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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-01
A Flddlers' Convention.

The Jonesboro Methodist church will give a unique entertainment on Monday evening, May 10, at which time there will be an 'Old Fiddlers' convention" A num- Der of experts with the bow will be on the programme, and an interesting even ing is promised all who attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-01
POSTPONED

Owing to storm Boys Indus trial School Benefit postponed for one week, to Saturday, May 8. Tickets sold good any day including 9th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-01

General Superintendent c. H. Hix of the Seaboard arrived in Birmingham yester- day MT. Hix will remain here until Sun day to make the initial trip on the Sea boards new fast schedule between Bir- mingham and Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-01
A Heavy Rain.

At oclock this afternoon Bessemer and vicinity was visited by a very heavy rain, preceded by almost darkness, and the most vivid electrical display. So far as learned no damage was done. A number of people were frightened by reports that storm was headed this way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-01
Editors To Be Served With Warrants

Indianapolis. April So.-Stuart McNa- mara, assistant United States district at torney for the District of Columbia, ar rived here today and said that tomorrow Delavan Smith and Charles R. Williams, owners of the Indianapolis News, would be served with warrants, charging them with libel in connection with the Panama canal allegations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-01

D. D. Curran, president and general manager of the New Orleans and North eastern railroad, was in Birmingham yes terday en route to New Orleans from St. Louis. MT. Curran was accompanied by several other officials of his road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-01

scented to old veterans at Elks' hall on Sunday afternoon. the Daughters of the Confectionery having the memorial exer- cises ip charge. The programme will in- clude an address at the hall by James Trotter, the comforting of crosses, and later the decoration of the graves at Ce- dar Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-01

It is announced that the dining car now being operated over the Central of Georgia on trains No. 8 and No. 4, be- tween Columbus and Birmingham, will be discontinusd, the last car leaving Bir- mingham on May 15 and Columbus on May IS. The sleeping cars now operated on these trains between Columbus and Savannah will be extended to Birmng ham. Pullman broiler buffet sleeping cars will he operated between Chicago and Jacksonville in place of the drawing room sleeping cars now in service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-01
SEABOARD MAKES
 CHANGE TOMORROW
TIME TO ATLANTA WILL BE CUT TO FOUR AND A HALF HOURS. CHANGES IN DINING SERVICE ON CENTRAL OF GEORGIA.

Tomorrow the new fast trains over the Seaboard between Birmingham and At lanta will be put in operation. The first train will leave at a. m. and will be composed of the regular equipment with the exception of added Pullmans and one diner. There will be aboard General Su- perintendent C. H. Hix, Vice President L. Sevier, H. M. Waite, superintendent of this division: Chief Dispatcher T. w. Par sons and W. B. Gresham, representing the local passenger office. The new sched- ule calls for four and a half hours be- tween Birmingham and Atlanta, the for mer time being clipped by 35 minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-01

Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta for afternoon train May 3rd, and all trains 4th and 9th, lim- ited 9th; rate $6.85.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-01
EAST

EAST Via Seaboard, leave 4:1O p.m., arrive New York 700 a.m.; through sleeper and dining car serving all meals. Effective May 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-01

Boys 25c Hose in black, rib bed; sizes 6 to 812.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
DOTHAN GETTING READY
 FOR EDITORS OF ALABAMA

Dothan, June 14-(Special l-The final arrangements have been perfected for the entertainment of the Alabama Press Association which meets here Wednesday and Thursday. June 16 and IT.
 The Entertainment and Transporta- tion Committees of the Commercial Club have been quite active in their respective capacities. The former com mittee has arranged for free enter tafnment of all bona fide members and delegates of the Association while here, and also to give sumptuous banquet Rt sHoteI Mullen Thursday evening to the members and their ladies. Several other social features have been planned by the citizens for the visitors.
 The Transportation Committee has aanta and St Andrews Bay Railroad to carry the editors and their friends down on the Gulf of Mexico to the beautiful St. Andrews Bay, where boating, fishing and bathing is so inc at this season This train will leave early Friday morning, and those go- ing will be privileged to return at their trains. The people of Panama City and St. Andrews Fla. have also made great preparations for the comfort and Entertainment for the visitors during their stay at the sea shore. This will be without charge to the delegates also.
 The citizens here have given the town a general cleaning up and are anxious 60 show up the metropolis of "A hopeful feeling exists thatskthe ap- proaching meeting will be mutually pleasant and profitable to the visitors and the town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15

