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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
REYNOLDS TRIAL
 GOES VERY SLOWLY
ARGUMENTS MADE THAT CHARGE SHOULD BE MODIFIED ON THE GROUND THAT DEFENDANT IS UNSOUND MENTALLY.

The trial of W. P. Reynolds, charged with the murder of John Mclean, Jr, is progressing very slowly in Judge Wea- vers division of the criminal court. Much time was spent yesterday in arguing fine points of law as to objections. To justi- fy his grounds that the defenda nt 8 charge of murder should be modified to that of manslaughter because of the all legged weakness of his mental condition Judge Allen read passages from a num- Der of works by mind specialists.
 A long list of witnesses who are to testify as to the defendants mental con- dition is in the hands of his attorneys.
 A number of witnesses were heard yes- terday, all of whom expressed the opinion that Reynolds was mentally unbalanced at the time of the shooting, among them being Messrs Cooper. Prince, Shirley and a number of others who knew the de- fendant at Avondale.
 A special topic of dispute was the in troduction as testimony of a copy of the Register in which Reynolds was branded as a perjurer and "nigger- lover" After some discussion Judge Wea- yer overruled the objection of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
JUST ONE A DAY How the Coffee Drinker Compromises
 His Health.

Some people say: Coffee don't hurt me-" and then add: Anyway, l only drink one cup a day"
 If coffee really don't hurt, why not drink more? There is but one answer and that Is coffee does hurt them, and they know it. When they drink 1t once day they compromise with their enemy. There are people whom one cup of coffee a day will put in bed. if the habit be continued.
 Although warned by physicians to let coffee alone have always been so fond of 1t that I continued to use it, con- fesses an Ohio lady. ''I compromised with myself and drank just one cup every morning until about six weeks ago.
 ',All the time I was drinking coffee had heart trouble that grew steadily worse, and finally I had such alarming sensations in my head (sometimes causing me to fall down. that l at last took my doctors advice and quit coffee and be- gan to use Postum in it's place.
 'sThe results have been all that the doctor hoped, for I have not only lost my craving for coffee and enjoy my good Postum just as well, but my heart trouble has ceased, and I have no more dizzy spells in my head. I feel better in every way and consider myself very for tunate woman to have found the truth about Postum.
 Look in pkgs. for the famous little book, .srhe Road to Wellville." There's a Reason"
 Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
STAGG TO ACCEPT
 THE PRESIDENCY
FEELS IT TO BE DUTY HE OWES TO CHURCH AND SAYS THE SCHOOL HAS AN EXCELLENT FACULTY.

Dr. John W. Stagg returned from An nlston last night, where he went to con- fer with the professors of the Presbyte- rian college and he stated definitely that he had decided to accept the presidency of the institution.
 I've have over there one of the best faculties in the country and after care full consideration I cannot see my way clear to refuse the call. It is respon- sibility which rests very heavily on our state and our denomination to give the young men a religious education and I feel just as did Dr. Foster, that no per- sonal considerations should interfere with my duty"
 Dr. Stagg's resignation will probably be referred to his church Sunday and this will leave two of the largest Presbyte- rian churches in the city without pas tor.
 A delegation went to Augusta yesterday to use it's influence upon Dr. J. T. P1un- ket the divine who has been called to fill the South Highland church. and it is hoped that he may be persuaded to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
J. E. Shelby Has Reason to Be- Iieve Dr. Tarrant Is 0p-
 posed to Bill
ONLY ONE CANDIDATE
 PLEDGED TO MEASURE
Chairman of Committee Thinks 1t All Important That Candidates Define Themselves on the Greater
 Birmingham Bill.

