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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
GAMBLING LEADS
 IN WEEKS CRIME
DRUNKENNESS COMES SECOND, WITH 25 ARRESTS FOR SEVEN DAYs-ToTAL ARRESTS FOR WEEK OVER 16o.

During the first week in February there were 160 persons locked up in the city jail, the week being perhaps the heaviest from the viewpoint of the number of arrests, for several months. The number of persons actually ar rested will probably run nearly 200, as there were many arrested who made bond and were not committed to jail.
 Charges of gaming lead the list of arrests for the week, 39 craps shooters having registered at the city's board ing house. Offenses of drunkenness drew second place, there being 25 in- ebriates. There were IT cases of dis orderly conduct and 15 cases of grand larceny.
 The wardens docket at the city jail shows but two arrests for violations of the prohibition law. However, there were nearer 25 arrests for this offense, as during the past two or three days quite a number of alleged violators have been put under bond for handling the stuff which comes in black bottles.
 Following Is table showing the number of persons committed to the city jail for the various offenses:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
ROCKEFELLER IS
 GUEST AT BARBECUE

Augusta, Ga, February 7.-John D. Rockefeller was the honored guest at barbecue dinner given by the Beech Isl- and farmers yesterday. He made a short speech. He said that he was no farmer, but this people as far back as he could remember were farmers. He said that the farmers during his forefathers' time were not farmers like the farmers of today, that they went after the business in a haphazard kind of way.
 NIs. Rockefeller complimented the roads of this county and said: "I believe the thing farmers most need is good roads It will save them much You will save in hauling and also in the length of the life of your stock"
 In conclusion MT Rockefeller said: But after we get through with farming or rail- roading, or whatever our task in life may be, we will be asked the pertinent ques- tion, it will come to us after we have finished our work and have handed 1t down to our children, what was the fruit of our work-what was the real fruit age?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
JULIAN DEPENDS
 JOURNAL IN HOUSE
THE SECRETARY OF STATE SAYS MUCH HARM IS BEING DONE BY HIGH MUNICIPAL LICENSES ON INSURANCE COMPANIES.

Frank Julian. secretary of state was in Birmingham last night and explained that great injustice is being done to Cy Brown, the man who served as clerk of the house of representatives of Alabama at the last session. You make a mis- take when you mix the two journals. The defects so far have all been found in the senate journal, and no one has ever yet been able to discover any earelessness on the part of MT. Brown.
 "The Johns bill was declared unconstitu- tional because the journal showed that the bill went to one senate committee, did not record where it ever came back from this committee but merely recorded the bill being reported by another com mittee. No one hal any kick coming against Brown
 MT. Julian is here for a formal examina- ton of the Protective Life Insurance company to fill the requirements of the law. He declares that the high munich pal licenses on insurance are gradually running companies out of the state, one fire insurance company having already withdrawn and others are considering it.. "Only two towns in the state, Sampson and Tuscumbia, have taken steps decreas- ing the licenses" he said '"rhe fire in- surance companies have come back for they can increase their rate, and no doubt will do it if a more conservative policy is not adopted The conference to be held in Mobile on May 9-6 between city officials and insurance men will no doubt result in some good''
 Mir Julian was of the opinion that there will be no extra session of the legis- lature this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
H. M. ATKINSON IS.
 NAMED RECEIVER

H. M. Atkinson, president of the Bruns- wick Steamship company, was on Satur- day appointed receiver for that line by Judge Dan A. Pardee who, in New Or leans, took over the property into the custody of the court.
 This information was given out yester- day.
 This line of steamers was operated in connection with the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, which has also gone into receivers hands. Mr Atkinson, who was appointed receiver, was also the president of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, and the Birmingham Coal and Iron company. The taking over of the property of the Brunswick Steam ship company in view of similar action in reference to the railroad and mining companies, was expected in Birmingham
 The Brunswick Steamship company, of which H. M. Atkinson was president, P S. Arkwright vice president and c. l.. Dimon general manager, was ncorporat- ed under the laws of Georgia and had it's principal place of business at Bruns- wick. It was capitalized at $1,10oO0O and had a bonded indebtedness of $1,250,0 GOO. It operates five steamships between Bruns- wick and New York and it's business was increasing according to statements of of ficials. It is stated that its earnings today are greater than the fixed charges against the road, but were not large enough to overcome the indebtedness piled up dur ing the months of financial depression.
 It's officials state that the steamship line with the railroad and coal com- pany will be able to clear their skirts within reasonable time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
SHEPPARD WORKS
 FOR TEMPERANCE

