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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
JACKSON GOES ID
 THE PEN FOR LIFE Convicted of Murder In the
 First Degree ECHO OF MINERS STRIKE .t7rkcap Mae Af(a DraSfHen+ nF he
:CHo OF MINERS STRIKE
Jackson Was Vice President of the Local at Acton and Was Charged With Dynamiting Houses, In
 Which One Was Killed.

Columbiana, October 24.-(Special.) )- Ed Jackson, colored vice president of the miners union local at Acton dur ing the recent miners strike. was con victed of murder In the first degree and sentenced to life Imprisonment in the circuit court today.
 Jackson Is one of the IS men who were held in connection with the dyna- hitting of houses at Acton during the strike. One person was killed out right and several others more or less seriously injured.
 The trial of the case consumed most of the week and was concluded this afternoon at o'clock.
 The remaining IT cases will probably go over to another term of the court.
 Solicitor Borden H. Burr of Talla- dega conducted the prosecution. while the defense was in the hands of Frank S. White & Sons of Birmingham
 Within five minutes after the jury returned a verdict this afternoon Judge Pelham pronounced sentence on Jack son and he will be carried to Flat Top Monday morning. It Is stated that the ca Sc will not be appealed
 Will Lindsay, a negro charged with burglarixing the commissary at Acton a few months ago was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years in the pen- itentiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
CHILD INJURED
 BY CIRCUS LION Clothing lls Torn from Boy
 At Piedmont ANNISTON STORE ROBBED Plate Glass Is Broken and Goods Fshed Out With Wire-CounciI
 Orders Sidewalk Paving
 to Begin at Once.
ANNlSToN STORE ROBBED

Anniston, October 24.-(Special.) the performance of Sparks show yester- day at Piedmont vicious lion came near killing little son of Homer Smith, who lives in the country near Piedmont the particulars of which are said to be about as follows:
 The little boy. who is some or years old was standing with his parents near the lions cage, and while watching the other animals perform unguardedly put his hand up against the cage. The Hon. seeing the boy thus resting his hand on the cage sneaked around his mate and grabbed the boys hand in his paw, hold ing him in a vice-like grip, and, reach ing out with the other paw, caught the boys clothes and did his best to pull the childs body through the bars of the cage. So strongly did the beast pull at the boy the. bars were bent. And the vicious beast held on, notwithstanding that Alex Smith, who was nearby, seized a. piece of iron and vigorously prodded and beat the lion in an effort to make him release his hold. Finally the animal relaxed his hold, after injuring the boy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
HOADLEY ID BUILD
 NEW STEEL PLANT Gadsden Will Get the New h.
 duStrial Plum
COST ABOUT S2,0OO,OOO
Cumberands and Old-Line Presby- terians Are Still Fighting Over
 Church Property at Gads-
 den-CIark May Come.

Gadsden, October 24.-(Special. )-while in this city yesterday, President Joseph H. Hoadley of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company made the state ment that his company would build a steel mill and a wire mill in this city. He said the plans for this development had been fully matured, and would be execut- ed just as soon as the financial arrange ments are perfected.
 According to MT. Hoadley's statement il is intended to spend $2,000,000 in these new developments. The company already has the necessary site for all possible ex- pansion. The two furnaces here have both been put in prime condition both be- ing practically new and equipped with every modern appliance.
 The ores of the company have been thoroughly tested out for the making of basic iron. The company a year ago made basic iron for the Southern Steel company when the latters furnace was undergoing repairs.
 In MT. Hoadley's opinion the outlook for the iron and steel industry was never brighter than at the present time. and he is exceedingly optimistic as to the fu- ture of the Alabama mineral district. He sees great progress and prosperity ahead for this section
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
Last Idle Mill Resumes.

