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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
SERIOUS CHARGE
 AGAINST YOUTH

Anniston, January Especial )-Ralph Ledbetter, a member of one of the best families in this city, was placed under arrest and locked up in the city prison on a charge of assaulting his own mother with poker. The cause of the fight is unknown. The prisoner refuses to talk about the matter further than to state that it was the result of a quarrel. It is said, though, that he asked his mother for money and became angered at her refusal to supply his wants.
 Ledbetter was placed under arrest about noon and was brought to the prison down one of the main thoroughfares of the city as the worshipers were returning from church. He made a strong resistance against the officers and the prominence of his family gave the arrest sensational interest. His bond was placed at $100 and it is unlikely that he will be able to secure his release as he has no sympathy from his acquaintances in the city.
 w. c. Ledbetter. father of the young man, is a deacon in the Parker Memorial Baptist church, and was at the service there when the deed was committed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
POLICE HAD EASY
 TIME YESTERDAY

A general tone of quiet prevailed through out the day at police headquar- ters yesterday. Trouble seems to pre- vail elsewhere than in Birmingham, for the desk sergeant's file was filled with circulars posting the local police on criminals wanted in other cities Com plaints coming from within the city, however, were few.
 There were 20 new prisoners locked up in the city jail yesterday, although none of the offenses charged is of serious nature. There was one arrest for drunkenness, and eight arrests for violations of the prohibition law. A great majority of the other prisoners are charged with petty misdemeanors.
 When Judge Feagin opens court this morning there will be about 50 new prisoners to face him. During Satur- day there were 31 persons placed be- hind the doors of the city bastile, and the 20 arrests recorded yesterday make up the total of 51 who will come to trial today.
 A new docket has just been opened at the city jail. The old docket shows that during the first Is days of Jan uary there were 312 persons arrested. The total number of arrests for the month up to date Is 332, or an average of nearly 20 a day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
THOS. E. YATES
 DANGEROUSLY ILL

The many friends of Thomas Edward Yates, formerly connected with the Re public Iron and Steel company in Br- ,ningham, will regret to learn of his very serious illness.
 About two years ago MT. Yates was forced to give up his position with the Republic company on account of i'll health and the young man went to the west with the hope of recuperating. However. after two years his health is unimproved and yesterday Mir. Yates passed through Birmingham on the way to his home at Whitney, St. Clair county. He was met in Birmingham by his father and a brother
 MT. Yates condition is considered very dangerous and his recovery is doubtful The young man has many friends in Bir- mingham who will regret to learn of his condition. While with the Republic com pany he made many friends and was quite prominent among the younger men of thu Masonic order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
QUIET SESSION OF
 COUNCIL PROMISED
ALDERMAN COOPER WILL PROF. ABLY BRING UP THE WATER QUESTION AS A RESULT OF LOW PRESSURE ON HIGHLANDS.

Unless the unexpected occurs, the coun- cil meeting Wednesday night will be one of the few recent sessions of that body in which nothing of the sensational will oc- cur.
 The several committees of the board will come together within the next few days, and discharge the usual routine work. The charges of A. A. Gambill that irreg- ularities have occurred in the office of Mayor Ward will be investigated before Wednesday night by the finance and judi ciary committees, of which Aldermen Heidt and Fulghum are the respective chairmen. No date has been set for the meeting of these committees, although it is generally supposed that they will make the preliminary investigation Tuesday night.
 The judiciary committee will again con- slider the plea of certain merchants of the city that they be allowed a per cent leakage in flour and meal, and will also consider the resolution of Alderman Hog scales be abolished. These two subjects are of live interest in city circles, and the denouement will be awaited with inter- est.
 It is expected that one of the most im- portant matters to come before the board will be a report of Alderman Cooper of the water committee. The water supply has become live issue because of the contention of the chief of the fire depart ment that on account of the lack of pres sure the residences of the South High lands are practically at the mercy of fire. As is remembered, the consideration of gaining the proper pressure was left in the hands of water committee, which will confer with City Attorney R. H. Thach and ex-City Attorney Edward D. Smith. These gentlemen have done considerable preliminary work since the last meeting, and their report Is anxiously awaited by the residents of the South Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
IS MR. HARTMAN
 AFTER THE FRISCO?
HARAHAN AND DAVIDSON GREET ED EACH OTHER CORDIALLY IN PRATT CITY IN SPITE OF THE STRAINED RELATIONS.

