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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
MIR. BURR LEAVES FOR BIRMINGHAM Negro Stabs Woman Fatally
 At Dance TEACHERS EXAMINATION Number of Men Apply for Place of Circuit Solicitor To Succeed Bor- den Burr Who Recently re-
 signed Place.

Talladega, January 4.-(Special. )-Bor. den H. Burr, ex-solicitor of this circuit is preparing to leave for Birmingham there to make his home permanently. MT Burr and his wife will be quite an ac. cession to Birmingham society He is an able lawyer, a brilliant speaker and an influence on the politics of Alabama His business connection will be with the law firm of Percy & Benners
 At negro dance Saturday night three miles south of the city Lawrence Mack shot negro woman named Curry, Mack, but his wound is not necessarily fatal Mack has not yet been captured.
 The civil and equity dockets were sound ed by Judge Miller of the city court this morning, resulting in the setting of but few cases, as several attorneye were out of town. The character of liti- gation on these dockets is unusually light for this season of the year.
 The examination of teachers is in pro- gress, and Superintendent Williams is a very busy man. The whole upper floors of the courthouse are filled with appli- cants, including the grand jury room and the solicitors office Many of the female applicants are quite youthful looking. About 150 persons are present.
 Considerable interest is felt in this city over the appointment of circuit solicitor There are five candidates from this coun- ty, N. M. Manning, J. J. Pierce, j. c. Burt, J. B. Sanford and M D. Ivey. From Clay county Edgar Whatley applies, and 1t is said that MT. Haynes of Shelby is also on the list of probable appointees. Each one of these persons named have good inducements, and it is every mans guess as to who will land the plum.
 MT. Howard Lee Smith of Annston and Miss Annabel Vandiver of Talladega will be welded Tuesday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Wellington Vandiver, the Rev. Dr. Frank, Webb of the Pres byterian church performing the ceremony After a brief bridal tour the young peo- pie will make their home in Talladega
 A slight rain fell Monday which is quite welcome, as 1t has been dusty on the streets for some days past The fall has been exceedingly favorable for farmers in this county, consequently there has never been so much land plowed and pre- pared for crops as at present. The early opening of cotton permitted the farmer to finish picking early, and after this he turned his attention to taking in more land. The improved riding blow has also permitted more thorough cultivation and preparation of the soil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Installation of Officers.

Great preparations are being made for the public installation of the officers-elect of Steel City lodge Knights of Pythias, which will take place at their Castle hall on Nineteenth street Tuesday even ing January ,. Deputy Grand Chancellor 5. M Watson will officiate at the in stallation. A fine programme has been arranged, consisting of music and speak ing. The Pythan sisters will probably attend in body.
 The lodge has made much progress dur ing the term just ended under the able direction of A. R. Mays and many ad- ditions to the ranks have been made His faithful service to the order has been appreciated by the members of the lodge and in addition to electing him to the chair, he was elected representative to the grand lodge. Thomas R. Walker, chancellor commander-e will prove A. worthy successor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
REV, |, r. B|LbRO
 0N PROHIBITION Topic of Ringing Sermon In
 Cuba Church WANTS AN EXTRA SESSION Questions Right of Federal Judge To Interfere in Laws of the State. Farmers Will Be Connected
 By Telephone.
WANTS AN EXTRA SESSION

Cuba, January 4.-(Special.)- .)-"Is the rtate sovereign? Shall its people rule? Must the law of a great state hinge upon the dictum of federal judge?" was the opening expression of the Rev. l. F. Bilbro,i pastor of the Methodist church here, | . took for his topic last night the proposed test of the statutory prohi- bition laws of Alabama. He made ring ing address, pointing out to the people that if this injunction issues the whisky traffic could again be opened in Cuba and Sumter county. At the conclusion of his sermon he called upon his audience to express themselves on the matter of urg- ing Governor Conner to immediately call the legislature into extraordinary session to take such legal steps as might be nec- essary should Judge Jones decide con- trary to the will of the people.
 As an evidence that the prohibition question is still a live issue the town council at it's meeting this morning passed a resolution commenting Gov ernor Conner for giving the people statu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
ANOTHER MOVE
 TO FREE THAW
Mother Secures Writ of Habeas Cor pus in Third Attempt to
 Liberate Son.

