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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
GADSDEN JURY
 ENDS ITS WORK
BOB POE IS INDICTED FOR MUIR DER OF w. H. HAWKINS AND K. K. M'MAHAN IS CHARGED WITH MURDER OF SAM ASHLEY.

Gadsden. March 26.-(Special) )-The grand jury has made its report and has been discharged. The report shows that over 1000 witnesses were examined, 300 cases were investigated and 132 true bills were returned Indictments were re- turned in two murder cases, all the others being for minor offenses Bob Poe a negro, was indicted for the murder of w. H. Hawkins in this city last December, and K. K. McMahan for the murder of Sam Ashley at Turkeytown in January. The jury's finding shows that the coun- ty is practically free from violations of the prohibition laws
 There was light frost in this vicinity last night, but it is not thought that it was sufficient to damage the fruit crop, which up to this time promises to be one of the best in years.
 A. l.. Tate, the absconding telephone op- orator at Albertville has been heard from at New Orleans. The amount of his shortage has been found to be but little over $100, and this he promises to repay if the company will take him back into it's employ He has also written to his wife, who was a bride of three weeks when Tate took his sudden departure.
 H. N. Sulliger of the United States en- gineering corps Is in the city gathering statistics in reference to the activities of the Coosa valley for the purpose of laying before Congress the needs of the river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
A BUSY WEEK IN
 SCOTTSBORO COURT
ARTHUR GOODMAN, WHO MAR ROWLY ESCAPED MOB VIO- LENcE FOR THREE GRAVE OF FENsEs, GETS 32 YEARS.

Scottsboro, March 25.-(Special )-Walter Simmons. charged with the murder of Richard Smith at Eliza, was sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary in the crim- inal court here this week. At previous trial he was given a sentence of 22 years, but was granted a new trial by the su- preme court
 Arthur Goodman, the negro who was charged with burning the barn of ex-Tax Collector James A. Ridley near Steven son. with an assault upon Mrs. Marvin Ridley and grand larceny, was brought up from Huntsville, where he had been for safe keeping, and pleaded guilty to the three charges, and was given a total sen- tence of 32 years in the penitentiary.
 Ad Kaufman, the young man who killed man near Stevenson a few months ago, claiming accidental shooting, was given sentence of six months in prison.
 The case of Egbert Ssk the young barber charged with the murder of Will liam Rice in Scottsboro a short time ago, was continued on account of the failure of the court to furnish the defendant with copy of the jury venire summoned to try the case.
 George Larman, charged with the mur- der of Ellis Dearman at Dutton, on Sand mountain, few weeks ago, was put on trial today.
 Judge Haralson has announced his will ingness to call a. special term of court to clear the docket, which he may an- nounce this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27

tertained a party of friends at dinner this evening in honor of Mrs. R. R. Hunt of Knoxville, Tenn An elegant course dinner was served. Lose present were Mrs R. R. Hunt, Mrs. E. B. Penning- ton Mrs. R. Stevenson, Miss Mollie No Ian, Mir and Mrs W. A. Spencer, MT. and Mrs. Albert Spencer, Mrs. Tom Me Therran. Mrs. J. M. Jones. Mrs. E. S. Brazelton.
 Mayor D. F Sugg has signihed his in tention of attending the meeting of Ala bamas mayors that will be held in Mont gomery April IA Mayor Sugg stated in a letter to Mayor Teague of Montgom- cry that he was heartily in favor of the meeting and predicted 1t would be of great good to the cities and towns of the state.
 J. NJ. Donaldson returned today from Oklahoma and other points west.
 Dr. T. J. Springfield has as his guest his mother, Mrs T. w. Springfield of Sulligent.
 Mrs. Thomas R. Walker, county su pervisor of music, left yesterday for Oak Grove, where she will assist in conduct ing teachers institute.
 w A Ward has returned after an eX- tended visit to Los Angeles, Cal.
 The Jefferson county board of revenue has advertised for bids to construct five miles of new road from Wylam to Elbow In the western part of the county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Never Put Ice Tn
 Water, For Icewater
How to Make Germless lcewater at a Fraction of the Cost of "Germy" lcewater-DrinkIng Water
 Should Never Touch Ice.

