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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
FiYemen Fight Flames
 Amid AmmOnia Fumes
Big Blaze Birmingham Ice Factory Is Caused by Spontaneous Combustion Following Explosion of Large Ammonia Compressor Company Has Large Supply
 of Ice Hand

The first big fire that Birmingham has witnessed for several months broke out in the plant of the Birmingham Ice fac tory, Avenue E and Twenty-second street, yesterday afternoon shortly before o'clock. The blaze was a very ugly one and one which was made very hard to fight on account of the fumes of ammonia about the place. The estimated loss on the building is s5OOO while the machinery is thought to have been damaged to the extent of between $SOO0 and $12,OOO.
 The fire was caused primarily by the explosion of one of the largest ammonia compressors in the plant. The blaze was quite unique one. When the com pressor exploded the ammonia was thrown about, and mixing with the water and oil about the machine a hydro-cac- bonous gas was formed, resulting in a spontaneous combustion. The fire spread to the roof of the building, which, being of a tar composition, burned persistently. The fire department responded immedi- ately, but the blaze was a wicked one, and it was only after a very hard fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
DEAN INDICTED IN
 HUSH MONEY CASES
DEPUTY IS CHARGED BY GRAND JURY WITH ACCEPTING MONEY TO LET CERTAIN GAMBLERS ALONE.

Included in the package of 72 true bills returned by the grand jury yesterday with it's final report were four indict- ments against Louis R. Dean, deputy sheriff, in connection with Sheriff Hig- don's bribery fund" cases.
 It is known that the grand jury probed deeply into this matter, a great number of witnesses being examined. The charge against Dean is that he accepted money from certain gamblers to be "hands off, in the operating of certain gambling places.
 It will be recalled that Abe Siegel was tried before Judge Weaver in the crimi- nal court some time ago and convicted by jury on the charge of having bribed officers of the sheriffs department. Judge Weaver afterward set aside this verdict on technical grounds
 The bribery cases referred to are the ones in which deputy sheriffs accepted "keep off money from gamblers, turning this money in to the sheriff. and using it as evidence against the gamblers for bribing an officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
ANOTHER FURNACE ABOUT ID RESUME Republics Big No. 3 In Blast
 Next Week IS IN PRIME CONDITION For First Time All Three Furnaces Will Be at Work For Indefinite
 Perod-Strong Iron
 Market.
IS IN PRIME CONDITION

The Republic Iron and Steel company will put its big No. furnace at Thomas in blast next week. It has been thor oughly overhauled and is expected to give a good account of itself. No. 1 and No. have been in operation for some time, and will continue to make iron in- definitely. When No. starts up it will be the first time that all three have been in blast together on anything like a permanent schedule. Heretofore, soon after an idle stack resumed, one of the others would be blown out for repairs. But it is stated that the company will be able to operate the entire plant at Thom- as for some months at least.
 The Birmingham iron market continues strong and the outlook for future ac- tivity is very bright As consumers are needing iron the shipments from the dis trict are quite heavy.
 Matthewk Addy & Co.'s market report for the current week follows:
 Business holds up well and the general feeling continues to improve. There is no
  ferent sentiment prevailing than was the case two months ago. To put it tersely, business men feel that we have not only crossed the Rubicon, but have left it some distance in the rear. The difference in opinion is as to how things will go. Some feel that the last half of the year will be progressively better, and that We will cautiously feel our way upward and onward, and that next year will be a drummer" Others are expecting things to move much faster. But one thing is sure and that is that the whole iron trade is full of feeling of confidence and hopefulness that was sadly lacking some months ago.
 The week has been marked by steady buying of small lots, and it has also been marked by very significant demand for iron for quick shipment and by com- plaints that iron is not coming forward fast enough. This is the best of evidence that iron is being melted and that con- sumption is increasing.
 Prices are between s12 and $12. 50 f. o. b. Birmingham for No. ?, while Ohio iron cannot be bought for less than $l5 The extremely low prices In the south have disappeared. Some furnaces there this week have advanced their price from SIP to $125O and 1t is probable, in view of the great amount of southern iron that has been sold that this will speedily be- come the ruling price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Bijou.

