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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-09
EARLY's CASE HEARD.
Alleged Leper Demands Right to Ap-
 nenr in Court.

washington. Dec. S.-When the case of John R. Early, the alleged leper. came up in Police Court today, Ear ly's attorney asked that the case be quashed and the prisoner discharged. arguing his motion on constitutional grounds.
 Being overruled, exception was talk en and the attorney announced that Early would not consent to trial by Police Court unless he be permitted to be present in court.
 A move by the district counsel for an indefinite postponement which would mean practically life impris- onment for Early, was met with a mo- ton by Early's counsel for a post ponement until tomorrow. This was granted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-09
HARRISON E ACQUITTED
CASE or ALLEGED EMBExzLE-
 MENT IN COUNTY COURT.
Several other Cases Are Heard and Decisions fn Then Are Reserved
 By Judge Cas-

Three cases were tried by Judge Gaston in the County Court wednes- day. the first day of two-day ses- sion. A. c. Harrison. white man. charged with ombezxlement of a small sum of money from a loan company. was acquitted. The case of James Ingersoll. negro. with circumstances similar to those of Harrison, was taken under consideration.
 Mitchell Lewis, a negro, was tried for the charge of cruelty to animals. the specific complaint being that he killed bull owned by H. M. Hobbie. The evidence was circumstantiai, and the case was taken under considera- ton. Judge Gaston will announce his decision in the cases of both negroes Thursday morning.
 The cases of Ben and Hub ward, charged with violating written con tract with Oliver Ensur, a La Pine farmer, were continued until the next session of the court. The men were released from jail two days ago on bonds furnished by their former en- ploye-.
 Several insanity cases will be heard Thursday and the court will adjourn until January :
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-09

srnment rigid investigation to learn the Identity of alleged black hand members who have repeatedly threat ened the life of Major Joseph c Beale. Major Beale is a banker at Leeehburg and is former congress man. A number of persons are under surveillance. Arrests are expec,ea shortly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-09

lions. to the Grand Lodge room. and the presentation by them to retiring Grand Master Mallory of gorgeous bunch of flowers.
 Grand Secretary George Beauchamp was presented with e large cake by the Eastern Star members, as the most popular Mason in Alabama. A vote had been taken during the in- termission. and the count for MT. Beauchamp was almost unanimous.
 The Grand Lodge adjourned until the first Monday In December. 1910.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-09
Lirht Company sues,

The Citizens Light. Heat and Power Company has filed suit in the City Court against I. Leyystein for $3,I00 damages. alleging that Levystein broke contract to take electric cur rent from the Citizens Company for five years, which. according to the stipulation, forfeited the total sum for the remainder of the five years,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-09
CARRIE AT IT AGAIN.
Mrs. Nation wIeIds Ratchet in Wash Run-fou.

Washington, Dec. s.-Mrs Carrie Nation, who came here to keep her eye on Congress. went into the buff fet of the Union Station this after noon and taking out her hatchet. yielded it indiscriminately, smashing about $50 worth of bottled whiskey. She was at once arrested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-09

shot and killed herself early today. nearly half of her head being blown away. The body was found by a friend who boarded in the same house with her. Frank Land. her son, who
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-09

PICKETT SPRINGS, Bottled In bond, . fne Bourbon made in Owensboro, Ky.
 ( quarts S4.OO. express prepaid. I. Brickman q Co. Pensacola, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-09

Is a commercial agent of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad at Birmingham. Ala. has been notified ot the suicide. The family formerly lived at opelika. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-09
PHONE 1KrI

If everybody that Montgomery fur- nishes anything to eat. such as Fish. Oysters, Eggs. Poultry. Butter. etc. could only get to look at the thorough ly sanitary manner they are kept and the cleanliness in handling same I would be better satisfied to do business.
 Grimm Tatum,
 ss Monroe Street. "on the Corner" adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-09
s.r,. RemovaI Death,. Cau.e

Don't fail to see the Baby Opera Fri- day night and Saturday matinee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-09
Nixht niderr Active.

