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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
NIGHT RIDERS ARE
 HOUSING PEOPLE

Columbus, Miss, September 14-(Spe- c-al.) it has not become gen. erally known, the night riders" are making things warm in Wayne county
 Mississippi. A reliable report from Shu- buta, Miss, in this county, about 35 miles south of Meridian, on the Mobile and Ohio railroad, states that the
 riders notified three of the largest planters in that section that their gins must close down under penalty of either death to themselves or the burning of their ginneries. Another report comes from West Point, Clay county. Missis- sippi, 20 miles west of here, that the West Point military company has been ordered to be ready to leave their armory upon instant order from the governor. These orders were issued last Saturday, so it is said, and they also contained in formation that their services were to be used in connection with suppressing the night riding throughout Mississippi As far as this part of the state is con- cerned there has been no intimation of trouble along these lines and the gins are busy as they can be every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Strong DenioI Made.

Little Rock, September 14.-Regarding the appearance of night riders, thought to have been members of the Arkansas Farmers union at Lake City, near Jones' boro Ark, Thursday night, R. H. Me Culloch, of Beebe. Ark. chairman of the executive committee of the Arkansas Farmers union and secretary of the na- tional organization of the union, tonight gave out the following statement:
 q have heard of no movement on the part of the union farmers in Arkansas to take to night riding, and was greatly astounded when l read an account of night riding in Mississippi However, some of the union farmers are sore over the way in which the condition of tho cotton crop in Arkansas has been mis- represented by those who desire to keep the price of cotton down and who are claiming a big crop ahead, whereas such Is not true, and I would not be surprised if some of these people adopt drastic measures. However, anything in that line is not done in the name of the union. The union has authorized no such movement or measures or at least if so, I have heard nothing of it.'
 He declared that the union would lot stand for any destruction or damaging of property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15

clined. Sitting by. an open window en- toying the cool beauty of a summer even ing has been transformed into hideous experience of torture. And the lover Of Colorado ozone now wanders about dis trait, deprived of his life giving pasume Incautious limitations of the balmy sum mer atmosphere are deadly almost. The sucking in of one of the strange green creatures that now infest the air would not be so bad, but a swarm numbering into the hundreds is not only terrifying to the sucker, but likewise bad for the digestion.
 The downtown soda fountains are the real strongholds of the little green bugs There they disport themselves to the full extent of enjoyment. Where few short days ago joy and contentment reigned. without even the shadow of a usurper to disturb the calm, now the green bug holds sway and misery is everywhere to be seen about the festive soda fountain. Not content with worrying the lmbiber of soda water and ice cream to the point of madness by fitting about, the nttle green bugs seem to thrive in the soda itself floating about gayly on the sur face and passing readily, almost eagerly, through straws to the mouths waiting TOT the cooling beverage only.
 One thing, the little green bugs nave no flavor. it is said Those who have un- willingly consumed them in numbers re- port no sense of flavor or nourlshmeht' quite the contrary in some cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Location of Remount Depot.

Washington, September H-The ad- vantages of the Shenandoah valley of Virginia as a location for one of the proposed remount depots under considera- tion by the quartermaster general of the army is set out in recent report from Capt. F. B. Hennessy, of the Third field artillery. The officer was impressed also with the great number of well bred horses to be found in that country. The supply of luxuriant bluegrass. the officer says, is practically unlimited, affording excellent pasturage facilities for large number of animals. This is the country he adds, from which Mosby's guerillas and Jeb Stuarts cavalry secured many of the horses with which they did such wonderful long distance riding during the civil war. The descendants of these hardy horses are numerous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
LITTLE CAHABA COAL co.
 PURCHASES PROPERTY OF BLOCTON CAHABA COAL co.