Washington, February 7.-(Special.)- Representative Sheppard of Texas is de- sirous of promoting the cause of temper ance by a worldwide conference. He has presented a bill authorizing the Pres ident to invite to a conference the pow CTS sgnatory to The Hague peace parlia- ment asking each to send 12 delegates. The President is to appoint 100 delegates from this country.
 Mir Sheppard desires the conference to be held at Washington or some other de- sirable place in the United States not later than 1910.
 Another measure introduced by MT. Sheppard prohibits express companies and common carriers from transporting lq'aor c. o. D. into prohibition territory under penalty of $500 fine Agents of the com panies are made subject to fines and jail terms for billing such packages of liquors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
ALDERMAN MORGAN
 FAVORS THE SIPSY
THINKS THIS WATERSHED IS THE SOURCE FROM WHICH BIRMlNG- HAM MUST ULTIMATELY GET ITS WATER SUPPLY.

Birmingham is right now in a fine posi- tion to take a forward step toward solv- ing her water problem, said Alderman Barnes Morgan yesterday For 10 years the people of this town have been talk ing water, kicking about water, and doing nothing to get water. Argument and dis cusson and appointment of committees have all resulted in nothing. Mayors, city officials and aldermen have been elected on the water platform for many years, and all the present officials are pledged to give the city a. better water supply and to further the interest of municipal ownership.
 q took the pledge, and I am going to do all can to carry it out. l think that any proposition which guarantees the city improved conditions, whether brought by individuals or municipalities, is at least worth consideration.
 Having investigated all the water sup plies for Birmingham, engineers and cit izens generally have come to the con- clusion that the Sipsy river is the point to bring it from This is the only pure water, the largest supply and the great est supply basin. The city of North Birmingham proposes to build a water works from this point and asks for franchise from Birmingham. As an alder man can see nothing for the city to lose by granting the franchise. and everything to win if 1t is carried out. If North Bir- mingham puts mp the proper guarantee and her contract for rates is reasonable, believe this method would go farther to- ward bringing about Greater Birmingham as well as municipal ownership than anything else.
 Tn case the city does go into the propo- sition, I would favor North Birmingham and Birmingham joining in the construe- ton of the works, and the whole matter being put in the hands of a competent commission chosen regardless of every thing but their competency.
 "I do not believe in giving franchises to. be continued from time to time with no hope of any results, but I believe in giving every plan fair trial. especially where it's success amounts to so much.
 Certainly the mere presence of this movement has already done good. The water company having refused for months to give us fire protection on the slope of Red mountain has suddenly changed it's mind and decided to build a standpipe simply because the North Birmingham council in it's contract offered to build the standppe.
 Competition will solve a water problem in any city, and will go further toward municipal ownership than all the talk which has been going on so long Compe- tition will protect us from high-handed tactics on the part of any corporation.
 North Birmingham proposes to give us 50, 100000 gallons of water through a pipe AS inches in diameter, to build a dam 100 feet high with an enormous power capac- ity sufficient to pump the water to a standpipe 400 feet about the level of Bir- mingham, and to give 90 pounds pressure for domestic use, and 200 pounds pressure for fire protection in Birmingham. If they can do this the City Council will have nothing to regret in having allowed them the franchise'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
OF INTEREST TO
 ALL HORSE LOVERS
MIR. POLLARD OF POLLARD & HOLEMAN BRINGS A BUNCH OF FINE ,ANlMALs\FRoM THE BLUE GRASS REGION OF KENTUCKY.

