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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
WOMAN HELD FOR
 CRUEL TREATMENT
MARSHAL V. A. SPENNY SHOOTS A NEGRO WHO STRIKES HIM WITH A DINNER PAIL AT PRATT VlLLE-NEGRo STILL LIVES.

Prattville June 27.-(Special)- 1.-The pre- liminary trial of Amanda Hall, the negro woman who is accused of assaulting Ellie Stewart, a small negro boy, last Sunday, by beating him unmercifully and then, with the help of another boy, tied him in a bag and smoked him with burning rags and red pepper was held this morn ing before Justice of the Peace Guy Rice, and she was committed to jail in default of a bond in the sum of $75O. The boy who helped her tie the victim also had his preliminary trial this morning. and was bound over in default of S250 bond.
 Just as the Continental Gin company closed for the day and @ large crowd was on the two streets meeting at the bridge, over which the men cross to get home. there was considerable excitement caused from the report of a pistol. It proved to be a shot from the pistol of Marshal ". A Spenny who was on Factory street. trying to keep the sidewalk open for pe- destrians, and on ordering some negroes to stand back or move on, was struck by a dinner pail in the hands of Bud House a large yellow negro man, who immediately ran. Marshal Spenny was so enraged at the act that he drew his pis- tol and fired at the negro, the ball taking effect near the lower rib and passing through the body. It cannot be known at this time whether the wound will prove serious or not. He was carried to nearpy drug store and the wound was dressed and later carried to his home,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
WILL ILLUSTRATE DREAM.
Preacher Reproduces Vision of Cruel.
 fixion on Canvas.

Phenx City, June 27.-(Special)- Rev. c. W. Smith, pastor of the Con gregational church here, will deliver a sermon at his church tomorrow morn- ing under circumstances decidedly un- usual.
 His subject will be "The Crucifixion. , and the sermon will be illustrated with a painting of Jesus on the cross
 Recently the Rev. Mir. Smith had a dream in which he saw the crucifixion It was all so clear and plain that after he awoke he remembered just how 1t looked. The tragic picture fingered in his brain, vivid and distinct. and it's outlines failed to blur with the passage of time. The matter was on the preache CTS mind to the extent that he decided to reduce his dream picture io drawing. The painting of Jesus on the cross, just as He looked to the pastor in his dream, was the result, and this will be the illustration that win be used tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
CARTER FUERAL TODAY.
Body of Young Anniston Man Returned
 For Burial.

Anniston, June 27.-(Special.)-Th body of James c. Carter, who died at the home of his brother, Alonzo Carter, in Fort Worth, Tex, yesterday afternoon. will arrive in Anniston Sunday morning at $ o'clock, and will be met at the station by members of Calhoun Lodge No. 46, Knights of Pythias, who will be in charge of the burial arrangements, the funeral to be conducted by the Rev. J. G. An derson at the First Presbyterian church at 4:30 Sunday afternoon.
 MT. Carter was 26 years of age and had lived in Anniston most of his life. He was a thorough gentleman and enjoyed the highest esteem of a large number of friends. He was for a number oe years connected with the Anniston Trad ing company, but at the time of his fatal illness he was holding a responsible p0- sition with the City Hardware company. His death came as the result of an att tack of pneumonia, which developed into consumption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
.,obn L. sullivan Arrested.

Florence, June 27.-(special) l)-Revenue Officers J. B. Campbell and Arnold cap- tured a still at Gravelly Springs, this county, the first of the week and arrested John L. Sullivan, the alleged operator, and carried him to Huntsville. The of- f1cers followed a foot path about 300 feet back of Sullivan's house. where they found complete apparatus for the man. ufacture of mountain dew" Sullivan denied any knowledge of the existence of the still, but nevertheless the officers con sidered the evidence warranted them Tn taking him in charge, and destroying the still. Sullivan was arrested seven years ago in Tennessee for running a still, 1t is said. but escaped and has been in Ala bama ever since.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
The date is the 18th. The place is the Over Warehouse. The sale starts at 9 A. M. Don t fail to attend.
BIG OPPORTUNITY.

