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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
I. E. YATES
 PASSES AWAY

Much sadness will be caused in Birmfng- ham by the news of the death of Thomas Edward Yates, who passed away yester- day afternoon at O clock at the home of his parents at Whitney, St. Clair coun- ty, after a prolonged illness.
 The deceased was quite well known in Birmingham through his former connec- ton with the Postal Telegraph company and with the Republic Iron and Steel com- pany, and was a very popular young man in this city About two years ago he was forced to give up his position with the Republic company on account of i'll health and he went to the west with the hope of recuperating. However, after two years he was no better, and last Sundov night he passed through Birmingham on his way home being met here by his father and a brother. It was feared at that time that he would not survive long.
 The deceased was S4 years old. He was quite prominent among the younger members of the Masonic order being a member of Birmingham Temple Lodge No 636 A. F. and A. M.
 The funeral services over the remains will be held at Ashville tomorrow morn ing at 10 o'clock. The deceased will be buried with Masonic honors. Shaw & Son of Birmingham are in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
Special Weather Bulletin.

The following special weather bulletin was received by the local weather bu- reau from Washington yesterday:
 Owing to the persistence and wide ex- tent of the low pressure over the western half of the country and Alaska and the high pressure over the Atlantic ocean it is probable that the present warm weather will continue for four or five days over the eastern and southern sec tions of the country. and for three or four days over the central valleys.
 Over the northwest colder weather may be expected tonight and Sunday and by Monday over the northern upper lake re- zion. Unsettled weather will continue over the north and east. and generally fair weather over the south.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
Song Service at West End.

Instead of the regular service at the West End Methodist church this evening there will be a special song service rem dered by the choir, D. U. Williams, di- rector. The programme for tonight will be: Organ voluntary, selected, Mrs. F. O.. Croy; anthem, Christ Is King,' (De Loss Smith), choir; anthem, 'Hosanna,' (E. s. Lorenz). choir; solo, selected. Miss Hicks; anthem, 'Oh, Glorious Hour." QH. P Danles), choir; solo. "One, Sweetly Solemn Thought" CR. F. Ambrose), John w. Wright; ladies chorus, Nearer to Thee" Charles H. Gabriel, Mesdames Gewin, Glass, Taff. Milner, Hood and DuBose anthem, The Lord of Host Is With Us" (Ogden), choir; solo, selected, D. U. Williams: duet, Come Holy Spirit, D (s. Jerome), Mesdames Glass and Du- Bose; solo, Recessional, (De Koven), Mrs. N. Clifton Glass; quartet. Lead Kindly Light" (McAfee); duet, "The Lord Is Great in Zion," (W. Patten); Messrs. Wright and Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of slO0o or more were involved:
 $3000-J. D. D. Smith and wife to VII liam P Wyatt, the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 10. township IT., range g west.
 SIP, ,75O-Charles H. Nabb and wife to John Breslin Haffey, the east half of lot 16 in block n, Birmingham, fronting % feet on the north line of Third avenue. north, and extending back 40 feet
 $S,437.50-W. S. Crocker and wife to J. W. Tuggle, the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 15, the north east quarter of the northwest quarter of section 22 and part of the southeast quar- ter of the northwest quarter of section B. all in township 16, range west.
 ss4oO-Sallie A. Haggard and husband to Annie Laura Jones, lot 22 in block IS. Tharpe Place.
 $200O-Willam Jordan to John c. Hous- man, lots IS to 24 inclusive. in block 23 as shown on the map and survey of the Birmingham Ensley Land and Improve ment company
 $160O-O w. Shelby and wife to A. w. Lyons, lot fin block l of Staton's ad- dition to woodlawn.
 s15Oo-E. J. Woods and wife to J. G. Hickman. lot 4 in block 145, North Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
SOFT DRINK RULING
 AROUSES INTEREST

The result of Attorney General Gar near-beer and other drinks containing even the smallest quantity of alcohol is unlawful in Alabama under the prohibit tion act will be awaited with interest in Birmingham.
 Should the officers of the law proceed Under this strict construction of the prohibition law by the attorney general there is bound to be excitement with the soft drink stands, commonly known as "near-beers' establishments There are a large number of these stands in Birming ham, though not as many at present as there were for a short time after the closing of the saloons The trade in near beer is very large in these places.
 Just what course the officers will pur- sue along this line has not yet been made public. It is believed, however, that a large number of arrests will follow with in the next few days and test made of this ruling.
 It has been generally understood that beer containing less than per cent all cohol was notwithstanding and no ar rests have been made for selling beer of this grade. The prohibition law does not state any percentage, but read, Which if drunk to excess will cause intoxicatton," and the attorney general has ruled that this means even the slightest amount of alcohol.
 Officers state that this ruling will give them A much better chance in catching violators of the prohibition laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
BUSH CONDEMNS
 ANOTHER PRISON