A very successful week of "Sapho' at the Bijou theatre will close with a matinee this afternoon and a performance tonight.
 The attendance has been gratifying and the performances have been well received. ''Sapho" was put on with a scenic inves- titure that could not but win favor from theatre-goers. One of the prettiest sets was shown in the ball scene in the first act. The scenery was painted by George
 Boesel and assistants and the staging
 was done under the direction of MT. Bald win The members of the Baldwin, Mel vile company have acquitted themselves handsomely in portraying the various
 characters which figure in the play "Sapho'' has proved one of the most popu- lar revivals yet made at the Bijou the etre by the Baldwin Melville company Next week the bill will be an elaborate revival of "The Two Orphans with seven acts and the heavlest production yet att tempted by MT. Baldwin. 'The Two
 Orphans promises to be another triumph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
LOCAL POLITICIANS STILL ALTERNATING General Apathy Seems ts Be In
 Supreme Command DON'T CARE" SPIRIT IN AIR Aldermanic Races Are the Only Ones Which Seem To Be Arousing Any
 Semblance of Enthusiasm
 Or Interest.
"DON'T CARE" SPIRIT IN AIR

Are the candidates all in? Where are few are asking these questions, but to all appearances the political game has fallen flat The voters are taking no interest in 1t whatever. In fact, most of them are preparing to leave town. and seem not to care who is elected.
 The mere fact that no one of the many who last year took such an in- terest in politics sees fit to challenge the reelection of Tom Parker and Hal Copeland as police commissioners shows that this campaign will be one of quietude. There is a little do I care' spirit in the air.
 Instead of six weeks boiling, sput- tering politics. such was expected. the city committee seems to have helped put out the fire by it's decision to keep the department heads off the ticket.
 Unless things change very quickly there will be no whips cracking, no 'affidavits," no whoop or hurrah. July 27 will come along and the few with
  energy enough to get out of town will sidle up to the polls and cast a vote for somebody.
 Still, things may change. They have been known to do so before. It will take something like the announcement of a new candidate to do it.
 The aldermanic races are really the only limitations of live politics yet in the field. J. NJ. Bradley of the Second ward Is the last candidate in. The con- test is on for the succession to the ex- pired terms of Jack Greener, simon Klotz, Rivers Copeland, John Copeland, w. R. Gum, Fred Fulghum, M. J. Gregg, Harry Jones and H. A. Stock mar from the wards numbered in the order named Six of these are running for reelection, the other three, Fu.- ghum. Jones and Stockmar are not as- pirants.
 These are the candidates. First ward, Jack Greener, John NJ. Horan and J. E. Burke; Second ward. Simon Kiotz and J. M. Bradley; Third ward. pr. T. ]. Bckley and M. Rivers Copeland; Fourth ward, R. B. Watts and John R. Cope land; Fifth ward, Dr, w. R. Gum and Graham D. Perdue; Sixth ward Maben Hobson and John Williams Seventh ward. M. ]. Gregg and several possi- bilities: Eighth ward, Barnes Morgan. A. w. Nelson and Cooney Ratliff Ninth ward. Coffee Jackson, Henry Dean, Jack Adams and Joe Weiferch Tenth ward. Messrs. Starbuck and George Whitfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
BISHOP ANDERSON
 TO PREACH HERE
Recently Elected Bishop Will Be Heard at Simpson Church
 Tomorrow.

