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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
INSIDE GOSSIP OF
 THE RICH1Y CASE
RUMoR SAYS HEINslSTED ON RE- TANNING OFFICIALS NOT AP- PROVED AT GENERAL OFFICES OF THE SOUTHERN.

The general belief that M. NJ. Richey formerly manager O. the middle and west ern district Of the Southern railway was not removed only because of desire on the part Of the railroad to cut down eN- penses, was intensified yesterday in Bir- mingham when 1t was rumored that an altogether different matter caused the re- quest for the resignation
 The Southern officials in Birmingham would not make statement in reference to the reports.
 According to this report the resignation was requested because Mr Richey re- trained from carrying out the instructions of General Manager C. H. Aclkert to dis miss A. Ramseur,, superintendent, and $. G.. Ramsey, trainmaster, of the Asheville division of the Southern. IL is an open secret that MT. Richey declined to dis charge the men, stating that they were faithful and efficient. Then they were discharged from the office of the general manager. Since that time, according to the report, there has been coolness be- tween MT. Ackert and MT. hichey. As Is remembered, when the Asheville off cials were discharged there was gen. eral protest all along the line.
 The man discharged A. Ramseur, is the father of Ralph Ramseur, MT. Richey's son-in-law and chief clerk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
WANTS BLACK MAN
 TO GO TO AFRICA
Coptic Priest of Abyssinia Delivers
 Lecture Here In Favor of Re- claiming Continent.

The Rev. c. F. Checlyzli, an Abyssinian black Jew priest of the ancient Coptic Church of the East, who claims to be the former ecclesiastical and educational representative of Emperor Ras Fl Mene- 1ik of Abyssinia, arrived in Birmingham Tuesday and on Tuesday night spoke at Mason City college. Yesterday morning he spoke at Miles Memorial college and last night at Tuggle institute In the course of his address last night on the subject, Shall the Blacks Return to Africa?" he said:
 'Inasmuch as the Supreme Organizer of all organic bodies has contributed to nature the authority to be the contribu- tor and sole compiler of the bounds of every species of the higher order, it be- hooves the black man, for whose phy- siological and psychological characteris- tics nature has developed a continent, to return and take possession. As the Cush- ties, the most developed of the blacks who occupied Ethiopia, Egypt, Phoene- cia and Babylonia, contributed the pri- mary essences of civilization to the then debased southern Romans and Grecians a unit of the white race, so has God arranged that those blacks, sons of Phut, who by incidence and other natural causes became debased, to be led by providence to countries of the white race to come in contact and regain the same. The reconstruction of Africa by natives of the white race is only a retribution of God to make these whites labor and de- velop for the cruelty and robbery per petrated on the ancestors of those blacks now living in the countries of the whites; which development finally will fall back in the hands of the blacks, to whose assistance will come their yellow off, springs, the Mongolian. On this conti-. nent there will never be harmony-for this is a white mans government. The black mans future possibilities are great, if he be patient and united"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved:
 $10O0-E. O. Lipscomb and wife to Laura Lillian Heaslett real estate situated in section 20, township r. range ? west, known as lot 1 in block A., as shown on the map of the survey of the King Land and Improvement companys third addi- tion to Kingston, fronting 50 feet on the east line of Forty-second street and ex- tending back 140 feet to a 15-foot alley in the rear.
 $2650-John w Tomlinson and wife to Addie J. Harrell. the east half of lot IT in block 136, Birmingham as shown on the map of the survey of the Elyton Land company. the said property fronting 25 feet on the north line of Avenue c, be- tween Twentieth and Twenty first streets, and extending back 140 feet to an alley in the rear
 $1795 .20-J. T. Galloway to the Alabama Home Building and Loan association, lots g. 10 and II in block l, North Kingston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
Thaxton Again Reprieved.

A telegram was received yesterday by Attorney D. B. Anderson from his law partner, F. D. McArthur. who is now in Montgomery, stating that Governor Conner had again reprieved Henry Thaxton for i5 days. Thaxton was to have hanged on December 27, but a To-day respite was re ceived by the sheriff while Thaxton was standing on the gallows and shortly be- fore the expiration of this reprieve an other reprieve of 15 days was given. Prep aration was being made to hang the negro tomorrow. Chief Deputy Sheriff Lucien c. Brown stated yesterday afternoon that he had received no official notice from the governor of the additional repreve reported in Attorney McArthurs tele- xram
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
ENGINEER IS DEAD
 FROM DERAlLMENT
M. V. NELSON, BIRMINGHAM MAN, MEETS DEATH ON THE SHOUTS SERIOUSLY HURT.

