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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Mayor Martin Sensational.

Mayor John D. Martin of Jonesboro made two startling statements this aft ernoon. The first was that he would his term expired on the 7th of next October. The other one was that he was more than anxious to see Jones' boro become a part of Bessemer. ne said: q have served the town of Jones' boro for several years and the longer serve the more tired I become of the job. The mayors office pays the princely salary of $5 per month, and in addition it allows $1 for every warrant issued and s1 for every license signed. have not had the support of the board of aldermen and some of the very men who compose the present board were the ones that did all in their power to defeat me at the last election.
 However, l informed them at that time that I was going to lay with them for a few spaces and I proved to them that I could do it by being elected Some of my so-called friends might be under the impression that !. am going to get out because I have cold feet For their information want to tell them that if I wanted the job another term I would go after it, and what is more I would get it. have done a good deal to advance the interests of the little town. but since here are so many other people out there that think they know all about it I am going to give them a chance.
 AS to Jonesboro's becoming a DOT tion of Bessemer, I am heartily iil favor of such a move. In the <'st place it would mean good school. next it would mean electric lights. then good water and last, but not least. police protection. It appears to be a hard matter to convince the people or Jonesboro of this fact but 1t is just possible that they. will realize it sooner or later.
 'I have tried to do lots of things to help the town along but the only way I can get anything is to start out by opposing the council, and as soon as they learn which side I am on, they immediately take a different view. By working on them tSat way l have been able to do a little good and still hope to see the town do we'll"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
BESSEMER AT WORK FOR NEW COUNTY Literature Being Mailed Out
 Over the State MAYOR MARTIN Is TIRED Jonesboro Mayor Says He Will Not Run Again and Hopes to See Jones'
 boro Become a Part of
 Dessemer.
MAYOR MARTIN IS TIRED

Bessemer, June S.-(SpeciaD.- D.-If the Ragsdale new county amendment does not pass in November 1t will not be the fault of the Bessemer people. for they are going hard at it to bring the merits of the bill before the voters of the state. pr. Ragsdale, who Is at the h cad of the movement, left yesterday for Hot Springs to spend a couple of weeks, but before he left he was sat isfied that the movement would be pushed and an aggressive campaign pursued until November. All Bessemer wants Is for the amendment to pass. If the state decides that it shall be a law, Bessemer will look after her part of 1t when it comes down to getting a new county The amendment pro- vides for vote of the people in the and will be the cause of eliminating all sorts of legislative proceedings.
 The amendment for new counties passed both houses and by large ma jorities and most of the people in this section appear to feel quite confident that when 1t is finally put up to the people to decide they will show that they are in favor of it by casting a large vote for 1t.
 Active steps are enow being taken to reach the people with regard to it. and hundreds of folders are being se.it out daily setting forth the claims for a new county. Speakers are to be sent all over the state in the near future and everything that can possibly be done to get a favorable vote on it will ba done
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Dr.. Cunningham Returns.

Dr. R. M. Cunningham returned yes terday from Rochester, Minn.. where he attended the clinic of the Drs.' Mays at St. Mary's hospital at that point He expressed his pleasure and appreciation of the splendid vote cast for him for delegate to the Denver convention He stated he was for Governor Johonson be- cause he was the more available man when it came to electoral votes, but II MT. Bryan carried tho state he would sup port him. This is the position the doctor took in the speech he made at the John- son rally held in Ensley, the only speech he made. He made no canvass and con sequently appreciates to the fullest extent the fine compliment paid him and ex- tends to those who gave him their sup port his sincerest thanks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Child May Die.

Florence June S-(Special)-The c. sear-old son of II. c. Rowland of East Florence, was the victim of horrible accident late Sunday evening and there is little hope of his recovery. The child climbed into a spring wagon which WAS standing at the top of steep hill on Trade street and reversed the brake precipitating the wagon down the nil. The incline was about 70 feet and at the bottom of the 1O0-yard dash the wagon overturned in deep ditch. The child was horribly mangled about the face, arms and chest and one leg was broken. Physicians, who were called in hesita ted at first to set the fracture, thinking the little fellow could not recover. but finally decided to perform the operation. It is not believed he can recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Work of Police Chiefs.

