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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
CORONER THINKS
 COOLEY NOT GUILTY

After Investigating the case of the shooting of W. B. Sullivan on Alley A and Twenty-fourth street Saturday night Coroner Paris stated yesterday that he was of the opinion that A. J. Cooley, the man who is now being detained in tho city jail on & charge of shooting Sulli- van, is not guilty of the offense with which he Is charged
 Sometime after the shooting Saturday night the hat and pistol which are sup posed to have belonged to the man who shot Sullivan were found. The pistol is a .3S-calibre Smith & Wesson revolver. The police have possession of both the hat and gun and expect to apprehend their owner within the next day or two.
 At St. Vincents hospital last night is was stated that Sullivan was not rest ing well and at 6 late hour it was feared that he would not live through the night. The bullet perforated the intestines and it is not believed that the wounded man can survive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Mrs. WiIIiaf11 A. WaIker
 Passed Az0ay Last Nigh1
Beloved Woman One the Oldest Residents the Br mingham District Dies at Old Family Homestead Where
 She Had Resided for Over Half Century

Last night witnessed the death of one of the oldest residents of the Birming- ham district when Mrs. Gorilla Mar garet Walker passed away at the old Walker homestead in Elyton at 11:17 o'clock.
 Mrs. Walker was SI years and eight months of age to the day, and while death was indirectly the result of old age it was caused by second stroke of paralysis, which she received a week ago.
 She received first stroke about three months ago, but recovered and appeared to be in good health. The second stroke, however, was too severe and she sank into inconsistencies up to the time of her death, being unconscious for three days.
 The deceased was the widow of the late William A. Walker who passed away In 1889. and the mother of the late William A. Walker, Jr.. who passed away in 1904. She was the mother of six children, two of which survive her, while 6 host of grandchildren and great grandchildren are also left to mourn her.
 She was born in Montevallo. Shelby county, and moved to Elyton in the S0's during her childhood. The rest of her life was spent in Elyton. her hus- band erecting the famous Walker homestead in 1850. She lived in this house continuously until her death
 No more devout Christian ever lived than Mrs. Walker. She was a member of the Elyton Methodist church, and was practically the founder of Meth odism in the Birmingham district. She was of the old stock Methodists, and her sweet but strict conception of life according to the rituals of her faith won for her the love and respect of everyone with whom she came in con . tact
 Funeral arrangements have not yet been made, but it is very probable that the funeral will be held Tuesday. h.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
CORONER'S JOB IS
 SHORN OF GLITTER New Code Makes Big Cut In His Fees LESS THAN $50 A MONTH Coroner Paris Says Man Who Sue. ceeds Him Is Liable to Lose Money by Performing Duties
 of Office.
LESS THAN $50 A MONTH

One of the county offices which will code is that of coroner, while the very small number of murders and mysterious deaths has also caused the Jefferson coun- ty eoroners job to lose much of it's att tractiveness.
 Coroner w. D. Paris retires from the office in January and B. L. Brasher, who won over him and a number of other candidates in the May primary. will sue- ceed to the office. Mir. Brasher, how ever will not have the same authority which Coroner Paris has had. Tn fact, under the new code the coroner will have no jurisdiction whatever the new code relieving him of it.
 Not only has it taken the jurisdiction away from the office but the fees have also been decreased from 50 to 75 per cent and if crime in Jefferson county continues at the present low rate the pay of the office per month will be way be- low the $50 mark. Even with the present standard of fees the office is not paving anything like this amount at this time, according to Coroner Paris.
 The taking away of the jurisdiction of the coroner is the thing, however, which has hurt the office so much and the fu- ture coroner is apt to lose money in holding down the office. Coroner Paris states that before he can make an in- yestigation he must secure evidence show ing that crime has been committed; that the cause of death appears mys- terious and that an inquest Is absolutely necessary to determine how it happened and who committed the crime. Having secured this he must submit it to the solicitor or one of the judges of tine criminal court and secure an order for an investigation or inquest. If the order is not issued then the coroner is out the money spent in securing the necessary evidence to submit to the solicitor or coroner.
 For instance, if the coroner was notified that a murder has been committed in the far end of the county it would be nec- essary for him to journey there, look into the case, return to Birmingham and sub- init the matter to the solicitor or judge. who would then decide whether or not an inquest was necessary. If he decided that it was not then the expense which the coroner had already been put to would come out of the ooroner's pocket.
 At present the coroner receives $5 for holding an inquest The new code cuts this in half, while the fee of 50 cents for each witness examined has been cut to 25 cents. with the other minor fees in ika proportion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02

