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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
GERMANY ADOPTS
 POSTAL CHECK s
NINE OF THE LARGER CITIES WILL BE MADE POSTAL CHECK OFFICES FOR TRANsMI ssloN OF MONEY.

Berlin, March 19.-The German govern ment has decided to establish a postal check system modelled after the Austrian system. The government proposed the in- troduction of postal checks eight years ago. but the Reichstag demanded cer- tain conditions which the government was unwilling to accept. The present sys- tenn is to be put into operation by decree which will remain In force until 1911. This will give the government time to ac- cumulate sufficient data to serve as the basis for a general law on the subject At present 1t is intended to open check olnces in only nine of the larger cities.
 These are Berlin, Breslau, Cologne, Dantzic, Frankfort. Hamburg, Hanover, Karlsruhe and Leipsic. Each person wishing to avail himself of the check sys- tenn regularly must deposit 100 marks and always keep his balance up to that sum- He receives a number for his account which must be used on all his checks. Payment to his account may be made not only by other account holders, but by any other person at any pcstoffice in the imperial system. Payments upon account may be made by means of so- called paycards, by ordinary postoffce money orders or by means of transfer oiders from other accounts. An account holder can ask to have all moneys re- ceived at the postoffice for him carried on his account. He can draw against his account in making payment to other account holders, or to outsiders.
 Small fees will be charged for various forms of service in connection with the system. They are placed just high enough to cover the estimated cost of operations Checks cannot be indorsed and passed from one person to another. This precaution relieves the postoffice off o.als from all responsibility to ascertain that the checks have not been stolen and lndorsed by forgers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
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later returned a verdict finding the de- fendant guilty as charged. She will prob- ably be sentenced today.
 Tho following cases are set for hearing in Judgo Lanes division of the circuit court today:
 J. E. Robinson vs. Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company, dam ages; Dave Williams vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, damages; Mrs George B. Gain, administrative, Ns Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron company damages; Matte Marshall administratrix, vs Pratt Consolidated Coal company, damages; R. L. Pratt ys Southern Rail- way company. damages.
 In the clrancery court the 1oiioWlhs cases are set for hearing today;
 Lula Mcdonald vs. Thomas Mcdonald; c. T. Robbins vs. Rebecca Robbins; Nm nielFowler vs. Robert Fowler; Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company ys. Bir- mingham Iron company ct al; Hughes Commission company vs. G. M. Hudson; Clarence Grimm vs. Nancy Grimm; Mrs. Eddie Leader vs. B. Bernstein ct al; Will James vs. Mitte James; Annie l.. Wright ys P. NJ. Watts; Annie L. Wright vs. w. C. Barclft; James W. Kirkpatrick vs. town of North Brmingham; J. G. Brit taner vs. T. R. McCarty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
FOUR NEGROES ARE
 HELD FOR MURDER
ATLANTA POLICE BELIEVE THEY HAVE THE GUILTY ONES-STEPS TAKEN TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM ARREST.

Atlanta, March 19.-(Special.)-1n the arrests of Jim Madden, Tom Frazier. Woodson Davis and Barnett Booker four negroes, the city detectives believe they have secured the murderer of Jacob Hirsovitz, who was shot down and killed in front of his pawn shop on Decatur street some weeks ago. The officers say they have strong evidence against three Of the four.
 According to legal opinion sought and secured by the Juvenile Protective asso- ciation, the police violate the law when they make arrests of children under 10. and when over 10 if the offenses are of 2 trifiing character. The association has been Investigating this matter for some time with the end in view of breaking up arrests for playing on the street, chas- ing squirrels in the parks, flying kites in the streets, playing marbles on the side walk, etc. The association is consider ing the course of proceeding in court against policemen who make the arrests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
PIG IRON MARKET
 DULL THIS WEEK
SALES AT $12.75 AND UNDER, BUT THERE IS BETTER SENTIMENT AMONG BUYERS FOR FUTURE BUSINESS.