MT. Pollard of Pollard & Holeman ar- rived here from Lexington today. He says that he brought with him load of by far the best horses ever seen in this city.
 Among them are several that will wear championship honors before fall, includ- ing a full sister to the champion saddle horse of the world, Edna Mae"
 This mare is considered by the best judges in Kentucky to be superior to her noted sister. Then there is a chestnut gelding that must not be overlooked, and indeed he will not be by those with a critical eye for the superfine, and there are others equally as good. N-
 It has never before been possible for the equestrians of Birmingham to procure horses of such stamp without going to the trouble and added expense of a trip to the Blue Grass state. However, these horses will have to be seen to be appreciated. and it is certain that horse lovers will not be backward in taking advantage of so rare an opportunity
 These horses may be seen at Orr & Ian nings stable. Seventeenth street and See ond avenue. where Pollard & Holeman Eill make their headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
GILLETTE FAVORS
 ROOSEVELT'S IDEAS

San Francisco. February 7.-Governor Gillett arrived in San Francisco this morning and discussed in brief way the conditions at Sacramento concerning the bill providing for special Japanese legis- lation. Many telegrams have passed be- tween President Roosevelt and the gover- nor, and it is the opinion of the latter that the will of the federal government should be sustained. Governor Gillett believes the legislature will act with discretion and that it will not pass any bill that is at all likely to involve the two nations in war.
 Tt seems to me that when the Pres ident of the United States" said Governor Gillett, lis so seriously concerned in re- gard to this legislation, there cannot be any question as to the right policy for the state legislature to pursue. As long as the Secretary of State and Secretary of War are conferring with President Roose- Welt in this grave matter I am positive that the legislature will not enforce any measure that may result in war"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
BANK PRESIDENT
 GETS BIG RAISE

Chicago, February 7.-(Special.) )-The di- rectors of the Continental National bank have notified George M. Reynolds, presi- dent of the institution, that at a meet ing yesterday his salary had been in- creased by unanimous vote from $350O0 to $5OO00.
 This is taken as direct competition by the bank against the United States of America, for the services of MT Reynolds.
 The increase, it is believed, will prove an element In the decision of Mir Key holds as to accepting or refusing a tender of the portfolio of Secretary of the Treas ury, which it is now certain has been informally held forth by President-elect Taft to the Chicago banker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
At the Gayety.

Rice & Bartons big extravaganza com pany will be the offering of the Gayety management during the week, the first performance being the matinee today. Rice X Bartons big show has never failed to please Birmingham audiences and has al- ways something new each season to make it appeal to the public. The stage settings will be found to be new and attractive the music catchy and well rendered and the chorus large. Tie usual weekly fea- lures at the Gayety will be put on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
CLUB RECEIVES NO
 WORD FROM TAFT

The Birmingham Commercial club, up until noon yesterday, had received no cable from President-elect Taft in reply to it's last message, although one is ex- pected today. President Kaul states that the committee had merely requested that Mr. Taft either give Birmingham more than a few hours of Saturday night or else postpone his visit until his next trip south, which he had offered to do while in Augusta.
 A meeting of the special committee will be held today and steps taken toward sending a committee to New Orleans to explain fully and to urge him the inn portance of returning to Birmingham. If the dispatches are true he will not spend but ten minutes here and that at a rather late hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
The Rays.

