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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
SETTLE PLEAD|NGS IN CLABAUGH CASE Juror Asks to Be Excused from
 Serving IS GROCER IN PRATT CITY And Says He Is So PreJudced Against Wholesale Grocers That He Does
 Not Feel Qualified to
 Serve.
 

The case of Hinton G. Clabaugh against James A. VanHoose, as president of the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association, was resumed before Judge A. O. Lane yesterday morning and the entire day was consumed in the arguments on de- murrers to the bill of complaint It will require the greater portion of today to finish setting the pleadings and it may possibly be tomorrow morning before the examination of witnesses will be taken up.
 One of the features of the proceedings in the case occurred yesterday morning. A jury for the trial of the case was or ganized Tuesday afternoon and was dis missed until the pleadings could be set. Yesterday morning, however, one of the jurors selected. w. l.. Smith, a retail grocer of Pratt City, appeared before Judge Lane and asked to be excused that he knew too much about the case at bar, that he was prejudiced against the defendant and the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association, and that he did nor believe he could pass fair judgment on the case. Judge Lane excused him from service This necessitated the striking of another jury which delayed the procedure with the case for short time.
 As stated the entire day was consumed with the arguments on the demurrers to the bill of complaint. This brought forth sharp conflict of legal talent and from this point of view the case is proving intensely interesting. The law applica- ble to the case is being picked to pieces by bits and the attention of spectators in the court room yesterday never Jagged.
 Judge Lane sustained several of the demurrers which necessitates the amend ment of the complaint. The amended bill will be in shape this morning, however, and no further delay in the case is ex- pected.
 MT. Clabaugh, as will be recalled, is suing for s300Q0 damages, claiming that he was forced out of the wholesale gro- cery business by the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association, which he alleges is a trust or combine fixing and maintaining prices in restraint of trade. Forney John ston is conducting the prosecution of the case, while E. II. Cabaniss is leading for tha defense
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
SAYS DAUGHTER
 HAS BEEN STOLEN

It was reported to the police last night that Sarah Alice Martin, the little z year-old daughter of A. R. Martin, until recently of Atlanta. was stolen from the residence of Mrs. Matthewson, 510 North Twenty fifth street, where MT. Martin and his little daughter have boarded for the past month.
 Mr. Martin called at The Age Herald office last night to report the matter to the paper He stated that he and his wife. Mrs. Lillie L. Martin, have been separated for some time. He states that he brought his daughter to Birmingham from Atlanta about month ago.
 Yesterday afternoon Mr. Martin states he left the little girl at the boarding house in the care of the cook. During the afternoon, 1t seems, a woman called at the boarding house and the little girl answered the door. Since that time noth- ing has been heard from her
 Mir Martin Is of the opinion that Mrs. Martin came to Birmingham and took the little girl away with her. He is of the opinion that the mother took the lit tie daughter to Atlanta on train No. over the Seaboard However, he is wor- ried over the matter and has reported the disappearance of his daughter to the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
BARTON HAS GUARDS PUZZLED
 REMOVES NlANACLES BASIL Y
Birmingham Is 10 Habe
 Biggesf Fair M History

that the biggest grounds in the south would go to waste. It was the lack of interest which first caused the need of the business league, and now all the merchants are enthusiastic over every plan that will bring more trade.
 Parties last year in charge of certain departments have been instructed to go ahead and work up the premiums to send out to the farmers. The southern fair circuit has already been organized, and the horses will come here from Nash vile and Memphis. while Montgomery comes directly following.
 It develops that Birmingham's racing will be even better than that of Nash ville or Memphis since horses on the schedule will train here for the wind-up of the grand circuit at Lexington.
 The directors of the league decided last night that public announcement of their plans should be made and that as soon as an executive committee is chosen the actual work of organizing the forces for the fair should proceed The old direc- tors of last years fair will be called to- gether shortly to wind up the year s business and attend to other business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
ANOTHER CHURCH
 BUYS PROPERTY

