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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
METHODISTS WILL
 BUILD NEW CHURCH
BRICK OR STONE AND CONCRETE STRUCTURE WILL REPLACE OLD WOODEN BUILDING AT HUNTS VILLE-NEW BAPTIST PASTOR.

Hartselle, February 22- Special. )-The pastor, the Rev. E. B. Norton, has ap- pointed a committee to look after the building of new Methodist church here. The committee is composed of prominent business men of the town, and the matter will be pushed vigorously. The congre- gation has outgrown the present frame church, and the new one will be built for the congregations of the futures, and am- pie provision will be made for the growth of the town and the congregation. The structure will be of brick or stone and concrete.
 The Baptist church has called as it's pastor the Rev. Walker of Mississippi. He Is expected to arrive soon and take up the regular pastoral work.
 Work has commenced on the second brick store building to be erected by Jim Parker on Main street The building has already been rented to W. A. Boger & Son, druggists, who will move in just as soon as completed
 Appropriate exercises were observed at the different schools here today, observ- ing Washingtons birthday. The regular routine duties were dispensed with and speeches and songs were indulged in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
GUNN SAYS HE
 WILL HOLD PLACE Retains Ills Citizenship In the
 District FAV0RS EXTRA SESSION Is Interested In Greater Birmingham and Also FaVors Municipal Govern ment By commission-He
 Opposes constabuIary.
FAVORS EXTRA SESSION

Jasper, February 22.-(Specia1. )-Senator Norman Gum from Thomasville, repre- senting the Nineteenth senatorial district, but now practicing law in Jasper, said to- day to your correspondent:
 'I do not intend resgning my seat in the state senate, having accepted the honor of serving that constituency with the purpose and intent of continuing in the office for the full term provided by law. While it is true I am practicing law in Jasper I also have cases in the counties of my district. My citizenship has not been removed, nor have I had trans ferred my Masonic or church letters. still pay road and poll taxes in Thomas vile and intend doing so to the end of my senatorial term at least.
 "Yes, l rather favor an extra session. more particularly on account of aiding in the creation of a Greater Birmingham and for the improvement of that citys system of government. favor the gov ernment of cities by commission, having given much study of late to that plan. also desire to see all good laws passed by the present legislature so amended as to stand constitutional test.
 q am prohibitionist but feel that our present laws on that question are working well enough. I am opposed to the con stabulary idea.
 While 1t seems that there is some i'm portant work for the legislature to do in extra session, I do not think the work very voluminous, or that there will be any necessity for a lengthy extra session."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
TRUCK GROWERS
 ARE ORGANIZED
A. A. Oden Is President of Hartsele Associatlon-Carload of Eggs
 Shipped.

Hartselle, February 22.-(Special.) 1.-The complete organization of the Union Fruit and Truck Growers association was com- pleted here last Saturday For a long time the farmers of this section of coun- try have been holding meetings looking toward the organization of an association of this kind, but only recently has the matter taken on definite shape. The as- sociation has already pledged by its mem bers to plant something over 50 acres in potatoes. cabbage, onions and small fruits The association is on a firm basis, and will no doubt be success. The of ficers are: A. A. Oden of Hartselle, pres ident and T. L. Simpson of Falkville, secretary and manager.
 Freeman & Sherrill, produce dealers here, shipped carload of eggs to the eastern market today These eggs were all gathered up here within the last week. There is also another produce house here that ships lots of eggs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
Charlie Hamilton Dies.

Anniston, February 22.-(Special.) )-Char- lie Hamilton, son of H. c. Hamilton, and well known in the city where he has lived for the greater part of his life, died at his home at Weaver Sunday morn ing at o'clock of acute indigestion. Death came practically without warning. He was quite i'll from an attack of indiges- ton Saturday afternoon, but had been relieved, and no thought of serious con- sequences had been felt by his family He arose Sunday morning and looked after his domestic affairs as usual and played with the children. In a short time, how ever, he suffered an attack that took him away. The funeral was held today at the home of the Rev. G. W. Hall, pastor of the Weaver Methodist church, and the re- mains were brought to this city and buried in Edgemont this afternoon. The deceased leaves, besides his parents, a wife and four children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
Basketball at AIiceviIIe.

