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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
NEGRO'S. TROUBLE
 CAUSES SCRAP

Deputy Sheriff Sid Cowan and William Watkins, assistant to the county treas- urer, came to blows yesterday morning in the treasurer's office at the courthouse as the result of MT. Watkins action in having forcibly elected Joe Vim, the negro "spotter" employed by the sheriff, from the levatory adjoining the sheriff's office. MT. Watkins received a heavy blow over the right eye, which caused no serious injury, after which the two men were separated and the fight stopped.
 The trouble between the deputy and MT. Watkins seems to have grown out of MT. Watkins having ejected the negro, Vim, from the lavatory and instructed him not to be caught there again. Vim, 1t appears, went to MT. Cowan and told him he was going to swear out a warrant for MT. Watkins, wherewith Deputy Cowan decided to investigate the case before allowing the negro to take any such &C., ton, thinking that perhaps the negro had been impudent.
 MT. Cowan went to the treasurer's office to talk with MT. Watkins about the trouble. MT. Watkins Is said to have been very "hot' as the result of having found the negro in the white lavatory. end words between the two men brought on the fisticuff. No arrests were made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
TWILLEY |S HELD
 IN MOBILE JAIL Negro Said to Have Made a
 Confession CONFEDERATE OF THAXT0N Celebrated Case of Negro Murderer RecaIed-Dead Man Claimed
 Pal Committed Crime.
 Hlgdon Acts.
CONFEDERATE OF THAxT0N

A special dispatch to The Age-Herald. sent out from Mobile, says:
 Sheriff D. L. Higdon of Jefferson coun- ty wired Chief of Police Giblin tonight to hold Eugene Twilley, a negro, under ar- rest here.
 'Twilley was arrested here several days ago and admitted that he was with man named Henry Thaxton, who robbed a white man near the rolling mill and then killed him."
 Henry Thaxton, 1t will be recalled. was given the extreme penalty under the law for the robbery and murder of the white man in whose death Twil1ey is said to have admitted that he played a part. Thaxton, during his incarceration. stoutlv denied having killed the man. a German. who was murdered in the rolling mill dis- trict, claiming that his partner, a negro of Twilley's description, did the shoot ing.
 The negro was tried, convicted and sen- fenced in less than four hours, and owing to the speedy trial and Thaxton's plea that he might be able to locate the ne- gro who did the shooting. Governor Conner granted two respites, the second arriving just as the moose was being slipped over Thaxtons head for the hang ing. Although Thaxton had his friends make every effort to locate his partner. they never succeeded and the negro died on the gallows denying his guilt to the last.
 Twilley was arrested by the Mobile au- fh0rffiaa daV a. have admitted that he had part in the robbery and murder for which Thaxton was hanged.
 He said, 1t is claimed. that he and Thaxton secured only $1.So in money and a sack of tobacco from the man whom they murdered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
AN OLD RELIC FOUND

As a voice out of the mystic past was the first Issue of the Maryland Journal and Baltimore Advertiser, which W. Goddard published to the world on tho morning of Friday, August 20, 17Ys, and which was discovered in Ensley yesterday by G. w. Copeland.
 It was while looking through some relics and papers of his grandmother that MT. Copeland ran across the old publl- cation. It was only a few hours after it's discovery that it was neatly framed Those who saw 1t read the lines with interest, and there was quite a deal Of amusement over the quaint styles of "ye olden days"
 Goddard, the publisher, ss7-s In the first column of his paper that numerous ac- cidents occurring prevented an earlier publication of "The Maryland Journal and the Baltimore Advertiser" and he concludes this introduction with an urgent appeal that all subscribers send in their dues at their earliest convenience.
 Quite the most interesting communlca- ton is signed George Washington" The man who shortly afterwards led the armies of America to a great victory over England and who became the first presl- dent of the republic, was advertising For
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
REGULARS AGAIN
 DOWN THE GUARDS

