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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
NEW UNIFORMS OF
UNIQUE DESIGN

Chief of Police George H. Bodeker has
closed the contract for the spring uni
forms for the members of the police de-
partment In one respect the makeup
of the uniforms will be a departure from
the usual, although the customary blua
cloth with brass buttons Will be adhered
to. The new helmets will be of rather
light brown color.
The feature of the new uniforms will be
the sleeve decoration. On the left arm
of each uniform there will be worked
in gold braiding the seal of the city of
Birmingham, the representation OF a fur
mace, for which Birmingham is famous.
The number Of the respective patrolmen
will also be worked on the sleeve. as was
the case in the makeup of the win
ter uniforms which are about to be dis
carded.
Chief Bodeker states his belief that the
spring uniforms which have just been
ordered will be by far the nattiest the
policemen have ever donned. The usual
style of uniforms will prevail this spring
although the fashion may change in other
clothing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
NEGRO SMOOTH AS
HIS REPUTATION
"SOND ALTERNATELY ANSWERS
WHEN ANOTHER NEGRo'S
NAME is CALLED, HAS FINE
PAID AND LEAVES.

That Son" Abernathy is as smooth as
his reputation would have him was borne
out by the exceedingly bold and clever
trick he played in the police court yes
terday morning. Alternately, it will be re-
called, was arrested about a week ago ON
suspicion of car-breaking, and 1t later
developed that he was bad negro Tor
whom reward stood in Nashville.
Since Monday Abernathy has been held
in the city Jail awaiting the arrival of the
Nashville authorities and although he has
been carefully guarded he came wltnih
an inch of escaping yesterday.
It seems that yesterday morning a. ne
gro named. Johnson Heard was tried, con-
yicted and fined 81 for trespassing. NOT
having the amount of the fine he was re-
committed to Jail, but later some one
came up to pay his fine.
Johnson's name was called in the city
iail. but Alternately beat him to the door,
went before the clerk had the 81 fine paid
and walked out of the city hall as big as
Won please. thank you. After Abernathy
was gone the mistake was dfscoVereo py
Chief Bodeker, who Immediately sent III
6cer Hood out to catch the negro. FOR
tunately Alternately was caught at the
CORNER of Fifth avenue and Nineteenth
street.
When the negro was carried PACK INTO
the courtroom he wanted his dollar pseN'
But nav. nay, nothing doing. He Is no"
locked up in a remote cell and VIII DC
kent there until the Nashville authorizes
come for him. The warden and not the
stevedore has the key TO the cell IN oroer
To make Abernathy's safety doubiy sure
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
LIBRARIES AND THE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ay SHERMAN WILLIAMS.

The education gained at school must
with the great majority OF people, 90
rneager at the best. This may De ana
should be supplemented by extensive read
inc after the school life is finished. III
+bis work is to be done well and under
favorable conditions, the pupil must
while in school, not only be tralneo 10
like good literature but also II possipie
10 use a public library intelliSentiy.
The library must be regarded as an
important and necessary part OF the sys-
tenn of public education. 1t is sad that
not more than one in 500 of the inhapit-
ants of Massachusetts is without library
facilities. This should be the condition
evervwhere, and may be at no very dis
tant time If those who should be the most
interested-the teachers of the country
will make a unanimous, persistent and
continued effort in this direction. There
is nothing that appeals to people more
generally or to which they will respond
more readily and literally than an effort
TO establish free public libraries. IL the
work Is carried on with good Judgment.
Children must be directed and trained
in regard to their reading. They can
no more be trusted 10 get their own
knowledge of and taste for literature
unaided than they can get their scientific
and mathematical training In the same
way.
If it is the duty of the state to see
that its citizens know how to read, it
is certainly no less its duty to see that
they are trained to do the right kind
of reading; otherwise the ability to read
may be harmful rather than beneficial,
both to the individual and to the state.
Training pupils to read and love good
literature Is by far the most important
work done in school There is nothing
else teacher can do at all comparable
to II in value. 1t is the one thing the
school does that continues to contribute
to ones education so long as he lives.
We should never forget that it is not the
ability to read but the use made of that
ability that contributes to the destiny of
a child
Some one has said that education con-
sists of formation of habits and the ac-
QUESTION of tastes This is certainly the
case so far as reading is concerned, and
all that the school and library can do,
working together in harmony, is neces-
sary to the best success In this matter
of forming correct reading habits and
good taste in literature.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
JACK, THE BRINDLE BULL,
MAKES STIRRING ADDRESS
BY BURR BLACKBURN.

