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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
RECORD OF THE COURTS

Yesterday was sentence day in the criminal courts, large number of pris- oners being sentenced to terms ranging from 10 days to five years n In the first division of the criminal court the following were sentenced: .Arthur welch. one year, hard labor; suspended.
 Will James, three years, penitentiary. will Powell, five years, penitentiary. Ernest Thomson, two years, peniten- tiary.
 Macon Strong, two years pententiary. Jim Brooks three years, penitentiary. Jim Baylor, 90 days. hard labor May Padgett, 20 days, hard labor. The following were sentenced in the sec- ond division of the criminal court: Annie Lykes abusive language, 10 days fin jail.
 Nick chisolm, gaming, 10 days, hard labor.
 Ike Brierson. gaming 10 days, hard labor.
 Will Goldsby, gaming, 10 days. hard labor.
 win Williams. gaming, 10 days, hard labor.
 Harrison Peoples, 10 days, hard labor. Joe Williams, violating prohibition laws, three months hard labor.
 Maggie Harris, assault and battery. 90 days, hard labor.
 Willie Jones, assault with weapon. 20 days, hard labor.
 Willie Founder, assault and battery, 10 days, hard labor.
 John Harris, carrying concealed pistol, 100 days, hard labor. Two other counts. six months each.
 Will Fears, petty larceny, six months, hard labor.
 in Judge Coleman's division of the cir cult court the following cases were dis posed of
 Tom Mears administrator for estate of Perry Franklin, vs. Yolande Coal and Coke company, judgment by consent for sS7.5
 W. c. Sears, administrator for estate of will Stoutnlire vs Yoldnde Coal and Coke company judgment by consent for $S7.50.
 Tom Mears, administrator for estate of Ed Jordan, judgment by consent Tor SSI. 50.
 Archie Foster, administrator for estate of Samuel Watson, vs 1olaHue Coai anu Coke company, dismissed on motion or < plaintiff.
 Grady Webster pro ami k. A. Gray, vs. Roberts & Shafer Co.,, judgment for $lOO. K. A. Gray vs. Roberts & Shafer Co.,, dismissed on motion of plaintiff.
 w. s. Brown vs Mary E. Drake and J. c. Drake;e suit dismissed.
 The American Lumber and Export coni- pany vs. R. J. and B. F. Camp Lumber
 ant fnr
 The following suits were filed in the city court yesterday:
 Jim Woods vs. Birmingham Southern Railroad company, for alleged personai injuries $1500. Jim Woods vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, for alleged personal injuries $1500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
ENSLEY WORK IF EXTENSION WILL INVOLVE MILLIONS Corey Party Returns North After Week Spent In h.
 specting Properties ANNOUNCEMENT MADE
 PRIOR TO DEPARTURE MT. Corey Thinks Steel Corporation Is Fortunate In Having Such Valuable
 Properties as Those In
 This District

The United States Steel officials who arrived in Birmingham Tuesday morning on tour of inspection of the Tennessee company's properties returned home last night.
 President w. E. Corey and those ac- companying him put in strenuous days work each day they were in the Birming- ham district They inspected the Ensley and Bessemer plants thoroughly and looked over their vast mineral properties. They completed their field work Friday and devoted the greater part of yesterday examining plans for improvement and ex- pansion.
 For many long hours President Corey and Second Vice President Dickson of the Steel corporation were in consultation with President Crawford, Vice President Crockard and other officials Of the Ten nessee company, going over estimates and discussing development plans in detail. After the conference had adjourned Mr. Corey dictated this statement for the press:
 Plans approved by the former manage nent of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company will be carried out practically without change.
 In addition, the following improvements will be recommended:
 Remodel blast furnaces Nos 1, and 8. about redoubling the product on these fur naces, or an increase of eco tons per day.
 Install a new 600-ton metal mixer
 Build four 100-ton open hearth furnaces.
 Open No. 1S coal mine on Pratt seam.
 The above are the principal items. These improvements, of course, involve large outlays. for additional boilers, engines and other machinery, as well as improve ments and extensions to transportation fa- cilities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12

