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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
GIRLS ASSAILANT
 IS IDENTIFIED

Lexington, Ky, July 9-Mrs. Kate Phipps was arrested today, charged with disfguring pretty Mary Ryan. the young Irish girl who was mysterously attacked in a stable at noon last Tuesday and her face burned with acid. The girls identifi- cation of the woman was quite dramatic.
 Mrs. Phipps is a neighbor of the girl and during the latters delirium has been a steady caller to inquire about the girls 3 condition.
 Today the girl was In her right senses when Mrs. Phipps called. On sight of Mrs. Phipps the girl screamed and was so frightened that five persons were neces- sary to hold her in bed.
 Miss Ryan says Mrs. Phipps told her as she attacked her:
 'I can't have rosy cheeks; you can. Everybody likes you; nobody likes me- and then threw carbolic acid in her face and cut her with a knife on the face and hands.
 Detectives are searching the Phipps home for evidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
PICKING PEACHES
 ON SUNDAY BARRED

Atlanta, July 9.-A peach is a peach on Sunday and while you may pluck it on week days you are criminal if you pick it on the Sabbath. Governor Brown has so decided and has put the great seal of the state of Georgia upon his decision.
 From Norwood, Ga., came a hurried telegram today signed by M. Y. Scruggs and reciting how the rain had delayed the picking of the Elberta peaches. If the growers were not permitted to gather the fruit on Sunday they would lose much fruit and money. Would fife governor issue a proclamation permitting labor oT the Sabbath-for the sake of the Geor- ga peaches?
 The governor took the communication to Attorney General Hart. He gave it deep thought and then shook his head. So the governor replied
 While I sympathze with the peach growers, the executive has no authority to suspend a criminal law. I cannot, there fore, issue the proclamation you desire"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
NEGRO IS SHOT
 AT GLEN IRIS

Al Humphrey shot and seriously wound ed negro man three times last night at Glen Iris park. The negro was removed to the Hillman hospita1 while Humphrey has not yet been located by the off cers
 The shooting grew out of remarks made by the negro regarding a young lady friend of Humphrey. The negro Is a servant at the residence of prominent citizen residing at Glen Iris park. The young woman had been employed by a neighboring family,
 According to the best information ob- tainable she told Humphrey of the mat ter and last night he went to the resi- dence where the negro works and shot him. He was accompanied by the young woman and after doing the shooting quietly walked away with her.
 The negro was removed to the Hillman hospital He was shot in the leg. thigh and shoulder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
SENATE SESSION
 IS NOT VERY LONG

Washington, July 9-During a session lasting nearly four hours, the Philippine tariff bill and the bill automatically con- tinuing the Porto Rican budget were passed by the Senate. Only nominal re- sistance was offered by the minority to these measures. An amendment by Sem ator Johnston of Alabama declaring the intention of the United States eventually to grant independence to the Philippines was opposed as being out of place on this bill, and was rejected. Senator Gull person sought to limit the operation of the Porto Riean act to July l. 1910, but his amendment was defeated.
 4The Senate entered upon all agreement to adjourn three days at a time until the conference report on the tariff bill is ready for consideration and also not to enact any legislation when it does con- vene regularly.
 The Senate received the official an- nouncement of the death of Representa- tive Cushman and adjourned out of re- spect to him. The next session Of the Senate will be held Wednesday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
ARMY OFFICER IS
 KILLED BY AUTO

Washington. July s.-Maj. J. W. Long, United States army, retired, was run down here today by an automobile, carried to the Russian embassy and died three hours later at the Emergency hospital. The automobile was driven by J. W. Law renee, who was learning to operate the machine. Andrew Y. Bradley, Washing ton lawyer, and Galen Green, who was instructing Lawrence, were the other oc- cupants. Green and Lawrence were ar rested on the charge of manslaughter and released on bond.
 Judge Long had an aversion to auto mobiles and two days before the accident declared; "If had my way I would smash and burn every automobile in the District of Columbia
 Major Long was a native of North Caro- lima and appointed to the army from New York. He formerly was superintendent of the Michigan State Soldiers home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
HABEAS CORPUS
 TRIAL CONTINUED