Persuant to the call of the minute
dogs and the widespread bark of Paul
Revere, who carried the silent alarm
all over the Birmingham district Mon
day night, every brave dog obeyed the
summons like a patriot, and 5000
gathered last night in the railroad cut
under the bridge on Red mountain.
With mnzzled heads held high and
hearts beating to the trump of muffed
drums, they stood in perfect, stubborn
ranks under the moonlit sky.
Leopold, the Scotch collie called the
meeting to order and explained the
cause of the hurried summons He
then introduced Mexie, the poodle pup.
who whined In a frightened voice that
while Mayor Ward had oppressed them
without representation he had hope of
reconciliation within so days.
At this juncture Jack, the Brindle
Bull, could restrain himself no longer.
His eyes flashed fire as he heard this
timid counsel and he bounded high
upon the bank, turning his great face
over the eager multitude below.
What has there been In the con
Duct Oh the city government for the
last 10 years to justify hope?" he ex-
claimed. Are dog wagons and negroes
and muderous gas houses necessary to.
work of love and reconciliation?
Have we shown ourselves so untrue to
our masters that muzzles must at last
be called in for our persecution? Let
us not deceive ourselves, sirs, these are
the implements of war and subjugation.
the last arguments to which tyrants
resort.
I'VE have long submitted to the dog
wagon and his murder of our brothers.
Shall we resort to treaty and supplica
ton? We have Frustrated ourselves
in the streets and have implored the
interposition of the police to arrest the
tyTannical hands of the government
and it's agents. There is no longer
room for hope.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
High Class Beqqars.

TO the Editor of The Age-Herald
Inc on-coming crowd sounded like dix.
tant oceans beats Gradually we sitt,n,,
IN the gallery of the great auditorium.
distinguished drum beats and soon thew
came Tour thousand strong-a small army
OF young men who waved their hats and
cheered the visiting legislators on the
rostrum.
Last year the University of Illinois
received SS,00o,000 from the state of IN
lnois. This year they ask and bid fair
to receive more
senator Dunlap of Champagne county
SAID ~ years ago there were not over
5oo students on the campus and 20 MEM
pers of the faculty. Now there are over
ooo faculty members and nearly 5000 SIN
dents gu
l. from Alabama, as 1 sat there and
heard repeated again and again. This
great state of Illinois, wondered how
long 1t would be until young southerners
VIII be enabled to get university train
ing at nome as good as they now have
10 come north or go abroad for
several weeks ago a southern man
known all over the teaching world but
giving all his energies to a northern mi
versity remarked that he preferred To
live In the south, but there is no mil
versity which is equipped to do his
work.
We boast of southern pride southern
chiyalry and ideals. Verify, we are blind
TO some of the highest ideals Why?
verify, We have much to learn
ELIZABETH LITTLETON.
University of Illinois, March l, 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
FRAT MEN PRAISE
MEDICAL COLLEGE

