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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
FIRST WHITE MAN
HANGED IN 70 YEARS
EXECUTION TAKES PLACE IN AU-
GUSTA OF A MAN WHO KILLED
A YOUNG WOMAN WHO WAS
WORKING IN A COTTON MILL.

Augusta, Ca, January 31.-Arthur P.
Glover is the first white man to hang
in Richmond county in 20 years. lie
was executed in the county Jail yard
here this morning at 1918 O'Clock. He
paid the extreme penalty for numbering
Maud Dean Williamson in the King mill
here October 49, 1906. Only small crowd
witnessed the execution
Practically every resort known in the
modern science of law had been tried
to save the condemned man, but at last
the majesty Of the law could not be
evaded.
The story of his crime and the steps
taken to escape the penalty is a public
story. on the day of the crime he walked
into the King mill and approaching a
helpless woman operative, pulled pistol
from his pocket and deliberately shot her
five times, two or three of the shots be-
ing fired after she had fallen. The wom-
an died almost without a tremor in a
pool of her own lifeblood.
The mill operatives knew Glover. He
was considered a desperate man and
everyone shrank away while the muir
derer walked away after the killing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
PART OF CODE MISSING.
Mysterious Disappearance VIII Be
Handled BY the Legislature.

Jackson, Miss. January 30.-(Special.) J.
The legislature has determined to replace
the loss of the missing sections of the
code If possible, and as a starter in
that direction Speaker Street today named
Messrs. Johnston of Coahoma, Hurd,
Yewall and Sumrall as the committee on
the part of the house to institute an
investigation. Certain sections of the
code were never inserted, the compiler.
Hon. It. C. Catchings of Vicksburg, hay
ing failed to find them when he went
over the matter to NAVE the index and
get the COPY ready for the printer. These
sections included the enforcing clauses
against corporations. How they got away
has always remained a mystery, and that
mystery the legislature proposes to solve
IL possible. In the meantime laws will
be passed rectifying the omissions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
Trzxfb and
Quality

appeal to the Well-Informed in every
walk of life and are essential to permanent
success and credtable standing. Accor-
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA is the only remedy OF
known value, but one of many reasons
why it is the best of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it cleanses,
sweetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any facilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
It acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only, and for sale by all leading drug
gista.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
AMOUNT OF FINES
WILL Be ENORMOUS
THE SUPREME COURT OF MISSlS-
SIPPI is ASKED TO SETTLE THE
MATTER OF FINES IMPOSED ON
GULF COMPRESS co.

Jackson, Miss. January 90.-(Special)-
Attorney General Fletcher and District
Attorney James B. Thomas of Vicks-
burg, held a conference here last night
at which it was agreed and determined
that the suit instituted against the Gulf
Compress compan to Dust it from the
state of Mississippi, and collect $4,000
damages per day because of its being a
trust and combine, shall be carried to the
supreme court for settlement as to the
fine
There was an agreed verdict at the
to the effect that the Gulf Compress
company should get out of the state of
Mississippi at the end of one year, which
is at the close of the present season. The
company was given that much time so
that the farmers would have the benefit
of the congresses during the season that
was then just opening. However, it seems
that the state reserved the right to test
the constitutionality of the laws of the
state, which demand a forfeit of 5000 a.
day for every day corporation is operat-
ing as trust and combine in restraint
of trade, etc. 1t was supposed by the
public that the matter was at an end,
but in the event the law is declared con-
stitutional, it will take all the plants
owned by the alleged trust and combine
to pay the fines, which will mount into
the millions, almost putting the now
famous Standard Oil fine to shame.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
BOY HELD FOR STEALING.
Mother Claims That Fathers Vagrancy
Is the Cause.

Florence, January 31.-(Special.)-
Steve Wilkes, white boy 16 years of
age, after a hearing before Squire G..
w. Lemay this morning, was bound
over on the charge of breaking into
freight cars at the Louisville and Nash :
Vile depot and stealing bicycle and
provisions. Side meat and flour and
house after his arrest. Two different
offenses were charged against the boy
and his bond fixed at $500 in each.
The boy showed less than ordinary
intelligence, and after his commital
his mother attempted to swear out a
warrant against the father for vag-
rancy and failure to provide, which she
claimed necessitated the boy stealing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
Search For Slayer.