Chief of Police James Merriman re- turned today from Detroit, where he has Teen attending the, chiefs convention. Chief Merriman stated the meeting was most enjoyable and very instructive The people of Detroit entertained the visitors royalty and while at the meeting Lumber of highly instructive papers were read and discussed. One of the most inl- portant was an able paper by Chief Ship pey of Chicago, on the concealed pistol evil. This brought about a general dis cussion which tended to show the prac- tice was not confined to any locality, but was general all over the country. Chief Merriman said as a result of the discus sion the matter would be brought to the attention of Congress and a bill presented looking to the regulation of this perni- cious practice. Chief Merriman was pleased at the general good order that had prevailed during his absence, and complimented Captain Boswell and the police officers for their faithful work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Post-oraduate Scholarships.

Auburn, June S.-(Special.)-A the meeting of the faculty the following students were elected to postgraduate scholarships for the succeeding scholastic year 19OS-19O9: Assistant in chemistry G. F. Lipscomb, Demopolis, Ala; English, C. c. Gaum. Ensley. Ala; civil engineering. N. B. Buchanan. Huntsville, Ala, and o. N. Powell, Newman, Ga; mechanic arts, o. c. Skinner, Old Spring Hill. Ala.' electrical engineering, C. M. Howard. Au- taugaville. Ala pharmacy. J. A. York. Midland City, Ala: G. H. Marsh, Banks. Ala, and J. c. Dow, Pensacola, Fla. architecture, P. V. Stout, Montgomery. Ala; latin and history, J. A. Walker. Alexander City. Ala; mathematics and English, R. E. Hohnette, Loachapoka, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

gay with flags and bunting. The streets have been crowded all day with visitors, the old veterans being much in evidence. regimentals and were the recipients of many compliments from the old heroes and other visitors. The boys offered their services to the local camp Sons of Vet erans to escort the veterans assigned to Fnsley to their boarding places, which offer was gladly accepted. The visitors were profuse in their praise of the decora- lions. Many of them availed them- selves of the opportunity to visit the steel plant and furnaces. The headquar- .ers of the Sons of Veterans are in the Commercial club rooms and all visitors will be welcomed and desired informa- ton given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
SMOKE COMES FROM NUMEROUS STACKS Will Be Rolling Steel By Next
 Thursday ENSLEY INVITES VETERANS Special Committees Will Take Pleas ure In Showing Visitors Through
 the stceNMilI and Other
 Big Plants.
ENSLEY INVITES VETERANS

Ensey, June S.-(Special.) )-Smoke curl ing upward from numerous stacks at the steel plant that have been silent and still for the past several weeks, the whir of machinery and -the shrieking of whistles have caused much satisfaction in Ensley today.
 This morning several hundred men went to work at the various departments f the steel mill and it is stated by Thurs Gay the mill will be rolling steel.
 The general resumption of the mill, however, will not take place until Mon day, June IA at which date all the de- partments will be put to work full force.
 The resumption of the mill and the hundreds of guests that are in the city have caused spirit of happiness to come ever the people and the streets present scene of animation never seen in Ems ley before
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Personal and General.