J. D. Shelby, chairman of the Greater Birmingham committee of the Board of Trade, has called upon the candidates for the legislature to express themselves definitely on the Greater Birmingham bill as advertised. He states that but one candidate is unqualifiedly pledged and declares that he has been unable to get a definite answer from the others. When seen yesterday he said:
 Tn my judgment the foremost question at the extra session of the legislature is bill Of course Romaine Boyd of Ensley is unqualifiedly pledged to support of the Greater Birmingham bill and made an unequivocal statement of his position in his announcement. Dr. Felix I. Tarrant, in his announcement, was not so def mite, and, therefore, on June 1 I ad- dressed pr. .Tarrant the following let ter:
 Dr. Felix l. Tarrant, First National Bank
 Building, City:
 Dear Sir-Some days since as you are probably aware, I signed a petition ask ing you that your name be placed on the official ballot as candidate for rep- resentative from Jefferson county to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Dr. Lovelady. At the time of signing that petition I took 1t for granted that you would support what is known as the Greater Birmingham bill. After reading your platform declaration I am somewhat in doubt as to your attitude
 Do you favor the bill which has been advertised and is known as the King Greater Birmingham bill, and which in- those who have signed your petition and to your fellow citizens generally to give positive and definite answer to this question. Yours truly. J. E. SHELBY.
 "To this letter I have received no re- ply. I am, however, reliably informed that the letter was duly received. am also informed with equal authority that Dr. Tarrant is opposed to the Greater Birmingham bill as advertised. l also understand that J. Murray Norment oc- cupies the same position as Dr. Tarrant. Dr. Black, the remaining candidate so far as I know, has as yet made no statement of his position.
 'It is due the voters that each candi- date speak out fully and frankly on this very important subject so that those who favor Greater Birmingham and those who oppose it may vote intelligently. While I take a deep interest in the subject of Greater Birmingham and am chairman of the Greater Birmingham committee from the Board of Trade and a member of the Greater Birmingham committee from the Chamber of Commerce l have no more at stake than thousands of my fellow cit izens who are eager to see Greater Bir- mingham become reality and who real ize that if the Greater Birmingham bill is not passed at the extra session of the legislature the ambition of years will be blasted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
EXCITING CHASE
 AFTER BICYCLE
WHEEL HAD BEEN STOLEN AND MEN ON MOTORCYCLES PUR- SUED THE RIDER ALL THE WAY ITO NEWCASTLE.

The stealing of bicycle yesterday from in front of the Title Guarantee building produced a bit of excitement which would have made an interesting moving picture.
 When the theft was discovered two men on motorcycles took up the pursuit, soon coming in sight of Anthony Harris, a young man about 21 years of age, mounted on the wheel. Harris spied them about the time that they spotted him and immediately put on full speed.
 It took but a moment for the motor cyclists to learn that they were after a man who had Bobby walthour, the "Flying Dutchman" and other bicyclists outclassed entirely when 1t came to bi- cycle speed
 Through mining villages, past farm houses, through valleys and over the mountains the chase followed while won der-struck farmers thrust their heads out of doors and windows and gazed in open-mouth astonishment. Human muscle and wind against gasoline explosions, however gradually told and the space between pursuers and pursued began to diminish Just as the town of Newcastle was reached Harris legs gave out and he gave up, too winded to offer any re- sstance.
 He was turned over to Deputy Sheriff Helton at Newcastle, who brought him to Birmingham early last night and lodged him in the county jail. He en- tered the jail with smiling face, re- marking that it was just like home to him." A charge of grand larceny was docketed against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
BODEKER SAYS HIS MEN ARE DEREL|CT Are Not Catching Up With the
 Blind Tigers
STILL ANOTHER SHAKE-UP
Chief Says If Men on Beats Cannot Arrest Prohibition VioIators He Will Put Others In Their
 Places.