state to carry the cotton now held by them until the new crop is safely in sight. if they so desire, in order that they may obtain satisfactory prices for the old crop remnant.
 Yesterday morning the First National bank of this city notified Secretary E. J. Cook of the Alabama division, F. E. and c. U. of America, that the institution would provide funds for necessary loans on 10000 bales of the Alabama staple at satisfactory rates and on liberal terms.
 A telegram was also received by Sec retary Cook from Montgomery, notifying him that the banks of that city would finance all cotton of union farmers in their territory.
 A phone message from the Bank of St. Clair County, Pell City, informed MT. Cook that the bank would not only pro- tect all cotton in that vicinity but added that they would be glad to loan on cot ton stored in Birmingham as we'll
 It is said the above assurances provides for all that class known as distress cot ton" in all Alabama, and when other banks are heard from throughout the state it is pointed out as certain that no man need sell a bale of cotton until the price suits him, if he chooses to borrow rather than accept the present figures
 The various state organizations have re- gently ratified their belief in 15-cent market and their concerted action has brought results similar to the above in all the cotton holding states. There is no longer any fear that enough spot cot ton can be forced out of present holders hands to seriously affect the market, and in consequence q vast amount of the best grades has been entirely withdrawn from sale.
 As d sample of the result: IL is esti- mated that union farmers of Alabama hold approximately 100000 bales. Today the market is about the 10-cent mark If 15 cents can be secured by these Ala bama holders the difference-which Is all clear profit above today's price--would amount to g, 500,000, a tidy sum to add to increased wealth of this prosperous state
 In an article which appeared in The Age-Herald March II. entitled "A Natural Corner in Cotton it was predicted that the banks of the south would readily this manner if given the opportunity. Their action of yesterday proves that the belief was we'll founded and that the financial intersts of Alabama and the south are not only able but willing to extend protection to the cotton grower when the necessity arises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
HAS SUGGES7ION
 FOR BUILDING 7UNNEL

ert Jemison of the Birmingham, Railway, Light and Power company and suggested that his company take advantage of the opportunity, assist in the construction of the tunnel, make it broad enough for car Iines and thus open up the beautiful val ley beyond.
 MT. Jemison did not think the idea timely, but I believe that right now noth- ing better could be done. Five minutes more added to the distance by street car from town would amount to little, and residence section that shady valley, with the fine view of Shades mountain be- yond, is unexcelled in the district.
 Certainly, if the tunnel is constructed, the railroad company should share the expense"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12

Was 1t a political scheme that was worked by the announcement of Mayor Ward that he would not run for re-elec- tion?
 This question is being generally asked on the curbstones. It is well understood on the streets that President Goodall of the Law and Order league is responsible for the Mayors withdrawal. The rumor goes that MT. Goodall solicited the sup port of the Mayor in favor of F. M. Jackson and that on the understanding that MT. Jackson would be candidate MT Ward withdrew.
 To the consternation of many, however, no sooner did Mayor Ward withdraw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12

That the tunnel through Red mountain ought to be built, must be built and is going to be built, appears to be a gen. orally understood proposition.
 The newest suggestion is to the effect that the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company would, or should, or might be induced to bear part of the expense of this great undertaking.
 James Bowron, who has had an eye on the development of the district for many years said yesterday: Several years ago I remember the discussion of narrow wagon road tunnel through Red mountain was up.
 At the time wrote to President Rob-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
DNAIOR WARD MA y YEZ BE
 IN FIGHZ AZ THE FINISH

than MT. Jackson announced that he would not run under any circumstances. a statement was given out by member of the league that the league would not indorse any candidate and a card ap- peared to the effect that an already an nounced candidate had been prohibi- tionist.
 Many are asking if the scheme was to get Ward out of the way. Certainly there has been great deal of moving in the undercurrents as seen by the out ward ripples. However, if the promised candidate does not appear, Mayor Ward is not to be left out of the reckoning. In fact. many suggestions are heard that he might return to the fray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12

Financial fiurries, so called, often work good to us, be- cause they teach us economy, which is the basis of wealth.
 We can save on unneces- sary food stuffs which are not only costly in money, but in health.
 Grape-Nuts and good cream furnish a wholesome, economical breakfast, and many & thrifty clerk or office man, is learning that a Grape-Nuts breakfast saves money and makes brains.
 It is made of wheat and barley and is a perfectly bal anced food.
 There's 8 Reason
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
TAFT IS INDORSED
 IN THREE COUNTIES
COUNTY CONVENTIONS HELD YES TERDAY BY ADMINISTRATiON WING OF PARTY-THoMPSo IN- DoRSED FOR CHAIRMAN.

