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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
NEGROES ROUNDED
 UP FOR VAGRANCY Sixty-Three Were Put In City
 Jail Yesterday POOL ROOMS DEP0P0LATED Police Believe Vagrants Are Respon- slbIe for Recent Cases of Burglary
 and Larceny and Are De-
 termined To Stop It.
POOL ROOMS DEP0POLATED

Pursuant of instructions from Chief Bodeker members of the police depart ment have gotten in behind the negro loafers who make a practice of hanging around the various pool rooms and dives throughout the city, in consequence of which 6S negroes with nothing to do were registered on the docket at the city jail yesterday afternoon.
 Police Officers Street, Parker, Burge and Little were assigned to the work of running in the vagrants. They first paid visit to the soft drink establishment in First alley between Eighteenth and Nine teenth streets, where they secured 20 guests for the citys hotel. The negro pool room on Eighteenth street and Fourth avenue produced B more. At the pool room on Twenty-third street and Second avenue 15 joined the officers and still five more were gleaned from the pool room on Twenty-fifth street and Second avenue.
 The officers marched each bath of prisoners straight down the street to the city jail and the processions attracted much attention. At the jail the war den was completely swamped. Say stand away from the window there. I can't see. So many niggers in here it's getting dark"
 And none of the prisoners would admit he was an idler Gap, what's I here fer?" asked one. "Vagrancy," the war den replied. You don't want me, den, cause I works fer MT. Keller,' was the rejoinder. Another negro was a barber and had a check to prove it. Two were draymen. And everyone took care to dis close his occupation as his name was taken.
 The officers completely filled the city jail and then quit. Half an hour later several of the negro dives were visited and there were not enough negroes found to start a fuss as one of the officers expressed it.
 Chief Bodeker is of the opinion that the negroes who make a practice of hang ing around the pool rooms are responsible for the numerous cases of snatched force to pick up the do nothings'' and other similar offenses. Consequently he has instructed the members of the police force to pick up the mo nothings" and place charges of vagrancy against them.
 The war on the "rounders" will not cease, according to Chief Bodeker's state- ment until the practice of habitual loaf ing Is broken up among the negroes. It is the opinion of the police officials that the negroes can get jobs but do not want them. Such being the case tho city will make provision for them. It is pointed out that Judge Feagin con- ducts one of the best employment bu- reaus in the city and has quite num- Der of jobs open.
 Those arrested yesterday who cannot prove that they are working men will have a chance within the next day or two to prove that they can work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
SENATOR MILLER POINTS OUT THAT JEFFERSON IS JUSTLY ENTITLED TO PART OF THE RE CENT STATE APPROPRIATION.

protest is being made In Jefferson county at the evident intent of the state department of agriculture to put this county in the background when 1t comes to making the soil surveys provided for by the last session of the legislature. It is understood that the claim has been ad- Vanoed that Jefferson county is a mineral county and as such does not need a soil survey as do the more purely agricultural counties of the state.
 This is a great mistake" said state Senator N. L. Miller yesterday. "Jeffer- son Is the very county of all others in the state that needs soil survey. It Is here that crops are and should be more diversified than in other sections Truck gardening should be a great feature of the agricultural work of this county be- cause there is such an abundant market for such products in Birmingham. The truck farmer or the man who proposes to be truck farmer Is the very man who needs to know the kind of soil he is deal. ing with and what ingredients are neces- sary to make 1t grow the particular vegetables he wishes to raise.
 'In all fairness Jefferson county is en- titled to the first soil survey made under the Lew plan Congressman Underwood was the pioneer in the soil survey work in Alabama and he was fortunate enough
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
NEGRO IS HELD
 FOR BURGLARY
Detectives Arrest Him as He Was Co., Ing Under House After Two Cases of Eggs.