Aliceville, February 22.-(Special )-The result of the basketball contest with the team from Mississippi A. and M. was one-sided affair from the beginning. The game Friday night was the better, and was hard fought, however. There were few fouls except for 'hugging,' but both teams were heavily paralyzed on that ac- count However, neither side could connect with the goal from the foul line, and the penalty was not very harmful to either of the opposing teams. The score in the first half of the game Friday night stood P to 8, and the locals stood their ground better in the second, making only l point less than their opponents, leaving the final score 29 to IA in favor of the A. and M.
 The second game was played Saturday morning and resulted in the overwhelming score of 25 to in favor of the visitors. Much nice work was done by each man of both teams, but the guarding of Fon- dren who kept his man from scoring, was especially commendabe G. Sanders was good on passes and shooting, and the work of Woolridge at center and guard is return of the ball from dangerous terri tory by H. Sanders was noticeable. Each of the visitors showed his opponent up as badly outclassed, but a cleaner game has not been witnessed here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
School of Music,

Anniston. February 22.-(Special )-L. Reic Schocei of New York city, a dis tinguished pianist In both the United States and Europe, will shortly open a college of music in Anniston. His man. ager c. w. Lemeke. has been in the city for the past few days looking for a suit able location for the school MT. Schoecei will bring several artists of national rep utation with him as instructors. He has for IA years been connected with some of the leading universities, colleges and conservatories of the United States At present he is pianomaster in Shorter col lege, Rome, Ga, being an exponent of the Leschetizky method of piano playing. He is pupil of GodowslSy, Dyksterhuts, Pug no and Leschetizky, having received his education under foreign masters. He has also appeared as concert soloist with sev- eral of the leading orchestras of Europe and America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
TRUCK GROWING
 A NEW INDUSTRY
MANY SMALL PLANTERS ARE SAID TO BE PREPARING TO LO- CATE ON CoMER LANDS NEAR EUFAULA.

Eufaula February 22.-(Special.) IA sale
 of the former Conner lands, lying around
 Conner. IS miles north of the city last
 week, resulted in the disposal of about 200 lots, which 1t is thought will give
 an impetus to new branch of industry in this section of the state.
 It has been learned here that 25 truck growers in Florida expect to move there as soon as their season is over and en- gage entirely in that pursuit. It has been further learned that one of these has already arrived and is now engaged in the work of putting out 20.0O0 to 10000 ; plants of different vegetables among which are 10000 lettuce, 10000 cabbage and 10000 tomatoes.
 It is also given out on good infor- nation that a Birmingham syndicate will soon begin the work of establishing A $50,000 canning factory and that a num- Der of the newcomers will also engage largely in fruit culture. c. B. Johnson. well-known farmer and merchant. who resides near Batesville, is so well pleased with an experiment in peach growing that he has relinquished all other pursuits and will in future devote his entire time and attention to orchard which now con tains 5000 trees all of which will bear this season. MT. Johnson does not hesi- tate to say that he realized more clear money last year from the proceeds of about 1900 of these trees than he had made on a two-horse farm and a well regulated country mercantile business in five years and that 1t cost him much less worry.
 It is believed the outcome from truck and fruit-growing in such close proxim- ity to the city will stimulate other farm CTS in this section to engage more large ly in that branch of industry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
CONFERENCE WORK
 IS REFLECTED
RETU RNING DELEGATES CARRY HOME GREAT MISSIONARY EN- THUsIASM FROM BIRMINGHAM MEETING-BAPTIS BUSY.

Anniston, February 22.-(Special. )-The recent laymens missionary conference in Birmingham was echoed in the churches of Anniston yesterday and already the seed sown there are beginning to bring forth fruit. At the First Presbyterian church addresses were delivered by George F. Cater, G. H. Norwood. Hunter Norwood, Howard Smith and w. E. Knox of Nashville. all of whom were delegates to the Birmingham conference. Another meeting will be held next Thursday even ing. when there will be other addresses and a subscription taken for the further Rnce of the work.
 The reaction of the Birmingham meet Ing, however, has not been confined to the Presbyterian church. Dr. J. H. F oster pastor of the Parker Memorial Baptist church, attended the meeting as an in- dependent delegates and at the morning service yesterday he preached a rous- ing sermon in the interest of the mis- sion cause, a large subscription being taken after the sermon This subscrip- tion amounts to about $2500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
TWO STORES BURN.
Late Saturday Night Blaze Does Dam
 age at Fitzpatrick Station.

Union Springs, February 22-(Special.) .)- Two store houses and their contents were destroyed by fire Saturday night at FitS- patrick station in this county. They were the stores of c. G. Canty and Huffman & Co. Nothing was saved from the fire. Huffman & Go. carried s1750 insur- ance and c. G. Canty aDout $1500. It Is not known how the fire originated. but it occurred between and o'clock on Sunday morning, and it is thought that some negroes who were in a barber shop In the rear of one of the stores until late Saturday night must have left some fire where 1t could fall among papers. The total estimated loss is $350o or s4O00.
 Within the past year this little town has had two disastrous fires, and has been torn up by a cyclone, but Is still on the map and growing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
PEANUT HULL IS
 CAUSE OF DEATH
HAIL FALLS NEAR PRATTVlLLE TO A DEPTH OF FROM FOUR TO FIVE INcHEs-IT LAY FOR SOME TIME ON THE GROUND.