Drinking icewater made from ''germy" ice is responsible for an enormous number of deaths from typhoid and other levers.
 You can have the purest germless ice water, free from all danger of disease at much less cost than the ''germy' icewater you have been accustomed to drink. The ordinary water cooler in which ice and water have been thrown in together, is disease tank.
 A water cooler should prevent water from coming in contact with lee.
 The "Useeit' Water Cooler is a life saver; a marvel for making economical safe, pure, germless ice water It needs but third or fourth the amount of ice needed by the ordinary cooler.
 The water never comes in contact with the ice, yet the water is made ice cold in a few seconds; no more water is cooled than is used.
 In the ordinary water mixed with-ice cooler, the ice melts very fast, wasting the ice, and in few hours the result is a tank of water turned warm.
 The "Useeit' Water Cooler prevents the ice from melting rapidly, and the very little Ice that is used will furnish you ice cold water all day long, even in the hottest weather It quickly pays for itself in the ice you save.
 few cents a day will supply you with always-ice-cold water for your home, of fee, store or factory. In a "Useeit' Water Cooler the ice lasts longer than in an ordi- nary refrigerator, and it can be used con- yeniently as a small icebox. "Useeit' Water Coolers are made in different sizes and patterns. and are sold by hardware dealers and wherever pure water is sold. If your dealer does not happen to have "Useeit' Water Coolers to show you, send us his name and we will send you our illustrated booklet, .IIseeit" free. with full information.
 MT Dealer, send for our selling plan, which will make it extremely profitable for you to handle "Useeit' Water Coolers. The field Is enormous; the demand ex- tends to homes, stores offices, and fac tories. Write for our selling plan and how we make customers for you. Address Consumers Cooler Co.,, SSth and, Butler streets. Chicago,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
NEW BANK TO OPEN.
w. T. McDaniel Heads New lnstitu-
 tion at Athens.

Athens, March 26.-(Special.) )-The stock bank held meeting this week and elect ed the following directors Dr. H. A Darby, w. T. Clay, Charles Beasley, A J. Grisham, Dr. w. T. McDaniel R. H Rose J. N. Howard, and B. R. Holbrook The directors then elected the following officers: Dr. w. T. Mcdaniel, president Henry Rose and J. N. Howard, vice pres idents, and B. R. Hobrook cashier. The bank will throw open its doors on April l for business, and will have one of the handsomest banking houses in the state It will begin business with paid-in cap ital of s3O,000 and have the backing of some of the leading men of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
!. P. MORGAN
 GIVES $5O0O
Contributes to Alumni Association Fund for the Benefit of Needy
 Students.

University, March 26.-(SpecialaZJ. IT. Fitts, treasurer of the University of Ala bama, received letter from J. Pierpont Morgan yesterday containing a check for $9ooo to be used in conjunction with the Alumni association scholarship fund to aid needy students. A few months apo MT. Fitts approached Mir Morgan in inc interest of this fund, and at the time re- ceiVed promise for the above amount. uhtli yesterday nothing further had been heard from MT. Morgan concerning this matter.
 Several years ago a fund was started by the alumni. the purpose of which Is to give financial aid to needy and deserving students Under the able management or MT. Fitts this fund has grown to the sum of $0,0O0. The check from MT. Nor gan is a very valuable addition that should be appreciated by all friends of the university
 At the last meeting of the Y M. C. A. the officers for next year were elected and all standing committees appointed. The officers and committeeman are as fol- lows: J. G. Sims, president R. s. Barrow. vice president; H. c. Cowan secretary; L. Reynolds, treasurer.
 Committee on Bible Study-M. E. Sneds- cor, chairman; ". s. Cox, Jr, W. II. McEniry, s. M. Thorp.
 Committee on Mission Study-J. C. Per sons, chairman; H. A. Pettus, w.. D. Johnston, w. S. Griffin, c. C. Countess.
 F1nance-Lawrence Reynolds, chairman: Merrill Pratt W. A. Shelby, E. A. Rob ertson, T. W. Palmer Jr
 Membership-J. c. Persons, chairman; D. w. Waite, Marley Moody, O. G. Gres- ham, P Y. Donald Religious-C. R. Wood chairman; N. Es Scott, " ". Pippin, Jr.
 Exchange-R F. Davison
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
News of Livingston.