Is Hartman renewing his efforts to gain control of the Frisco? Among rail- road officials in Birmingham there is a great variance of opinion.
 This matter was revived following the visit to Birmingham Saturday of A. J. Davidson, president of the Frisco, who was accompanied on the trip over the property of the Frisco by a MT. Winter feldt. a member of the firm of Speyer & Co.,, bankers of New York, and who is said to be making an inspection for B. H. Hartman, the railroad wizard.
 It was reported Saturday that MT. Win terfeldt was making the inspection of the property in behalf of MT. Speyer, who will eventually become, according to the report, a director of the road. It has since been reported that MT. Winterfeldt is really making an inspection and inves- tigation in behalf of MT. Hartman.
 So closely are the Frisco and the Rock Island connected that the understanding has been in the past that no interest could secure the one without the other. It is also reported more recently that the eff forts of the Frisco and the Rock Island to be operated under distinct manage ments is in line with the effort of MT. Hartman to get control of the Frisco alone.
 It is known that while in Birmingham President Davidson of the Frisco did not confer with President Harahan of the H. linois Central, which road is controlled by the Hartman interests. It was learned yesterday that the two officials were to- gether just a moment at Pratt City, at which place the two special cars were brought to standstill in close touch with each other. On account of the recent law suits in New Orleans connected with the terminal rights of the two systems there was much speculation as to how the two officials would greet each other. However, MT. Harahan leaped from his car and ap- preached MT. Davidson with outstretched arms, and a few seconds of conversation were spent in the friendliest manner. But nothing was mentioned by either as to the rumored efforts of MT. Harahans chief to acquire the control of the Frisco.
 L. Sevier, vice president of the Sea- board, was in Birmingham yesterday on an inspection tour. E. T. Wilcox, assist ant general freight agent of the Frisco, with headquarters in Memphis, was an- other well-known railroad man in the city yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
BUSY WEEK IN
 COURT CIRCLES

The courthouse will be a busy place this week. All divisions have dockets for every day during the week and an extra division may be pressed into serv- ice on account of the rush.
 In the first division of the criminal court capital cases will be on trial. Sev- eral cases which may develop interesting stories are set for trial, but perhaps the one of first interest is that of J. w. Thompson, charged with the murder of E. w. Robertson It will be recalled that Robertson was shot and killed in Hous- mans pharmacy, on the corner of Fourth avenue and Twentieth street. several months ago. Thompson is alleged to have murdered the young man. The defendant claimed that he acted in self-defense. Thompson has been out on ball since a short time after the shooting, having been released by Judge c. c. Nesmith on some technicalty.
 In both divisions of the circuit court jury cases will be on trial this week. Supernumerary Judge A. H. A1ston of Clayton will preside in Judge Coleman's division of the circuit court.
 The city court will be busy. Jury cases are set for trial in three divisions. On account of the fact that the case of B. B. Conner vs. The Montgomery Adver- tiser Publishing Co.,, is on trial before Judge c. A. senn and will probably re- quire several days before it is concluded, it is not improbable that Judge H. A. Sharpe of the chancery division of the city court, which has no regular set dock ct. will take up the regular docket of the first division of the city court, in which Judge Senn usually presides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
HER MoTHER-IN-LAW Proved a Wise, Good Friend.