King Casey" with Johnny and Emma Ray in the leading roles, will be offered at the Bijou for one week, commencing. tonight The piece is the creation of Aaron Hoffman, who was also responsible for 'sWine. Woman and Song,' and sev- eraI other big New York successes. The Rays have been provoking their particular brand of fun a number of seasons, in vaudeville, etc., but will probably be best remembered through their appearance in Down the Pike.| Matinees will be given Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
Younq Woman Sentenced,

Roanoke, Va, February 7.-At Rocky Mount yesterday Lucy Mitchell, young white woman, was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to the state penitentiary for IS years for killing Miss Minnie McBryde on the lat ters 17th birthday and on the eve of her wedding last October. Miss Mitchell lived with the McBrydes. She and Miss McBryde quarrelled about flower seeds. Miss Mitchell struck her victim on the head with an ax, crushing the skull. After killing Miss McBryde Miss Mitchell endeavored to hide the body in weeds near the house. After tne murder Miss Mitchell was brought to Roanoke jail for safekeeping and was held here until the tral
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
R. H. PRITCHARD IS
 DANGEROUSLY ILL

The many friends of R. H. Pritchard will be pained to learn that he is dan gerously i'll at his home in Gate City and Is expected to live but short time. MT. Pritchard is one of the best known men in the district. He is at present superintendent of the Gate City rolling perintendent of the Bessemer rolling mills, and has in past years been con nected with the Birmingham mills. His son, J. H. Prtchard, is connected with the Emery Steel company at Gadsden. All members of the family have been called to the bedside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
Held on Serious charae.

New York. February 7-John R. Dob- bins, arrested Saturday on charges that he was fugitive from justice, and was wanted in Princeton, Mo-. in connection with the alleged larceny of $3O0O0 in cash and jewels. was held in s5OoO bail for fur ther hearing Tuesday. Dobbin's wife and a man named James Lampkins, both ar rested With Dobbins. were discharged. In arraigning Dobbins today the detectives said they had learned that the prisoner is alleged to have swindled T. w. Ballew, a banker of Princeton, Mo, by inducing him to bet on a horse race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
Max Fieman In "The Substitute"

Max Flgman Tn "Ihe Substitute"
 The society dramatic event of the near future will be the appearance of that delightful actor, Max Figman, in his new comedy, 'The substitute.' at the Jefferx son theatre Thursday, matinee and night. '"The Substitute was written by Beulah M. Dix and Evelyn Greenleaf Sutherland, who wrote the big New York success. ",rhe Road to Yesterday" It relates story unlike anything that has ever been seen before on the stage and is full of laughter and happy moments. Seats will be ready tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08

The final arrangements for the conven- ton hall where the laymens missionary movement will hold it's conference were discussed at the First Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon when the local com mittee held a meeting.
 It has been found that fully 15o0 bus mess men will be here coming from all parts of the country, Baltimore, Texas, Florida and the Carolinas.
 The Hippodrome will be decorated and arrangements completed for the opening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
JONES CONVICTED
 OF WIFE MURDER

Union, s. C., February 7.-(Special )-The jury in the case of w. T. Jones, on trial for his life for the murder of his wife brought in verdict yesterday of murder in the first degree wik recommendation for mercy. The verdict carries life i'm prisonment The jury had come in at Il o'clock with the announcement that they could not agree but the judge instructed them concerning the law covering the case, told them they must reach a yer dict and sent them back for further de- liberation. At 2 o'clock they rendered the above verdict.
 Jones is one of the wealthiest and most prominently connected citizens of this county.
 When the verdict was announced he was in a sSate of collapse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
COL. T. o. SMITH
 OPERATED UPON

Col. T. 0. Smith, vice president of the Birmingham Trust and Savings bank underwent an operation for ap pendicitis Saturday night at St. Vim cents hospital. It was given out at the hospital last night that he was doing nicely and would probably get through the next few days with out a setback.
 MT. Smith was removed from his resi- dence in Graymoat to the hospital Sat- urday night. He had been feeling bad ly of late and his condition assumed a serious stage Saturday, and the opera tion was decided upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
GIVE THE YOUNG
 PEOPLE A CHANGE

Chicago, February 7.-(Special. )-"Tear up the carpets from the church floor and invite the young people into the church parlors to dance, to tryst and hold their club meetings, Then they will not go to places that are not respectable"
 This is the advice of Mrs. w N Thom- as, wife of a professor at the University of Chicago. given at the opening of the three-days' celebration of the fiftieth an- niversary of the Chicago Home for the Friendless
 Continuing her advice as to how to pre- vent children from becoming friendless she said:
 If We could realize in the schools that somebody has rights besides the janitor we should be long way toward doing away with delinquent children"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
Majestic Vaudeville.