On Monday, July 9th, at 12 o'clock, l will offer for sale the assets of the Crane Carriage Co.,, at it's place of business No. 202O Avenue B, consisting of complete manufacturing and repairing outfit, stock of lum- Der, wagons, etc., together with leasehold interest in premises. Complete inventory can be seen by calling on undersigned at Wimberly & Thomas Hard ware Go. This is a fine oppor- tunity for the right man.
 H. T. HARDIN, Trustee in Bankruptcy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
We are not quoting dis yTT. o.o so11;ror o+ foo

We are not quoting dis counts. We are selling at fac tory cost. Our values chal- lenge comparison. Business men appreciate our offer and dozens of them are buying from us every week. Our mer- chandise is high grade. Only the absolute necessity of sell ing the Johnson & Mccoy Go. stock forces us to offer this merchandise at such prices. They were never sold this way before-may never again. Everybody knows what we mean when we say Peck" clothing, "Hawes' hats, Crawford" Shoes. They all go in this remarkable offering. Johnson Harris Clothing Co.,, 221 N. 20 St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
FOR PIMPLES, TOO
New Discovery Cures Eczema and Eradicates Minor Skin Troubles
 Over Niuht.

About a month ago the dispensers of poslam, the new discovery for the cure Of eczema, decided to allow the druggists of the country to handle it. Previous to that time it could only be obtained direct from the laboratories
 Since this change in the method Of distribution, poslam has met with the most phenomenal success of anything in- troduced to the drug trade in the last 30 years. All leading druggists, including Jacobs Pharmacy, in Birmingham, are now carrying the special b0-cent size re- gently adopted. also the s2 jar.
 This great success is not surprising when 1t is remembered that, in eczema cases, poslam stops the itching with first application, proceeds to heal immediately, and cures chronic cases in a few weeks In minor skin troubles, such as pimples, blackheads, acne, herpes, blotches, rash etc., results show after an overnight ap- plication. Experimental samples of pos lam are sent to anyone by mail free of charge, by the Emergency Laboratories S2 West Twenty-fifth street, New York City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
BraCberrv Makes Bond,

Union Springs, June 27-(Special.)-As a result of habeas corpus proceedings in probate court here yesterday, J. c. Brad berry was allowed to make bond in the sum of s7500. Bond was promptly made and MT. Bradberry is at home. He is under sentence of 25 years imprisonment for the killing of J. P. Adams at this place last summer, and he is to get a new trial at the next term of circuit court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Mrs, Napier's Funeral.

Union Springs, June, 27-(Special.)- The funeral of Mrs. Ed Napier occurred here yesterday morning, conducted from the home by the Rev. J. M. Thomas and Rev. E. l.. Crawford. In- torment was in Oak Hill cemetery. A-e- Roy and Briggs Napier of Birmingham, two of her sons, came down to attend the funeral Dr. LeRoy Napier, who also lives in Birmingham, was In Phil adelphia and up to this time has not heen heard from MT. and Mrs. George Napier of Montgomery came to attend the funeral
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
New Scheduled Announced.

Anniston, June 27.-(Special) = The Louisville and Nashville Railway com- pany will at an early date put on a new schedule between Anniston and Birming- ham, J. A Lanning, travelling passenger agent for this division, stated today that the schedule would probably become eff fective on Sunday, July 5. MT. Manning says. however, that the new schedule will likely be operative only on the early morning train, now leaving Anniston at 6:10. The run win be made in quicker time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
News of DoIomite.

Dolomite, June 27.-(Special.) .)-The Methodist Sunday school gave a picnic at Rutledge Springs Wednesday, The attendance was large.
 The local Masonic lodge will meet in regular session next Thursday night.
 Mrs. Julia Cunningham entertained a number of friends at an ice cream supper Thursday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Beavers Hold Meeting.

Blocton, June N.-(Special.) )-Blocton Dam Mo- 4s, Independent Order of Beav- CTS, met in regular session Friday night at Odd Fellows hall President w J. Hand being absent, Vice G. B. Bainbridge presided One new member was elected bringing the total membership up to 61.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
SPECIAL FOR 30 DAYS.

