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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
MASS MEETING IS
 HELD IN ENSLH Prominent Speakers Discuss Greater Birmingham WHY ENSLEY SHOULD BE IN Opposition Mass Meeting Will Be Held Friday Night-Personal and
 General News of the
 Steel City.

Ensley, June 14-(special. )-The Ensley opera house was crowded tonight to hear well-known speakers discuss the reasons why Ensley should be included in the Greater Birmingham bill. The meeting was given under the auspices of the Ems ley board of trade and the hall was so full that many were standing when the speaking began. Each speaker was given close attention and after the meeting number of those interested expressed con- fidence that there was 9 stronger Greater Birmingham sentiment in Ensley at pres ent than there had ever been. The Pratt City band was present and played num- Der of stirring airs.
 The meeting was presided over by J. MI. Ieath and after a few brief remarks he introduced President Frank Nelson, Jr., of the Birmingham Chamber of Con- merce as the first speaker. MT. Nelson made what was pronounced one of the best Greater Birmingham speeches that has ever been heard in the district. He presented some strong reasons why Ems lev should be a part of Birmingham and 1t was generally conceded that his argu- ment made a strong impression on those present He emphasized what he had to say by declaring that he was a large stockholder in the Ensleys Land company, as well as the North Birmingham Land company, and he was sure the value of his property would be enhanced by com- ing into Birmingham.
 He pointed out that the suburban towns are discriminated against in the money markets and that while 1t was unjust to them the fact existed, whereas if they were a part of Birmingham it would be altogether different. He said that money could be borrowed on property in Bir- mingham near the North Birmingham line at 5 and per cent interest, while on the same character of property, just across the line in North Birmingham, the interest rate was as high as per cent and it was not always so easy to get it at that.
 S. J. Bowie spoke next and strongly emphasized some of the points he has previously brought out in public discus sion in favor of the bill.
 Jere C. King, the author of the Greater Birmingham bill, was in fine form and did not fail to tell why he believed Ems ley should be a part of Birmingham. He said Ensley is naturally part of Birmingham and that it would be phy- sically impossible for Ensley to build up the stone wall that has been proposed against Birmingham He said Ensley gets her light, water and transportation from Birmingham and that if they build the wall they will have to use lanterns and go to the creek for a water supply. He said Ensley has not a passenger depot. Whenever a man wanted to get to Ems ley the railroads sold him a ticket to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15

AIR ME THEATRE
 Four all-star acts, including Baroness Won Beiber, the cele- brated Prima Donna. Admis- sion 10 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
Prison Plot Discovered.

Columbus, O., June 14.-Penitentiary of ficals today discovered what they de- clare was a plot to release 500 desper- ate prisoners from the big prison. When Ed Kramer's cell was searched over 800 keys were found concealed, each key fitting a separate cell. number of files were also found. Kramer was sent up for ten years for cutting another pris-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
Death of Morris Delaney.

MT. Morris Delaney, an old and re- spected citizen of Pratt City, died Sun day night about Il o'clock at the family residence, East Highlands Pratt City.
 MT. Delaney had been in failing health for the past 12 months and his death was not unexpected He was coal op orator for many years and was very sue cessful. He retired from business with a competency.
 He leaves a large family of grown chill dren, some of whom live in distant states The funeral will be held Friday in order that his absent children may be pres ent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
Gotch Wins Easily.

Des Moines, June 14.-Before 1000 spec tators Champion Frank Gotch of Hum bolt, la, tonight easily defeated Tom Jen- kins. former champion of the world, in two straight falls at the Stock Pavilion, state fair grounds, in this cityf Gotch won the first fall in 142s minutes with a reverse Nelson and the second with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15

and Mrs. Ali Fuller will be held Tues- day at 2 o'clock from the family resi- dence, 2411 Avenue E.
 A telegram was received this morning by A.. c. Tice from Tuscaloosa stating that the Ensley Elks baseball team had defeated the Tuscaloosa Elks by score of IS to g.
 MT. and Mrs. w. M. Langerd of Ris- ing station wish to thank their friends and neighbors for many kindnesses shown them during the recent illness and death of their daughter Mrs. J. A. Trice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15

