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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
7-------sss--------------- BANK GUARANTEE LAW.
Kansas Senators Believe State Law
 Is All Right.

Washington, March 23.-The new bank guarantee law of Kansas was the subject of a conference at the White House today, when Senators Curtis and Bristow of that state called upon President Taft and asked that Attor- ney General Wickersham be requested to notify the attorney general of the state when he was ready to take up the question of the laws application to the national banks. In the case of the Oklahoma law, which figured so extensively in the last presidential campaign, it was decided by the fed eral authorities that national banks in the state could not take advantage of the law or be in any way affected by it. Senators Curtis and Bristow claim that the Kansas law is differ ently framed, and believe the national banks may come within It's provisions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Universitv Glee Club,

Several hundred people packed the spa cious hall of the Masons tonight, and enjoyed a good two hours of singing by voices that were exceptionally good and worthy of the most favorable criticism. The occasion was the first appearance of the University of Alabama Glee club to Bessemer, under the auspices of the Civic Improvement society, and 1t is the wish of the many that were present that this singing organization will not let this be their last visit Every number on the we'll arranged programme was beautiful ly rendered and received all manner of ovations. Just before the last number MT. Ben c. Perry thanked the gentle men of the glee club in behalf of the Civic Improvement society in well chosen remarks, appreciative of their coming and affording such a delightful evening of entertainment, and was responded to by the director of the club, MT. Tom Gar ner, who, in other words, said the pleas ure was all theirs. Right after the last number an informal reception was ten dered the singers by the ladies at the hall and an hour was pleasantly spent socially. Later they were entertained by Mrs. T. J. Bissette at her home on Third avenue where quite large crowd gath cred and had a delightful time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Personal and General.

R. T. Miller. a representative of the Pittsburg Testing Labortory. Is in the city, the guest of J. K. Humphries. MT. Miller is looking over the district with a view of establishing branch labortory here.
 Mrs M. V. Perkins of Tuscaloosa has purchased a lot on the corner of Avenue J and Twenty-fourth street and will erect a handsome residence, costing $445O, at once.
 J. M. Perkins returned today from business trip to Mobile.
 MT. and Mrs. Zwitz and family have moved back to Ensley after several months absence.
 The performances of the Franklin the atre this week are for the benefit of Stonewall Chapter. Daughters of the Confectionery. Master Clifford Carr is inn proving from his recent indisposition and will be able to appear Wednesday night. A M. Scott, state lecturer of the Ma sonic grand lodge, is in Pratt City. and Is holding a series of meetings for instruc- tion in the work. All the members of the Masonic fraternity of Ensley and Wy lam are invited to be present
 Mrs. J. H. Sheldon entertained the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church last evening at her home on Ave nue G. Twenty-seven members were present. After the business was con cluded a social session was held.
 The Feast of the Annunciation will be fittingly observed at St. Anthony's church Thursday.
 Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week are the regular monthly pay days at the steel plant.
 The remains of J. V. Warren, who died last night at the family residence, were shipped this morning to Rising Pawn, Ga, his former home, for interment by Echols & Angwn. A committee of 12 members of the B. O. P. Elks accompanied the casket to its distination.
 At the police court this morning Rosa Patterson, a negro woman, who was charged with being implicated in the kill ing of Will Poole. which occurred 10 days ago, was released on bond, there being no direct evidence against her
 Ira Carson, charged with assault with intent to murder and Isaac Feagin, charged with carrying concealed weapons, were bound over to await the action of the grand jury by Judge C. F. Camp at the inferior court this morning.
 w. R. Jones, manager of the Smaley Sons livery stable, received a carload of handsome new buggies this morning. Several very swell turnouts are among the number.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Tornado In Laredo.

Laredo, Tex, March 23.-One per son was killed, four others were in- ured and property damage estimated at $75,000 resulted from a tornado which swept through this city and vi cinity tonight, destroying all wire com munication to the north of Laredo. The casualties occurred when the round house of the Mexican National railroad was demolished. The orphan age of the Sisters of Guadaloupe, situ- ated on Loma Vista Heights, was also completely destroyed, but the lit tie waif occupants escaped the falling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
TWO FURNACES
 ID BE STARTED. So Says Dame Rumor" At the
 Marvel City TALK OF NEW COURTHOUSE EIks Elect Officers for the Ensuing Year-University GIee Club Makes a Good Hit-PaVing Cues
 tion Is Up.
TALK OF NEW COURTHOUSE
By J. B. HOUSTON.

