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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
RAILROAD RUMORS.
Louisville and Nashville May Get the
 Chattanooga Southern.

Anniston, April 29.-(Special )-Persist- ent rumor has it that the Louisville and Nashville railroad will soon take over the Chattanooga Southern railway and that this will mean the running of through trains from Chattanooga to Ca lera and Chattanooga to Birmingham.
 At present the Louisville and Nashville operates trains to Gadsden and has been most successful so far as tonnage and traffic goes in that section. It Is said that with a connection which could be brought about by the purchase of the Chattanooga Southern the Louisville and Nashville could operate freight trains to Chattanooga and compete with the heavy traffic now enjoyed In this territory by the Alabama Great Southern. The Chat tanooga Southern, which now operates from Chattanooga to Gadsden, would not permit, it Is said the operation of fast trains without considerable amount of repairs. This is understood to be contemplated by the management. This report has gained considerable currency and it is generally credited.
 The Louisville and Nashville would by a combination with the Seaboard Air Line trains be enabled to operate pas senger trains via Wellington to Chatta- nooga. It has been pointed out that with a passenger service by Calera the Louis vile and Nashville could serve consd- erable undeveloped territory which would net the road large returns.
 It is a fact that Milton H. Smith, pres ident of the Louisville and Nashville, was in Gadsden last week and has been over the prospective route via Yelling ton and Cartersville into Chattanooga, as well as the fact that there .are engi- neers In the field who are said to be drawing pay from the Louisville and Nashville, and it is also said they are figuring to keep E. H. Hartman from getting the Central of Georgia and the Illinois Central together at Chattanooga.
 Anniston would very likely be made division headquarters of division of the road should the deal be carried through.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
Supreme tourt Decisions


 Montgomery, bril Special )-The supreme court haded down opinions in the following cass today:
 Dowdell c. J. entral of Georgia Rail- way company vs.Aileen Ashley, pro ami, appeal from Montgomery city court; af- firmed.
 Simpson, J.-J. Y. Donnelly vs. E. W. House ct al., apeal from Birmingham city court; reVers1 and remanded.
 Anderson, J.-Te Western Railway of Alabama vs. c. l. Hart ct al., appeal from Selma city .urt; affirmed
 Denson, JIM. O'Briant ct al. vs. M. L. O'Briant ct a. appeal from Pickens chancery court: ffirmed.
 Mcclellan, J. outhern Express com pany vs. Louis Sks. appeal from Jeffer- son circuit courtreyersed and remanded.
 Mayfield, J.-hbama Great Southern Railroad compab vs. J. M. McCleskey, appeal from Tfsemer city court; af- frmed
 Sayre. J.-Thetate of Alabama vs. isi- dore Bley, apphl from Marengo circuit court; reversedlnd remanded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
BROOKS HURT BY
 FALLING VALVE EnsIey Man May Recover from
 Injuries PROHIBITION CASES UP Both Are Continued When Brought Up In the Recorders Court In Ensey.
 Personal and General
 News of EnsIey.
PROHIBITION CASES UP

Ensley, April 29.-(Special.)-M L. Brooks, employed at the blast furnaces of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Rail- road company, was seriously injured by the falling of a large valve he was assisting to put in place. The heavy cast ing fell on him inficting severe in- juries. His right leg was so badly crushed that it was necessary to amputate 1t be- low the knee. He also sustained a bad scalp wound and other injuries. He is at the Cunningham hospital where he was taken for treatment At a late hour he was resting quietly and hopes are en- tertained for his recovery. He is well known in Ensley and has worked for the company for a number of years. He is a member of several fraternal or ders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
STORE IS ROBBED
 IN NEW DECATUR

New Decatur, April 29.-(Special. )-The dry goods and gents furnishing store of J. A. Buttery, one of the largest in the Decaturs, was robbed last night of a con siderable amount of goods, the exact amount MT. Buttery says will never be known The cash drawer In the ofrlce was broken open and small amount of change was taken, but the office safe'was not moested.
 The robbery was one of the bohest ever committed here. The robbers eti- tered the store by removing a large pane of glass in one of the front doors. When some of the clerks reached the store this morning they discovered the pane of glass leaning against the side of the building. This was the first information that the store had been robbed during the night. There is no clue.
 MT. Buttery, the proprietor, is native of Nashville, Tenn, but he has been in business in the Decaturs for number of years His store Is one of the largest in Alabama north of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
Jofl1 V. Crawford Dies.