Birmingham and MT. King maintained that it was proper, because Ensley is naturally a part of Alabama's great metropolis.
 Col John W. Tomlinson spoke briefly on the advantages that Ensley would have in being identified with the greater city.
 Romaine Boyd, who is the Ensley board of trades candidate for the legislature on the Greater Birmingham platform was the last speaker and he expressed con- dence in being elected on the Greater Birmingham platform
 Thompson on Bond Issue.
 B. A. Thompson, campaign manager, was in Ensley today in the interest of the bond issue to build a new courthouse and jail. MT Thompson stated he was much encouraged by the assurances he had received regarding the Ensley vote and that he believed a larger majority would be boiled next Saturday in favor of the bonds than that at the previous election. He stated that he was grati- fled to learn that a large number of voters had come out strongly for the bond issue regardless of local issues and that the citizens realized the necessity of more commodious quarters. He pointed out the injustice of confining persons charged sometimes untustly, with some petty of fense, with hardened criminals. He quoted the late Dr. Bragg who said the present jail was a disgrace to civilization and should be burned to the ground. He stated that the humanitarian side of the ques- tion appealed to the voters who knew existing conditions and that they would rally to the support of a measure that represented justice and humanity. He . aIso pointed out the fact that the coun- . ty and state owned a duty to the poor unfortunates who were confined in a place that was absolutely unfit and inadequate . from every standpoint, especially during . the summer months, for a large and growing county like Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
Personal and General.

G. H. Cunningham left tonight for his home in Virginia, where he will spend short vacation, after which he will locate at Niles, O., having accepted 8 position at that point.
 G. W. Barrow and little niece, Vivian Barrow, of shebyvnle, Tenn. are the guests of Mrs. & H. Loonsy and Mrs. A. B. Moss. They VIII spend the summer on Shades mountain.
 Steel City lodge, Knights of Pythias, will meet In regular oonvocation at its hall on Nineteenth street Tuesday night at O clock. A full attendance Is de- sired as matters of importance will come before the lodge. Visitors are always welcome.
 c. w. Harely has returned from an extended trip to New Mexico, Oklahoma and other western states.
 The funeral of the infant son of MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
No onnosItion to Daniel.

Richmond, June 14-Senator Daniel of Virginia will have no opponent within the democratic party in his campaign for reelection to the Senate for the term beginning March 4, 1911. The time ex- pired at noon today for candidates in the primaries to announce their intentions None had come forth to make the race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
COLLECTOR ROBBED OF S45O AT SELMA Two Negroes Are Arrested for
 the Crime THE MONEY IS RECOVERED M. Meyer Had Just Collected the Money When He Was Held Up
 By the Negroes and Re-
 lieved of 1t.
THE MONEY IS RECOVERED

Selma, June 14-(Special) of the boldest and most successful highway rob- berries ever committed in Selma took place this morning in broad daylight, just on the corporate line in the northern part of the city, The victim was Marcus Meyer, a well-known citizen in the employ of N. Kahn & Co.,, wholesale grocers. MT. Meyer drums and collects for the suburban retail stores, customers for the firm. Frequently his collections run as high as 5000 Fortunately this morn ing he had only about $400 and had this in a satchel as usual, placed in the foot of the buggy.
 Evidently the robbers, who were ne- groes, knew of his regular Monday morn- ing collections and today when he had left the store of "Bud' Howard, on First avenue near the Rang Line road, he was stopped by two negroes, who pre- scented pistols at him and grabbing the satchel. ran off toward the fair grounds. MT. Meyer was entirely surprised, but was certain that the robbers were negroes and that they had pistols. He hastened to the nearest telephone and notified the store and officers were sent to the scene. The two negroes were trackd about mile, when it was learned that they had come toward the city again.
 The scene of the robbery is not isolated, but is between few negro houses on a public street The coup was well planned and excellently executed. To- night the authorities succeeded in cap turing the two negroes. They were found in a pool room in the eastern part of the city, their arrest being brought about from description given the chief of police by a negro who saw the robbery At the home of the mother of Tom Craig, one of the negroes arrested, was found practically all of the missing money. Joe Wesley is the name of the other negro. MT. Meyer identified Craig as one of the robbers. He was not cer- tain about Wesley.
 A New Comrpess.
 The contract has been let for the erec- ton of a new compress for Selma, the new plant to be owned by the Gulf Com press company The latter for the past two or three years has been the lessee of the Dallas compress and the Selma compress, the two old establishments of Selma It is stated that they wanted reduction in the price for the new lease which would not be granted and conse- quently determined to build a new plant
 The new compress will be located near the Cawthon Cotton Mills, and will be 400 feet long by 200 wide, and will cost $75, 900. Thomas Pruv1s, contractor Of Selma, has been given the contract and work will commence on the buildings in short while, probably this week.
 New Apartment House.
 Selma is moving right along in the building line. Foundations have been dug for the new apartment house to be erect ed by A. G. Parrish, corner of Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
Packing Companies Pay Fines.

