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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
CARRIED SAFE
 AWAY IN WAGON
Last of Gang of Negroes Connected With Affair Is Landed
 In Jail.

Deputy Sheriff George W. Courson has captured Tom Hays, the last of the gang of negroes which is supposed to have stolen the safe from the Bon Ton pool room, in the rear of the Birmingham hotel, on Eighteenth street. several weeks ago The negro was apprehended yesterday afternoon on Second avenue and Sixteenth street.
 With the capture of Hays. Deputy Cour- son has completed job on which he has been working since the robbery with which the negroes are charged. It will De recalled that several negroes entered the Bon Ton pool room several weeks ago and after attempting to open the safe and not succeeding put the safe in a wagon and carried it several biacks away, where they succeeded in opening it. The contents were carried away and the safe left lying in the street.
 Deputy Courson has been working on the case since, and succeeded in capturing his last negro yesterday afternoon. Hays was locked up in the county jail yestel- day afternoon on a charge of burglary and grand larceny. Several other negroes occupy cells in connection with the same affair. It is said the state has a good case against the negroes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
WILLIAMS CANDIDATE
 FOR BOARD OF REVENUE

Dr. M. NJ Williams, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Birmingham, has been consulting with his friends for several days with reference to his be- coming a candidate for place on the Board of Revenue He has secured such fatterng encouragement, the Age-Herald is informed, to determine him to make the race. and it is said that he will make formal announcement at the proper time.
 That Dr. Williams will make a strong race is not doubted by any who know him. He has served the public in many capacities of trust and honor in the past, however, always without pay. So it is said that when he asks for an of flee with small salary attached. the people will be as generous to him as he has been to them.
 The Age-Herald in an issue in 1892. referring to his services as member of the county executive committee. has this to say of Dr. Williams, edtorially
 AS chairman of the finance commit tee and of the printing committee and as acting chairman of the county com mittee during Chairman Owens absence has again placed the community under lasting obligations for public services faithfully performed
 In the same connection Chairman Owen of the county committee in his report of the doings of the committee and tending his thanks to the committee in a general way makes special reference to Dr. Williams as follows: 'To Dr. M. NJ Williams, I am sure that no one will ob- ject. is tended my thanks for his lind- ness to me when I was unable to per form my duties. He has done all that could have desired and has shown him self efficient in all that pertains to the public service
 Xxrf ...s1t li lot form a plan for good roads in Jeffer- son county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Personal and GenerN.

The revival services that are being held at the Methodist church by Evangelist Rev. J. O. Hanes continue to grow In in terest and are exceptionally well at- tended. Rev. Hanes is an indefatigable worker and a fine and eloquent preacher, his arguments being logical and forceful. Many conversions have been made dur ing the past week. Rev. B. B. Glasgow, the pastor in charge is well pleased at the success of the meeting and the in- terest that has been aroused. Owing to the crowd attending these services the night meetings are being held in the En- sley opera house and will continue every evening during the week at 7:30 o'clock. The day services are held at the church at o'clock. Everybody is invited to at tend these meetings.
 Ten offenders faced Mayor D. F. Sugg at the police court this morning. There were no cases of a serious nature, the majority being charged with petit lar ceny. One lonesome drunk appeared negro named Harry Brown. Harry ac- knowledge his transgression and was let down with a fine of $750 The larceny cases were fined $2.5O in each case.
 The Ensey Commercial club will hold a special meeting at the club rooms on Avenue F Wednesday afternoon at 4 clock. The advisability of changing the regular hour of meeting will be dis cussed Presirdent H. s. Meade Is spe-
  this meeting, as several matters of much 1 importance will come up
 The city council will meet Thursday night in regular session. Many matters of importance will come before the coun- cil and an interesting meeting is prom l ised
 The Republican club of beat 45 will meet Wednesday night at the City hall and at | this meeting final arrangements will be made to attend the republican mass meet l ing to be held in Birmingham January IT.
 Steel City lodge, Knights of Pythias, held a regular meeting this evening. An 1 interesting session was held and much l business transacted. The committee on entertainment report they have secured l the services of Prof w. J. Brobst, a | noted lecturer, who will deliver his fla nous lecture Smiles and Laughter | under the auspices of the lodge for the benefit of the building fund. The date | will be announced later-
 l Mrs A. P Freeman entertained at her home on Avenue H and Twenty-third | street. About 20 couples were present | Games and music were the features of the evening. Refreshments were served. R. E. L. Nil of Selma and W. s. Smitf | of Montgomery, great sachem ana grea' chief of records of the Order of Red Men respectiyely. were in the city today visit | ing the plants
 Miss Annie B. Ltsey and MT. E. s Randall were married today at noon a the residence of the bride, by Rev. H. c l Kegley pastor of the Presbyterian | church. A few intimate friends and rela
 tives were present After the ceremon, the happy couple left for South Alabama
 where they will visit relatives for rev days. after which they will go to Palm Beach. Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
NO DEVEL0PM
 IN IRON MARKET
BUYERS HOLDING OFF TO SEE WHAT MAY BE OUTCOME OF CONFERENCE OF THE LARGE INTERESTS.