Athens, April 29.-(Special. )-J oh n W. Crawflrd, one of the best known citizens ofthit place, died at his home here this morning after an Illness of three weels. He was stricken three weeks agowith creeping paralysis, and never recdered. He was about 62 years of ae and had lived in the coun- ty all his life He was popular and highly esteemed by all who knew him. His funeral took place at his home to- day and hi burial will be held in De- catur Frids. He leaves widow and number If children. his oldest son being a phminent merchant in De- catur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
SYNODICAL UNION
 ELECTS OFFICERS

Selma. April 29.-(specia1.)-Ths Synodlcal Missionary Union of Alabama concluded it's first annual session here with successful missionary rally to- night at which Rev. Henry M. Ed munds made the principal address. This afternoon the election of officers took place, resulting as follows:
 Mrs. J. W. Lapsley Anniston, honor- ary president; Mrs. c. W. Hooper, Sel- ma, honorary president; Mrs. John B. Knox, Anniston, president; Mrs. J. G. Snedecor, Tuscaloosa, vice president; Mrs. Thomas McMillan. Mobile, second vice president; Mrs. J. ". Frither, Dothan, third vice president; Mrs. D. B. Cobbs Mobile, recording secretary; Mrs A. T. Reeves Selma, treasurer; Mrs. J. F. Hooper. Selma. corresponding secre- tary; Mrs. Myrtle Booth Campbell, Montgomery, secretary of young peo- pie.
 The next meeting will be held at Montgomery beginning April 19, 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
COTTON GIN PLANT.
Brewton Men Launch a Large Enter.
 prise.

Brewton. April -(special.) )-Plans have been on foot for several days looking to the establishment of a large cotton gin, warehouse and compress. it being definitely decided today to be- gin work on the buildings for this enterprise at an early date.
 It is understood that outside capital will be employed to a large extent to be supplemented by members of the stock company residing at this place.
 Such an enterprise Is greatly needed here since the destruction by fire last fall of the only cotton gin within a radius of seven miles. It Is also stated that the same company will erect a tobacco packing house of sufficient ca pacity to meet the demands of the to- bacco growers in this district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
Prohibition Cases Continued.

The case against Tom Hale of Wylam, who was arrested by Lieutenant Eubanks and Officer White on a charge of violat- ing the prohibition law was continued until Friday morning. The case against G. W. Holly, white man employed at the store of M M. Johnson, on Nine teenth street, was also continued. He was charged with violating the prohibit ton law.
 Chief Jordan and his efficient police force have been very active in these cases and rarely fail to secure a conviction. During the past two weeks nearly 20 per sons have been arrested, charged with the illegal sale or storage of liquor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
Exhift at Augusta.

Augusta, Cd April 29.-(Special.)- Extensive prehrations are under way for receiving te American tuberculosis exhibition wIch will be transferred from Atlanta this city. The exhibit tion which wa visited by many thous- ands in Atlafa will be open to the public In thiscity from about May 3 to May 15, alhough the exact dates have not as vt been decided upon. Ac- cording to thI present plan, the exhi- bition will g from this city to Sa- vannah, thus completing the ninety day campaign inaugurated in Geor- gia Prom ltlanta to the sea" the wave of inteest has swept over the chief towns q the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
Thread of the Story Club.

Mrs. J. Hoke Perkins entertained the Thread of the Story club this afternoon at her residence on Avenue F. A full attendance of the members was present, also number of out-of-town guests. The evening was delightfully."- spent Refresh ments were served. The next meeting of the club will be with Mrs. J. T. Kent. Palmer Terrace. Those present were Mrs. N. R. Baker, Mrs M. H. Mcdowell, Mrs. J. Moog, Mrs. J. T. Kent, Mrs. Frank Thompson, Mrs. J. w. Minor, Mrs. J. H. Eubank, Mrs. Alex Poss Mrs. L. H. Pennington, Mrs. c. c. Johnson, Mrs. John Morrison, Mrs. George Mohn, Mrs. J. Y. Brooks, Mrs. Roddie Morrison Mrs. s. D. McCluen. The guests were Mrs. F. O.. Harris, Mrs. F. Glib Fonville Mrs. P. A. Eubank Mrs. E. B. Penning- ton, Mrs. J. J. Shannon Mrs. F. Moses Mrs. D. R. Hay, Mrs. N. G. Clark, Mrs Joe Hancock, Mrs. Huston Jones, Mrs James Bryant, Miss F. Keith, Miss Pearl Keith
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
Personal and General,

F. D. Smith, 'Jf.s who has been attend ing the Sunday school convention at Montgomery, has returned home
 Dr. Robert Pow of Blossburg is in the city attending the bedside of his brother, Alex s. Pow, who is seriously i'll at the Cunningham hospital MT. Pow is suffering from infammatory rheuma- tism He was little better today
 The Ensley Masonic lodge met tonight at the Masonic hall on Nineteenth street. The meeting was well attended, the third degree being conferred.
 The president of Mary Billingsley- Brown chapter of Ensley requests meet ing Friday, April 30, at 3 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Sam Delaney on Avenue F and Twenty-hllh street.
 The family of the late Mrs William Stoves desire to extend their heartfelt thanks to their friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses shown during the sickness and death of their mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
YoungbIood at Athens.