White Plains, N. Y, January IA third attempt to free Harry K Thaw from the Matteawan asylum for the criminal in sane was begun today before Justice Tompkins, in the supreme court here. Again the court is asked to present Thaw's case to a jury to determine whether or not the prisoner is insane.
 As in the previous cases, the prelim- mary move in the matter was successful, Justice Tonpkins motion of counsel for Mrs. William Tham Harry K. Thaw's s mother, granting writ of habeas corpus, compelling the asylum authorities to pro- duce Thaw before that justice In Nyack Saturday next. Mrs. Thaw. in the nov ing papers, claimed that her son was not legally committed to the asylum, that he is not a criminal, having been acquit- ted by jury. and that he Is now sane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Lodge Resolutions.

Adger, January 4.-(Special)- off cers and members of Victoria Lodge No. 573, A. F. and A. M. in communication assembled passed the following resolutions of condolence to the relatives and friends of their deceased brother, J. P Cox:
 Whereas, the officers and members of this lodge feel that we have lost true friend, a wise counselor and an upright brother; and,
 Whereas, the community has lost kind neighbor, a just citizen and a public ben efactor; and
 Whereas, the family have lost kind husband and father and an indulgent friend we, the officers and members of this lodge extend to the bereaved ones our heartfelt sympathy in their great loss, and may the supreme ruler support and sustain them in their hour of trial He has gone to the temple not made with hands to receive the reward of a well spent life.
 Signed, John Rice, Archie Foster. James Foster, committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Bank Makes Good shoMina

Tuscumbia, January 4.-(Special. 1.-The annual meeting of the directors and stock holders of the Tuscumbia Bank and Trust company and the report of Cashier David Rorex show wonderful gain in busi- ness during the year 1908. The net earn ings were fraction over 15 per cent and an annual dividend was declared of 10 per cent. w. G. Halsey was elected a director to succeed Dr. E. B. Wright of Florence and the following officers were reelected: John E. Deloney, president; E. l.. Bickley, vice president; w. D.. Rorex, cashier; w. c. Williams assistant cashier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Automobile vs. Electric Car.

A collision occurred this afternoon be- tween an automobile and a street car and as result the auto was badly smashed up. As the negro chauffeur employed by Dr. E. T. Fields was driving the doctor S handsome car along Nineteenth street near Avenue G, the Vivian Tuxedo car happened along. The street is very mar row and by some means the negro run the auto too close to the car with the re- suit that the auto will be laid up for re- pairs for some time. Dr. Field was in the auto at the time but beyond being shaken up and bruised little neither he nor the chauffeur is much hurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
BETTER SCHEDULE
 DEMANDED OF ROAD
PEOPLE OF GUNTERSVILLE WILL BE PERMITTED TO COME TO BIRMINGHAM AND RETURN HOME ON SAME DAY.

Montgomery, January 4.-(Special. )-At it's meeting today, the Alabama Railroad Commission ordered that the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad ar range it's schedules that the train which leaves Guntersville in the morning con- meet at Attalla for Birmingham also that connections be made with the afternoon train so that passengers might leave Guntersvile and go to Birmingham, re- turning home the same day Larger white waiting rooms were ordered for Guntersville and Boaz on the same road
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Mass Meeting at Opera House.

Much interest is being taken in the mass meeting to be held tomorrow night at the Ensley opera house to discuss the means of aiding the sufferers of the earth quake in Southern Italy. The calamity is so stupendous and the accounts of the eye-witnesses so horrible, that every body will be willing to aid in this great est Of all disasters in the worlds his tory. At the meeting Tuesday night sev- eral prominent citizens will address the gathering, and the committee in charge hopes to raise quite sum of money that 1t may be forwarded to Italy direct as donation from Ensley and vicinity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Pay Poll Taxes at City Hall.

Those who desire to pay poll tax can do so by calling at the city hall City Clerk A. l.. Arnold has been authorized to receive the tax.
 To entitle one to a vote this year the poll tax must be paid before February l. 1909. The appointment of MT. Arnold by Tax Collector George R. Tarrant is much appreciated by the citizens of Ems ley, as it saves many of them a trip to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
New Orleans Wants Lorimer.