Prattville, February 22-(Special.)-A rather sad death occurred last night at Il o'clock in the home of w. Ed Tatum about 10 miles from this city, About 2 clock yesterday afternoon a little son, IS months old got a part of peanut hull in his windpipe. from which he died be- fore medical attention could be given. The funeral was held at Pine Level church this afternoon.
 Chancery court of this county will con- vene next Monday. There are no cases on the docket save of local interest.
 One of the largest hailstorms passed just west of the city limits yesterday aft ernoon that has been witnessed in this section for more than 9 years. Hail could have been raked up two or three hours afterward in large quantities. It lay four to five inches deep. The dam age done is very small on account of there being no crops. and the haflstones most of them being rather small.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
WILLIAM RIDGEWAY DROPS DEAD ON GAR

Decatur. February 2.-(Special. .)-wil- liam Ridgeway fell dead last night while passenger on a street car in South New Decatur. MT. Ridgeway was riding on the rear platform of the car and nothing un- usual was observed about him by the other passengers until he fell over. When he was examined it was found that he was dead. Heart trouble is thought to have been the cause.
 MT. Ridgeway had only been in the De- caturs a short time. He was employed in the Louisville and Nashville railroad shops in New Decatur as a machinist He came here from the north a few months ago. and 1t is learned that he has a brother and, sister living in Boston. His brother has been notified of his death.
 The remains will likely be sent to Bos- ton for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
LAWRENCE WRITES
 TO THE GOVERNOR
WANTS SPECIAL SESSION TO PRO- VIDE FOR PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR ADVERTISING OF PROG LAMATIoN FOR ELECTIONS.

Union Springs. February 22.-(Spe- ciaL)-John c. Lawrence. president of the Alabama Press association, has sent the following letter to Gov. B. B. Conner in behalf of the newspapers of Ala bama
 Union Springs. Ala, Feb. 22. 1909. To Ills Excellency, Hon. B. B. Conner.
 Governor of Alabama Montgomery.
 Ala.
 My Dear Sir-T notice that you have decided to call an extra session of the Alabama legislature at an early date, and in behalf of a large number of newspapers in the state Gone in each county. most of them holding mem- bership in the Alabama Press associa- ton, I earnestly and respectfully re- quest that you so word your call for the extra session as to make 1t possi- ble for the legislature when 1t assem- h1es, to pass a bill providing for the payment of the advertising bills in- cured in the 67 counties of the state by the publication of the governors proclamations concerning the proposed constitutional amendments voted on at the last general election.
 The holders of these accounts against the state consider it a hardship to have to wait for the settlement of these accounts until the regular session of the legislature three years hence. I assure you that l have no selfish interest in the matter, as my paper was not one of the number favored with the publication of said proclama tion, but as president of the Alabama Press association. and prompted by my in- terest in the welfare of the newspapers of the state, I make this request, feel ing that you will realize the business of the same and accede to this appeal in their behalf.
 Trusting that this will meet with your favorable consideration, l beg to subscribe myself, respectfully yours,
 JOHN c. LAWRENCE, President Alabama Press Association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
Marriages at Anniston.

Anniston, February 22.-(Special)- J. George D. Hanks and Miss Annie Tar water were married Saturday evening at the parsonage of Parker Memorial church, Dr. J. H. Foster officiating. They will in the future reside at 1898 Noble street, this city. MT. Hanks is manager for the Donahoe & Co., livery stables and coal yards. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. L. M. Tarwater. Beside this marriage there was another single mar Tiage and a double wedding at the home of Judge E. F. Creek Sunday, the par ties being Miss Geneva Beatty and Robert Hanvey, Miss Maud Daniel and MT. w. L. Parker, Miss Marcelia Poss and J. B. McGuirk, the last named four being from Ohatchie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
Florence Has a Riddle.

Florence, February 22-(Special )-Fif- teen men were arraigned before Mayor Walker for drunk and disorderly conduct or charges growing out of drunkenness this morning. In every case fines were assessed except two, which were carried over until tomorrow. Heretofore drunk enness in Florence has been attributed to the dispensary in Sheffield. Florence hav- ing been prohibition town for the past five or six years. Since Sheffield has abolished it's whisky traffic reason must be sought elsewhere. This was the largest number of trunks arraigned on any morning in Florence in years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
EIaa and Bible Presented.

Hartselle, February 22.-(SpeciaL) )-The following programme was carried out to- night in the high school auditorium by the Junior Order U. A. M, the occasion being the presentation of United States flag and bible to the institution; Song. America" introduction. Councillor J. M. Maxwell; address, T. G. Riddle of Mad ison, state councillor; song, Nearer My God To Thee;'' presentation of bible Prof J. l.. Barnard; quartet. "The Star Spangled Banner presentation of flag J. H. Riddle; song, 'Dixie.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
Heavy Hail Storm.