Livingston, March 26.-(Special.)-A rep resentative of the Mobile and Ohio rail- road has assured the people of Gaines vile, this county that the company will rebuild the line from Narkuta, Miss, to Gainesville, Ala, if 22,OOO acres of good farming land can be secured for western farmers from one to six miles of this branch road. Yhe people of Gainesville are getting up the land It is believed that they will have no trouble in doing so. The road will be completed within ninety days from the time the work starts there.
 Mrs. Underwood, who for many years was postmistress at Gainesville, died at New Orleans this week and was buried there.
 Sumter circuit court will convene here Monday, April 12. This is the spring term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
LUTHER PARKER
 GETS 25 YEARS

Cullman. March 26.-(Special) )-The jury in the case Of Luther Parker, charged with the murder of John Johnson today returned verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree and placed his pun ishment at 25 years in the penitentiary
 The case against Eddie Parker, charged with being accessory to the crime, was continued. He has been released on 5000 bond. He is brother to Luther and is only + years of age.
 Alvin Pineheart was placed on trial to- day on the charge of arson. This trial may extend through tomorrow. He is charged with attempting to burn the Max Schmitt store, which had been leased by Pineheart & Lessman. It is said that the place had been insured for s26OO. An invoice taken just after the fire was ex- tinguished showed only 600 worth of goods, 1t is claimed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Residence Burns.

Tuscaloosa, March 26.-(SpeciaI )-Yes- terday afternoon the residence of S. J. Leach, on Eighth street, was completely destroyed by fire. The residence is To- cated just on the eastern margin of the city limits. and there are no convenient water plugs available. The fire ragged practically unimpeded. The, fire depart ment responded promptly, but were un- able to do more than assist in the rescue of furniture. Due to the fact that the fire had made good headway before diseov- cred. much of the furniture was lost
 Only $l0O0 insurance was carried and the loss therefore falls heavily on MT. Leach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
News of Montevallo.

Montevallo, March 26.-(Special) 1.-The Rev. J. E. Barnard, who for the past 10 days has been conducting an interesting revival at the Baptist church, was called to his home in Cartersville, Ga, by the death of his wife's mother. The tele- gram reached him in church near the close of an affecting service. He prom ised however, to return in time to preach at the three Sunday services.
 Mrs. W. w. Randall of Avondale is vis- iting her mother, Mrs. Mamie c. Moore.
 Miss Mary Moore has returned from a few weeks visit to relatives in Bessemer and Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
ENSLEY OBJECTS
 ID ANNEXATION Commercial Cub Kicks on En-
 tering Birmingham WOULD BE DISASTROUS" Services at the Ensley Churches To- morrow-Thread of the Story
 Club Meets-Personal and General.
WOULD BE DISASTROUS"

Ensley, March 6-(special. )-The Com mercial club of Ensley met this after noon at the club rooms on Avenue D.. The meeting was held pursuant to a call issued by President w R. Stewart to take under consideration the proposed Greater Birmingham bill as drafted by Representative Jere King
 The meeting was well attended by about 40 of Greater Ensley's most prominent citizens W. R. Stewart called the meet ing to order and stated the purpose of the call
 number of short talks were made opposing the proposition to include Ems ley in the Greater Birmingham bili The following resolutions were offered, which were adopted unanimously:
 Be it resolved by the Commercial club of Ensley:
 First. That it is the sense of the peo- pie that, at the present, it would be un- wise, inexpedient and disastrous to the city of Ensley to be arbitrarily annexed to the city of Birmingham.
 Second. That the Chamber of Con- merce of Birmingham be urged to omit Ensley from its proposed Greater Bir- mngham boundaries.
 Third. That the people of Ensliey in- sist and demand that they be consulted when their interests and their future are considered.
 Fourth. That if Ensley Is not excluded from the Greater Birmingham bill that the fight be carried to the legislature and the sense of fairness, justice and honesty of the representatives of the great state of Alabama be appealed to. D
 The president appointed the following committee to take the matter up and report at the next meeting Of the club: Dr. R. M. Cunningham J. M Perkins, George R. Byrum, J. A. Dupuy, M. H. McDowell-
 The meeting this afternoon would in- dicate that the large majority of the citizens of Ensley were not opposed to the Greater Birmingham bill as originally passed but were against the proposition to include Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Church Services.

