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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
JUDGE HUNDLEY
 ANSWERS CHARGES Senate Judiciary Committee
 Holds Hearing LOAN MADE BY THOMPSON Judge Hundley Explains His Connec- ton With the Loan Matter and Tells How He Came To Be Chosen For Office.
LOAN MADE BY THOMPSON

Washington February 14-(Special)- Judge Oscar R. Hundley of the Northern Alabama district was before the Senate judiciary committee today during its en- tire session.
 The judge took up each charge filed against him. The first was that he was appointed judge through the instrument tality of J. O. Thompson. He said that Thompson had become indebted to him six or more months before the office of judge was created. He said his rela- tions with Thompson were simply a mere business proposition and the loan was made to him with ample security and full payment was arranged for. He showed by the Attorney Generals files that while Thompson had indorsed him (Judge Hund- ley), he had never spoken to the Presi- dent in indorsement of him.
 On the other hand, Judge Hundley stat ed that the appointment was made by the President upon the indorsement of the judges and the members of the bar in Alabama. Those inducements Judge Hundley claimed, had been referred to the Attorney General, who, after careful consideration of the claims of the eandi- dates, had recommended Hundley
 E. K. Campbell, Sterlin Wood, Felix Blackburn and Leo Oberdorfer were be- fore the committee today, but their testi- mony in the case was postponed until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
NEGRO SAVED FROM VENGEANCE IF MOB Two Assaults We're Made By
 the Prisoner CONFESSES TO THE CRIME Negro Is First Taken To Jail, Then Spirited Away To Another Prison
 Before Mob Gets HTn1sInto
 Their Clutches.
CONFESSES TO THE CRIME.

Bluefield, w Va., February 14-Confess- ing his guilt when captured in the moun- tains and charged with criminally as- saulting two women within AS hours, Will fam Ripper. a young negro about 20 years old was brought to Bluefield jail today from Coaldale to save the negro $ life from a mob's vengeance.
 Ripper is alleged to have overpowered and assaulted negro woman, the wife of James Cooles at Boissevain on Wednes- day afternoon. Escaping capture he is said to have committed similar crime on a white woman, Mrs. J. A. Dancy, the widow of a miner in a hollow near Browningtown late yesterday afternoon. The latter crime was witnessed by the victim's 6-year-old-son and an aged woman but the negro kept them at bay with a pistol and escaped.
 The outraged woman and her son re- formed a posse and went in pursuit of the negro. Ripper was captured at Coaldale tunnel and returned to the scene of his crimes, where he was identified by both women. He then confessed
 Ripper was taken to Pocahontas jail, but the authorities fearing mob violence, spirited him away to Bluefield on q switch engine. A mob which had been formed. attempted to take the negro, but were beaten off by the officers armed with Winchesters.
 The negro will probably be removed to some other jail for safekeeping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
BRYAN FIRST, LAST AND ALL THE TIME Wisconsin State Convention
 Takes Decided Action ABUSE BY PARTY IN POWER Chairman of the Meeting Makes Ring ing Speech, Conforming Repub- Iicans and Lauding Bryan
 and His Policies.
ABUSE BY PARTY IN POWER