There were no developments in the Bir- mlngham iron market yesterday. The conference of large interests held in New York Monday at the office of President w. E. Corx president of the United States Steel corporation. adjourned until Tues day Vice President J. W. Mcqueen is in New York attending the conferences, but as President J. (. Maben had re- ceived no advice from him as to the out come of yesterdays meeting. it seems probable that no definite understanding was reached regarding prices.
 The buying movement that started up with the new year has been hecked, buy CTS holding off to see what the Tennessee company and the Sloss- Sheffield, that are still quoting at sl3.5o. are going to do in the near future in the matter of prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Urge Payment of Poll Tax.

The Board of Education met this even- ing in the council chamber at the city hall for the purpose of formulating plans for the collection of poll tax: that is, to en- courage the payment of the tax. It was decided to commence a campaign of edu- cation along these lines and a special col 1ector will be hired for this purpose This tax is voluntary, but is a tax that should be cheerfully paid, for not only is it the basis of a mans right to vote in this state, either in municipal state or ma tional elections, but is applied to the sup port and maintenance of the public schools. Since prohibition went into ef- feet a large amount of revenue has been cut off, and to partly meet the deficit those liable to this tax are urged to pay so that no curtailment of the efficiency of the public school will be necessary.
 City Treasurer w. H. Davis has been appointed deputy collector for Beat 45. The office is on the ground floor of the city hall The tax books will be open until February 1. After that date the tax cannot be paid to enable any one to vote this year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Thousands Are Sick

With the grip, colds, levers, rheumatism, neuralgia. Many might be well if they had only taken Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier and health-regulating medi- cine. It is wonderful preventive as well as cure Keep it in your house and take it..
 Never Without Hood's-"I have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla for indigestion. and recommend it to others for that complaint. It is an excellent medicine and l keep it on hand" A. S HEATH. Adams Centre. N. Y.
 Kidney TroubIe-'I had kidney trouble. A friend recommended Hoods Sarsaparilla. tried one bottle and found was better, took three more and recovered BENJ. LEVINE, 6O Village Street, Boston, Mass.
 Jaundice -"I had a severe case of jaundice and fell fropl 145 to 90 lbs; in weight. A friend advised taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and when had taken three bottles was mp and on my feet JOSEPH LEWIS. 19 Alpine Street. Boston, Mass.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold everywhere. In the usual liquid. or in tablet form called Sarsatabs. 100 Doses One Dollar. Pre- pared only by c. I. Hood Co.,, Lowell, Mass,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
CREWIMAN FALLS
 FROM HIGH BRIDGE
John Steele Lands On Head and Hands and Suffers Two Broken
 Arms.

