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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17
FIRE ALARM POSTS ATTRACT ATTENTION City Is Installing Entirely New
 System ALL WIRES UNDERGROUND About Three Miles of conduits Will Have to Be Laid for Wires of
 New Fire Alarm
 Boxes.

The new posts upon which the cityS fire alarm boxes are to be mounted, which are now being erected through out the city, have been the source of much curiosity during the past few days.
 The posts are being put up pursuant to the recent ordinance passed by the city council requiring the telegraph and telephone companies to put their wires under ground in the business portion of the city.
 Under the contract which the city has with the street railway and local tele- graph companies the companies must furnish the city room on tn cir poles on which to string the fire alarm wires, as well as to allow the alarm boxes to be placed on the most convenient posts.
 Now that the wires have been ordered under ground the city has had to make provision for the laying of its fire alarm wires beneath the surface. Owing to the fact that the poles will be done away with it was necessary for the city to procure posts of It's own. Neat iron posts have been procured and they VIII pc put up on every corner De- tween Eighth avenue and Avenue c and Eighteenth and Twenty fourth streets where there is a fire alarm box.
 In order to get some of its wires under ground it will be necessary for the city to lay about three miles of conduits at it's own expense, as there will be about that much territory un- covered by the telephone or teleRranb conduits. Over the remainder of the city the fire alarm wires will be put in the conduits laid by the companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Bijou.

Miss Beulah Poynter in her delight full dramatization of Lena Rivers" Is at the Bijou this week. Thus far the play has won much success and it con tains many things that appeal to every theatregoer The story is pretty and simply told and it's humor is fresh and quaint. It's characters are deftly drawn, and to readers of the book it will be as if they had just stepped from out the printed pages of the book to the stage. Miss Beulah Poynter is in the title role and has made a great hit in the part wherever she has been seen. The production is an elaborate one. There will be a matinee this aft ernoon and the usual performance to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17
RECORD OF COURTS

Tn the chancery court yesterday de- cree of dismissal was handed down In inc ease of Matte Hannon vs. D. M. Bodelbonsieur.
 hill was filed in the case of L. Good man vs. Hardie Stevens, asking for de- cree to acquire title to certain prop erty.
 Mary J. Prescott vs. Lucia Prescott and others was the style of bill hled asking for the distribution of certain funds in the hands of the probate court.
 Tn the circuit court a suit for $5OOO damages was instituted by c. A. Atehison against R. F. Mims, constable; J. k. Garner, deputy constable, William G. Hurd, J. J. Sullivan, A. A. Randle and bondsmen The plaintiff alleges that on May F he was assaulted by these men just as he came out of mine, and was beaten into insensibility. He also alleges that he was wrongfully arrested.
 Joe Cabe vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company was the style of Slo,- GOO damage suit, the plaintiff alleging per sonal injuries.
 The Avondale Mills was named as de- fendant to a s1o,o0e suit filed by J. J. Richmond, the plaintiff asking for dam ages for alleged personal injuries re- ceiyed by him in the defendants plant
 Today's docket for the chancery court reads as follows:
 Mary Anchors vs. L. w Johns. Mike Mccarty vs. Sarah Jones, ct als.; John R. Copeland ys. Emma J. Bond, ct al; South and North Alabama Railway com pany vs. Louisville and Nashville Rail road company; Matte B, Hannon vs. E. M Vadebonceur; J. w. Davidson, ct als.. administrators vs. E. M. Tutwiler, ct als. ; Florence Crowson, pro ami, vs. Bessie Ellis, ct als.; Birmingham Machine and Foundry company vs. Charles Murray ct als.; Jennie M. Williams vs. P. F. Martin, ct als; John Vary vs R. D.. Smith; Susan T. McMillan vs. Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham; Town of Wood lawn vs. M. E. Coe, ct als; W. J. Mill per vs. W. T. Massey, ct al., two cases
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mends that the Volunteer State Life Insurance company be granted license for quarter of the year per attached petition.
 That petition of l.. H. Mastin for soft drink license at No. 2529 Second ave- nue be allowed.
 That petition of J. c. Morris and C.. A. Pugh for license be referred to alder men from the Ninth ward
 That petition of Henry French for license be referred to aldermen from the Eighth ward.
 That petition of O. M. Matthews for license for soft drinks be not allowed.
 That petition of Frank Matthews for license for pool room, corner Avenue D and Twenty street be not all lowed
 That petition of J. W. Harris for soft drink license at No. 1912 First ave- nue be not allowed.
 That petition of Mrs. Sparrow for license as Palmist be granted, and license issued for six months
 Water and Judiciary Committee.
 Present: Aldermen Cooper, O'Neill, Klotz, Fulghu um Gum, Gregg, Heidt, Forney. Absent: Alderman Moore.
 The water and judiciary committee recommends that the attached resolu- tion regarding water service on South Highlands be adopted.
 Judiciary Committee.
 Present: Aldermen Fulghum, O'Neill, Gum, Gregg, Heidt, Forney. Absent Alderman Moore.
 The judiciary committee recommends that the attached ordinance to amend section 23 of ordinance No. 1S9 be adopted.
 That the attached ordinace to amend section of ordinance 142 be adopted.
 That the attach ed ordinance to amend section S64 of the city code be not adopted.
 That improvement ordinance No. 42s be adopted.
 That improvement ordinance No. 429 be adopted.
 That the attached resolution to re- yoke certain licenses be adopted.
 That the attached resolution to ex- tend time of Aldrich franchise be adopted.
 That the attached ordinance to fur ther regulate building in the city of Birmingh am be adopted.
 That all other matters go over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17
Majestic Theatre.