New Orleans, January 1.-The New Or leans Progressive union, composed of sev- eral thousand business men of this city, has sent telegram to Speaker Jos. G. Cannon, urging the appointment of Rep- resentative William Lorimer of Illinois to the chairmanship of the house committee on rivers and harbors, made vacant by the retirement of Congressman Burton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
HAVE YOU EVER FIGURED

How much ''lost notion costs any business instance, rent and clerk hire on a dull day? Yet these are nothing to rust on machinery, or the stupor of stagnant stock.
 By the way, were your sales last year less than four times your an- nual inventory?
 We know of merchants who only turn their stock over twice a year. We have hundreds of customers who make four or six turns.
 Which would you call the money maker?
 The Red Seal System is to buy weekly, pay monthly, and show your profit in cash at the end of the year.
 If your Shoe business has not been what you expected, don't lay it all on the weather. Maybe you've been overstocked. Try the Red Seal System for 1909. If followed in- telligently congestion is almost i'm possible.
 Besides, folks in the South are going to wear Southern-made Shoes. The merchant who features them will get first innings on the trade. If you are open for change or are thinking of going into business, you'll make no mistake by core spending with the
 J. K. ORR SHOE COMPANY.
 Georgia Shoe Makers,
 ATLANTA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Examinations for Mail Carriers.

Postmaster J. w. Clayton has posted mo- tices calling for an examination of pos tai clerks and carriers for the sub-sta- tion at Pratt City. This is necessary as there is only one available man on the list of carriers whose examination was successful. The free delivery will be put In effect as soon as the houses in Pratt City are numbered. This is the main req son for holding back this great conven- fence to the people of Pratt City
 The books and accounts of ex-Postmast- CT Conley were checked up this afternoon and the office turned over to his suc- cessor, Mrs. Reeves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05

We offer for few days SPE- CIAL BARGAINS in acreage. Only 6 blocks from city hall. High, level land; located in growing part of city. Price only 5000 per acre, on terms. Ready now for subdivision. Big money here. You will have to get busy, and see us at once.
 See J. M. Perkins 6 Co.,,
 Bell Phone 28. Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Indicted for MansIauohter.

Atlanta, January 4-Jacob Schane whose auto killed 14-year-old Alfred Grady on Christmas eve was indicted for involun- tary manslaughter today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05

At a negro dance Saturday night three miles south of the city Lawrence Mack shot negro woman named Curry wounding her fatally. The woman stabbed Mack, but his wound is not necessarily fatal. Mack has not yet been captured.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-24
WOMAN KILLED,
MURDERER TURNS
GUN ON HIMSELF
WAS a SUCCESS HERE.
Paul Gilmore in aThe Can Of the North"
Captured Barre Audience.

Paul Gilmore paid his first visit to
Barre in "The Call Of the North" last
night and was accorded a generous reeep-
tion both III the size Of the house and
IA enthusiasm. Mr.. Gilmore Is one Of
the cleverest stars 10 appear on the
Barre opera house stage IN some time,
and his work last night In the character
Of a vigorous young fur trader who was
bucking the trust" in the great North.
west and at the same time winning the
love Of daughter Of his competitor was
splendid, while the lpay itself is 50 COM
pelling as 70 hold the audience very
closely.
Mr. Gilmore was assisted by a very
competent cast. with Miss Anna Heri-
tage playing the leading lady's role
Miss Carol Warren in the less conspicu-
ous role Of i French Canadian girl was
excellent, and William Vaughan and Ed
Redding in the parts Of the old scotch
men who were opposed to the 'weenin,"
especially widows, furnished enough com
edy 10 balance the piece. The stage set
ting, too, was adequate, the company
carrying a large amount Of scenery.
This was the second time this season
that the play has been presented by Mr..
Gilmore and he was naturally anxious
that it should do well at the start Of
what he hopes viii be a successful sea
son. While still breathless and perspr-
ing lthe night was hotl from his wrestle
with sRodman Rand" for possession Of
revolver in the last part Of the third
act. Mr.. Gilmore told the newspaper men
~ Ne k,,,., awN a.r I,f fs,,.a -. fka Y,fnoa
saying that Il was only the second per
formanee and the company were natural
Is a tride nervous over their new lines;
yet he hoped that the play was pleasing
the Barre audience
Mr.. Gilmore possesses very engaging
personality and his associates in the
company are outspoken in their admira-
tion for him Barre theatre-goers are
as outspoken in their admiration for his
work as displayed last night
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-24
ELECTRIC CAR
SMASHED WAGON
Mrs. Eta Doten and Daughter Were
Thrown to Ground in Accident
in Montpelier Last
Evening.

