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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

At 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon the case of James w. Dement, an old man charged with the murder of Jack North was submitted to the jury but no yer dict was found last night The ''unwritten law" is the ground on which the defense is passing it's case.
 In the first division of the city court a judgment was rendered in favor of the plaintiff in the case of Daisy I. Clisby vs. A. A. Clisby A judgment for SSH was rendered in the case of the Ivy Leaf and Piper Coal company vs. T. V. Johnson. The cases of Hood, Yielding & Co., vs B. T. Moore and Gilbert & Clay vs. Amer ican Trust and Savings company were dismissed.
 In the second division of the city court the case of Rena Sommervlle vs Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany is on trial The jury in the case of F. G. Sheppard vs. C. W. Austin, a suit for damages for an alleged assault and battery, returned a verdict awarding the plaintiff SIS damages. The suit was for $15,000 damages. The jury is out in the case or James W. McMullin vs. Bir mngham Railway Light and Power com pany.
 The case on trial in the third division of the city court is that of James A. Col Her vs ioss-Sheffield Steel and Iron com pany, a suit for damages for alleged per sonal injuries. The jury in the case of Maggie Headin vs. Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company returned verdict for the defenuant
 The following orders were entered in the chancery court yesterday: Luke John son vs. w. T. Terry, ct al., decree over ruling plea; Booker City Land company vs. Viola Hooks, ct al., decree ordering sale of certain real estate for division; Booker City Land company vs. Virture Johnson, decree ordering sale of certain real estate for division. The following cases were dismissed by Chancellor Ben ners Stella Bryant vs. Hampton Bryant, Robert Bagwell vs Eva Bagwell, James Hughes vs. Emma Hughes, Eunice Land vs. James F. Land.
 Judge Lane is up with his docket and his division of the circuit court was ad- journed early yesterday. The jury in the case of the Atlantic Lumber company vs. Dunn & Lalland reported a mistrial yes terday morning.
 In Judge Coeman's division of the cir cult court a consent judgment for Sl5Oc was rendered in the case of John D. $. Davis. vs. George w. Pruitt The suit was to recover money said to have been due for professional services. The jury in the case o1 Lizzie Howell vs J. H. Roll returned verdict for $6o.2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
LARGE CROWD AT
 ENSLEY MUSICALE
Mclean To Talk On United
 Charities
SPEAKS TOMORROW NIGHT
Attention of Ensley Citizens Is Again Called to the Fact That But Three Days Remain for Payment
 of Poll Tax.

Ensley January S.-(speciaL)-The musicale given tonight at the First Pres- byterian church was great success both artisticaly and financially
 The large crowd assembled taxed the capacity of the church and not only was the body of the church filled but the aisles as we'll The lengthy and elaborate pro- gramme was fully carried out and was much enjoyed. Every number was well received. The Jefferson Male Chorus un- der the direction of Stephen Allsopp did splendidly, while the work of the soloists was very fine. ". R. Stewart acted aa master of ceremonies and acquitted him self admirably.
 In addition to the printed programme Miss Myrtle smythe sang Calvary with much feeling
 It would be difficult to say who took the honor as all the participants did well. The affair was a musical and ar tistic triumph for Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
Personal and General.

The largest steel casting ever moulded in the south was made yesterday at the foundry of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. The casting was bed plate for the big No. shears that are used for cutting cold "cobbles'' and slabs. The casting was too large for the capac- ity of the steel foundry and was poured at the open hearth department.
 The Rev. F. c. Doyle will give an in- struction Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock at St. Anthony's Catholic church on the "Sacrement of Confirmation" Special mu- sic will be rendered by the choir
 The Jefferson Male Chorus will meet Friday evening at the Baptist church on Avenue and Eighteenth street, for re- hearsal All members are urged to attend.
 Miss Salene Roundtree of Birmingham Is visiting Miss Anna Dean Sawyer at her home in Wylam.
 MT. and Mrs. E. c. Burke and family, who have been spending the winter at Los Angeles, have returned to their home at Fairview.
 Mrs. Tom Winston of Birmingham is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. D. B. Bird, Sr., on Avenue G.
 Mrs. J. NJ Perkins will entertain at her handsome home at Shadyside Friday evening. The affair will be in the nature of a musicale.
 Mrs. J. E. Harper was today bound over to the grand jury by Mayor Sugg on a charge of forgery. Bond was fixed at $200.
 At the same session Joe Harden, a ne- gro butcher, was fined S25 on charge of selling spoiled meat. Dr. Jackson, the meat and milk inspector, brought the 1 charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
GOOD RETURNS ARE
 MADE BY COMP ANY
6essemer Coal, Iron and Land
 COmpany's Annual Meeting
SAME OFFICERS ELECTED
Government Inspector Comes to View Bessemer's New Postoffice-NeW Vein of Coal Discovered.
 Personal and General.