Hartselle, February 22.-tSpecial. IA se- we're rain and hail storm passed near here last night about 9:9o o'clock. The roar could be distinctly heard like the noise of a passing train. Those who were in the path of the storm report that hall stones fell the size of a ordin- ary lime fruit The fruit trees suffered much and stock that was out In the weather suffered greatly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
HEAVY COURT DOCKET.
Clements Trial Will Be Called Tomor-
 row Morning.

Decatur, February Special )-The trial docket for this week in the Nor gan county law and equity court is un- usually heavy. It contains something like 50 cases. The case of Bob Clements is set for Wednesday. A special venire in this case was drawn last week. Clem- ents is charged with the murder of the Edmondson family near Woodland Mills last November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
Missionary Meetinu.

Decatur, February 22.-(Special.)- IA mis- sionary meeting of the Decatur district of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, met in the First Methodist church in De- catur this afternoon at 2:3O O clock for two-days' session. The meeting will ad- journ with an address by R. M Archi- bald tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
props Dead In Church.

Decatur, February 22.-(Special. )-While attending negro church on East La fayette street, Decatur, last night, Jim Antney, negro man, fell out of his seat to the floor, and when he was picked up it was found that he was dead. He had not complained of feeling i'll. His death Is attributed to heart disease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
Rainstorm at Decatur.

Decatur, February 22.-(Special. )--The Tennessee river is rising rapidly this morning. Last night there was one of the heaviest rainfalls ever witnessed in this section. The rain was accompanied by heavy electrical storm and a high wind. A number of billboards and shade trees around the city were blown down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
Helena to Have Liphts.

Helena, February 22.-(Special)-C. E. Davidson will soon complete the concrete dam across Buck creek. It Is his pur- pose to generate electricity to light Hell ena He has had the machinery placed in his mill for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
GADSDEN ID VOTE ON ISSUE OF BONDS Council Wants $75,OOO for School Improvements GRAND JURY TO CONVENE Has Two Mysterious Murders to Probe. Suspects Are Held In Both Cases.
 Don Caldwell Is Hurt In
 Difficulty.
GRAND JURY TO CONVENE

Gadsden. February 22-(speciaL)- At the special meeting of the city coun- cil held Saturday night an. election was called for March 24 to vote on the proposition of issuing $75.0O0 of sch ool bonds for the erection at a new build ing on College street and to improve the service by adding industrial train ing to the curriculum. The matter Of issuing s75,0O0 of bonds for the com pletion of the water works was also under consideration but the committee having this in charge asked for fur ther time to make It's report. This is recommended by the water works board and it is practically assured that an election for this purpose will be called
 Today City Clerk Wilbanks filed in the chancery court the delinquent tax list as provided for by law. The amount of uncollected tax turned in was a little in excess of $2500. The amount delinquent this year Is less than last year.
 The Etowah county grand jury will
  usual interest attaches to the event as there are two mysterious murders to be probed and in each case suspect is being held. The one Is the murder of W. H. Hawkins on the night of Christmas eve, for which negro named Poe was held after having a preliminary hearing several weeks ago at which some very damaging testi- mony was given against him. The oth- CT murder is that of Sam Ashley, who was killed some weeks ago at Turkey town and which crime was fixed on K. K. McMahan by the coroner's jury. McMahan pretards to be insane, but those who come in contact with him say he Is as sane as other people who commit crimes.
 Don Caldwell a son of s. s. Caldwell of the Caldwell-Spencer company, be- came engaged in a quarrel with a negro in the employ of the company on Sat urday evening and as result was taken to the hospital. The negro at tackled the boy, who Is only 19 years old, and after trying to brain him by throwing a hatchet at him, struck him on the head with heavy piece of tim Der, causing a slight fracture of the skull. The boy was later removed to the family home and is rapidly recov- ering. The negro Is in jail.
 Roy Darnel1 and Bill Smith. two 13- year-old boys, have been arrested and charged with burglaries committed last week. They are charged with enter ing the stores of R. w. Price and J. P. Armstrong and carrying aawy shoes, cigars and some other articles. They have practically confessed to the crime and are being held to the action of the grand jury next week.
 Tomorrow will be farmers day in this city when Commissioner Wilkin- son and State President Morris of the Farmers union will be here to address a meeting of the men who till the soil. The meeting has been well advertised and large attendance is anticipated.
 The Gadsden Business Mems club has passed resolutions commenting the work of Congressman J. L. Burnett and the state senators in securing for this city a session of the federal court.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-23

Today City Clerk Wilbanks filed in the chancery court the delinquent tax list as provided for by law. The amount of uncollected tax turned in was a little in excess of $2500. The amount delinquent this year is less than last year.