Bessemer. March 23.-(Special. )-Rumors have been current here today that the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany will start two furnaces in Bessemer to take the place of the Alice furnace at Birmingham, now out of blast for repairs, and of No. furnace at Robertstown. which is to be blown out for repairs. It is said that both No. 1 and No. furnaces here will be blown in. Both are in first class condition after complete overhaul ing, and repairs made within the past year. The two stacks, with No 4 still operating, will give to Bessemer three fur naces employing several hundred men. While the report has been talked on all sides, no official notification has yet been made as to the intentions of the company.
 The two plants could be made ready for the lighting of fires within very short time, as there is practically noth- ing to do but to clean up in order to have everything in ship shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
JONES ADDRESSES
 ENSLEY PYTH|ANS
Intere ting Session At Castle
 Hall Last Night
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS
Teachers Training Class Forms Per mansnt alzation-Personal and General News of Inter-
 est In Ensley.

Ensley March -(speciaI1 Steel City Lodge, Knights of Pythlas. met tonight al their castle hell on Nineteenth street. The rank of esquire was conferred on a candidate B. C. Jones of Bessemer, past grand chancellor of the state of Ala bama. was present and assisted in ex- employing the degree. He also made a strong address on the principles of the order, which was much enjoyed by the members present. Several short talks were made by Chancellor Commander T. R. Walker and others. The lodge is nak- ing excellent progress this term, as many additions have been made by initiation and by card.
 The meetings are held each Tuesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
WATSON FAVoRITE.
He Should Win the Golf Tournament
 at Aiken, s. c.

Aikens, & C., March 23.-In the handi- cap play this afternoon for the Southern Cross cup in the Palmetto golf tourna- ment R. C. Watson again played a splen- did game, and the odds are in his favor for winning the cup
 The feature of todays play was the close match between Thompson and Tap pin. who tied at the eighteenth hole.
 The semi-1nal for the Southern Cross cup will be played tomorrow, R. c. Wat son, E. A Thompson, H. A. Sands and Oliver Perrin qualifying.
 The semi-fnals for the consolation cup also will be played tomorrow by G. Wheeler w. C. Ferguson, II. Tappin and Charles Bohen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Death of Mrs. Tom Morris.

Mrs. Tom Morris, wife of the we'll known contractor, who formerly resided in Ensley died this afternoon at the family residence in Birmingham, where they have resided for some time.
 Mrs Morris lived in Ensley many years, and had many friends here who deeply deplore her death
 The funeral will occur tomorrow. The pallbearers from Ensley are N. N. Scott pr w. D. Fonvile and R. E. Chadwick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Traininc Class of Workers.

The teachers training class of the Sun day school workers of Ensley and vicln-. ity met tonight at the Methodist taber- nacle and perfected their organization. About 25 members were present and deep interest was manifested. The training class will prove of much benefit to the workers. who will meet weekly for in- structions. The following permanent of ficers were elected: Roscoe E. Scott pres ident; Prof. J. c. Blackwell, director; Mrs. c. Sharp, secretary; Max Cu1pepper, treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
A New Courthouse.

There has been considerable talk the past few days as to the need of a new courthouse for Bessemer, and the state ment in The Age-Herald this morning that more room was needed in Birmingham has aroused further interest in this movement. The city court of Bessemer needs larger quarters There is also a need for more room for the clerk, more room for the sheriff. more room for juries and more room for grand juries. The people in Bessemer are of the opinion that with the amount of taxes paid by this end of the county, they are entitled to more court room and other advantages which they have never enjoyed although for years a court of competent jurisdiction has been maintained in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Correspondent Is Pessimistic.

Berlin, March 23.-The Lokal An zeiger Vienna correspondent gives an extremely pessimistic view of the Bal kan situation Quoting an unnamed of ficial he states that all efforts of the powers to mediate have proved futile The present situation, he declares, can not last longer than a few days. Servia must give unequivoeal guarantees by the end of the month of her peaceful intentions or therwise only a miracle can avert var A dispatch from Vienna to the Tageblatt Is similar in tone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Date of SorshY Trial.

Jackson, Miss, March 23-Judge Potter has fixed April as the date for the be- ginning of the trial of Will Sorsby, the young deputy postmaster of Clinton, who shot and killed Postoffice Inspector Charles Fitzgerald. The special venire of 200 men demanded by the defense has been ordered drawn Monday preceding the trial, but the question as to whether the venire shall be taken from the entire county or only from this, the First dis trist, has not been determined. The pro ceedings today lasted but short while. Sorsby was accompanied to and from the courtroom today by his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
No Awards on BattIeships.

London, March 23.-The commission of Argentine naval officers that came to London to consider and report tend CTS for the construction of Argentine bat tleships, has resumed It's labors After the commissioners report to Buenos Ayres the Argentine government will award the contracts, doubtless in accordance with the recommendations of the commission. Meanwhile reports that the contracts al- ready have been awarded are prema- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Mrs. saroent Released.