The following guests registered at the Grand hotel during the day: J. l. Davis East St. Louis, Mo-; E. w. Hines, At lanta. Ga; E. A. Sullivan New Orleans; r. R. Pomeroy. Birmingham; E. A. Wright, Birmingham; Jacob Peterman' Cincinnati; l.. M. Rankin, Nashville; lsa- dore Speeding. Birmingham; J. R. Wilson, Birmingham; E. l.. White. St. Louis.
 Charles Kennedy and E. J. Kennedy of Fayetteville. N. C., are the guests of Messrs. W. w. and D. J. Kennedy at 1732 Arlington avenue.
 C. W. Kennedy of Wilmington N C.. arrived in the city this evening and Will be the guest of Messrs. w. w. and D. ]. Kennedy during the reunion.
 Mrs. w. M Tucker of Demopolis and Miss Foster of Detroit, Mich, are the guests of MT and Mrs. l.. w. Allen on Fourth avenue.
 Capt. H. W. Crook received a letter this morning from two old Confederate sol diers stating that they wanted to attend the reunion and would like to knoW where they could stay when they came Captain Crook had never heard of them sefore but he wrote them to come along and arrangements would be made Tor them. They arrived this evening and are now at his house. They stated that they were in the regiment to which Captain Crook was attached.
 Mrs B. NJ Huey of Morrison is the guest Of Mir. and Mrs. E. l.. Huey.
 Mrs w. J. Ferguson of New Orleans will be the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Lee Moody during the reunion
 Miss Mary Febiger and MT. Francis Febiger of New Orleans have arrived in the city and are the guests of Mrs. J. w. Perkins and Mr. J. l.. Whitmore at Eos sell. They are grandchildren of Rear Ad- niral J. c. Febiger, [. s. N.
 An effort has been made during the past week to have the Auburn band come from Birmingham to Bessemer while they are there attending the reunion and give q concert. Will Lacy and R. P. Mims, who have been trying to get them here, re- ceived telegram this evening stating the band would come down here on Fri day evening and given an open air con- cert at the city park. No admittance will be charged and the public is cor dially invited. The band is composed of about 20 pieces and they have made quite a re reputation over the entire south
 Prof T. l.. Williams of Taladega is visiting his sister, Mrs. NJ. B. Benton.
 H. Hobson of North Borders, Perry county, is visiting MT. and Mrs. R. F, Morrison during the reunion.
 MT. and Mrs. Dotson of Garrison, Tenn, are the guests of MT. M Kennedy a. 704 Nineteenth street.
 MT. and Mrs. Jeff Clay have as their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
YOUNG FARMER
 KILLS HIMSELF
Places a Gun Against His Stomach and Pushes the Trigger With
 Stick.

Alexander City. June S.-(Special. w. H. Gamble. young farmer living about 10 miles east of Alexander City, near Fosheeton, yesterday afternoon shot and instantly killed himself by placing the muzzle of a shot gun against his stomach and pushing the trigger with a stick he carried. It is said that he had threaten ed self-destruction on former occasions. and that immediately prior to the rash act the bade relatives goodbye and de- clared that he was tired of life. He went to his blacksmith shop to commit the dead. He was not married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Final Arrangements.

Camp Stonewall Jackson No. 430, Sons of Veterans, met this evening al the city hall.
 Plans for making the trip to Birming- ham in body on Thursday were dis cussed. Quite a large sum was contrib uted this morning for the purpose of pay ng for the special car and for other ex- penses that might come up.
 Everyone in the city is very much in- terested in the reunion and 1t goes with cut saying that a large crowd will be on hand from Bessemer. Each train thar has arrived in the city during the day has brought in quite number and it is believed a great man.. more will ar live tomorrow. Both of the hotels are LOW crowded but the people have been very generous in opening their homes %
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
DEAF AND DUMB BOY FALLS
 FROM WINDOW IN SLEEP

Jackson Miss, June -(Special.)-Hugh McCowan, the 15-year-old deaf and dumb son of L. A. McCowan of Hickory Flat, fell from the fourth story of the Deaf and Dumb institution Last night and broke his neck, being dead when dis covered by the watchman.
 The boy is thought to have been walk ing in his sleep and simply walked out Of the window. The distance to the ground from his bedroom window was 5e or 60 feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

guests Mir and Mrs. H. H, simmons and daughter of Forest, Miss, and MT. P. Clay of Browns, Ala
 G. W. Bustin of Laurel, Miss, is the guest of MT. M. Kennedy at 704 Nine teenth street during the reunion.
 Mrs. D. Cohen and Miss Bertha Forst of New York who have been visiting MT. and Mrs A. Forst will leave on Wednes- day for home. Mrs. Cohen and MISS Forest have been recipients of many so' cal attentions since they have been In the city and have made great number of friends who will regret to see them leave.
 The Board of Education will meet To- morrow evening to elect teachers for the next term of school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Professor Baker Visits Schools.