The Birmingham pig iron market Is quiet this week While s13 Is the nominal quotation $12.50 seems to be, as a rule, the selling price. One contract for several hundred tons was closed few days ago for SIP 75 on a No. basis, but several lots or iron sold this week have been around s12.5o.
 Rogers. Brown 6 Co.'S Cincinnati cir eular for the current week. follows:
 Current sales of northern and south ern iron in this territory continue light, and this same is true of the reports from other points. There are some fair in- quirles and business Is still pending which would foot up a quite respectable tonnage for the week.
 It is generally estimated that foundries and rolling mills are operating at about 30 per cent of their capacity and any immediate increase in this operation is problematieal.
 While several grades and varieties of pig iron are being called for, basic is to all intents the strongest one on the list and is being kept up by the de- mands for this grade which have been coming in for some time.
 There Is a better sentiment among buyers toward future business than there has been heretofore this year and. slight as this tendency is. 1t should not be disregarded as an indication that some contracting is being done for future de- livery and the need for pig iron in such business must be investigated and taken care of. Specifications for shipments on held-up contracts are still preceding at about the same rate and the Iron Is go- ing directly into the melt.
 Pig iron buying has been stimulated at some points by the fact that many of the high priced orders held over from last year on which shipments have been go- ing forward, have been worked out and consumers can proceed to figure their costs and profits on contracts on the pres ent market
 Coke production and shipments im- proved last week. Small buying contin- ues but there is little evidence of in- terest in contracts of any size and pro- ducers have quite considerable stock on their yards. While it Is not anticipated that there will be any great boom during the summer, there are many operators who feel that the market will gradually improve This period of Improvement is dated from first to middle of April and the more open weather of that time will be in favor of such improvement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
RECORD OF THE COURTS

The case of Annie Ellis vs. Birmingham on trial yesterday afternoon in the first division of the city court, Judge Ferguson presiding. In the case of W. A. Linn vs Southern Railway company a judgment was rendered by consent for $92. .93. 4 judgment for $65 was also rendered by consent in the case of ". L. Cowan vs Wiley Hudson.
 In Judge Nesmith's division of the city court, the second division the case of J. A Baker vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company is on trial. The case of Ennis o'Neill Baker vs. Birmlng ham Railway, Light and Power company was placed in the hands of the jury yes terday morning at 10 o'clock. No yer dict had been rendered when court ad- journed yesterday afternoon.
 The case of Walter II. Johnson vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany, which was begun Wednesday after noon. consumed the entire day in Judge Lanes division of the circuit court yes terday, and will. probably be submitted to the jury this morning. The plaintiff sues for s25,0oo damages for the loss of a leg.
 The entire docket in Judge Coleman S division of the circuit court was passed yesterday.
 In the chancery court yesterday the fol- lowing orders were made: Mary P. II. Andrews vs. II. U. Hardman ct al, de- cree of reference to ascertain the solio- itor's and guardian ad Item fees; Title Guaranty Loan and Trust company vs. NJ. w. McCune ct al, decree taking jurisdic- tion of the administration of the estate In question:; NJ. " Hoke vs. Ella Jarrett ct al bill dismissed at complainant $ cost. B. c. Lighter has filed a bill against simon Seharf seeking to force the specific performance of a contract K. II. Spencer is the complainant and Theo- dore Creech the respondent to bill seek ing to have the description of certlan land in a mortgage corrected and a lien de- olared.
 Suit was filed in the circuit court yes terday by D. L. BurlS vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, the plaintiff seeking sl00oo for an alleged wrongful assault on him by one of the de- fendant company's employees.
 When the case of Ophia Smith, white woman, was called in the first division o the criminal court yesterday plea oi not guilty and not guilty by reason of m sanity WAS entered in behalf of the de fendant The case was heard by Judg, Howze, all spectators being excluded iron the room The jury retired about 4:5 o'clock with the case and a few minute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
Brutal Officer Punished.

Posen. March 19. 9.ACorp. Otto Fischer of the Forty-seventh infantry was today sentenced by courtmartlal to two months imprisonment and to be degraded from his rank after being found guilty on 50 charges of brutality against soldiers un- der his charge. It was 'recited before the court that on several occasions the cor- poral had ordered certain men to strip to the waist, while F of their comrades rubbed them on the back with rough brushes and sand for quarter of an hour. Fischer previously served three months Imprisonment on charges of a similar nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
BRYAN CLUB ORGANIZED.
An Enthusiastic Meeting Is Held At
 Sprlngville.

springvile, March 19.-tspeclal.) )-Yes- number of citizens of the town met at the Bank building and organized Bryan Democratic club. Near one hundred mem Lers were enrolled. which number will be considerably increased, as Beat f. In which Springville Is located, is the largest and strongest democratic precinct Tn St. Clair county. B. l.. Jones was elected president and B. B. Gather secretary.
 After the organization, John w. Tom1 lnson addressed the club in a most in- teresting and earnest manner. ltsis ex' pected by the club to have Colonel Tom- linson return at a later date to address the members and voters of the precinct. It is also expected to have other speakers from time to time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
FIRE DRILL CAUSES PANIC IN SCHOOL

Kattowitz Prussian Silesia. March S.- During a fire drill In the city school this afternoon there was a stampede among the children, which resulted in ten of the little ones being trampled by their com rades until they were unconscious. No lives were lost. The signal for the Ire drill was given, but one of the exit doors was left locked. The children behind did not know what was the matter and pressed so fiercely upon those ahead that their comrades against the door were trampled under foot. Passersby heard the cries of the children and managed to get the door open and put an end to the panic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
COMMISSION ON
 THE WAR PATH
SEVEN PLAYERS TO BE FINED S1oo EACH FOR PRAcTIciNG WITH CLUBS IN THE cALlFoR- MIA LEAGUE.