That the new police commission Ia lators of the prohibition and gambling laws is shown by an order Chief Bodeker yesterday addressed to each member of the police force. In it he stated that the uniformed men were lax in their duty in that practically no arrests for violating the prohibition law were being made by them.
 The order reads as follows:
 Police Department, City:
 Tt seems that very few of the superior officers and uniform officers are trying | to catch blind tigers on their respective beats, and I must insist that these blind tigers be looked after. I cannot see any reason why some of the officers cannot catch some of them some time. Com plaints are so continuously coming in that on some certain beats the patrolmen do not pay any attention to blind tigers am going to investigate this complaint, and if something isn't done the matter will be brought before the police com mission. I notice from the docket that thtiS dIo Hol any dTTeSIS made by un1- form officers for the violation of prohi- bition law. Now, I must insist that this law be enforced to the letter. Look out after gambling houses also #
 GEORGE II. BODEKER,
 Chief of Police"
 It Is expected that the issuance of this order will shortly result in another shake- up on the force, as 1t is made plain to the patrolmen that unless they catch the vlolators they will be dropped and other men tried
 The officers themselves are greatly wor- ried over 1t. Some of them when asked about it stated that it was their con scientious desire to catch the violators, but that while they were csrtain in heir& minds that the law was being violated in certain places, still it Vas practically im- possible for them while in uniform to catch any one in the act of violating the law. The chief however, says they must show results or hunt for other employ ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
PETITION TO GUT THROUGH MOUNTAIN
CITIZENS OF SHADES VALLEY JOIN IN ASKING APPROPRIATION FOR ROAD TO BE CUT DOWN FOR CAR LINE.

Citizens of Shades valley and represen- tatives of the new street car line which it Is proposed to build as an extension of the South Highland line, were before the Board of Revenue yesterday. They petitioned the board to appropriate $15,- 900 as its part of the work in cutting through Red Mountain.
 Several members of the board have ex- pressed their approval of the plan and it is probable that tomorrow or within. the next few days a decision in the matter will be reached.
 The proposition is to get for a small sum just what the county came very near paying $1oO,OOO last year, but could not get the right of way from the Ten nessee company The street car com pany will go ahead with it's tracks any how, and this 1t Is claimed is the only opportunity the county will have to get its road through so cheaply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the BIiou.

The Edna May Spooner company drew two well filled houses yesterday after noon and last night. The performances of "Du Barry by this excellent com pany are being enjoyed by theatregoers who attend the Bijou Miss Spooner takes the leading role with much skill and she is given excellent support by MT. La Rue, who is a player of unusual ability and has physique which makes him an ideal stage lover.
 Other members of the company fill In the lesser parts acceptably and the per- formances are well worth seeing. The version of the play used Is slightly dif- ferent from that used by Mrs. Carter, but it is nevertheless quite as interesting The staging and costumes are both creditable. There will be a performance tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
CHAMBER SESSION
 THIS AFTERNOON
BIRMINGHAM SPIRIT IS EXPECTED TO BREAK OUT IN NEW PLACE. NELSON WILL PRESIDE OVER FIRST MEETING.

merce this afternoon will begin prompt ly at o'clock. The Birmingham spirit will break out in a new place and will be signaled by eruptions of smoke and oratory of the forge as well as plenty of the hot air which is to result in bring ing more factories to Birmingham.
 President Frank Nelson, Jr., will pre- side over his first meeting and full att tendance Is expected. The new member ship list has reached 100 and the special committee of which Hill Ferguson Is chairman promises to bring 1t to 125 by 4 O o'clock, when the meeting is called to order. The board of directors will meet at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
BUSINESS MEN
 MEET MONDAY

The first quarterly meeting of the Business Mems league will be held at the rooms of the Commercial club at $ D. m. next Monday.
 The board of directors particularly urges that each member of the league attend. Concise reports will be made by the president, chairmen of commit tees and the secretary on what the league is doing ito bring more trade to Birmingham"
 Some things will be announced that will please each member of the league and business men of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
BROOKSIDE MAN IS CONE
 WI7H SIIo0 IN HLS POCKET

The strange disappearance of Sam Jones of Brookside while in Birmingham is proving a puzzle to the officers
 Jones came to Birmingham with his wife last Monday, having on his person s110O which he intended to deposit in a bank in Birmingham. While at the Ter minal station he left his wife, telling her that he would return in moment. He never returned, however, and relatives and friends are worried for fear he has met with foul play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
TIGER FOUND IN
 WOODLAWN STORE

