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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-04-25
MONDAY,
April 20, 1908.

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Twelfth body unearthed in Chelsea
by city employees who are prosecuting
systematic search.
William Gallagher Of Maiden, Mass,
killed and companion badly injured by
auto accident in brighton; Miss May
Mcintosh killed by auto in Watertown,
Mass.
Annual convention of the letter car
riers' association is held at Lawrence,
Mass.
Horsemen promise the $4,000 Am
erican trotting derby strong support.
North Adams, Mass, man begins
Portland Chicago walk as rival to
Weston.
Boston Central labor union names a
committee to collect a fund to aid
those who suffered loss in the Chelsea
fire.
Max Shinburn, famed the world over
as a burglar, arrives in Boston follow
ing his release at Concord, N. H.
Flag Of the "Embattled Farmers
may still be seen in Bedford, Mass,
Sylvanus Wood of Woburn, Mass,
took the first British prisoner on April
10, 1775.
Man dead In Orange, N. j., because
he "chucked' another under chin;
murder charged.
Washington wonders il real war
scare is behind Presidents insistency
upon four battleships.
Italy to make naval demonstration
against Turkey; Abruzzi with feet
Battle feet separated for first time
on cruise; church squads" ashore.
President Gompers declares United
States Supreme court is behind times
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-04-25

what massive appearance, how could
you ever doubt my affection? Have
1 not told you that had proposals
from men who were brilliant, hand
some and talented, and passing them
all by, James, chose yOu!"-Youth's
Companion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-04-25
OF No Interest.

A backwoodsman's wife looked on
while her husband had a fierce hand
to-hand tussle with a bear, and after
ward she said it was -the only fight
she ever saw where she didn't care
who won."-Washington Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-04-25
Judos Iunores Order.

Pittsburg.-The order by the New
York court appointing Judge Josiah
Cohen OF this city referee to take the
depositions OF several Witnesses In the
Thaw divorce proceedings was ignored
by Judge Cohen when he refusea to
have anything to do with the case.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-04-25

work, and deeming 1t a misfortune to
have to undergo, not the toll OF bus
mess, but the listlessness Of repose."
winnipeg Correspondence Of the
Manchester Guardian.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-04-25

Violet-scented seaweed grows In the
lakes Of the Manyishlak peninsula. In
the Caspian sea, and the pleasant
odor therefrom scents the air for
miles from ita source.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-04-25

The man who values q Woman's
friendship never attempts to guess her
Record
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-04-25
DEAD
Campbell -BanneTman SUGGumbS
After Long Illness.

Besides Having Been Prime Minis
ter Of Great Britain, He Had Held
Many Other otfieIaI POsltions-Fun-
eral Services viii Be Held in West
minister Abbey and Will BE Attend
ed by Representatives Of the King
and Queen and other Notabies.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-04-25

In 1sl7 postage stamps were first
used In the United States
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-04-25
TUESDAY,
April 21, 1908.

TUESDAY, April n, 1908,
Thomas p Morrissey Of Yonkers, N.
Y, wins B. A. A Marathon run at Bos-
ton in 2 hours % minutes 4S 1-5 sec
onds.
Meeting Of Chelsea citizens. includ-
ing Mayor Beck, decides to ask legis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
JOSEPH LYONS IS
 GIVEN X VERDICT
JURY AWARDS HIM $5ooo FOR THE LOSS OF LEG ON SOUTHERN RAILWAY-M. M. YARETSkY AT DEMOPOLlS IN BANKRUPTCY.