It is announced that the Second Pres bSterian church has purchased the prop erty on Tenth avenue, south, adjoining the present church structure which will give it a frontage on Tenth avenue of 241 feet. The church is located at the corner of Tenth avenue and Twelfth street and the property purchased extends back toward St. Charles street The price paid was $550O. It is stated that the con gregation will spend about $l3,000 in changes and extension of the present church structure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18

tracted the attention of the guards down stairs.
 As soon as the fire was put out Barton was searched and a number of matches found on him. His iron cot was removed from the wall and taken from the cell and his blankets we're the only things left him. He began to get unruly as night approached and then it was de- cided to place leg chains upon him, with the result that the leg chains proved a delightful plaything for him..
 Barton undoubtedly picked the locks, but just how he picked them and what he used to pick them with, is as great a puzzle. He was searched thoroughly by two deputy marshals but no instrument was found upon him.
 Barton is armed, which makes his dexterity in removing the cuffs all the more remarkable. All during the night he ''kidded" his guards, threats to place him In the "dog house." as the dungeon is styled, and also to fasten straight jacket around him not being sufficient to suppress his bubbling spirits.
 Special Men on Guard.
 Since his incarceration in the county jail United States Marshal Pope Long has had a special guard of deputy mar shals standing guard just outside the cells occupied by Barton and 'Tennes- ~~---~- John Rutherford. The other one of the safe-cracking trio, James O'Connell, is kept In the regular white ward.
 Reports that the fire had threatened the entire jail caused Chief Deputy Sheriff Brown to request that the announcement be made that the jail was not threatened and that with the exception of the wood ceiling in Barton's cell the entire jail and hospital ward is fireproof. Several months ago they were overhauled and there Is practically no wood in any of them.
 The reason for the condemned cell be- ing ce4led, he states, was expressly for the discovery of such attempts as the one made by Barton, any cutting or burning of the wood being plainly visible.
 The lights in the cells occupied by Barton and Tennessee Dutch" are kept burning all night. 1t being feared to leave them in darkness for a moment, lest they quietly wait themselves through the walls.
 Both men, according to the guards, speak several languages and keep up a running fir~ of conversation all day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved:
 $1OOO-Perle L. Smith and husband to James H. Fowles, lots 20 and 21, in block of the Ensley Land company's seventh addition to Ensley.
 s1173 and Other Considerations-S. A. Head and husband to R. J. Fullbright, a lot measuring 50x140 feet, situated near the northwest corner of First avenue and Fourth street. North Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Frank Dix.

Frank Dix, aged 31 years, switch man for the Frisco railroad yards, suc- cumbed last night at Twenty-seventh street and Avenue I from injuries sus- tained by him when crushed between two cars in the yards Sunday morn ing.
 The remains were removed to the un- dertaking establishment of Gaudin & Co.,, and funeral arrangements will be announced later. The deceased is sur vived by widow. his mother and brother in Denver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
TO BUILD ROAD ON
 MOUNTAIN CREST

Before the summer months come on the Board of Revenue will make it perfectly convenient for Birmingham people to drive out to the hotel and cabins on Shades mountain. It is proposed to build a half-mile of macadam road on the very crest of the mountain. thus connecting the hotel all the way to the city.
 Road Engineer Gwin has been at work since February on the Mulga elbow road and as soon as he has completed that the contract will be let and The work will begin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
A. p. Kennedy.

The remains of A. P. Kennedy. who was drowned Tuesday afternoon, will arrive in Birmingham Friday night. They will be received by Shaw & Son and probably sent on to Camden, Ind The deceased was manager of the IIillaby gold mines near Alexander City. Former accounts told of how he met his death when boat in which he and a negro were seated went over a k0-foot dam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18

Birmingham is to have a state fair from October 12 to 20 of this year. This was definitely, absolutely and finally de- cided last night at a meeting of the di rectors of the Business Mems league of Birmingham.
 With substantial fund of $10,000 all ready in hand to be used for bringing trade to Birmingham the directors de- cided that fair will be one of the big agents with which to swell the trade of the local merchants. They have not only decided to put on fair but to make it hummer.
 The Business Mems Nineteen Niner'' Is to be the greatest fair ever pulled off in the south. It will be unique in that 1t has behind 1t more merchants than ever united to push any other proposition.
 The league has taken the matter fully in charge will furnish the management and will be in a position to guarantee every form of amusement it puts on. For some time 1t was feared that Birming- ham would have no state fair this year,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Wayne K. Atkinson.