Mrs. Eta Doten and her daughter,
Miss Daisy were the victims Of an acci-
dent as the result AZ d collision Of an
electric ear with the carriage in which
they were driving on Barre street in
Montpelier last evening. Mrs. Doten and
her daughter were driving down Barre
street and were ia front Of an electric
ear III attempting to drive out Of the
path Of the car the horse which Mrs.
Doten was driving became frightened at
a hayraek in front Of them and shied
throwing the wagon back onto the car
track
Motormsn James Kesson, who was
running the car. attempted to stop but
was unable to do so and it struck the
vehicle. demohshing it. Both Mrs Doten
and her daughter we're thrown to the
ground
aihs. Doteu plucidly hung to the
reins ard the horse was stopped tt
was found that Miss Doten had one
arm badly injured although the bones
were not broken and that she had sus
tained several bruises on other parts Of
her body Mrs. Doten escaped with
slight bruises
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-24
DARK HORSE" NAMED
FOR MAYOR OF NEW YORK
0tton 7. Barnard, President Of New
York Trust Company, Was Nomi-
mated BY Republicans.

New York, Sept. 24.--With the an.
nouncement from the platform that
practically all the fusion and indepen.
dent forces, with the exception of the
Independence league would work IN har-
mony to elect its candidates il the com.
ing general election, the Republican
city convention in Carnegie hall unani-
mously nominated hast night these can
didates for the three leading municipal
offices
For Mayor Otton 7. Barnard, pres
ident Of the New York Trust company.
For Comptroller William A. Pender-
CAST, for many years president Of the
Credit Mems National association.
For president Of the board Of alder
men-,l0hn Purpov Mitchell and an IN.
dependent Democrat.
Mr. Bannard's name came into the
candidacy as a surprise for It was not
until after the convention had organiz-
ed at noon, and sumnarily adjourned
while a committee WIS dispatched for
final conference with the fusion forces
in the hope Of reaching an agreement
upon candidates, that his name was pre-
sented
After the conference Timothy T.
Woodruff, chairman Of the Republican
state committee. who presided, am
nounced that the committee appointed
60 confer with the fusionists could re-
port dat the candidates, nominated BY
Che Republican would receive the SUPP
port Of all independent forces and with
this declaration before the convention
the candidates We're chosen
The fusion element y entered n
non partisan committee Of one hundred,
a subcommittee Of which has been try
ing for the past week to agree on cam
didates. The Independence league dele.
gate Withdrew from the conference
Wednesday becaase IL was stated the
league would not be a party to bar
gaining for Offices Bm with this ex-
eeption Of the independence league split
and some minor friction amona the fu-
sionists the Republican leaders say
that the alliance in opposition to Tam
many Is stih formidable
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-24
ARMY OFFICERS HIKE.
-Four Tackle 3o-miIe-a-day Walk at Fort
Strong

Boston, Sept "a The four army ofFi-
GERS attached to the department Of the
East who elected to fulfil the three day
walking tests prescribed BY the war de-
partment To determine their physical fit-
ness. rather than the riding tests, began
yesterday their first hike" Of thirty
miles within the confines Of the Fort
Strong reservation.
These officers were Col. Robert HI Pat
terson. commander Of the artillery dis
trict Of Boston harbor; Major Charles
Jameson, connected with the ordnance
department at Waterliet arsenal, Troy,
N. ri; Major Charles Blakeley, stationed
at Fort Preble, Portland Me-, and Major
Basic H. Dutched, from the barracks at
Plattsburg, N. X
The thirty walk Of yesterday viii
be repeated to-day and Saturday, fol
lowing which the officers win submit to
an exammation such as they underwent
before beginning the tests yesterday.
The two score Of officers who chose
the riding tests viii gather at Fort Eth.
an Allen, Vermont within a few days
to 20 through their mounted stunts.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-24
TROUBLE FOR AUroIsrs.
Road Between Barre and White River
Junction Marked by Mishaps.