Detectives Murphy and McDonald suo- ceeded last night in effecting the arrest of negro who is believed to be one of the gang of burglars who broke into the grocery of D. A. Hogan & Co. Wednesday night and stole considerable merchandise.
 The negro's name is Will Lewis. The two detectives, who have been hard at work on the case since the burglary was reported, secured evidence yesterday that pointed to the guilt of Lewis. Ae- cordingly they went to the negro's house last night and after waiting for some time caught him in the act of crawling under the house after something. Lewis was preparing to drag two cases of eggs from under the house when the detec- tives made known their presence an1 placed him under arrest.
 The negro was carried to the city jaii where he was locked up on a charge of burglary and grand larceny. Through the apprehension of one of the gang of bur- glars it is hoped to work out the case completely and catch the other meni- berS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
WHY OUR PRODUCTS
 LOSE OUT IN RAGE
MANY LOCAL MANUFACTURERS MAKE TOO LITTLE EFFORT IN CALLING ATTENTION OF THE PUBLIC TO THEIR WARES.

Robert B. Murphy president of the Murphy Advertising company, presents a. reason for the people of Birmingham not patronizing certain local products. This reason Is that the people generally arc not aware that such thing Is pro- duced in Birmingham, while foreign com- petitors are particularly active in keeping the people advised as to what they are manufacturing.
 MT Murphy has written the Age-Herald the following letter, which is in reply to an interview with Leo K. Steiner in yes- terday's Age-Herald:
 TO the Editor of the Age-Herald.
 In your issue of today there appears an article under the heading. "A Home En- terprise," in which MT. Leo K. Steiner calls the people of Birmingham to task for their failure to support home indus tries, and fin particular home roasted and blended coffee. That his complaint Is just, no one who is familiar with busi- ness conditions here will deny, and the reason for such a state of affairs is nor hard to find
 MT. Steiner quotes local coffee im- porter and roaster to the effect that the grooers do not handle his goods because
 they have an idea that their customers want something which Is put up In the north." The grocers are right. The pub He does entertain that point of view, and they do so because they have been care fully educated to it by an excellent cam paign of advertising on the part of the northern merchants. The local papers, the local bill boards and every possible avenue of publicity is being utilized to the fullest by the foreign manufacturer and producer, while our own business men lie In a self-complaisant lethargy which is astonishing. They may wonder why their legitimate markets are being taken from them, but 1t Is scarcely a matter of astonishment for anyone else.
 Alabama branded coffee. to take the case in point, is as good as any other roasted in America, as all those know who have tried it. But what about those who know nothing of Its merits? Ap- parently the producer believes that the general public is to become aware of the excellence of his goods by some mysteri- ous and occult manner. He may rest assured that as long as he persists in this belief he will continue to lose his trade and his markets to his southern as we'll as northern competitors; and, by the way, the greater part of this competition Is from progressive Louisiana and other southern coffee concerns. It is truism to say that advertisement Is the soul of modern business, and 1t is a truism which the southern merchant and manu- facturer would do well to bear in mind. or he will soon find that his place will kno whim no more.
 Hoping you will be able to find space to publish this letter. remain, yours truly,
 ROBERT E. MURPHY.
 Birmingham, July 10, 1908, ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
At the Bijou.

The present week at the Bijou will close with a matinee this afternoon and a performance tonight. The Bald in-Melville company has made a good impression in "The Confessions of a Wife" a melodrama by Owen Davis, who has a long list of successes to his credit. The play is well written, Is interesting throughout and is well acted by the members of the Baldwin-Mel- vile company. Next week will be the closing week at the Bijou. double bill will be offered to theatregoers. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, with a matinee Tuesday after noon, the offering will be "Thelma." Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. with matinees Thursday and Saturday, the play will be "Ten Nights In Bar Room' the noted temperance melo- drama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
LAVELLE WILL BE
 BURIED TOMORROW
Captain Kay Calls Important Meeting of Confederate Veterans at
 Pratt City.