Bessemer, January S.-(Special)-The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land company was held in the offices of the company in Bessemer today at noon, and never in the history of the company has there been so much of the stock represented in person and by proxy as at the meeting. The report of the president was read and accepted, after which other reports wep submitted. The stockholders reelected the same board of directors as follows: Il. L. Badham, James Bowron, A L. Fulen- wider. David Roberts, W. S. Lowell, l. A. Dexter and John G. Cooke. Immediately after the adjournment of the stockholders the directors went into the election of of- fcers for the coming year, with the fol- lowing results: Henry L. Badham, presi- dent and treasurer; James Bowron, vice president; R. E. Evans, secretary and John G. Cooke. general manager, the same officers as last year.
 The company Is spreading out In Us holdings and it's business, and the past year while a hard one on all kinds of business, showed good returns considering the many drawbacks. The outlook for the coming year is much brighter, and 1t will show a number of new steps taken Tor increasing the business of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
CONGRESS MAY PAY
 HAWAII'S CLAIM

Washington, January 28.-Congress is in fair way to reimburse the terri tory of Hawaii for money expended by that territory in it's light house ser vice from the time Hawaii became a territory of the United States until the service was taken under the manage ment and control of the light house board The sum involved is $23 ,S93, and it covers expenses from April 30, 1900, the date of the territorial organ ization, to January l, 1904, when the insular light house establish ment was turned over to the United States light house service. The bill has passed the House and has been favorably reported to the Senate by the comittee on Pa cifc islands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
CLAIM MADE THAT GIRL
 IS HELD IN BONDAGE

Tacoma, Wash, January 2S.-A start ling story revealing the allegation that Miss Dora Sauvageot, a young Tacoma society girl and talented musician, is held in practical bondage in small village in the Alps is brought to light through the arrest of Joshua Klein, distinguished appearing German on warrant charging assault with intent to commit murder. Early last year, Mrs. Sauvageot and Mrs. Anna Karask, both widows, decided to send their daughters, Dora. aged 20. and Rose, aged 23, to Europe to study music. Be- fore their departure in March, accord ing to the women's story. the girls met Joshua Klein, highly educated Ger man, again meeting him in Vienna.
 It is believed under some influence the girls were induced to leave the places where they were studying and go to an institution in the mountains near Zurich. Several months later, 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
DALLAS COUNTY
 WANTS GOOD ROADS
Mass Meeting of Representa-
 tive Men Is Held
RESOLUTIONS ARE ADOPTED
County Commissioners Will Be Urged to Take Up the Matter of Secur- ing Plans and Specified
 lions at Once.