30 lots at Arlington Station fronting Gate City car line; ranging in price from $500 to $400 each. Terms easy. High est elevated and most desirable residence lots on the market. Also three neat cottages rang ing in price from S125O to $2000; one-fourth cash, balance easy. Bargain. Ryan Real Els tate Co.,, 203-4 Woodward Bldg. Bell phone 835.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28

out some half mile from the city. Bud House was in the main quiet negro. This is the most serious trouble Marshal Spenny has had since he has been in of flee something more than two years. His friends very much regret the occur renee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
P. S.-We neglected to men, tion in our ad. that California vineyards make people rich.

$2800-11-room residence at Owenton; lot 70x100; a big sac rifice; $1700 less than cost. Sewal- Rains Agency Co.,, 2117 Third Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
JOHN w, SHEALLH
 DIES AT EUFAU[A Thomas May Run for Lieuten-
 ant Governor DECLINES A STATEMENT l Council Will Provide For Better Water supply-New Baptist Church Is
 About Completed-Sunday
 School Convention.
DECLINES A STATEMENT l

Eufaula, June 27.-(Special.)-Jo w. shealley. an old and highly esteemed citi- zen who resided one mile north of the city, died at his home yesterday afternoon after long and painful illness. Mr. Shealley was 73 years old and was stricken with paralysis about two years ago, gradually growing weaker until the end came. For the past 12 months he has teen confined to his bed unable to move without assistance and his death was not unexpected.
 Deceased was born in Chambers coun- tv and came to this section during his hovhood where he has been constantly engaged in agricultural pursuits. The greater portion of his life was spent 12 miles north of the city, where he owned and operated one of the best regulated farms in the county and reared large family OF children, all of whom are grown. Of these four sons, C. A. Shealley, l.. U. snealley, T. R. and John B. Shealley, who reside here, and Mesdames Tobo Davis of Hooks, Ala, William Eley of Montgomery, J. S. Perry of Blakely. Ga, and will Perry of Macon, Ga, together
 with his kwife and numerous grand and some great grand children survive him He was an honored veteran Of the war and bore the scars of many hard fought battles.
 The funeral occurred from his late res idence this afternoon, attended by the members of hls immediate family and il lf ree concourse of relatives and friends, the old veterans of the city and adjacent
 sections accompanying the remains to
 their last resting place in Fairview ceme- tery. The Rev. M. B. Wharton pro- rounced the last sad rites and delivered
 Q tender and touching eulogy.
 Senator F. P. Thomas of this city is being importuned by his friends to become
 candidate for lieutenant governor of
 the state. When approached on the sub
 ject Colonel Thomas would give out no
 statement, but it is believed that he can
 be pursuaded to make the race.
 His friends throughout this section and
 in fact all Southeast Alabama feel sure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
FARMERS RAISE
 B|G FOOD CROPS Season Promises Good Harvest
 In Walker WILL HAVE COUNTY FAIR New Railroads Running Into Jasper Gives Impetus To Building Boom. There Are No Vacant
 Houses In the Place.

Jasper. June T.-(Specia1) farmers of Walker county promise abundant har- vests this year. The rains and cool nights of the spring months produced some ap- prehension of failure, but tho hot, dry season of the past few weeks has offered opportunity for vigorous blowing, the corn and cotton plants have taken on healthy growth, and now comes reports from all parts of the county that this is an exceptionally fine crop year.
 While about the usual acreage in cotton is growing this year in Walker, the yield of food crops promise to be much greater than heretofore The farmers are rapidly awakening to the importance and profit of home production for all things needfu for family support and food for stock This, therefore may be accounted a hog hominy and hay year-the three h's so essential to profitable farming.
 While Walker county continues the greater and the richer part of the great Warrior coal field, these hills and valleys are wonderfully productive as agricultu- ral fields; and Walker can be set down as one of the big agricultural counties, as well as one of the richest mineral coun- ties in all the south.
 Increased attention to agricultural pur- suits and the increased prosperity there to have awakened the farmers and other business men of Walker to the idea of organizing a fair association and giving county fair at Jasper during the com to+ Fot, at Birmingham. For this purpose subscrip- ton lists have been started, and a thor ough organization is to be effected next week.
 No county in the state can show finer exhibition of home products. The exhibits will consist of horses, mules, cattle, hogs, sheep, cotton, corn and all the grasses, fruits and garden products. minerals, and forestry. and will attract universal attention.
 The new railroads running into Jasper have given impetus to building boom. There are no vacant houses in the place, and about 30 buildings are now in course of erection As railroad center Jasper has assumed important proportions, hay ing now five railroads and 16 passenger trains a day. These are the Frisco, the Southern, the Mobile and Ohio, the Hi nois Central and the Alabama Central. In railroad facilities the little city is woe- fully lacking in one respect-it has no de- cent passenger station. Of course, it soon will have, if there is any virtue of power in the railroad commission.
 Walker countys court house, to cost s2OO 900, is gradually approaching compile tion, and the county commissioners ex- press the belief that it will be ready for the winter term of the several courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28

that he would be elected. He is brilliant young lawyer, polished orator and con servative politician and his friends reel sure that he would fill the higher require nlents of the office with dignity and honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28

The matter of better water for the city is assured in the near future and to thls end Alderman Dan Mabry will submit at the next sitting of the council plans for the construction of a settling basln, which it is believed will be accepted.
 The city receives it's supply from Bar bour creek in the greatest abundance, but during the rainy periods 1t becomes so :mpregnated with mud that it is practl- cally unfit for domestic purposes and 1t IS hoped in this way to overcome the trou- ble.
 The Baptist congregation hopes to De able to occupy the new editice within the rext 30 days. The finishing touches have been put on the interior and 1t only re lnalns to place the pews in position am clear away some debris on the outside The structure is one of the handsomest in this section and would ornament any or the metropolitan cities.
 The county Sunday school convention will be held at Clio on July and tho citizens are making preparations for the entertainment of the visitors. Well known Sunday school workers from Montgomery and other sections of the state are expect ed and representatives from every sectlon of the county will be in attendance. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Page

Page 1. United States court of appeals sets aside $29,0OO,000 Standard oil fine. Alabama Press association assemblies at Bessemer in annual meeting Gompers asks organized labor to vote the democratic ticket. Desperate men run amuck in suburb of Boston. Bryan feels good over the way news papers take up campaign. Prince of Wales arrives at Quebec Roosevelt pleads for greater navy.
 Page 2. Farmers aid improvement in iron business
 Page 8. Intangible tax brings big sum. Dupuy indorsed for Mayor of Ems ley.
 Denson again named president of the Alabama Baptist association.
 Page 4. Editorial comment.
 Page 5. Yolande scene of violence in miners strike Imported miners distributed through Jefferson county. Republicans nominate Dr. w. T. Mas terSOn Tor mayor oI blTHlnglam. Socialists fined for blocking sidewalks O'Bren will be unopposed in primary Status of work on Jefferson county soil survey.
 Page 6. Lee would like to be governor of Mis- sissippi.
 Page '. Social events.
 Page 8. Americans get wind taken out of their .ails at Olympic games.
 Page g. Stocks advance on announcement of de- oision for standard Oil company. Cotton prices are practically unchanged after slight upturn,
 Page 10. p;rmjngham and Mobile divide honors in . double-header American and National league races re- main practically unchanKed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
FIimsy Evasion.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
Labor Vote Is Asked To Cast It's Fortunes With Denoc-
 racy This Year
DENVER PLATFORM IS
 GOOD ID STAND ON
Gompers Makes No Pledge To Deliver the Labor Vote to the Democratic Party, but Shows Why Bryan
 Should Be Supported.