Officer Fowler of Woodlawn is proving himself a terror to violators of the pro- hibition law in his town. Yesterday he swooped down upon the fruit stand store operated by Jake at the corner of Fifty-fifth street and Second avenue. Jake" Is of foreign percentage and this is the only cognomen which he is said to bear.
 Fifty bottles of cold beer and three casks of empty beer bottles were taken in charge by Officer Fowler and re- moved to the Woodlawn police station. The fruit stand had been complained of quite often and many efforts had been made to close 1t. but not until yester- day did the officers secure evidence enough to warrant an arrest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11

He is 50 years of age and about five feet tall. It is said that he has a bank account amounting to several thousand dollars in one of the Birmingham banks. but it is not known just which one 1t is. He is a man of quiet habits
 While a search has been made for him since Monday by his relatives and friends the matter was not reported to the police authorities until yesterday morning. De- teetives have been working on the case but his whereabouts are still as much a mystery the day before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Marriaue Licenses Issued.

The following marriage licenses were is- sued yesterday from the office of the pro- bate court:
 s. c. Tucker of Avondale to Miss Lillie S. Johnson.
 B. T. Landrum of Creeltown to Miss Sudie Owen.
 Monroe Richard Johnson of Ensley to Miss Lester Scott
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Arrests For Auto Accident.

Two arrests were made early yester- day morning in connection with the au- tomobile accident on Highland avenue Wednesday night. A. A. Leishon, the young man who was riding in the ma chine at the time, and the negro chauf- feur, Charlie Spinks, being the persons arrested. Both claim that the machine stopped and that the messenger boy ran into them. They will be given prelim- mary hearing by Judge Feagin Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Cant. L. C. Harrison.

Capt L. c. Harrison, aged 60 years. died at the family residence. 251O Eighth avenue, about o'clock yesterday morn ing. A widow and several children sur vive. The remains will be sent to Selma at o'clock this morning by Shaw Son. Funeral services will be held in Selma and interment will be in the Live Oak cemetery there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
cornoratIon Papers EIIed.

The following incorporation papers were filed yesterday:
 The Terrace Court Holding Co.-To car ry on a general real estate business. with offices established in Birmingham; in- corporators, Richard w. Massey, Rob- ert A. Brown and R. w. Fonville; capital. S10,0o0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Richard AIbert Koenio.

Richard Albert Koenig, the 6-months- old son of MT. and Mrs. A. J. Koenig, died yesterday morning at Il o'clock at the family residence, 50O9 Third avenue, north. Funeral services will be held at the residence this afternoon at o'clock and interment will be in Woodlawn cem- etery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Thomas B. WoolIey.

Funeral services over the remains of Thomas B. Wooley will be held at 3;SO o'clock this afternoon at the residence, of H. w. Barrett, 1928 Avenue H. in torment will be in Oak Hill cemetery. The following gentlemen will act as pallbear- CTS: Dr. D. F. Talley, A. B. Stevens, G. M Smallridge, Walter Carter. A. B. Harris and c. T. Broyles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Richard Underwood swalIey.

Richard Underwood Swalley, the H. months-old son of MT. and Mrs. D. E. Swalley, died yesterday at the family residence, PIT North Fortieth street. Flu neral services will be held at the resi- dence today and interment will be in Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Mary Elizabeth Phillips.

Mary Elizabeth Phillips the 4-months- old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Phil lips, died yesterday at the family resi- dence, 200 First avenue, Eyton. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at the residence of the grand father of the deceased Prof. J. c. David son, and interment will be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Mamie Ruth Craft.

Mamie Ruth Craft, the 2-year-old daughter of MT and Mrs. William R. Craft, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence 14241s Third avenue. Flu neral services will be held at the resi- dence Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Clarence Arnheiter.

Clarence Arnheiter, the 5-months-old son of MT. and Mrs. Otto Arnheiter, died early yesterday morning at the fam fly residence, 2723 Avenue c. Funeral ar arrangements will not be made until the arrival of the father of the deceased from Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
MonthIv Mucter Last Niqkt.

The Jefferson County National Guard association held it's regular monthly meeting last night The soldier boys drilled well and made splendid appear ance. A large crowd gathered to witness the drill under the Third avenue espian- ade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
carmine Ranolazzo.