The adninistra ton faction republicans ,held several important county conven- tions yesterday, all of which, according successful ones. Ashland Tuscumbia and Thorsby were three of the towns where conventions were held.
 The Clay county convention was held at Ashland with a large and enthusiastic crowd present, and instructions were given to the delegates to the district convention which is to be held in Lafay- cite April 2S, to vote for Taft. Clay county is the largest republican county in the Fifth district, and the action or the convention Is taken as an indication by the administration leaders that the Fifth district will instruct for Taft. Del egates to the state convention to be held in Birmingham on May were likewise instructed while J. O. Thompson was in- dorsed for reelection as state chairman No action was taken as to national com mitteeman.
 The republicans of Colbert county gath cred at Tuscumbia and instructed the delegates to the district convention, which is to be held in Decatur on April 22, and to the state convention in Birming- ham to vote for an instructed delega- ton to the national convention for Taft The reelection of J. o. Thompson for state chairman was also indorsed.
 At Thorsby the republicans of Chiffon county assembled just before noon Judge l.. H. Reynolds seemed the controlling spirit and every action was practically unanimous, while Taft was as popular there as at Ashland and Tuscumbia. me district convention is to be held in An n:ston on May and the delegates to 1t as well as the state convention were in structed for Taft. National Committee man Scott was present and entered an objection to an instructed delegation, but if was carried over his protest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
creditors Reach Compromise:

At a meeting of the creditors of nroda Brothers of Ensley, bankrupt, yesterday a majority of those present agreed to accept the offer to compro mise the existing debts for SS 1-s ents on the dollar. The matter has been certified up to Judge Hundley for confirmation or rejection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
IrehIe cIef cluh.

The third and last concert of the Treble Clef club announced for the sea son of 1907-0S will take place at the Jef- ferson theatre Thursday night, April 23. Flavia van den Hende. the distinguished violoncellist, will be ti.- solo artist of the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
Marriage Licenses Issued.

The following marriage licenses were issued in the office of the pro bate court yesterday:
 w. E. Arnett to Miss Blanche Miles. Walter A. Bell to Miss Bertha A. Summers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12

reports for the last two years, so It may seem to some too busily officious in me to be writing at such length. I can only plead the importance of the subject at this time as my excuse. I lost dear lit- tie friend last year from typhoid and | believe more firmly every year that ev- cry death from typhoid fever is useless death.
 will say in closing, for the benefit of such unsopisticated minds as gave vent through a newspaper man a short time ago, in regard to some sanitary abuse that had been discovered, to the remark. 'sWhat are our health officers doing?" etc., that they are doing all they they can and more than any stranger would ever guess they could do with the laws we have and with the backing they get from the powers that be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
THE WEATHER.

Washington, April 11.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Fair Sunday; slightly cooler in south portions; Monday fair, warmer; light to fresh north to northeast winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
Judue sharoe's Committed.

Judge H. A. Sharpe's campaign commit tee. which appears in another column.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
The Talk of the Town

Our prompt service at lunch time is the talk of the town. The service IS lightning fast and the lunches are well suited to warm weather, neither, too much nor too heavy. That is the reason several hundred people lunch with ns daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
ALABAMA BANKS TO
 LEND ON COTTON ASSURANCES GIVEN TO UNION FARMERS THAT THEY GAN GET SUFFICIENT ACCOMMODATED IF THEY ARE IN DISTRESS.
 

The bankers of Alabama have made 1t possible for the union farmers of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12

Birmingham, Ala, April Il, 1908. ather conditions for 24 hours ending
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-24
Life In Troubled Haiti.
From Leslie's Weekly.