The morning and evening services to- morrow at the Simpson Methodist church will be conducted by the Bishop w. F. Anderson of New York Bishop Anderson has been educational secretary of the Methodist church for quite long time but was recently elected bishop at the gen. eral conference which was held in Balti- more. He was the first elected. The people of the church are greatly pleased to receive this early call from the bishop, who will soon take his official residence in Chattanooga, and everyone is cordially invited to attend the services Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27

An investigation into the killing of
 Ed Moody, the negro who was shot to
 death while escaping from deputy sher-
 ifs in the court house last Tuesday
 night. has resulted in the swearing out
 of warrants for the arrest of several
 deputies.
 The investigation was started yes- terday morning and was concluded yes-
 terday afternoon, the jury examining
 the witnesses in Coroner Paris office
 behind closed doors. More than 20
 persons were summoned. and their tes
 timony is said to have been so strong
 that no doubt was left but that the
 fatal bullet was fired by one of three men-Deputy Dean, Deputy Robinson or
 the negro Marshall.
 From what can be learned of the
 evidence given, the negro Dock Mar
 shall is the man who took up ths
 chase from the jail alley entrance, and wh om Deputy Robinson took to be Deputy George Courson. Marshall has been employed by the sheriff as q spotter and was either in or close to the sheriffs office when the negro
 Moody made his break for liberty. It Is said that eye witnesses testified
 before the coroner's jury that Marshall
 took a sh ot at Moody just before Moody | reached Fourth avenue, and that Moody staggered as if he had been hit inn
 mediately after Marshall fired. They also testified that Marshall was just behind Moody as he turned into Fourth avenue from Twenty first street. It Is also said that the coroners jury
 received proof that the window in the county engineers office was broken prior to the sh ooting. It had been supposed that bullet from Deputy
 Robinson's pistol smashed this window. Further 1t is said, that the jury was of the opinion that Deputy Deans bull lets went down the corridor, and might
 have hit Moody.
 The coroner's jury completed it's work about 4 o'clock and warrants for the arrest of the three men were inn l mediately sworn out before Judge l. H. Benners of the first division of the inferior court. Judge Benners will probably set day in the near future for the preliminary hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
BOYS CLUB w CAMP
 HA WING GOOD TIME

The first week of the Boys club en- campment near Gate City at the bored well on the property of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company, will end today. The undertaking has so far been a success in it's every feature, all though the gathering of boys is not quite as large as was expected.
 At present there are about 20 boys on the camping ground, while there is ample room for 30 boys, and possibly room for 40 It is expected. however, that the tents will all be filled by the end of next week. There seems to have been some timidty on the part of the little newsboys in 1eav- ing their papers and going back to na- ture. Everything has been made most pleasant for those now in camp, and it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
RECORD OF THE COURTS

United States Commissioner Reuben B. Watts shifted from his federal govern- ment bench yesterday to the Jefferson county circuit court, acting as special judge in the ejectment suit of H. K. White vs. Mrs. Minnie J. Ward. Judge Watts was appointed special judge by Circuit Clerk Walter K. McAdory, on account of both circuit court judges, Judges A. o. Lane and Judge A. A. Cole- man, being disqualified from presiding in the case. The case in question is one that has attracted a good deal of attention in local courts during the last few years.
 A judgement for S250 was arrived at in Judge Coleman's division of the circuit court yesterday in the suit of Winnie Floyd pro ami against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company.
 In Judge Lanes division of the circuit court the suit of Walter Brown vs. tho Woodward Iron company continued on trial all day.
 In the second division of the city court the jury is out on the suit of Julia Powell vs. Western Union Telegraph company.
 A consent Judgment for $9O was arrived  at in the suit of William E. Walker vA Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company.
 In the chancery court the suit of th9 city of Birmingham vs. the city of North Birmingham seeking an injunction of the s5.O0O,O water and light bond Issue. was submitted.
 In the case of w. H. McAfee vs. the McAfee company, the registers report as to the distribution of funds was read and ordered to lay over one day
 In the cases of J. B. Able vs. James A. Collins and W. s. Smith vs. James A. Collins, a decree of pro confesso was taken against the respondent.
 In the city court suit for $5000 dam- ages was filed by H. c. Lawler against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, alleging personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27

is expected that the little fellows will take more to the idea next week, now that the plan has been settled.
 The week at the camp has been marred by no misfortune of any sort. There has been no sickness and none of the boys have been hurt in any manner. The camping ground is one of the most ideal in the county, there being a baseball ground nearby, a cool limpid, little stream for bathing and one of the finest artesian wells in this part of the coun- try
 The boys are managing affairs them selves, and there has not been hitch. Good food, good care and attention is be- ing given them and apparently they ex- pect no more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
sTAcG TO LECTURE.
Will Speak on "CaIvinism and the Chil
 dren" at North Birmingham.