Mobile, January 24.-(Speeial. )-The case of Joseph Lyons against the Southern Railway company for s5O,0O0 damages for loss of a leg in Ostober, 1906, at Mt Yer non, which had been on trial in the United States court for two days, was given to the jury this afternoon at o'clock After being out short while they came in with a verdict of 5000 for the plaintiff
 A petition in involuntary bankruptcy was filed in the United States court today by Eliasberg Bros. Lyons Bros and oth- CTS against M. M. Yaretslky of Demopolis. By petition, Edward Rowan was appoint ed receiver and has bond fixed at $7000
 Mrs. Ann McVoy, widow of Owen Me- Voy, died today noon at the family home, No. 21 South Lawrence street, after an illness of some time. She sustained fall 10 days ago from which time her condi- tion grew rapidly worse, owing to her ad- vanced age. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Rosa Johnson and Miss Elizabeth McVoy; three sons, Messrs. James, John H. and Owen McVoy; sev- eral grandchildren, one nephew. James Manning, and other relatives. She was well known in New Orleans, Birmingham and Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
TESTIMONY TAKEN IN MITCHELL CASE
IS CHARGED WITH KILLING ARCH BALD WATSON ON NEW YEARS DAY AT GADsDEN-kNIeHTs WANT HOME.

Gadsden, January 24. - Especially The preliminary hearing of J. w. C. Mitchell, charged with the killing of Arch ibald Watson, before Probate Judge Penn. was concluded today. All the witnesses were examined and the arguments of the attorneys made and the matter taken un- der advisement by the court. There were about 25 witnesses examined and some very contradictory testimony given. A number of the witnesses swore that Mitchell threw the man, for whose death he is being prosecuted, to the floor while others were equally positive that he had never touched him.
 Watson died of injuries received in the saloon of Mitchell on New Years night and it is charged that Mitchell struck the man and knocked him down.
 At meeting of the Knights of Pythas lodge last night it was decided that the lodge would undertake the work of se- curing a permanent home of its own and to that end committee was appointed to secure prices on suitable location and report back to the lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
WORK OF LEAGUE
 WORRIES ''TIGERS"
SECRET OFFICERS MAKE CASES AGAINST ALLEGED VlOLATORS OF PROHIBITION LAWS AT CIR ARD-LEAGUE'S STATEMENT.

Columbus, Ga, January A.-(Special)- Such stir has been caused in Girard, Ala, over the action of the Law and Order league in swearing out IL war rants for alleged proprietors of blind tigers that the league Is out this after noon in a statement explaining it's posi- tion, and declaring that the resentment felt towards that organization is not warranted.
 One paragraph of the statement reads: We are prepared to protect any and every man who has been in our employ. We want it known that we assume all responsibility. These violations have been in sneaky form, and yet the violators seem to be surprised when we get a secret man to catch them"
 Dynamite bombs were exploded tonight in front of the residence of the president of the Law and Order league, and of two Girard ministers, who are active mem bers of the league. No actual damage was done and it is the theory of the peo- pie who were "serenaded' that the bombs were discharged for the purpose of intimidation. The heavy explosions were heard in Columbus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25

Montgomery, January 24-CSpec1al)-W. H. Seymour, director Alabama Bureau of Cotton Statistics, today issued the following statement and estimate of cot ton ginned of the 1907-0S crop:
 According to the census bureau there was ginned to January IS 93.8 per cent of the crop of 1906-07, 95.2 per cent of the crop of 1905-O6. 94.9 per cent of 1904-O5, and 96.6 per cent of 1903-04. If the per cent of the 1907-S crop ginned to January 16 was not larger than that of the crop of 1906-O7. ginned to the same date, the 1907-0S crop will amount to 11,O2o.OO0 bales; but if the per cent of the 1907-0S crop ginned to January IS was as large as that of the 1903-04 crop ginned to the same date, the 1S07-0S crop will not amount to 10O1, GOO bales.
 According to the census bureau the average gross weight of the 1906-07 bale as turned out from the ginnery from September to December, inclusive, was 511.5 pounds. Hester gave it as 522. 6 pounds. There is no doubt that this crops bale will prove to be from at least 10 to 15 pounds lighter than last crops bale. According to Hester it is Il pounds, which would represent a falling off in weight of more than 215,0O0 bales of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
SYRIAN FAMILY
 ARRIVES AT LAST
WIFE AND CHILDREN ARE TWO YEARS IN REACHING HUSBAND AND FATHER IN DEcATUR-oB- JEcT TO SUNDAY CONCERT.