Camp Perry, O., August 31.-The Ma tional Guard marksmen got the worst of 1t again today at the National Rife association's tournament. Both of the matches concluded today went to reg ulars. The handsome $500 cup which officers of the United States marine corps gave to the National Rifle as- sociation for annual competition to be held one year by the rifleman making the highest score In 20 shots at 600 and 1o~O yards was won by one of the most experienced shots in the marine corps team. Capt. D. c. McDougall of Cali fornia, and who has shot on the team for four years. Captain McDougall scored 1S7. Of the ten leaders only one was not 8 regular. They finished as follows;
 Capt. Douglas c. McDougall, United States marine corps, 1S7.
 Corpl. John s. Peterson, United States marine corps. 1s6.
 Capt. c. A. Romayn, Second United States cavalry. 1855.
 Milton J. Grouse, United States ma rine corps, 1855.
 Midshipman Clarence D. Haines, United States navy, 1855.
 Midshipman Andrew O. Denney, United States navy, 1884.
 Capt. H. B. Myers, Sixth United States cavalry, 1894
 Sergt. Peter s. Lund, United States marine corps, 1s3.
 Lieut.. Harry c. Caldwell, District of Columbia, 182.
 Sergt. Thomas F. Joyce, United States marine corps, 182.
 The list of 50 leaders announced to- night in the first stage of the Presi- dents match shows Capt. E. W. Eddy of Ohio to be high, closely followed by Lieutenant Colonel Lewes of New Jerey, Midshipman Heiberg of the navy and by 12 more within one or two points of Eddy's 190
 The ten leaders: Capt. E. W. Eddy of Ohio, 1s0; Lieut. Col. W. A. Lewes of New Jersey, 1s9; Midshipman Wal ter Heiberg, United States navy, 189; Ensign T. A. Thomson, United States navy, 1S9; Sergt. l.. M. Felt of Illinois. 1SS Capt. Ben. South of Ohio. 1Ss; Mid shipman A. D. Denny, United States navy, 1Ss; Corpl. William A. Fragner, United States marine corps, 1SS; Sergt Henry Baptist, United States marine corps, 1S7; Sergt. G. Saver, Fifteenth United States infantry, 1S7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01

tenants to open up O. new tract of terri tory for which, 1t seems, he had just secured a patent. This property conslsteS of 2O,0OO acres, lying on the Ohio and Great Kanhawa rivers, which, Washing ton says, was mainly woodland stocked with wild game of all natures" In the advertisement, Washington tells prospeo- tive developers how, by clearing so many acres each season, they might become possessed of the title of so many others.
 News is scarce in the little journal. There is an interesting criticism of a letter written by the bishop of Canter- bury to the earl of Belmont in which the ohurchman takes the noble to task for his duel with Lord Townshepd. There Is one solid page of advertisements.
 The ruHning away of Tom McCarty, an Irish serving man, is narrated at length, and the proprietor to whom the Irish- man is indebted offered q reward for his capture. A slave. too, has escaped from it's owner, and 1t is stated that tho man who causes the arrest of the negro will be rewarded with a gift of five pounds.
 The publisher, w. Goddard was the nephew of the great grandfather of MT, Copeland, the present possessor of the interesting relic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
PLAYERS MONKEY y DIES
 AF7ER 4 SHORT ILLNESS

on a typewriter was a hobby with the monkey. MT. Star has machine in his room. and at every opportunity Pat would get up in chair and play with the key- board. It had also been given @ small brush with which 1t combed its hair.
 MT. Star had the monkey in his room at the St. Charles hotel, and nursed 1t carefully through its illness. When the monkey was taken sick in Louisiana doctor treated 1t, and 1t improved. Yes terday morning 1t appeared to be much better, but during the afternoon 1t had 0 bad attack and died shortly afterward.
 Pat had two complete changes of stage costumes, which were tailor made One was blue and the other red, and 1t was al- ways allowed to pick out the one It wished to work in. A great preference for the red suit was displayed. MT Star secured Pat when 1t was months old, buying him as a pet for the children. It showed such human intelligence, how ever, that the training for an act followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
PHI KAPPA SIGMAS
 HAVE BIG BANQUET