The Rev. John w. Stagg, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian church. will de- liver his lecture on "Calvinism and the Children" in the North Birmingham Pres byterian church next Thursday night al o'clock This is the lecture recently de- wide attention. Many have expressed 2 desire to hear It and cordial invitation is extended to all to be present next Thursday night when 1t will be delivered for the first time in the Birmingham dis trict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Verdict Says Negro Was Shst In Back By One of
 Three Men
NEGRO SPOTTER SEEMS
 TO HAVE FIRED LAST SHOT
Investigation Was Held Behind Closed Doors Yesterday and About 20 Persons Were Summoned
 as Witnesses.

The coroner's jury returned the following verdict yesterday after
 noon, after Investigating the kill
 ing of the negro Ed Moody: That the deceased came to his
 death by a gun shot wound in the back, said shot being unlawfully and willfully fired by Louis R. Dean, Ernest Robinson and Dock Marshall (colored) against the peace and the dignity of the state of Alabama.
 "J. H. HEATH, "W. H. JOHNSON, ''G. A. ROBERTSON,
 "C. c. STAMPS,
 IN. S. HARRIS,
 "W. B. WILLIAMS. "Coroner's Jury. w. D. PARIS, Coroner for Jeff ferson County"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 $6250-Kate Duncan Smith to F. M. Frazier certain property in block S5O ac- cording to the survey of the Elyton Land company.
 $1250-Frederick G. Kelley and wife, Minnie Dora Kelley, to E. J. Johnson and wife, Maria Johnson, lot 8, block 1, &C., cording to the survey of the Ensley Realty company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,
Rose Wellington Owen.

Rose Wellington Owen, Jr., the IT, months-old son of MT. and Mrs. R. w. Owen, died at the family residence at Owenton yesterday afternoon at o'clock after an illness lasting about six weeks. Funeral services will be held at the resi- dence this afternoon at o'clock, and in- terment will be at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Miss Bessie Allen.

Miss Bessie Allen, aged P years, died yesterday morning at Twentieth street and Avenue F. The remains are being held at the Gaudin Undertaking compa- nys parlors awaiting the arrival of a sister of the deceased. Mrs. Whaley, from Hefin. The deceased resided in Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Ieander PhilIips.

Leander Phillips the S-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. E. P. Phillips, died Thurs day night at the family residence 514 North Forty-fifth street. The remains were sent to Oneonta at o'clock yester- day afternoon by Lige Loy for inter- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27

Boarding stock solicited the Terminal Stock Yards Avenue and 27th St Haynes Donahoo Horse Mule Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Thomas E. Putnam.

The remains of Thomas 10. Putnam, aged GA years who died Thursday night, will be sent to Winneconne, Wis, at IF o'clock today by Lige Loy for interment. The remains will remain at the under- taking parlors until noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27

Bargains that challenge comparison. Values in clean cut, handmade 1908 Mems Suits. Furnishings of every kind reduced in proportion. Johnson-H Harris Clothing O.. 221 N. 20 St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Public Installation.

Avondale lodge, Mo- 476, A. F. and A. M. has invited friends to a public in stallation of officers, Tuesday, June 50, at the Masonic hall on Spring street, in AvOndale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Justices of the Peace.