NJ. V. Nelson, an enginer of about four years service in that capacity for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, was killed yesterday afternon at Chulsa, near Hanceville, on the Stouts Mountain branch of the road. It is understood that the engine which Nelson had In charge ran off the track and when it got down on the ties turned over, pinning the engineer under it. No one else was seriously injured.
 The deceased engineer was a Birming- ham man, his home being at 2O11a South Twentieth street. He was about A years of age and is survived by his widow and several children. The funeral ar rangements had not been made last night, The remains are being held in the morgue of Shaw & Son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
No One To Blame For Fire.

It Is held that no one Is to blame for the fire in the store of Rosen & Coplon on Second avenue some time ago. The jury empaneled by Sheriff Higdon at the request of State Commissioner Frank Julian for the purpose of Investigating the fire made it's report yesterday morning in which 1t declared that there was no evidence to indicate any violation of the law. The report indicates that there were certain peculiar circumstances but noth- ing necessarily criminal. The investiga- tion was made under the direction of A. S. Cowan, Jr., for Sheriff Higdon, by a jury composed of s. A. Ellis, M M. Will Hams and D. B. Luster
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
DARK HORSE MAY
 GET INTO FIGHT
Rumor Says We'll Known Alderman May Decide To Run For
 Mayor.

There has simply got to be another can didate for mayor. Several names are prominently mentioned. Several prom inent citizens are considering the matter. The general trend of political talk is to the effect that it is going to be three sided combat sure as fate
 An alderman, not one of the ordinary kind, is being urged to run on all sides. He is man whom the people know for his worth, and he really considers the matter seriously, but he puts up one proviso: T won't run if we can possibly get George Ward into the race!
 That sentiment is heard from many other quarters. There are said to be many prohibtionists who would favor his candidacy, in spite of the fact that he did not vote for it. Mayor Ward has signified his intention of withdrawing from politics, but in case his friends win in their arguments it would be one of the warmest fights ever known in Bir mngham.
 On the other hand, the alderman in question would put up a great fight in case he enters the race. An announce ment is expected within the next few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23

Jane MaSinson ct al ejectment: W T. Hewlett. administrator vs John Mat thews. ct al, ejectment; w. T. Hewlett administrator, vs. Frank White ct al etectment W. T. Hewlett, administrator, vs John James, ejeotmenG w. T. How lett administrator, vs. Jennie Williams, ejectment.
 City Court Docket.
 In the first division of the city court, Judge Ferguson presiding, the following cases are set for trial today:
 J. l.. Mitchell vs. E. S. Larmore. appeal by plaintiff; J. L. Mitchell vs. Thomas Ellard, appeal by plaintiff; F. M Boykln vs. Bailey & Howard ct al, assumpsit; Troy Collar company vs. Harris Goldstein, assumpsit: S. Steinfield & Co., ct al ys Harris Goldstein, assumpsit; International Shirt and Collar company vs. Harris Goldstein, assumpsit; N. J. Basen vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, appeal by defendant
 Judge Nesmith presiding, the following cases are set for hearing today in the second division of the city court:
 M. F. Sims Vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages: Mat Carr vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. damages; Mrs Robert Frank vs Birmingham Railway Light and Power company, damages; Butler Cox vs. Alabama Great Southern Rail- road company, damages.
 In the third division of the city court, Judge Sharpe presiding, the following cases are set for trial today:
 Carrie Mcqueen vs. Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company dam ages; B. r. Parker vs. Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company, damages; James B. Brannum vs. W. NJ. Freed, damages; Mrs. Ruth A. Allen vs Bir- mingham Railway Light and Power com pany, damages.
 In the equity division of the city court, Judge Senn presiding, the following docket is set for disposal today:
 J. B. Garber, trustee, etc, vs. R. R. Robinson, ct al; R. J. Hogan vs Mrs R. R. Robinson ct al; Mrs. M. M. Waldrop, etc. vs. Mildred Neharge ct al Fannie A. Prouty vs. William G. Lumsford ct al Robert Maunek vs. George Triple ct al; Richard Austin vs. Thomas Stobert; J. w. Sweet ct al vs. E. J. McCrossin ct al.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
POLICE TO MARCH
 LIKE SOLDIERS
MILITARY DISCIPLINE WILL BE IN AUGURATED TODAY, THE FIRST MARCH TO BE STARTED AT s:so O'CLOCK.