Cynthiana. Ky, Dec. S.--The barn of Edward Judy. together with 5000 pounds of tobacco at Beaver Baptist Church, this county. was burned last night presumably by night riders All telephone wires in the vicinity were cut and several shots fired. Judy was an independent grower. He recently sold his crop to local buyer but had not delivered 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-09

Song HemOVhf DehtHs D""es n Atlanta, Dec. s---Despondent be- cause her son had moved away from Atlanta, Mrs. George Land. aged DO,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-09

After the Blackhanders.
 Pittsburg. Dec. s.--Authorities of Leechburg, Pa, are conducting with representatives of the Federal gov-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-09
MURRAY HILL CLUB, LEWIS e, CASCADE, WILSON, GREEN RIVER,

FULL QUARTS e6.O0
 EMPRESS PAID. Gren Trading Co.,, PensaceIa, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-09
Holiday Hints---What to Buy Him
"On he Square"

Giving man something he can put to Is getting to be habit by the knowing Christmas buyersand why note Nothing is appreciated than sensible gifts of this kind Economy has been the watchword for the past months It's the men who have pracced mostly especially in the wearing apparel line--they the who presents of this kind to the best advantage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
ET0WAH WILL NOT
BULL. NEW PRISON
PROPOSED $4,000 BOND ISSUE DE.
FEATED -ANNEXATlON ELEC-
TON CARRIES, AND WILL GIVE
oADsDEN 10000 POPULATION.

Gadsden, September Especial. >
The vote yesterday on the matter of
issuing 100000 worth of bonds for the
purpose of constructing new county
prison was registered against the bonds
by a small majority. There were only
914 votes cast and of these 4S6 were
against and 42S in favor of the meas
ure. 1t will now probably be impera-
tive for the county commissioners to
issue county warrants for a sum suf-
ficient to make such repairs ON the old
structure as will meet the demands of
the state prison inspector.
Contrary to general expectation, the
people of the steel plant district voted
to be taken into this city by a large
majority. As result of the vote
taken on this proposition the steel
come a part of Gadsden and the city
lines will meet those of Alabama City.
This means that practically all of tn e
new population that will come as the
result of the renewed operations of the
steel plant and of the building of the
new rod, wire and nail mill will be-
come a part of Gadsden and will be
counted In the taking of the census
next year, insuring Gadsden an official
count of not less than 10000 to $4,000
people.
The new union station of the Louis
vile and Nashville railroad Is rapidly
nearing completion and will probably
be ready for use somewhat earlier than
was anticipated. Unless there is some
unexpected delay in some of the fix
lures the building will be in use some
time in November.
The Etowah County Baptist associa-
ton will meet on Thursday of this
week at Pilgrim Rest church. some six
miles south of this city. 1t is ex-
pected that there will be at least 200
delegates in attendance. No special
programme has been arranged The
annual election of officers will be one
of the features of the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
TALLADEGA INTERESTED.
Much Attention Given Proposed Az
tomobiIe Highway.

Talladega, September 28.-(Special.)
Much interest is manifested here in the
proposed automobile highway to the
east. Machines have frequently made
the trip from here to Birmin CHAM. the
drivers in every instance praising the
roads. The 2O-mile stretch from Tai
ladega to Admission is almost IDEAL For
years this county has had road work
ing system of it's own, in consequence
of which the highways are better than
the average.
AS the roadbed from here to Biz
mingham lies mainly over mountain
spurs, and along great escarpments OF
the Appallachians there is an absence
of mud in bad weather, while the
scenery is beautiful. and the many lit
tie villages along the route afford
pleasant stopping places for the auto
parties.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29

the engine and a car heavily loaded with
iron ore.
The state tax commissioners have been
here for a few days trying the tax case
of Weber & Coffin. large holders of
timber land in Franklin county, who, 1t
was claimed by the county tax commits
sioners, assessed their taxes at 80 an
acre where in reality they were realizing
from 50 to S12 an acre for the timber.
The county tax commissioner raised their
assessment to So, the firm appealed to
the board of county revenue, who re-
versed the raise, again assessing them
$3.50 an acre. The county tax commits
sioner appealed to the state commission
ers, who, after hearing complaints, or
dered the company's assessment placed
at So an acre or 81 more than the county
commissioner assessed them.
On the first Saturday in October farm
ers in Franklin county will have a big
horse swappers' convention in RUSSELL
vile. 1t has been said the meeting will
be more for the discussion of the consti-
tutional prohibition amendment than for
the purpose intended.
Enterprlsing citizens OF RussellVllle
have solicited the aid of the Birmingham
Board of Trade and other organizations
in their appeal to the Alabama railroad
commission to order the Northern Ala
bama Railroad company to install better
railroad passenger service on their road.
The people also have asked the aid of the
newspapers. who are interested in having
their papers placed in the homes of the
people, here several hours earlier. The
morning papers especially will be bene-
fitted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
GOODS ROADS DELEGATES.
Number of Morgan County Men to Be
at Meeting Here.

