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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29
SOLDIER SPANKED
 BY OLD CITIZEN

Sam Arlington. a private in the regu- lar army and who Is on a furloush. spent yesterday in Birmingham on his way from Washington to his home in New Orleans. and had one combat which was sufficient to tone his nerves up to any kind of a conflict
 He was visiting his brother. Will H. Arlington at Avondale, who took a day off to show him the town. They started to town on an East Lake car when a man, about TO years of age. proceeded to take exceptions to the soldiers uniform.
 The color didn't strike him as right. a large quantity of whisky apparently having made him color blind. He abused Arlington at strenuous rate for several minutes until the latter be- came tired and called for quietness. This wrought the old fellow up and he sh owed fight.
 Nearly 50 years was the difference in his age and the young soldiers, and Arlington declined to fight. This brought on more talk from the old fellow, and he followed up his words by skipping the youngsters face. He then tripped him quickly over his knee and before the startled soldier could gather his wits had applied sev- eral strenuous slaps to him.
 Arlington jumped up and the old fellow drew a long knife and made the remark that he would carve both uniform and soldier, but changed his mind suddenly when his station was reached and he had to get off the car. He glared at Arlington as he was leav- ing though. The latter was unhurt by his experience, but is full of curiosity regarding just what made the old fel- low mad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29
BERT ROBERTS
 IS DISCHARGED

Bert Roberts, the former deputy sherin who was recently placed in the county tail on a charge of highway robbery, the offense alleged to have been committed at East Lake, was discharged yesterday and he has been released from prison.
 Roberts, with two other young men, was arrested few days ago on the charge of holding up couple at East lake several weeks ago. The victim in the case claims that the highwaymen took about ssO from him. The East Lake authorities were engaged for several weeks in working up the case. Two or the young men arrested have been bound over to await the action of the grand jury
 Yesterday morning, however, Roperts went before the mayor of East Lake De- fore whom the warrant was sworn out' and stood trial. Witnesses could not pos itiyely identify the defendant and Hoo- erts was ordered released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29
TO IMPROVE COURTHOUSE. Board of Revenue To Give Bessemei
 Better Accommodations

While Bessemer is figuring on getting put of Jefferson county and establishing n county of her own, the board of revnue is Investigating the courthouse accom- modations of the Marvel City with a view of improving them.
 It seems that the present lease of the board of revenue on Rebie hall, in which court has been held at Bessemer for some time, is about to expire, and com plaint has been made of the quarters al- lotted to the city court. A committee from the board went to Bessemer yester- day morning to investigate conditions.
 This committee will report back to the board of revenue at today's session. It Is understood that complaints have been shown to be well founded, and In case the lease on Rebie hall is retained, re- pairs will have to be made. It Is under stood that McAdory hall has been recom- mended and it is not improbable that this building will be leased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29
ANOTHER VICTIM MADE ID UNDRESS Gentleman Of Gate City Does
 Disroblng Act BUT THIEF IS TAKEN Young Negro Thought To Be Same Who Accomplished Robbery in
 Similar Manner at North
 Birmingham.

The matter of holding people up and taking their clothes away from them ap- pears to be growing into habit of the criminal element of Birmingham and the immediate vicinity.
 Another such case was reported last night and Joe Beck, young negro. is con- fined in the county jail charged with the offense He was caught with the stolen clothes in his possession.
 While passing through a sparsely settled neighborhood near Gate City early last night a young man, whose name could not be ascertained, was held up by a negro. The highwayman threw a revol- yer in the white mans face and ordered him to deliver over his clothes. While the negro stood off with revolver drawn the victim undressed himself. the negro talk ing every garment with the exception of the mans underwear
 When the robber had secured his vic- tim's clothes he ordered him to go about his way, and after the man had gone a short distance the negro turned and ran in an opposite direction. The highway man boarded street car at the terminus of the Gate City line and started to town.
 The victim of the robbery hastily noti- fled people living at Gate City and word was telephoned to Sheriff Hlgdon's home at Woodlawn of the robbery. Deputy Lee Higdon went immediately to the crossing of the East Lake and Gate City lines at woodlawn and meeting the first car arriv- ing there captured the highwayman. The negro had all of the white mans clothes in his possession when caught.
 The negro was brought to town and committed to the county jail. The un- fortunate victims clothes were restored to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29
COTTON REPORT
 IS VERY BULLISH