Milwaukee, Wis, February 14-The Wisconsin delegation to the national democratic convention was today at the closing session of the state convention instructed to vote as unit for William J. Bryan as the democratic nominee for President, first, last and always The platform containing the instructions was unanimously adopted by the con- vention by rising vote. The delegates at large named to attend the national convention are as follows Congressman Charles H. Weisse, sheboygan Falls; Herbert II. Mason. Wausau; John A. Ailward, Madison; Melvin A. Hoyt, Mill waukee.
 The delegates named by the conven- tion will be voted upon at the coming primary election.
 When the state convention resumed it's deliberations today the committee on permanent organization reported its selection of Evan A. Evans of Baraboo as permanent chairman. MT. Evans made a lenghty speech touching on various national issues and criticising the republican party throughout, charg- ing that party with many abuses and practices. He concluded by paying w in whom he said, you see democracy personified; see democracy at her best
 At the conclusion of MT. Evans speech the committee on resolutions presented it's report as follows:
 "The democratic party of the state or Wisconsin, in convention assembled, re- affirms its allegiance to the time-hon- ored principles of Jeffersonian democ- racy and declares it's untiring hostility to the sham and hypocdicy of the re- publican national administration.
 .It charges that the appalling abuses disclosed in the recent messages Of the President are the direct results of the long continued reign Of the repuplicdh party in national affairs
 .eThe people can no longer doubt the inherent perfidy of the system or govern ment fostered and maintained by the re- publican party since the republican Pres ident himself has furnished the evidence against It. It's malefactors, convicted and unconvicted are but the shameless prod ucts of a system of public piunuer ana debauchery too long endured by patient and suffering people.
 We regard with just pride and aomira- tion that typical American, that match less leader. who has blazed the way to wholesome public opinion and ably cham pioned the cause of the country. His zeal and untiring energy his wise and far- seeing statesmanship, stamp him as the greatest American statesman and endear him to all who believes in equal rights to all and special privileges to none. We therefore declare that we are unanimous ly and unqualinedly in favor of that great commoner, W. J. Bryan as the next dem- ocratic candidate for the President of the United States, and we hereby instruct our delegates to the national convention at Denver to vote for William J. Bryan as the demicratic candidate for President, first last and all the time.o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
COTTON MILLS ARE
 HAVING TROUBLES
REDUCTIONS IN WAGES ARE Ex- PEcTED, AND MANY MANUFAC- TURERs ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH CASH.

Boston. February 14-Information re- ceived here by interests prominently con- nected with the cotton manufacturing in- dustry indicates that the depression in their lines has not been dssipated and that many manufacturers still are hay- ing difficulty in securing ready money. In view of these conditions those iden- tifed with cotton manufacturing now ad- init that the curtailment of 25 per cent of the working time decided upon about three months ago, did not entirely re- lieve the situation, and they say that a general reduction in wages of the oper- atives seems inevitable.
 It is claimed that there has been a falling off in orders of the mills and that the prices received for cotton cloth have been declining. The severity of the wage cut, therefore, will depend upon the se- verity of the drop in the price of the manufactured goods. It is pointed out by the manufacturers that the reduction in wages will not be so severe as it would have been had there been no cur tailment of production
 There are about 1S5000 persons employed in the cotton mills of New England, when the machinery is in motion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
TAFT AT WEST POINT.
The War Secretary Gives Young Men
 Good Advice For Future Careers,

West Point, N. Y., February 14.-Sec- retary of War Taft today addressed the graduating class at West Point A deep In the secretary's honor.
 Secretary Tafts address was wholly informal and was filled with good ad- vice to the young men just entering on their careers.
 Asked if he cared to discuss the polit- ical situation, the secretary declared his trip to West Point vas Tn the line of official duty and politics was not to be considered in connection with 1t. 1T want to have good look at the acad- emy" said Secretary Taft, and I want a rest"
 The secretary will remain here over night, the guest of Colonel Scott, the superintendent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
TORNADO DAMAGES
 TOWN AND COUNTRY
SEVERAL PERSONS ARE KILLED AT TYLER AND DAMAGE TO RiIII DINGS AND OTHER PROP ERTY IS LARGE.