John Steele. a member of bridge crew working near Horse Creek had a narrow escape from death yesterday morning while at work doing repair work on one of the railroad bridges. Steele, it seems was up on the bridge some 30 or 40 feet off the ground when he became overbal- anced and fell off. He landed squarely on his hands and head, and his fellow workmen thought he had been killed. For tunately, however, he suffered injury no more serious than two broken arms, and several gashes about the head.
 The injured man was brought to Ensley on the train and was met there by an am buanee of Lige Loy. He was then brought to Birmingham and carried to Copelands infrmary for medical atten- ton.
 Although badly shaken up and suffer ing intense pain, it is not believed that Steele is very seriously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Overcome By Gas.

Five men were overcome by gas at the blast furnace plant of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company early this morning, and as a result one of them, a negro named Albert Marshall, is dead The others were with difficulty resusci- tated extreme measure being taken before they were brought to. The men were at work repairing the brickwork around the stoves, and it is thought the gas leaked from the underground f1ue. When discov- cred the men were unconscious, and but for their timely discovery would soon have been dead. Echols & Angwin re- spond quickly with the ambulance, but it was not necessary to move the men to the hospital as they were revived in about half an hour. The remains of the negro were carried to the undertaking es- tablishment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Schooner's Mate Drowned.

Elizabeth City. N. G., January 14.- The schooner E. R. Daniels, Captain Saunders, arrived in port this after noon after a stormy voyage from Waunchez to this city Coming up Pamlico sound during the severe storm of last Thursday the captain and mate were knocked overheard. The mate, Allen Gray of Avon, N. C., was drowned. Captain Saunders clung to the rigging and escaped without seri- Cus injury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
FOR SALE

Business formerly operated by Sivley & Mathis at College Station, East Lake, consisting of stock of confectionery, fancy groceries, cigars, tobac- co, modern soda fount and car bonator, show cases, two cash registers, restaurant outfit, etc. Also two extra soda fount counters complete and extra carbonator. Good location, new building, cheap lease for two years. Apply to H. M. Beck, Receiver, care Beck Candy and Grocery Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
HUMANE SOCIETY
 HAS BIG MEETING Five Men Overcome By Gas At
 Furnaces URGE PAYMENT OF TAX Ensley Board of Education Points Out That Every Payment of Poll Tax Will Assist schools-Per-
 sonal and General.
URGE PAYMENT OF TAX

Ensley, January 14.-(Special. 1.-The Ensley Humane society met this evening in the Bush High school in a business and social session. large audience was pres ent, and most successful meeting was held After the usual order of business was transacted, (. H. Mandy made an address on the general work of the Hu- mane society. The following programme was then rendered:
 Flute solo. "Old Comrades" Mir. Hazen.
 Tenor solo, Bonnie Mary of Argyle, Arthur Thomas.
 Solo, Good Night Beloved" c. A Per kins
 Solo, When the Birds Go North Again" Miss Alma Wood
 Selection, Sailors Chorus" Royal Male quartet.
 Bass solo. "The Wolf" John Thomas
 Selection, "Sewanee River" Royal Male quartet.
 Waltz song, Happy Birds" Miss Alma Wood.
 Solo, Good Night, Little Girl Good Night c. A. Perkins.
 Quartet Dame Burden" Royal Male quartet.
 Duet, The Soldier Boy Messrs. Thom- as and Thomas.
 The numbers were all we'll received, especially the selections rendered by Messrs. A. Thomas, s. Alsop, A. H. Moore and J. Thomas, these composing the Royal Male quartet. These gentlemen are all trained artists, and the solo work was especially fine They were loudly ap plauded and had to respond to repeated encores. A vote of thanks was extended the Board of Education for the use of the school and also to those who contributed to the DrO2ramme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
MONSTER FIELD IN
 GOLF TOURNAMENT
SMALL ARMY OF PLAYERS TAKE TAKE PART IN THE MID-WI INFER MEETING AT PINEHuRST, WITH LIVELY PLAY.