First Metho odist church. Avenue G and Twentieth street, the Rev. B. B. Glas- gow, pastor-Services at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m., Sunday school at 9:45 a. m., J. E. Winning, superintendent.
 Christian church, Avenue F and Twenty first street, the Rev. P. H. Duncan. pastor-Services at Il a. m. and 7:3O p. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
 Presbyterian church, Avenue G and Ninteenth street. the Rev. H. c. Keg- ley pastor-Morning services Il o'clock. evening services at 7:3O o'clock.
 Cumberland Presbyterian church Avenue I and Eighteenth street, the Rev. L. A. Reagor, pastor. Services at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
 First Baptist ch urch. Avenue G and Eighteenth street, the Rev. Q. P. Bent ley, pastor-Services at Il a. m. and 7:3O p. m., Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
 St. Anthony's church (Catholic), Ave- nue H and Twenty first street, the Rev. Father F. c. Doyle, rector; the Rev. Father Paul Klich, assistant. Low mass and short instruction, a. m.; Sunday school, 9:3O a. m; high mass and sermon, S:30 a. m.; rosary, litany, serman and benediction, 7:30 p. m.
 St. Johns Episcopal church, Avenue E and Sixteenth street. Morning service at Il o'clock. Sunday school at 9:45. H. w. Wallace. superintendent. (No evening ser Vice,)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Glee Club at Decatur.

Decatur, March 26.-(Special. )-Editor Tom Garner of the Tuscaloosa Gazette and his jolly bunch of college boys the members of the University of Alabama Glee Club, were given a rousing wei come in Decatur last night.
 Perhaps one of the most fashionable audiences that has ever assembled in a theatre here attended the concert After the concert a dance in their honor was given by the society young men of the Decaturs in the Knights of -.ythias hall The dance was largely attended and 1t was ? clock this morning when the last lance was called,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Postal Chances.

Washington March 26.-(Special. )-Rural carriers appointed: Dora, Route 1, James M. Benton carrier, James H. Phillips sub stitute; Evergreen, Route l, Ward w. Carter carrier, Andrew Wall substitute; Route ?, James D. Herbert carrier, B. A. Herbert substitutes; McWilliams. Route 2, Robert C. Petite carrier, Richard c. Pet tie substitute William N. Gilbert is ap- pointed postmaster at Gilbert Tuscaloosa county vice R. l. Gilbert resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Must Work 3S9 Days.

Huntsville, March 6-(Special-Will McGill, a negro, pleaded guilty in the law and equity court today to the charge of retailing whisky 5udge Betts inn posed a fine of $250 and sentenced the defendant to a hard labor term of six months. McGill was unable to pay the fine and will work 3s9 days to square himself with the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Survey Provided For.

Washington March 26.-The bill provid- ing for the survey of land between Wash ington and Gettysburg battlefield for a boulevard 150 feet wide, to be known as the Lincoln Way" has been reintro duced by Representative Lafean of Penn sylvania An unsuccessful attempt was made to get this measure through the last session on a Senate bill making Febru- ary 19, 1909 legal holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Want Y, M, c. A. Buildinu,

Huntsville, March 26.-(Special.) )-Sev- eral committees have begun to canvass the city for subscriptions for the pro- posed Y. M. c. A. building. Only s10,- GOO is needed to finance the enterprise and the general public is required to subscribe to only S5OO of this. Miss vir- ginia Mccormick has pledged herself to give $2500 to the fund provided the citizens make up S7500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Spuroeon at Huntsville.

Huntsville. March 26-(Special.) )-Will other crowded house greeted Rev. Will liam Sturgeon last evening at the First Presbyterian church. The lecturers sub- feet was Moses, the Hero of the Desert" '" Dr. Sturgeon made a practical applica- tion of the life of his hero and said the spirit of self-sacrifice in the life of Moses Is worthy of emulation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Circuit Court Meets.

Athens, March 26.-(Special.) .)-Circuit court for the spring term will convene in Athens Monday, March 29. Judge Speake presiding. This will be a grand jury term and 1t is said that the prohi- bition law will cut some figure. On the same day the court of county commission CTS will assemble, at which time 1t Is hoped that something definite will be known about the proposed courthouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Ieadinu MilIiner Dead.

Chicago, March 26.-Mrs. Ida Hunt Mar shall, known throughout the United States as Mime. Hunt" an author and lecturer of more than ordinary attainments on mil- linery. died here last night as the result of having been struck by a street car. Mme Hunt for many years had been president of the National Milliners' as- sociation, and had managed numerous an- nual millinery exhibitions in Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
VOTERS AUTHORIZE
 GOOD ROAD BONDS

Montgomery, March 26.-(Special)-T full count shows overwhelming victory for the issuance of $15O,OOO new bonds to pre- serve the magnificent system of county roads. Montgomery has perhaps the best pike road system of any county in the south,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Storm at Athens.