Dr. O. F. Bush, state prison and fac tory inspector, who succeeded the late Dr. Shirley Bragg, passed through Bir- mingham yesterday en route to Mont gomery.
 Dr. Bush, since his appointment, has been exceedingly busy in inspecting the prisons of the state and expects to be in Birmingham this week or the week fol- lowing.
 Dr. Bush stated that he had just con- demned the county jail of Tuscaloosa. This building will be razed and another erected in its stead. Tuscaloosa has just completed the erection of splendid court mousse, anu siiiie It IS understood that the finances, as a result, are running low, by the sale of the present jail site the com missoners of Tuscaloosa county believe they will be able to realize enough money for the construction of the new jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
NELSON SAYS THE WATER
 ISSUE MUST BE SOLVED
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interest in this great problem should at least wake up.
 'I would like to see the committees who are supposed to be handling this matter smoked out, and some action talk en by the council just as soon as they become convinced of the right thing am a member of a committee of the Commercial club which has held but one meeting, and has fallen asleep for the lack of a chairmans call. This is a matter for cooperation of interests of all the suburbs, and sections around Br- mingham"
 A party of Birmingham city officials and engineers will leave this morning at o'clock over the Frisco to inspect The Sipsey and Mulberry forks of the War rior river, from which the city of North Birmingham proposes to draw its supply of water.
 The result of this inspection will be made known as soon as the officials fe- turn to Birmingham. There is consider able activity at present in the matter If supplying Birmingham with more water at a cheap rate, and this inspection is in line with the general movement in that direction
 Alderman Cooper, chairman of the wa ter committee of the council, will lead the party this morning to the Sipsey and Mulberry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
AUTO FOR M CARTIN
 RECALLS OLD STORY
MACHINE WAS PURCHASED DUR ING THE TURBULENT TIMES FOLLOWING MAYOR WARDS TRIP TO EUROPE.

It is learned that there will be prac- tically no opposition to the passage or the recommendation of the finance com mittee of the City Council that the city auditor be instructed to purchase an auto mobile for the street commissioner not to exceed in cost SLIGO.
 While unanimous consent to the imme- diate passage of this recommendation was refused at the meeting of the council last Wednesday night. it Is learned that that refusal was due to the desire of certain aldermen that the item take the regular channels.
 This recommenda ton revives an old story in municipal circles which formerly was a matter of live interest. When Mayor Ward was in Europe the new municipal code bill was put into effect and it was during the administration Of the first president of the council that John McCartin, street commissioner, purchased an automobile. When Mayor Ward re- turned he stated yesterday that he refused to pay for the machine. Since that strenu- ous period however, the Mayor has re- alized that the machine is a valuable as- set. and so many of the little differences between the two factions having worn away. it is practically certain that the city will put across the $110O in payment
 ..The city will not buy a new automo- bile,r explained the Mayor yesterday, but will pay for the one that MT McCartin is using at the present time. 1lfe machine is a most valuable asset in the transaction of the business of the office. 1t can do many times as much work as the horse formerly employed, and its possession does not entail as much monthly ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
THINKS LYNCHlNG
 WAS CUT AND DRIED
MAN RETURNING FROM MOBILE BELIEVES IF THE GOVERNOR
 ORDERS INVESTIGATION. SOME SENSATIONS WILL BE SPRUNG.

Concerning the 1ynching of the negro Douglas Robertson in Mobile yesterday morning at an early Walter Crane, a travelling salesman who was in Mobile at the time, and who arrived in Birming- ham last night at 9:25 o'clock on the Louisville and Nashville, says:
 T believe there will be an investiga- tion of the crime, and I believe that some sensational evidence will be ad- duced.
 "The Mobile jail is one of the most equipped with small guns could be held off by a handful of men.
 Still 1t happened that 25 men entered the jail, forced the jailers to surrender the keys, took the negro criminal from his cage, bound and gagged him, walked away some distance, fired three shots and strung him up.
 No one was arrested for the crime, al- though 1t occurred in the very heart of the city, just one block from Govern ment street, the Highland avenue of Mobile.
 'The people of Mobile are not aroused at all. They are smiling broadly. Patch, the man who was killed by Robertson, while not being an officer of the law, was often called upon to discharge the duties of such. and he was beloved by all attaches of the sheriff's office
 Tt is an actual fact that Friday il , was rumored in Mobile that the negro would be lynched early Saturday morn ing. Still there was no extra precaution taken and the negro was lynched.
 "I believe that the governor will order an investigation when he learns all the facts in the case. But Mobile is aroused, just little excited Hundreds of peo- pie viewed the remains of the negro to- day. He was tall mulatto and a des- perate character"
 The story of Robertson's arrest Is well known in Birmingham. The officers want ed him on misdemeanor charge No re- sistance was anticipated. After the ne- gro was arrested, however. he jerked out pistol and shot Patch through the stomach, and wounded one of the other officers Before he expired Patch drew his weapon and sent three bullets into the body of the murderer. From press re- ports Mobile was greatly aroused over the crime although the rumor which predom- mated in that city Friday to the effect that Robertson would be lynched did not reach Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
BRYAN TO ARRIVE
 HERE NEXT SUNDAY