Three Of the Barre automobilists who
carried parties to the state fair at White
River Junction Wednesday met with
slight accidents In turning out for a
team near Royalton George Mann ran
into bank and crushed over one Of the
front wheels Of bis machine. Mr. Mann
said that it was on account Of the clouds
81 dust which enyeloped the machine
that he got ont Of the road a little too
far and bit the bank He was able 70
repair the wheel So that ne carried his
party to the fair after couple Of hours
delay
At Fritz Jackson was driving to the
fair grounds from the Junction, he at
tempted 10 drive BY a pair 81 horses, the
driver Of which did not give him as much
Of the road Al he should, he claims, and
as he went by the bolt, which sticks out
from the top of the tonneau body and
holds on the top. scraped the side Of one
Of the horses The horses jumped around
considerably and that was all the trouble
at that time But about an hour later
as this team WAS coming back from the
grounds the other horse, which the auto
mobile did not hit, dropped dead. Dr.
o. Z. Barre Of this city who was in
Jackson's machine, said to-day that the
accident had nothing to do with this
horses death. though the owner, it Is
said, claims that II did.
The third accident happened last even
ing to D. A. perry's car about five miles
ont Of White River Junction as he was
on his way home An automobile had
had breakdown in the road and
string 81 six autos had been held up
hy it and the last car in the string was
Just over the top Of a sharp pitch. As
perry's car came over the pitch he was
unable to ston his machine before II
bumped into the other car The steer
ing gear Of his car was bent, the axle
sprung and one lamp was broken and
spoke was broken in one Of the wheels.
The other machine was not damaged
save for few scratches and The bending
of the trunk rack on the rear
Barre Automobiles returning last
evening state there was all kinds Of trou-
bic with machines along the road, and
that they passed a large number By the
making repairs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-24
FUNERAL OF AUTO VICTIM.
Herbert weich Was Buried in Montpelier
This Afternoon.

The funeral Of Herbert p Welch, who
died Wednesday in Montpelier az the
result Of injuries which he received in an
automobile accident. was held at two
o'clock this afternoon from the home Of
G. IF Dudley of upper Berlin street iu
Montpelier, Rev. J. Edward Wright off
ciating,
Among the floral tributes were an
arch with dial, the hands Of which were
set at llsl5, the hour of Mr., Welchs
death. There was also on the arch the
words, "A Sad Hour" This was given
by rs 81 his friends. Another beautiful
piece was a pillow from the number two
hose company.
The bearers were G. III Dudley, II N.
Farnham. C. B Roberts and w. G Col.
ton. Interment was made in Green
Mount cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-24
FELL ON PICKET.
Little Girl Was Hurt Badly at Her Home
Yesterday Afternoon.

Violet Lille, the u year-old daughter
Of Mrs Jane Lille Of Elmore s1eet.
was the victim of q painful accident
yesterday afternoon TIE young girl
was playin with several companions of
her own age about her home and while
climbing oYsr q picket fence FELL one Of
the piekets striking her in tile abdo-
men.
Dr. w. d Reid was called and decided.
upon examination that the injury would
cause no permanent serioas injury
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-24
BELIEVES DR.. COOK.
Sir Robert Bali, One Of England's Lead
ing Scientists. So Believes.

London, Sept 24--sir Robert Ball,
professor Of astronomy aud geology at
Cambridge university, and one of the
leading scientists Of England Is con.
vinced that Dr. Cook discovered the
pole He today declared he did not be-
lieye Doctor Cook would have the te-
merity TO make the claim unless be ac-
tually reached the goal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-24
REcEPrIoN nd REv. F. 4. pooLE
All Members Of Congregation and All
Other Friends Invited Tonight.

A farewell reception win Be rendered
Rev. Francis A. Poole and Mrs Poole
81 the parlors of the Congregational
church. this evening irom eight to ten
o'clock The arrangements are in the
hands of the Ladies Aid society, which
extends cordial invitation to all mem
bers OF the congregation and to the many
other friends whom Alr. and Mrs. Poole
have made during their eight years
residence il Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-24
CAUSED MUCH TROUBLE.
Breaking Of Feed Wire Of Electric Power
Company This Morning

The breaking Of a feed wire OF the
CORY. Deavitt, Frost electric company
caused considerable annoyance in Mont
pelier beginning at three O'Clock this
morning. The wire which broke was on
Barre street and in falling il struck the
fire alarm system wire aud caused the
alarm 10 ring. AN Of the firemen who
have electric buzzers in their rooms were
awakened and came out, thinking that
a fire was in progress,
The Cory, Deavitt, Frost plant was
shut down to allow the break to be
repaired and the Consolidated company
was also requested to shut of it's power
while the break was being repaired. The
repairs were completed At seven o'clock
this morning.