On yesterday Robbins & Reynolds, to- gether with w. E. Leake, completed ne- gotiations by which the entire property of the Blocton Cahaba Coal company at Coleanor and owned exclusively by Jesse B. Wadsworth, passed over to the Little Cahaba Coal company, their neighbors, of which J. R. Smith is president and Walter Henley secretary and treasurer.
 The property conveyed by MT. Wads worth consists of about 800 acres leased land and several hundred acres more in fee. It has long been considered one of the model mining camps of the district. It carries the celebrated No. Blocton seam of coal which united with the Lit tie Cahaba company's holdings give this company a larger available acreage of this coal than any other company in the Cahaba field
 The price paid to MT. Wadsworth was a round s2O0,0OO, which is considered very reasonable for the property. The two properties of these companies lay sido by side and their being owned by one company will go great ways towards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Trouble Not Serious.

St. Petersburg, September 14.-There is little disposition on the part of the for eign office to attach importance to the withdrawal of the Bulgarian diplomatic agent from Constantinople, the misunder- standing which has arisen being attrlou- ted to Turkish blundering in the strange paths of diplomatic etiquette, rather than to any intention of affronting the prin- cipality and raising new issue in the international situation It is believed here that the incident can be closed by the exercise of little tact, and that there is no danger of a permanent break in the good relationship between Turkey and Bulgaria
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Riot Damages Are Heavy.

Springfield Ill.,, September 14.-Un- der the law this was the last day for filing claims against the city for rior damages, the total claims tonight reaching $121.856 Six suits have been filed against the county in the circuit court by the heirs of the six riot vic- tims. These totalled $35,000. Claims have been filed against the state for $S3,109, which has been paid for trans portation, feeding, remuneration Of troops. bring the total to $239,965. It is estimated that there will be addi- tional claims against the state in con- nection with the troops of not less than 5000. bringing the grand total bill of expense for the riots to $264,965.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Council Meetino Tuesday Nioht.

The main business that will come be- fore the council Tuesday night will be the fixing of salaries for the coming year. The advisability of electing a police re- corder has been freely discussed, and just what will be done in the matter is awaited with much interest. Some of the aldermen express the opinion that it will be better to separate the judiciary work from the executive, while others think that 1t would be better to raise the mayors salary to a sufficient amount to Justify his devoting his undivided time and attention to the affairs of the city. In which event police recorder would not be elected.
 Other matters of interest will come up and while it may be a short session 1t is believed that many citizens will at- tend the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
GREEN BUGS OF DENVER.
Even Come Up Through the straws
 in Soda Water.
rom the Denver Republican.

From the Denver Republican.
 Ten days ago an army, dense and as foreign as the hordes of Xerxes that marched on Greece invaded Denver and the city has been at it's mercy ever since. Where the green and winged warriors came from is unknown. Whether they are bound is likewise a mystery. But that they are here, proving into the most sacred precincts of the city, hang ing about the street corners, in fact, everywhere there is light, and always Haunting their annoying characteristics Is become very unpleasant fact.
 All this may sound strange to the read CT. but it is as true as gospel writ. The army of the invader is made up of myr- iads of little green bugs, shimmering ot texture and gauzy of wing, not unpleas' ant to look at, but extremely annoying in their constant, never ceasing and all too effusive demonstrations of affection for human beings and lights of the mean descent and arc variety.
 Evening strolls all over the city nave become more of a nightmare than the former quiet delight of the peacefully h-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15

1essening the cost sheet.
 Mr. Wadsworth for some time has been president of several strong country banks and it is believed he will extend that field of operations. He is one of the districts most progressive and success full citizens and has a beautiful home on Fountain Heights
 w. F. Leake. who figured in the deal, is one of the best known coal men in the district and is considered an expert of the highest order on coal properties. It will be remembered that 1t was his presentation of the claims for locks for the Warrior river, up to and past Squaw shoals that secured a favorable report from the appropriation committee in Con- gress
 Robbins & Reynolds have been dealing in large coal propositions here for sew eral years and it is said their trans actions run close to the $2,000,000 mark. They are considered good judges of values and properties and are well posted on possible investors, as their sales in the past demonstrate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
MAN
 GETS SENTENCE