Miss Alta Yolo, the distinguished con traIto, has a surprising musical novelty at this theatre this week and she is easily one of the star features of an excellent programme. She calls her act "Around the World in Fifteen Min utes." Miss Yolo does a whirlwind of quick changes of costume of the vari- ous nations in full view of the audi ence and without. resorting to any of the ancient methods of theatrical trans formation. Eddie Leslie is making everybody laugh and the beautiful In- dian idyllic comedy drama of "The Wildfiower' is full of quiet humor and heart interest," Other acts include Earl Flynn, "The Minstrel Boy" Mile Car rie; Harry Holman and Helen ParmNee, Three Musical Millers and the motion pictures.
 Matinee at 2:3O this afternoon es- pecially for the ladies and children, and at S:30 tonight the usual night per formance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17
Jones Urges Democrats
 To Go To Polls Monday

Something unusual occurred last night at the City Council meeting. Alderman Harry Jones arose in his seat, and with characteristic style called upon democracy to appear at the polls Monday and elect her nominees.
 There was some sentiment of danger in his voice. he urged every alder man to get out Monday and carry the voters to the polls, insisting that they must actively work the various wards. and prevent the election of a republican by default
 Mr Jones went on to say that it is a disgrace to the people of Birmingham that they appear only 300 strong on cleo tion day, after casting $500 votes in primary. He called attention to the fact
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17

that for the first time in the history Of Birmingham the democratic nominees have opposition and while he believed they could easily be beaten he insisted that every voter must go up and cast his ballot for the democrats.
 It is being circulated that a few re- calcitrants are working to slip in a de- feat for one of the candidates on a sleep ing public, and there Is considerable cause for worry. but if a good strength can be mustered Monday there will bs no need for worry when the ballots are counted.
 As MT. Jones has no opposition he was disinterested in his speech and the al- dermen laughed as well as eheered him for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17

L.. P Dean. station agent at Steele, on the Alabama Great Southern railroad, and W. J. Hatcher of Gadsden, were in the city yesterday. They brought here eX- eellent specimens of English walnuls grown in St. Clair county No better wal nuts are grown around the Mediterran- can.
 MT. Dean says N. w. Moorer, who lives near Steele, planted, 1b years ago, two English walnuts. They sprouted in due time and became fine trees. When they were 10 years old they began to produce nuts. and every year the crop is in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17
FINE ENGLISH WALNUTS
 ARE GROWN IN ALABAMA

creased. The yield this year Is about five bushels apiece. Discussing the subject. MT Dean said:
 MT Moorer should grow young trees to sell. If all his walnuts were planted he could soon supply this state with trees. little judicious advertising would dis close a market. The climate of Alabama is exactly similar to that of countries about the Mediterranean which supply the world with English walnuts. The tree is grown in California and MT. Moorer can by his example and experi- ence make Alabama an English walnut state also.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17
Republicans Hold Meetinq.