Memphis. July 2s.-rhe report made on the cotton condition up to July 25 by the National Ginners' association this aft ernoon gives the general average as 1.7 per cent.
 The average by states follows:
 Alabama 70. Arkansas 76. Florida S5, Georgia 7s, Louisiana 82, Mississippi 64. Missouri S1, North Carolina 7a. South Carolina IT, Oklahoma 7s, Tennessee IT, Texas 66 The report says:
 ''This Is the lowest condition ever known at this season of the year and indicates a crop of around 100000 and unless good rains fall in the next week through out almost the entire belt, but moro espe- cially in Texas. southern and western Oklahoma and Mississippi, the crop will be under that figure"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29
CONTRACTS FOR
 TWO NEW BRIDGES

The Board of Revenue yesterday opened bids and awarded contracts on two new county bridges. w. H. Zuber was the lowest bidder on both bridges and the two contracts were awarded to him. The cost of construction of the bridges will be trife less than $2100.
 One of the bridges is to form 35-foot span over Camp branch on the Vivian and Elbow road below Ensley.
 The other bridge will form s5-foot span over Dry branch on the Blue creek, below Bessemer.
 Both bridges are to be constructed of reinforced concrete and will be as sub stantial as can be built. Work on the new structures will begin within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29
More Wrestlinu,

J. K. Cutrer. Birmingham's strong boy, has decided to give Nick Spillios, the Creek another chance on the mat. Cutrer is satisfied he can turn the trick and stands ready to back his opinion with $410 of his hard-earned money. George Cutlanos, the young Greek who claims to be the champion lightweight of the south would like to meet any one any where near his weight for s20O side bet, winner to take all. the young Turk pre- ferred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Josie E. Byrnes.

Mrs. Josie E. Byrnes, age 54 years, widow of the late M. E. Byrnes. was found dead in bed, yesterday morning at o'clock by her daughter, Mrs William Conniff, with whom she was residing at S09 Forty-fourth street, north. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
 The deceased was a daughter of the late Jack Odom, who resided until the time of his death at Scott, Ga. She Is survived by her mother. who re- sides at Scott, two daughters, Mrs. William Conniff of Birmingham and Mrs. Loto Mintes of Scott; four broth CTS, Arch, John. R. L. and R. V. Odom, and two sisters, Mrs. John Leach and Mrs. Dan Walker, all of whom reside in Scott, Adrian and Rockbridge. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29
Mother and Daughter Drowned.

Rochester, N. Y.. July 2s.-Mrs. Gordon Hoyt and Miss Clara Hoyt, mother and daughter, were drowned today at Snug Harbor. near Hammondsport. The daughter had gone in bathing and, being seized with cramps. called to her mother, who was on the hank near by. Mrs. Hoyt, an expert swimmer, went to the rescue. The daughter was so frightened that she threw her arms about her mother and both were drowned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29
Tick Eradication.

York, July 2S.-(Special )-The United States government has a tick in- spector here, and the move is high ly indorsed by all Quite num- Der of cattle are lost every year by ticks. and with the quarantine system that will be used by the government, not allowing any cattle to run at large unless greased, a great many will be saved. This move will start the cattle raising fever, as a number here are fig uring on opening up some large pastures and preparing for the coming of the boil weeVil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29
Marriage Licenses Issued.

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday from the office of the probate court:
 J. w. Wright of Bessemer to Miss Ethel Waldrop.
 Charles M. Bartlett of Birmingham to Mrs. Elizabeth Briggs.
 Isaac Rhea wharton of Birmingham to Miss c. Mabel Morton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29
New Mayor of Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, July 2s.-John Calvin, vice mayor, today took the oath of office as mayor to fill out the unexpired term of Mayor Leopold Markbreit. deceased The funeral of Colonel Markbreit will be held Friday, the interment being in Spring Grove cemetery. Flags are at half-mast on all public buildings and numerous pri- vate buildings in Cincinnati.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29
Messaoe Sent to Conner.

washington, July @.-(Special.)- )-Sen- ator Brown of Nebraska today v''feh Governor Conner expressing the hope that early action would be taken legislature on the constitutional amend m ant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29
HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS

today and start on the road to better health. 1t is for Flatulency. Heartburn, Vomiting, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Cos tiveness, Cramps; Dia-rhoea and Mal- aria, Fever and Ague. The genuine has our Private stamp over the neck of bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29
James c. Thornton.