Hep Hep Kill dat cop if he don't keep stepl"
 Today at 330 p. m. the evening shift of the Birmingham police force will march in regular order to the beats. Fat police- men, long ones, lean cops handsome cops, and even ugly cops, will march in all their full uniforms down the front steps of the city hall, out into the broad day light of Nineteenth street down Third avenue to Eighteenth street, thence to Second avenue, then to Twentieth street, the Louisville and Nashville depot and Twenty-second street and First avenue, where the last mon will go to their beats.
 Military form, so essential to police discipline, has at last been adopted. Chief Bodeker issued the order yesterday, and it will surely be pulled off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
"Ben Hur,"

3 Of all the spectacular productions of modern times none has been credited with so long run of prosperity as has Klaw & Erlangers popular dramatic spectacle, "BenHu It is today crowned with record of over 2500 performances and has been seen by more than 5,000,000 peo- pie It's the biggest thing ever put on the stage. and no more appropriate offer ing could have been chosen than Ben Hur" for one of the big offerings of the season at the Jefferson theatre, where it Is to be the attraction January 27, 2S and 29, with a special matinee on Wednesday,. January 29. The advance sale of seats opens this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
INVESTIGATION OF
 COLLEGE DEMANDED
DISCHARGED MEMBERS OF FAC ULTY OF AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE APPEAL TO THE LEGISLATURE.

Jackson, Miss. January 22.-(Spe- ciaL)-The trouble at the Agricultural and Mechanical college at Starkville broke out in new place today when Professor Leavell, Dr. Crigler and Com mandant Welborn arrived to appeal to the legislature for a hearing and ap- peared before the committee on univer- sities and colleges They will demand legislative investigation, it is said, and so acute has the situation become that President Hardy has been telegraph ed to come to Jackson a once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
TRADERS NATIONAL BANK.
Old Directors and Officers Elected At
 Annual Meeting Yesterday.

The stockholders of the Traders Ma tional bank of Birmingham held their annual meeting and reelected their old board of directors as follows: O. E. Smith, John H. Miller, Frank Nelson, Jr.. Sibley P. King, Felix I. Tarrant and John H. Frye.
 The directors met and reelected the old officers namely John H. Frye, pres ldent; o. E. Smith, vice president; C. H. Seals, cashier; John H. Miller, attorney. The reports showed the bank to be in a f1ourishing condition. The regular semi annual dividend of per cent was de- clared by the directors early in the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
BIG PIG IRON SALE MADE
 BY WOODWARD COMPANY

It was currently reported in iron circles yesterday that the Woodward company had made large sale to the United States Cast Iron Pipe concern. for dellv- cry covering the year It was first ru- mored that the trade amounted to 75,- 900 tons. but last night it was understood that the tonnage was 50,0OO which would be regarded as big sale even for boom times. The price is supposed to have been around s1s on No. basis.
 The Woodward Iron company, as a rule, keeps only two. of its three furnaces in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
At the Biiou,

The usual Thursday matinee will be given at the Bijou theatre this afternoon, following the Bryan speaking. The morn ing exercises will not interfere with the matinee, which will begin sat the usual hour: "Piff! Paff Pouf!' is pleasing theatregoers this week. It is a tuneful show and the comedy is of sort to amuse without requiring any thought Ben Grinnell looks after the principal comedy work and the musical numbers are most pleasing. A lively chorus of girls is a feature that wins applause There is also a pony ballet that figures extensively in the festivities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23

operation at one time This being so, a sale of 50,o00 tons, added to other sales all ready booked, would take the company out of the market the greater part of the year.
 Sales of Birmingham delivery iron made this month total about 1oooo tons, not counting the 50,00O tons reported to have been made by the Woodward com pany.
 The Tennessee company and the Sloss- Sheffield company. which have firmly maintained the s13.5O schedule since Janu- ary l. have reported no important sales this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
cURRAN SUBMITS REPORT.
Shows Amounts of old Fines and For
 feiture Bonds For 1907.

Here is an interesting report of a branch of the police court for last year:
 Hon. Mayor and City Council.
 Gentlemen--I hereby submit the fol- lowing amount of old fines and for feiture bonds for the year ending De- cember 31. 1907: Collected, January. $3S.50 February, SEQ; March, s271 50; ; April, $67 .50; May. $S17; June. $333 25 ; July, s144; August, $297 50: September $49. 30; October, $53 November, $359 December, s325. Total $2845 .75. Re- spectfully yours J. J. CURRAN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
Sousa and His Band.