Huntsville, !. October 24.-(special.)- )-The West Huntsville Cotton mill will resume operations on next Thursday, October 29,
 and then every cotton mill spindle in Huntsville will be busy. All of the mills that shut down during the business de- pression have resumed and the condition of the textile market is now such that the mill managers do not anticipate any more shut downs in the future. The West Huntsville mill will give employment to over 200 people, who have been idle sev- eral months. The plant is being thorough
 ly overhauled and put in first-class con diton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

quested him to remove the shell from his single barreled shotgun which he did He went in and engaged in laugh ing conversation with Stella who stood in the doorway, with her left hand on the door facing. When the youth got ready to leave he reloaded his gun. Suddenly it exploded and Stella fell forward dead. A load of squirrel shot struck her full in the forehead. carrying away the top of hef head and scatter ing her brains all over the room. It is said the girl caught holde of the barrel of the gun playfully and pulled it to- ward her Doing so she pulled the hammer against Buchanans trousers, causing it to spring and fall on the cartridge. The tragedy was purely ac- cidental. Young Buchanan was frantic with grief was the mother and for a time the scene about the humble home was one of indescribable grief
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey


  aaaby freedom from injurious substances render that can be sensitive
 typhoid malaria form of stomach trouble all conditions body famil everywhere.
 Duhys Whiskey you pure medicinal whkey, bulk "old Chemist" the Write Whky Rochester N Y for free of iIusr medical advice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
BRIDGE IS COMPLETED.
New Steel Structure Across the Ten.
 nessee at Decatur.

Decatur. October 24-(Special.)- )-The new steel railroad bridge crossing the Tennessee river at Decatur has just been completed by the Southern Railroad com pany. The old stone piers, which were built shortly after the Civil war, were used for the new structure. The bridge cost nearly half million dollars and is said to be one of the best railroad bridges in the south. This bridge is used by the Louisville and Nashville rail road as well as by the Southern rail road.
 The Southern railroad is also build ing a new bridge across the Swan lake on the opposite side of the river from Decatur. A double track will also be built from Decatur to the Decatur june tion, a distance of about two miles,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
E' iileS
Write Now for a Free Trial Package of Pyramid Pile Cure and Prove
 lis Sure Value

We want to place trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure in the possession of every sufferer from piles.
 We will send such package by mail in a plain wrapper free to any one who will send his or her name and address to us.
 This package will contain an amount of Pyramid Pile cure sufficient to prove 1t & remedy for piles above any on the market, and such trial package has cured many cases of piles without fur ther treatment.
 Every druggist sells Pyramid Pile Cure: Price 50 cents. Think how sue cessful 1t must be to do this and how popular these little healing cones are No trouble. discomfort,S pain or worry. They act gently, surely and perform in many cases what people think are marvels, Address Pyramid Drug Co.,, lsl Pyramid Bldg. Marshall. Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
Is Division Sponsor.

Florence, October 24.-(Special. J. Miss Lutie Patton has been notified by Col Harvey Jones, adjutant general and chief of staff, Alabama Division Confederate Veterans. of her appoint ment by Major General Harrison as sponsor for the Alabama division at the reunion to be held in Mobile in Novem- ber Miss Patton was maid of honor at the reunion in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

Thieves broke large plate glass window on the Thirteenth street side of Bass X Herds store some time last night and purloined from show window a valu- able suit of clothes and some other things, which in value aggregate probably S25. The window was smashed by rock, probably thrown across Thirteenth street and the goods were evidently fished out with crooked wire, as the hole in the glass is too high for a person to reach in and get the stuff which was carried away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

The 'possum season has opened, all though the persimmons have not had a killing frost on them yet. Every night the horn of the hunter, and the yelp of the bench-legged flee can be heard in the land, while 'pssum meat can be bought from the country wagons cheaper than any of Armous meat products. Four 'possums per night Is a small catch
 and the nimrod who returns with but one is looked upon with pity as a mere amateur bungler. Possum hunting in this locality rises to the dignity of a fine art
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

South Noble street from Sixth to Fourth and West Fourth street will have cement sidewalks and these sidewalks will be built immediately. This was determined by the city council at its meeting yes- terday afternoon. Considerable opposi- tion on the part of the Anniston City Land company has been experienced by the authorities in pushing the work. Yes- terday afternoon the mayor was instruct ed to proceed with the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
.-~s -~y VI -o.,atur.

the ladies of the Benevolent society of the Decaturs held tag day. in the two De- caturs. The money raised Is for the ben- eft of the city's poor. All day long good looking girls stood on the principal street corners, in the depots and in the hotels and allowed no man to escape until he gave up his 10 cents and received tag, pinned on his coat. Quite a neat sum was sealized for tho benefit of charity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