San Francisco, January a.-United
States Marshal Elliot and several depu-
ties have been searching San Francisco
and the contiguous cities and towns sew
eral days for Hernandez Miguel, rich
Mexican planter, who is wanted by the
Mexican government on the charge of
murder. The federal officers traced the
men to a house at 1893 Pacific street last
night, but Miguel escaped. Miguel. who
in San Francisco is known as Manuel
Martini. is charged with.having Killed an
other rich planter in Mexico during a
feud
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
News of Oneonta.

. Oneonta, January 31.-(Special.)-
Mrs. Alice Robinett, who has been quite
ill is able to be up again
Judge Bilbro Of Gadsden was IN
Oneonta Monday.
r. A. Ingram and family of Swanson
will leave tomorrow for Frederick.
Okla, his future home.
Miss Della Wood of WoodlaWn Is
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Eliza
Montgomery.
]. o. Hefiin and wife of Birmingham
are visiting relatives in Oneonta.
Mrs. Sallie HOFFMAN, widow OF tho
late James HOFFMAN, died near Hance-
VILE last Sunday.
The non-jury term of circuit court
will convene here Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
Major Stroud Is Dead.

Columbus, Ga. January 31-(Special)-
Major Stroud. age 81 years. one of the
oldest residents of Lee county. Alabama,
died yesterday at his home near Smiths
Station, and the funeral took place from
his late residence this afternoon. He was
a native of Georgia, but moved to
Smiths Station in 1910. and thus for over
a half century was a resident of that
community. He was successful as a farm
er and leaves comfortable estate. He
was prominent member of the Meth
odist church. Major Stroud is survived
by his wife and two sons, Zack and
Franklin Stroud, of Union Springs, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
Will Sink Deep Well.

Huntsville, January Extraordinarily
meeting of the Huntsville Business Mems
club last night the New York-Alabama
Oil company, through its attorney, j. f.
Gillespie of Birmingham, submitted a
proposition for the sinking of a deep well
somewhere in the western portion of this
city. Mr. Gillespie made an address
in which he said that the business men
of this city have never realized the i'm
portance of making a thorough test of the
oil and gas resources beneath the city.
The company proposes to sink a well to
a depth of 5000. feet if the sum of $500
is subscribed by the public to pay part
of the expense. A liberal subscription
was made up last night and the enterprise
will probably be undertaken.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
! 922
LIST. Ave.
OFFICER KILLED
IN MAKING ARREST
THOMAS SEAY is SHOT TO DEATH
BY HACkLEMAN, WHO WAS
WANTED FOR CRIME COMMIT.
TED IN TEXAS.

Millport, January 81 tspeciaL)-While
making an arrest yesterda y, Officer
Thomas Seay was shot and instantly
killed by man named Hackleman, who
was wanted for a crime committed In
Texas.
Hackleman was also shot in the leg
by -dr. Lawrence, who was with the Of
ficer making the arrest
The shooting occurred about seven miles
from here, and there being no telephone
connection, full details could not be
secured. Hackleman was carried to Ver-
non Jail.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
Tenor Makes New Contract.

New York, January 31.-Charles Dali
mores the French tenor. who is singing
at the Manhattan opera house this winter.
has accepted an offer for season OF
three months at the New Colon theatre
at Buenos Ayres during the coming sum-
mer. Mr. Delmores had expected to sing
at Baireuth next summer, but will post
pone his appearance there for year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
Jewels Find Their Owner.

Washington January s1.-Sometime ago
Paymaster Maupin of the navy, while
travelling in France, found a letter bag
containing valuable jewels. They were
turned over to the state department
which through it's agencies abroad have
ascertained that Spanish countess is adj
vertising for its return. Instructions have
been sent to the departments representa-
tive at Madrid to take such steps as will
establish the identification of ownership.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
Birmingham To Be Tested.

washington, January 31-Advices at the
navy department are that the scout
cruiser Birmingham will be ready Tor
trial March 2. Before that date, prob
ably on February II, the scout cruiser
Chester will be taken on its trial trip.
Interest attaches to the trial trips of these
cruisers, OF which there are three IN all,
as two of them are equipped with turbine
engines, s.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
Second Victim of Shooting.