The Birmingham Medical society was
annual banquet of the Kappa chapter of
the Kappa Psi fraternity. Around the
table were gathered the brothers of this
strong organization, the faculty of the
medical college and a number of guests
1t was one of the most enjoyable feasts
ever held in the Hillman hotel
The feature of the evening was the
toast of DIR. e. P. Hogan, who told of
the marvellous growth and Improvement
of the college. He narrated its history
told of its increase from "A to 174 students
within three years, and said that the
inducement to young men is simply be-
cause Birmingham afforcs the opportunity
and the college has the finest clinical
facilities in the south. He said that the
graduation class of this year numbers 49,
the largest in history, and the doctor
spoke with pride of the good standing
attained by graduates of the institution.
He prophesied that greater things are
yet to come, and urged the Kappa not
to forget its duties to its alma mater
when they become successful in their
profession.
Dr. j. ID. Heacock was the POSTMASTER
and speeches were made by DR.. w. C.
Gewin, DIR. Levy. DR.. John Edmundson
and several others from the faculty.
j. c. Anthony spoke for the Kappa.
A. l.. Glenn told of the birth of the
organization and its rapid growth, Mr..
Gray represented the Phi Chi fraternity
and A. G. Clayton the Phi Beta Pi.
The following compose the membership
of the Kappa chapter:
Fratres in College-l. N. Jones, Wyatt
Avery, ]. c. Anthony, Billy Lovett. ].
r. Chandler, ]. w. Black, James VIII
liams. Terrell Bridges, t. C. Box. E. B.
Smith, John Galloway, j. L. Kinkead. w.
A. Lavender, w. Fl. Brown, Farley Har-
ris, c. Moore. c. w. Moore, Joe Moore,
r. G. McGahey, II. p Hanna, G. e.
silvey, ]. F. Hughes, William Caffee.
J. L. Jordan, S. s. Shears, NJ II. Nafr.
G. Williams, R. c. Drake, NJ. P. James,
Tombs Lawrence, w. A. Lawrence. I.
w. Moss and G. c. Aroerry
Fratres in Urbe-Dr Hendricks, DR.. d.
S. Moore, DIR. j. d. Heacock, DR.. w. c.
Gewin, DR.. J. H. Edmondson, DR.. w.
F. Hamilton, DR.. Wade Martin, DR. Carl
Woodson, Dr. ]. M. Lowrey, DR.. Frank
Grace, DR.. w. C. Farrar, DR.. Joel Chand
Ter. DR.. J. S. Norton, Fl. Armstead. A.
L Glenn, Ira Goodwin, G. M. Fields, w.
B. Roe.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04

IF We wish to be free, If we wish to
preserve inviolate our rights to snap
at flies and eat our bones in peace, if
we mean not basely to submit to have
our noses tied. our breath impeded and
our comfort destroyed, l say it, sir, we
must fightl An appeal to arms and to
our masters is all that's left u.s.
"rhey tell us we are weak. but I
say our cause is strong. Shall we ac-
quire the means of effectual resistance
by lying supinely on our backs and
rolling our eyes until we become crazed
and our mouths foam, until he binds
us hand and foot and casts US into
asphixiation? We have great friends
among our masters who preside over
the destinies of the kennel and will
raise up friends to fight our battles
for us.
There is no retreat but in the muz-
zle, submission and slavery. Our tor
ture irons are forged Their clanking
may be heard on the plains of Bir-
minghaml The war is inevitable!
"Poodles may cry peace, peace, but
there is no peace! The next gale that
sweeps from the city hall Will bring
us news of some greater persecution!
Why stand we here idle? Is life SO
dear, or peace SO sweet as to be pur-
chased at the price of chains and muz-
zles and slavery? Masters, forbid it!
l know not what course others may
take, but as for me, give me liberty or
give me death!'
Immediately there arose loud yelp-
ing and growing for action. Plans
were quickly drawn, ambushes planned,
and the canine world hurried to cover.
Tonight their campaign will begin. An
army of braves will hound the feet OF
the Mayor snap at his heels and howl
to the skies of injustice. Their other
schemes We're kept secret, but their
blood was up and they are in the bat
tie for life or death.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
LADY DIES WHILE
SWEEPING P ORCH