The fifth cotton mill of Talladega county began operations a day or two ago with 5000 spindles and 40 operatives. Every cot ton mill in this county is built and con- ducted with the money of the home folk and every one is considered a good paying proposition The sixth mill located at Childersburg will be in operation short ly. The example of this county in build ing mills with home capital is one that could well be emu.2ted by a number of other communities in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

There are blind tiger tracks about the city, but the animal seems to be rather a small one. Will Holley, a negro, was before his honor. Mayor Oliver. yesterday morning charged with illegally disposing of liquor and was fined s25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
YOUNG BOY KILLS
 HIS GIRL FRIEND Horrible Accident At LaGard,
 Near Gadsden WERE PLAYING AT TIME Top of Stella Males Head Is Blown Off By a Shotgun In the Hands
 of 11-YearoId James
 Buchanan.

Gadsden, October 24--(Special. )--By the accidental discharge of a shotgun in the hands of James Buchanan, a n-year-old boy, Stella Males. the pretty 16-year-old daughter of Joseph Males. an employe of the LaGard Lime and Stone company. was shot dead yesterday evening at 3 o'clock at LaGard-
 The boy and girl were laughing and talking about an anticipated trip to Gads- den next Tuesday to see the circus at the time of the accident.
 The top of the girls head was blown off and her brains scattered over the room. Her mother and several small children witnessed the awful scene. Bu- chanan had been hunting and stopped at the Males home to see his little girl friend. Mrs. Males and children were in the kitchen.
 Before the boy entered Mrs. Males re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

considerably and tearing his clothes off of him. The mother of the child was seri- ously frightened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

Use Rengo. It is perfectly safe. You eat it like fruit or candy and easily and safely reduce your fat a pound day.
 For sale by all druggists at $1 per full. sized box. or by mail prepaid, by The Rengo Co.,, 3314 Rengo Bldg, De- troit. Mich. The company will gladly send you soc package free by mail If you will write them direct to Detroit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

Twenty-first Street Hotel now open; nicely furnished and under new management. Spe- cial rates to permanent people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

Senator Bankhead spoke here in the open air-his audience sitting around on the coping of the enclosure of the court house lawn. The crowd numbered about 100. Several questions were fired at the senator, which he adroitly answered. MT. Bankhead was aware of the fact that his audience was against him, but he took 1t good humoredly. This county is over whelmingly against the road amendment to the constitution, as well as against the other two amendments. Steps are being taken now by some of our leading citi- zens to notify the voters that they must be sure to vote, and to vote against the amendments, as a failure to mark either for or agailst is equivalent to one-half vote for the amendment Circulars will be sent to each precinct urging the voters not to let the amendment win by failing to vote either way but insisting that in order to defeat the amendments the voter must do more than merely omit to mark the space opposite each one-he must cross the "No" or the Against" as it appears on the ballot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

The spelling bee at the synodical college for the benefit of the Confederate socie- proved a pleasant occasion. Many ex- hibited but little knowledge of the con- tens of the blue back, while others stood up surprisingly. One of our leading coun- ty officials went down on "fattery" A young lawyer misses ''sirocco. A popu- lar clerk in a dry goods house failed to connect on "breeches" Weston Jenkins and Miss Hyde retained the floor long est, but finally the man went down leav- ing the field in possession of the lady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
DEATH CLAIMS
 TWO OLD VETERANS Lively Contest In 0Id- Time
 Spelling Bee OPPOSE ALL AMENDMENTS
Fifth Cotton Mill In TalIadega County Is Put In Operation-Another Is
 Being Built at childers-
 burg By Home Capital.