Dislike of seeing others of their race
prosper is trait that crops out i'm the
Haitian character in the frequent upris-
ings. In the majority of these the better
class have no part, for the real aristo-
Gratis take no part in political affairs.
Many of the Haitian presidents have been
both cruel and corrupt, and il seems sur
pi Using that the whole system of govern
m.ant has not crumbled long ago. The en-
tire republic Is governed by a network of
generals, who hold in their hands the
rover of life and death. These men rule
after the fashion Of a SchoOlboy bully and
DIAL out Justice in cruel manner 1t
would l,c unfair not to say that some OF
these men are really capable and are do
ing he best they know for the welfare
of their country. but these are hopelessly
in The minority.
The Haitian official can do more exas-
peratins things to annoy foreigner and
give him mere trouble in a polite way
than any other man i'm the same capacity
on the globe. Demanding ones passport
AT IN. NEST incpportune times Is his prin-
cipa. occupation just now. and IL had
NOT fe:t absolutely sure that Haitian
oa;cer feared the American government
as heartily as he hated her citizens, /
might perhaps have been alarmed when.
I'm Jacnel, two soldiers were sent out to
bring me before their commanding officer.
AS / walked into the ill-smelling room.
where q tawdrily dressed negro sat- the
spiders stacked their guns in the door.
in order that / might not, escape. This
official demanded my passport, which he
scrutiniZed carefully. at the same time
eyeing ne suspiciously. Then my camera
must be ortned and examined. Finally,
after fifteen or twenty minutes, l was al
lowed to GO but ever after that during. my
stay i'm the town / was under the watch
full eye of a soldier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-24
E. R. THOMAS LAME FOR LIFE
Kneebone Broken in Auto Crash to
Be Operated On.

long BRANCH, n. j.. August DE.
r. Thomas will be obliged to pay dearly
for that flying trip from his Holmdel stock
farm in 12O-horsepower Hotchkiss racer
on the evening of August IA. which ter
minated here in a collision, resulting in
the death of two horses and injuries to
himself and Daniel Connolly, cOachman
for the Knickerbocker Stables.
1t was thought at first that Mr.. Thomas
had sustained a dislocated right leg at
the knee. further examination, how
ever, revealed that the end of the knee
bone had been fractured. and conditions
have since developed which render neces-
sary an. operation for the removal Of a
fragment Of the bone. This operation will
be performed at the Monmouth Memorial
Hospital here during the coming week
by DR.. Brewer of Roosevelt Hospital and
DR.. j. A. Blake of New York. assisted
by DR.. Edwin Field of Red Bank.
Mr. Thomas will regain the use of his
limb. but as a result OF the operation he
will be lame the rest OF his life.
For eight days his leg has been in a
plaster cast. The injury was examined
by his physicians yesterday and the opera
ton was decided upon. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-24
NEGROES COMMEND DENEEN
APPLAUD GOVERNORS FIRM
NESS IN SURPRISING RIOTS.
Formal Resolutions Adopted at First
Public Meeting of Blacks Since
the Outbreak

CHICAGO August pa dispatch to
the Tribune from Springfield. H., says:
Two representative bodies of negroes
yesterday passed formal resolutions ap-
plauding Gov. Deneen for the firmness
with which he suppressed the recent riot
ing and declaring for cooperation with
the chamber of commerce and the bust
ness mems association in the prevention
of reoccurrence of rioting and the pun
ishment of offenders.
The meetings, which were the first pub
lie gatherings of blacks since the riot.
were held at the Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church and at st. Johns Methodist
Episcopal Church, respectively.
The eth Infantry expects to return to
Chicago Wednesday. if no trouble occurs
been paid. For the first time since the
rioting the saloons were allowed to re-
sumo business today. Half dozen
saloonkeepers were arrested yesterday
for opening prematurely.
Claims for Property Burned.
The city council will meet tonight to
receive claims for property burned by
the mob committee Of appraisers will
be appointed A board of estimate
places the total amount Of the claims at
SO, do, exclusive of six lives, for which
the city may have to pay at the rate OF
5000 each.
The coroner today will hold induests
on the bodies of John Coldwell AND AND
Frank Delamore, riot victims. The nrst
work of the grand jury probably Will be
an investigation of the lynching OF scott
Burton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-24
MoToRMEN MISUNDERSTOOD.
Severely Hurt in Stampede Wher
Chicago Trolleys Crashed.

CHICAGO, August ga stampede fol-
lowed the collision of two street cars at
Wentworth avenue and 26th street yes
terday, and seven persons were injured,
two Of them perhaps fatally. The acct
dent was caused by a misunderstanding
between the motormen Of the two cars.
The Wentworth avenue car struck the
26th street car in the middle, crushing in
the side and derailing IT,
The passengers imprisoned within the
cars broke the windows, tors at the wire
nettings and crushed one another in an
attempt to escapes
The most seriously injured were Edward
King, conductor of the 10Th street car,
and Frank Wilke. motorman of the Went
worth avenue car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-24
Why He Lost His Friends.