Athens April Special )-Col. William Youngblood of Washington has established headquarters here and is working in the interest of animal in dustry trying to educate the people to eradicate the ticks and make an effort to get from under the quarantine. He is being greatly encouraged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
News of Oneonta.

Oneonta, April 9.-(Special )-Dr. F. G. Donehoo has the glass preparatory to putting in glass front to his prop erty on the corner of First avenue and Second street.
 Rev. Francis Lidwell. an old and highly esteemed Baptist preacher, is very low with congestion of the brain He is not expected to recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
Goxenor Conner to Speak.

Florence. April 29.-tSpecial)-The ft- erary addref at the coming commence ment of theState Normal college will be delivered bJ Gov. R. B. Conner on May 2S, the day having been set two days earlier than originally intended, in or der that the governor may attend. Bishop Woodcock d Kentucky will preach the comnencemAt sermon on May 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
HahIey Is President.

Anniston, April z9.-(Special.)-The Georgia -AlaAma Volunteer Firemen's association present, being without a president. thl Talladega company, in con sideration of the fact that 1t is to en- certain the association. was allowed the privilege of pling the vacancy, and ap- pointed W. | Handley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
pr. McCreary's Funeral.

Evergreen, April Special. )-The e remains of Dr. J. A. McCreary, who died on the 26th, were followed to the ceme- tery by large concourse of friends and relatives. The doctor would have been IT years old had he lived until next September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
WIG. Hines Dies.

Huntsville. kpril se.-tspecial.)-w. c. Hines wellknown and prominent citi- zen of Merrintck, died yesterday after a long illness. le leaves a widow and six children. Thebody was shipped to Fay etteville, Tenn this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
Miss LauIa Kelly Dies.

Huntsville, April 29.-(Special.) Miss Laula Kelly, niece of R. o. Kelly, died at his home in East Huntsville yesterday of consumption. She was 45 years old The body was taken to Jeff today for inter- ment in the Kelly burying grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
Miss ElndIey Is Dead.

Huntsville, April s.-(Special. )-Miss Elizabeth Findley. popular young lady of Merrimack, died yesterday after a short illness, aged 16 years. She was the daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. J. Find 1aH. W
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
EAST

Via Seaboad, leave 4::10 p.m., arrive Net York 700 a.m.; through sleper and dining car serving all| meals. Effective May 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
THOMAS M DUFFIE
 PLEADS OWN CASE
SPENDS ONE HOUR ARGUING TO
 THE JURY-CHARGE WITH
 FORGERY-M S. REBEC c A SHARP DIES AT THE AGE OF v.

Gadsden. April Especial. )-Tom Me Duffie, a farmer of this county, charged with forgery, today tried his own case before jury in the criminal court before Judge Lee. McDuffie was indicted by the last grand jury a charge of forging the name of. Edmund Jones, now de- ceased to note for $50. He declined to engage counsel, although abundantly able to do so, and tried his own. case from be- ginning to end, including an hours argu- ment to the jury. Considering that he is charged with a felony, this is something out of the ordinary. and displayed strong nerve if guilty or strong faith if inno- cent The case is still with the jury.
 James J. O'Rourke, representative of the Corinth Engine and Boiler Works, which concern had the contract for the extension recently made in the city water plant, is In the city making final settlement with the city for the work. He is also to have conference with the water commission while here in reference to the completion of the water system as planned.
 Yesterday the bond given by Lloyd Davis, charged with running a blind tiger, and which had been forfeited some months ago, was paid by the bondsmen The amount of the bond was 5000, and was given for his appearance to stand trial on the charge. Part of this was in cash which Davis put up himself. The bondsmen were really called on to pay only small sum.
 Mrs. Rebecca Sharp one of the aged res
 dents of the county, passed away at the family home two miles south of the city yesterday. The deceased was IT years of age and was highly respected by all who knew her. The funeral was held today from the late residence, the Rev. J. J.. Dickson of the First Baptist church of this city officiating. Interment was made in Forest cemetery of this city. The de- ceased Is survived by seven sons and one daughter-Frank, Syam, Jim, Matt, Bob, John, Barney and Mrs. M. P. White.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
Librarians Tour.