Twenty-Five members of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity gathered around the banquet board last night and enjoyed a.. reunion which will hereafter be an annual event. Representatives were present from Alpha Kappa chapter of the University of Alabama, Alpha Nu chapter of Geor- gia Tech, and Alpha Iota chapter of Vanderbilt.
 Harvey Hatcher, Jr., presided as toast master and was surprised by the presen- tation of a beautiful loving cup from the Alpha Nu chapter. o. J. King of Atlanta, in his speech of presentation, said that 1t was but a mute testimonial of the devotion of the fraternity to MT. Hatcher for his untiring service.
 The programme included: John C. Per sons. Jr.. Alpha Kappa, TO. 'The Future of Alpha Kappa"
 James O. Prude, Jr, Alpha Kappa, O9, "Hot Air and Plenty of It."
 George H. Bumgardner. Alpha Kappa, '09, "An Ideal Phi Kap"
 Charles A. Sweet, Jr., Alpha Nu, os, Athletics
 Speeches were also made by 1T, C.. Will Hanson, pr. Perrin Young. J. E. Robin son and E. L. Williamson.
 Among those present were A. L. Bar ker, G. H. Bumgardner, J. W. Jcnes, Mack Kilcrease, A. Y. Noojln, J. C. Per sons. J. O. Prude, Jr.. J. L. Powell. J. D. Robinson, E. l.. Williamson, Paul West. H. c. Wilkinson, Harvey Hatcher of Atlanta, Charles A. Sweet of Atlanta, J. O.. King of Atlanta, MT. Tidwell of Atlanta, Kenneth McDonald, R. H. Bum- gardner, Dr. c. 0. Mclean, Dr. Perrin Young, L. c. Sturdivant, c. H. Yam, MT. Edmundson, R. c. Stobert.
 Paul West. chairman of the commit tee on arrangements. and his assistants were highly complimented upon the cx- cellent repast and programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
The Poll Tax.

The editorial, "rhe Poll Taxes" in an misleading In it's results, and, therefore l ask space to make the following state ment for the benefit of all electors, and more particularly for those who are just reaching their majority:
 Every elector who is 21 years of age and under 45 years must pay yearly poll tax of $1.50, if he desires to exercise the right of suffrage. He owes 1t to tho state, to his neighbors and to himself to pay this poll tax and thus be quail to all freemen.
 The poll tax is due on the 1st day If October of each year, and must be paid between that date and the 2nd day of February next following. If not paid by the End day of February it becomes delinquent, and the elector cannot vote at any election held during that year.
 Every elector who was 21 years of age and under 45 years on the 1st day of October, 1901, must pay a poll tax for that year, and for each and every succeeding year, to entitle him to vote at the con- stitutional amendment election that will be held on the 29th of next November. If he has paid all poll taxes due to February l. 1909, but has not paid the tax becoming due on October 1, 1909, he Is rot disqualified from voting at the election mentioned above, because the poll tax for 1909 does not become delinquent un- til after February a 1910.
 Any minor, who has become of age on any date during this year, 1909, or who may become of age before November 20, 1909, may vote at the constitutional amendment election without the payment of poll tax. He must, however. pay this poll tax before February 2, 1910, or Ae will not be privileged to vote at any
 lotion that may be held after February of that year.
 There are other points that may be noted hereafter. N. A. STUART.
 Birmingham, August s1. 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01

Brightly shone the lights in the post office clock tower last night.
 Respecting the wishes of the popuiace local representatives of the national gov ernment turned on the switch which con- trols the lights in the clock and the cloud of darkness was dssipated.
 Blessings were showered instead of pro- fane outbursts and the faces of the "cussers' of the night before radiated a peaceful glow.
 Beamingly they smiled at one another and in grateful tones spoke nicely of the man who turned on the switch.
 Be 1t known, however, that the coun- ty courthouse clock tower was still wrapped in darkness
 Believe me, the county can't afford to pay for the lights explained one grand daddy bat who resides in the tower.
 Blue blazes, old bat, Jefferson Is the richest county in the state,' exclaimed the reporter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01

Pat" reputed to be one of the best trained and most intelligent monkeys in the world. died yesterday afternoon, and its owner, Billy Star, Is filled with grief. Death resulted from an attack of collie, which first came upon it about three weeks ago in Louisiana.
 While only 21a years old. the monkey had won quite a reputation by its intel- ligence. It assisted MT. Star in his act and never failed to bring the house down by its work. It performed three dances in the act and made two changes of CO.'S tunes without any assistance. First 1t danced a waltz. then a two-step and con- cluded with a "vision of Salome." All that was necessary for MT. Star to do was to snap his fingers and "Pat" made the change in costume.
 Carnival work was also part of Pats line. Going up in small balloon alone and cutting loose it's parachute without assistance was one of its feats. Writing,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
MeadvllIe TrottIna Races.