Talladega, October Special 1.-The oldest Confederate veteran in this county was buried yesterday. Had he lived until next month he would have been 90 years of age Maj. James T. Dye, who won that rank in the 51st Alabama cav- airy. John T. Morgan's regiment, died at his nephew's home near Ironton on the Fist. He was unmarried.
 Another Confederate soldier well known in the county passed away on the same day. His name was. J. B. Turner and death is about to claim Maj. William V. Harrell. a veteran of the Civil war; well known here and in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

The Cumberland Presbyterian church troubles are again in evidence This time in the form of an injunction issued from the city court restraining the Cumber- land faction from interfering with the U. S. A. faction in the possession and use of the church and manse property. It will be remembered that a week or more ago the property was seized by the Cum berland people and by this act of the court they will be compelled to vacate or take some further legal steps to hold it without being in contempt.
 Both factions have arranged to hold meetings in the church tomorrow. and the outcome will be awaited with interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

faith and to help pay postage and pack ing; no free packages at drug stores.
 Rengo Is for sale and recommended in Birmingham by Adams Drug Co.,. 1901 2d ave; Collier Drug Co.,, 109 N. ave; Duncan Drug O., S12 s. goth st: : E. B. Norton, 1920 Ed ave-. John L. Parker Sd ave. and 18th st. and Wood ward bldg; Patton-P Pope Drug Co.,. 212 N. goth sf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
CosperL emay.

Sheffield, October 24.-(Special.)- Miss Hattie Cosper and Mir. Otis Lemay of Water Valley, Miss, were married yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of the brides parents, MT and Mrs. P D, Cosper Only near relatives witnessed the ceremony. which was performed by Rev L. F. Stansell, pastor of the Meth odlst orch. Following the ceremony re- ss ents were served Among the ,z. e G.,sbrdal gifts was silver tea ,oeoso.oso,o.oso,o2ted by the Methodist in which Miss Cosper
 'ful worker. MT. and
 ist Birmingham and
 ore going to tn cir
 :, Miss. where MT.
 with the Illinois
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

The question as to the purity of the water at the courthouse well has finally been settled by the state bacteriologist. who decides that the water is as pure as any can be- This will be welcome news to those who have refrained from it's use for some weeks pending the investiga- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25
A Wreck From Neuralgia

Mrs. Edith Copeland. of Los Angeles, Cal, Who Was Sick With Indigestion and Neuralgia, Is Loud in Her Praise of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey, Which Has Bene- fitted Her After Many Other Remedies Failed. 1t Has Cured Her of the Indigestion and Toned Up Her System, Thus Driving Out the Neu- ralgia.
 Mrs. Copeland writes q was nearly a wreck when I came to California five years ago. When I had been here per haps a month I came across one Of your testimonial letters that just hit my case, and decided to get bottle
 T have had neuralgia of the heart and feet Have had no satisfaction from my doctors (save receipted bills) and have been trying everything Was also a sufferer from indigestion. Not only has Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey increased my weight and acted as general tonic. but it has also nearly cured me of my neuralgia. feel con- fident that in time Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey will drive it out of my sys- tenn entirely"
 oth men and women, who have been made
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
PITCHER MURPHY DEAD.

Worcester. Mass. Dec. Say, win, ono last favor, Sing Face to Face for me before ,' and as his closest friend ended the song ?. II Murphy, a crack southpaw fell back dead into the arms of William F.. lahif. nt his home in Lenmister, Sun day. He was 24 years old, and was m but a short time of pneumonia.
 Murphy was a coming twirler. He broke into the game in his home town in Kcenc, x. II. He was with Bridge port when he jumped to the hllcn- town (Pa) outlaw league team and showed up go well that when things had shaped themselves so he coud como back into organized baseball St, Louis Nationals paid s2,ooo for him to Bridgeport in l9oi lIc was al- lowed to finish ont the season with the Johnstown club in the Trl-Siltc league.
 When hc rcgaincd consciousness just beroro he died he asked his chum to sing his farorite song, and as the refrain died away he expired.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
GETS EXTREME OF LAW.
Principal in Land Fraud Sentenced to
 Two Years and St0,00O Fine.

Washington, Dec. Frederick IA. Hyde of San Francisco, recently con- ylcted of conspiracy to defraud the United States of large tracts of land in oregon and Washington, was sen fenced today in the district criminal court to pay a fine of $l0O0O and to serve two years in the penitentiary at Moundsvlle, w. Va, the maximum penalty under the law
 Joost H. Schneider of Tucson, Ariz,, an employo of Hyde, was convicted with him and was fined $lO0O and sen tenccd to ono year and two months in the pententIary
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
CHRISTMAS UMBRELLAS