Tyler Tex. February H-Tyler was swept by the most disastrous tornado Ill its history this morning about o'clock Coming up from the southwest the storm swept over the main residence section or the city, leaving trail of neath ana devastation The known dead in Iyler at this hour number four, c. A. Francis agent Dallas News, his wife and chiid about 1 year old, and negro named Nose Lee. so years of age. Francis was about 30 years of age and occupied high place in the esteem of ms ieio" townsmen. His dead body was found loo wards from his wrecked home and the body of his child was found in the street. Mrs. Francis was in the wreckage or the building.
 Six seriously injured had been reported at noon. They were Irwin Franklin, Mrs Franklin, four Franklin children One Of the children is expected to die. They were caught in the wreckage Of thelr home. It Is expected that the death list in Tyler will reach F, and the number or injured two score or more
 Twelve buildings were wrecked and in the confusion which exists it is difficult to compile an accurate list of the cas- ualties.
 Wires are down in all directions from Tyler, while reports from farmers who are hastenng in to ascertain the extent of the damage, are to the effect that farm houses all around Tyler were blown down. It is impossible to ascertain the loss of life or to approximate the extent of the disaster. It is known, however, that the tornado swept everything clean for distance of five miles.
 Among the Daoly damaged buildings were the St. Paul Methodist church, the Texas canning factory and Waters Pierce Oil company's warehouses.
 The trees northeast of the Francis home were full of clothing articles, pieces of furniture and bed clothing. A sewing machine had been carried for 200 yards and hurled against a tree. On Hickory Hill a board was forced into the ground for a distance of four feet. The fall of timbers and furniture in the path Of the storm, which occurred before daylight, was so constant that many were awaken ed by what they thought was heavy rain, but upon investigation 1t was found to be pieces of timber ana household con tents. The floor of one of the Francis rooms was blown a mile and deposited in East Erwin street right side up. ihe carpet had not been disturbed
 The tornado tore a wing room off the house of Tom Hall and then did no more damage until it had travelled two miles, It then completely demolished the home of the Franklin family, slightly in- turing the six inmates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
TOO MANY LOBBYISTS.
State Senator Wants Them Elected
 From the Chamber

Jackson, Miss, February 14.-A sensa- ton was created in the state senate today when Senator Engle of Natchez offered A resolution instructing the sergeant-at- arms to eject from the Senate chamber all lobbyists connected with the Cumber- land Telephone company. MT. Engle made a spirited speech, declaring that lobbyists of that company were using influences of almost every character to defeat his bill requiring telephone com panies to make physical connections.
 Some of the members contended that the lobbyists were intrusive rather than pernicious and that no undue influences had been used. The resolution was finally referred to the committee on rules.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
BLIZZARD IN TEXAS.
Snow Is 12 Inches Deep and Tempera'
 ture Is Falling.

Fort Worth, Tex, February l4.-The worst blizzard of the winter swooped down through the Texas panhandle today, being worst at Amarillo and Abilee. At the former place snow is 12 inches deep on the level with drifts ranging from four to 10 feet. The temperature was falling ranidlv tonight and it was feared that losses to range cattle will be heavy.
 In Fort Worth a gale from the north west, accompanied by snow hurries' blew all day, the wind doing considerable dam age to trees, shrubbery and fences. lndi- cations tonight were for hard freeze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
Moruan Buys the Bonds.

New York, February 14.-A syndicate composed of J. P. Morgan & Company, the First National bank, the National City bank and Harvey Fisk X Sons put in a bid for the entire s50,00o,o0o issue of New York city AZ per cent bonds, bids for which were opened today The syndicate offered s1O3,3777 for s47,ooo,Ooo and s1O0,S77 for the remaining ss,o"0ooo. There were 1103 bids in all, many of them for comparatively small amounts. Many of the bids for smaller amounts were considerably higher than the syndicate s offer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
Barn Is fired Owner Is Lured
 from House
WOMAN IS LEFT FOR DEAD
Negroes Were Prompted To Do the Deed By the Expectation of Secur- ing a Large Sum of Money
 From Farmer.

Meridian, Miss, February 14-(Speeial9 News reached here today from Lauder dale that last night band of negroes applied the torch to the barn of Lon Eakin, wealthy farmer who resides six miles east of Lauderdale. When the barn was half burned the murderous negroes rushed to the nearby home of Eakin and screamed fire. The yell of fire startled Eakin, who rushed to the burning stable, leaving in the house only his sister, Mrs. E. A. Jenkins, who re- sides with him.
 As Eakin left the dwelling the black brutes forced their way into the room occupied sby Mrs. Jenkins. bounced upon her with weapons and beat her over the head until she fell to the floor uncon- scious, the would-be murderers leaving her for dead The house was then roooed.
 The latest news from Mrs. Jenkins IS that she is very painfully injured, but 1t is not believed her wounds will prove fatal. Eakin arrived at the barn just in time to save several head of horses and mules.
 Eakin is worth considerable money and is known to have always kept a large sum in his house. It is believed that thls prompted the deed of the negroes, now ever, they only secured about VIZ ihe sheriff and posse left for the scene put the heavy rainfall prevented the blood hounds following the trail.
 Cooper Henderson, who was shot rom ambush near Graham's Switch by negroes, is still alive, but no hope is entertained for his recovery. The posse had to apan- don pursuit of the negro murderers oe- cause of the continuous rains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
Tobacco Trust Suit Ends,

New York, February 14-The govern- ment's suits against the American To- bacco company for alleged violations of the Sherman antitrust law was com pleted today. Upon the government an- nouncement that it was ready to rest it's case an adjournment to February 25 to give the defendant an opportunity to decide whether it will put ade- fense was granted by United States Com missioner Shields
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
Desperatae Gang of Boys.