Meadville. Pa, August 31.-Four thou- sand people saw the Conneaut lake races today, which opened the last meeting of the Lake Erie circuit for the season. The winners had things easy with the exception of the 2:30 trot, in which the judges called all bets off and fined Ear ing s25 for not driving White Line to win.
 2:2o trot; purse s400-Roxie D. first in three straight heats: Tony Chimes. the favorite, second; Harto third. Best time. 2:1614.
 2:14 pace; purse s4Oo-Annie V. Brino, first; Maggie C., second; Princess R., third. Best time. 2:16.
 2:30 trot; purse s400-Emily Marion, first, in three straight heats; White Line, sec- ond; Little Cooley, third. Best time, 2:23A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
FROM THE CLOCK TOWER
 THERE SHOVE A LlGH1 l

Balancing himself in the air, the bat leaned over in & confidential way winked his left eye and whispered, Money all going for fees"
 Blowing a shrill whistle of astonish. ment the reporter left the bat and mingled among a group of the "growl- ers."
 Bill, what do you suppose 1t would cost to burn lights in the courthouse clock?" asked one of the group of a man connected with the electric light company.
 By all means, 1t shouldn't cost more than $5 per month, unless arc lights are used, he replied.
 "Beswitched if I can see why the Board of Revenue can't approvriate $40 or $50 per year out of the hundreds of thousands of dollars of county revenue for the accommodation of the people," remarked the "cusser"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
Cincinnati Tennls.

Cincinnati, August 31.-There was a sur- prise in the Tri-State Tennis Tourney results today when w. D. Breed of Cin- cinnati reached the third set against Dr. P. B. Hawk of Philadelphia Hawk was expected to win in straight sets. Breed, however, not only captured the second, but led into the third set and would have won out if he had not fallen down on his service. Hawk finally won the match 6-2. 46, S-6. The longest set of the tourney was when Reuben Holden met T. c. Fulton, the western champion, and they battled until Holden won out 11-9 6-4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
Player Horsewhlpped.

Augusta, August 31.-Claiming that Connie Lewis. third baseman on the Co., lumbia baseball team in the South Att lantic league. had fnsulted relatives, Louis Brooks, former member Of the legislature and an attorney and his hroth- or-in-law, Paul Heyman, today gave the ball player a horsewhipping on one of the principal streets here. The women asserted that Lewis followed them on the street yesterday and accosted Mrs. Heyman. At a special session of the recorders court today Lewis was fined $50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
Jefferson Opens Tonioht.

The Jefferson theatre will throw open its doors to the theatre folk tonight for the 1909-10 season. Manager R. s. Doug lass said last night that everything was in readiness for the Curtain" tonight, and that it gave him great pleasure to announce Tim Murphy, in his latest ve- hicle, My Boy,' written for him by Ru- pert Hughes. It Is a play that is charged with dramatic interest, with vein of brilliant comedy running through it. At the head of Mr. Murphy's supporting company is Miss Dorothy Sherrod. who always shares the welcome of the popular star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
CubbOn Has Aryiped
 To Begin Year'S Work

R. c. Cubbon, the new physical direc- tor at the Young Mems Christian associa- tion. arrived in the city yesterday morn- ing preparatory to taking up his work. MT. Cubbon is young man with a tech nical and practical education. gained in Young Mems Christian association work in big cities. He Is an all round athlete.
 Prof. A. w. Brown, who has had charge of the physical department for the pas. two years, and has resigned to so into business, will remain in charge until Sep
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
Celebrate Columbus Day.

The members of the six Italian organ izations in the district met last night in Birmingham for the purpose of preparing for a celebration of Columbus day, Oc- tober 12. It is understood that the repre- sentatives passed resolutions that the day should be appropriately celebrated. The Italians plan to make this celebration an annual affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
sanouet for Som mervIlIe.

Tn honor of Prof. Ormond somerville of the law school of the University of Alabama, a banquet will be served at the Hotel Hillman by former law students of tho university who are now living in Birmingham. Assistant City Attorney J. 0. Smith Is making active preparations It Is said that Professor somerville Is thinking of announcing his candidacy for the supreme court bench.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
Held for AuthoritIea.

Morton Davis and Claude w. James, federal authorities here were notifed yesterday. now held in staunton. Va. will be sent to Birmingham to await the &C., ton of the federal grand jury. The men. 1t is understood, are wanted in Gadsden, the charges against them being fraudu- lent use of tho mails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Kate Haygood.