The funeral of August Lavelle, who was instantly killed by a travelling crane at the steel plant in Ensley Thursday even ing, will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from his home, which is on the Southside, in Pratt City. The interment will be made in the Pratt City ceme- tery.
 The death of this young man was a cause of deep regret to many people both in Pratt City and elsewhere for his friends were many. For several years he has been a trusted and efficient em- ploye at the steel plant in Ensley, where he held a responsible position He was 26 years of age at the time of his deat He was an unmarried man, and is sur vived by his mother and two sisters, with whom he resided
 Russell Kellum, the young man who was shot In the thigh from ambush two nights ago. is rapidly recovering from his wound and last night rested very quietly. As yet no clue has been found that could possibly lead to the discovery and apprehension of the man who shot him.
 Capt. A. w. Key, the commander of Camp Fred s. Ferguson, United Confed- crate Veterans, issued an order yesterday for the members of the camp to meet this afternoon at o'clock. The meeting will be held in Judge G. M. Taylor's office on First avenue, and all members are urged to be present, as important busi- ness will be transacted
 The condition of J. c. Philips, a resi- dent of East Highlands, who has been very i'll for several days, has changed for the better and his physicians are practically sure that he will recover shortly For several days his life was despaired of.
 The G. s. c. club was delightfully."- en- tertained at Pratt City yesterday after noon by Miss Alley and Miss Adie Mae Yam, The entertainment began at i o'clock and the members played games for time, after which delicious refresh ments were served.
 Mrs. J. M Collins is sick at her home in Pratt City, but her condition is not considered serious.
 Mrs. Charles Cooks little daughter, Katherine. is in a very serious condi- tion at Pratt City, and she is receiving the best of medical attention and her recovery is expected.
 Miss Maud Wood is sick at her home in Pratt City, but her condition is not considered very critical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
Enthusiastic Visitors.

Denver July 9.-(Special.)-'I have been to every political convention, both dem ocratic and republican, for the last 25 years, and this beats anything I have ever seen. I really wish I were working Instead of merely visiting"
 In this manner did Will M. Maupin, the aristocratic editor of The Commoner with William J. Bryan voice his enthusiasm over the Denver convention arrange ments. 'I am simply an onlooker and I am having lots of fun showing my boy around It is the first time he has ever aeen anything of the kind"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
RECORD OF THE COURTS

decree was handed down in the chan cery court yesterday confirming the guardians report of sales on certain real estate in the case of w. w. Montgomery vs. B. B. Montgomery.
 Today will be the last day in which the chancery court will operate until the September term. The following docket has been set for today.
 William R. White vs. Annie M. White.
 T. Byron vs M D. Belsher.
 J. C. Taylor vs. Martha Taylor
 Southern Railway company vs. A. J. Terrell and others. In the circuit court yesterday the fol- lowing damage suits were filed
 Will Henley vs. Harde-Tynes Foundry and Machine company, for alleged per sonal injuries. $50oO.
 F. F. Snedecor vs. Southern Railway company, $90O0. Plaintiff alleges that he has been damaged by reason of the fact that defendant has constructed a track which cuts off ingress and egress to and from his property
 Lester w Young, by his guardian and next friend, W. E. Young, vs. Tennessee
  legged personal injuries, $25,0O0.
 In the city court damage suit was filed by Lizzie Matvea, administratrix, and Andy Busick, administrator of the estate of George Matvea, against the East Pratt Coal company, for $20,0OO for the death of George Matvea. It is al legged that Matvea met his death in being buried under some falling rock while at work in the defendants mine.
 Andy Busiek, administrator of Joe Hiros, filed suit against the East Pratt Coal company for S20,OoO damages, for the death of Joe Hiros, whom it is alleged was killed by large quantity of rock falling upon him while working in the de- fendant's mine.
 The Birmingham Terminal company was named as the defendant in a $10000 dam age suit filed by Henry Tompkins. The plaintiff alleges that his property was damaged by the excavation for the Ter minal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
Changes Name; Increases Capital.

Papers changing the name of the Cairns l iper Supply company to Cairns-P Piper Iron company were filed in the office of the probate court yestreday The petition also requested that the concern be allowed to raise the amount of its capital stock from $So0O to s25O00. The change of name was decided upon at a meeting of the board of directors held on July 1. Tho directors are T. c. Cairns, who is pres ident of the company; l.. w. Milner and Charles E. Piper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
At East Lake.