The advance sale of seats for the ap- pearance here Friday, matinee and night, of Sousa, his band and company of soloists, indicates that the attendance will be splendid at both concerts. Pub lie school children are taking advantage of the opportunity to hear Sousa at popular prices at the matinee and Man ager Douglas has been authorized to provide other institutions of learning with tickets at the same price, The matinee programme is one of the famous band masters very best and will equal the programme for the night entertainment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 Tarpley Hubbard of Locust Fork to Miss Rosa Snow.
 J. w. Seay of East Birmingham to Mrs. Minnie Palmer.
 J. G. Harris of Woodlawn to Mrs. Allie Rader.
 Newt Lindsey of Bessemer to Miss Ma hittieble Jane Salter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
BattIeship Accepted.

Washington, January 22.-The battle ship Mississippi was formally accepted by the government today and will be taken over tomorrow morning at the League Island (Pennsylvania) navy yard. She is to be commanded by Capt John c. Fremont, formerly naval attache at St. Petersburg and Paris, who is now on his way home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
Bank Closes It's Doors.

huntington. W. Va. Janaury 22.- The Citizens bank at Breckley, near here, closed its doors today. and is in charge of Banking Commissioner Sam uel V. Matthews. It is said run made by depositors caused the suspension. The capital stock Is $100,000.
 labor troubles at Goldfeld.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
Augusta In New Hands.

Augusta, Ga, January 22.-The Augusta Baseball club, including franchise, all ball players under contract and other holdings, were purchased by a citizens stock company, capitalized at s50O0. this evening, from Carr & Steiner. Charlie Dexter will be manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
Lyric Channes Hands.

Mobile, January 22.-Jake Wells to- day closed a deal for the Lyric theatre, a vaudeville house. and it is believed that this playhouse will in the future play the high-class attractions. The old Mobile theatre is expected to be given over to the popular priced attrac- tions. No official announcement has been made. Jake Wells takes over the Lyric on February l next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
"LittIe Johnny Jones.n

Little Johnny Jones'" the song show, comes to the Jefferson theatre today, matinee and night. The Dallas (Texas) Morning News says of this George M. Conan production:
 numerous company is required to fulfill the obligations of the plot and the song and dance accessories, and Joseph M. Gaites, under whose direction those performers are. has not spared ex- pense in filling the requisite complement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
At tie Majestic.

Tonight, at the Majestic theatre, a re- marlxabe feat will be attempted when Herbert Brooks, the man of mystery, will endeavor to escape from a dry goods box in which he has been securely nailed. Brooks will first be handcuffed, manacled and shackled by Chief of Police Bodeker or Officer Murphy. He will then be placed in a stout box and securely nailed in. In 15 minutes he promises to make his appearance. A prominent mer- chant has wagered 500 that the feat can not be accomplished and the merchant will be on the stage to see the job well done. Box tricks i've been seen here be- fore but none so~complete as the one Brooks proposes to demonstrate at the Majestic theatre tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
Fifth District.

J. D. Pinson, overseer .ss =. ... ...$ 60.00 J. M. Vest labor, 20 days ... ... 5000 Charles Blythe, labor, 25 days ... .. 37.50 Bert Keith, labor, 17 days =. =. 25.50 George Thach, labor, IT days =. =. 25.5O Bert Pitts, labor, 13A days =. =. 20.62 Robert Ellington, labor, 16A days. 24.3S Dave Horton, labor, F days .. =. 1900 Brock Goodwin, labor, TEA days %. 26.62 Oscar Keith, labor, F days ... ... 25.5O Jessie Dean, labor, TIA days ... ... 25.SS George Mitchell, labor. 15& days. 2S.62
 Total x349 10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
THE WEATHER.

Washington, January 22.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Thursday; colder in northern portion; Friday fair. colder; winds becoming north and fresh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
Fourth District.

w. G. Powell, overseer =. ... ... ...$ 75.O0 T. F. Green, labor, 23 days =. =. 34.5O Green Pent, labor, 22 days .. ... . 35.0O Farlan Johnson, labor, 20 days ... 5000 R. Hill, labor, 23 days =. ... ... 345O Ed Hawkins, labor, IA days ,. ... 21 0O Dock Ayers, labor, 15 days B. =. 22.5O Will Ray, driver and team, 13 days 45. .50 M. Jones, driver and team, days 24.50
 Total. ... =. ... ... ...1 ... ..$320 50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
Natures good, healthy, red blood will cure most any disease.