Remember This that umbrellas pur- chased here are doubly acceptable since The Charles MOnSOn Co.," is stamped on every umbrella.
 The name Mon son" on an umbrel- Ia corresponds with the word Sterling" on fine silver.
 Every umbrella is made of the best material and fully guaranteed.
 Women'S Umbrellas sl,oo to Sl5.oO.
 Mems UmbrelIasSI % to SS.5o.
 Children's Umbrellas soc to S2.25.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
SOUTHINGTON NEWS
Three Gas Companies to Seek Franchise to Lay Pipes Municipal Plant Is
 Talked of.
Especial Journnl-courler New. scr,lce1

tSnfrini JhUfnni-i0uTieF NFWs ScfNiCe'l
 Southington Dee. $. That south inrton appears to bc lucrative field tur gas company is very evident from the fact that three companies are to seek a franchise to lay their gas mains Into town at the coming session of the legislature. Two years ago tnesubicct was thoroughly thrash ed out at a public meeting in town hall It was then thought feasible to have q municipal plant, and many sHll adhere to this plan Of having the town build 2 plant and distribute gas in town, as undoubtedly there would be q sufficient number of subscribers to make it q paying investment, and it would also be an opportunity of getting gas at lower rate. However, the majority favor the granting of a
 limited franchise to an out of town 1 company. At the meeting of two years ago the representatives of the Merdcn and WallnGford Gas com panies were present and they gave all the benefits Of their companies. It was argued at the time that the Wal 1 llngford company was soon to be con sumed by the New Haven Gas Light i company, and that eventually the i towns would be furnished by the lat ] ter named company This the voters l objected to, and when a vote was talk l en lt was found the majority was in 1 favor of allowing the purchase to the l Meridcn company Tho latter com- pany has been selling its gas at very 1 moderate price and offered it for the same amount in Southington as it was sold for in Meridcn. They also agreed to lay the pipes Immediately and to supply the town within short space of time. The matter went before the legislature, and was finally killed, which fact caused Southngton to lose two more years of modern improve ment There was talk of free gas men" in the iob, but nothing was
 ever learned why the franchise was refused the Meridon company. These companies will seek the privilege again this year, but they will have
 another competitor. The Bristol and
 PlantsvlIe Tramway company Is to 1 lay pipes into Plantsylle with a view
 of extending them to Southington. lt
 is hoped that this year some company
 will be granted the franchise by the
 legislature, but the Merden company
 is preferred.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
REGARDING CHRISTMAS
  CHNPPINIC,

For your comfort and convenience, as well as to avoid over working our en- pIoyees during the days preceding Christ mas, permit us to offer a few sugges- tons:
 Shop as early in the day as possble use q Shopping Ticket; carry home small parcels when practical; aim to have your shopping finished by December 18th; be ConSiderate In demands for prompt delivery of purchases, especially late n the day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
Nothing Better than Bay State Brick
 and Cement Coating

It is a coating that becomes a part of the concrete, plaster or cement when once applied, and where ordi : nary paint will not hold, It can also be used on wood as a first coat un- der enamel. It contains no lead or oil and is not affected by acids or gases. It does not mildew, rub, crack or peel. Is non absorbent and will not change color when wet. It will stand steam or moisture. Its base is snow white and can be col ored to any tint desired.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
GzOd4aGGfMn, -3gf GaZa 57.

held from his late residence, SG Walnut street yesterday morning at S:30 o'clock and from st patrick's church at o'clock, where requiem high mass was celebrated by Father Flnne- gan The deceased leaves besides a wife two children, his parents, Thomas and Catherine Bradley two brothers, Henry and William Bradley, one sister Mrs Elizabeth Riddle
 The pallbearers were John Falsey, Peter Falsey, Richard Burke, William Truster, Patrick Healy and Edward Healy The flower bearers were: Ed ward Dunn, Edward Mulcahy, Thomas Newman Thomas Dwycr Martin Beauton, William Frank and Albert Booth. Interment was in st. Bernard's cemetery,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

Sewing and House Aprons made Of nice quality of lawn, prices 25C, SOC and 75C.
 Maids Aprons, made of good quality white lawn, deep hem and wide strings; Prices 25c, SOC and 75c each.
 Maids Caps, made of white lawn and net, With bows. prices l2 l-2C, l9C ana up to 33C,