Wayne K Atkinson, age AZ years, died last night at Speigners, Ala, aft CT three-years' illness of tuberculosis Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later. The deceased was a prominent conductor, being connected with the Louisville and Nashville rail- road. He was member of the Order of Railway Conductors and also of the Birmingham lodge of Elks He leaves widow, one son, mother and two brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
John Mclean.

Funeral services over the remains of John Mclean, who met death Tuesday V morning at the hands of Policeman w. P. Reynolds. who is now confined in the county jail, will be held this aft ernoon at 3 o'clock at the family resi- dence, 705 South Twentieth street In terment will be in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased was an Elk and this order will be in charge of the funeral. The following Elks have been named as pall-bearers: Fred Conradi, M. L. Sat- terfeld, F. F. Harms, w. D. Crews. L. !. Potts and J. J. Collins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
WHISKY FOR CaLDS

To one-half pint good whisky add one ounce syrup sarsaparilla and one ounce Toris compound. which can be procured of any druggist Take in teaspoonful doses before each meal and before retir- ing. Immediate results always follow this treatment. A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Marriaae Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 Sherman Ernest Griffith Of Bessemer to Miss Helen Grey Reed
 Alfred smith of Johns to Miss Pearl Goodwin.
 M. J. Murphy of Birmingham to Mrs. Catherine Whaley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18

James O'Connell is the oldest of the trio. His features are hardened and very up- attractive. Little is known of his safe blowing career, although he is by his own confession a partner of Barton. He was captured In Birmingham by Detectives Cole and Disheroon. and in his possession was found over $150 worth of stamps of various denominations. There were sev- eral thousands stamps in the collection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
MASONIC NOTICE

All Master Mas0ns are re- quested to be present at a spe- cial communication of King Solomon Lodge, No. 46O, A. F. & A. M., Thursday, March IS, 3:3O pm, at Masonic Temple, to attend the funeral of our deceased brother, H. 0. Bull lock. J. D. Matlock. w. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Miss Margaret Sims.

Miss Margaret Sims, age 15 years, daughter of MT. and Mrs. W. l.. Sims, died at 7:30 o'clock last night at the family residence, 2117 Eleventh ave- nue. south. Death resulted from an ill., ness lasting over three months.
 Funeral services will be held at the residence at 10:30 o'clock Friday morn ing and interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
L. M. Strickland.

L. M. Strickland, age 32 years, died at 11:25 o'colck last night at the resi- dence of his brother J. D. Strickla nd. 109 Second street, Pratt City, sue cumbing to an illness of long duration Funeral arrangements will be an nounced later.
 The deceased was connected with the Tennessee company for a long time in the capacity of timekeeper at Blue Creek. He is survived by one brother, J. D. Strickland, and sister, Miss Rosa Strickland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Annie Holman.

Annie Holman, age years, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. C. Holman, died yes terday morning at the family residence, 602 South Thirty-second street. Fun eral services will be held at the resi- dence at o'clock this afternoon and fnterment will be in Elmwood cemetery The Rev. J. E. Bryant will officiate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
T. Open streets.-The queenstown

company has awarded the contract for opening up the streets and avenues of Queenstown to John Sims. the well known contractor of this district, who went out on the ground yesterday to begin this work. The work of putting in sidings will be taken up by the en- gineers of the Seaboard Air Line as soon as they can get through with tho repair work occasioned by the recent washouts on that line. Work also on the lake at Queenstown, which will cover 36 acres of ground is to begin at once so this can be in readiness for the early excursion season, as the Sea board officials have agreed to make that place their regular excursion grounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18

FOR SALE Prettiest cot tage on 11th Ave. s. Bargain. Terms. Owner M, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Hovard Alumni Meeting-A c

Howard Alumni Meetfng.-A caIIed meeting of the Alumni association Of Howard college will be held at the Florence hotel tomorrow evening at s o'clock. Matters of great importance to the association will be discussed according to the committee, which is composed of E. P. Hogan, J. A. Moon and w. c. Griggs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
CITY ITEMS.

Federal Court.-Federal court opened yesterday morning with Judge Hund- ley on the bench. He immediately post poned taking up the docket until to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18

Woodl.~n Undertaking O.. Phones A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18

The weather report for the "A hours ending at D. m, from the local office of the United States weather bureau,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
THE WEATHER.