Columbus, Ga., September 14.-(Special) A sensation was created in Phenix City by the news from Opelika that in the cir cult court there A. L. Long, one of it's best known citizens, had been convicted of selling beer containing more than 2h per cent of alcohol, and had been sen- fenced to pay a fine of $250 and to serve three months at hard labor on the public roads.
 The case may be appealed. Long was formerly a member of the Phenix City al- dermanic board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Nothing Like It Ever Before
 Seen In The Town
HANDSOME PRIZES GIVEN
Bessemer Council Will Meet Tonight and Chief Business Will Be Fixinq of the Salaries for the
 Coming Year.
BY J. F. LEE.

Bessemer, September 14-(Special 1.-The City park was the scene this afternoon of the largest number of prettily gowned children, tastefully decorated baby car riages and go-carts and smartly dressed ladies that has ever before been seen at any gathering in Bessemer, the occasion being the baby show and floral parade that had been carefully planned by Mrs. E. H. Lopez, Mrs. Lee Moody, Mrs. Nora Golson and Mrs. J. Fred Robert son, given for the benefit of the public . library. These ladies are to be congrat- ulated on the manner in which the pro- gramme was carried out, for the affair was a most decided success from every viewpoint much care having been taken by the mothers in dressing their little folks, the carriages and go-carts being tastefully decorated and everyone en- tered into the contest with the deter imitation to make 1t a gala event Be- sides enjoying it's every feature the very neat sum of $50 was realized.
 The prizes were well worth striving for as they consisted of sterling silver tea spoons and pieces of fine china.
 
 carried out in the go-carts and carriages, which presented a beautiful spectacle when lined upon the cement walk before the judges and it was with difficulty that the prizes were awarded, as neither time nor expense had been spared in the decorations
 The judges were Mrs. Frank Holt Miss Lizzie Verdin and Miss Ottelingui. The prizes were awarded as follows:
 For carriages and go-carts: First prize, for the best decorated carriage, awarded to Louis Allen Waldrop, whose carriage was decorated with pink roses. Second prize, for next best decorated carriage, awarded to Edward c. Houston whose carriage had been most artistically dec orated with purple llacs by Mrs. Robert L. Crook.
 First prize for the best decorated go- cart, awarded to Elizabeth Lewis, go- cart decorated with white chrysanthe- mums Second prize, for the next best decorated go-cart, awarded to Clara Flu genia Donald, it being decorated with yellow chrysanthemums
 For finest children:
 Children, 1 month to months boy or girl, awarded to Carolina Bradley.
 Boy, months to 1 year, awarded to Francis Robinson Morris.
 Girl, months to 1 year. awarded to Clara Eugenia Donald.
 Boy, l to years, awarded to Hubert Phillips
 Girl, 1 to 9 years awarded to Emily Francis Johnson.
 Boy, to years, awarded to Otis Miller.
 Girl ? to years, awarded to Margaret Randle.
 Boy, 3 to years awarded to John Estes Handby.
 Girl, to years, awarded to Lula Judson Little.
 Boy, to 6 years, awarded to Charles William East
 Girl, to years, awarded to Mary Elizabeth Henderson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Bio Chances in Maine.

Portland, Me-, September 14.-The exact pluralities of the republican candidates for Congress will not be known for sev- eral days. In every district Gardner ran ahead of the democratic candidates for Congress. The legislature probably will have an increased democratic representa- ton. In Knox county, where Gardner resides. the republicans failed to elect q single representative to the legislature. In York county the democrats elected sheriff for the first time in 40 years, but in Hancock county the present demo- cratic sheriff was defeated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Purpose of oroanIzation.