While sweeping the front steps to her
residence at 2516 First avenue, about 6
o'clock yesterday morning, Mrs. Georgia
N. Smith, age So years, was stricken with
paralysis and fell down the steps to
the ground. The motorman on an East
Lake car which passed a moment or two
afterward saw her lying on the ground,
and stopping his car, ran to her.
Her husband Fred r. Smith, had been
to a store and returned to his home just
a moment or two after the motorman
reached Mrs. Smith. She was unconscious
and appeared to be suffering greatly.
They picked her up, carried her into the
house and laid her upon the bed A mo-
ment afterward death came.
Coroner Brasher had DIR. w. J. BARLEY
make an examination, and his verdict was
that she had succumbed to stroke of
paralysis.
The remains will be sent to Calera at
o'clock this morning by Lige 10y for
interment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
Quantities of Poison
found In Taylor S Stomach

Although the matter has been srnoth-
cred for several weeks it was learned
yesterday from an authentic source that
the stomach of John I. Taylor, whose
body was disinterred about two months
ago, contained poison of two or three
different kinds and lots of it.
It will be recalled that Taylor died at
his home near East Lake nearly year
ago under somewhat suspicious circum-
stances. However, no investigation was
started until six or seven months later
when Taylor's father-in-law, William Ba-
ker, died under similar circumstances. 1t
was at this point that an investigation
began and post mortem examination
and chemical analysis of Bakers stomach
revealed evidences of arsenic poison. The
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
The Fraternal Tribunes.

Birmingham Tribunal No. 27s of the
Fraternal Tribunes will meet tonight TN
the office of Grand Tribune, SS9 Hood
building. for the purpose of installing the
newly elected officers OF the home tri-
bunal. Every member is expected to be
present.
There are several candidates to be in
itiated. The installation services will be
conducted by Edward S. Jones, the grand
tribune of the state of Alabama. This
order contains some of the best known
people in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04

Weisiger's brisades recaptured the crater.
They did not.
General Wilcox's old brigade, command
ed at that time by Gen. ]. C. Sanders, q
young man from middle Alabama, did re-
capture It, This brigade was composed of
the Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and
Fourteenth Alabama regiments. A num-
Der OF the survivors of this famous bril-
gade who took part in this engagement
may be seen on the streets of Birming-
ham almost any day.
While it is a matter OF Indifference to
US wnetner we are given the credit for
having recaptured the crater or not. in
order that history may chronicle the facts
OF TINS memorable fight we think it wise
TO make corrections OF errors, and believe
tne author of the book referred to above
will appreciate our interest
j. LAWLER DARBY.
Birmingham, March g.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
BOY WILL ATTEND
FATHERS FUNERAL

Upon orders issued by Judge weaver
Yesterday afternoon, Powell Earnest, the
16-year-old boy who shot and killed MS
father D. C. Earnest, at their home IN
Jonesboro, Tuesday afternoon, Will be al
lowed to attend his fathers funeral this
morning
Sheriff Higdon will accompany the poy'
Two of the boys brothers, both OF whom
are married, requested Judge weaver TO
issue the order, and agreed to be person
ally responsible for the boys safe return
10 the county Jail, and there would De no
chance for his escape.
The funeral will be held at 10 O'CLOCK
this morning at the residence in Jones'
boro.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
NE W ROAD ENGINEER IS
GETTING INTO HARNESS

Former Road Engineer P. S. Miner
will, during this week, submit his final
report and turn over the records and
business of the office to Jerry Gwin
who has taken up the reins and will
give most Of his time to the work.
Mr.. Miner Is the county engineerSand
will continue in that capacity. The road
work was too much for him to maintain
in connection with his other county
work, and the board decided to create
a new office.
Mr.. Gwin will jump in and give the
work his most careful attention. He
intends to fit into the plans of the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
PERSONAL