Chicago, January 31.-Jennie Meutsch.
the s-year-old girl, who was shot yes
terday by her father, William NJ
Meutseh, in his carriage shop at 419 Armi-
tage avenue, died at a hospital today.
Meutsch also shot and instantly killed his
5-year-old daughter. Gertrude. and
wounded his 2-year-old son, William.
Meutsch refused to talk when questioned
regarding the tragedy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
UCTION! A NC TON
$50 Mules.
80 Horses.
WEDNESDAY.

FEBRUARY 9th, 1000 A. M.
The following parties have
consignments in this sale:
Schillinger Brewing Com
pany, horses.
Alabama Brewing Company,
horses.
Brewer & Jones, mules.
Watkins B Agee, mules.
R. E. Bowden, mules.
L. Brooks, mules.
Peter Glenn, mules and
horses.
Wright Bros, mules and
horses.
A real opportunity to secure
bargains.
Sd Avenue and 10th Street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
Social and Personal.

The Friday Morning Bridge club met
with Mrs. r. E. l.. Mel this week and
a delightful time was spent, despite the
miserable weather that prevailed. 1t is
the custom of this club every fourth
meeting to aggregate the scores made
at the previous meetings and to award
a prize to the persons having the high
est number of points. Mrs. B. S. Melvin
was the winner of the trophy for jan
uary, and was presented with hand
some cut glass vase Dainty refresh
ments consisting of shrimp salad In bell
peppers, sandwiches, waters and tipsy
SQUIRE were served and enjoyed. The
club will meet next week with Mrs.
George w. Breedin on Lamar street.
The Young Ladies' Euchre club met
Friday afternoon with Miss Matte Jones
and most enjoyable affair this week
meeting of the club proved, with 1. this
talented hostess.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy o. Eastman returned
Friday night from short bridal Trip
to Charlotte, N. c., and are domciled
with the parents of the bride ON Green
street.
Mrs #. w. Crews and daughter of
Charlotte. N. c., are the guests or the
parents of the former, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
J. Mel of this city.
Friday night Miss Jennie Mabry was
hostess for the Married Couples CLUB,
an organization which has given its mem
bers much pleasure twice each month
during the season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
The Finest Eye Glasses

las. II. finder has the reputation Of
doing the finest class OF optical work In
this section. His glasses are noted for
thair superiority. 306 N. Nineteenth St.
Bell phone 56S. l-1-tu-tnu-sat
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01
NEGRO PAYS TAX
FOR SEVEN YEARS
Intends to Register In July and
Become a Voter
CANDIDATES ANNOUNCING
Office Seekers at Selma Get Into the
Game EarIy-chief Officers Have
Not Yet Announced.
Other News.

Selma, January 31.-(Special AN Incl
dent that perhaps did not happen in all
of Alabama and which should serve as
/ a stimulus to those who have failed for
any reason to qualify themselves as voters
of the state by the payment of their poll
tax, occurred here today. w. H. Ed
wards. a negro, engaged in the butcher
business, walked into the Office Of Tax
Collector Morrison and handed him two
five-dollar gold pieces and so cents in
silver and received in return poll tax
receipts for seven years, including the
year 1907. The peculiar thing is that
Edwards is not registered and when asked
why he paid his poll tax, he said he
hoped to register in July and qualify
himself for voting.
Only sos persons had paid their poll
tax in Dallas county up to this after
noon. About 100 more will likely pay
up between now and tomorrow night
making the list even less than last year.
Candidates Announcing.
The advent of another candidate into
the race for chief of police has. stirred
up the political waters somewhat and
1t is expected now that Sunday MORN
ing's local papers will contain the an
nouncements of several candidates. The
new candidate is Walter e. Allen, a life
time citizen and who has held the posi-
ton of councilman from the Third ward
for number Of years until about six
years ago. He is in the butcher bust
ness and is a highly esteemed citizen.
V. D. Young, who conducts the Plaza
saloon, made the announcement of his
candidacy some days ago and the present
incumbent, E.. r. Walters, has stated
that he would be a candidate for re-
election and would make his announce
ment at the proper time.
The remarkable thing is that candi-
dates for an office to be elected by the
City Council should be the first to an
nounce, when neither candidate for
mayor nor for councilmen has come
out formally nor is it known under what
plan the officers are to be chosen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-01

Entire line of Boy
denis 5000 and 81
and $500 Shoes re-
duced to-. $495
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-08
Get Pastor from New Zealand.