A young women out in Ia. found a wise, good friend in her mother-in-law. jokes notwithstanding. She writes:
 It Is two years since we began using. Postum in our house. I was greatly troubled with my stomach, complexion was blotchy and yellow. After meals I often suffered sharp pains and would have to lie down. My mother often told me 1t was the coffee I drank at meals But when I'd quit coffee I'd have a severe headache.
 while visiting my mother-in-law I re- marked that she always made such good coffee and asked her to tell me how. She laughed and told me 1t was easy to make good coffee when you use Pos tum.
 T began to use Postum as soon as I got home, and now we have the same good coffee (Postum) every day, and I have no more trouble. Indigestion is a thing of the past, and my complexion has cleared up beautifully
 My grandmother suffered a great deal with her stomach. Her doctor told her to leave off coffee. She then took tea, but that was just as bad.
 "She finally was induced to try Postum which she has used for over year. She travelled during the winter over the great CT part of Iowa. visiting, something she had not been able to do for years. Shs says she owes her present good health to Postum"
 Name given by Postum Co.,. Batife Creek. Mich. Read "The Road to Well ville," in pkgs. There's a Reason"
 Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
INSURANCE MEN
 HOLD MEETING

The directors of the Farmers Mutual Insurance association of Alabama have completed a two-days' session at the Hotel Hillman. Usually this body holds its meetings at Montgomery, but as this is more centrally located city, 1t met here this year. and will probably make this their permanent headquarters.
 After disposing of routine business the following officers and directors were elect ed for 1909: w. A. Clyde. Lincoln, presi- dent; Wallace c. Edler, Clanton, vice president; w. R. Greene, Montgomery, secretary-treasurer-ge agent The directors chosen were J. A. Hughes, Mad ison; A. J. Walker, Florence; w. A. Clyde, Wallace c. Edler and W. R. Greene.
 MT. Edler, tho vice president and edi- tor of the Union at Clanton remained over Sunday in the city and states that til. organization is in flourishing condition in several counties of the state, and that 1t is the purpose of the central organlza- tion to push the work into all quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
BOLD ATTACK UPON
 POLICE OFFICER


 Little Rock, Ark, January TIA special from Fort SmIra, Ark, says
 Entering the car of an Iron Moun- tain train near here early today in which his brother, Grant Quinn, sat handcuffed to Police Officer Burgess of this city. who was taking Quinn to Little Rock to be turned over to the military authorities as a deserter, Lee Quinn opened fire on the officer. Burgess returned the fire and several of the passengers came to his assistance. Quinn, after emptying his pistol, leaped from the train and escaped
 During the fusillade one of the pas sengers, Irwin Brassfield of Mulberry. Ark, received what is believed will prove a fatal wound. Burgess was uniniured and continued to Little Rock where he placed his prisoner in the custody of the military authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
BOY HELD FOR THROWING
 ROCKS ON THE STREET

Police Officers Henderson and Shirley arrested yesterday afternoon Edgar Dug ger. 10-year-old negro boy, on a charge of throwing rocks on the street. The two policemen captured the little negro on the corner of Fourth avenue and Twen- ty-hfth street only after having outrun him.
 Last Sunday afternoon while driving out of the subway under the Terminal sta ton in an automobile the wife of promi- nent man was struck in the head and rem dered temporarily unconscious by a rock thrown at the machine by a negro boy When complaint was made to Chief Bod eker he stationed two officers at the Ter minal for the express purpose of catching the negroes. who have made a practice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
BANQUE7ERS B4 CK HOME
 DELIGHTED WI7H ATLANTA