Carmine Ranolazzo, aged 45 years, died Wednesday afternoon at the family resi- dence, 2709 Seventh avenue. The remains are being held at the parlors of the Green Undertaking company pending funeral ar rangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Moroan on Yachtinu Trip,

Paris, June 1O-J. Pierpont Morgan and a party of friends have left here to go on a yachting trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
CITY ITEMS.

Picnic and Barbecue.-The Musicians union will give a picnic and barbecue at Germapia park on Tuesday, June 22. The following committee has been ap- pointed to take charge of the affair: M D. Friedman, Max Kirsch, H. E. Snow, w. A. Chace. Frank F. Harms, ch airman.
 New Land Company.-The Edgewood Park Land company will be organized in few days by number Of well known citizens, prominent among them J. A. Gorham, local agent for Bradstreet & Co. The company has purchased a large tract of the best property in Sades valley and proposes to improve it in an up-to-date fashion, on the same plan as Glen Iris.
 Third Presbyterian Church.-At the Sunday morning service of the Third Presbyterian church, corner Avenue G and Twenty street, the subject of the sermon preached will be The Work of the Holy Spirit in Missions" The evening service will be held at o'clock, when the Rev. s. H. Morris. D. D., secreta3y of home missions of the United Presbyterian church. will deliver a sermon.
 Fire in WOOdIawn.-The residence Of Mrs. Odell, 145 North Fifty-eighth street, Woodlawn, was partially de- stroyed by fire yesterday morning. The blaze gained great headway but hard work on the part of the Woodlawn fire department soon resulted in extin- guishing it. The origin of the fire is not known. The damage will amount to several hundred dollars.
 Will Build New Church The con- gregation of the Westminster Presby- terian church has decided to build new church at a cost of $15,000. It will be located at the corner of Thirteenth avenue and Twenty fifth street, north. The building will be of brown stone veneer and it will have seating ca pacity in the auditorium of 400, and In the Sunday school room of about 300. The construction will be such as to allow the two rooms to be thrown to- gether on special occasions. The plans were prepared by H. D. Breeding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
THE WEATHER.

Washington, June 10.-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi:
 Fair Friday and Saturday; light var fable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
T. Shaw $ Son. Undertaksrs.

reen Undertaking Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11

Local office United States weather bu- reau Report for A hours ending 4 D. m. i:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-19
Glen and Hosford Parks.

Miss Beatrice Johnson of Chicago is
spending the week with her aunt, Mrs.
NJ Johnson of Hosford Park.
Miss Clara Hiney has returned home
after spending a few days with her
sister, Mrs. Frank Randach of Chicago.
Mr. Russell of Griffith was a caller
a Glen Park yesterday.
Miss Christina Clark is spending
few days with her aunt, Mrs. A Wehn-
er.
Misses Josephine Wehner and Mar
garet Fleck have returned home after
spending a week at Milford, Mich, with
friends.
Charles Pfaff returned home this
morning after spending a few days at
Chicag
A. Leslie of Chicago returned home
after spending a few days with his fam
lily at Hosford Park.
Mrs. Gaffny returned home this aft
ernoon after spending the day with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Hiney.
Mrs. Edward Schwalbe is entertain
ing her mother, Mrs. Murphy, of St
Louis. for the week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-19
HEGEWISCH.

Miss Elmer Martindale accepted
position at the Ryan Car company.
Mrs. Charles Bracket was Chica-
go shopper Tuesday.
Miss Anna Hunter of Englewood tran
sacted business in Hegewisch Tuesday
afternoon.
Ira Medbery, Carl Hohwy. Miss Galdie
Knopp and Miss Ella Hohwy attended
a show in the city Tuesday evening.
Mrs. f. W. Miller was in Hammond
on business Tuesday afternoon.
B. A. Anderson and Mr. Lundberg
was in the city on busienss yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Malkan We're Chicago
visitors Tuesday
Miss Bernice Bracket was Ham
mond visitor Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. E. Jacobson and daughter Edna,
called on Mrs. Is. A. Anderson yesterday.
Miss Artella Price left yesterday for
few days visit to her aunt in the
city, after which she will return to her
home in Bruce Lake, Ind.
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