of the Circuit Court. negro held on a charge of train robbery, and who was held as a sort of trusty. escaped and the sheriff was indicted and a warrant sworn out against him charg- ing him with carelessness. The last grand jury made mention of the un- sanitary condition about the jail in It's report, but this condition was not the fault Of the sheriff. but that of the County Commissioners. The sheriff is a good honest man. and has done much to put down lawlessness in this coun- ty, and if he has made any mistakes. they were certainly not wilful."c- N
 Representative T. O. Middleton, of Chiffon County. stated<iast night over the phone that Sheriff Catts was uff- der arrest for permitting Snegfo named Will Whitfield. to escape. He says that the alleged unsanitary condi- tions discovered by the grand jury and reported upon. were not included in the warrant. s
 County Judge Reynolds also stated last night over the phone that the sheriff was under arrest. but had made bond when the warrant had been served on him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
FATALLY STABBED
WILEY REESE IS IN ST. MARCIA
 REFS HOSPITAL.
It Is Said That Ed Evans wieIded Knife Because of Affections
 of Negro Girl.

Stabbed three times below the heart and In the abdomen. with his face, arm and throat siashed, Wiley. Reese. a young negro. is at St. MarsAret's Hos pital and will probably die--the victim of an alleged murderous assault by Ed Evans, another negro. last night in Cramton's Alley. just off Pollard Street.
 Evans is lodged in the city prison. having been arrested by Bicycle Off, cers Paul and Stroud, while his knife still drfpped the blood of his victim. The policemen, near the scene. were attracted to the house in the dark alley by the scuffie and crash of glass. They reached the room while Evans was Still cutting at Reese, and took him into custody.
 The cutting occurred at the house of Caliie Haymann. and the occasion for the assault was the affections of an- other negress, Sally Taylor.
 Carrie Haymann, who was also arr rested on suspicion, declares that Wiley Reese was in the house, with Sally. when Evans came in and almost with out word cut at the other man. As she attempted to part them she re- csived. full in the face, heavy lamp, which Evans threw at Reese. Her cheeks, nose and lips were cut in many places by the broken glass and one eye is covered by q flap of torn skin.
 sallie Taylor, whom callie Haymann declares was the cause of the trouble. was not arrested. The wounded negro was taken to the headquarters in~ the patrol, his wounds hurriedly dressed, and pronounced fatal, and then he was hurried to the hospital.
 The cutting is the third serious en- lcounter between negroes within the mast three days Tn each of the affairs one negro was seriously, and perhaps fatally wounded. The skull of one, Bud Hatcher, was crushed by a blow with a hatchet Saturday afternoon; an- other, Walter owen, was shot in the abdomen Sunday afternoon, and Wiley Reese is probably cut to death yes- xerday evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
TREAT FOR FARMERS
GREAT THINGS BOOKED FOR ALA.
 HAMA FARMERS SCHOOL.
I'm Notice Prepared by DE- Cary, State Veterinarian, Some of the Benefits To Re Derived
 Are Exclaimed.