Decatur, January 24.-(Special.)- )-In March 1906 the wife and children of Assaf Karam, a Syrian of this city, left their native land of Syria to join their hus- band and father in Decatur. After a long journey they finally landed in Mex ico where they were taken with sore eyes and were detained for many months. They arrived in Decatur yesterday.
 Sousa and his famous band are billed for a sacred concert at the Lyceum the atre on Sunday afternoon. Some of the church people are protesting against the giving of a concert in a theatre on Sun day, although only sacred music Is played, and on this account the concert may be declared off. Sousa will give concert at the Lyceum theatre here on Saturday afternoon and on Saturday night will play in Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
WORK MAY BEGIN SOON.
Florence Hopes To Have New Post
 office Building This Year.

Florence, January 4-(Special )-Judge William Richardson, congressman from the Eighth district, has just made public letter from Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Winthrope, in which hope is held out to the people of Florence that their public building will be comenced in the spring.
 In the letter it is stated that the draw ngs are well under way and immediate ly upon their completion the specifications will be taken up with the probability that actual work will be begun in the spring
 The appropriation was made for the building and the site purchased several years ago and curing that time Judge Richardson has seen to it that the mat ter was not pigeon-holed and forgotten by the department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
FEDERAL INVESTIGATION.
Yellow Pine Manufacturers Must An
 swer To Grand Jury.

New Orleans January 25.-Federal in- vestigation into the Yellow Pine Manufac- turers association will be carried further than the grand jury's work. This was the announcement today of United States Dis trict Attorney Rufus J. Foster, who has the pine matter in charge. Speaking of the summoning of the national officers of the Yellow Pine association before the grand jury yesterday, Mr. Foster said 1t had not apepared to the jury that there is anything in the associations business methods warranting federal regulation. MT Foster did not say what lines the fur ther investigation will follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
Druqqists Are Fined,

Anniston, January 4.-(Special )-Dr. l.. l.. Scarborough and R. M. Daniel of the Scarborough Drug company were each fined $50 and costs in police court here Thursday afternoon on a charge of selling Harter's bitters an alleged alcoholic medi- cine in violation of the prohibition laws of Alabama The case has been appealed and may coma up for second hearing at the present term of the city court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
Bank Directors Named.

Sheffield. January 24-(Special )-At tho annual meeting of the stockholders of the Peoples bank of Sherffeld the fol- lowing directors were elected: s. B. McTyer, Stockton Cooke, J. Spielberger, J. l.. Fry, c. B. Ashe, J. B. Largemar- sino, J. H. Lester E. T. Dunkerly D. c. Henderson, c. N. Cax. B. J. Blow of Nashville and l.. P. Lewis of Cincin- natl. The Peoples bank is one of the few institutions in the country which did not restrict payments during the panic. The election of officers will fol- low in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
Sons Postpone Meeting.

Mobile, January 24.-(Special )-The Uni ted Sons of Confederate veterans an- nounce that the annual meeting of the department of Tennessee that was sched- uled for this week in Mobile has been postponed indefinitely. Commander John L. Moulton, who had charge of the ar engagements, says that owing to financial conditions in different parts of the coun- try, the members could not reach here. The departments consists of states of Ala bama. Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
MRS. ADELE M|TRE BURNS ID DEATH Suffers Horribly for About
 Eight Hours CATCHES FROM A CRATE Salvation Army Post at Selma Is Said To Be In Disfavor With the
 City offciaIs-other
 News Items.
CATCHES FROM A CRATE