President John L. Kaul, Culpepper Exum, Rufus N. Rhodes and Robert Jem son, Jr., who represented the Birming ham Commercial club at the big Taft dinner in Atlanta, returned to Birming ham yesterday with glowing reports of Atlanta's reception and entertainement of her honored guest.
 'The dinner was the greatest thing of its kind I have ever seen," said MT. Kaul. Tt was gotten up on q most elab- crate scale. and everyone seemed highly pleased The Birmingham guests were handsomely treated to the best of the re- past. and were extended every courtesy. Atlanta certainly knows how to do big things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18

of throwing rocks about the Terminal. The first negro was caught yesterday.
 Officer Shirley states that the little ne- gro and another of his color were engaged in a fierce rock battle at the corner of Fourth avenue and Twenty-hfth street and when the officers approached him he threw off his coat, grabbed his hat off his head and took flight. He was finally captured and is now in the city Jail.
 Officer Shirley states that negro wom an told him that Edgar Dugger, the young negro arrested, was the ring-leader of the crowd of negro boys which has caused so much trouble about the Terminal. Quite a number of complaints of the rock throw ing were made to Chief Bodeker and he has detailed the two officers to stop the cause of complaint.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
At the Gayety.

Jack Singer will present the big Beh- man show at the Gayety theatre this week beginning with matinee this aft ernoon. The show this season contains the same galaxy of stars that has made 1t famous in the past, with new blood added for good measure. Dainty Mollie Williams, the comedienne; funny James Morton. the straw man; Marion Moore, Margaret King and others will be in the cast, as well as Frank Bryans Congress of American Flags and Eddie Leonards big act, to say nothing of the Dandy Dixie dancers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
Marriage Is AnnuIIed.

Cleveland, O.. January T.-Miss Elma Dare. whose marriage with the young millionaire, George Rhodius. was annulled by Judge Mason at Greenfield. Ind, yes- terday, formerly lived in this city. She was employed here as saleswoman Miss Dare was considered beautiful and fascinating. Ten years ago she left here for Indianapolis, where she met Rhodius. Her former friends here say she often declared that she would marry a million aire some day. The Rhodius marriage is alleged to have been preceded hy mid night elepement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18

''Yes. we talked with MT. Taft in general way, but did not mention his visit to Birmingham. He promised that so plainly in Augusta that We thought 1t im- proper to bring up the subject again. We expect him. however, on his return trip from Panama.
 Birmingham will have to get move on her to outstrip Atlanta, but we can do it. Just as soon as the date is settled on the citizens of Birmingham will have to get together and make big preparations to give the next President another example of southern hospitality
 The other members of the party were equally pleased and joined in singing the praises of the boastful city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
Annie Russell In "The Stronger Sex.

Annie Russell In "The Stronger Sex"
 Miss Annie Russell, the most charming will present her new comedy, ''The Stronger Sex" here on January 26 at the Jefferson theatre. Miss Russell will have the role of Mary Harrington, the daughter of Texas millionaire, whose millions have gained her entree into London's smart society. Her native American wit and strength of character carry her tri- uniphantly through all the perplexing vii cissitudes which arise, and she finally firds happiness in her new home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
"The Devil"

Henry w. Savage, whose only author ized version of "The Devil" the sem sational comedy of Franz Molnar, the Hungarian playwright, has created such furore in New York, Philadelphia, Chi cago and other cities, has not only given the company of players directed by James O. Barton & Co. permission to produce the play, but has also indorsed the selection of Lionel Lawrence for the exacting title role. The performance of this play in Birmingham at the Bijou all this week is by permission of MT. Savage and com pany and scenic effects are fully up to the high standard set by this famous producing manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
Garrett May Become R.oeiv.r

Norfolk, January TIA report is cur rent in Norfolk tonight that w. A. Gar rett, chief executive of the Seaboard Air Line railroad, will succeed Judson liar mon, resigned, as a co-receiver of the Clncinnati Hamilton and Dayton rail- road. MT. Garrett is out of the city and could not be seen tonight. The receivers for the Seaboard Air Line declare they have no intimation that MT. Garrett pro posed to leave their service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
Mrs. Russell Sage Injured.

New York, January 17.-Mrs. Russell Sage. 1t became known tonight, slipped last Thursday in the hallway of her home, and, falling upon the marble floor ing, sustained fracture of the left wrist. pr. D. Bryan Delevan, the Sage family physician, said Mrs. Sage would be con- fined to her bed short time, but that her friends need have no fear of her re- covery. Mrs. Sage was 80 years old last sAntember.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
At the Majestic.