Meridian Miss. July 9-(Special.)- habeas corpus trial of Mrs. Maggie Fixes against her husband, George Fixes of Mehan, for the possession of their 2-year- old daughter. which was to have been tried before Judge Buckley here today, was continued until July 20 by request of the attorneys on both sides. Mr and Mrs. Fixes separated some months ago, the father taking their daughter No divorce was secured. The mother, 1t is claimed, after repeated attempts to se- cure possession of her baby, now pro- poses to fight 1t out in the courts. The trial promises to be an interesting one, as the parties to the litigation are prom inent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
SPANISH TROOPS
 FIGHT TRIBESMEN

Mellla, Morocco, July 9.-Heayy fighting between the Spanish troops and the tribes men of the regions adjacent to this town occurred today. The natives having killed four Spanish workmen, General Marina the governor of Melilla, sent out force to punish them. The enemy made long and stubborn resistence. The Spanish ar tillersts demolished several villages with shell fire and the infantry stormed a. fort in which the tribesmen had made their headquarters. The enemy lost heav- fly. When the Spanish force returned. a muster showed that 40 had been killed or wounded, the tribesmen having been In greater force than was believed
 The situation Is extremely threatening General Marina is entrenching the ap- breaches to the cities and has telegraphed to Madrid for endorsements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Movement of Persian Troops.

Teheran, July 9-At an early hour this morning, under the cover of darkness. Sipahdar, with the main force of revolu- tonists. left Kerraj for the south with the object of joining Sardarasad A strong Cossack force left Shahabad pre- sumably to counteract the fianl1ing move ment by Sipahdar and Sardarasad, who are said to have formed a junction five miles west of Teheran. It is reported that these two revolutionary leaders have de- clared their intention of entering the cap- itaI without delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Case of Kjllino Reonened.

Washington, July 9.-Setting forth the reasons for the reopening of the case of Lieut.. James N. Sutton of the marine corps, who died as a result of pistol wound in the head at Annapolis, nearly two years ago. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Beekman Winthrop said today that it Is the purpose of the department to fully determine whether the responsibility for the death of Lieutenant Sutton rests on any one but himself The department has organized a court of inquiry to con- veen at Annapolis, July 19. to conduct a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
River Floods Town.

St. Joseph, Mo, July 9.-The flood in the Platt river reached Agency, town of TOO inhabitants, F miles southwest of St Joseph, about noon today, and by night parts of the town were under water 12 feet deep Nearly a third of the in- habitants were compelled to flee and are being cared for In the school houses and in homes on the hillsides. There Is no train service from St John tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10

Washington, July 9.A(speciaI)-O of the few bills to pass the Senate this ses- sion was gotten through today by Sem ator Bankhead. At the beginning of the session 1t was decided to enact no legis- lation other than the tariff but the Ala bama senator called the measure up today and it passed. It authorizes the Ala bama, Tennessee and Northern railroad to construct a bridge across Noxubee river between Gainesville and Morgan's Highway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
LINEMAN KILLED
 BY ELECTRIC WIRE

Columbus, Ga, July 9.-Sizzling and fry ing like meat in pan, the body of P. c. Trammell hung 20 minutes to live wires above the street today, while mortified spectators looked on helpless to give aid. Trammell, telephone lineman, was ut work on a pole when in some way a tele- phone wire came in contact with a high tension cable that carried several thou sand volts. He fell across the cables and those on the ground saw him shiver and cringe to the end. The body hung fully 20 minutes before being rescued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Chances Were Good.
From Everybody's Magazine.

graduate of an eastern law school wrote to g prominent lawyer in Arkansas to find out what chance there would be- for him in that part of the country.
 'I am a republican in politics. hej wrote. and an honest young lawyer"
 If you are an honest lawyer" came the reply, you will have no competition, and if you are republican the game laws will protect you"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Personal and General.

Mrs. F. B. Parker left today to spend the summer in Central New York with relatives.
 MT B. E. Harris of Columbus, Ga, is the guest of Ed w. Lind on Avenue F.
 R. c. Smith, with the Shuptine-Barrett Drug Co.,, has resigned to accept a posi- tion with Dr. 6hifett at Woodlawn.
 Mrs. Louis Bezena will leave tomorrow to spend several months with friends and relatives at Cleveland, Buffalo and Wheel ing, W. Va.
 Police Officer Andy Ramage, who has been seriously i'll for several days, is slightly improved.
 D. P. Knapp, bookkeeper at the Bank of Ensley, will spend his vacation at his old home in Georgia. N
 Mrs. William Blunt and her daughter will arrive tomorrow from Florida to be the guests of MT. and Mrs. J. P. Gull pepper
 MT. Arthur Burgin has left for Cincin- natl and other points in Ohio on com blned business and pleasure trip.
 Misses Hattie and Bernice Bentley are visiting in Luverne and Troy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Bank Guarantee Bill.

Atlanta, July 9.-A bill to establish bank guarantee fund for the protection of depositors, by levying an assessment of from h to 1 per cent on the deposits of state banks, was introduced In the senate today by Senator Sellers. Senator Perry introduced a joint resolution providing for the submission of two constitutional amendments giving the general assembly the right to levy inheritance and income taxes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
American Marksmen Arrive.

Hamburg, July e-The American marks men, members of the American National Schutzenbund, under command of Capt. Henry Won Minden of New York, who are to take part in the international shoot ing competitions here, arrived this even ing on the North German Lloyd steamer Maln. A hearty greeting was accorded fhkun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Killed By Electric Wire.

Chattanooga, July 9.-While trying to remove a live trolley wire that endan- gered pedestrian and vehicle traffic in Market street. the principal business thoroughfare of this city, when the street was crowded at o'clock this afternoon, John F. Thogmartin. a motorman of the Chattanooga Railways company, was in- stantly killed by electricity,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Ensley Elks Again Victorious.

The Ensley Elks added another victory to their string this afternoon by defeat ing for the second time this season the team representing No. 79, Benevolent and Protective Order of E1ks of Birmingham The game was played at West End park this afternoon and was well played contest, Ensley winning by a score of 4 to B.
 Both pitchers did well, honors being about even. Tn the seventh inning Fields, the Enlsey pitcher, walked the first two men up and hit the third, filling the bases, with none out. He succeeded in retiring the side without a score. The game was fast and snappy and much enjoyed bytthe small but enthusiastic crowd present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Kills Dauchters suItor.

Huntington, w. Va, July 9.-Jarus Wethereal, living near here, today shot and killed Samuel Frenham, aged 22 years, who made frequent calls on Minnie the 1s-year-old daughter of Wethereal notwithstanding parental objections
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Two Loads of Beer Captured.

Ashtabula, O.. July 9.-City Councilman Nicholas Corrado and Il others, mostly Italians, were arrested here this after noon charged with illegal sale of liquor contrary to the Rose local option law Two wagon loads of beer were secured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Marriage License Issued.

day from the office of the probate court to the following:
 B. R. Stringfellow of Adger to Miss Minnie Houton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
DIVIDEND NOTICE

Savings depositors are re- quested to leave their pass books, that semi mi-annual in- terest may be credited therein.
 BANK OF ENSLEY
 Ramsay 6 Met cCormack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Drowned While Bathjno,

Charleston, July 9.-Fulton Kelsey. an employe of the National bank of Augusta, was drowned this afternoon while bathing in the surf off Sullivan's island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Room Furnished at Girls Home.

The ladies who compose the Helping Hand chapter of the Girls Home at West End have completed the furnishing Of room at the home. They are much indebted to the furniture dealers of Ems ley and other friends for their liberal donations
 This is a most worthy and noble work and while the furnishing of the room was timely and appreciated 1t by no means ends their activity. Through the Kindness of the management of the Frank lin theatre the proceeds this week are being donated to the ladies and from the liberal patronage during the week a neat sum will be realized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
pr. Staou Will Preach.

Dr. J. w Stagg. president of the Ala bama Synodical college at Anniston. will occupy the pulpit of the First Presby- terian church. Avenue G and Nineteenth street at the Il o'clock service Sunday morning.
 pr. Stagg is one of the leading divines of the Presbyterian church and for many years was pastor of the First Presby- terian church, Birmingham. He has a special message for the Presbyterians of Ensley and large congregation Is ex- pected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Anti-cioarette Law Knocked Out.

Tacoma. Wash, July 9.--Judge Clifford of the superior court today declared the new state anti-cigare rette law to be un- constitutional on the ground that 1t is In conflict with the interstate commerce law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Bankhead Gets Bill Passed.

thorough re-investigation, all witnesses be under oath.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
.IS ARRESTED FOR
 SELLING LIQUOR Veterans to Try for Lands in
 Montana DUNCAN TO MAKE TRIP Helping Hand Chapter Has Finished Furnishing of Room at Girls
 Home-PersonaI and
 General.

Ensiey, July 9- -(Special)-Lie Clint hunanks arrested James Thompson, who operates soft drink stand in Wylam, on charge of violating the prohibition law The case will be tried before Mayor D. E. Sugg Saturday morning. This morning P. C. Summers, who was ar rested by the same officer, was fined $50 Tn the mayors court on a charge of "holesaling liquors. An appeal was taken During the past few weeks the police court has been exceedingly quiet and outside of several prohibition cases those docketed were for minor offenses.
 Government Lands for Distribution.
 L. J. Duncan will leave Saturday night Tor halispell, Mont, where the drawing Will take place July 15 for the distribu- ton of the government lands known as the Flathead reservation. Mr Duncan Is connected with the Ensley Real Estate and Investment company and is veteran of the Spanlsh-American war, serving with distinction and was honorably dis charged Under the rules governing the distribution preference will be given sol- diers who saw service in the Civil, Span- lsh or Philippine war. He will act as agent for several of his comrades who have given him power of attorney to act for them. The lands are the most valua- ble In Montana and will be apportioned In lots of 160 acres each.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-25
NEWS FROM AFRICAN
 HUNTING COUNTRY
Latest Reports on Fires, Game, Earth, quakes and Notable Sportsmen.

Mombassa, British East Africa March 24.-Heavy rains have begun in the protectorate and yesterday there was a precipitation of four inches in three hours. The grass fires which lately have been drying the prairies and driving the game in close to the railroad line, were ex- tinguished by the downpour. The popular shooting season is at an end. The record for the four months shows the killing of no lions, including two man-eaters, and 5000 head of other game. During the season, nine na- tives and four white men were mauled by lions. George McMillan, a nephew of the late Senator McMillan of Mich igan, has returned to the protectorate from a tiger hunting trip in India He left Mombassa yesterday for Juga ranch to make preparations for the reception of Roosevelt. McMillan's residence on the ranch is in the midst of the bush country, but he has in stalled there an electric lighting plant and an ice making machine. There was a slight earthquake shock in Kilindini district March 20. lasting in all thirty seconds. This disturbance was prophesied a fortnight ago by Emilio Marchand, director of the ob- servatory on Pac du Midi, in the Pyar- eneeS.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-25
ARIZONA MATTRESSES
 SPOKANE VISITOR
J. J. Browne Likes Phoenix Better Every Time He Comes Here and Will Keep Coming.