William Jennings Bryan win arrive in Birmingham at a. m. next Sunday morn ing to spend the day and will make a free address to the men of the district at one of the local theatres Sunday aft ernoon. He will be entertained while here by John W. Tomlinson.
 Monday at 10 o'clock he will speak at Jasper. Monday night he will address a crowd at Jacksonville. Wednesday morn- ing he reaches Ozark, the home of Ira Martin, to make a speech. and Thursday he speaks in Tampa, Fla, sailing for Cuba immediately. He will probably ad- dress the people of Selma and Troy on the return trip. MT. Bryans Cuba trip is not understood In Birmingham and his explanation will be quite interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
RAUL GETS REPORT
 ON GREATER CITY

President John L. Raul of the Commer- cial club has returned to the city and re- ceived the report of the special legislative committee appointed at the last meeting to take up the legal points of Greater Birmingham.
 He has requested Chairman E. D. Smith and the other members of the com mittee to draw up Greater Birmingham bill in time to be present at the next meeting of the club. MT. Smith is author ized to add anyone to his committee he may desire and a carefully drawn bill will be the result
 At the meeting of the club the uues- ton of mass meeting to urge an extra session will be taken up and discussed. There are many people who do not be- lieve an extra session necessary to en- large the limits of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
A PARTY OF BIRMINGHAM OPEL CIALS WILL LEAVE THIS NORM ING TO INSPECT slPsEY RIVER AS SOURCE OF SUPPLY.

"There is nothing so important to Bir- mingham right now as the water ques- tion," said Frank Nelson yesterday. T think it time that someone in power to do things gets busy and accomplishes something. The delay caused by our deep thinking, long pausing politicians has done more to pull down the growth of Birmingham and to give this city black eye than any one thing.
 Tt has crippled the city industrially, and has embarrassed one-third of the property owners with lack of fire protec- ton. proposition that looks toward the accomplishment of anything whatever is certainly worth Investigating. l believe that Birmingham should eventually own her own water works, but l hope to see matters liven up quickly. Water com mittees which do not meet and consider are worse than no committees at all. A city council that does not take any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
TO MAKE REPORT ON
 DIVIDING DIOCESE

It Is generally believed that the special committee to which the matter was re- ferred, will report favorably on the divis- ion of the Episcopal diocese in Alabama.
 The dividing line, as at present indi- cated, will run along the lower county lines of Randolph, Clay, Talladega, shel,- oy' Blob, Hale, Greene and Sumter coun- ties. the line running straight westward ly from the Georgia border to the center of the state, then obliquely by series of steps southwestwardly to the Mississinpt border
 In the indicated northern diocese are the cities of Anniston. Gadsden, TalIa- degs, Birmingham. Tuscaloosa, Sheffield. Tuscumbia, Florence, Decatur, Huntsville. Eutaw. Greensboro and others In the southern diocese will be Mobile, Mont gomery, Selma, Demopolis, Evergreen. Brewton, Monroeville. Camden, GreenvilIe, Eufaula, Union Springs. Opelilka, Marion, Troy, Elba. Abbeville. Tuskegee, Clayton and others
 It Is understood that the episcopal see for the southern diocese will be located in Mobile. The location of the northern see will depend on whether or not Bishop Beclewith selects the northern or southern diocese he having, of course, his choice. If he chooses the northern then Anniston will probably hold the see, inasmuch as Anniston is his place of residence No mention, as yet, has been made of the probable selection for the bishoprc of the new diocese.
 Bishop Beckwith is in Birmingham to- day. He will appear at St. Mary's-on-the- Highlands this morning in ordination services, and tomorrow night will con- firm large class at the same church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24

self. MT. vanHoose was asked to ex- plain some of his own documents and statements and 'proceedngs.'
 Attorneys for plaintiff laid stress on the fact that they were not trying to convict the wholesale grocers criminally but merely trying to get just damages"
 Last night Mir VanHoose was called by telephone at his home by an Age-Herald reporter and was asked if he had heard the result of the case MT. VanHoose stated he had been informed that the jury in the case had returned verdict awarding the plaintiff $25,0OO damages
 When asked if he cared to make any statement relative to the case Mr. Van Hoose said:
 About all I can say relative to the case is that it will be appealed. In view of the case pending against me in the Jefferson county court I cannot discuss the Florida case.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
JUDGE FEAGlN LEAVES.
Will Attend Important Conference to
 Be Held at White House.

