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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
MONEY RAISED FOR COLLEGE AT ATHENS bi hop Morrison Presiding Over 6esSemer Conference DIR. M'COY BREACHES TODAY 5essemer Board of Education Formally Accepts New High School Build
 ing-Personal and Gen
 eral News.

Bissemer, April (Special.) )-The Bessemer district conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, south. was called together for it's first meeting by the presiding elder, the Rev. Frank W. Brandon, at 10 o'clock this morn- ing, and Bishop H. c. Morrison, after reading a portion of the 18th Psalm assumed the chair as presiding officer. The roll was called by the Rev. W. G. Henry of Pratt City, and the conference elected MT. Henry as secretary, he ap- pointing the Rev. W McD. Howell of the Pratt City circuit as assistant sec retary. Judge B. Clay Jones eloquent ly welcomed the delegates to Bessemer.
 At II o'clock the Rev W. B. Hope of Boyles delivered a strong and able sermon on the command of God to the children of Israel to Co Forward"
 At the afternoon session an interest ing talk was made by Miss Mary Moore, president of Athens Female college. She appealed to the conference for money to enlarge and carry on the splendid work being done by that ex- cellent institution. After her talk a call for subscriptions was made, and in few moments $500 was subscribed. The rest of the afternoon session was taken up in hearing reports from the different ministers on'"Sunday Schools" and "Epworth Leagues" in the confer ence. The reports called forth. praise from the bishop.
 The Bessemer district conference was created at the last meeting of the North Alabama conference and it was in tn 0 closing hours of the conference that Bishop H. C. Morrison gave the new conference its name and appointed the Rev Frank W. Brandon as the first presiding elder for the conference The conference takes in all of the churches in the territory south of Birmingham. going as far as Monteyallo, in Shelby county
 The following committees were named by the bishop:
 On Public Worship-Preslding Elder Frank W. Brandon, Rev. J. F. Sturdi- want. B. c. Jones and Rev. J. M. Me Clesky.
 On the Press-Rev. B. T. Cantrell. Rev. W. B. Hope, A. A. Persons and B. B. Glasgow.
 This evening an illustrated lecture was given by J. B. Wadsworth, which was much enjoyed by the large con- gregation which gathered to attend the conference.
 Among the prominent ministers pres ent at the conference are Bishop H. c. Morrison, Rev. Frank W. Brandon, Rev. S. R. Lester of Jasper, Rev. J. W. Rob = inson of Gadsden, Rev. Dr. G. w. Read of Talladega, a former pastor of the Bessemer church. Rev. J. L. Ferguson, colporter of north Alabama conference, President J. H. Mccoy of Birmingham college and Rev. F. P. Culver of tn e Birmingham district.
 Rev. F. P. Culver, presiding elder of | the Birmingham district, and Rev. Joseph I. Williams will address the conference immediately after assem- bling tomorrow on the subject of edu- cation. Dr. J. H. Mccoy, president of | Birmingham college, will preach at II a. m. Hours of assembly, 9:3O a. m. and 2:30 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
Charged With Perjury.

Frankfort, Ky, April 1.--Upon a war rant sworn out by County Judge E. H. Davis of Shelby county, Assistant Adjt. Gen. Garnett Ripley was arrested here today, charged with perjury. It is alleged he swore falsely in his testimony in the sensational s25,0OO damage suit filed by Mrs. Josie Hazlett against Walter Dun can, in Shelby county. Duncan killed Newt Hazlett on the roadway and was was pardoned by Governor Wilson on the ground that Hazlett was a night rider, and was about to attack Duncan s tobacco barn. Ripley was on patrol duty with state militiamen that night and swore at the trial that he had heard shots. It was claimed by the soldiers with him that he was too far off to have heard the shots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
Personal and General.

Mrs. R. D. Dunlap of this city and her brother Mir. J. W. Harris of Planters vile, are visiting relatives and friends in Tuscaloosa.
 Dr. w. W. McTyeire is att, nding the meeting of the Dental association at Bir- mingham.
 Rev. B. B. Glasgow, pastor of the Methodist church, Is attending the dis trict conference of the church at Besse- mer
 Miss Rosser Christian of Columbiana is the guest of Misses Annie and Madge Averyt on Avenue F.
 Announcement was made this morning that Irvine Brothers had disposed of their grocery store on Avenue E and would retire from business. They will remain in Ensley where they have many friends and acquaintances.
 Class No. g of the Baptist Sunday school held very interesting meeting yesterday. Miss Nellie Thompson was elected treasurer, vie Miss Ethel Lewis, resigned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
Analia Pietrzyk Still Missing.

Analia Pietrzyk, the 14-year-old daugh- ter of Paul Pietrzyk, a blind man of Polish nationality, is still missing and Will Rostok, who was convicted in the police court of abduction, is in the city jail.
 Chief Jordan and the police force have been at work but have been unable to locate the girl. The city authorities are of the opinion that the girl is still in Ensley or vicinity. The girls parents are prostrated at the continued absence of their daughter. The girl when last seen had on a silk dress and had in her possession a gold watch and ring. Much interest is being taken in the case by the people of Ensley, especially the foreign element.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
Rrinnman-Simpson.

Tn home of MT. and Mrs. Tohelm, corner Broad and Oak streets, Wylam, was the scene of quiet wedding last evening when Miss Georgia Bringman of Hamilton, Ohio, became the bride of MT. J. A. Simpson of Ensley. The house was beautifully decorated, the color scheme being green and white. The hap py couple stood beneath a wedding bill, while the Rev. Kegley with the ring service pronounced the solemn words that made them man and wife. After elegant refreshments the newly welded couple left for a short tour of southern cities and will be at home at Ensley Highlands after April b.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
PLEADS GUILTY
 TO EMBEZZLING

New Orleans, April 1.-samuel T. Stew enson, former financial secretary of Typo graphical Union No. r of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to embedding the funds of that organization in the criminal district court here today Sentence was deferred. It is claimed that Stevenson's defalcations amounted to about $10,000.
 Henry s. Hudspeth, who was president of the union at the same time Stevenson was secretary, Is under indictment for fraudulently obtaining money from the union. Hudspeth was a candidate for president of the International Typo graphical Union at the last meeting of that organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
Porto Rican Reply Is Filed.

Washington, April 1.-The Porto Rican commission. here as representatives of the house of delegates of the island, filed to- day with the Secretary of the Interior a statement in reply to that presented yes- terday by the representatives of the ex- ecutive council, the upper chamber of the Porto Rican congress. Each side gave it's opinion as to the causes of the pres ent legislative troubles in the island. In addition the commission presented to Sec retary Ballinger a memorandum of the changes which the house of delegates believes should be miAe in the laws of the island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
ENSLEY ID VOTE
 ON S17!5,0OO BONDS New Board of Education Elect
 ed By Council GIRL IS STILL MISSING Ensley's Foreign coloney Stirred Up Over Abduction-Personal and
 General News of Interest
 In the Steel City.
GIRL IS STILL MISSING

Enslev. April 1.-(Special.)-A most in- teresting meeting of the city council was held tonight, for in addition to the reg ular routine of business the council elect cd q. new board of education, adopted a resolution for bond issue of sl75,ooo and awarded a contract to pave Avenue F with tar paving.
 The session was called to order by P. J. Rogers, president, with all the all dermen present except Aldermen MOSS and Owens. The reports of the several city officers were read and referred 10 the proper committees. The reports were very encouraging and showed the al- fairs of the city to be in excellent shape considering the present conditions.
 The committee on education, consisting of Aldermen Moss, Byrum and Craig, sub mitted the names of the following gentle men as members of the new board or eu- neation: W. B. Bridge for five year term. J. Hoke Perkins for four years Fl c. Russell for three years, D. F. Sugg far two years, Joseph Martin for one year. They were elected unanimously
 The election of the new board is in acoordance with the provisions of the municipal code and they will assume charge as soon as they meet and formally organize. Three of the members elected Fridge. Perkins and Martin, were on the old board and are thoroughly con versant with their duties Mayor Sugg was an ex-officio member and rendered valuable service. MT. Russell is well known and progressive business man and will add strength to the board. /
 The council adopted the resolutions call ing for a bond issue of s175,ooo divided as follows: One hundred thousand dollars for schools, $65,OOO for sanitary sewers and s1O,0OO for jail and fire department improvement. This matter will be sub mitted to a vote of the people. The date of election has not been set, but will be in the near future. A contract was awarded to Marlarky & Co. to pave Ave-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
Buildinq Received.

% The new high school building was re- ceived by the board of education at a call meeting held at the building. The contractors have finished their work and the building was carefully inspected and turned over to the board. The electric lighting and plumbing, which were sepa- rate contracts, are yet to be received, while the seating will be some time later, as it is hardly probable that the seats will be here until the middle or last of the month. The board also decided to give the schools a holiday on Friday, April g. to permit the teachers to attend the Teachers association meeting in Bir- mingham The board will meet again on Thursday evening, April 8, to finish up the business and have everything ready to turn over to the new board on April 13
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
MATCH COMPANY
 IS INDICTED

Wilmington, N. C., April IA grand jury in the superior court here today found true bill against the Diamond Match company and it's travelling repre- sentative, Walter Buoy of Charlotte, N. C., for alleged violation of the state anti trust law, which provides for fine sf slO00 on corporations and $500 fine or im- prisonment in the discretion of the court upon individual violators.
 The alleged violation is in the form of contract required of jobbers handling the Diamond products, which is held to be in restraint of trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
COLUMBUS GIRLS
 PLAY APRIL FOOL

Columbus, Miss, April 1.-(Special)- Following the annual custom at the In dustrial Institute and College, the young women of that institution gave them selves holiday today, April fools day The president and faculty assembled to hold the morning chapel exercises and found only empty benches instead of the 800 girls to greet them. The girls rode around town in the band wagon, drawn by four horses, played games on the cam pus, visited friends and spent the day to their own fancies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
Workmen Laid Off.

Mobile, April 1.-The Mobile, Jack son and Kansas City Railroad com pany reduced its working force at the Frascati shops here this morning by lay ing off 40 men from the various depart n1ents for an indefinite period. The cause of the reduction of men is due to the small amount of work on hand and the depression in business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02

nue F from Nineteenth to Twenty-fifth street with tar pavement H. B. Lind sey appeared before the council and made an offer to them to purchase the ceme- tery at Oakland. This matter was re- ferred to the finance committee. Several other matters were disposed of before the council adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
Sesboro Bound Over,

At the police court this morning Car rol Seaborg, a white man. was bound over to await the action of the grand jury on a charge of burglary and grand larceny. It is alleged that Seaborg stole some tools at the Semet-Solvay company. w. D. Posick, another white man, was also bound over on a charge of recev ing stolen property. It is alleged that he purchased the tools from Seaborg for an amount much lower than their va1t1e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
Frost as Huntsville.

Huntsville, April 1.-(special.) )-There was slight frost in this section this morning, but it is not believed that any damage was done. Fruits and veg etables are too far advanced to be in jured by anything short of a severe freeze
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
Short Session of Senate.

Washington, April Ion account of the session in the Senate today the commit tee on finance devoted only a short time to the consideration of the tariff question, and this was occupied in scrutiny of the free list.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
Attendinq Association.

pr. E. w. McNeill Dr. A. s. Fitzpatrick and Dr. R. P. McTyeire of Bessemer are attending the sessions of the National Dental association in Birmingham. A number of the visiting dentists have paid Bessemer a visit since they came to the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
SCHOOLS MUST
 BE PARATED New Policy of the Agricultural
 School Board F. H. LATHR0p IS HAPPY Watches Political Game With Interest. Remarks Incidentally That Lumber Trade Is Not as Dull as
 Some Believe.

Montgomery, April 1.-(Special)-In the course of time the district agricultural schools must be separated from the schools of the towns in which they are situated This is the policy of the board and it is being carried out fin seven of the nine schools now supported out of this fund. The meeting of the trustees at Jackson on yesterday resulted in a de- termination to make this move by the con- ing year. It will no doubt be a long time, however, before this Is done at We- tumpka. for there exists the utmost and most enthusiastic harmony among the patrons of the institutions. the citizens of the town having put s9o,0OO into the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02

Saturday for the purpose of making re- port. Gen. Louis V. Clark, president, v.ts+s his associates. Gen. Robert F. Ligon of Montgomery, and Col. ". H. McKleroy o4 4ahniston, nave made up the findings and there remains little else than the attachment of signatures and transmittal to the governor. The outlook is that there will be no censure of any one in special way.
 Alabama Day Picture.
 Dr. Thomas NJ. Owen. director of the state department of archives and history, has received from Mrs. IdyI King Sorsby of East Lake a picture of great interest to the observance of Alabama Day, De- cember 14. 1907 It shows pictures of the flags of the state, the Confederacy and the United States. It was through the work of Mrs. Sorsby that Alabama Day was first observed in 1897. and she. with others, believes it will be of great value in the education of the young.
 Two Girls Leave Home.
 Misses Mamie Knight and Berte Cone, young girls of Montgomery. have left home to join theatrical troupe in New Orleans. Their parents are very much worried about them and have notified the officers of the law to apprehend them, if possible. Miss Knight is II and Miss Cone 19. They are said to have become enamored the stage and made up their minds to go on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
Inquiry Court Report.

The report of the court of inquiry, called to pass upon expenditures of Col. c. R. Bricken of the Second regiment, Alabama National Guard, will reassemble
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
superintendents' Meeting.

State Surpentendent of Education H. c. Gunnels has received notice of the meet ing of southern state superintendents to be held at Atlanta in conjunction with the sessions of the Conference for Edu- cation in the South, April IA J. Y. Joy ner of North Carolina, the president, says that ''this promises to be the most in- teresting and profitable meeting of the association and of the conference of edu- cation in the south yet held"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-02
Mir. Lathrop Happy.

and leader in the republican ranks of the south was here Thursday on his way to St. Andrews Bay. Fla, for visit to his daughter. He said that while he was taking no active part in the ambitions of men for office, he thought there was a showing for Ashley to succeed Tebbets as collector of the port of Mobile. "The 1um- Der business Is not so bad as many think, and will be much better when the tariff bill is worked out of the way, as l feel sure it will be in a very short time,' he concluded.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-06
GOVERNOR GETS QUEER
LETTER FROM FUGITIVE

ATLANTA, Ca, July 5.-Gov-
ernor Brown is pondering today
over the request for a pardon be
has received from fugitive who
has written to him, saying that he
escaped hanging at Atlanta in
1894.
The man says he was q MEM
Der of the convention which nam
mated Brown for his present Of
flee. He says he has changed his
name and can continue living as
! a respected citizen as long as he
likes, but he prefers to have his
conscience clear.
He declares that he Is innocent,
and that IL pardoned he can prove
that he had nothing to do with the
crime for which he was sentenced
to death.
He said that he escaped from
jail at Atlanta short time before
the date set for his execution.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-06
IS KILLED WHILE
TURNING ON
LIGHT

HILLSBORO, Ore, July g.
The silence OF death instead of the
noisy fireworks celebration that
has been planned for today has
filled with gloom the home of Ed
ward Benson, confectioner,
whose wife was almost instantly
killed last night by an electrical
shock.
Mrs. Benson was turning on an
electric light in the rear of her
husbands ice cream parlor when
She met her fate. She had grasped
the brass part of an electric lamp
and at the same time stepped on a
part of the floor that had been
made wet by melting ice, thus
forming a short circuit.
81 am dying!" she screamed.
and sank to the floor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-06
TROUBLE BREWs
AMONG Chunks

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
NEW YORK, July 6.--Instruct-
Sing the Chinese of this city to be
courteous to all civilins and also
to the police, fiaring red and gold
placards bearing the imperial in
sigma of the Chinese consulate
decorate the walls of the Oriental
quarter today. The consulate's
warning is directed to the Hip Sing
and On Leong tongs, between
whom a civil war is said to be
brewing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-06
Boy Is Shot.

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
SAN JOSE, CAL, July 5.-A 10
year-old lad, who refused to tell
his name, was shot through the
right leg when the revolver he
was carrying was discharged acct
dentally. He was rushed to a hos
pital, where the lead was extract
ed. Amputation was deemed I'M
necessary. In San Jose saloon
two unruly celebrators, alleged to
have been loaded with liquor, In
dulged In an exchange of bullets.
The aim of neither was good and
no one was hurt.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-06
T WO FALL TO
Death TN
RIVER