Little Rock, June 14.-By the payment of $25000 the Hammond Packing and of S25,000 the Hammond Packing and promised the suits brought by the state against those companies under the anti trust law, involving hundreds of thous- ands of dollars in alleged penalties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
Mass Meeting.

mass meeting will be held at the opera house Friday evening in the in- terest of the opposition to the arbitrary annexation of Ensley to Greater Bir- mingham. The issues will be squarely met and all the features of the case will be fully discussed. A number of speakers will be present. both local and from the county at large, who will dis cuss the issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15

and Church street, the site of the old Baptist church and just in the rear of the county courthouse. The plans are for beautiful three-story structure, which will be modern in every respect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
Beouest to Trained Nurse.

Roanoke, Va, June 14-Mrs. M E. Mayo a trained nurse of this city, has been notified by Danville, Va, lawyer that Capt. William H. Blackwell, a for mer sweetheart, who died there recently, left his estate, worth S25,O00 and unen- cumbered to her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15

a crotch and half Nelson in 7:53 minutes. Jenkins had no chance against the cham pion, who toyed with him at will.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
Rail Mill To Start.

The open hearth department of the steel mill is ready to make steel and 1t is expected that rails will be rolled We'd nesday. The fires were lit In the fur naces last week.
 With the starting of the open hearth and the rail mill conditions will soon be normal. It is rumored that new orders have been secured and that the mill will scon be running at Its full capacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-15
EaIlinn Brick Kills Man.

Winfield, La, June 14.-Frank Linmil- lar, contractor of Shreveport, was in- stantly killed here today when a brick dropped by workman from the roof of a building under construction struck him on the head.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-13
LIFE GUARDS.

The Life Guards are two regiments of cavalry Corning part of the British household troops. They are gallant soldiers. and every loyal British heart is proud of them. Not only the Kings household. but yours. our. everybody z should have it's life guards. The need of. them is especially great when the greatest foes of life. diseases, find allies in the very elements. as colds influenza. catarrh. the grip, and pneu- monia do in the stormy month of March. The best way that we know of to guard against these diseases is to strengthen the system with Hoods Sarsaparil1a-the greatest of all life guards It removes the conditions in which these diseases make their most successful attack. gives vigor and tone to all the vital organs and functions and imparts a genial warmth to thi blood. Remember the weaker the sys- tenn the greater the exposure to dis ease. Hoods Sarsaparilla makes the system strong.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-13
POL.I'S

Patrons of Polls will enjoy the thoroughly meritorious bill arranged for next week. Charles E. Evans. late of Evans & Hoey, of "A Parlor Match Fame will headline the bill with his company of artists. presenting the newest one act farce by George Arliss entitled Its Up to You William" MT. Evans, who has come to the front as one of the most versatile of comedians has scored unusual success in this playlet. He is supported by a com potent cast.
 A well-balanced bill next week will contain for it's features some of the following: Sutcliffe Troupe, Scotch pipers, singers. dancers and acrobats; the Banks -Brezeale Duo, one of the most artistic musical acts in vaude- vile: Clark & Lee. presenting the clev- CT little comedy. song and dance s<it, entitled "The Chauffeur and the Maid"; Harvey & Lee. the inimitable Hebrew impersonators: Hickman Bros. &, Co.,. offering their latest comedy hit. "A Detective Detected': Youna & Wardell. in a sensational exhibition of Oriental jugglery; and entertaining motion pictures on the Eelectrograph.
 Last two performances. this after noon and tonight for Irene Franklin. the red-haired Queen of Vaudeville D and seven other all-star acts, on this weeks bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-13
Deaths and Funerals.

The funeral of Elizabeth Anna Chat los was held from the home, Connecti- cut avenue. yesterday afternoon, at { o'clock and from the German Reformed church. at 2:30. Rev. H. Wiener of hc1atinS. The church was filled with members of the church because of her close connection to the congregation she being president of the Young Ladies society. The church choir rendered a number of hymns appro- pr1ate to the occasion. The pail bear CTS were all members of the Young Mems Society of the church. William Brechlin. Edward Heldt. George John son. Gustave Hermann Charles May CT and Louis Raab. The interment was in Lakeview cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-13
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Large Display of