As representative of the city of Bir- mingham, Judge Noah B. Feagin left yesterday afternoon for Washington, in which city he will attend a conference of prominent Americans for the purpose of working for the benefit of the needy children of the United States.
 The council at it's last meeting, grant ed a leave of absence to Judge Feagn and agreed to defray his expenses. He will remain in Washington for several days.
 Another Birmingham man was invited to attend this conference. This was Col Onel T. G. Bush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
HUNDLEY FIGHT
 COMES THIS WEEK

Two big parties of attorneys for and against the confirmation of the appoint ment of Judge Oscar R. Hundley will leave for Washington tomorrow or Tues day to appear before the Senate commit tee.
 Practically the same original committee of opposition will go with Walker Percy tomorrow It Is understood that the com nlittee has new evidence to submit bear ing on the decisions of the judge from the bench. Judge Hundley's friends say they are ready to combat every move as soon as it is sprung
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
Ben Hur Meeting.

Birmingham court No. 1, Tribe of Ben Hur. will hold a regular meeting next Thursday evening at Maccabee Temple, on Fourth avenue. This order has grown steadily since it's entrance into the Bir- mingham district, courts now being held regularly in Birmingham, Ensley, Besse- mer and East Lake. The Birmingham courts membership is now nearing the 100 mark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
WANT TAFT TO SPEAK.
CoIored Citizens Organize to Extend
 Hlm Invitation to Address Them.

Representative colored citizens have or ganized for the purpose of urging Pres ident-elect Taft to address the negroes of Birmingham when he visits this city. Among those who are active in the mat ter are R. Kemp, president of the col ored Citizens club; P. F. Clarke, chair man, and W. c. Davis. secretary of the committee to invite MT. Taft to speak. The committee to invite MT. Taft Is conn posed of large number of representative colored citizens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
C. H. KILCRESE
 SHOT BY HOLLIS

c. H. Kfcrese was accidentally shot last night about 10 o'clock by T. s. Hollis at the corner of Tenth avenue and Forty eighth street, north.
 MT. Kilcrese was shot in the abdomen and Is very serious and perhaps fatally wounded
 Information relative to the accident is meagre, but it is understood that Hollis was showing Kilcrese the revolver when it went off and shot the latter. Kilcrese informed the police that the shooting was purely accidental and that he did not want Hollis arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
Ball By Ladies of B. of R. T.

The second annual ball of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will be held tomorrow night In Magnolia hall on Third avenue between Twentieth and Twenty-1rst streets. A large number of tickets have been sold and, as Magnolia hall has recently been remodeled and rearranged ample accom- modations and an evening of pleasure for lovers of dancing is assured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
DOCTORS PRESCRIPTION
Quickly Cures Rheumatic Pains, Also
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 Go to any good prescription druggist and get the following:
 One ounce compound syrup of Sarsa- parilla, and one ounce Toris compound Add these to a half pint of first class whisky, and a tablespoonful before each meal and at bed time. The bottle must be well shaken each time
 Although this is seemingly a common place formula, yet 1t is the most efrec- tive known for the eradication of acid poisons from the blood, absolutely curing all kinds of rheumatism, and at the same time restoring the whole system to a vigorous healthy condition.
 The enfeebled body and nerves will feel its remarkable restoring effects after the first few doses, but it should be con tinued until health is fully recovered
 The prompt use of this excellent mix ture will be found to save many dollar in doctor bills and much suffering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Ferrow Davis

Mrs. Fellow Davis, age 57 years, died yesterday afternoon at o'clock after a three-weeks' illness at the family resi- dence in Woodlawn. Funeral services will be held at the residence this after noon at clock and interment will be in the Woodlawn cemetery. A husband and two sons survive her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24
Death of Infant

The infant son of MT. and Mrs Charles E. Wood died at 4:SO o'clock yesterday morning at the family residence, Seventy sixth street and Walker avenue East Lake. Funeral services were held yesterday aft ernoon at o'clock at the residence and interment took place at woodlawn ceme- tery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24

Carries AIabama's Vste-E. R. Nor man, who was elected by the Alabama electors to carry the official returns from Alabama to Washington left for the national capital yesterday after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24

Clothing Recoverea.-Police Detec- lives Larue and Tully have arrested Parker Shelley, colored, on suspicion of having stolen four pairs of pants from the Cooper Dry Goods company. The pants have been recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-24

Tools Recovered.-A tool case made of quarter sawed oak and full of tools is being held at police headquarters for Identification City Detectives Seals and Williams arrested a man suspected of having stolen the tools last night but the owner of the case has not been located.