Prof. U. R. Baker of Mobile, the su- peritnendent-elect of the Ensley public schools was in the city today, the guest of the board of education. In company with Mayor D. F. Sugg, Prof. Tidwell and J. H. Sheldon, he visited the several schools and was also shown over the city. In an interview Prof. Baker ex- pressed his satisfaction with the schools add their equipment. He specially praised the Minor school, both as to equipment and general facilities. He stated the interior arrangements were admirably suited for school purposes. in fact they were all that could be desired. He stated the other schools gave evidence Of crowded condition and predicted that Ensley would need high school build ing in a short time Prof. Baker was much impressed with the general appearance of Ensley and it's evidences of thrift and prosperity and expressed his pleasure at the new field of labor in which he will shortly commence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
EnsIey Invites Visitors.
The following letter has been a dressed:

The following letter has been ad- dressed:
 Ensley Ala, June 8. Hon. J. B. Babb. Secretary Commercial Club, Birmingham.
 Dear Sir-The Ensley Commercial club has made arrangements for all veterans and visitors to Ensley to visit the steel plant and other industries here any time they may want to come. Friday 12, will he sracial steel plant day and we would be pleased to have as many of the vis- itors as can. come out on that day We have special messengers and guides at headouarters here to conduct any person or party through the works.
 Kindly send as many of the veterans and visitors to Ensley as you may care for us to entertain We are prepared to care for a large number of them. Respectfully, D. J. Hummer,
 Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

The father of the lad was notified and arrived in Jackson on the afternoon tram 10 accompany the body back to their home in the northeastern part of ths state. MT. McCowan is a prosperous merchant and planter.
 It is stated that the boy was in the habit of walking in his sleep but that fact was not known to the superintend- ent of the institution, else he would not have been placed to sleep on the topmost floor of the institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Personal and General.

Chairman John Angwn of the street committee stated tonight that triple street cleaning force would be employed during the reunion. He specially re- quests the merchants and other citizens to assist in keeping the streets clean that nothing may detract from the fine appearance the streets of Ensley now present.
 An exciting game of baseball took place this afternoon on the ball ground on Avenue C. between the Bon-Tons and the Rod Millites. resulting in victory for the Bon-Tons by the score of 10 to 1. The feature of the game was the pitching of Lange The batteries were Bon-Tons, Lange and Lathen; Rod Mill, Meecham and Greggs
 Ensley lodge of Elks held a short busi- ness session tonight and adjourned to take part in the Ell<s' festivities at East Lake. Quite number of local members attended the state convention held in Birmingham today. Among those attend- ing were Geo. A. Sexton, R. L. Daniels, Dr. Crawford, Lee White. R. T. Me- Leod and others.
 A young Greek named Strait Speratious was drowned about 6 o'clock this evening in a small pool of water near the furnace quarters. Speratious was employed at the blast furnaces and was in the habit of washing in the pool after work hours. Tonight he was missed by his room mates, who searched the pool for him and when found life was extinct
 Col w. T. Tendon of Marion, Ala. is spending a few days with his son, Dr. w. T. Hendon, Avenue H and Twenty third street.
 MT. l.. Leeroy of Eclectic, Ala. and Squire Bearden of Flat Creek Tenn, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. J. B. Lee roy.
 Mrs J. M Donaldson returned from Somerville. Ala. today. She was ac- companied by her father Rev. Dr. Hood
 The many friends of Mrs D. A. Echols will be pleased to learn she is much better and has been removed from St. vincent's hospital to her home.
 Mir and Mrs. Henry Schaber of Okla homa City are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Evan Owens. Avenue F and Six teenth street.
 Miss Maude Dixon of Talladega is the guest of Mrs. L. A. Daniel, Avenue E and Thirtieth street.
 pr. H. G. Butcher of Urbana. Ohio. is visiting his brother. MT. F. E. Butcher, Avenue H and Twenty-first street.
 Mir. ]. H. Eubanks. who has been so seriously i'll at St. Vincents hospital, is somewhat improved.
 Mrs. A. T. Fonville of Montgomery, Ala. is visiting Mrs R. D. Fonville, Avenue F and Twentieth street.
 Miss Hattie Benjamin of Rome Ga, is the guest of Mrs George R. Byrum, Avenue E. and Twenty-ninth street.
 MT. Denham Bird, vice president of the Citizen Bank of Jacksonville. Fla, is visiting his parents. MT. and Mrs ID. B. Bird, Avenue G and Eighteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
NEAL WOOD HIxsoN DIES.
Body of A. c. Walters Is Shipped To
 Virginia.