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
SOUTH BEND, Ind, July e.
With the woman laughing and
talking gaily, the man smoking a
cigaret. a small rowboat contain
ing the couple plunged over a high
fall on the st. Joe river near here
) yesterday afternoon, and search
is being made for their bodies. 1t
is believed that the couple met
death after agreement to end their
lives. Both seemed conscious of
the danger ahead of them, but
smiled and waved their hands in
response to warning cries.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-06
TRAIN SCHEDULE
ON milwaukee
CHANGED

The Milwaukee passenger train
schedule has been changed SO
trains will leave this city at $3.50
every morning for Maiden instead
of 6:30. The change is made SO
passengers can catch the train by
morning street cars. The train
from the East arrives at 10 O'Clock
at night.
Yesterday the Milwaukee inaug-
urated it's fast freight schedule be-
tween Chicago and Tacoma. Cars
Will come through with freight IN
seven days.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-06
For Sale By Owner

Modern 7-room residence; Q lots.
60x130; close to business center at
18th and K. Want to go to Alaska
and Will sell cheap on your own
terms. Call on Mrs. Dreamer. 1914
So. L st. No agents.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-06
Get This Farm

Nearly 600 acres, half valley land.
go acres under cultivation, small
house. barns. II Interested in
farm bargain, call and get full
description. Price ais per acre.
SEE BURr< FOR VALLEY LAND,
2ot Bankers Trust Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-06
A GOOD BUY

New 6-room bungalow, concrete
foundation, select slash grain finish.
best of porcelain plumbing, toilets.
good size storeroom, large closets.
7xS IT. pantry. in short this cozy
house Is a real model of neatness
and art; liz fine lots, half a block
from 9Th Ave-. only Is min. walk
to Pacific Ave. Price e2,4OO: $500
cash. balance monthly instaIlments.
CURTIS q LINDLEY
M. 5s1s. so7 Bernice Bldg.
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Two Lots. Bay View

Lots and 5. block 10. Defiance
Park Add. II sold this week $17f
with complete abstract. Address G
e. Halter. 4424 North 44th st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-06

On account of retiring
from business will sell
the following real
estate alta sacrifice

Waterfront lots Gig Harbor 800 lot will sell at $50
stelaooom lot will sell
per lot per- READY 70 ''.o 0A
sell per -
1890 s7oo nh al ''sa' anu ien'' '' '''' " va
waterfront, $4,000.
machinery $4,000,
20 fol
K, $3.50
for 500 acre Lots be sold for $50 per lot
payments.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-06
SIXTH AVE. AND ADAMS, 5000
ONLY $500 CASH. NEW HOUSE

Two full lots, graded; Good house.
Owner must sell. Best buy near
9Th Ave, far below real value. Bal
ance like rent.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-06
r. w. HOPKINS.
JAMES M. ALLEN


FOR RENT--2a32 So: ! 81, ) rooms.
ss s;zs ssss ss's - a5 ssss psr 81 mouth 's
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-06

El;L']I3;lI3;}3Sa
4th Floor Berlin Bldg.
ron SALE BY OWNER

6 room modern house, 10 improv-
ed lots; fruit trees, garden, chicken
yard; 2 blocks from street car.
Terms " cash. A bargain to party
with all cash. 1894 So. Fife.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-06

Under New DFanaxement
Choice Iota, Is minutes ride from
town. Graded streets. cement ua1ks
sewers and water mains.
<ITh ttt< IS per month.
r. ~. ~ II. o. WALLACE
tke Ii4eiitx Building
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40 ACRES-$1
$500 CASH

Near Gig Harbor. In berry and
fruit district. excellenf shot clay
soil: salable timber worth 5000
You'u look long time to find as
good land for $50 an acre. VIII
trade for vacant lots IN Tacoma.
CURTIS a LINDLEY
NJ. 5s1s. COZ Bsrnics Bldg.
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4 SPECIAL NORTH END bargain
els Bernice Bldg.

FOR SALE-Neat clean stock of
groceries; good location. Cheap
rent. First class equipment; fine
cash trade. For price and particu-
lars call at room 607. Bernice bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-06

New modern 6-r. house. walking
distance Pacific Ave-. by owner.
1715 So. eth st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-06
TIMES CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISEMENTS
Publications

(Officfal Publications
Report of the Financial Condition of
THE BANK OF CALIFORNIA
Located mt Tacoma, State of WASH
fngton.
at the close of business on the 23rd
day of June. 1903.