Decatur September 2S.-(Special)-
bate Judge William E. Skeggs has ap-
pointed the following citizens of this coun-
twas delegates to the Good Roads asso-
citation, which meets in Birmingham on
October IA and Is: J. Fl. Corsbie, w. ".
Echols, John d. McClanahan, w. 8. Rob-
erts, DR.. F. B. Hunter, A. g. Patter-
son, r. A. summerford, j. M. Jackson
D. w. Day, James A. Forman, Abe Ryan.
Judge E. M. Russell, John d. Duna-
way, ]. i. crow, James A. McCutchen,
w. G. Walling, Wiley Stewart, w. t.
Oden, J. E. Stephenson. A. A. Hardage,
e. H Allison, DR.. B. w. Watson, c.
Ed Albes, John d. Wyker and John w.
Knight.
This county is greatly interested in the
good roads meeting at Birmingham, ow-
ing to the fact that the county is now
building a system of good roads and
many miles of these roads have already
been completed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
Dickinson Makes Attack on
The Age-HeraId
MASS MEETING LAST NIGHT
F. M. Jackson Tells of His Trim to
Kansas, Where He Found Pro-
hlbition a Great Success.
Personal and General.
BY c. H. MANDY.

Ensley, September 2S.-(Special) AT the
mass meeting held tonight at the Ensley
opera house by the advocates of the con-
stitutional amendment, the campaign in
Beat As was fairly launched, an organiza-
ton was effected and campaign commit
tees named. The house was comfortably
filled. Many ladies were in the audience
There were a number of those opposing
the amendment present, although the
meeting was Enthusiastically in favor of the
measure
II. c. Russell was elected temporary
chairman and called the meeting to order.
The following were placed In nomination
and elected to the official positions: w.
l. Cochran, campaign manager; T. f.
West, secretary; Walker Ward, treasurer.
Executive committee: George R. Byrum.
w. R. Stewart. w. B. Bridge, r. L.
Daniels. Robert Neil, C. s.. Williams.
the Rev. ]. j. Williams. Finance COM
mittee: Joseph Martin. J. W. Minor, the
Rev. L. A. Reagor, w. H. Davis, e. w.
Ayeryt.
A number of men from Birmingham had
seats on the stage, including F. NJ. Jack
son, the Rev. A. j. Dickinson, the Rev.
l. F. Whitten, the Rev. DR.. Preston
Blake. ]. B. Wadsworth, R. NJ. Goodall,
Walter L. Sessions and others.
+. NJ. Jackson was the first speaker
and he made an interesting talk. He
referred to his recent visit to Kansas
and said the people there were happy
and prosperous since the adjustment of
the saloon. He was followed by the Rev.
A. j. Dickinson, who, In the course of
his remarks, charged that an immense
sum of money was being contributed by
a fvyh fr11o b he
ment. He impugned the motives of The
Age-Herald in opposing the measure and
by inference suggested it was bought
by the whisky trust"
What is behind the tremendous en-
ergy and effort The Age-Herald is put
ting forth to defeat the amendment"
asked DR.. Dickinson What is the cause
of such efforts to defeat our measure? 1
don't know that they are being paid. but
If the whisky trust will offer $500 for
a little newspaper in South Alabama,
what would they pay for a big Brming-
ham daily?"
He referred to the editor of The Age
Herald several times in his remarks and
on one occasion said that he doubted If
Ed Barrett had been in church twice in
two years"
He made a vigorous speech In favor
of the amendment, and said the issue was
clearly saloons or no saloons" He spoke
of the conditions that came under his
personal observation previous to the ad-
vent of prohibition and predicted that to
defeat the amendment would mean the
return of the saloon. He spoke at length
on the right to search premises that were
under suspicion and insisted that the law
as 1t stands now permits it. He made
an earnest appeal to the voters of Beat
% to stand by their guns on November
% and vote the amendment into the con-
stitution.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
Ressemer Fans Stirred Up.