Union Springs. June s.-(Special. )-Llt- :'e Neal Wood, the 14months-old child oi MT. and Mrs. Andrew Hixson, died this afternoon at o'clock after an ill- ness of a week of gastritis. He was the only child and beautiful, bright toy. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
 A. C. Walters body was shipped today 60 Virginia, the funeral services being held from the home of the Rev. B. L. Cri wford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Calls On President.

Washington. June S.-Spencer Eddy. who has been promoted from the post of first secretary of the American embassy at Berlin, to that of minister of the Ar genuine Republic, called at the White House today and paid his respects to President Roosevelt MT. Eddy will take up his new duties about August 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Boats In Collision.

Lisbon, June S.-The Roumanian steam CT Constantza has been in q collision with the Greek steamer, Mikael, off this coast The Mikael was sunk but her crew, three of them badly injured were rescued. The Constantza after landing the crew of the Mikael at this port today pro- ceeded on her voyage to Ibrail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Real ships; real cannon bat tie Merrimac and Monitor. East Lake tonight.
MASONIC NOTICE.

King Solomon Lodge No. 46O A. F. 6 A. M. will hold special meeting Wednesday night, June 10th, for entertainment of visiting brethren. All Master Masons cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Lady Eileen Is Lost.

Montreal June S.-News has been re- ceived here that the government stea mer Lady Eileen, which runs between Gaspe and the Baie De Chaleurs, struck rock last night near Newport, Gaspe county, and is total loss. The passengers and crew are saved. The steamer cost $90,- coo and her cargo was worth probably S10 nO0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Seaboard. the best route [

Seaboard, the best route to Atlanta. Two trains daily, leaving $40 a. m. and 4:15 p. m. Only through sleeper Bir- mingham to New York via At lanta, leaving mornings. The smooth, on-time line. Ask us. Bell 2382.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Rock the Car,

An excursion car on the North Besse- mer line from Birmingham, containing a number of young folk was rocked by rumber of negroes also on an excursion car. this evening about 10 o'clock.
 The cars passed each other on switch and as they got opposite one of the negroes threw a brick at one of the young men in the other car and inflicted pain ful wound in his head Several of the young men were hit with bottles. bur were not injured to any extent. Fortl- rately none of the young ladies was burt It looked for 2. time as if serious trouble would occur. but the men in charge of the cars got busy and separat- ed. This is the season for the excursions and it looks as if the negroes try nn such occasions to see just how rowdy they can be and how much noise they can make
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
EnsIev Presents Gala Scenes.

Ensley presented a gala appearance this morning. Numerous additional decora- tions were put up until there was scarcely K store or dwelling house that was not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

the visitors and it is believed they can all be cared for in good style.
 All of the veterans are looking for ward eagerly towards tomorrow and many a heart will be made glad when they can get over to Birmingham and shake hands with their old friends.
 The city has been decorated in honor of the occasion and most of the stores and several private residences make a very pretty appearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington. June S.-tSpecial.) )-Follow- irg are postmasters that have been ap- pointed: Cole, Lawrence county. Beatrice McCay; Refuse. Jefferson county, Mat tie E. Patton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

Furnace and Coke Ovens on East Lake car line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

FOR SALE-Small Jewelry business in Ensley. Address Box 8O1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09

Go to. Germania Park-best place for Picnics.
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