James G. Thornton. age 64 years. died yesterday morning at the family resi- dence, 1915 Berney avenue. The re- mains will be sent to Montevallo by Shaw & Son at o'clock this morning for interment The deceased was a Mason, being a member of East LaS @ lodge 4sO. A widow and several children survive him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29
BETTER HEALTH

is yours almost for the asking, but you can only bring about such change by the use of the Bitters. It has stood the test for 66 years and will not fall in
 your case. Siclkly folks, get a bottle of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29
THE WEATHER.

Washington, July 2S.--Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Generally fair Thursday and Friday; continued warm; light to moderate southwest winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29

E. T. Shaw & Son, Undertaken. Green Under ertaking Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-29

Following is the local report of the United States weather bureau at Bir- mingham for 24 hours ending at 4 D.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
SERVED 27 YEARS IN PRISON
John Rogers Walked Out of Kansas Penitentlary Free Man on
 Thanksgiving Day.

Leavenworth, Kansas. Nov. 27.- Buried alive IS years" were the words of Dr. Manette. a character in Dickens "Tale of Two Cities" Dr. Mannette made shoes In Branch prison.
 There stepped from the Kansas peni- lentiary at Lansing a man who had been buried alive IS years and yet aine more. For 27 years John Rogers has gazen only on the four walls of a prison. Thanksgiving day-he went forth into world full of strange wonders.
 For John Rogers never saw motor car or trolley car until the doors opened for him. Into his prison house have crept whispers of the worlds progress. They were as fairy tales to Rogers. Now. a modern Gulliver, be goes forth to see how the world has progressed while he marked time.
 Rogers was released and MT. and Mrs. Artlip of St. Joseph, Mo. were there to meet him. They promised Gov. Stubbs that If he would parole Rogers they would come for him. They took him to St. Joseph
 Rogers, when he was 25 years old, killed the father of the girl he loved The killing was the result of quarrel after girl and her mother, with Rogers assistance, had left home because the lather was cruel
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
PRESIDENT TAFT WOULD
 CHANCE COMMERCE LAWS
VIII Make Recommenosto"s Radical Reform In Ills rort"
 coming Message

Washington. Nov. 27 = Dras~ s~c changes in the interstate commerce laws are planned by President Tat
 In his annual message to congress he will make these recommenoaliohs'
 1.-The creation of separate iheei state commerce court, one judge ol which shall have the power to stay tue proceedings of the interstate com merce commission 50 days; right to appeal from this court to be direct !" the United States supreme court.
 2.-To give the interstate commerce. commission the initiative power 'o bring complaints against unjust ciassi' fication of merchandise for transporta- tion.
 3.-To give the commission power 10 fix rates after a complaint Is lodged and power to readjust classlfications when rates are determined unjust.
 4.-To give the commission the power to suspend. modify or annui any changes in rates or regulations whicn impose undue burdens on shippers; to compel connecting carriers to unite in forming a through route and to fix the rate and apportion 1t among the car riers: to prescribe rules and regula- tions under which shippers shall have the privilege to designate the route over which their shipments shall be carried to the destination beyond that of the first carrier
 5.-To prohibit any interstate rail road company acquiring stock In any competing railroad; to prohibit any railroad engaged in interstate com merce after a certain date. holding stock in any competing railroad; to prohibit any railroad engaged tn interstate commerce from issuing addi- tional stocks or bonds or other obliga- tons except with the approval of the commission.
 6.-To permit railroads to agree up on traffic rates and make contracts with respect to rates that shall not be pooling contracts. but shall constitute agreements shall receive the approval of the interstate commerce commis- sion. 7-To regulate the railroad and commercial telegraph and telephone lines along the same lines as prescrib- cd for the railroads.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
JUDGE BYRNE ARRESTED
Charged With Violating Quarantine Laws at Texarkana While Suffer
 irg With Smallpox.

Texarkana, Nov. 25.-Judge l.. A. Byrne was arrested this morning on warrant issued out of the city police court, charging him with vibrating the quarantine laws. He will have a hearing next Wednesday morning.
 Judge Byrne was suffering with malady that had been diagnosed as smallpox, aud had been quar- antined at his home. Two or three nights after beng quaran. tined, the patient left home at night and went to an isolated point Tn Sulphur river bottoms, where he remained until com pletely well. He was compan- jed by cook and nurse. 1t is generally admitted that he pur- sued course that was best for his family and the community, but as he left without permission of the health authorities, he violated the letter of the law, 1t is claimed, and must be held to answer.
 Dr. Beck, the physician who was first called to attend Judge Byrne in h i s illness, h S also been arrested aud is to be tried at the same time as the judge. The charge against the doctor alleges that he failed tc report the disease to the health board as being smallpox, within the time required by law.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
AMERICANS AGAINST zELAYA
Ists shlpped From New Orleans. Arrive Safely.

Bluefields, Me, Nov. 27--The Nor wegian steamship Utstein arrived here from New Orleans with 2,o00 Mauser rifles. 250.O00 rounds of ann intuition and several pieces of light artillery for the revolutionists. The steamer also brought several Ameri- cans to operate the guns.
 Chamorro declares the blockade Of Greytown is effective by sea and land and Is confident that the troops of President Zelaya soon will give in He leaves for Greytown with 300 re- cruits and a party of sharpshooters.
 Since the announcement was made that the American government had recognized the revolutionists enthusi- asm here has become more intense. Volunteers from the plantations and gold mines are eagerly offering their services to Gen. Estrada
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
HE IS STILL DEFIANT
SAMUEL eomPERs REPEATS HIS DENuNclATloN OF JUSTICE
 WRIGHT AT WASHINGTON.
WILL KEEP ON FIGHTING CASE
American Federation Head Convicted of Contempt of Court, Will Also Re. fuse to Ask a Pardon of President Taft-Case Up Monday.

Washington, Nov. 27-% repeat what l have said heretofore. Justice Wright Is biased and is unfit to wear he judicial ermine."
 Samuel Gompers, the president Of he American Federation of Labor. :hus referred today to Associate Jus ;ice Wright of the district supreme ,ourt, who sentenced MT. Gompers. John Mitchell and Frank Morrison, all officers of the federation, to varyinG .erins of Imprisonment for contempt O. court in the Buck Stove and Range case. MT. Gompers returned to Wsch ngton today from the annual meeting 1f the federation in Toronto. but stopped in New York city for few lays to attend the sessions of the National Civic Federation.
 If the supreme court of the United States declines to permit the issue to 'ome before it for review or afiirms he decision of the lower court, will ou ask the president for a pardonY" vas asked MT. Gompers
 T will not" he replied: "nor will l Willingly permit my friends to do so lad l violated any law and been ound guilty and sentenced to prison,
 might consider the question of seek. ng executive clemency."
 Mir Mitchell. MT. Gompers said. would be in Washington for any con ingency A writ of certiorari Is to )e applied for on Monday when the iupreme court convenes and if this is lenied, writ of habeas corpus will be sked, which, If granted, will insure hearing by the highest tribunal in he land on the question whether or not the men are being denied any of heir constitutional rights.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
UNUSUAL WEDDING IN KANSAS
Twin Brothers Married Twin Sisters at Harper-Flrst Ceremony
 of Kind in State.

Harper, Kan, Nov. 27-One of the most unusual weddings ever recorded in this section of the country took place here when twin brothers married twin sisters. The brothers are J. Ernest Bradley and J. Erwin Bradley of Belle Plaine. The sisters are the same name Bertie Thompson. They are the daughters of Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Thompson of Ha.per The two brothers are but few days older. than the two sisters.
 The brothers are in the livery busi- ness at Belle Plaine and resemble each other so strongly that 1t is impossible to tell one from the other. The mar riage has been talked about all through the country surrounding the two towns where the twins have grown from childhood to manhood and womanhood
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
LOOKED BAD FOR A MOMENT
Young Farmer Falls Between His Team
 of Runaway Mules Not Injured.