Bessemer fans are very much stirred
up over the protest Of yesterdays game
by Grasselli. 1t is generally said that this
is baby play. They charge that VIII
O'Mara, the catcher of the BessZEler
team, is a professional. Mr.. O'Mara,
who is widely known here, denies
having played professional baseball
within the three years required by
the rules of the league. The action of
Grasselli will win them no friends, as 1t
appears that if they had won the series
they would not have protested the games.
All true lovers of the sport regret to
see the boys from Grasselli take such
a step after being beaten. There appears
to be little doubt Of the protest being dis
allowed, but the fans are very indignant
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
BOY SUCCU MBS TO
FEARFUL INJURIES
CHILD OF ROSCOE HOLMAN DIES
AT SELLVILLE-TAX CON-
MISSION ACTS-PEOPLE WANT
BETTER TRAIN SERVICE.

Russellville, September 2S.-(special)-
Roscoe Holman, the 12-year-old son of
Thomas Holman, who was run over and
badly injured by "dinlxy" engine at
No. . mines of the Sheffield Coal and Iron
company Saturday, died Sunday. The lit
tie fellows leg was broken in two places.
his collarbone broken and he was COM
petely scalped of his hair. 1t seems that
his mother had sent him out to hunt some
cows and he instead went to the mine
and was riding the ore trains, and in at
tempting to alight was thrown between
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
Faces Murder CHARGE.

Talladega, September Especially
The trial of Ernest Pritchard for
killing his father-in-law, Robert Gal
legly, Is progressing In the city court.
Much interest is being manifested In
the case, the courtroom being crowded
with spectators. Several small children
are witnesses in the case The quarrel
was in reference to boardbill. The
case will probably be concluded and
given to the jury by night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
Harvest Moon Festival.

1.-THE Harvest Moon Festival" which
will be given by the ladies of the Rob-
erts School Improvement association on
Friday night next will be a unique and
enjoyable affair. There will be Madam
Therassa, a European palmist; Zatolla,
Queen of Cairo, for fortune telling; Sweet
Rebecca at the Well and many other fea-
lures that will be out of the ordinary
There will be tableaux vivants, vocal
selections by local favorites, and the
Bessemer band will furnish spirited nil
sic. The ladies of the society are MAX
ing efforts to have the Roberts schod
painted and in addition to the good work
they have already done, will put ivy
around the walls. The school owes much
to the efforts of the ladies who hive
interested themselves in this work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
Award of Contracts Postponed.

Mayor d. f. Sugg and the public i'm
provement committee met tonight at the
city hall for the purpose of opening the
bids on the new sidewalk and street i'm
provements.
Owing to misunderstanding among the
competitors, the matter was postponed
until the next meeting OF the city coun-
ell when the bids will be opened and the
contract awarded.
The city council will meet next Thurs
daV September 30
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
Personal and General.

Mrs. Ruby Loyde Of Clinton. La, who
has been visiting her relatives, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee White, and Mr.. and Mrs. e. j.
Owen, returned to her home today.
Mrs. Thomas r. Walker began her work
yesterday as county supervisor of music.
She will be assisted by Miss Katherine
Battle of Birmingham.
A meeting of the Ensey Sunday School
association will be held at the Presby-
terrain church Wednesday evening at
o'clock. Officers will be elected for the
ensuing year.
Miss Myrtle Lemay has returned from
Cincinnati She was accompanied by her
aunt, Mrs. ]. C. Rogers, and Mrs Ed
win Ball.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
Marriage Announced.

Mrs. A C. Kelley announces the mar
riage of her daughter, Eunice, to George
Percy Benton, on October 20. The con-
tracing parties are prominent in Besse-
mer, Miss Kelley having a most or friends
Mr. Benton is the junior member of the
firm of Benton Bros, and the alderman
from the First ward with Mr. Batson.
Congratulations are being showered on
the happy young couple and their mar
month
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
MASS MEETING At
BESSEMER TONIGHT
Lawrence and Jackson VIII
Both Make Speeches
CITY WAS IN DARKNESS
Trolley Accident Puts Lights and
Motor Power Plants Out of Com
mission = Personal and Gen.
eral News of Bessemer.

