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The Greeley tribune., 1908-12-09
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The Greeley tribune., 1908-12-09

tanned in the showing--but you can imagine what
a vast aggregation OF merchandise it must be. We
want you to make early visit-select what you
heed while the choice lots are here. Don't wait
until the last day and take the 'culls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
NEGRO SCATTERS HEEL DUST
 IN EYES OF THE OFFICERS

To allow himself to be captured by two police officers and conveyed to the door of the city jail, then to step out of the 'Black Maria" when 1t was opened and proceed to make himself scarce. very scarce, was the act pulled off by Nathan Jackson, negro, arrested by Officers Nation and Howe in the Southern yards at First avenue and Twenty-seventh street this morning at 12;3O o'clock. Jack son was charged with trespassing.
 When the patrol wagon arrived at the city jail after making its trip after Jack son, Night Warden Henderson came out of his office and opened the wagon. The negro started into the jail, but just he reached the door he turned and sifted sand up Third alley toward Twentieth street. Officer Fully, who was in the wagon house. ran out into the alley and gave chase. He fired two shots at Jack son, who put up an excellent defense with heel dust. Officer Fully ran the negro two blocks but was outfooted and Jack son is now at large. It Is not be- lieved that either of the shots fired at the negro took effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
FIREMEN TO COME
 FOR BIG CARNIVAL
THEIR PARADE AND TESTS OF
 SKILL TO BE BEAUTIFUL AND THRILL!No-coMMERciAL TRAv- PLIERS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

The Volunteer Bremen and the United Commercial Travellers are coming to Bir- mingham this week by the hundreds, ac- companied by hundreds of their friends prepared for a great time.
 The city will be decked in gala attire for the big spring carnival. Beginning Tues day, the Volunteer Firemen's companies, accompanied by half their townspeople, their sponsors and others, will hold the fort until Thursday night.
 The big parade on Tuesday promises to be the most thrilling event of the season. Each town brings its own apparatus ar tistically decorated floats, and other at tractive features. The local people are expected to join into the spirit of the oc- casion. prizes having been offered for the best decorated one and two-horse ve- hicles, and the best decorated automobile
 The tournament of races. hose laying and other exhibitions will be the main attrac- ton.
 The travellers will be in the city Friday and Saturday. In their usual manner they will enjoy jovial convention. The local committees are working hard to make it the most memorable gathering of the drummers ever held in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
KING AND VIEWERS
 MEET WEDNESDAY
TWO v4LLEYc PROBABLY CON- NECTED BY CONCLUSION OF WEEk-ROAD TO COST $1.2,000. SIX PER CENT GRADE.

This weeks developments will see the dust flying in the direction of the St. Charles road. It is believed that before next Monday the future connection of the two great valleys by per cent road will
 be an established fact.
 The viewers, appointed last fall by the Board of Revenue to map out this pro- posed route, secured the opinions of all the informed engineers in Birmingham, and came to the conclusion that it could
 be constructed for about S12,000, on a ( per cent grade.
 These reviewers have been called to meet by their chairman, Jere c. King, on Wednesday afternoon. The call was is- sued last week, and these gentlemen are determined to push the matter to a rapid conclusion.
 They will meet Wednesday afternoon and take an automobile trip to the scene, will walk over the course, discuss a num- Der of important points and then prepare their report to the board. This will be awaited with great interest. It will give the residents of the lower part of the val ley a road to Birmingham at low grade for practically the cost of building two or three miles of ordinary macadam, and will not interfere in any way with the tunnel proposition. The City Council will consider the subject at It's meeting this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
STEADMAN INJURED
 IN CAR ACCIDENT

Roy Steadman, Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company conductor, was badly hurt about the legs early last night by being caught between two cars of the company at the Traction park switch on the Gate City line. The injured man was removed to his residence, at Fourth ave- nue and Eighth street. in Shaw & Sons ambulance.
 The trolley of Steadman's car had slipped off the wire and Steadman was standing on the ground behind the car replacing 1t when another car came up from behind him. The lights were out In bis car and the other car had no search light Steadman was not noticed until the other car was close upon him, The motorman of the rear car stopped Us quickly as possible, but not before Stead man had been squeezed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE.
Methodists Will Meet in Atlanta for
 Three Days.

Atlanta, May 17.-The sessions of the third annual conference for education of the Methodist Episcopal church, south. will be held in this city beginning next Tuesday, May 19, and continuing for three days. Noted educators of the church from all of the southern states will oe in attendance, and the meeting is ex- pected to be one of unusual interest and importance.
 Among those who will make addresses are the Rev. F. w. limit, president of Central university, Danville, Ky; Coy. Hoke Smith of Georgia President Henry s. Prichett of the Carnegie foundation, Bishop Seth Ward, Prof. w P. Few of Trinity college. North Carolina. and Chancellor Kirkland of Vanderbilt un- versity.
 These conferences for education are held each year in different parts of the south, the one last year being at St. Louis, and are said to have accomplished much for the cause of education in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
YOUNG CRAPS SHOOTERS
 SCATTERED BY OFFICERS

Four craps shooters were arrested and placed in the county jail yesterday after noon by Deputy Sherffs Curl, Allen and Parker. The men were captured in the old ball ground at the end of Seventeenth street, just across Village creek from North Haven.
 This particular spot has long been the gathering place of craps shooters ana a number of ugly rows have arisen during the last few years. A ball game is gem erally started, but is usually concluded by the starting up of a craps game. It ap- pears that a game had been started yes- terday afternoon, but only lasted for few innings, the desire for gaming be- coming too Strong to resist.
 Some 30 youth were enjoying the craps game when the officers approached. The players proceeded to scatter in al! di- rections. The officers had spotted four whom they believed to be rngleadei 8 and went after them, quickly rounding them up. The average age of the boys arrested is r years. Two of them have figured in the courts of justice before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
On Dr.. Stauq.
Editor of The Age-Herald.

To the Editor of The Age Herald.
 I would say of the Rev Dr. John w. stagg's letter on University Tactics" what the man said when dining at table where a beet was the only article on the bill of fare, That beats all"
 For gentlemen, scholar and a min ister, to use language so discourteous to the reading public, so undignified, so profane is thoroughly nauseating and dis gusting to decent people. There is limit and there is no doubt the Rev. John w. Stagg has reached it. It ought to be within the range of possibility for man who has been preaching for 20 years to cultured people to have acquired even though contrary to ones nature, a vocab- uiarly of decency. Some of his disgusted readers are very nearly ready to come to the conclusion that his favorite word of reference to the 9O,OOO,O0O of us, fits him to perfection
 "Egotism.' Yes, write the word with every letter capital and you might have faint expression of the chiefest characteristic of the Rev. John W. stagg. If we are to judge the man by his let ters to the editor, in his opinion, a man is blatant egotist and a fool to differ from him. Education is presumed to give some degree of breadth of view and opinion, and some slight charity of ex- pressjon, at least. On this hypothesis the Rev. John w. Stagg, D. D., it would seem, should be put in the Philistine class.
 The president of the University has some rights and privileges, the Rev. John w. Stagg, D. D., to the contrary, never theless. It is hoped the president will work out his plan to have a trained man for the specific work, regardless of the silly and sickening attacks of the Rev. Dr. John w. Stagg.
 It would seem that the candidates and applicants for the university position, so viciously and vigorously urged by their Birmingham patron, have been brought rather into a state of educational dis count by placing themselves in the hands of one so tangential as the Rev. Dr. John W. Stagg. Very respectfully,
 L. P. GIDDENs, Professor of Mathematics, Birmingham
 College
 Birmingham College. May 1e, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Bijcu.

Beginning tonight, the Baldwin Melville company, under the personal direction of Walter s. Baldwin, will begin prolonged engagement at the Bijou theatre, pre- senting a number of the greatest dramatic successes of the contemporary stage. The play chosen for the first week is ''The Man on the Box" charming comedy of life In Washington, in which there is brilliancy and wit of an unusual order. The love affairs of Lieutenant Worbur- ton, masqueradlng as a coachman, and a society belle of Washington furnish the ground work of the plot. There are many sparkling scenes in the play. Max Figman made one of his most notable successes in "The Man on the Box" The play is dramatization by Grace Living ston Furniss of Harold McGraths well known novel. New scenery has been painted expressly for this weeks pre- sentation at the Bijou and no details has been overlooked that will contribute 10 an enjoyable performance. The Bald win Melville company is composed of capable players and the organization is favorably known to southern theatre goers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
EACH LEADER IS
 SURE OF VICTORY Final Statements of TemIinson
 and Smith HOOD SAYS BRYAN WINS Carson WhItscn, After Hour of Speech Making, Issues Broad Statement.
 All Questions Settled
 Today
HOOD SAYS BRYAN WINS

The state of Alabama will today decide it's national, state and county questions.
 The last day of hope for 6s candidates for the board of revenue was a bright one, giving them strength for that hol- low feeling which will come tonight.
 With the Johnson and Bryan headquar- ters the telegram messengers flirted all day. Both declare that they received in- formation from all parts of the state conceding them the victory.
 Chairman A. G. Smith said: "The man from Minnesota has grown in the minds of the people to his full height. They appreciate his chances of victory in the fall as pitted against the gasping attempt of man trying to run on his third wind. Johnson will be indorsed by the demo- crats of Alabama today. We arc con f1dent of victory.
 "We have received information from all sections to the effect that the farmer vote is with us. Jefferson county will cast a close vote, but I believe that Johnson will carry it by a good major  ity."
 President Tomlinson talked along the same hopeful tone. He received a tele- gram yesterday from Horace Hood of Montgomery to the effect that the John- son boom has done no harm to the Bryan cause in that county. In speaking for the paper, Colonel Tomlinson was very brief and to the point: Bryan will carry county in the state.'
 c. c. Whitson of Talladega. who has been making speeches over northern Ala bama for Johnson, passed through Bir- mingham yesterday. "I left Talladega last week before the full force of the new man idea had reached my city. I had always felt that Bryan had no pos sible chance to win. I knew that the lethargy that followed in the wake of the Bryan organizer was widespread all over the country. The party was just waiting for the man, and In John A. Johnson we have found a man, not a peerless one.'
 "As soon however, as l began cir culating among the voters l found North abama restless for some candidate that can win. The north of the state grasped the idea with marvellous vim, and l will not be surprised to see the John- son wave sweep the north of the state.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Judge Hundley Dopbted
 RebOYf 0 ContiYmati0n

of the opposition of Bacon. there would be nothing to prevent the confirmation next fall I cannot believe that rs- port is correct"
 With MT. Chandler, Judge Hundiey visited The Age Herald office, and aft CT getting additional evidence tending to show that the nomination had been confirmed. left for home still .ncon- vinced.
 On the car he stated: Tt is just tare ly possible that Senators BanlShead and Johnston persuaded Bacon to with draw his opposition at the last mo- mort. but it is improbable. There must be some mistake. for the last thing heard in Wash ington was that the nomination would not be confirmed this spring"
 Judge Hundley stated, however. that he had no doubt in the world but that the nomination would be confirmed next fall, and that he would eventual fy come out of the long and bite. fight a. victor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
CUNNINGHAM BOUND OVER
 UNDER VERY HEAVY BOND

Will Cunningham, the negro who put Constable West of Talladega, through such a terrible experience for Il hours, and who wrote vivid streak across Alabama's criminal history a month or two ago, was given a preliminary hearing before Judge Abernathy Sat urday and bound over to the grand jury, under 5000 bond. The charges brought against him at the hearing were for assault with intent to mur- der and robbery.
 It will be remembered that West at- tempted to arrest Cunningham, when the latter assumed the offensive, dis armed West and marched him around the country. One point on the line of march was a high bluff. Here Gun ningham stopped and, kneeling down, sent forth an appeal to Heaven, all the time, however, keeping his eyes opened on West. This prayer was, "Oh, Lord, forgive me for all iny sins, and the great one I am now about to commit" This sin did not develop on account of the negro not knowing how to handle Vests "lemon-squeezel" gun. He was adroit enough not to let West get wise to this fact though.
 West finally escaped from him and Cunningham rode into Birmingham on a freight train, keeping the train crew and several posses at bay. He managed to escape at Birmingham and proceeded to Irondale, where he terrorized the neigh borhood for a week with his at- tempted hold-ups It was on these Irondale charges that he was tried b g. fore Judge Abernathy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

Although Judge Oscar R. Hundley could not be reached last night when The Age-Herald's Washington cor respondent wired of the mistake in tho announcement that his nomination had been confirmed by the Senate, from his remarks Saturday night. 1t is known that he will not be disappointed this morning.
 Judge Hundley. returning from Washington Saturday night, was met at the station by F. J. Chandler, and was there congratulated on the an- nouncement of his confirmation.
 The judge was taken wholly by su-- prised.
 You do not know what you're talk ing about" said he. "On leaving Washington, my friends of the sub committee gave me positive assurance that while the nomination would not be confirmed at this session, on account
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Women Attempt Suicide.

Attempted suicide among the deni- zens of the underworld has become a frequent occurrence. Yesterday s record was two, both women taking poison. Their efforts were discovered almost immediately, however. and aft sr strenuous work on the part of the hospital physicians they were saved.
 The women were Beatrice Brown and Ethel Ryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Archbishop Bourgade Dead.

Chicago, May 1.-The Most Rev. Peter Bourgade, archbish op of Santa Fe, died at hospital here today. Heart failure was given as the cause. He was 63 years old.
 -s~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ books, contracts, etc., of the city of Bir- mingham are open to the public at all times and any detailed or special informa- ton desired by the town of Elyton will be cheerfully furnished whenever it may suit your representative to come along It has been supposed heretofore that Elyton was' also public corporation. with public records, and not a private as- sociation.
 Trusting we have not presumed too much in making an effort to find out what 1t is the city of Birmingham has been asked to become responsible for. am, most respectfully
 G. WARD, Mayor.
 I. w. McAdory knows his business elect him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Portuouese Deficit Reduced.

Lisbon, May 1.-The budget statement for 19o8-1sO9, as prepared by the minister of finance. shows reduced deficit as compared with 1907 of s27o,0OO. It Is es- timated that the revenue will amount to about $7oooo,ooo. and the expenditures to about S72.OOQ.OQO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Elllice Tedeski.

Fillice Tedeski, the 13-year-old daugh- ter of John Tedeski, died yesterday at the family residence. 220S Avenue B. The remains will be taken from the house at 2:3O o'clock to St. Paul's church, where funeral services will be held, followed by interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Wounded Man Succunnhs.

Memphis. May 17.-J. A. Ward, policeman who was shot last night by W. W. Brown, a neighbor, died today The two men became involved in a quarrel over some poultry and the en- counter followed which resulted in Wards death. The families occupied adjoining houses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Courts Suspend.

Jefferson county's courts will not grind today, business being suspended on ac- count of the democratic primary. Dock cts were set for today in all Of the di- visions and witnesses and jurors have been summoned, but 1t will not be neces- sary for them to report until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Monarchlsts Honor Manuel.

Lisbon, May 17.-Nearly 1000 resi- dents of Oporto, representing all shades of monarchists, arrived here today by a special train. They marched in pro- cession to the palace and presented homage to King Manuel,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Permanent Home for Embassy,

Rio Janeiro, May IA bill for the appropriation of $20O,OO0 will be in- troduced shortly in the chamber of deputies for the purpose of acquiring a property in Washington for a per- manent home for the Brazilian em- bassy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
At East Lake.

Tuesday night there will be a grand ball in the pavilion at East Lake for the Volunteer Firemens association. Wednesday is labor union day and all labor men, showing union cards, and their families will be admitted free. There will be a fireworks display Wednesday, night on the lake. Thursday night the prizes won in the Firemen's Tournament will be awarded at the pandstand, and there will be a hig display on the lake. Saturday night the United Commercial Travellers will be entertained with a fire works display
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May 17-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Occasional thun- der showers in the interior; fair on the coast Monday and Tuesday; light south erly winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Nina Anderson.

Nina Anderson, the 1S-months-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. B. Anderson, died Saturday night at the family resi- dence near Ishkooda. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the res- idence and interment was at Dolcito.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Archbishop of Santiago Dead.

Santiago, Chile, May 1.-The most Rev. Maranio Casanova. the archbishop of Santiago, whose serious illness was announced few days ago, died last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Fieet to co out of servIce

St. Petersburg, May 17.-The Russian minister of marine contemplates the sus- pension Of the volunteer fleet service be- tween Libau and New York on account of the heavy deficits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
King Manuel Becomes Knight.

Lisbon, May 1.-The Duke of Oporto has enrolled King Manuel as a Knight of the Golden Fleece with the custom ary picturesque ceremonial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
COMER RETURNS
 FROM WASHINGTON Says Governors Have Begun a
 Great Work HAS CHAT WITH HARLAN Alabama's Executive States that While Johnson Is Wonderful Man, Bryan Will Receive Nomina-
 tion-DetalIs of Trip.
HAS CHAT WITH HARLAN

In high spirits and greatly pleased with his trip. Gov. B. B. Conner returned Sat urday night from the conference of gov ernors at Washington
 Ut was a very pleasant occasion.'' he said. "and everybody thought that it would eventually lead to quite bit of good. Although nothing definite was done the ground was made thinner so that good seed may be sown.
 Jim Hill the railroad man. made a fine address l was particularly struck with the words coming from that man. Oh, yes, I liked the Presidents talk, and MT. Bryan was very good.
 How about Johnson? Why, everybody liked him. He was one of the most pleas ant men 1 ever saw. He was full of d magnetism that could not help but made him popular. In fact, all the governors were pleasant men.
 Conner Chats Harlan. T was glad to meet the justices of the supreme court, and enjoyed long talk with Justice Harlan, the man who sub mitted the dissenting opinion on the rail- road case. At a banquet given by the business men of Washington 1 heard speeches by Cannon. Williams and Fair banks which were the finest states rights speeches l ever heard Williams said if he had not known Joe Cannon he would have thought him a democrat.
 "The result of the conference was a .l, the preservation of the forests, keep the young trees from being sawed up, to be careful that the iron and coal supplies are not used up, to preserve the water sup plies and protect the woods at the heads of streams.
 "Knowing that 26 per cent of the coun- try's population, the farmers, have de- pendent upon them the welfare of our country, we insisted upon helping and caring for their interests in every way possible.
 The Governors Reception. "The governors reception given by Mrs. Roosevelt was a brilliant affair, and the Presidents wife proved a most charming hostess. "On the last night, I was entertained by Senators Johnston and Bankhead at Harveys, the other guests being Messrs. GoodaH, Jackson and Tibbitts, the represen- tatives who reflected great honor upon Alabama. No other state was represented by abler men.
 aYes, I made a talk. Many of my friends congratulated me upon it. "Oh, sure, Bryan will be nominated. don't think there is any doubt about it. The Alabama representatives were al- most unanimously in favor of the Ne braskan, and there seems little doubt but that he will be elected. However, that man Johnson is a fine fellow. He certainly made good impression. People saw in the man the reasons for his carry ing a republican state"
 The governor leaves today for com mencement at Montevallo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Vote for I. w. McAdory.

Members of the Board of Revenue pass upon the valua- ton of all realty ill the county. Col. J. E. B. Jackson, being a large property holder; is thoroughly conversant with local values. A vote for Col. J. E. B. Jackson is a good bus mess proposition.