E. D. L. Taylor, representing the Li- bray Bureau of Boston, spent today in Montgomery, utilizing most of his time in the department of archives and his tory. MT. Taylor is making a tour of the country in the interest of his work
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-31
FRESHMEN WARNED
TO OBEY SENIORS
Daily Californian Urges Enforce
ment of Traditions Regard
ing Caps and Pipes

BERKELEY. March 30.-College ira
djtions must be upheld at all costs, said
Editor William j. Hayes in the Daily
Californian, the student daily of the
university. this morning. He said:
1T would seem that the sophomores
are getting a little lax in regard to the
enforcement of the tradition against al
lowing freshmen to wear ordinary caps
and smoking pipes on the campus.
The freshmen are not likely to re-
gard such custom unless its existence
is kept fresh in their memories by the
sophomore men, whose duty it Is to see
that ii is obeyed.
"Confscating such forbidden articles
may seem to be somewhat after the ma
ture Of highway robbery, but 1t is the
most effective and most approved meth
cd of keeping the freshmen reminded
I'VE have to look once in a while to
the enforcement OF our traditions lest
we forget that they are in existence"
Members of the Pelican staff, the fun
ny paper of the university, will report
April fool jokes for the publication.
which will be issued shortly, according
to Editor Edward Symmes.
The last senior assembly of the year
was held tonight in Hearst hall by the
graduation class of 1909. There was an
Informal supper and toasts at midnight.
The staff of the Occident, the monthly
magazine, held a dance in the home of
the Alpha Phi sorority.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-31
Park Amateur Driving Club
Will Resume Spert

After winter of idleness the mem
bers Of the Park amateur driving club
viii resume their Saturday afternoon
trotting and pacing races on the sta
dium speedway in Golden Gate park
Saturday afternoon.
J. c. kirkpatrick, park commissioner
who is also a member of the club, will
present to the people of the city the
concrete grandstand at the stadium,
which will be opened to the public on
Saturday for the first time. Commits
sioner kirkpatrick will make the pre-
sentation speech.
The entries for the races follow:
First race, class C trotters-M. Mcmahon
Ethel, a. P. Clayburgh's c, S. Christen-
sons Enchantress, Captain Matson's Mckin-
ney NJ.
Dane, G.. Lyons Martha, c. F. von Issendorf's s
Cita Dillon, F. ]. Kilpatrick's L. W. Russell Jr
Third race class A pacers-H. NJ. Ladd's
Ringrose, T. F. Bsnnan's Jim Chase, F. L.
Matthias Opitssh.
Fourth race. class A trotters-A ottinger's
Lady Irene. II. w. Herzogs Lady Nell s.
Chirstenson's Reina Directum, G. E. Erlin's s
Fifth race, class pscers-I. B. DalzieI's
John T. d. Hofman's DIctatum, F. Kelley 5
Wsrrsntee
F. ]. Fitzpatrick Will drive wilmar half mile
exhibition A. 0ttinger will drive Telephone
three-quarter mile exhibition.
officers Of the day: Starter George R. GAY:
judges. C. Kirkpatrick Captain ". Olsen
marshal, II. NJ. Latd; secretary, f. W. Thomp-
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-31
KISSING CARPENTER
ADJUDG[D GUILTY
Faces Jail Sentence for Oscula=
tory Campaign on Berke-
ley Streets

BERKELEY. March SO.-Edwin F..
Mccarthy, the young Massachusetts
carpenter who kissed number Of
young women on the street without
their permission, was adjudged guilty
by Justice of the Peace Robert Edgar
and will be sentenced April /.
Il thought the young women were
Ill" said Mccarthy in explanation of
his conduct.
Il caught Miss Earl by the arm. but
that was all. l meant no harm at all"
He came up to me, put his arm
around my waist and asked me how
the babies We're" said Miss Maude Earl
of Fruitvale, who caused Mccarthy s
arrest. Il asked him what he meant by
such conduct as he did not know me.
and he replied that he would like to.
He then tried to kiss me, but he didn't.
for l turned my head away. strug-
gled and a big crowd collected"
From the testimony of Miss Eloise
Furlong of this city, Mccarthy did sue
ceed in reaching her lips before he was
collared by Sergeant of Police Thomas
Wooley.
Marshal Vollner still maintains that
the insane asylum and not the county
Jail is the proper place for Mccarthy.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-31
AGED CANADIAN
LEAVES BIG ESTATE
Restraints Legatees From Civ
ing Money to Any Kind Of
Religious Organization