The committee from the First Congre-
gational church in burlington which has
charge of the securing Of pastor, is in
correspondence with the Rev. Ernest Il.
Guthrie OF New Zealand. Thus far all
communication has been by means OF
eablegrams, so that the matter has not
been definitely settled, but decisive
letter is expected within a few days.
MIR. Guthrie is a native OF New Yea
land, who came to this country several
years ago for the purpose of securing an
education. He graduated from Yale
Theological school three or four years
ago. Since that time he has supplied
one of the largest Presbyterian churches
in Rochester, N. X, as assistant pastor.
A short time ago he went to his former
home in New Zealand for visit and
while he has been there has supplied a
large church. Mr.. Guthrie is very highly
recommended by the Rev. DIR. L. o.
Barstow, former pastor of the First
church, and other Yale theological au.
thorities, the committee having come in
contact with him through them. Ii Mr..
Guthrie accepts the call he will sail
about September IS and arrive here about
the first OF November.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-08
OIL FUEL IN THE NAVY.
Could Be Stored in Double Bottom in
Place Of Water BalIas. I


The use Of oil as fuel has engaged the
attention OF the British admiralty for
some time and it has recently been de.
cided TO establish oil storage tanks in
various parts OF the United Kingdom to
insure convenient sources of supply; Birk.
enhead, directly opposite Liverpool, has
been selected as one OF the supply cen
tiers. The experiments conducted by the
admiralt during the past twelve years
were not at first satisfactory. and two
adverse reports were made prior to 1902.
Sinse then the tests have been OF such n
character as to reverse the original iudg-
ment OF the admiralty, and il may now
lie said that the Importance OF oil fuel
Is recognized by that body, and that its
use will be extended in the future as
rapidly as possible,
# is claimed that through the Use of
oil the number OF men now required TO
do the stocking and trimming would be
reduced by two-thirds, as the moving
and stocking OF the oil is automatically
accomplished by steam pumps and pipes,
instead of by stokers and trimmers rs
in the case of coal While II is difficult
with coal fires at full speed to maintain
sufficient steam. il has been demonstrat.
ed that with oil fuel this difficulty would
he overcome, and that when the speed
81 the ship is reduced. the boilers are
under such perfect control that the safe
" valves do not lift.
The oil, II is suggested, could be stored
in the double bottom, now taken up by
water ballast. In the case OF the navy,
one OF the great advantages claimed for
oil is the absence OF great volume OF
black smoke when vessels are proceeding
at great speed and which serves to give
information 10 the enemy. The cvapo-
ratiye value of oil Is much greater than
that of coal, so that while 40 cubic feet
OF bunker space is required Tor ton OF
coal, only 81 cubic feet is needed for
ton Of oil. II will readily be seen how
significant this difference would be to
the great ocean going steamers, and how
much space now set apart in them for
the storage oil coal would be released for
cargo purposes and the accommodation
of passengers.
The British navy has in service oil
using torpedo boats with a capacity Of
thirty flour knots One OF the drawbacks
at the present time TO the extensive
use Of oil fuel at sea is the high cost
and the difficulty in many instances Of
securing it, The cost OF oil in Great
Britain has no doubt seriously interfered |
with its adoption for steamships, and |
for a variety Of industrial purposes.
With reduction in price, the field for
IFS employment would be greatly en-
larged. The advantages Of oil fuel brief |
ty summarized are economy of space, abb
sence of SCOT and oinders, elimination
of the loss OF time consumed in burning |
down and cleaning fires when coal is
used and the east with which oil can
be bunkered and the quickness with |
which a full head OF steam can be gen
Grated. Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-08
No Dirty Milk in Burlington.