Memphis, September 14-A special to the -Scimitar from Jonesboro, Ark, says:
 Night riders are organizing in north eastern Arkansas, it is reliably reported, for the purpose of reducing the cotton acreage for next year, and compelling the holding of this years crop for the minimum price set by the international Farmers union convention, which met at Ft Worth recently.
 Three farmers in Craighead county and one in Poinsett county, have been threat ened by band of riders and consdera ble anxiety is felt by the cotton buyers and ginners.
 Early today a farmer on the road with cotton to Lake City for marketing was turned back by a band Of 20 men on horseback with orders to hold his cot ton for the minimum price,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Economy.

From Harper's Weekly.
 q have just read a story Of an econom- ical farmer that MT Rockefeller, Jr., had been telling to his Sunday school class" said Higgins. "He says there IS a farmer out near Cleveland who makes a fad of economy. Every time he drives into town he carries a hen with him tied to the seat of his buggy. friend who rode out with him one day was curious to learn the use of that hen, so he watched carefully and found out When at noon the farmer lunched under tree he gave his mare feed from nose bag, and the hen, placed on the ground, ate all that the horse spilled from the bag so that there was no waste at all.'
 Good story" said Wiggins, and true, too. I know that old farmer. MT. Rockefeller didn't say where he got his lunch. did he?"
 "No,'' said Higgins. "The story stops there.'
 Tt was the egg the hen laid under the buggy seat on the way out said Wig gins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Hitchcock is Pleased.

Chicago, September 14.-A dispatch received by Chairman Hitchcock from Maine republican leaders at II o'clock tonight, placed the republican plurality at from 5000 to 10000. This was a few thousand less than had been con servatively estimated, but the figures proved very satisfactory to MT. Hitch cock. The campaign, he said, was made entirely on local issues. He declined to make any comment for publication until full returns had been received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Farmer Kills Neuro.

Monticello, Ga., September 14-Jesse McClendon, a farmer who lives near here, today shot and killed John Maxwell, negro. and seriously wounded Green Max well, a brother of the former. It is said McClendon was standing In front of store here when the negroes approached and were heard to maKe remarks about him. McClendon opened fire with the above results. The trouble is said to have grown out of a previous difficulty. McClendon was allowed to go to his home pending action by the grand jury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
CourtmartiaI is Concluded.

Washington, September 1.-The trial by courtmartial of Capt. Frank A. Cook, of the subsistence department of the army, on a charge of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman which has been in progress here for several days, was concluded today. The findings of the court were not made public, but were referred through military channels to the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Tribesmen comrIetely Routed.

Paris, September 14.-Dispatches which have been received here from Colonel Allix, under whose command a French column recently gained a sweeping vic- tory over the insurgent tribesmen at Boudenib, state that reconnaisances have established the fact that the defeat of the insurgents was complete. The Arabs have been so scattered that there ap- pears little likelihood of a recurrence of their aggressive tactics. number of submissions already have been re- ceived from different tribes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Mrs. ZiItha EIma Perryman.

Mrs. zilthat Elma Perryman. age 19 years, died yesterday at the family resi- dence, S244 Burney avenue, East Lake. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 12 o'clock today and in terment will be in East Lake cemetery. The deceased was Miss Watkins be- fore her marriage, and was the daugh- ter of w. D. Watkins. Her husband survives her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Wriaht Postpones Eliaht.

Washington, September 1.-The ere was no aeropiane flight at Fort Myer today. MT. Wright tested the motor in the morning and when he returned to the aeronautical testing grounds at o'clock in the afternoon to make a fight a strong wind was blowing from the northwest. He then decided not to take the aeroplane out of the shed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Accused of Smuggling.

Havana, September 14.-The Union Es- panola, in an editorial on Saturday, al- legged that the United States army was smuggling into Cuba great quantities of meat and other goods, thus escaping pay ment of duties and selling the goods. Governor Magoon has ordered investi- gation. He will institute proceedings against the Union Espanola if 1t fails to sustain the charges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Situation in Delaware.