terment will be at Oak Hill cemetery.
 Mrs. Walkers descendants are num- bered among the most prominent resi-. dents of the district, while nearly every one of the older families were related to her.
 4 list of the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren is given be- low. The names in capital letters rep resent the children, the ones listed un- der each of them in lower case letters are the children, while those in brackets are grandchildren. All of the grandchildren and great grandchildren are living.
 LUCY E. SMITH (Afrs. T. S. Smith)- Frank w. Smith, Grace Porter Smith, S. Lawrence Smith, William Alfred Smith, Jack B. Smith, Lucy E. Smith.
 FANNIE W. LONG CMrs. James c. Long, Sr., deceased)--Dr. William w. Long, Dr. John P. Long. James c. Long, Jr., Mary c. Long, Crawford J. Long.
 AMERICA HAGOOD (Mrs Rufus H. Ha- good)--Mrs. William Bethea Rufus, Will liam, Helen and Philip, Mrs Lee K. Ter rell Qdelen, Elizabeth and Lee). Mrs. Alexander George, Mary, Claudia and Eugene), Mrs. Daniel Holt Smith Uucy Holt. Rufus H. Hagood, Jr., Robert W. Hagood.
 MARY A. MORROW (Mrs. John c. Morrow, deceased)-Mrs. J. J. Cahalan (Ella and Mary Bellel, Mrs Samuel l.. Ledbetter Samuel, Jr.. Porter and Kath- erine), Mrs. George s. Brown Francis Brown), Mrs. Benjamin T. Hagood, Charleston, S. c. (James and Eleanor), Mrs. Robert s. Cathcart, Charleston, S. c. (Catherine), Hugh Morrow d<atherne, Mary C., Marget and Annie), Mrs. John M Caldwell CElizabetlD.
 MARGARET WALKER Ca femesole, de- ceased).
 WILLIAM A. WALKER, JR., deceased William Mudd Walker Civilian, Jr), M. Porter Walker, Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr. Virginia and Robert, Jr), pr. AL fred A. Walker, Miss Louise NJ. Walker, Joseph P. Walker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
"ln Old Kentucky"

The ever youthful and successful Tn Old Kentucky" now in the sixteenth year of its career on the stage in this country, to say nothing of having been successful in England Germany, Aus tralia and South America, is announced for this week at the Bijou theatre.
 The merry little pickaninnies, the win some mountain heroine, brave Madge Brierly, the amusing Colonel, the stirring race scene, the swing across the moun- tain chasm, the burning of Queen Bess's" stable aad many other we'll re- membered episodes in this picturesque and wholesome story all go to form one of the most entertaining and absorbing dramas ever written. A fine company is promised with Miss May Stockton as "Madge" and with Charles K. French and Bert G. Clark still in the bill in their famous characterization of "uncle Neb' and "The Colonel" A brand new scenic equipment has been provided for the season of 19Os-O9. The election re- turns will be read from the stage Tues day night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
CITY COMMITTEE
 MEETS TONIGHT

The city democratic executive committee meets tonight in adjourned session to take up the contest filed by A. A. Gambill against Asa L. Hoyt, aldermanic aomi- nee of the Third ward.
 The understanding is that the commit tee will pass a resolution agreeing to take up the matter of the contest The report is that the contestant will have witnesses on hand to be examined to show that illegal votes were cast for Hoyt in the primary.
 It is reported, too, that City Clerk Shropshire will again be summoned to appear before the committee with the Third ward ballot box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Royal Message to India.

London, November Ion the occasion of the jubilee of Great Britain in the direct government of India Queen Vic toria having been proclaimed throughout India on November l, 1858. King Edward today Issued a long message to the princes and peoples of India which the viceroy the Earl of Minto, will read at the Dunbar at Jodhpus tomorrow. The mes- sage dwells upon the peaceful progress of the empire under beneficent admin istration, pays warm tribute to the loy- alty of the Indian subjects and troops, announces amnesty for prisoners and a further gradual extension of the prin- ciple of representative institutions in the direction of equality and citizenship and a greater share by the Indans in lesis- lation and the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Majestic Theatre.

w. J. McDermott, who will present a few new wrinkles in tramp delineations at the Majestic this week is quite as good as Nat Wills or Harry Vokes, and these last named are considered the great est in their line. The comedy is clean and the genial good nature of the ire pressible Weary Willie Is pleasing. The programme contains seven other very en- joyable acts. "The Ace of Trumps' pos sesses much merit and will be presented by the author himself, Frank Ferguson, assisted by Miss Lillian Woodward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
At the Gayety.