Pinehurst, N. C., January 14.-The mon ster field participating in the first and second match play rounds of the fifth midwinter annual golf tournament today necessitated the use of both 1S-hole courses to care for the small army of golfers participating, 96 in the midwintar event and 2i in the consolation tourney arranged for those who failed to qualify yesterday. Two rounds were played n both tournaments with exceptionally keen playing, there being four 29-hole and four 19-hole matches.
 Survivors of the days play of the first division are:
 Parker ". .Whittemore of the Brook line Country club, Frederick Snare Of Englewood L. A. Hamilton of Engle- wood and c. H. Beach of Garden City. full summary of today's match plays in the first division, follows:
 Presidents cup, or first division:
 First round-E. H. Silliman, Detroit. beat w. c. Freeman. Dyker Meadow, ) and l.
 Chisholm Beach. Garden City, beat W. II. George, Huntingdon Valley, country, ] up.
 J. E. Porter, Allegheny county. beat |. II. A. Ross, Huntingdon Valley, country, ] up (2O holes)
 L. A. Hamilton, Englewood. beat Emer- son Armstrong, Foshills 1 up (2O holes) Frederick Snare, Englewood, beat E. A. Freeman, Dyker Meadow, and l.
 C. L. Becker, Woodland, beat N. s. Hurd, Pittsburg country, and ?.
 Parker W. Whittemore, Brooklne coun- try, beat E. H. Worthington, Manwaa- mink country, 6 to ,.
 w. E. Shackelford, Atlantic City coun- try, beat A. c. Aborn, Mont Clair, 5 and f.
 Second round-Beach beat silliman, 2 ard l.
 Hamilton beat Porter, and ,.
 Snare beat Becker, 8 and g.
 Whttemore beat Shackelford, and 5. Consolation, first round-W. c. Free man beat George, and 6.
 Armstrong beat Ross, up.
 E. A. Freeman beat Hurd, and ?.
 Warrington beat Aborn, and ,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Board of Education Meets.

The board of education held it's regular monthly meeting at the city hall this evening. Those present were: pr. T. F..
 Robinson, Dr. McTyiere, Dr. Downing, Dr. McNeil MT. Lewis and MT. Goodwin.
 The report of the secretary for the
 month of December was read as was also
 that of the superintendent
 The matter of children missing ex-
 amina tions and then being given the
 same chance as the children that had
 stood the examinations, was taken up,
 and it was decided that any pupil that
 missed any one of tife examinations
 would be compelled to stand it at some
 time after school hours. It was decided that all such examinations should be held on Saturday afternoons. This only ap-
 plies to the pupils in the high school and l from the sixth grade and up in the ele- mentary grades. | This method was adopted from the fact | that 1t had come to the notice of the ] superintendent that there were some | scholars that would stand one examina- | ton, and if hard one came along next day, they would simply stay at home l making it unjust for the pupils that did | attend and stand the examinations.
 | The examinations for the lower grades | usually start about Thursday of one 1 week and close on Friday of the next week. The examinations of the higher | grades start on Monday and close or | Friday A letter was received from the | parent of a pupil that attended one oi 1 the schools In which it was claimed that | the child had been so badly beaten by its l teacher that 1t was unable at the present | time to attend school. The letter wen 1 on to say just how many lashes hat been administered, and it further stated l that owing to the delicate health of thu | child the punishment inflicted had caused l great pain. This matter was discussed at some length, and it was finally decided to leave the matter to Superintendent Dill and let him see if the parties could no l be reconciliated and the child returned t
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Clerk and Lawyer Sentenced.

Columbus, O., January 14-The supreme court today sentenced former Supreme Court Clerk Lawson W. Emerson to 10 days in jail and State Senator Austin of Toledo to 10 days in jail and S100 fine in connection with the charge of securing the latters certificate to practice law in the state without proper examination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Ships Officer Injured.

Norfolk, January 14.-Captain Sam pie and mate of the British steamer Nunnally, bound from Mobile to Rot terdam, which is in port today for coal, were injured in the storm Monday morning. Both were thrown from the ships bridge by mighty wave that struck the steamer. The bridge rail- ing was carried away and the rigging and hnlWarkS damaged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Tuu Loses Rudder.

Morgan City, La, January 1.-The captain and three of the crew of the tug Captain Sam of Mobile arrived here from the gulf coast bringing news that the tug went ashore off South west reef last Saturday. The tug lost her rudder in Saturdays storm. She was bound from New Orleans to Port Arthur Tex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Boni Appears In Court.

Paris, January 14.-Count Boni De Cas- tellane, the divorced husband of Anna Gould, and Count Jean De Castellane, his brother, appeared in court today to an- swer to the charge of assault, brought by Prince Helie De SaSan, their cousin. Cont Boni admitted that he had spat In his cousins face, but only after provocation. Owing to the absence of the counts attor- ney, further hearing was postponed until February 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Newell Sanders For Taft.

Chattanooga, January 14.-Hon New ell Sanders, chairman of the state re- publican committee, tonight came out in a pronounced manner for Taft as the republican candidatae for Presi- dent, predicted his nomination and said Tennessee's "A votes should be so instructed. The state convention in Tennessee will be held at an early date
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Eidqe Remains In City.

W. Smith Eidge, who was before Janu- ary 1 one of the best known saloon men in the entire district, has just been ap- pointed agent for the sale of beerine for the Bessemer district. He will have charge of all the sales of this article in the immediate district. The many friends of Mir. Eidge will be glad to learn that he is going to remain in the city, IS he has lived here a good many years and is well known over the entire district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
President Cannot Attend.

Washington, January 14.-Vice President Fairbanks today invited President Roose- welt to make the principal address at the dedication of the Benjamin Harrison mon ument at Indianapolis next summer. The President indicated that it would be inn possible to keep such an engagement at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Marriage licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 Marion Mcconnell of Banner Mines to Miss Minnie LeddoW
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
WHAT CausEs HEADACHE

From October to May. Colds are the most frequent cause of Headache LAX ATIyE PROMO QUININE removes cause. E. W. Grove on box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15

school If this cannot be done, the mat ter will be again be taken up by the board and some action taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-02-07
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The slaughter 10 prices still continues
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Charles says, "Don't be worried" get
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Martin meets all competition, both in
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Blankets, robes, etc, at cost. Profit
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You make no mistake by trading at the
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A. ID. Benway, manager OF the Mich
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-02-07
WORST BLIZZARD
IN MANY YEARS
Railroad and Highways Block
AIDED. No Traffic For
Several Days.
MAIL CARRIERS MAKE RECORD
Never Yet Have Missed a Trip.
Have Lots of Trouble Dur
ing Blizzard.

Not in years has Van Buren county
been visited by such a terrific blizzard
as the one which has swept over this
section during the week The storm
began last Friday night and was univer-
sal throughout the state, all kinds of
traffic being practically at standstll.
The Saturday morning train going east
90 the K. L. S 4 G. road was blockaded
at Walker, about nine miles this side Of
Kalamazoo, and could get neither way
until Sunday evening, when relief
train succeeded in bringing the coaches.
with their passengers, who had been
quartered at nearby farm houses, back
to Paw Paw.
The west bound train from Paw Paw,
Saturday morning, got as far as Deer
Lick, about two miles from South Ha-
ven, where it was showed in until last
Tuesday. Several of the passengers,
among them Merle Young of Paw Paw,
walked into South Haven from that
point, 1t taking them several hours to
make the trip. The balance OF the pas
seugers were driven to the city Sunday.
There was one train east and two west
from Paw Paw, Tuesday, but the snow
and wind Of Tuesday and Wednesday
nights again blockaded the road, and
trains have been very uncertain through
out the week.
The public roads were also blockaded,
and in many places farmers had to turn
out and shovel out the snow before
teams could get through.
Again, during this storm we have been
reminded of the wonderful perseverance
of the rural mail carriers. Their record
of not having missed single trip since
the rural service was established in Paw
Paw has not been broken. John Young,
carrier on route No 5, broke down Sat
urday and did not get in until Sunday,
but he made the trip. 10 some places
they found it almost impossi BILE to get
through and frequently found it neces-
sary to shovel their horses out of snow
drift, but they all came through the
blizzard safe and sound and with the
satisfaction of knowing that their record
was still uubroken.