Selma, January 24-(Special. )-After liv- ing eight hours, suffering intense agony from wounds caused by burns, Mrs. Adele Mitre, wife of Louis Nitre, a Scilian merchant of the city, died this afternoon at o'clock.
 This morning while washing out some clothes in her room her dress caught fire from the grate. Enveloped in flames the woman ran out into the yard where neighbors went to her assistance and wrapped her in blankets and quilts
 She was carried back into the house, but when the coverings were removed her clothing was found still to be on fire. The woman was literally burned from the soles of her feet to the top of her head, her body being one mass of charred flesh.
 Army In Disfavor.
 The local Salvation Army post is in dis favor with the municipal officials over continued apepals for contributions for an unusual number of poor people, who, it is alleged by the post officers, are in need. The city authorities have made an investigation and find that all of the city s poor are being cared for in an excellent manner, and that there is not the slightest excuse TOT reports DelnS sent dDrOdd that there Is much suffering among the unfor tunates.
 This morning Mayor Atkins had Envoy Watts of the local post before him and warned him that appeals for aid upon trumped-up excuses would come under the head of securing funds under false pretenses. The Mayor decided two or three weeks ago that the Salvation Army should remain In Selma, and the American Salvation Army, the new organization. should leave, as there was ever a con fiict between the two. The latest trouble will not tend to help the cause for which the army is organized, in this city at least.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
Prominent Lawyer Dead.

New York January 24-Leopold Wal lick, a lawyer and capitalist member of the law firm of Wallcx & Cook, died at his home today of an illness resulting from an attack of the grip. MT. Walliclk was director of the Cuban Eastern Railroad company, several Cuban devel- opmeut companies and other nonnarns-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
Nevada Police Bill Passes.

Carson, New, January 4-The Nevada police bill passed the senate today with out a dissenting voice. In the assembly there was test vote on the union strength today. A resolution was intro dnced by MT. Vaughan, one of the union men, asking that members of the con- testing factions at Goldfield be heard upon the floor of the house. After a lively de- bate the resolutions were lost by vote of 31 to T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
Killed His Little Sister.

Rochester. N. Y, January 24-Bert
 Phenes, years old. living near Corning, blew off the head of his sister, Frances, years old. yesterday with a gun The dead child's bank was found on the floor and some coins scattered about. The lad, who has been locked up pending an inves- tigation, says the shooting was accidental.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
SENATOR SMITH DROPS FROM VIEW Ben TiIlman Seeks Information
 In Alabama LEAVES NO RELATIVES Canning Factory May Be Built at Huntsville-HaIf-Mile Race Track
 May Be Doubled and
 Improved.

Huntsville, January 2.-(Special. )-Con- gressman William Richardson of the Eighth Alabama district at the request of Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina, has instituted a search for information relative to United States Senator William Smith of South Carolina, who moved to Huntsville in 1883 and went to the Ala bama legislature in 1887. After that year Senator Smith dropped out of history and nothing is known of his descendants. His home during that time was in Huntsville, but so far as recorded history goes, he left no descendants.
 Mrs Matte l.. King. who made an as- sgnment of her grocery business for the benefit of creditors a few days ago, has filed an answer to the petition in bank ruptcy filed against her in the United States court by Sprague, Warner & Co. and other creditors. In the answer Mrs. King admits the allegations of the peti- tion and prays that she be adjudged a bankrupt.
 Mrs. T. J. Church, a popular matron of West Huntsville, died yesterday after noon, aged 3S years. Her husband and several children survive her.
 Local and outside capitalists have de- cded to establish a canning factory in this city. About $60O0 will be invested in the enterprise.
 The Tennessee Valley Fair association is considering the matter of buying ad- tiitional land and converting it's half-mile track into mile track, establishing train ing quarters and bidding for the keep of racers of the regular circuit. The as- sociation has an opportunity to buy in about 40 acres of the ground lying ad- jacent to the track and the proposition is considered favorably
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
, BebeI's Visit Postponed.