We regret to report that there is a laxness of business methods among some of our justices of the peace in this coun- ty, and in some cases we fear there is gross incompeteney. We fear, too, that there are some corrupt practices wherein the justices and constables are in col lusion While this information was not of such a direct nature as to justify our suggesting impeachment proceedings. we would suggest that the September grand jury go more closely into this matter, it having come to our attention too late in the session to take it up and thoroughly investigate it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of MT. and Mrs. R. W. owen are invited to at- tend the funeral of their son, Rose Will ington Owen, Jr from the family resi- dence, at Owenton, this afternoon at o'clock Interment at Elmwood ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27

Buy a pound of Thea-Nec- tar for Iced Tea. 60c pound, A. 0 P. Tea Co.,. Phones 505.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27

The members of Birmingham Council, No. 172, United Commercial Travellers, will take notice and be in attendance at the council rooms, this (Saturday) night at S:30 O clock sharp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27

For best advertising cuts try The Gawk. Age-HeralA luildinR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Report Excoriates Doctors and Druggists Who Sell Cocaine
 to Dope Fiends"
INITIATES CORRUPTION
 AMONG SOME JUSTICES
Members Praise Effects of Prohibition and Say Crime Is on the De- crease In the
 County.

The final report of the grand jury was criminal court yesterday morning. It shows a large amount of work to have been done by this body and includes a number of recommendations.
 It comments the Board of Revenue for it's work in improving the macadam roads, but also suggests that the dirt roads leading to the macadam roads be worked upon and put in good condition, saying: We have information that at times these roads are almost impossible. when a slight expenditure of time and money would put them in good condition
 The grand jury also pays its respects to the doctors and druggists selling cocaine to dope fiends, speaking in scathing terms of those guilty of such actions.
 Some of the justice of the peace courts come in for a ral<ing over. The report mentions no names, but intmates that corrupt practices are being carried on In some of the justice courts of Jefferson county and suggests that the September grand jury make thorough investigation into the way they are being handled.
 It also praises the effects of prohibition the report along this lin reading: We congratulate our county upon the bene ficial effect of prohibition. It is a fact that crime Is largely on the decrease.'
 The report includes the result of the grand jury's investigations in the county offices, charity institutions and other things. concluding with a number of reeommenda tons in regard to the Mercy Home.
 The report in full is as follows:
 To the Hon. A. C. Howze, Judge of the
 Criminal Court of Jefferson county, Ala.
 bama:
 We, the grand jury empaneled by your honor on April 6, 1908, beg leave to make this our final report. We were in session little less than six weeks, have docketed $40 cases. examined 1216 witnesses. re- turned BIO true bills found 220 no bills and by reason of our inability to get material witnesses before us, are compelled to asl, your honor to continue 10 cases We have made examinations of the various bonds Of the offices of the county. and records required by law as thoroughly as was possible in the limited time allowed us for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
THE WEATHER.

Washington, June 26.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi Generally fair Sat urday and Sunday; light northeast to southeast winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27

impossible. when a slight expenditure of time and money would put them in good condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
County Jail.

We find the county jail in good con dition. We recommend that the jail be equipped with a more modern sanitary system of sewerage, as we find the pres ent system is very inefficient. We also recommend that the colored wards be thoroughly scraped, cleaned and painted, as has been done in the white wards. From our investigation it appears that the prisoners are well fed and cared for, and we believe that the sheriff is doing as well as can be done under the existing condition with the inadequate accommoda- tons and crowded condition of the build inps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27

Local Office U. S. Weather Bl 'au,
 Birmingham, Ala, June 19OS Weather conditions for the 24 hot. end
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Marriaqe License Issued.

The following marriage license was is- sued in the office of the probate court yesterday;
 Wallace Nelson of Birmingham to Miss Travie Coleman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Green Undertaking Co.,.

E. T. Shaw & son. Undertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Elevator.

We congratulate the county that this grand jury did not have to recommend the same "old chestnut as to eleva tor, as we are reliably informed by one of the members of the Board of Revenue that contract will be let for this much needed improvement in the near future. and that it will be installed during the summer vacation of the courts. During our term it has worked a hardship on a great number of witnesses to climb the many flights of steps to reach the rooms where tine different courts are held.