"The greatest novelty and comedy bill of the season. is the way Manager Gould describes this weeks bill at the Majestic, commencing with a matinee and night performance today and performance every afternoon and night this week. The Four Masons and Corinne Harris In "The Country School" and Dunbar's trained goats are two of the novelty and head line acts There are seven other acts,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
ST. PAUL's CHURCH.  Father Benedict Peaches at Hioh Mass-Evening Devotions.

The four masses at St. Pauls were well attended yesterday as usual. The Rev. Father Benedict, O.. S.. B.. was the cele- brant at the o'clock mass and at high mass he preached an earnest and edify- ing sermon.
 The evening devotons were also well attended. The doctrinal conference which is a feature of the night services holds the interest of the congregation, and 1t is expected that with the approach of Lent the attendance will be still larger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
DIR. STAGG AGAIN
 AFTER CARBUNCLE

The Rev John W. Stagg has decided to start another fight for the removal of the Jefferson county jail. He has an ap- pointment with the county Board of Rev. enue and together with number of prom inent citizens will make a plea for the removal, some day this week. He hopes to accomplish something with the new board.
 T have had to build a fence around my grass on the street sidewalk because people trample down my blue grass stand ing there and wondering why Birming ham will allow such thing to remain The new nine-story building on Third avenue and the Terminal station make it imperative that the center of the town should be rid of this carbuncle."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
Arrests Follow Inquest.

Atlanta, February 7.-The ocroner's in- vestigation into the death today of J. E. Kilgore was followed by the arrest of l. F.. Collins, w. E. Cook and Webb Cox to be held pending investigation. Kilgore --.a~ eNrnd unconscious on the street last Tuesday and the coroner said his death was due to a blow from a blunt instru- ment,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
Mrs. Gardner Dies.

Centrevile, February 7.-(Special) )-Mrs. Gardner, wife of Tax Collector John S.. Gardner, died at her home in this place at an early hour this morning, after an allness of several days of pneumonia. It was not thought until about noon yester- day that she was dangerously i'll, but she grew rapidly worse until her death. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church, and, was much beloved by large circle of friends. She Is survived by her husband and one son. Her remains will be buried at the cemetery here tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08

Tuesday, February 16 Seating capacity for all the delegates will be placed and. telephones and telegraph instruments will be installed.
 W. D. Nesbitt is chairman of the ex- ecutive committee, c. A. Stillman of the finance committee, J. B. Babb of the publicity committee, McNeill of the com mittee on arrangements at the city hall, c. w. Mills of the information commit tee at the city hall and W. H. Montgom- cry of the reception committee which will meet all the trains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
THE WEATHER.

Washington, February 7.-Fofecast for Alabama; Fair Monday, Tuesday increas- ing cloudiness; probably rain by night; light to moderate northeast winds. = Mississippi: Fair Monday; Tuesday rain; light to southeast winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
WHISKY FOR RHEUMATISM

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 tea spoonful doses before each meal and before retiring. Followed up this is sure remedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
Cardinal Gibbons Goes South.

Baltimore, February 7-Cardinal Gib- bons left today for New Orleans to pay his annual visit to his brother While in that city he will attend the dinner to be given to President-elect Taft and deliver the invocation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
Ten.Round Fight Scheduled.

New Orleans. February 7.7Sammy Phil lips of New Orleans and Dave Barry of Chicago have signed an agreement to fight a ten-round bout on the night of Febrt- ary 15 before the Southern Athletic club of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
CITY ITEMS.

Board of Trade Meeting.-The Board of Trade will hold an important meet ing tomorrow at o'clock in the First National bank building. It will be one of considerable importance and a full attendance Is requsted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-08
PERSONAL

Sol Caheen left yesterday for a three weeks trip to New York and eastern points on business.