Ten-day passes for beginners and fires admission to ladies every Tuesday ant Thursday nights are some of the in ducements which are offered at the skating rink at East Lake. Open air exercise, an almost perfect floor, prae- tically new skates and good music are other Inducements which serve to bring the crowds to Lake Como rink every afternoon and night East Lake has large crowds whenever the weather permits and the crowds find better amusement than has ever been found there before. There are 25 places of amusement running all the time. Sper d l cars leave Birmingham at 8 ank SEQ o'clock every night for the lak5 and there Is band concert nightly. There will be an enormous fireworkS display next Thursday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
Dr.. Bradford Injured,

As the result of an explosion of certan chemicals Dr. Kenneth Bradford was bad ly burned about his face yesterday morn ing in his office, at 517 First National ban: building. Dr. Bradford was mixing the chemicals when there was a sudden explo- sion, which threw strong acid over his face. He was removed to Dr. Longs n- firmary Qormerly the Brown infirmary) in the Green Undertaking Co.'S private ambulance, where he is resting as well as possible under the circumstances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
2 TODAY OR YOU CANNOT VOTE|
Need Of SoiI SnYbey
 For Jefferson County

to get surveys made of Perry and Blount counties by the federal government and had arranged with the department at Washington to have Bibb surveyed
 "The new Alabama law allows the state tc bear half the expense of making future surveys. The state department of dgri- culture advances the argument that as the Ninth district has already been so well taken care of by the federal government the other districts of the state. should first be allowed the use of the new ap- Iropriations But this should not be used as an argument against Jefferson eouh- ty getting a survey, because the other work done in the Ninth district has not cost the state of Alabama a cent. Jeff ferson county pays a sixth of the state 5 taxes and is justly entitled to have an early survey. Besides, the bill providing for state assistance in the surveys was introduced by me, and Congressman Un- derwood went to Montgomery and did all he could to get it passed. Since then 1t was fostered by Jefferson county men and was put through by their efforts, we think Jefferson is doubly entitled to tho benefit of some of the appropriation.
 Many people do not realize the value of these surveys, but they are of the greatest importance to the farming inter- csts. When every owner of land in county knows the exact character of the land he owns he IS in position to get the greatest benefits from the soil utiliza- tlon bureau of the government. By simply writing the bureau the location of his land the officials can refer to the surveys and tell him exactly the sort of fertilizers and character of chemicals to use to grow any kind of crops"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 s2500-H. H. Black and wife, Dora, to Southern Guaranty company, lot and 40 feet off the west side of lot 8, block 20 according to the map and plan of East Lake.
 $S00O-M. Howard Wiles to J. Cary Thompson, a certain tract of land in township. IT south, range west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11

Miller's friends claim that his sentence should not be heavier than life sen- tence because of the fact that he was in an intoxicated condition when he did the killing, and also that he had pur- chased drinks in Rambow's saloon, and that Rainbow came from behind the bar to Miller.
 Miller entered the Senate saloon on Twentieth street, which was operated by Rainbow Bros, and while in there had trouble with the negro porter. He com plained to Rainbow and got into an argu- ment with him, Rainbow finally coming from behind the bar with the intention of ejecting him from the saloon. When he came out Miller stabbed him, Rainbow dying in a few hours from the effects of his wounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
COUNTY REGISTRARS
 WILL SIT THIS MONTH

The registrars of Jefferson county, con- sisting of R. G. Hewitt, D. R. Dunlap and E. A. Wright, will sit at the courthouse on Friday and Saturday, July "A and 25 for the purpose of registering all resi- dents of Greater Birmingham" who shall have the legal qualifications. The sitting will be in the office of the super intendent of public instruction on the first floor. This registration Is for the city primary to be held July 27, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
Picnic at AvondaIe Park.