Republican candidates for city offices held a meeting last night at Behren's park, when speeches were made by Dr. w. T. Masterson, William Vaughan, J. s. Shelton and William M. Bailey. A meet ing will be held tonight at Simms hall in Avondale, and Saturday night the cam paign will close with rally at Cap ttaI nark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17
Rabid Dog Bites Boy.

mad dog, which was abroad on the Highlands, Tuesday, bit little Raimund Ayers, and caused considerable distur- bance. The little boy was carried to Atlanta by his mother, and the dog head was also carried along for inspee- tion. Before he was killed the dog bit several canines. and there has been a general slaughter of dogs in the neigh borhood. A aSl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17
Marriaoe Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued in the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 Joseph Davis Cooper of Brookwood to Miss Bessie Shapiro.
 John w. Wood of Woodlawn to Miss Mary B. Cooper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17
Gasoline Vaper Zgnited
 By Wafchman s Lantern
Several Wagons Burned At Plant Of Gulf Refining Co.,. Aldermen Run To Window To
 Watch the Blaze

nited and the gasoline set fire. Three of the wagons and their contents were burned and the shed was damaged.
 Had 1t not been for the quick response of the fire department the fire might have spread to the tanks nearby which would have resulted in a serious fire.
 Quite a peculiar coincidence was noted. In the city council chamber, just as Pres ident Parker called for the report of the fire committee the fire bell in the city hall tower sounded. This attracted the attention of the aldermen to bright glow visible from the western windows of the council chamber, and with the exception of three or four aldermen the members of the council hung out the windows to watch the fire for a few minutes Pres- dent Parker ordered resumption of the business before the body and the council men quit their positions in the windows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17

s75 on account of change in license.
 That c. S. Peterson be granted leave of absence and the sum of S1OO be al lowed him for the purpose of attend ing convention of city comptrollers in Louisville.
 That the Auto Scenic company be re- funded s1OO on account of license paid.
 That license of L. o. Kelly be can celled on recommendation of license in- spector as party is sick and out of bus mess.
 That pr. Hardness, city health officer. be granted leave of absence and that the sum of s75 be allowed him for the purpose of attending the tuberculosis convention in Washington, D. c.
 That the attached ordinance, providing for the payment of bills and pay-rolls, be adopted
 That attached resolution. annulling sale of certain property. be adopted.
 That attached resolution that certain bonds will be redeemed be adopted.
 Street Committee.
 Present. Aldermen Stockmar, Full shum, Burnett, O'Neill, Jones, McDon- old. Abesent: Alderman Hogan. The street committee recommended that the following bid of c. M. Burk- halter for paving alley with Vitrihed brick. under improvement ordinance NO. 39S. new series, for the sum of $10o2, same being the lowest bid submitted, be accepted.
 That special committee on Thirty sixth street matter be given further time.
 That report of city attorney on paw ing First avenue be referred to the city engineer.
 That the following ordinances be re- pealed: Nos. 333, 339, $40, 341, 342, 34S, s44, 346, 362, 3sS, 369. 372, S73 SIS. S7s, 3S3, 3s4 and 3S6.
 That petition of Thirty-fourth street property owners be referred to the city engineer and the street commissioner.
 That the petition of .Tthirty-sixth street property owners be referred to special Thirty sixth street committee.
 That the petition of Twenty-sixth street property owners be referred to the city engineer.
 That the petition of Mrs. Sallie A. Streit be allowed and the city engineer be instructed to move pipe from her lot into the alley.
 That special committee on St. Charles street road be given further time
 That the city engineer and street commissioner be granted leave of ah- sence to attend municipal improvement convention in Atlantic City, and that the usual amount be appropriated.
 That the city engineer be instructed to draw proper ordinance for paving Twenty-sixth street between Highland avenue and Madison avenue, providing for competitive bids of various paving materials.
 Miscellaneous Committee.
 Present: Aldermen Heidt, Hogan Klotz, Copeland D. R., Fulghum, Mar tin. Mcdonald. Copeland J. R. Absent: Alderman Burnett.
 The miscellaneous committee recom-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17
oil Is Destroyed.