Paris. March 23.-Mrs. Creil Hugh Sar- gent. the American woman, who with her husband, an Englshman was ar rested in this city last month on the accusation that the couple had been guilty of ili-treating several children, was re- leased today by the examining magistrate on her own recognizance. If one missing child, Danny Pierce, who Is supposed to be in New York can be located, the case proba bly will come to an end so far as Mrs Sargent is concerned. Mrs. Sar- gents maiden name was Josephine Savln.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Manila Against Payne Bill.

Manila March 23-Contrary to expecta- tions, the Philippine assembly did not take any action today on the Payne tariff bill The leaders of the party which is opposed to the provisions of the Payne bill affecting the Philippines have deter mined to await further developments be- fore taking action. It is understood Speaker Ormena of the assembly has cabled Pablo Escampo Filipino delegate to Congress. that if the Payne bill is passed in it's present form the nsular government will be unable to meet it's obliga tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Billiard Game Is Close,

New York, March 23.-Ora Morning star defeated George Sutton tonight in tn cir match in the 1S.2 balk bil- Hard championship, in progress at Mad ison Square Garden. The match was very close. Morningstar winning by the score of 800 to 490. The game was bitterly fought, first one man and then the other assuming the lead, and the spectators thoroughly enjoyed the con test. A. G. Cutler of Boston and Harry P. Cline of Philadelphia played the sec ond game of the tourna ment in the aft ernoon, Cutler winning by a score of 500 to 294.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Elect Officers.

Bessemer Lodge of Elzs held their reg ular annual election last night and elected the following officers Exalted ruler, Gyp Hocut esteemed leading knight, J. A. LaRue; esteemed loyal knight, c. F. Goodwin; esteemed lectur- ing knight, c. B. Hollingsworth; secre- tary, E. A. Little; Treasurer, Lacey Ed mundson; tiler, c. D. Hathaway; trustee for three years. G. P. Benton; representa- tive to the grand lodge in Los Angeles, T. J. Lamar; alternate, T. T. Huey The officers will be installed at the next reg ular meeting of the lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Roads, Condition.

The roads in this end of Jefferson coun- ty are reported to be in a bad condition on account of the many heavy rains, and 1t is further said that a number of bridges will have to be repaired before they will be safe in every particular. Many of the bridges have either been washed around or undermined, making them dan gerous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Chemicals Discussed.

Washington, March 23.-The Senate committee on finance today concluded consideration of the schedules on chem icals and tomorrow will begin consid- eration of articles of earthen ware The rates to be recommended were not de- termined but will be taken up later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Did Not Sav Goodbye.

Thompson, Conn.,. March 2S.-Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., did not go to Hoboken to see his father and brother embark for Africa. He spent Sunday at Oyster Bay and returned here yesterday and was at his duties in the carpet works today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
A Lonu Trial.

The Bessemer city court has been all day in the suit of Lewis vs the Wood ward Iron company for s20,0O0 damages for the death of son, caused while at work for the defendant. A strong array of attorneys are engaged in the case, and 1t will take another day before the case goes to the jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24

walls and were rescued from the debris unhurt. The residences of Messrs May, McCulloch, Barnett, Andrews, Moore and Scoville were blown down and many other houses were damaged. The storm was felt as far south as La Juta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Civic improvement Meetinu.

The Civic Improvement society will meet in regular session on Thursday afternoon at o'clock at the library, and matters of importance will come up for consid- eration. All members are urged to at tend this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24

wire before the matter is settled. Rep resentatives of different paving concerns have been here and it is expected that there will be some sharp bidding and discussions before the matter is finally settled and the paving contracts let. It is understood that there will be other bidders than those who are now filling contracts in the cities named.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Personal.

Dr. R. H. Reed, an old resident of Bessemer, is spending a few days with friends in the city.
 Mrs. Thomas T. Huey is at home after a delightful visit of a month with her brother. Judge J. J. Mayfeld. in Mont gomery.
 Mrs. McMahon, who has been with her daughter for the past week, has re- turned to her home in Livingstone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Paving Question.

Since the return from Mobile and New Orleans of the mayor and members of the council, where they inspected paving
 there has been more or less consideration of a question that will be very live
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Murder Trial Postnnned.

Roanoke, Va, March 23,-The trial of Dr. J. Is. Cahill for the murder of Robert G. Smithers was today for the third time postponed in the circuit court at Rocky Mount, Va Cahll is out on s20,000 bond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
"CoIumbus Day" a Holiday.

Albany. N. Y, March Ex-Governor Hughes tonight signed the bill of Senator Sullivan, designating October 12 as legal holiday, to be known as Columbus Day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
Reward for kidnapers.

Harrisburg Pa, March Ex-Governor Stuart tonight issued a proclamation of fering a reward of $15.000 for the arrest and conviction of the kidnapers of Willie Whitla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-24
PILES CURED IN 6 TO IA DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to IA days or money refunded. soc.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-11
ESCAPES PRISON
FOR FORGERY

j. E. Tibbitts, the accountant
who during drunken spree in
April forged check for $40, will
not have to go to Walla Walla
The charge of forgery has been
dismissed and instead one for OBJ
tanning money under false pre-
lenses entered, to which he pleaded
guilty and was given six months
in the county Jail.
Tibbitts in late years has been
employed in confidential capacity
by a large mining company, which
had occasion few years ago to
send him first to Europe and again
to South Africa on business mis-
sions.
Tibbits told the court that he
had not touched drop of liquor
for six years, until he landed in
Spokane again last April. He adj
mitted his handwriting on the
check, but said he had no knowl-
edge of having committed the act.
T1bbitts said that he opened the
books for the old A. M. Cannon
bank, the first banking institution
started in Spokane. He is not quite
so years of age, but his hair is
white and the court bailiffs and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-11
MEETING TO INCREASE
CAPITAL STOCK

Notice is hereby given that a
special meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Bolo Investment Com
pany will be held in the Office of
N. R. Totten, room 213 Jameson
building, in the city of Spokane,
Spokane county, Washington, at s
o'clock p. m, on the 28th day of
June, A. D. 1909, for the purpose
of considering and voting on the
proposition of increasing the
capital stock Of said company from
$4,000 to $4,000, divided into go
shares of the par value of 500
each, and to take such further ac-
ton with reference to the matter
of said proposed increase of capital
stock as may be necessary and
proper.
Date of first publication, April
%, 1909.
Date of last publication, June
16, 1909.
]. GRANT HINKLE,
E. R. ENNIS,
G. L. SNUFF,
A. R. SCOTT,
NORMAN r. TOTTEN,
Trustees
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-11
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL
ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that in
pursuance of an order of the Pro-
bate Court of Spokane County
State of Washington made on the
26th day of May, 1909, in the mat
ter of the estate of Simon P. John
son, deceased, the undersigned,
the administrator of the said es-
tate, will sell at private sale to
the highest bidder, and subject to
confirmation by said Probate
court on or after the 9th day of
July, 1909, all of the right, title,
interest and estate of the said
deceased at the time of his death
in and 20 all that certain lot, piece
or parcel Of land situate, lying
and being in the said County of
Spokane, State of Washington,
more particularly described as fol-
lows, to-wit: Lot -Four az, Block
Thirty-four (3D, in Second Sinto
addition to the City of Spokane,
County of Spokane, Washington,
improved by an eight-room frame
dwelling.
Terms and conditions of sale:
Purchase price payable in install
ments on a credit not exceeding
three years, with interest on de-
ferred payments at the rate OF
seven per cent per annum. Writ
ten bids for said property will be
received at the Office of the admin
istrator, the Spokane State bank,
Spokane, Washington
G. w. PEDDYCORD,
Administrator of Said Estate.
McWilliams G. McWilliams.
Attorneys for administrator.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-11
I1A;lB IA
N{@A2

The final curtain fell in the
great seven years struggle. be-
tween the Mine Operators associa-
ton and the Western Federation of
Miners, when the Colorado legis-
lature passed the appropriation bill
few days ago, when contained
provisions to partially reimburse
the miners who suffered damages
during the Peabody war" With
out an exception this contest was
the most bitter and uncompromis-
ing that ever has been waged be-
tween labor and capital on this
continent. It's cost mounted high
into the millions of dollars.
On the one side stood the Mine
Operators association, assisted by
Standard OILS untold wealth, the
smelter combine, railways, etc. /;
the governor, the high courts, the
militia, several detective and
strike-breaking agencies, the Cit.
liens alliance, with a few notable
exceptions the daily newspapers
of the country, and even President
Roosevelt and other Washington
officials threw their immense pow.
er and influence to the support OF
the employers.
On the other side stood the
Western Federation of Miners
with its back to the wall, grim
and determined, resolved to fight
to the last ditch to preserve its
entity and safeguard the rights of
its membership. Financially, the
miners were forced to depend
upon the small contributions of
their fellow workingmen and sym.
pathizers, and the traed union
press.
From the day that the men
struck in Colorado City, in 1902,
to compel the enforcement of the
eight-hour law in mines and
shelters, as voted by the people of
Colorado by an overwhelming ma
jority In referendum, down to
the elimination of the celebrated
trials In Boise, not single
charge laid at the doors of the
miners by the operators and their
press, politicians and Pinkertons
has been substantiated In court.