Washington, March 17.-Forecast' for Alabama and Mississippi:
 Fair and warmer Thursday; rain Fri day; moderate south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Green Undertaking co.

E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertaken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18

lights and telephone committee. chairman Of the Second Avenue Improvement as- sociation, said committee to confer with the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company and report back to this committee.
 That after investigation and thorough discussion the committee asks for further time on the attached ordinance to fix the cost of electric current the matter of lighting alleys, and making new con- tract.
Evening star., 1909-05-03

Fox Conner, LIST Field Artillery; Capt.
S. A. Cheney. Corps of Engineers. Lieut..
Col. S. c. Chubb. I'd Infantry; Lieut..
Col. u. J. Rumbough. LIST Field Artillery.
Maj w. X. Wright. sth Infantry: Mai.
Charles II. Barth. 18th Infantry: MAI.
Henry c. Hodges. jr., ist Infantry: Maj
E. A. Millar, 5th Field Artillery: Mai.
Guy Carleton. 4th Cavalry: Maj. A. III.
Hunter. Coast Artillery Corps: Maj. c. "a
Dentler. I'D Infantry: Maj. W. z. Aver.
9th Infantry: Maj. B. B. Buck. 18th In
fantry: Maj. b. A. Poore, I'D Infantry:
Maj. H. II. Sargent. I'd Cavalry; MAI.
j. H. Frier. 23d Infantry: Capt. Arthur
Johnson. 18th Infantry: Capt. F. +. La
cey. jr., 1st Infantry: Capt. F. J. Rooster:
subsistence department.: Capt. Powell
Clayton. jr.. and Capt. H. H.. Tebbetts.
10th Infantry: Capt. Thomas E. Merrill.
1st Field Artillery; Capt. w. d. Con-s
nor. Corps of Engineers: Capt. George =.
Thorne. oath Infantry: Lieut.. Col. T. w.
Jones, Sd Cavalry: Lieut.. Col. w. C.
Langfitt, Corps of Engineers: Maj. Paul
f. Straub. medical department. and one
naval officer, Commander William /.
Rodgers.
Evening star., 1909-05-03
FUNERAL OF A. II. HUNT.
Many Friends Follow Remains to
Congressional Cemetery.

Funeral services for the late a. Harlan
Hunt, who died Friday afternoon. after
brief illness. were held this afternoon
At o'clock at his late residence l4:;3
q street northeast Rev. w. l.. Lynn,
pastor of Csorsuch ". T.. Church, which
NJ. Hunt attended in former years, and I'm
which he was an active worker in early
life, conducted the funeral. Interment
was made in Congressional cemetery. A
large company of relatives and friends
including members OF Gorsuch Church.
attended. When young man Mr.. Hunt
was active in Gorsuch Church being for
some years secretary of the Sunday
school. He is survived by his wife
and an only son. George William Hunt
and by his father and mother. sister
Mrs. r. l.. Middaugh. and brother,
Joseph r. Hunt.
The deceased had for many years been
associated i'm the hardware business with
his father at S31 L. street southwest
lie was born July % 1885. in Washington
and lived here all his life. Death result
ed from dropsy.
Mrs. W. l.. Lynn sang Nearer. NV
Go, to Thee and Lead. Kindly Light
at the funeral. The floral tributes were
beautiful and numerous. a mammot h
cross and crown was sent by the different
societies of Gorsuch Church.
Evening star., 1909-05-03
ON VIRGINIA BATTLEF|ElOS
LONG RIDE TO BE MADE BY
ARMY OFFICERS.
Will Go Over Route Followed by the
Union Army From Fredericks-
burg to Appomattox.