The result OF the last analysis Of Bur.
Iington milk supply completed at the
state laboratory OF hygiene showed that
he samples were all above the state stan
dard. No dirt milk was found, either,
which shows that the local supply now
compares fayorabIy with those of the
large cities, where the milk has been
under surveillance by state officials for
a longer time than here. Burlingtonians
are now getting better and cleaner milk
than any other place in the state; in
fact, their milk is about as good as IL
can be, both in percentage of fats and
in cleanliness. Milk submitted from
neighboring cities has failed in the lat.
ter test, but no doubt the dealers in all
the towns will be forced to sell clean
milk in the near future.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-08
A NEW TOOTH WASH.
Dentists Recommend Limswatsr For
the Teeth.

Dentists Recommend Limewatsr For
the Teeth.
Physicians who have experimental
believe that excellent results are OBJ
taIned for the teeth by the use OF sim
pie llmewater
II is claimed that the reason OF the
fine bony structures Of people and
horses In the blue grass region OF Ken
lucky Is due 10 the lime soaked vegeta-
tion. 1t Is argued that mild amount
OF lime taken into the system when
child will improve the structural condi.
ton OF the teeth.
Limewater can be easily prepared at
home in the following manner: Put
teacup of clean, unslaked lime In a
pitcher and pour over II two quarts of
water, stirring until II looks like milk.
Let II stand until the water seems quite
clear, then pour II OF and oil the pitch.
or again with pure water. II possible,
use only filtered water.
Then stir thoroughly, tie a piece OF
muslin over the pitcher 10 prevent dust
from falling into II and let It stand til
the water is clear Then carefully de.
cant the clear portion into glass stop
pered bottles.
The first water can be used In the
kitchen for many cleansing purposes,
although many housekeepers are ig-
norant of this fact
When the teeth are soft and sensi-
tive full tablespoonful of llmewater
can be taken whenever one drinks wa
ter or milk This leaves a smooth taste
in the mouth and is excellent for sweet
ening the breath
After eating acid fruit which rem.
ders the teeth sensitive and is always
injurious TO the enamel, the mouth
should be rInsed with this limewater.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-08
REMARKABLE RECORD.
Flesh'foming Food That Succeeds Near.
ly Every Time.

ly Every Time.
A man or woman might as well starve
outright as 20 take food into the stom.
ach and not have II assimilated, vet in
Barre as well as In every other town
and city, there are many people who are
thin, pale and seem uuderled, simply
because the food they eat is not assimi.
lated, and fails TO make good blood and
firm flesh.
samose, the wonderful flesh. forming
food, taken before or after meals. min.
giles with the food, 40 that it is assimi.
lated by the system and makes rich
blood and pleasing plumpness. No one
can use Il for week on ten days with.
out a noticeable gain in weight. Stats.
ties show that out OF every one hundred
people who commence the use OF Samose.
ps viii find full gain in weight and
restoration Of health and strength.
Anyone who is thin, weak scrawny
and emaciated can put 90 cents on de-
post with d. 4. Davis and take home
box OF Samose. II the treatment does
not give noticeable increase in good.
firm flesh and restore strength and
health, he will return the money without
any questions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-08
Facts From France.

Twelve couples have just celebrated
their golden weddings at ARREST. a
small town near vichy, France. Three
hundred descendants were present at
church.
Two French duelists fought the other
day for an hour and half and then
had to break Off because OF the APP
preaching darkness. One of them was
scratched on the arm.
After a carousal at the Neuilly fair
man named Roche bet his com.
panions that he would throw himself
In front of motor car. He won his
bet but there is no hope Of his re-
covery.
The prejudice against hospitals Is
disappearing among the Parisians. At
present about one-half Of the cases OF
illness are treated In them, whereas
ten years ago the proportion was only
oDe.quarter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-08
Snake in DRINKS Pocket.

Burlington. Sept. s.-The police air.
rested a man for drunkenness Satur.
day under peculiar circumstances. Of
foer Miles had taken him in charge aud
was about TO escort him 10 the iail
when a snake stuck its head out Of the
mans pocket. II was asccrtained by
papers that the mans name was w. L.
Gleyson Of Richmond, Va. II was said
that the snake was Of the Moceasin
variety and ept.