 Cincinnati. March 19.-(Special. 1.-The national baseball commission today di- rected the secretary of the commission to communicate with seven national agree ment players, who have been playing with clubs in the California State league, which Is not under the national agree ment, demanding that they show cause why a fine of $10O should not be assessed against them for participating in such games. The attention of the committee was called to the fact that certain Ma tional agreement players were practicing with clubs in that league last fall and Il ruling was made at that time that this must cease. It was announced that a fine of s10o would be inflicted for the first offense and suspension for the sec ond offense. The commission has now been notified that the seven players have participated in games with that league after the notice had been promulgated and the secretary is instructed to request the following to show cause why they should not be flned
 Chase of the New York Americans. Moriarity ofthe New York Americans, Baum of the Philadelphia Nationals, Waterbury of the Boston Nationals, Nel- son of the Tacoma club, McHale of the Denver club, Stanage of the Newark club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
nnnolntment Held Up.

Washington. March 19.-It was an- nounced at the department of justice to- day that the appointment of federal judge to succeed Charles D. Clark Of tho middle district of Tennessee would not be made until the end of next week, the appointment being postponed to enable the department to thoroughly canvass the sit lation. a number of names having been suggested for the appointment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
Children Burned To Death.

Columbia, s. G. March 19.-Three negro children perished In the flames when the house of Elias Davis, a negro living near Walhalla, was burned last night. Four children left alone in the house were playing with a torch near sack of seed cotton, which caught fire. igniting their clothing. Though the door stood open the three youngest children were too badly frightened to escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
HOPE OF RELIEF
 AZ TER A VICTORY
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finding faults with fines, whether he has in mind the 600 fine or other fines l don't know. He speaks of the injustice 10 the stockholders; and yet, what has he said about the injustice that the stock holders have permitted the corporations to work against the general public for a generation? Where are his speeches de- nouncing the Standard oil trust and the Steel trust and other trusts? The stockholders are not the only innocent parties. If they do not want to run the risk of paying fines they can sell their stock of the law-breaking corporations; but the consumer, who is the victim of the trust, what about him?
 ."The fact that Governor Hughes is not more anxious to prevent injustice to q few stockholders than to much larger number of consumers indicates the point of view from which he looks at public questions. His veto of the 2-eent fare bill is another illustration. He gave the benefit of the doubt to the railroads.
 What Has Taft Done?
 What has Secretary Taft done, or is he doing to protect the people from the misuse of corporate power? What specific legislation does he demand for the exter- imitation of the trusts? None. When he comes to the discussion of the tariff ques- tion he is much more concerned about q republican victory than he is about tariff reform because he is not willing to jeop- ardize a republican victory by immediate tariff reform But desire to present what I regard as conclusive evidence of MT. Taft's unfitness to- deal with the question of corporations.
 You will find this evidence in a gov ernment report on the hearings before the committee of the House on insuiar af- fairs in the F'ifty-eighth Congress. Secre- tary Taft was witness before the com mittee. There was In the charter of the Manila railway propsision that at the end of 100 years the railway should revert to the Spanish government. The company had claims against the United States for occupation of the railway for nine months. Secretary Taft explained that he attempt ed to settle this claim by giving to the railroad a perpetual franchise.
 '"The point that I desire to make is this: That Secretary Taft was willing to fasten upon the Filipino people perpet- ual franchise and give to railroad com pany the power to hold this franchise forever"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
Bryan Make. No Comment.

Chicago, March 19.-Mr Bryan, who is in Chicago today, was shown the dis patches announcing the action of the New York democratic state committed. He read tho matter through attentively and upon being asked whether he had any comment to make, replied: 'None what ever I thank you for the information. but have absolutely nothing to say with reference to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
Prison Term and a Fine.

Philadelphia, March 19.-F'rank c. Mar rin alias Frank Stone, who was convict ed of using the mails to defraud in con- nection with the Story Cotton Co. or this city, was today sentenced by Judge Holland in the United States court to four years Imprisonment and fine or s5OOO He was later released in $1O,0O0 ball. pending an appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

MT. and Mrs. Buckner Lanier Garber of Demopolls announces the engagement of her daughter. Marie Louise, to MT. W. A. Porter of this city, the wedding to occur on the evening of Wednesday, April 90, at the home of the brides parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

For Sale-100,O00 cabbage plants. Varieties: Wakefield s, Henderson's Succession, Early Summer and Flat Dutch. Haw- kins Spring Farm, Bessemer, R. E. D. No. 1, (Bessemer) !, Bell Phone 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
Three Killed In a Wreck.

ocala, Fla. March 19.-Engineer Du- bose of Lakeland, his negro fireman and a. negro tramp were killed when freight train on the West Coast division of the Atlantic Coast Line went through a burn ing trestle near Lakeland today. The en- zine and a number of cars were demol- ich
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For Superintendent of Education.

Prof. Henry Page Burruss is a candi- date for county superintendent of educa- ton for Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 Prof. I. W. McAdory announces as a candidate for Superintendent of Educa- tion for Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary. M. McNeil is a candidate for county s,nerintendent of education, for Jeffer- son county, subject to the action of the democratic primary
 For Board of Revenue.
 hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem- ocratic primary. J. ED HAIGLER. Steven D. Haley is a candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem- ocratic primary.
 A. NAT HAWKINS. Thereby announce myself candidat. 
 Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 J. TIfAD MULLIN. James H. Patton announces himself as a candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subtec. to the action of the democratic primary. S. L.. Robertson is candidate for men- bership of the Board of Revenue of Jeff ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 D. M. Malone Is a candidate for men- bership of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary, May 1S 1908. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue, subject to the democratic primary.
 FRED G. MACKE.
 For Judge of City Court.
 Henry A. Sharpe of Birmingham offers f6r reelection as judge of the city court of Birmingham, subject to action of tine detnocratic primary.
 C c. Nesmith of Birmingham offers for reelection as judge of the city court of Birmingham, subject to. action of the deinocratic primary of May 13 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

The straight house with straight whiskies-no expert menting-4 ats. Sunny Brook Rye" prepaid, $500. Camp bell Burton Co.,, Box 358, Mem phis, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

Mrs. Mary Phillips Tolbert of Atlanta, who Is the guest of Miss Lucille Lane. will return home Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

The Study Circle will meet with Mrs Hammett. 11O1 South Fifteenth street, thi; afternoon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

Phi Delta fraternity will entertain its friends this evening at an informal re ception in the local chapter hall at How ard college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

Prof. Henry Page Burruss is candi- date for county superintendent of educa- ton for Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

p. M. McNeil is candidate for county .rnerintendent of education, for Jeffer- son county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

I hereby announce myself candidate for the Board of Revenue, subject to the democratic primary.
 FRED G. MACKE,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

D. M. Malone is candidate for mem- bership of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary, May IS, 190s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

Prof. I. W. McAdory announces as a candidate for Superintendent of Educa- tion for Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

Mrs. w. A. Vanhooser has gone t Louisville, Ky, on account of the seri ous illness of her father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

Miss Elizabeth McCulla became the bride of Mir. Alex w. Tyler Wednesday evening at the home of her mother, Mrs McCulla, 1716 Avenue c. Only the relatives and intimate friends of the young couple were present at the wedding. Vocal number were rendered by Miss Elizabeth Pruett and Men dlessohn's wedding march was beauti- fully played by Mrs. Barber McCluslSy. Refreshments were served at an infor- nal reception. Mir. and Mrs. Tyler will be at home with the groom's sis- ter, Mrs. Walwork. on Ann street. The young people have resided In Blrming ham for number of years. where they have a wide circle of friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
For Board of Revenue.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem- ocratic primary. J. ED HAIGLER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

Mrs. William Streit will entertain the members of the Fenelon club this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

Mrs. John D. Hastings of Montgom, cry is visiting her sister, Mrs. MinnfS Rurch, at 2006 Sixth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

c C. Nesmith of Birmingham offers for re-election as judge of the city court of Birmingham, subject to. action of tho defnocratic primary of May IS. 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

The friends of Mrs. A. c. Jenkins will regret to hear that she is i'll at the Davis infirmary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

Mrs. Willard will entertain the mem bers of the Quest club this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
Eor Judae of Civ court.

For Judge or City Court. Henry A. Sharpe of Birmingham offers f6r reelection as judge of the city court of Birmingham. subject to action of the d6mocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

S. L.. Robertson is candidate for mer1- bership of the Board of Revenue of Jeff ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

The Edgewood club will meet Frida, afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. J. W Bruce, 2130 Avenue G.