Chattanooga, February 14.-A special to the Times from Knoxville says: One man is dying and another wounded in four places as the result of an attempt of a gang of five to rob the store of M M. stallings in Oakwood, a Knoxville su- burb Stalings was lying in wait and when the robbers appeared he opened fire with a rifle. A, regular duel ensued. Stailings fatally shot the leader, William Hatfield, and was himself shot four times Two 1e-year-old boys, members of the gang, were captured. Stallings will re- cover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
Schooner Is Missina.

New Orleans. February 14-A general inquiry was sent out from New Orleans today regarding the schooner Orleans which cleared at this port January 15 with a cargo of lumber bound for New York The schooner was chartered by the Louisiana Red Cypress company. of ficers of which announced today that nothing has been heard of the master John Mcdonald, or his crew of seven men since the schooner left this port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
Increase In Tax Receipts.

Atlanta, February 14-(Special) )-Ed- ward c. Peters, ex-alderman and capital ist, stated before the street committee of the council this afternoon that the city tax assessors are raising pfoperty values all over the city. as he was informed, and that the total increase of taxable values this year will probably be about s, ,0OO.OOQ, making an increase in the city s receipts from that source about $65.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
Banker Commits Suicide.

Jackson, Ga. February 14.-The body of MT. ]. R. Carmichael. president os the First National bank here, was found today in mill pond near here. A note written by Carmichael was later found in the bank stating that he com mitted suicide because he felt that his mind was unbalanced. The affairs of the bank are reported to be unat- feeted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15
Ten or More Killed.

Meridian, Miss. February 4.-Three small Mississippi towns were practically demolished by a tornado today. Reports of the number killed range from six to ten, with the smaller number probably correct.
 Mossvlle, Service and Soso are the towns destroyed They are all in Jones county, and all are very small, being merely handful of scattered dwellings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-15

sesboard on time line to Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-15
GOODWIN JONES
 KILLS A NEGRO
HIS ATTORNEYS CLAIM THAT THE ACT WAS COMMITTED IN SELF DEFENSE-THE NEGRO WAS AD. HANGING WITH A KNIFE.

Montgomery December 14-(special)- Goodwin Jones, saloon man, is in the county jail for the killing of swischman named Green Tenant, whom he shot to oeath at his saloon on Ludie and Dorsle streets at 1 o'clock today. The indica- tons are that Jones was justihable and will be released as soon as a hearing can be arranged. It is shown by the evidence that Tennant was advancing on Jones with big knife with the intent to take lis life when tie shooting was done.
 The reports are that the dead man had been rather boisterous all day. having made several entries into the saloon and houses of women nearby It is further said that he pulled some of the women cut of their houses and handled them roughly. When he had gotten himself worked into a frenzy he is said to have gone into the saloon of Jones and raised a rough hodse and refused to get out Jones, in attempting to put hin, out, ran into the knife and was forced. his at torneys sa 7, 70 shoot to save himself from Geath. Ireliminary trial will be held in a couple days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-15
CHRISTMAS STAMP.
The Little Sticker Is Circulating Over
 Alabama.