MT. and Mrs. J. J. Browne of SpO- kane, Wash, came here in February for a short visit that included side trip for MT. Browne and C. B. King to Castle Hot Springs. at which time they were very much impressed with Ari- zOna- Business necessitated a return to California and from there MT. Browne had to go back to Spokane on business and on Tuesday he came back to Phoenix again. He says he is on his way to meet gagements further south but could not refrain from stop ping over a day or two in Phoenix and when his business is completed in the south few weeks later he will come back to Phoenix again.
 At the time of his first visit here The Republican took occasion to ex- ploit his announced impressions of the country and it is quite evident that he has not since changed his mind. To a reporter for The Republican he spoke as follows:
 You have got country here that will develop into a rich agricultural district. As to your mines I know nothing except by hearsay therefore have no opinion. but the showing of ore from the new find near Salome is marvellous I told my friend Mir. King that had I been here Monday I would surely have been one of the syndicate to purchase the property. From what I can learn the entire district round about seems to be highly mineralized and there are a number of mines in that section that have been large pro ducers. It is very different from find ing a little gold in a new country where everything has to be demon strated. the old mines proving that the lodges go down It appeals to me very much like our Occur d'Alene country which is in like manner already dem onstrated and where there has never been a big surface strike that did not make a mine with development When we make a big strike on the surface there, we immediately follow ii up Knowing that it will continue with depth.
 T first read of this strike when I was at Twin Falls Idaho. and I have no doubt it will result in bringing thousands of people to the territory among them many experienced pros pectors who will do much for the de velopment and exploitation of the country"
Arizona republican., 1909-03-25
TWELVE KILLED IN
 A TEXAS TORNADO
One Family Crushed and Their Bodies lncinerated.

Dallas. March 24-Twelve known to be dead, a property loss reaching into the thousands of dollars, and possibly a score injured, are the results of a tornado which swept over the north eastern part of Wise county last night Several small towns suffered serious damage. The greatest loss of life oc- cured in the country districts. The destruction of one farmhouse alone caused the death of eight persons. This single tragedy occurred near Slidell.
 The farmhouse of Ira Rise was crushed in by the furious wind and the family of eight members was pin ned beneath the wreckage. light in the house at the time of the disaster caused the ruins to become ignited and famed by a strong wind. the flames snuffed out the lives of the helpless victims.
 The towns of Sanger and Greenwood were hit and a number of houses were
Arizona republican., 1909-03-25
IMPORTANT MEETING
 0F '. M. [. A. MEN
Arrangements Will Be Made for the
 Early Completion of the Building.

The following letter, which is self explanatory, was sent out yesterday to ! the active workers in the interests of the Y. M. C. A. The meeting. which Is called for today, is very important one and should be largely attended | The last obstacle toward the renewal of building operations nas been remov- ed by the receipt from the government of the S10,0O0 which was paid for the site of the federal building. It only remains to find out how much cash is available and to make collections The letter follows:
 Two years ago we were talking about a Y. NJ. C. A. subscription cam paign. which was actively begun on the 12th of April, 1907. Various causes beyond our control, among others the panic of the fall of 1907. and, later. the location of a federal building. have. up to this time. seriously interfered to de- lay our plans. Meanwhile. an all-wise Providence has been our guide.
 Now conditions are suspicious The government has accepted deed to its location. and the price-S10. .000-has been received; the SI2,0O0 mortgage on the block has been paid in full, princi- pal and interest, and our bank balance today is over $l0,00O; this. with sub scriptions by neighboring land owners totalling s15,000 and over Gall of which We consider good, and will collect at once), gives us a working capital of s25.OOO with which to begin building. The architects plans have been re- vised to adapt them to the southwest corner of our block; the contractor is ready and anxious to begin work at once; and the next duty before us is the collection of the overdue subscrip- tions.
 There will be a meeting on Thurs day evening. March 9. at 7:30 o'clock, at the Water Users office. of the cap tains and the other active workers. who served so efficiently two years ago, to pass upon the present face value of all remaining unpaid subscrip- tions. This will be an important meet you to be present and thus contribute to the early construction of our new building Will you be there? The ab- sence of even one will hinder us in carrying out plans now well advanced.
 Just at this crisis We rely upon you for personal knowledge and advice, which will be invaluable to the Phoe- nix Y. NJ c. A. Do not disappoint us. Very sincerely yours,
 -B. A. FOWLER,
 President of Phoenix Y. M. C. A"