OAKLAND, March 30.-Ironclad pro-
visions restraining his five legatees
from giving or bequeathing any por-
tion of his estate to any religious or
ganization were features of the will OF
Louis ]. Brousseau. an aged Canadian.
who died March 27 at SOC Jackson
street.
The will was filed in escrow today
while the public administrator sought
special letters of administration, the
estate being valued at $4,000.
The will was typewriter In the
French language and was attested by
notary at Montreal. Canada Possible
peculiarities of the Canadian were re-
yealed by the fact that the testator's $
signature and that of two witnesses
were typewriter.
Delphtne, Cardinal and Caroline Car
tier and Corrine and Alexander BrOus-
seau, all of Montreal, were legatees.
the estate to be divided in hfths and
then apportioned-
Brousseau lived with friends here
and his property was known 10 consist
of cash and promissory notes. Cash
to the amount OF $4,000 has already
been located.
When the estate has been collected
and appraised the authorities at Mon
treal will be communicated with re-
garding the forwarding of the valua-
ables and their subsequent distribution
after the will has been probated in the
Canadian courts.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-31
TIME WORN SWINDLE
REVIVED, BUT FAILS
e. Campagna Refuses to Be Vic
tim of Spanish Schemer

BERKELEY. March SO.-A time worn
swindle has been revived in Spain, and
Z. Campo gna Of this city has been Sc
lected as the victim. But Campagna re-
fuses TO be swindled and turned over
10 the police tonight a letter and fraud
ulent newspaper clippings sent to him
from Madrid. Spain. by d man who
claimed TO be an imprisoned banker,
arrested for stealing his banks funds.
and who needed $500 to gain his liberty
The writer asserted that he had hidden
the money stolen from the bank in the
bottom of an old trunk. and If Cam
pagna would send the $500 the latter
when free, would give him half OF the
loot.
The newspaper clippings" purported
TO give an account OF the bankers ar
rest on the island OF Teneriffe, off the
coast Of Spain.
% TWO years ago Campagna received a
Fetter threatening him with death if
he did not leave a stipulated sum of
money. in certain spot. Campagna
complied with the demands of the
blackmailers, but had the spot sur
SOUNDED by detectives. The blackmail-
ers stayed away,
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-31
WILL KEEP TRACK OF
ALL THE BAD DEBTORS
Credit Men Organize to Prevent
Merchants Being FIeeced

OAKLAND. March 30.-Bad debtors
will be tabooed by all the business
houses of Oakland in the future, II the
purposes of an organization effected
last night by the credit men of many
of the leading firms of this city can be
carried out. The organization is de-
signed to bring the different business
houses in closer touch with one another
in regard to the giving of credit, and
to establish mutual system whereby
people who continually move to avoid
paying their debts can be easily
located
A. A Rieser of the Jackson furni-
ture company was elected president OF
the organization. and G. D. Sizer of the
Harry Williams coal company was
made secretary. Following is list or
those who were represented at the
meeting:
Nelson, Berkeley, Ed Med. Graham; Busey &
Reed. E. II. Lannowe; Braley-G -Grote furniture
company. E. ]. Dyer; Brown. the grocer; Fruit @
tain store, G. F. Ochs; S. ]. Sill company,
BERKELEY George +: Ruhle; Chinn, Beretta op-
d,ss1 depot H. P aser or W. J. WadsWortG Harry
G. Williams company, Harry 9. Williams and
Glen d. Sizer Gordon syrup company, e. w:
Gordon; James p. Taylor coal. W. W. Landon;
Loewe Wilkens. Alameda. F. W. Loewe; 5.
NJ. Friedman company, Jams l.: Regan; the
pany, E. H. Furth; Mesmer-Smith company,
Fred L. Schlimper; Kinsey furniture company,
c. F. Kinsey; Kahn Bros Fred Kahn; Cos
graves Alfred J. Kenny; Breuner's, p. B.
johnson; ]. F. Hink g. Son. Berkeley; Califor-
MIA outftting company, Mannheim & Mazer;
Taft & Pennoyer. G. w. Whitney; A. Schleuter
company, II. L. Drummer; Pierce hardware COM
pany. G. c. Schrieber; Smith Bros, J.. F.
Smith; Sunset grocery company W. F. Ar1ett;
California optical company. G. L. Hogue: East
ern outftting company, Charles J. Harrington
C. ]. Heeseman. Inc. D. II. Mclaughlin: Jack
son furniture company A. A. Rieser; Maxwell
hardware company, d. L. Bonnell.