A thirty-day march to be made by
army officers over the backgrounds of
Virginia. for the purpose of studying
problems of warfare. was begun yester-
day when long line of horses and troop
ers equipped with all the paraphernalia
of the field left Fort Myer. Va. under
command of Maj. Eben Swift OF the gen.
eral staff. on the way to Fredericksburg.
Va. where the column will be met by
thirty officers Wednesday. Then the Of
fcers, who are members of the general
staff of the army and of ths Army War
College, will start on "A ride over the
route followed by Grants victorious army
almost half century ago.
An Imposing Cavalcade.
The column which left Fort Myer yes
Evening star., 1909-05-03

gency, and through the yard out into the
street again. where they reached the
Chambers gate.
Il cannot describe the crowd the noise
and confusion In this house and yard
Refugees covered everywhere.
Both houses and court apparently had
been overflowing with refugees before
our arrival but we added to the number
more than 100 from our house and about
eighty girls and teachers. Our girls and
teachers were calmest Of all.
Mr. Trowbridge returned from the
school to say that the only hope for safe-
ty to any Americans seemed to be to re-
turn to the school. staying there alone.
separated from the Armenians. He de-
clared that we were powerless to save
the Armenians.
1T seems that after we left the school
Miss Wallace, Mr.. Chambers and young
Armenian preacher attempted to cross
the street from Miss Wallaces to the
school Just at this time mob rushed
around the corner.
THE infuriated Turks recognized the
preacher as an Armenian. Although Mr..
Chambers threw his arms about him and
did all in, his power to save the man s
life they shot him dead
Not a single Armenian would they
leave alive. the assassins shouted. as Mr..
Chambers dragged the body of the muir
dered preacher into the building. You
can see how powerless We were.
Evening star., 1909-05-03

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Evening star., 1909-05-03
WOMEN AMID CARNAGE.
Miss Webb Gives Account OF
Massacre.
GIRLS IN GREAT DANGER
Adana Authorities Doubtful Which
Side of Conflict to Take.
FIGHT TO ESCAPE THE FLAMES
Death of Maurer and Rogers-Blood-
thirsty Mob Demands Arms.
Mission Fired Upon.
FIGHT TO ESCAPE THE FLAMES

Miss Elizabeth :. Webb. who gives the follow
ing vivid narrative of tho fighting Adana.
was sent to Turkey in 1SS'; hy the Am"riran
board of commissioners for foreign missions. she
was born ut Bunker Hill. H.. AMI later moved
Ia Missouri She is graduate Of Drury Col
lego. Springfield Mo
ADANA. Asiatic Turkey, May l. via
Constantinople. May ::.-Miss Elizabeth
s. Webb. a missionary of the American
board, from Bunker Hill. Ill. has written
for the mission board narrative Of her
experiences during the first days "f the
massacres i'm Adana, when the girls
school. to which she was attached. was
in the greatest danger and the lives of
the students were threatened from all
sides
Che
Evening star., 1909-05-03

to the government house to demand pro-
lection. Two of them deserted him on
the way. declaring they were afraid of
being killed by Armenians.
Everything was confusion at the gov
ernment house. After a long delay de
tachment of 80 troops was dispatched to
their relief.
In concluding her narrative Miss Webb
says:
Il forgot to say that the British consul
sent a message to the governor on Friday
that ii this thing was not stopped he
would demand Of the government and the
commander of the troops satisfactory
explanation Whether or not they were
powerless to stop the dreadful work be-
fore this l do not know. but. anyway.
then it was stopped
We hear-it seems quite possible-that
because of the disturbance in CONSTANT
nople the officials in Adana did not know
which side to Join. they simply let
things take their course and permitted
the Turks and Armenians to fight it out
between them"
Evening star., 1909-05-03
Authorities Idle.

Miss Webb relates how Mr.. Trowbridge
persuaded four Zabties to go with him
Evening star., 1909-05-03
Mystery Surrounds Victims of Fire.

charred bodies of Benjamin Lee and his
niece. Edith WinsIow, were found I'm the
ashes of the little cottage which they
occupied in Hanover. As mystery at
taches to the cause of the fire which oc-
CURED shortly before daylight yesterday
the medical examiner has asked the state
police to investigate. Both victims were
colored.
Evening star., 1909-05-03
Will Sail for Bremen Tomorrow.

The following Washingtonians will sail
on the Kaiser Wilhelm II from New
York tomorrow for Bremen: Countess
Bernstein. Countess Alexandra Bernstein,
Prince Vincent de Winesch Graetz. at
tache of the Austro-HunGraian embassy;
MFR. and Mrs. Hugh c. Wallace. Melville
Fuller Wallace, Kari Flach, Albin Rod
ter and GuStave Schilling: