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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
COURT OFFICIALS SAY COURTHOUSE IS MUCH TOO SMALL Rooms Are Inadequate, Corri- dorS Are Crowded, and
 Everything "Jammed'
NO FlREPROOF ROOMS
 FOR PUCLIC RECORDS
Lack of Jury Rooms Makes Passage of Corridors Necessary Where Men Can Be Subjected to Out
 side Influences.

The inadequacy of the Jefferson county court house is becoming such that it is causing considerable discussion not only among the judges and other county officers, but among citizens in general While the consensus of opinion is that the records of the county are not sufficiently protected, the prime cause of complaint is the lack of room. which is fast becom- ing a problem
 Following are some expressions given yesterday relative to the matter:
 City Court Judge c. A. Senn: "On the question of the inadequacy of the courthouse l could talk for an hour, but, briefly. the conditions are absolutely de- plorable. l do not believe there is coun- ty in the state whose circiut eourtrooms are not superior to those of Jefferson county. The ventilation in our courthouse is horrible, the halls are always crowded and most uncomfortable. We have no waiting rooms for the ladies, who are forced to come to the courthouse and we have not sufficient number of jury rooms. As it is at present the. juries must be marched through the halls, where no telling what influences might be brought to bear upon them. There are a dozen other features of the inadequacy, but speaking generally it simply comes down to this, that conditions are of kind that the business of the courts cannot be properly attended to-.
 Circuit Judge A. A. Coleman: "The present courthouse is utterly inadequate in every way In the first place, we have no waiting rooms for witnesses, who must now sit in the halls, which are always crowded. There is not a sufficient num- Der of jury rooms, the judges have no private rooms where they may talk with privacy and all of the courtrooms are entirely too small. My idea of the solu- tion of the question is the erection of splendid building in Capital park at the head of Twentieth street. The property where the courthouse now stands Is very valuable, and could be sold for several hundred thousand dollars, and In the park there is ample room for the erection of a splendid courthouse and county jail."
 
 house is wholly inadequate but I am of the opinion that if it is possible we had better get along with the present accom- modations for while on account of the enormous expense it would throw upon the county were a new building erected"
 Clerk of the Criminal Court John G. Bradley: "The work of the courts has simply outgrown the present courthouse in every department, and an enlargement of the present building or the erection of new one is a necessity. Within a year or two 1t will be impossible to transact the business of the courts with the present accommodations. As 1t is, now, the rec ords are absolutely unprotected, and it Is even impossible to keep the papers and books of the grand jury where they can not be delved into by any and everybody We need more room and fireproof vaults for the records in all departments of the courts"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
BILL AS INDORSED
 TAKES IN ENSLEY

The board of directors of the Bir- mingham Chamber of Commerce met yesterday afternoon in the club rooms and. after careful consideration of the Greater Birmingham bill as prepared by its special committee, indorsed 1t unanimously and petitioned the legisla- ture to enact 1t Into law.
 The board had before 1t City En- gineer Nicolson and went over the lines of the bill to make sure that they were right. It takes in Ensley Wylam Thomas and straightens the lines of the old bill.
 It will be introduced by Jere 0. King and big committee of the Chamber of Commerce will be appointed to go to Montgomery and lobby in it's interest. The bilr will be advertised in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Terminal Opening WiH
 Be Wade Notable Ebenf

The directors of the Business Mems league held well-attended meeting last night and completed a number of plans for the opening of the Terminal on April 6. A. H. Ford of the committee on arrangements reported that Captain MeCrossin had consented to take charge of the military parade and that it would be one of the most complete ever given by the local military Chief A. V. Bennett will give the use of as much of his fire apparatus as possible. Dr. A P. Montague of Howard college has tehdered the use of his cadets, tn e Boys Industrial school band will be on hand, and other music will be pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
CREDITORS ELECT
 THREE TRUSTEES
REFEREE IS ASKED TO EMPOWER
 TRUSTEES OF THE BIRMINGHAM
 COAL AND IRON co. TO CON- TINUE OPERATION OF PLANTS.

Creditors representing about $950,oO0 of the obligations of the Birmingham Coal and Iron company met yesterday morning in the office of Referee Alex Birch and elected A. w. Smith, w. P. G. Harding and James Bonnyman trustees, and their bonds were fixed at $25,O00.
 The trustees passed resolution asking that the trustees be empowered to con- tinue the operations of the plants of the company and MT. Birch signifed his in tention of issuing such an order The re- port of the auditor was received, and the creditors adjourned at noon. All of the 400 creditors of the concern were repre- sented at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
DELEGATION WILL
 CALL ON GOVERNOR

Montgomery, March 22.-(Special)-At meeting of the ladies of the City Feder- ation of Women's Clubs this afternoon 1t was decided to urge Governor Conner to rescind his determination not to send delegates from Alabama to the confer ence on child labor at New Orleans. March 29-3. The meeting developed nothing of a sensational nature, the ladies deciding that it would be best for Ala bama to be represented.
 The following were appointed to call upon the governor and present the ques- tion: Mrs. May Rushton, Mrs. Leon Well, Mrs. Walter Fisk and Miss Rutson Hatchett.
 Mrs Phares Coleman, president of the state federation, was also present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
GREAT REVIVAL
 BEGINS IN APE
jouri VIRGINIA MAN WILL CoNDUC
 AND HE SAYS HE WILL NOT SATISFIED WITH LESS Tnth.. 1900 CONVERTS. lin u

Beginning with the first sundW. Fer Anr,l +hara Y,,,1 ha ha,s .or,oa os. Judge
 -, he Rev. Val hieetlnss at the rrst Mewe the church' and preparations are being. Kelly. to make it the greatest revival Biihe Rev. ham has had since the one held boDinson, Jones and B. o. Excell, fifteen yeN ',i niooi 7,
 A feature of the meetings will sre stir singing by the choir, which will bs - good posed of 200 trained voices from the Ntrib- rious Methodist churches in the distranpll- ,rn,o n,oros ,,,,, h. .,,,,a +o .,,. h,,, Aeflin
 w be"o De .uAeu 'o 'no Ois was ereah' "nile there "ih pc d large orc and tra in addition to these three instrumg
 W. H. Maxim will be in charge orn the music, and is busy organizing the eve ol "e iii'' pa. "ni pe neio by re- nouncement of which will be made fl Age-Herald.
 The Rev. MT. Brown of Virginaswill in charge of the revival and in lel all received by the Rev. l.. c. Branscon, a. pastor of the First Methodist church. hes. has stated that he will not be satisfied t with less than 1500 converts. He has just completed revival in Lynchburg, Va, and reports state that 900 converts werer the record for ten days.
 It is expected that even the immense seating capacity of the First Methodis- church may be taxed to hold the crowdI attending the meetings, and should sue be the case, the meetings will be trans ferred to the Hippodrome auditbH ' u
 The organist for the meetings A<A c. P. Curry of Arkansas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Palmetto Golf Tournament,

Aiken, s. C., March 22-The annual tournament of the Palmetto Golf club opened here today. Some excellent scores were made in the qualifying round for the Southern Cross cup R. c. Watson, 8. Leroy, B. A. Thompson, J. c. Tappin, o. Perrin, J. B. Taylor, H A. Sands and c. M. Hinle making the highest score, qualifying for tomor- rows play. The featlre of today's qualifying game was the playing of R. c. Watson of the Garden City Golf club, Long Island. He scored 7S and won the cup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
BEAUTIFUL WEATHER FOR
 THIS WEEKS OPENING

Another gown for dressy occasif l was of the new shade of dahlia
 was of messaline and cut en tra IA 1 The gown was elaborate1y tuckek l both the corsage and the sleeves, | the yoke, which was of the daint#
 lace, were outlined by a band of
 messaline artistically braided. # l extended in panel effect down the f4 of the gown to the hem of the skir
 The braidlng was very handsome an in beautiful design. Tire collar ha the daintiest touch of the dahlia mes saline on 1t, giving the Frenchiest sor
 of touch to the pretty creation. A third costume from the myriad of modish ones was a coat suitsa palest blue pongee. The skirt was
 on severely tailored lines, and the Id
 coat was trimmed with large brass bI
 tons and pipings of black messaliz
 The lining was heavy white satin.
 Since the first view yesterday moa
 ing the millinery section has been H
 vaded with eager visitors anxious
 a glimpse of the seasons choicest 5 most exclusive creations. E
 One of the most attractive mod among many beautiful creations vFa{
 French conceit in lavender chip W
 the high crown formed entirelyM
 Parma violets. At the side waM huge bunch of grapes-yellow, gM and lavender. From the sides, thr&
 the hat were run broad lavender M
 bons which crossed in the back M
 a bouffante bow. M From their own works was a oS of hat. It was an enormous leg~H -white-and around the crown WI
 double ruching of lavender ribbor4 terspersed with punches of sweet M
 Above this and extending well oveE crown was a tiny wreath of gera M leaves with here and there geranium bud. The finishing touM this chic chapeau was a large bd lavender ribbon at the back with long streamers.
 In addition to the millinery an x
 offerings the firm of Caheen Br( is showing the most up-to- dat elaborate stock, of waists. embroid <
 dress fabrics, Ribbons, gloves, hof laces and everything that a shop #H
 reputation is famed for. ParticISS3 can the demand for pretty lingeltXM satified and the dainty lace anc&2 broidery effects are charmingly & toned. The opening will continu3zz l day. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
FOSTER CALLED
 TO PRESIDENCY

A call to the presidency of the Ala bama Synodical college has been made to the Rev Dr. Sterling J. Foster, pas tor of the South Highlands Presby- terian church. pr. Foster will leave for Anniston today and go further into the matter. He has not as yet, how ever, accepted the call but it is con- sidered very probable that he will
 pr. Foster is one of the most promi- nent divines in the state and his friends regard the calling of him to this re- sponsble position as a worthy tribute to his ability.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Talk at High School.

Dr. Jones spoke to the pupils of the High school yesterday morning during the regular auditorium hour.
 Dr. Jones spoke to the students on the general line of the problems of the fu- ture. He discussed several different topics. among them being the relation of the sexes and international peace.
 The talk was of but few minutes duration but was highly entertaining and instructive to the pupils. Dr. Jones dwelt briefly upon the importance of the schools and placed the high schools of the coun- try at the head of all the forces which will tend to solve the great problems of the future
 Dr. Jones left last night for Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yester- day as follows:
 Owen Carver of Pratt City to Miss Lottie Renow.
 Marney McWilliams of Maben to Miss Annie Walanski
 Thomas J. Newman of Bessemer to Miss Everett A. Majors.
 Frank D. Rimer of Memphis to Miss Annie Belle Taulbert.
 w. A Estes of Epes to Miss Min nei Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23

vided for the parade, which will occur in the morning.
 The speech making. it was decided, will take place in the early afternoon at the Terminal station. In this cere- mony prominent citizens of Blrming- ham and officials of the companies will take part.
 John L. Parker of the committee on the banquet reported his plans. It will be one of the largest attended ban quets held in years, and will begin at o'clock at the Hotel Hillman. The committee on railroad rates reported that rates will be materially reduced for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Hanging for kidnapers.

Harrisburg, Pa, March 22.-A bill ing Kidnapping a felony, punishableG by death by hanging, was introduc,' the senate tonight by MT. James C zerne county. This measure is re the Willie Whitla Kidnapping.
 word reached here that the Wrhitf& had been recovered, both the senat house adopted a concurrent resol-- empowering Goveror Stuart to offer Fl E. ward of s15, 900 for information leadis [ q the arrest and conviction of the kidnR "A of the boy, "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Mothers Whip Their Daughters.

Atlanta. March 22.-Two girls, one of whom had been married but had left her husband, were chastised at the local po- lice barracks this morning in the presence of the police matron by their mothers, following declaration by the city record CT that mother had the right to whip her daughter until she was twenty -one years of age" This course was agreed upon in lieu of fine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Mexican Gunhoat on Duty.

Mexico City, March 2.-It is reported that the Mexican gunboat Guerrero, which has just arrived at the port of Salina Cruz from England, will proceed shortly to Central American waters. The Cue rero is the best vessel in the Mexican navy. Unquiet conditions in the neigh boring republican to the south causes the trip of the Guerrero.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Robert Abraham,

Robert Abraham, age 45 years, died at 1:30 o'clock yesterday morning at Avenue F and Twentieth street The brought to Birmingham Saturday for treatment The remains were sent to Coalburg at 3:3o o'clock yesterday aft ernoon by the Green Undertaking com pany for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Protest on Hosiery r

New York, March 22.-Representv rhes-| from three large jobbing houses aradache| pertinent stores throughout the ceeA sadI met at the Waldorf today to devise sveryI and means to prevent the adoption perfecsI proposed tariff schedule on cotton Eos A committee was appointed to raise f,,r, and obtain publicity and to generally M Y | ganize the opposition to the pro
 duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Whisky for Rheumatism

To one-half point good whisky add one ounce syrup sarsaparilla, and one ounce Toris compound, which can be procured of any. druggist. Take in teaspoonful doses before each meal and before retr- ing. Followed up, this is sure remedy. l. 3-23-2t-tu-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Mrs. Willie S. Morris.

Mrs. Willie s. Norris, age fl years, died at 6:45 o'clock last evening at the family residence, 1920 Seventh avenue The deceased was the wife of T. E. Morris. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Madame Modleska Improvinq.

Los Angeles. March 22.-Latest reports from the bedside of Madame Helena Mod jeska, who is ill at her home at Balba, are that she is considerably improved,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
CITY ITEMS.

Sunday School Chorus.-Members of the Jefferson County Sunday School chorus have been requested to meet in the basement of the First Methodist church Friday evening at o'clock, the occasion being the Sunday school grad uating exercises. There will be 100 in the graduating class
 Negro Badly Stabbed.-Late Sunday night two police officers found A ne- gro named w. E. Burley in the vicin- ity of the car barn suffering severely from number of knife wounds When found he was in semi conscious con dition and could not tell where he was when cut. Gurley, however, gave the name of a negro whom he believes cut him.
 G. A. R. Encampment.-Genera or ders just issued fix April 19 as the date for the annual emcampment of the Alabama department, Grand Army of the Republic. Commander in- Chief Judge Henry M. Nevius of New Jersey and members of his staff from various parts of the country will attend. A big camp fire will be given In the evening of that date.
 Negro Murderer Caught.-City De- tectives Baker and Perkerson yester- day arrested John Henry Williams, the negro charged with murdering Louis Evans. The murder which Williams is said to have committed occurred in a negro house in Fifth alley between Twenty second and Twenty third streets, Sunday night. The wife of the murdered man Is also under arrest be- ing charged as an accessory to the mur- der.
 Wilson Investigation Postponed- Upon the earnest solicitation of other county officials Coroner B. l.. Brasher decided yesterday to postpone the in- Vestigation of the death of Mrs. Jane Wilson indefinitely. It will be re- called that Mrs Wilson was mysteri- ously murdered near Morris several weeks ago. Afew days ago the cor oner announced that he would hold the Investigation on next Friday, and for the reason previously stated he has again postponed any action on his part.
 Will Bxhume Remains.--Coroner B. L. Brasher received an order from Solic- ftor H. P. Hefin yesterday to exhume the body of the child of Mrs. Baker It is alleged that the child was pois- oned by Mrs. Bertha Taylor, an aunt. Mrs. Taylor Is now under indictment charged with poisoning her father, John Baker, but was granted bond some time ago in the sum of $500. The remains of the child will be exhumed at an early date and the stomach will be analysed for poison
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
THE WEATHER.

Washington, March 22.-Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi Fair Tuesday and Wednesday, warmer Tues day; moderate southeast winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Local office ueited States weather bu-

Local office Upited States weather bu- reau, Birmingham, Ala. Weather report for "A hours ending p. m., March 23, 1909:
 MaximHm temperature ... ... ... =. 54 Minimum temperature ... ... ... a. 47 Mean temperature =. , ,. - KS Normal temperature =. .. m " =. 5S Excess since January 1, 1909 ........... 256 IASSipildtiOH ... U Total precipitation since January l.
 1909 =. ... ... =. ...17S7 Excess since January l. 19O9 ....... f. A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
B. T. Shaw 6 Son. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Go.

woodlswn Undertaking O.. Phones 70
The Marshall republican., 1909-03-19
NEW FRANKFORT

Miss Music returned to her home
near Brunswick after an extended
visit with relatives here.
Mrs. Edgar Ballew and children
are visiting relatives in New
Frankfort.
Mrs. G.. e. Whining is spending
a few days in New Frankfort.
DR.. Ford was called to our town
Sunday to see l.. Reisacher, who
was a very sick man.
Matt Babler spent a few days in
Slater with his parents.
Mrs. Jane Huff spent last week
with relatives in the Good Hope
neighborhood.
Boss Schmidt was called toJones
burg to attend the funeral of his
brother-in-law which took place
Thursday.
The public sale of w. Suppe Mon
day was well attended.
Mrs. Geo. c. Haines is reported
on the sick list.
Henry Whining went to Naper-
vile, ILL.,, last Wednesday.
The Marshall republican., 1909-03-19