Houston Tex, September 16.-At Sour Lake tonight lightning struck the five acre earthen tank belonging to the Texas oil company. The tank contained 4o. .oOO barrels of Oklahoma crude oil. The estimated loss is $50,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Florence pockery.

Mrs. Florence Cookery, age 50 years, died late yesterday afternoon at the family residence, 3oSo Tenth avenue, north. Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later.
 The deceased was the wife of G. G. Cookery and Is survived by him and her parents, MT. and Mrs. Jefferson Gar vIn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17

Shortly after o'clock last night a fire broke out in the plant of the Gulf Re- fning company, an oil concern on Eighth avenue and Fourteenth street, which re- suited in the destruction of quite a large quantity of gasoline and considerable damage to the shed in which the oil wagons are kept. The extent of the loss could not be ascertained last night. al- though it will not reach a great figure.
 The blaze, 1t seems, originated from the lantern of the night watchman. From all accounts he was assisting another man in drawing some gasoline from one of the wagons. It is understood that he set his lantern down, according to his statement. some 8 or 10 feet away from the wagon, and when the faucet of the wagon was opened the vapor from the gasoline which was flowing out was ls-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17
THE WEATHER.

Washington, September 16.-Weather forecast
 Alabama-Fair Thursday and probably Friday, except possibly shoWers on 'iie coast: light northeast to east winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17

weather report for twenty-four hours ending { D. m. September l6. Local or S;oa Tinted States weather bureau, Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17

Green Undertaking Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17

E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
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Present: Aldermen O'Neill, Heidt, Es- tes Klotz, Jones. Absent: Aldermen Bur nett and Hogan
 The finance committee recommends that the Gulf Fish and Oyster company be refunded $50, amount paid for license.
 That the Collier Drug Co. be refunded
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-02-07

tanned. Al shade trees within tbs iilni,s
u AM pahlis say shaii be deemed pahl.s
sss, j. Whesyer. other than . tEes
waRisn OF hls depasy, desires The cutting
az removal, In whole % ~ pAss. Of an,
pal,lsc shade iFss, NAY @isi4y 70 the tive
sanien, who shall sise public bearing
upon the Application II soiae saitsble time
and place. alter daily posting nosices Of
the hearing IN two " mofc pubiir places
Ia the tosn, and also upon the saii iteei
provided, however, that tho warden may,
L he drems Il esIedieni, grant permission
iof such cutting 90 removal, without call
ing . hearing, II the tree N quessioh V
ON q publle say outside 81 the fvsiiehsiAi
part ii the town. the limits Of such tesi.
dental part 81 the town 10 10 dssrfsnined
BY the selecsmen, No sIee sith,n SUCH
residential part shall Be cut =, The us
warden, excrIt 10 tfim u, or removed ~
him without a hearing az Aforesaid; but
IN all eases the decision 81 the tree war
den shall be hnal.
Sec. 4. Towns may ami y raise and
appropriate such sum oi ~. ~ a. They
deem necessary, 10 be eApende'. under The
direction OF the tree warden IN ekterini,
mating insect pests within the limits OF
their public ways and places. and IA the
removal from said public Ways and places
oi all tioes and other plants upon which
such pests naturally breed; provided
however, that where an owner ~ iessor
IL real estate shall, 10 the satisfaction o,
the tree warden. annually eNierminale all
insect pests upon the tree. aud other
plants within the limits Of any public
way or place abu,ilng on said fvai e.
tate. such trees and plants shall be cA'
emp, from the provisions Of this section,
Sec. s. Whoever aiiixes 10 any tree IN
public way or place a play bil, picture,
announcement, notice, advertisement OF
other thing 81 like nature, whether IN
writing OF otherwise. or cuts, paints, OF
marks such trre, except Tor the purpose
OF protecting IL and under a written per
nit from the tree warden, shall he pun
ished by a fine not exceeding 80 ior. each
oIense.
Sec. o. Whoever wantonly injures, de,
faces, breaks or destroys an ornamental
or shade tree within the limits OF any
public way or place, or whoever nesh,
gently or -wilfully by any other means
breaks down, Injuries, or destroys any
such tree, shall he liable TO the penaitie,,
prescribed in the foregoing section, and
shall in addition be liable for all damages
caused thereby.
See. s. II shall be the duty OF thu, tree
warden TO enforce the provisions OF the
preceding sections.
See. 0. This act shall take effect IRON
its passage.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-02-07
ELECTRIC POWER
STATION DAMAGED
Fire Over Boilers Did Some Damage
Sunday Evening-Flamcs Break
ing Out Through Roof When
They We're Discovered.