Washington, July 22. - (Special)- Samuel Gompers has given out advance proofs of an editorial which will appear in the August number of the organ of the American Federation of Labor, in which he points out the duty of work ing men in this campaign. He makes 1t plain that they should oppose the re- publican nominees. His utterances have created a sensation in political circles, and the democratic committee will see they have the widest possible circula tion.
 MT. Gompers expresses the belief that labor will solidly support the candi- dates of the democratic convention. While disavowing an intention ito de- liver the labor vote" he expresses the opinion that the worker will have to answer to his fellow-workers as well as his conscience if his action is con trary to the political course that Is pointed out for him.
 An argument Is submitted with the intention of proving that the republi- can party is the enemy. and the demo- CldllC party thS II litAo oi ldpOi, anu u concludes with a call to the workers to defeat their enemies for all offices presidential, legislative and judicial.
 In tone, the editorial Is mild and an acceptance by labor of the conclusious drawn is assumed It begins with this E Plea of Gompers.
 The president and members of the executive council of the American Fed eration of Labor attended both the re- publican and democratic conventions for the purpose of presenting labors demands and asking their incorpora- tion in the platforms in a manner which should clearly affirm the position of the workers, especially in relation to the abuse of injunction and the right to organize and to carry on the legiti- mate business of organization without being classed as trusts under the su- preme court interpretation of the Sher- man antitrust law.
 2 ''These, because they deal with funoa- mental principles of right, freedom and justice, are the two most important issues raised on the part of labor.
 ''The national convention of the repub- lican party at Chicago refused to incor- porate the demands of labor in it's plat form, and instead, inserted plank on in junction which indorses the existing abuse of the injunction as applied to labor dis putes.
 ''The democratic convention at Denver, on the other hand, made labor's demands a part of its platform
 FIimsy Evasion.
 Gompers quotes the anti-injunction plank adopted by the republican conven- ton, and comments as follows
 At a glance the plank adopted will be seen to be fimsy, tricky evasion of the issue. It is an indorsement of the very abuse against which labor Justly protests, and would, if enacted by Congress, give
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23

ssabosrd quick train Atlanta 4;1s p.m,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-23
ROOSEVELT ASKS
 FOR BIGGER NAVY President Addresses Naval Off, fiCers at War College CONFERENCE IS LENGTHY Roosevelt Takes Leading Part in Dis cussion of Navy Plans and Re-
 frains from Giving Advice
 to Professional Men.
CONFERENCE IS LENGTHY

Newport, R. l., July 22-Peading for popular support for first class fighting navy" navy capable of seeking out the enemy and hammer him into quits President Roosevelt was the central figure liere today in the most notable conference of American naval officers ever called to- gether to consult and discuss, in broad, general way, the future United Statu, iattleships The President spoke public ly for more than half an hour. and then the conference went into executive session for one hour. During the session the Pres ident took leading part ins the discus sion. He argued as a layman, he ex- piained, and did not attempt to give ad- vice to professional men.
 The President sailed for Oyster Bay this Afternoon, but the battleship conference win continue here and in Washington until definite plans for the ships to be laid down in the near future are decided upon
 As the Mayfiower came up the bay this morning she was saluted by the old Con- stellation, now III years old, Dewey's fla nous flagship Olympia, the newest of the American battleships in commission the Mississippi. the cruiser Montgomery, the dispatch boat Dolphin, the steam training ship Cumberland Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry attended the confer once as did Gen. Horace Porter president of the navy league and chairman of the visitors to the naval academy.
 The conference included no less than 10 rear admirals of the navy and host of officers from the grade of captain and below Army officers from Fort Adams and Fort Creole also were invited to tho conference The officers applauded the Presidents aggressive naval address all most continuously
 The President spent the entire time he was here upon the naval island. The battalion of apprentice seamen quartered on the island, raw recruits, was drawn ID at attention along the water front. The President inquired as to the manner of training the men and he expressed hinl- self in terms of high praise of the quick progress made in training green men.
 .I believe in the enlisted men of the American navy with all my heart. he said, q believe that we now have the enlisted men brought to such point that if in battle on given ship the commits stoned officers were to be killed the en- listed men would be capable of bringing the fight to n vigorous conclusion and doing it all, fire control and everything. Captain Fsullam, I congratulate you; ad- miral. I congratulate you"
 The President, Mrs Roosevelt and other members of the Presidents family and party were guests at luncheon of Rear Admiral and Mrs Merrill. All the naval families in the vicinity were invited to meet the President and Mrs. Roosevelt, and the function had at times the ap- pearance of a gay lawn party