Bessemer, September 2S.-(Special. "A
call for a meeting of those favoring the
amendment was issued in the city this
morning for Friday night at o'clock
at Reble hall The Rev. Brooks Law
renee and f. NJ. Jackson will be present
and will make speeches. A campaign
committee will be organized for this city
and district. The call for the meeting
will be widely advertised, as the leaders
are very DESTROYS of having a large crowd.
It is hoped by the prohibition leaders to
carry Bessemer by a large majority and
a hard effort will be made to do so. 1t
will be remembered that the local box
went for prohibition by a majority of
over 100 at the last election.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
Commissioners Inspect Pixies.

Huntsville, September 2S.-(Special.)-
Probate Judge Lawler and the Madison
county commissioners are on their an
nual tour of inspection of the pixies of
Madison county. Several new pixies have
been completed and old ones rebuilt with
ing the past year, and the county has
about It's miles of frst-class pixies into
every locality.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
FOR SALE

$50 feet on S. w. corner Ave.
A and 18th street, and 100 feet
on S. E. corner Ave. A and 18th
street-both pieces running
back to alley. This property
must be sold for division Of the
Thompson heirs. Can be sold
in part or as a whole. It is well
improved and brings in good
rental. We consider it splen-
did investment property. For
further information call on
FOWLKES BROS. & co.
Bell Phone 1923
222-223 Brown-Marx Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
City Thrown Into Darkness.


The trolley jumped on the curve near
Smiths station on the North Bessemer car
last night near midnight and nearly %
poles were leveled, throwing the city into
darkness until this morning. Cars were
run from Bessemer to Church street and
from Birmingham to Smiths Crossing,
making 1t necessary for passengers to
walk nearly mile to make the transfer.
All plants in the city dependent on cleo
tricity were out of commission until noon
today.
This is the second time within the past
few weeks that an accident of this kind
has happened and 1t is a source of great
annoyance to citizens of Bessemer. The
people of this city who are forced to
make the trip to Birmingham often are
making many complaints on the service.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
To Give Immense Barbecue

Huntsville, September 2S.-(Special.)-
Preparations are being made for the
largest barbecue ever given in Madison
county or northern Alabama on the open
ing day of the Tennessee Valley fair Oc-
tober IL. The barbecue will be given by
the candidates for county offices and bus
mess men of Huntsville. The committee
on arrangements is counting on serving
5000 Individual dinners and carload of
cattle hogs and sheep will be consumed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29

arranged shows taste and forethought
The following programme will be rem
dered:
Organ-Miss Corrie R. Handley.
Soprano-Miss Haidee Tutwiler.
violin-Mr. William Gussen
Observation-Disclosures to Third Act Of
Lohengrin, Wagner.
Soprano Eolo--"A Gypsy Maiden" l..
Henry Parker.
Violin Solo-Romance from Second Con-
certo Weiniawski.
Organ-(a) Before the Altar Waith:
(b) ITO Wild Rose" Mcdowell; (c)
ITO the Evening STAR Wagner.
Soprano Solo--(violin obligato), ANGELS
Serenade," Brazoc.
Organ--Grand march from Lenore SYM
phony, Raft.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
Orqan Recital.

The organ recital to be given at the new
PresbyterianNchurch on Thursday for the
benefit of the organ fund promises to
be largely attended and the programme
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
Personal and General.

The Birmingham Railway, Light and
Power company has begun work on the
new depot on First avenue and Eigh-
teenth street.
Mayor Lewis announces that the officers
will pour a quantity of liquors which
have been confiscated during the last few
months into the sewers.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Siepel was rushed to the hospital last
night and operated on. The little fellow
has been SUFFERING with typhoid and had
a relapse He was resting easily to-
night ard hope is entertained for his re-
cOyery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-29
Roberts
& Son

1.-THE BIG ALABAMA HOUSE,"
Printers, Binders, photographers, sta
TONERS, Engravers and Stamp Makers.
1810-1812 Third Avenue, between 18th
and 18th Streets.
Phones 22s.