merce for the group, it's population
is about fifty or sixty thousand
and many good substantial build
ings are found on its principal
streets these business blocks are
owned and controlled principally
by Americans and Europeans.
The city proper is built in a val
ley only a few feet above the level
of the sea and it's streets are very
level only near the limits of the
city where the mountains are APP
preached. These streets are broad
and are bordered by palms and
other ornamental shrubs; the
houses are built we'll back from
the streets and the lawns are well
kept having all kinds of beautiful
flowers and plants also trees and
shrubs of every description, all of
these make the scene most beauti-
full, it seems as though nature and
human effort have both done their
utmost here and to my mind it 10
the garden spot of the world.
The harbor is small but is well
protected from the sea by a sea
wall and there Is accommodation
for a number of ships in this har-
Dor. The beaches are low and
there is fine surf bathing at all
seasons Of the year, the bottom is
sandy and it is great sport to ride
the waves as they come rolling in
one who has never been in the surf
has missed a great deal of fun for
there is no sport to be enjoyed
more.
l will close now and if this does
not find the waste basket will try
and write some articles about the
Philippines and its people.
Very respectfully,
Charles b. McMahan. ,
The Marshall republican., 1909-03-19
CAS'T1ORa IA
For Infants and Caildeer,
The Kind yos Have Always Bought
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PLEASANT HILL


Misses Opal Netherton and Bes-
sic Haynes went to Gillian Sunday.
Miss Alice Brown spent Sunday
afternoon with Mrs. Frank Mattix.
Several from this place attended
the Linn Grove Literary society
last Friday evening.
Mrs. Frank Hoener was shopping
in Slater last Saturday.
Born to Mrs. VIM. billy a ten
lb. boy Wednesday March 10th.
John Hoener spent Sunday with
home folks.
Claude Edwards was the guest
of Sam Hoener Sunday afternoon.
Frank Kiso was in this neighbor-
hood last Saturday.
Sunday school al Fish Creek
church every Sunday morning at
10 o'clock every body come.
George Howard was the guest
of Hall Shumate Sunday.
Mrs. M. E. Divers who is sick is
improving right along.
Misses Hannah and Freda Hoe
ner and Lottie Smith went some
where Sunday. We asked them
where they went, but they told us
they forgot where 1t was.
Hall Shumate is working in this
neighborhood this week.
Ohio Colt was shopping in Sla-
ter last Saturday.
The Marshall republican., 1909-03-19
Rose & Buckner Opening

AS mentioned in last weeks pap
er, Rose g. Buckner Mercantile Co,
had their opening at Slater Satur-
day and they were favored by an
ideal day. The vast crowd that
attended the opening received a
splendid treat in the music by
Vawters' Concert orchestra, hand
some souvenir plates for the ladies
and fine note books for the gentle
men. The store is a credit to Sla-
ter and Saline, is ably manned and
will no doubt prove a big success.
The Marshall republican., 1909-03-19
M v. c. Baseball Schedule

The heaviest schedule that the
college has ever had has been ar
ranged for the coming season not
only in the number of games to
be played but also in the quality
of the opposing teams. Some of
the stronger teams that have
never appeared on the campus are
Kirksville Normals. This team
from all reports will be unusually
strong. ottawa V. also plays two
games and is one of the strongest
teams in Kansas being in the same
rank as Baker and the Haskell In
dams. The Indians finish up the
season with two games and we
know what to expect from them.
The first game will be played with
Wentworth Military Academy, Apr
l at Marshall.
Westminster College April 5 at
Fulton.
School for Deaf April 6, at Fulton.
Kirksville Normals, April 9 & 10
at Marshall.
William Jewell College April is &
16 at Marshall.
Missouri University, April % at
Marshall
School for Deaf, April 2s, at Mar
shall
Westminster College, April 80 at
Marshall.
Central College, May 3 at Fayette
ottawa University, May 6 & I at
Kirksville Normals, May 10 at
Kirksville.
American School of Osteopathy,
May IL at Kirksville.
William Jewell College May IT &
Is at Liberty.
Central College May 10, at Mar
shall.
Haskell Indians, May 20, & 81, at
Marshall.
Coach Spencer says that things
look much brighter for a winning
team this season than they did
last year at the same time.