The Golden Crook Extravaganza com pany is the offering of Manager Yost at the Gayety theatre this week. The fea- ture of the performance is said to be La Vive'' in her original interpretation of the Salome dance This graceful Par isienne comes to America with the real dance-not the cheap, awkward imita- tion that is usually attempted on the American stage This dance in itself is said to be well worth the small price charged at the GaYetY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
"Human Hearts"

lIuman Hearts" will oe the attraction at the Jefferson Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday matinee.
 Good plays, like good wine, improve with age. This is certainly true of the marvelously successful melodrama, "Hu- man Hearts," which Manager Vaudeville offers for the tenth year. The company to be seen in the play this season com prlses all of last years favorites, and wherever a part could be improved upon the change has been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Thiefo Here Today

"The Thief" the great play by Henri Bernstein. which has had worldwide presentation, which ran for ten months at the Lyceum theatre, New York, will be presented at the Jefferson tonight. Bernstein's skillful analysis of vanity and eonceit, his sympathetic treatment of the conflict of two estranged yet loving hearts and their happy and logical reconciliation explain the universal vogue of "The Thief
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Emma Josephine Jones,

Mrs. Emma Josephine Jones, age 66 years, passed away yesterday at the fam- fly residence, First avenue and Seventy sixth street, East Lake. Funeral ser- vices will be held at the residence this morning at 10 o'clock and interment will be at East Lake cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Black Patti Troubadors.

The "BIacli Patti Troubadours' will make. their annual visit to Birmingham Thursday, matinee and night. appearing at the Jefferson. It will be the thirteenth annual or trans-American tour and the aggregation is said to be bigger and bet ter than ever. Many white people see Black Patti year after year and Manager Douglas will adhere to his custom of reserving the entire second floor for col ored patrons of the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
"under the Greenwood Tree. D

past seasons one of the most popular stars in the south, whose clever presenta- tions of charming comedies have won for her a. large following here, and who stands at the head of her own unique class, will play her annual engagement with her excellent company of players, including Elliott Dexter, at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow, matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02

Tn 1907-8 both state and gov ernment reports show Jeffer- son county the largest produc- CT of coal, coke, iron ore, and pig iron in the whole south. Cut the county in two and it loses in rank and importance in the eyes of the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02

posed armory and that the committee appointed to select a probable site for the building has three lots on the edge of town in view. A definite report on all matters was ordered for the next meeting.
 There was much interest manifested at the meeting yesterday afternoon. Several prominent business men were present who have already pledged their support in the undertaking of the National Guard.
 It was decided by the association yes terday that the regular monthly battalion drill would be held on next Thursday week, the second Thursday in Novem- ber Mai. Carl Seals will be in com mand The dress parade will be headed by the Boys Industrial school band.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
GUARD GOES
 OYER PLANS FOR ARMOR y

The meeting of the Jefferson National Guard association in the armory of Troop D at the city hall yesterday afternoon was largely attended and spirited ses- sion was held.
 The association met yesterday in regu- lar monthly session and the principal topic of discussion was the matter of the con- struction of building by the Jefferson county military to be used as an armory The committees appointed at the last preceding meeting were expected to re- port yesterday but most of the commit tees asked for further time before rem derng their report.
 It was stated, however, that two archi- tects were preparing plans for the pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
THE WEATHER.

Washington, November 1-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Monday and Tuesday; light, variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
k. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Cummings May Recover.-J., A. Cum

Cummings May Recoyer.--J., A. Cum. mings, the storekeeper who was shot by an unknown negro near North Bir- mingham about a week ago, is reported to be resting well at St. Vincent's hos pital. It is thought now that unless complications set in he will recover. It will be recalled that Cummings was shot in the neck and right shoulder by u would-be highway robber at the lit
 tie store which the wounded man con- ducted in the vicinity between North Birmingham park and Sayreton mines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
CITY ITEMS.

Young Mems Club.-The Young Mems Democratic club of Pratt City will hold a meeting tonight to consider the new county amendment. All members are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02

should think that new county having Bessemer as its county seat is not nec- essary he should examine for moment the situation in that splendid territory in which the thriving cities of Unfon- town, Demopolis and Faunsdale are located Here are 10000 people having 10 millions Of taxable property which is utterly without access to any county seat except by driving long distance over roads half the year impossible, or else travelling by train in many cases from 50 to 100 miles. No pretense has ever been made that this county is not needed. It would be an act of cruel injustice to refuse 1t and yet those who would defeat this amendment know full well that it is impossible for these peo- ple to get relief if the amendment is defeated.
 "The question at issue is merely one of common justice. They say to Besse- mer that they can get to Birmingham on a street car but overlook the fact that if e courthouse is located in Bes- semer business could be transacted in a few minutes which would take hours if they had to come all the way to Birmingham.p
 Work of the Republicans.
 The republicans have practically closed their campaign in Alabama, and while they do not claim to have ac- complished wonders nor to have cap- tured the electoral vote, Campaign Manager Lathrop and his active man aging secretary, Julius Sternfeld. be- lieye they have laid the foundation for a strong organization at later date MT. Sternfeld closed up the correspond ence and work of the headquarters here Saturday night and returned to Mont- gomery yesterday, where he will take up his neglected law practice. Having served as assistant district attorney he is one of the most popular young at torneys at the capital.
 Sternfelds Statement.
 MT. Sternfeld. in summing up the work of tho republican campaign in Alabama, said
 ''The campaign of 1908, from re- publican point of view, has been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Kettig Confidently Expecfs De-
 feat of the New County Proposition
BOWIE SAYS PEOPLE WILL
 DECLARE FUR HOME RULE
SternfeId Reviews Work of Republi- can Campaign and Says Firm Foundation Has Been Laid
 for the Future.