Large DlSpIdy OI
 early spring styles in jet and fancy in yelling at B. H. Dillon & Co.,, 1105 Main street.
 Exclusive Spring Suit Styles at The Laborde Co.,, next to Lanes and opposite Howland's. The new suits and costumes have been stepping out at a lively pace for some little time suits of modishness and tone at mod crate prices. Discriminating buyers will take great delight in making se- lections from their broad and com ual care in assembling has been taken. Shop now for Easter is the best ad- vice they give-will you do it? They are ready.
 Boys and Children's Suits.
 Every woman who appreciates un- usual values and correct style will be quick to see the advantage in buying the Boys Spring S uit here to-day. These suits are made by makers of es- tablished reputation-the garments are stylish serviceable and above all, suits-s1.5o, s2.oO, s25o, ss Plain and Knickerbocker styles-too good to be missed. Stop in to-day sure. John F. Keane 6 Co.,, Main at John St. Spring styles are ready for man or youth.
 Baby Carriages.
 Have you seen this seasons baby carriages The newest ones can be seen at N. Buckingham & Co.'S They say spare the baby bumps" by buy ing the Go-Cart or Carriage from a dealer who looks after the invisible parts as he does the visible ones. The 'ePullman Sleeper baby carriages are the newest in the carriage line and will appeal to all with it's sliding foot board and reclining back. Be sure and see them before buying, at Buck ingham's.
 Three Saturday Specials.
 A pre-Easter suit buying opportunity that women and misses will surely ap- preciate. Smart, new spring suit mod els in all the wanted shades, at less than you expected to pay. Every good style and color that the coming spring season will call it's own. A collection of over 300 suits, from first-class mak- CTS, at $10, $15, and SIS, instead of $15, so and s5. The suits are ready, and the values will speak for themselves to ev- cry woman who examines them. Springs latest style tendencies are in evidence-a display that every woman should see. Some particularly attrac- tive skirts at SS.75, s4.75 and $6. You will be favorably impressed with our showing of spring millinery. Gottlieb German Co.,, 1O4S Main street, opposite Howland's, the store with the unique oval display Xindo-~s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-13
WALSH WAS KING OF TWIRLERS
 LAST YEAR

A subscriber of a baseball weekly takes occasion to get a. whack at some of the New York baseball writers Who seem to have nothing to do but 10 iauo Christy Mathewson with such phrases as this ''Of course. ali will admit that Matty is the greatest pitcher. and stands in a class by hlmSeH Ine subscriber 1ntimateS that Matty may be in a class by himself but that there are others in a class a little higher than Christy. He mentions Ed. Walsh of the Chicago Americans and Morde- cai Brown of the Chicago Nationals. Both have been of great service to their respective clubs; both have gone into the box and saved the game at critical times: Matty took part in 56 games while Walsh toed the plate in 66: Matty had team behind him that batted for .2S7 against Walsh'S .225. On 2. number of occasions Christy was batted out of the box while the sub scriber can not recall g. time when Walsh was driven under the cover. Most if not all Walsh'S games were lost by the fielding behind him. Then take Brown. Matty has not been able to beat Brown either on the New York or Chicago fields for several years Matty's team bats .267 against Brown s .249. Matty cannot be overworked and not show the strain while Walsh can. as last seasons S6 games will bear wit ness. Walsh by his last years work is entitled to the honor of King with
 wants a sure win he chooses Brown
 Tn the Pittsburg game of Oct 4, had Brown lost the pennant was gone
 Then again in the play off of the great New York-Chicago tie game on Oct
 Brown was sent in to save the game
 and served his team as a king who has earned a throne second only to Ed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-13
CANS BEATS WHITE.
 WHITE NO FIGHTER

New York; March 13.-Joe Cans. the old master" who in the Zenith of his career was the king of all Hghtweights. is to-day not the Cans of old. The old punch, the punch that sent many an aspirant for championship honors. down and out for the count. is gone.
 Cans bested Jabez White last night in ten round bout. but the English man would have been beaten by any second rater. The concensus of opin- ion to-day is that White is the worst counterfeit that ever came from John Bulls domain.
 Cans f1oored his man twice in the sixth round. he floored him again after that. but the punches lacked the old power.
 White came over here heralded as a world beater. but the bout he put up last night will not win for him any championship honors. Cans was not the Cans of old. but he was good enough to best the Englishman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-13
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-13
TO MRS. JONES
 LIFE WAS FUTILE
Letter Written by Young Woman Before Suicide Received by Mother.

The letter long expected by Mrs. George Fox. of S51 Beechwood avenue. telling of the suicide of her daughter, Louisa Jessup Jones in San Francisco. was received yesterday. The letter was merely repetition of other letters written by the young woman, to the effect that life was without purpose, and not worth living.
 Mrs. Jones was the wife of Alexander Jones. a wealthy eccentric of New York, from wkom she had been Sepa- rated. He now resides in Washington. She had an allowance from her hus- band sufficient to meet her material needs She had been in ill health for a few months. Her friends attribute her suicide to despondency arising from her physical state