Coffee, in many people, destroys the red corpuscles and impoverishes the blood. A definite change is made by leaving off coffee entirely and using well boiled, delic- ious Postum in it's place. You can prove this by trial. Read "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. "There's a Reason
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
Sixth District.

R. L. Ware. overseer ... .. ... ...$ 75.OO G. L. Hale, labor, 1872 days ... ...y 27. .50 Luke Harris, labor, Is days ... ... 27.00 Felix Sullivan, labor, + days U. ... 25.5O John Sullivan, labor, + days 25.50 B. Blythe, labor IT days ... ... =. 25.5O N. E. Ware, labor, 10 days =. .. 15.00 Earle Gill, labor, days ... ... ... 800
 Jim McCombs, labor, days ... 7.5D John Hudson, labor, days ... .. 300 l.. D. Dufuy, labor, days .. .... 300 George Sullivan, labor, 1 day ...-...- 1.5O T. c. Self, team and driver, days. 14.09 w. w. Higinbotham, blacksmith ... 5.90 Pink Posey, house and barn rent 500 Total =. $27O. 30
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
Third District.

A. J. Pitts, overseer =. :. ... ...s 75 OO Harvey Pitts. driver, 1872 days =. PATS Tina Kirk, driver, Is days =. =. ... 24OO Pearl Farrow, labor, 13 days ... =. 19 50 MT. London. labor, days =. ... 800 Birt Hawkins, labor, 141a days ... 21.75 Charley Kemp, driver Is days ;. 24OO Ike Dozier, labor IS days =. ... 19 50 Walter Evans, labor, 1872 days. ... 2475
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
Second District.

Frank Pitman, overseer =. -. ..$ 75.0O Tal Rogers, teamster, 23 days ... .. 3450 Dwight Norwood, tea. ster, 20 days 30 00 Elias Snow, labor, 15 Says u. ... 2700 Carlos Springfellow. labor, 791a days 29 25 Walter Parsons, labor, 1872 avs .. 27.75 Jim Johnson, labor, 20 days ... =. 5000 Elisha Wright, labor, 171a days ... 26.25 Tom Miles, labor, 10 days =. =. =. 15.OO J. c. Williams, labor IS days =. =. 27.00 Ali Stringfellow labor, days ...t.. 75O Blacksmith ... ... ... =. =. .. ... 9.10 Rent for camp and stalls ... =. ... 500 Stock powders and axle gfease... ... 100 
 Total S24A 25
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
First District,

A. A. Ross, overscer ... =. =. ...$ 75.O0 Mart Colley, labor, 23 days -. =. =. a. 30 Ed Sanders, labor, 121z days ... ... 1875 Ellie Moore, labor, S1a days ... ... 12.75 Ely Spriggs, labor, II days =. =. =. 21.00 John Fields, labor, days . =. m 800 Herid Tanehill, labor, 15 days .. .. 225O Will Howard, labor, 16 days m m 24.00 Thomas Freeman, labor % days =. 3450 John Horn, labor, 16 days =. -. =. 2400 Patrick White, labor, days =. =. 7.50 John Brown, labor, 13 days =. =. l950 Sam Jones, labor, 14 days =. -. .. 21 00 R. c. Jones, labor, 10 days ... ... ... l5.J0 Robert Lewis, labor b days ... .. 2250 John Loveless, labor, 419 days =. =. 675 H. Martin, labor, 312 days. .. 525 John Stanley, labor, 10 days =. =. 150O Lee Horn, labor, 711 days =. =. .. 11.25 P Jones, labor 31s days =. =. .. 5.25 Isaac Lee, labor, 10 days ... =. ... 15C0 Luke Reed, labor, days ... =. . 1050 Henderson Bell, labor, g days ... .. 1350 Henry Walker, labor, days .. .. 300 John Gibson, labor, 6 days ... =. ... 800 Dave Jones, for team, 71a days. 26 20 A. A. Ross, for team, 19 days . m 66 90 E. M Earnest, for team, 51a days .. 1925 Jeff Spriggs, for team, 1 day =. =. $50 
 Total s5R- =n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23
At the Gayety.

Andy Lewis is being featured in Al Reeves collection this season. When Andy says. Alright. ain't it?' the au- dience fairly howls its delight.
 Mir Reeves is instituting a novelty in Birmingham this season in the form of pretty chorus girls boxing with each other The girls are boxers and there Is rivalry between them. Every night two new girls are seen for three rounds with the gloves. On Friday and Satur- day nights the grand finales will be pulled off with the best boxers against each Audiences are getting larger and larger as the week goes by and Reeves will again break the house kcord of the local theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-23

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