Montgomery. December 14.-(Speclal.)- The Christians stamp has broken out in Alabama Or. rather it shows on the surface today here in Montgomery, with the promise that the glad infection will spread within two days to every section of the state. This morning 100 clubs, socie ties and church bodies in Montgomery will receive the first bulletin from the Ala bema Red Cross Christmas stamp con- mittee which represents the American National Ped Cross in this state.
 The Christmas stamp is a holiday greet ing and a gift to the consumption war fare-and all for 1 cent None of this money goes to the National Red Cross. The Red Cross. of which Presdent-elect w. H. Taft is president, merely indorses the idea and provides the stamps at the cost of printing and shipping. Each state Goes the rest and spends the money in it's own way, provided only that it goes to eliminate tuberculosis.
 During this week and next nearly every Y. M. c. A., Y. W. c. A. women's clubs, patriotic orders, with other groups in the state, will 'be selling these stamps, or idtieE eAcid-iSiil lHe Stdhipo lol lio SaSii which will be invested in Alabama's fight against tuberculosis. Any one who can help any school or college which will help ought to write quickly to the Ala bama Red Cross Christmas stamp com mttee Tuskegee, and state how many of the 1-cent stamps or sticl1ers they can make use of.
 Ten million have already been disposed of in this country less than 100000 being taken in the south, so that it is up to Alabama to do her share.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-15
MULE-RIDlNG EvANGELS.
Negroes Take an Interest In the Fight
 Against Tuberculosis.

Tuskegee, December 14-(Special) J. Twelve undertaking evangels of good health and right living went out from Tuskegee institute Sunday morning seek ing the country churches of the surround ing county, where they carried the mes sage. of Health Sunday for the ne- groes, which was celebrated in so many parts of the south. Throughout the week members of the extension department of the institution have been visiting schools, churches and graduates of the normal school, telling them of Health Sunday and Health Week. and inviting their cooperation.
 Thousands of letters have gone out from the school officials, teachers and students as well as the officers of the National Medical association, the Negro Business League. the National Teachers associations and other organizations of the influential members of the colored race
 These have all helped to interest the people in the negro congress on tuber- culosis, which is being held at Tuskegee in connection with the travelling exhibit sent out by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-15
We'll Known EnsIey Man Meets
 Horrible Death
THOMAS IS NOMINATED
Pratt City Postmaster Will Probably Get Ensley Office-5irmineham Presbytery Begins Sessions
 at Church Today.
By c. H. MANDY.

Ensley, December 14.-Mike Gormley, a white man about 50 years of age, and one of the pioneer citizens of this dis tnct, was knocked down and literally ground to pieces by q freight train be- longing to the Southern railway com pany, at the Ensley yards this afternoon about 5:3O o'clock Gormley who was employed at the blast furnace division of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Rail- road company, had quit work and was crossing the tracks on his way home. When nearing the old cement plant. in attempting to cross the Southern rail- way track he was caught and thrown under the wheels, with the result that he was crushed into an almost unreeog- nisable mass His death must have been instantaneous so terribly was he man gled.
 He formerly lived in Pratt City, but since his employment at the blast fur naces has lived here. His residence was on Seventeenth street He leaves a wioow and children some of them small. His remains were taken in charge by Echols and Angwin and prepared for burial. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
 Gormley was well and favorably known beth in Ensley and Pratt City by many friends who sincerely mourn his loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-15
Personal and General.

The address of pr. Joel c. Dubose to the faculty and pupils of the High school to- day was most instructive and inspiring. this being Alabama Day. Dr. Dubose spoke of the history of the state. The address was much enjoyed and appre- ciated by the High school teachers and pupils.
 The state election for department com
 mander of the Patriarchs Militant is now being neld in Alabama. Lieut.. Col. J. w. Mayne of Ensley, the present incumbent, end Capt A G. Bethard of Decatur are the contestants. Indications point to the election of colonel Mayne. Mrs. w. T. White and daughter Miss
 Blanch, of Indianapolis are the guests of Mrs. Neal Dugger at Hilltop. They will remain for the Christmas holidays. The little son of the Rev and Mrs. O..
 P Bentley is convalescent after two
 weeks Illness.
 The Thread of the Story club will hold
 their regular meeting with Mrs. J. T. Lee
 Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
 R. H. F'onville. on the corner of Twen-
 ty-first street and AvenueF. The Ladies' Aid society of the Presby-
 terian church will have social at the
 home of Mrs. J. B. Simpson. on Avenue
 F, Thursda,- afternoon. beginning at 2:3O
 o'clock. Refreshments will be served and
 the lac,es will auction of the articles left ever from their bazaar. The public Is cor dially invited.