Fire was discovered in the boiler room
Of the Twin State Gas and Electric COM
panys power plant ON Arch street Sun.
day evening about S.i5, and before II
could be quelled damage to the amount oil
about 5000 had been done. The flames
were breaking out around the cupola on
the roof OF the building near the stack
when they were noticed and for time
il looked as if the building was in danger.
Henry +. Brown, night engineer at the
station, saw the fire above the boilers
when he opened the door OF the boiler
room to speak TO Night Fireman Chauncy
Dung. The two tried to quell the blaze
with hand hose but when It became
evident that their efforts would be in
vain Mr.. Brown telephoned TO the station
house and then asked the telephone ex-
change operator to ring in the number
of the box nearest the power station. On
the first round the number was not PLAIN
" distinguishable but few moments lat.
er j. 4. Brockington, superintendent oil
the alarm system, pulled in an alarm IRON
box 30 which rang perfectly.
The chemical wagon went TO the scene
as soon as word was received and IN a
short time had stream of water from the
hydrant at the corner Of Flat and Main
streets At about the same time hose
company No. Is got water through a
line of hose. The work Of extinguishing
the flames was not difficult and in less
than a half hour they were under, full
control. The fire was confined wholly to
the roof just above the boilers and no
damage was done to the machinery IN
the main power room. The upper, portion
OF the boilers was considerably damaged,
however and the pipe leading to. the in
jector was so heated that for a time this
appliance would not work and there was
danger that the water in the boilers would
run low.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-02-07
RAILEY HELD FOR GRAND JURY
Man Who Is Alleged to Have Forged
O. O. Wares Name Under $500 Bonds.

Milford a. Bailey, whose arrest on the
charge OF forging the name OF y. y. Ware
OF Wilmington TO two note. Of so,Voo was
told about in last weeks Reiormer, was
held for the grand jury as result Of a
hearing in Worcester, Mass, FRIDAY
morning. Bailey's bond was reduced IRON
u, 600 TO 5000 by Judge utley as Il APP
peared in evidence that Walter IL. DAVIS,
the complainant in the case, had not been
injured by the transaction to an extent
greater than 81 800. The hearing attract
ed large number OF lawyers who are in
terested in other suits which are pending
against Bailey. The first witness was Mr..
Davis who told OF his acquaintance with
Mr. Bailey and OF his business dealings
with Mr.. Ware, which had covered Pc
Rod OF 30 years. He said that Bailey
came to his office with the first note for
q. 900 bearing Mr.. Wares name and that
he Davis agreed 10 discount i If Bailey
would pay him $500 towards a debt
which he owed. Davis said Bailey claimed
that Mr.. Ware had an insurance policy
due June 90 Of that year ll905) and he
was intending to pay the note with the
money received from the policy. Davis
said he discounted the note and gave
81 500 to Bailey with receipt for the
balance. He further testified that Bailey
saw him IN the latter part OF june OF tha'
year and said he had made mistake
about the date OF the insurance policy
maturing, it being July 20 instead OF june
20 and that Ware had given him another
note to take care of the previous one until
the insurance money was received. Both
of the notes were introduced in evidence
Mr.. Ware himself testified that he had
known Davis 20 or % wears and Bailey
for about the same length of time, the
latter insuring him about % years ago
He said he saw the notes in question fol
the first time about a year ago IN the
possession of Mr.. Davis and that none Oh
the signatures was of his making MT
Ware said he never gave Bailey. note
or authorized anyone to give, 1T Tor MN
Mr. Ware had with him a large bundle
of paid checks bearing his signature and
at the request of the defendants counse
left several of them for the purpose OF
comparing the signatures with those OF
| the notes. -, -,
Soon after the hearing Bailey was able
to get bondsmen although their names
were not made public.