Dover, Del, September 14.-On the eve of the democratic state convention the situation is complex. No slate has been agreed upon. It is believed how ever, that Dr. Roland G. Paynter of Georgetown will be nominated for gov enor The democratic state committee tonight discussed the platform and se- lected Dr. William F. Hoey of Fred erica for temporary chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Mrs. M. A. Neal.

Mrs. M. A. Neal, age SS years, died last night at 9:3O o'clock at the resi- dence of her daughter, Mrs T. M. Knauff 2501 Sixth avenue, north. Funeral services will be held at the residence at o'clock this afternon and at 6:30 o'clock tomorrow morning Shaw & Son will send the remains to We tumpka. Ala, for interment.
 The deceased is survived In addition to her daughter, Mrs. Knauff, by an- other daughter, Miss T. Neal, and a sis ter, Mrs. D. N Taliaferro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Bowman Duncan, Jr.

Bowman Duncan, Jr., the 3-months- old son of MT. and Mrs. Bowman Dun idence, 2230 Avenue F. Funeral ser vices will be held at the residence this afternon at 2 o'clock and interment will be in East Lake cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Bryan is Pleased,

Baltimore, September 14-William J. Bryan was shown the Associated Press bulletins regarding the results of the Maine election tonight. He said: "I am very much gratified at the returns from Maine They indicate that the trend to- ward the democratic party extends over the whole country and they encourage democrats to believe that victory in No yember is certain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Suffocated in a Fire.

Detroit, Mich, September l-w.. R. Kimbal superintendent of shafts Nos. and 2, of the Windsor, Ontario, ap- proach to the Michigan Central railroad tunnel under the Detroit river, was suf- located to death last night in a fire which broke out in shaft No. f. Two other men are in Windsor hospital, having been overcome by smoke. The fire was not yet under control at 230 a. m. i~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
IhaW in His New Rooms.

White Plains, N. T., September h. Harry K. Thaw arrived here today from Poughkeepsie and was immediately taken to the county jail, and put in a cell in the hospital section. He wanted to pose on the jail steps for group of photograph but Keeper Horton prevented this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
J. R. Williams Very Low.

Reports at 10:3O tonight from the bed side of J. R. Williams, the Birmingham Southern yardmaster who was removed a few days ago to his home at East Lake are not at all encouraging, 1t being stated that he is just alive, and little hope for his recovery Is entertained. It is un- derstood that his case has been diagnozed as acute Bright's disease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Wasn't Invited to Dinner.

Sofia, September 14-J. s. Guechoff the Bulgarian diplomatic agent at Con stantinopleg has returned here as pro- test against the failure of the Turkish minister to invite him to an official din- ner given to the diplomatic body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,
Ivy ChiIdreSs.

Ivy Childress the 9-months-ol child of MT. and Mrs c. R. Childress, died yesterday at the family residence in Lewisburg. Funeral services will be held at the residence this afternoon and interment will be at Walk er's chapel cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Death of Mrs. Ella Melbourne.

After long illness Mrs. Ella Mel bourne, wife of John Melbourne, died at her home in Dolomite this morning. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, interment to be at Bethlehem cemetery with Kennedy Bros. in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Board of Trade Meetino.

The Board of Trade meets this after noon in the First National Bank build ing at 4 o'clock. The board has several matters of importance on the docket. Re- ports of committees will be received and the usual routine business transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Creditors Meetino Postponed

Chicago, September H.-The meeting of creditors of A. Booth & Co.,, scheduled for today was postponed until tomorrow to await the arrival of eastern bankers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Mrs. W. D. McCord.

Mrs. w. D. McCord died yesterday at the family residence, 4221 Fourth avenue, south. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Brewery Workers Meet.

New York, September 14.-The annual convention of the International Union of the United Brewery Workmen of Amer ica began here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
The Force of Association.

From the Baltimore American.
 Jack has a pet crane which he calls Lawyer"
 why did he give it such name?"
 q suppose because 1t was always presenting such big bill.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-15
Green Undertaking Co.

E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.