From the Success Magazine.
He was always wounding their feelings.
making sarcastic or funny remarks at
their expense.
He was cold and reserved in his man.
ner, cranky. gloomy, pessimistic.
He was suspicious of everybody
He never threw the doors of his heart
wide open to people, or took them into
his confidence.
He was always ready to receive assist
ance from his friends. but always too busy
or too stingy to assist them in their time
of need.
He regarded friendship as a luxury, to
be enjoyed, instead of an opportunity for
service.
He never learned that implicit. generous
trust Is the very foundation stone of
friendship. He never thought 1t worth
while to spend time in keeping up his
friendships
He did not realize that friendship will
not thrive on sentiment alone; that there
must be service to nourish it,
He did not know the value of thought
fulness in little things.
He borrowed money from them.
He was not loyal to them
He never hesitated to sacrifice their rep
utation for his advantage.
He was always saying mean things
about them in their absence.
He measured them by their ability to
advance him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-24
KILLED HIS MoTHER-IN-LAW.
Indiana Woman Shot While Trying
TO Save Her Son.

IAPoRTE, Ind. August 24.-While try
ing to warn her son. Edward Meacham
that his life was in danger. Mrs. Sarah
NJ Meacham. forty-eight years old. was
shot toydeath yesterday by her son-in-law.
Williana DELPHI. who emptied the con-
tents OF a shotgun into her back. The
tragedy, TOOK place IN IN ene a amyaru OF
A quarrel between the. men ended in
DELPHI starting for his house with the
avowed intention of getting a gun with
which to shoot, Meacham.
Mrs. Meacham hearing OF Delph's
threat. hurried to the Topper house to
warn her son. AS, she was about to en-
ter the house DELPHI came up behind.
leveled shotgun at the house door and
fired The charge entered Mrs. Meach-
ANS heart and lungs.
DELPHI defied those on the farm to take
the gun from him until Deputy Sheriff
Anstiss arrived. He refused to say any,
thing of the shooting. Mrs. Meacham was
born in Worcester. Md. Her husband is
dead and five children survive her, in
Guiding the wife Of DELPHI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-24
LIEUT.. dick" GILMoR DIES.
Brother of Col. Harry Gilmor.
Wounded Twice in Civil War.

BALTIMORE. August 24-Lieut Rich
ard Tilghman Gilmor died yesterday at
the Confederate Soldiers Home at Pixies
Vile
Born at Glen Ellen, Baltimore county,
sixty-eight years ago, he was brought to
Baltimore in early life by his parents
For alleged participation in the riot of
April 10. 1861. when the 9Th Massachu-
sets Regiment was mobbed. he was ar
rested and held in $4,000 bail He went
south soon afterward. but was stopped
at Fort Monroe and confined on board the
sloop-of-war Cumberland. After a brief
confinement he was released and ordered
to return to Baltimore, but instead he
walked thirty-five miles and took a
steamer for Richmond.
ray to organize his company he was
elected second lieutenant when the COM
rany was mustered into the Confederate
service as Company H, LIST Maryland In
fantry. When the regiment went out of
service. in August, 1862 Lieut.. Gilmor
enlisted as a private in the 18th Virginia
Cavalry. Later, when his brother, Col.
Harry Gilmor. organized the I'd Maryland
Cavalry. he was elected first lieutenant
of it. He was twice wounded-in the leg
into Maryland. and in the left side at
Winchester in October. 1864, when OppOs-
ing Sheridans troopers.
He was in command of the I'd Maryland
from February to April, 1863. and was
paroled in June, returning to Baltimore in
August In February. 1892 he was adj
mitted to the Soldiers Home.
For fifteen years after the war he was a
bailifY in the criminal court under his
brother the late Judge Robert Gilmor.
He is survived by brother. Graham
Gilmor a member of the Confederate Sol
| diers' Home at Little Rock Ark. and a
married sister, Mrs. Halstead Boyland,
living in France.
The funeral will be held tomorrow.
! Burial will be in the family lot in Loudon
Park