Berlin, January 2.-Herr Bebef the socialist leader in the Reichstag, has in- formed the American socialist party that his proposed visit to the United States must be indefinitely postponed because the state of his health will not permit him to take on any additional work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
.WANTED-1OO non-unio1

w IAN E0-IOO HUH UQIOII coal miners at Brookwood, Ala. Steady work. Men with tools and families preferred. Plenty of good house room. Apply either Brookwood or 823 First NatioESA Bank Build ing, Birmingham. Alabama Consolidated Coal Q Iron Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
ANNOUNCEMENT.

IT. P. Burruss is a candidate for county superintendent of education, for Jeffer- son county, subject to the action of tho democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
w. H. SEYMOUR ISSUES
 A COTTON STATEMENT

800 pounds each, as compared with last year, in a crop of 1O 75O,O00 bales.
 The United States agricultural depart ment estimated the 1907-0S crop at Ill., 6IS. 900 bales. exclusive of linters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
Seaboard Improved Service

Through Pullman and Dining Cars to Atlanta and all Points North and East New Parlor Broiling car. Leaving 415 p. m. New leaving time morning train. e.lk a- m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
4. [. SEXTON MAKES HIS ANNUAL REPORT Alabama Insurance Department
 for Year 1907 NET EARNINGS S113,620.31 Increase Over 1906 Is $9627.61-The Debts of anta-Birmineham and
 Prudential Insurance Com
 panies Being Adjusted.
NET EARNINGS S113,620.31

Montgomery, January 24.-(Special.)- The Alabama insurance department turn ed into the treasury for the year 1907 the I sum of $113690.S1. which represents the net earnings of the department. Figures prepared by Deputy Commissioner of In- surance A. c. Sexton show that the total receipts were s117,7246S with $4104.S7 ex- penses. The increase in net returns over 1906 was $9627.61.
 The details of the receipts for 1907 are given as follows: Licenses of 1S0 compa- nes, $16,479; license for 1923 agents, S16,- $50. 50; taxes on $S, 43e,51S in business $84,- S65. IS; total, SIT, .6S. Deputy Commis- sioner Sexton now believes that for the fiscal year 1908 the returns will exceed those of 1907 by at least $5O0O0. The in crease in taxes will be responsible fer this.
 During the year 13 fire companies, nine life companies and II miscellaneous com panies came into the state, while four fire, four life one miscellaneous and two mutual aid companies withdrew. All companies pay the following taxes: Fire. 11s per cent; life, ? per cent; miscella- neous, per cent and mutual aid 1 per cent.
 Fire Company Debts.
 Receiver A. c. Sexton of the Atlanta Birmingham and the Prudential Fire In- surance companies, the affairs of which are now being settled, is just back from Atlanta. He says that with as good progress in the next 30 days as was made in the last the debts of the concerns will have been paid to the extent of the amount in hand. There is about $S00000 in good county, state and municipal bonds which, with other assets will give 50 per cent to reinsurance and unearned premium claimants, and 90 per cent to the San Francisco fire losers.
 New Corporations.
 The following new corporations have been reported to the secretary of state: Jefferson Amusement company. Birming- ham, capital $2OO0; Development company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
Fire Company Debts.
New Corporations.

The following new corporations have been reported to the secretary of state Jefferson Amusement company. Birmng- ham, capital S200O; Development company of the Decaturs $10,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
Haqan's Magnolia Balm,

hands 70
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
Today, 20 lbs. granulated sugar, $1.00. A. 6 P. Tea Go.

HOTEL JEFFERSON, Only American House in Bir- mingham. Clean and new. Steam heat. Private baths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25

Mrs. T. J. Church. popular matron of West Huntsville, died yesterday after noon, aged SS years. Her husband and several children survive her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25

Local and outside capitalists have de- cided to establish canning factory in this city. About s6oO0 will be invested in the enterprise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
Picture of Oates.

State Tax Commissioners Mitchell. Jones and Powell are preparing blanks and forms for the assessment of franchises in the various counties. The work in the line did not get under way until late last year, but will be the first out of the way this The valuations will be made in March.