Mrs. Kate Haygood, aged 63. died ycs- terday afternoon at the residence of her son-in-law, A. L. Golf at Clay. She leaves a host of friends throughout the county Funeral services will be held at Mt. Pin son this afternoon at 8 o'clock and in- torment will be in the Mt. Pinson cem- etery. s. W. Woodin & Go. of Wood lawn are in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01

tember 15 After thorough overhaul ing of the gymnasium and building. MT. Cubbon will take up actively the winter S work.
 Assistant Physical Director Crews, who has conducted the boys department for several years, has resigned to become assistant pastor of the First Baptist church. MT. Crews has been quite suc- ousessful In the work and his leaving will be a matter of regret to the Tnem- bership. His successor will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
McCuen Works Not Sold.

w. P. G. Harding, interested in the McCuen Iron Works. stated yesterday morning that the rumor to the effect the works had been sold was an error. He stated however, that there was a deal pending with the Schaefer Manufacturing company. which could not be closed until advices were received from W. H. Wood ward who Is in Maine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
After umnire Clifford.

Columbus, August S1.-The Columbus dent Jones of the South Atlantic league, demanding the immediate release of Um- pire Clifford, on the ground of incom- potency, declaring that his work in Co., lumbus Is injuring attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
Fly Ordinance Approved.

Acting Mayor Harry Jones has ap- proved the fly netting ordinance as amended at the last meeting of the coun- cil As result of the amendment. all merchants having edibles exposed will be compelled to keep them covered with a netting against the assaults of the flies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
At the Hippodrome.

The Morretta Sisters, a team of clever children, are proving a big hit at the Hippodrome this week, and the interest in the team is greatly augmented by the fact that 1t is composed of local chill dren. There is a matinee every after noon and two performances every night. the first at o'clock and the second at e:90 o'clock. This is the largest and best equipped 1o-cent theatre in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
coroner InvestIqates Death

Coroner Brasher yesterday investigated the death of will Reed. miner. who was killed last week at Banner mines by George Adams, another miner. From the evidence, 1t seems that the deceased ats' tackled Adams with pick. No verdict has been rendered, however.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
Marrlaoe Licences Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court: Miss Myrtle Jones.
 Maltie Glaze of Short Creek to Miss Winnie Salter.
 R. D. Hollowell of Birmingham to Miss Minnie E. Neck.
 J. l.. Miner of Chelsea to Miss Maudo Whitfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01

LEGAL HOLIDAY-Mon- day, Sept. 6, 1909 (Labor Day), being a legal holiday, all banks members of the association will be closed. Birmingham Clear ing House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
CAREY RELEASED,
Veteran First Sacker of Southern
 League Turned Adrift.

Little Rock, August 31.-(Special. .)-Lt- tie Rock tonight released the veteran first baseman George Carey. Mike Grady will finish the season on first
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01

When departing from the city don't be in 8 hurry. You can secure quick service in- side the Terminal Station at Lunch and Dining Room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
THE WEATHER.

Washington, August s1.-Weather fore cast:
 Alabama and Mississippi-Partly cloudy Wednesday,: Thursday showers; light variable winds.
 The following Is the local report of the United States weather bureau at Birmingham for 24 hours ending at { D. m. August S1:
 Maximum temperature ................ 9O Minimum temperature ................... 6S Mean temperature .................... 79 Normal temperature ..................... IT Excess since January 1.................. 1.o9 Precipitation .:..........-.-.......... VI Total precipitation since January 1..46.SS Excess since January 1.................10.l7
 w. F. LEHMAN, Observer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01

McConnell's Labor Day Dances, afternoon and night at East Lake Park, Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01

Council Meeting Tonight-The regu- lar meeting of the City Council will be held at o'clock tonight. A large num- Der of important matters are due to be taken up and the session will prob ably be an interesting one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
To Have Lunch Room-The board of

To Have Lunch Room-The board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce met yesterday morning and after con sideration decided to install a lunch room and billiard and pool tables in the new Chamber of Commerce build ing. The directors consider this so- cfal feature one of the most important In connection with the chamber The merchants and business men of CT feater Birmingham will find here a quick lunch, and a place to spend their time away from the noise and rush of the street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-01
Colonel Angel uI-Whjle e;

per in a downtown restaurant last night Col l.. A. Angel night chief operator of the Postal Telegraph and Cable company, suffered stroke of paralysis in his left arm. He was re- moved to the Davis infirmary for at tention.