Manager Gould is offering another big comedy and spectacular vaudeville bill this week, with four distinct headline features and five other acts of unusual merit The bill includes the great Rem nee family of singers. There are five ex- ceptionaily handsome women on the bill this week, and they are all remarkably well dressed. There will be a matinee this afternoon and a performance tonight. las well as every afternoon and night this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18

Carrying Concealed Pistol.-Deputy Sheriff Newt Curl arrested Jesse Will Hams, negro. for carrying concealed pistol, the warrant for the arrest being sworn out before Justice of the Peace c. c. Ellis. Williams is said to bear a bad reputation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
Spot Cotton Active.

Huntsville, January 17.-(Special.)- The advance in the price of cotton during the last week, amounting to about 40 points, brought out a consid- erable quantity of cotton that had been stored. More than 1000 bales of ware house cotton were sold to local buyers in addition to the daily receipts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
New Cotton Record.

Florence, January 17.--(Special)- I.auderdale county broke all records this year in the size of her cotton crop, which will exceed 1S.000 bales. The 1906, and previous to that year between 13,OO0 and 14,000 bales was considered an average crop. In the eastern end of every year with a corresponding in crease in the number of bales pro- duced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
Fire Destroys Ornhanne.

Raleigh, N. C., January 17.-A long dis tance telephone message from Goldsboro. IN. c. says fire destroyed the entire main dormitory building of the Odd Fellows. orphanage, in the suburbs of that c,tv The building was occupied by about 40 children, all of whom escapeds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
Brakeman Crushed to D..+h

Chattanooga, January 17-R. c. GIL more brakeman on the Norfolk and western railway, was crushed to death between freight car and an engine at the entrance of the roundhouse in Bristol today. Gilmore leaves two children nt Christiansburg, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Daisy Belle Screws.

Mrs. Daisy Belle Screws, wife of Henry J. Screws, died yesterday at the family residence. 1901 McMillan avenue, West End. Funeral services will be held at the residence this morning at 10 o'clock, and interment will be at Elmwood ceme- tery. The husband and four children survive the deceased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
THE WEATHER.

Washington, January 17.-Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy Monday and Tuesday; rising tenn perature Tuesday; light, variable winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
Violating Prohibition

Violating Prohibition Law.-Lela Giles, a negro woman, was arrested on South Twenty first street yesterday by Deputies Chew, Wilson and Roberts on the charge of violating the prohibition laws The womans house is said to have been the lair of very live blind tiger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18

Arrests at Lewisburg.-Will Crow and his spouse negroes, were arrested last night by Deputy Sheriff Vaught at Lewisburg for fighting and were lodged in the county jail. Deputy Vaught also arrested Will Davis, negro, at Lewisburg, for violating the prohibition laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18

Inquest Next Wednesday.-Coroner Brasher has announced that he will hold a formal Investigation next Wednesday into the death of the negro who was killed Saturday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Ed Wilson while he and Deputy Dean were arresting crowd of snegro rowdies on Red mountain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18

Conner Versus Advertiser.-The libel suit of Governor Braxton Bragg Conner against the Montgomery Advertiser, which has been in session for several days in the first division of the city court before Judge Senn, will be con tinued this morning at 10 o'clock. It is believed that the defense will conclude its testimony today and that the mat ter will be placed in the hands of the jury before nightfall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18

Federal Court Todny.-Federa1 court, with Judge Jones on the bench, is scheduled to open this morning in Bir- mingham. Judge Jones attended the Taft banquet but is expected to be on hand. This is an adjourned session, the date having been set Immediately be- fore Christmas, when Judge Jones sat on civil cases, having relieved Judge Shepherd of the assignment The first case is that of Vernon l.. Logan vs. the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad.
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