Athens March 26-(Special.) )-This sec ton was visited by young cyclone about o'clock Wednesday night and heavy damage is reported from the surrounding country Many people were caught on the streets, so sudden was the gale, and many were badly frightened and several hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
lee Plant EnIarued,

Decatur, March 26.-(Special.)-The De- catur | Ice and Coal company has en- larged and improved their ice plant here at a cost of about s25,OOO to meet the increased demand for ice this coming summer. The stock of the company has been increased from sSo.OoO to So0.Vu0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
TOM HARPER'S
 BODY RECOVERED

Montgomery March 26.-(special)-The body of Thomas Harper. one of the four drowned in the Alabama river on March 10. was found today seven miles down the river and brought to the city tonight. It was terribly bloated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
MRS. POPE IS IN
 MONTGOMERY JAIL

Montgomery, March 26.-(Special)-Mr Hattie Pope alleged murderess of her own mother in Chiffon county, who was brought here today, refuses to discuss the tragedy. As if desiring. to be comfortable, she brought a trunk full of clothes, and has been made comfortable at the jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Thread of the Story Club.

The Thread of the Story club met this afternoon with Mrs. F. R. Thompson at her home at Palmer Terrace. Mrs. George R. Mohn resumed the reading of "The Trail of the Lonsome Pine" The hostess served refreshments. Those pres ent were Mrs. s. A. McCluen, Mrs. J. Y. Brooks Mrs. J. F. Lee, Mrs. N. R. Ba- ker, Mrs C.. c. Thompson, Mrs. J. Moog, Mrs. Lawrence Pennington, Mrs. G. E. Mohn, Mrs. M. H. Mcdowell, Mrs. P. J. Rogers, Mrs. z. P. Curry, Miss Louise Thompson.
 The next meeting of the club will be with Mrs. Poss Thursday, April l.
 Personal and General.
 MT. and Mrs. M H. McDowell en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27

The Womans Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church will hold a week of prayer in behalf of home mis- sions next week, beginning Monday aft ernoon at the church. An excellent pro- gramme has been arranged under the direction of Mrs. John B. Knox. This will be used in the meeting over the entire state and much good and interest in missions, 1t Is hoped, will be the re- suit of the afternoon prayer meeting
 Different members of the missionary so- ciety will lead the meetings and all the women of the church as we'll as of the societies are cordially invited to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27

The privilege tax on telegraph com panies was reduced from $50 to $1OO a year by the city council last night It is said that the Western Union will pay the $100 license, but the Postal will con- test, claiming that $50 Is an adequate amount The entire matter will probably be thrashed out in the courts again, the Postal having won its suit on the same proposition last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27

MT. and Mrs. M. H. Mcdowell en-
The Glenwood post., 1909-03-20

of the curbin, where he proved himself
no better than the yellow dog that
knows no shame. The marshal was not
standing where he could sec the affair
and could not have attended to the
case had he been a witness, for his at
tention was taken up with the "Rob
in" But such sights are becoming en-
tirely too common ON the streets of
en- or the time will como when a re.
spectacle lady cannot walk the streets
after night without being insulted by
some one Of these so-called men.
Another instance of Saturday. The
marshal and the Post reporter were
standing on the Grand avenue alley
crossing when a fellow came staggering
from the west side of the street. He
managed to collide, and the marshal
gave him orders to get inside. The
marshal xarted him on east through the
alley toward Cooper avenue, and the
last seen of the man he was stin stag
gering under the load he was trying to
carry. Such sights are common and
excite no great amount Of attention
from the regular frequenters of Grand
and Cooper avenues, bw. such sights
should not be for the ladies of Glen
wood, nor for visitors, who come here
for the baths or week of pleasure
among the beautiful hills.
1t has been openly charged from a
Glenwood pulpit that gambling is open
and that the saloons do not obey the
Sunday-closing law. No one denies the
conditions, and no one is aware of an
effort on the part of the democratic
council to stop the wanton disregard of
the laws. The time is coming, how
ever, when the people Of this city will
open their eyes and will see the city
as visitors see it, and then, and only
then, will there be such cleaning that
some of the present residents of the
city will be forced to seek other fields.
Glenwood people will stand great deal
but if one of her fair daughters is in
suited on the streets while attending
to her shopping, then will the parents
awake and take summary action.
Instead of our council countenancing
the present doings rigid enforcement.
of the law should be undertaken. Don It
let it be truthfully said, Cottonwood
is the dumping ground for the othe,
western slope towns and cities"