Selma, January 2S.-(Sp ecial. )-"Re-
 solved, by this meeting of good roads
 advocates of Dallas county, That the
 court of county revenues be and are
 hereby requested and urged to employ a competent scientific road engineer, informed both practically and theoreti- cally, to prepare specifications, plans and costs for main roads to the various portions of the county that will best
 subserve the interests of the greatest
 number of people; the same to be mapped and circulated over the county to the end that exactly the best propo- sitfons may be submitted and the costs presented to the people of Dallas coun- ty looking to permanent, lasting high ways at the least possible cost to the greatest advantage"
 The foregoing was a resolution pre- sented at a mass meeting of enthusi- astic good roads advocates held in the Y. M. c. A. at l o'clock Thursday. The meeting was called by the Good Roads and Automobile club of Dallas county and was presided over by Houston C. Armstrong, the president of the club. There was present a large number of representa- tives from the country pre- cincts, as well as from the city of Selma, among whom were noted the following: Houston Armstrong, A. L. Mcleod, H. S. D. Mallory, Dr. w w. Harper pr. S. G. Gay R. E. L. Mel, Dr. James Keenan, Kent Coe, pr. W. J. Reynolds, w. w. Quarles, Earle Col lins, Dave Vaughan, Jr., V. B. Atkins, w4rA win, J. B. Ellis, Dr. B. B. Rogan, Joe Lamar of Selma; A. c. Coates, Browns; T. E. Kendrick, Massilon; Dr. Chrisolm, Summerfeld; Dr. J. II. Donald, Marion Junction; J. D. Alison, Richmond; B. R. Alison, Carlowville; B. w. Lott, Burnsville; Dr. c. D. Pegues, Stafford; pr. W. J. Phillips Woodlawn; W. W. Berry and W. P. Molette, Lexington; c. E. Shruptrine, Liberty Hill; E. T. Gilmer, Marion Junction; ". H. King, Burnsville; R. D. Stewart, Old Town, and many others.
 Mr. Mallory was the first speaker and was followed by A. L. Mcleod, who tn ought that there was great need of enlightment along practical lines be- fore a proposition for bonds should be submitted J. B. Ellis urged that ex- actly what was proposed to be done should be outlined to the people. w. P. Molette, A. c. Coates Dr. J. M. Donald, C. E. Shruptrine, s. D. Palmer, R. D. Stewart, Dr. W. w Harper and pr. ". c. Phillips spoke, the general tenor being competent road engineer should be employed to map out the county and specify the costs and the work to be done and then go before the people and ask for auth ority to issue bonds to pay for the work of building good roads. The resolution given above was presented at the close of the meet ing by R. E. L. Neil and was unani- mously adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
Soma Recital Today.

G. O. Frierm.od will give recital at Cable hall this afternoon at o'clock. He will be assisted by Julian Dow. The fol- lowing Is the programmes:
 Der wanderei Schubert.
 Der Asra, Rminstein.
 On Tip Toe Light Hugo Kaun. Pauper Love. Bungert.
 Moonlight Nitht, Hermann.
 Pilgrims Sonf, Tschaikowsky.
 Wolfram Sons from Tannhauser CWag- ner). Ca) Da bick ich auf gu chem. Qo) Wohl wusst' ih hier sic in Gebet gu finden
 Oh Let Night Speak to Me, Chadwick. Sweet Winds That Blow, Chadwick. Since Thou Vert Mine, Glenn Frier- mood.
 AS Trembles the Moonlight, Glenn Frier- mood.
 King Duncans Daughters, Allitsen. Bailiff's Dauihter, Believe Me if All Those Endearirg Young Charms, Pretty Creature, Old Inglish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
JUDGE C0VINGTON
 AMONG SPEAKERS

Judge W. A. Covington of Moultre, Ga, one of the most noted prohibition fighters in the south, will be one of the speakers at the Anti-Saloon con ference which opens here Monday night. Judge Covington was big fighter for the cause before the legls- lature in Georgia, and made what was pronounced a fine speech in Birming- ham during the local option campaign.
 Those who heard him that afternoon declared that it was the most masterful address they have ever heard on the subject. Unfortunately the weather was rainy, and only few were able to<attend, but when he speaks next Friday night at the First Baptist church everyone will have the oppor- tunity.
 The league workers from all the southern states will begin to arrive Sunday, and the work of the league will continue all week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29

Is alleged. Mrs. Sauvageot received a letter from her daughter. which in duced her to go to Vienna and then to the mountain resort. finally securing possession of her daughter. When the mother and daughter had returned to New York, the mother decided to visit relatives in Kentucky, and after the mothers departure. the girl is said to have been induced to return to Vienna instead of coming to Tacoma.
 Tuesday Klein came to Tacoma and visited the Sauvageot home. Mrs. Sauvageot implored him to send a ca blegram to her daughter telling her to come home, but he refused to do so. The woman said he became violent.
 Interviewed in jail last night Klein denied that he was exerting any re- straint over the two girls and said they were happy in Switzerland and did not want to return home, and this is the reason that Miss Sauvageot returned to Europe from New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
MT. Mclean on United Charities.

MT. Francis Mclean, general field secre- tary of the National United Charities. will make an address Saturday at the Ensley opera house on charity work. MT. Me- Lean will present plans for a uniform system of charity organizations which deal with the work in a systematic way. He Is well versed on this subject and has wide experience, having visited and investigated the methods employed in the larger cities. His address will be of great assistance to the local charity workers. Mrs D. A. Echols, president of the Ems ley United Charities, recently organized, is doing efficient work. All the mem bers of the society and the public gen erally are urged to attend this meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
Three More Days to Pay Poll Tax.

Attention is again called to the fact that there are only three days more in which poll tax may be paid. It is stated official ly that the payment of this tax is far be- hind the amount collected last year. This is due partly to the fact that no elec- tions are set for this year. However un- der the existing conditions. with the talk of the possibility of an extra session of the legislature. there may be several im- portant elections held. Every citizen of Ensley is urged to avail himself of the opportunity to pay this tax as it goes to the support of the public schools
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
AND FUNERALS
Mrs, Hattie Powers.

Mrs. Hattie Powers, age 54 years, died yesterday morning in Pelham Ala. Funeral services will be held at the residence in Pelham at 10 o'clock this morning and interment will be in the family buIying ground there.
 The deceased was the wife of w. c. Powers of Pelham, and the mother of O. S. Powers, Miss Kate Powers and Mrs. A. c. Ellison, all three of whom reside at 502 South Twenty first street, Birmingham; and Mrs. P. w. Denson of Calera, and Miss Mamie Powers of Pelham. Shaw & Son are in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
EDWARDS HANGED
 AT CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga, January 2S.-At o'clock this afternoon Dave Edwards was hanged in the county jail here for the murder of J. w. Davis. His neck was broken by the fall A large crowd surged about the prison, but few were permitted to witness the execution. On the scaffold Edwards spoke of the man he had murdered, saying:
 "If Davis Is in that part of eternity where the sinful go, I have no doubt but that I will be with him in few minutes Davis went out of this life much as I am going. He had little time to prepare himself for the future world"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
Severe Wind Storm.

Enid, Okla. January 2s.-The most se- were wind and dust storm in six years prevailed in northwest Oklahoma this aft ernoon, causing more or less damage. So far as known no lives were lost At Goltry, 20 miles west of Enid, several business houses were blown down and at Carmen, 40 miles west of here, flames, driven by fierce wind, destroyed half the business houses of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
Miss Russell Entertains Club.

The s. o. P. H. club was delightfully."- entertained Thursday afternoon by Miss Roberta Russell on Avenue F and Nine- teenth street. The young ladies compos- ing this club have succeeded in explod- ing the theory that a woman can't keep a secret, for though they have been or ganized several months and have offered to admit to membership anyone .declpher- ing the mystic letters by which the club is known, no one has been successful.
 Music and readings were the features of the afternoon. dainty salad lunch con was served by the hostess. Miss Nina Randall will entertain the club next Thursday at her home on Avenue E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
Lumber Golnq Up.

Vancouver, B. C., January 2S.-Lumber prices in Vancouver have advanced s2 per 1000 feet on common grades, and within a short time there will be an ad- vance affecting all outside points. It is said the price of logs has advanced con siderably since last summer, and that this is the principal reason for an in- crease in the price of lumber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
Miss Elizabeth c. Clements.

Miss Elizabeth Clements, age DO years, died yesterday afternoon at the residence of her broth in law. Will Parker, 1714 Twelfth avenue. south. The remains will be sent to Vance. Ala, the former home of the deceased, Saturday morning by Gaudin & Co. for interment.
 The deceased was the daughter of pr. Alcey Clements of Vance, who is one of the best known physicians in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
Deadly FIoht With BurqIar.