While driving mule team to a farm wagon along Sherwood avenue Saturday morning, Hunter Fleming snapped one of the lines at friend standing in the street. In the act, the line slipped from his hand and fell to the ground Hunter stepped out on the wagon tongue and reached over the mules back to recover the line, when the team started to run. The young man fell across the tongue between the frightened animals and for a few minutes il seemed he could hardly escape serious injury. Fortunately he had recovered a good hold on the relns and with the assistance of Mel Griffis, wbo ran out and caught one ot the mules by the brIdle, the team was stopped and Hunter regained his seat in the wagon and drove of little pale and shakey, but unhurt.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
LIE WHIPPED THREE ROBBERS
Ut. Louis Bride of Three Months Rolled Attempt of Men to
 Hold Up Saloon.

St. Louis. Nov. 27.-Mrs. Annie Durhs, bride of three months, fought three fosbers in succession. She whipped two and sat on the third. Her second" in the fights was Miss Julia zulika, 20 years old. who Is to be married in two weeks. Miss Zulika helped sit on the second robber after Mrs. Durkis had oyerthrown him.
 The encounters were in a saloon which Mrs. Durkis owned and person ally conducted until her marriage. All three men were locked up in the East St. Louis jail.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
WILLIS LETTERS
 READ IN COURT
State Introduces Epistles of Man Slain By Ellis, Showing Love for Child and Antipathy for
 Former Wife.

Little Rock, Noy. 26.-Affec- tion and at times what appeared to be genuine pathos, in the light of subsequent events, was maui- fssted in the letters of Nathaniel Parker Willis to little Mary Frances Willis, read yesterday afternoon to the jury that is to determine the fate of W. Y. Ellis, charged with murder for the kill ing of Willis in the judges cham Der here last July. The missives varied in tone from love for the child to an ill-concealed autipathy for the mother, Mrs. Hattie Will lis-Ellis, and her brother, Harry B. Bell.
 Appealing for the love of the little girl, the letters apparently throw a new light on the char acter of the slain man, and al- though the defense alleged that the state, in getting the letters before the jury, introduced .only the good ones, the continued and almost childish efforts of the ma n to install himself in the affections of the baby girl, would seem to point to a real love of the child behind all the trickery and per secution and abuse with which he is alleged to have prosecuted his quest of her.
 The cross-exa imitation of Judge M. A. Austin of Pine Bluff was resumed when the case was called yesterday morning, and the wit ness occupied the stand most of the day. Under the questioning of Governor Johnson, the witness went back over practically all of his testimony of the day before, aud admitted that his statement before Judge FuIk just prior to the tragedy was based entirely on hearsay--that is, what he had learned from witnesses, evidence and records.
 Recalled for cross examination after the noon recess, Judge Aus tin admitted that immediately af- tar the shooting he had stated that Ellis was one of the coolest men he ever saw during the time of the tragedy.
 The letters were the features of yesterdays developments at the trial, aside from two witnesses whose testimony forms important links in the chain of evidence the defense is forging to establish that Ellis was insane when hs shot down the Indiana man These witnesses, Dr. w. $. Stew art of Pine Bluff, Ellis physician, and Ashley Peay, clerk at the Merchants hotel, where Ellis stopped on the day of the tragedy, both told of the peculiar actions of the accused man shortly prior to the tragedy.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02

Ask your friend, your preacher. your druggist for his opinion of Swamp Chill and Fever Cure; ask anyone who knows or who has ever used Swamp Chill Cure, and you will find they one and all will say Swamp Chill Cure IS as nec- essary as food; to those who dwell in any section of the country where chills and fever prevail. Prove it for yourself. It is guar anteed absolutely to cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
In Class by Herself

The American woman is in a cate gory or her own. She Is sui generis Our national institutions, the air of liberty which we breathe, the charac. ter or our people have made her so. but that as class she is depraved. or phase. or hoydenish. or even spoiled IS not Tor moment to be admitted Max oReil once said that the eyes of "a French country maiden are vida open like daisy because her heart is pure. Will any one deny that inc same reason applies to the frank ans honest gaze of. the American girlf
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02

it7 Will you carry out the trust in good faith, or will you concede the point that you cannot do what others with less ability have done and are dolug every dsyY Let us hear from you. This is q good time to act-a good time to all the resources at our The good Lord helps those who help themselves.
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