The boys and girls of the Epworth League of the First Methodist church enjoyed a moonlight picnic at Avondale park last night. A crowd of about 40 was present and all carried big basket lunches, which were opened at the park Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Glass acted as chap erons for the occasion,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
IN CONDEMNED
 CELL 4 NAYS FATAL DA y

Under his sentence of death Charles w. Miller, the slayer of F. W. Rainbow, has but 2S more days to live, the day set for his execution being August 2. He was placed in the condemned cell last Tuesday and the death watch set upon him. He has a special guard watching him day and night
 The condemned man so far has shown no signs of nervousness It Is under stood that a number of his friends are circulating a petition asking Governor Conner to commute the prisoners sen- tence to penitentiary term. Friends of the man whom he killed however, are circulating a counter petition, requesting the governor to be hands off in the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,
Archibald J. Fincher.

Archibald J. Fincher, age F years, died yesterday at the family residence at Oak Crest on the South Ensey car line, death resulting from an attack of typhoid fever. Funeral services will be held at the residence this morning at 10 o'clock and interment will be at Elmwood ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
Jewell Ollie Screws.

Jewell Ollie Screws, the 7-months-old daughter ot MT. and Mrs. H. J. Screws, died at o'clock yesterday morning at the family residence, 116 Bank street, Ely ton. Funeral services will be held at tho residence this morning at 10 o'clock and ipterment will be at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
Marriage Licenses Issued.

But one marriage license was issued in the office of the probate court yester- day, that one being for the marriage of H. c. Thomas of Avondale to Miss A. B. Hickenbottom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
THE WEATHER.

Washington, July 10.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi Fair and warmer Saturday and Sunday; light variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
E. T. Shaw & son. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co. Johns Bros, Props.
Odds and ends at ridiculous, Ny low prices at Kress' stock reducing sale now going on.

i. Wanted Competent and ex- 2. fenced glove salesla dy. Please do not apply unless you are experienced. Apply to manager ladies department, Louis Saks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
Civil Service Examinations.

The United States civil service commits sion announces an examination on Au- gust 5, 1908, to secure eligibles from which to make certification to fill one or mo- e vacancies in the position of surveyor for the inspection of mineral deposits, land office service, in the different field di- visions in the west, at the minimum sdl- ary of $500 per annum and expenses, and vacancies requiring similar qualiflca~ tions as they may occur.
 Adler F. Y. AndeVon, F. M Jackson, Robert Jemison, Sr., M. V. Joseph, T. H. Molton, J. w. Mcqueen, Frank Nelson, Jr., J. M. P. Otis, Rufus N. Rhodes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11

Wanted Competent and ex- perienced glove saleSlady. Please do not apply unless you are experienced. Apply to manager ladies department, Louis Saks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11

The Ladies Auxiliary of The Congregation Beth Ell, will give a benefit at Germania Park next Sunday-all day. Every body invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11

United States Weather Bureau,
 Birmingham, Ala, July 10, 1908. Weather conditions for the 24 hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11

The Ladies Auxiliary of The Congregation Beth -El, will give a benefit at Germania Park next Sunday-all day. Every body invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
ADJUSTMENTS.

Birmingham, July 10, 1908.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-08-15
Ploeon Joins RecessIonaI.

A little fellow who sings in the
choir of a Long Island village church
is the happy possessor Of tame pi-
geons. One OF them follows him to the
pretty vine covered place OF worship
and during the sermon COOS and flut-
tiers among the crimson ramblers at
the open window. One recent Sunday
when the occasional began the bird
flew in and circled about the little
fellows head until he reached the
choir room door. 1t then flew out and
waited to escort its small owner
home.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-08-15
What Women Have Done.

Mrs. M. f. Johnston OF Richmond.
Ind, gave an interesting account at
the Boston biennial of the G. +. w. c..
of the Art association of that city.
which is ten years old. Five hun
dred dollars is appropriated each year
for the purchase of picture,
and the council gives 500 for
the annual exhibition. The stand
ard in pictures and crafts has
changed. she says, and in the next few
years much is expected that will give
the children the opportunity of great
er culture and knowledge of art.