Laurens, S. C.. January 2S.-An un- known yeggman dead at the city station house and Patrolman McDuffie Stone at the point of death are the results of deadly encounter at 2:15 o'clock this morning in the railroad yard of Laurens. The unknown burglar was shot four times, while Officer Stone has five wounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
Why Love Quit.

Chicago, January 2S.-The Tribune today prints an account of the sudden closing rp of the business of Sidney c. Love &5 Co.,, which it says turns out to be, &C., cording to reports, due to his fatalistic tendency for the wrong side of the stock and grain market. It Is said the young operator has lost in the last two or three years over $1, 100000. When the firm went out of business Monday his capital was practically gone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
British Steamer Wrecked.

Baltimore. January 2S.-Word was re- oeived in this city today to the eff feet that the British steamer Am mere is a total wreck off Abaca, Baha- mas. No particulars were given. The A1nrere sailed from this port on Jan nary 90 with a cargo of coal and coke for Vera Cruz The wreck occurred last Sunday. The Alnmere has been trading out of Baltimore for several years past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
New Coal Vein.

The Star Cahaba company has discov- cred a nine-foot vein of coal midway be- tween the two mines now operated by the company. The depth of the two veins worked is four and four and half feet, respectively, and the discovery of the thick vein adds largely to the value of the company's holdings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
Inspects New PostoffIce.

J. c. Holmes, general inspector of pub lie buildings of the supervising architect's s office in Washington, was in Bessemer yesterday inspecting the new postoffice building. Mir Holmes, who has visited IA out of 25 towns where buildings are in course of erection, stated that all were more or less behind the contract time, but this was caused by delay in re- ceiving material. The Bessemer building
 while somewhat behind, will be finished nearly if not quite on time. MT Holmes was much pleased with the building here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
Susie Mary Neal.

Susie Mary Neal, age four years daughter of MT and Mrs. VIII Neal died yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the family residence. 127 South Twentieth street. Funeral services will be held at the residence this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
London Buried In Fog.

London, January 28.-This is the third day that London has been hid den in pail of yellow fog, which has caused considerable disorganization or traffic and business of all kinds. There have been several serious robberies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
wrono Twist of the Wrist.

Los Angeles, January S.-With. some strange twist of circumstances, Governor Gillett of California signed the requisi- tion papers for the removal of w. w. Wallace to Tennessee, where he is wanted for the alleged embezzlement of s273 with out the man having been arrested. At de- tective headuuarters it was learned that Tennessee officer had been looking for such a man, but that he has not been found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
Belmont Is Improving.

New York, January 2S-The condition of August Belmont, the financier, who was yesterday operated on for appendicitis at the Memorial hospital, showed marked improvement today. His physicians said that he would undoubtedly be out within a week or sO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
EamlIlar landmark Is cone.

Chicago, Jan,ary 2S.-''The little old woman of stae street" is dead. She was found unconscious on her soap box, from which she had sold gum and papers for more than ! dozen years, and taken to a hospital hut failed to revive. She had been a familiar sight to thousands but no one knev her name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
Rheirhard Dreher.

Rheinhard Dfeher, age 68 years, died at II o'clock yesterday morning at the family residence, 52O First avenue, Funeral servicts will be held at the residence this afternoon at o'clock and interment will be at Oak Hill cem- etery. The deceased leaves widow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
Poll Taxes Slow.

Few are paying poll taxes, although but three days yes remain for voters to qualify for elections this year. There are fewer polls paid than for years in Bessemer. The time expires on Monday evening next, February l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
Business Houses Burned.

Sumrall, Miss, January 28.---The post office and four storehouses were de- stroyed by fire here today, with a loss of $40,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29

PILES CURED IN TO 14 DAYS. PIZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to IA days or money refunded. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
E. T. Shaw & Son, Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co.

voodlawn Undertaking O.. Phones Q.