Walter Hawthorne has returned from
Stafford Springs after several weeks stay
there, feeling that he has regained his
normal good health.
j. c. Bruce, who was formerly iden-
tilted with c. w. Bailey of Meridian
Miss, has accepted the management of
the health and accident insurance Depart
ment with the ]. B. Cobbs Real Estate
and Insurance company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04

board for road improvement, will aid
not only in the new work, but will
make suggestions for improvement and
reb uilding. Everything will be done
directly under his supervision.
J. e. Haigler and Mr.. Gwin went out
to Arcadia yesterday to locate bridge
between Lewisburg and Coalburg. This
will be constructed under the super
vision of the new county officer for
bridge and culvert work.
During this week the county survey
ors are laying off the lines for the new
road on the Mulga elbow, which is
three miles of very necessary roadway.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04

case then assumed the proportions of a
sensation when somewhat prominent
East Lake physician and Mrs. Bertha
Taylor, wife or John 1. Taylor, were
arrested. The physician was cleared of
any suspicion and was released.
After these developments 1t was decided
to disinter the remains of Taylor. which
were buried at Mt. Pinson. The body
was taken up eight months after burial
and the stomach was placed in the hands
of a professional chemist for analysis.
The result of this analysis was that pol
son was found in the stomach.
The report was turned over to the
grand jury some time ago, but SO far
the body of inquisitors has returned no
indictments in the case as far as il
known.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Recapture of the Crater.

To the Editor Of The Age-HeraId:
]. F. Mclaughlin, commander Camp
Aardee, handed me a book TO read, writ
ten by Mrs. NJ. L. Williamson of Rich
mond, Va, 1.-The Life of Gen. r. f. Lee"
She says the book is written in plain and
easy words for the children. There is an
error in this book chat desire to correct.
She says that Generals Wrights and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued from
the office of the probate court as fol-
lows:
j. n. Hawkins Of West End to Miss
Lannie c. Harmon.
John z. Donelson to Miss Helen NJ.
Eichleberger.
Beulah Lacey
James Sullivan of Birmingham to Miss
Hyacinth Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
Is Friend to Jack.

10 the Editor of The Age Herald.
have read with much interest the
articles In your paper on Jack the Brin-
die Bull" and am in sympathy with
the motives Of these articles. The card
IN today's paper is especially interesting.
ana oouched in the splendid wording Of
this article is strong argument in
Jacks favor, that will we'll interest
all who read it. Best wishes for The
Age-Herald and Jacks friends. Yours
truly. F. X. ROSAMOND
Blocton, March g. 1909
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
Blood Poison

A Remark ble Treatment BY Specialists
Acts absolutely and permanently IN three to four
months by the 0bbac system. when other treatments
bones etc. Never fails in it's effect on blood
poison In any stage. The treatment 10 safe
home The treatment Is purel; vegetable, guaran-
tced under the Pure Food and Drugs Act,
Serial No. 10 20l Contains no mercury, potash,
sraenic. iodides or mineral drugs OF any kind.
Interesting hook, The Truth About It." sent
In plain envelope FREE.
The Obbac Co., A. H., 1910 Rector Bldg,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
NEGRO HANGED for Assault.

Wilmington, N. c., March 3.-William
Ward, a negro, was hanged at Clinton,
N. c., today for criminal assault upon
Mrs. Mollie Mcleod, white woman, near
that place. He made no confession. A
party of curious spectators who had
climbed a tree to witness the execution
inside the Jail enclosure were preciptated
to the ground by the breaking of a limb,
and several of them were slightly in
jured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
CITY ITEMS.

Meter Inspector RepOrts.-H. Burn
meter inspector, has made his Febru-
airy report to Mayor Ward. During
the month he examined and tested
many newly installed meters and the
percentage of those found correct was
large.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,
Mrs. EImira splvy McAuIine.

Mrs. Elmira Spivy McAuliffe. aged %
years, wife of ]. L. McAuliffe, who Is
connected with the First National bang.
died last night about 1890 o'clock at her
late residence, 1920 South Fifteenth street.
Besides her husband the deceased is sur
vived by brother, George Spivy, and
a>sister, Hattie May Spivy. both of whom
reside in Augusta, Ga. The remains of
the deceased will be sent to Augusta
this afternoon by Lige 10y for inter.
ment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-04

Horse and Mule Thief.-Sheriff Hig-
don had sustained the loss of very
fine strawberry roam horse named
Buddy" The animal disappeared from
the sheriff's fruit farm in Woodlawn.
A fine black mule also disappeared at
the same time.