Tomorrow they win. Tomorrow they lose.
 Alabama is prepared to join hands once more with the solid south. The campaigns of the democrats the republicans and the committees on the constitutional amend ments, have practically ceased their strug- gles, and while every one is willing to admit that Bryan will carry the state, and that the Overton good roads amend ment is a sure winner, the fight which Bessemer has been making for the new county has met such determined opposi- tion that 1t is about six of one and half a dczen of the other.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-17
HOUSE PASSES LIABILITY BILL.
Provides Compensation Cor Government En-
ployes Injured in Service

Washington. May 16.-The process of clearing up
preparatory to adjournment continued in the
House to-day. The sundry civil appropriation bill
was conference, the conference report on
the Military Academy bill agreed to. the
general deficiency appropriation bill reported.
and bills passed granting compensation to
government employees for injuries sustained in the
service and creating national forest in Mime
sofa. The government employers liability bill
expressly states that the wages of employees VINO
injured in the course o. their employment
without contributory negligence misconduct
snail be continued for one year unless they are
sooner able work. II an employe Is
killed dies in the year. amount equal 10 a
years wages the remainder thereof is TO be
paid in equal proportions to his widow. children
sixteen years of age and dependent mother
the survivor survivors.
The session marked by considerable
fusion. and there sharp tilt among
Speaker Cannon and Mr.. Cochran. OF New York,
and Mr. Gaines. Of Tennessee.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-17
NO MANUFACTURERS THIRD PARTY
Members of National Association Assembling
for Convention Think II Improbable

The advance guard of members Of the National
Association OF Manufacturers who will attend th.
convention of the association opening ro-r,o--o-v
the Waldorf arrived IN this city last nfxb+ from,
different parts Of the country. More than f5so or
the 5000 members expected to attend IN. cor,
vention. IL said last night that IL was ,o,
likely that the convention would result in tn.
formation OF a third national political party A.
Indicated a few days ago In a statement mad.
by President Van CIeave.
The reason for this change is the intination that
further effort will be made az this session Of
Congress to pass the anti-injunction bill or for
consideration OF the Hepburn amendment 20 the
Sherman antitrust law. which measures the
manufacturers have been bitterly opposed
New-York tribune., 1908-05-17
CONMODITY CLAUSE TEST
Federal Circuit Court to T'ru Suits
AGAINST Railroads.

Washington, May 16.-To facilitate a fnaI de-
cislon on the constutionality and construction of
the commodities clause of the railroad rate law
Attorney General Bonaparte has addressed letters
10 the United States circuit judges Of the Sd
Judicial Circuit saying that 1t is proposed to in
sutute in the name of the United States in the
Circuit Court at Philadelphia a number Of suits
against certain railroad companies engaged in the
interstate transportation of anthracite coal from
the mines i'll Pennsylvania in violation Of the
commodities clause of the Hepburn act. The At
torney General says that the defendant railroads
desire to appear and plead answer PROMPTLY
and with permission Of the court the cases will be
submitted and argued upon the pleading and
agreed statements of facts
The Attorney General asks the Judges to agree
upon date after June Is next for hearing of
these cases by all. two the circuit Judges
as their engagements may permit. He also ad-
vises the judges that he will appear personally
and argue the cases. This application is made in
accordance with arrangements made with the at
torneys for the companies which will be defend
ants in these and in furtherance of the pur-
pose announced by the Attorney General some
the final decision the matter.
Philadelphia. May 16.-The United States Court
Of the Sd Judicial Circuit before which the
matter of the conStitutonality of the conlmodi-
ties clause of the railroad rate law will come is
composed OF Judges George Gray, of Wilmington
Del: George NJ Dallas. of Philadelphia, and Joseph
Burlington. OF Pittsburg
New-York tribune., 1908-05-17
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FOLKS TO REDUCE

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