Great things for the farmers are promised by the conductors of the Alabama Farmers School. to be. held July 23-31 at Auburn. the site of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute.
 In a notice which has been prepared by Dr. C. A Cary. professor of veter- inary science. and State Veterinarian. who is also director of the school. some of the benefits to be derived from attending the institution this summer are outlined.
 The institution ate Auburn. known as the Farmers School. has been going on since 1903 and has steadily increas- ed in popularity and profit to the far- mer-students. The attendances has been increasing at wonderful pace. the enroifmenf being 130 in 1903: 245 In 1904: 337 in 1905. BOT in 1907 and 5s7 in 1908. It Is expected that the en- rollment this summer wilkreach no less than TOO.
 pr. c. A. Cary. the director. in the entists and -plain, practical farmers, will talk and give laboratory instruct ion in class rooms and on the farm ten to twelve hours a day. The fruit grow CT. the trucker. the poultryman, the dairyman. the beef cattle man. the cot- ton and corn farmer the sugar cane grower and syrup maker. the mule htaAs NIC 6nGcp- matt AnG4 SWAHG4 AuN~ bandman and the all-round farmer will be interested and benefited by the in- struction."
 It Is also said that board can be had at Auburn at s4 per week. and that railroads have given low rates Of fare.
 A, number of special days have been set apart as follows:
 July g and 24-Meeting of State Veterinary Association, with free clinic.
 July 26--Meeting of Alabama Dairy Association. with talkA on all sub- Jects of note in that line of work.
 July 27--Meeting of State Horticult- ural Association. with talks on trees and vegetables and the care of them
 July 28--Alabama Plant Breeders In session. with assemblies of the Boys Corn Club and special attention to corn.
 Cotton and fertilizer discussion win take place July 80.
 A new feature Is set up for July sf. the last day. called on the announce., msnt "Wonan's Day and Awarding of Prizes" It Is said that 'this new fea- ture will be for Instructions fin the problems of home life for women. Women lecturers who are experts wflj give demonstrations and talks.s'
 There will be prizes for all kinds of cattle and stock. good work in farm lines and many other features to make the sessions of great aid to the people who have the duty af tilIing the farms to the best advantage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
CALL IS EXTENDED
CHURCH OF CHRIST NEEDS ADDI-
 TIONAL MINISTER.
rsx3.urefistfe Services of Rev. c. A. Dunn, of Memphis, Requested At / Recent Meeting of Elders
 and neaeOns.

That the systematic evangelization of the city and South Alabama may pc carried on with more rapidity, & meet ing of the elders and deacons or the Church of Christ was held Sunday aI- ternoon at 5:so o'clock at the residence of Professor E. R. Barnes. at wnlch " was decided to extend a call to Evan gelist G A. Dunn. of Memphis, for work in the Montgomery territory.
 Evangelist Dunn has been conduc,- ing a series of services at the Cnurch of Christ for the past month, ana au- ring that time has made deep im- pression upon the congregation or tne church. which numbers something over 300. During this period the evansel- fst has added thirty-seven new mem bers to the church. nearly all NY con fession and baptism.
 The business meeting of the officers of the church considered also the en- larrement of the activities of the church. 1t was unanimously decided the church needed another minister. as Elder ;. M. another minister, as Elder J. Barnes's age. together with other mat ters which demand his attention. pre- vent him from giving all of his time to the church. Rev J. E. Dunn Is over worked, and a program of work which the church wishes undertaken imme~ diately cannot therefore be placed up- on his shoulders.
 Rev. !. B. Dunn. at the business meeting, outlined the program or church activities which greatly en- thused the officers. and a~committee was appointed to wait upon Evangelist e. A. Dunn and to extend him the call of the church for work in the Mont gomery field.
 Evangelist Dunn expressed himself as much impressed with the field which Montgomery offered. and when leaving for his home in Memphis, announced that he would earnestly consider the offer of the Montgomery district. His decision will be announced as soon as communicated to the officers of the church
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
RED-H0TT TAILoR's GOOSE
 CAUSES GENERAL FIRE ALARM

Leaving his electric tailor's goose on his wooden pressing board without switching or the current, the careless ness Of a negro presser employed by Ike Levystein. caused the entire Are fighting apparatus of the city to re- spond to a general alarm turned in from the corner Of Dexter Avenue ana Court Square last night st s.1O o'clock
 Arriving on the scene it became nec- essary for the department to break through the plate glass door to reach the, flames, which were rapidly eating the table. The dense smoke which poured through the doors of the store led the crowd, which quickly col 'lected, to believe that the entire store would be wrecked. The blazing table was, however. easily extinguished. while the red-hot goose was cooled with bucket of water.
 Other than filling the entire store with. dense smoke. no materiar dam age was done.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
MIsTRIAL DECLARED
JURY IN REYNOLDS CASE COULD
 NOT AGREE.
Reynoids, Who Was . Former Police man, Was Charged With the Mur- der of John sMcLean--Hc
 PIended Insanity.

WEE VI 1VMM ftEkEHE4M~~-nG
 Pleaded Insanity. 5s
 Birmingham, June 14.-tSpecial.)-- The jury in the case of w. P. Reynolds, the policeman who shot and killed John Mclean, the furniture dealer, some months ago in this city, was today allowed to report a mistyial in the criminal court.
 The jury went out with the case Fri day night of the past week. Some members of the jury wanted to be4dis- missed Sunday and sent word to Judge Weaver but that judiciary after con- ferring with the attorneys in the case. decided to wait until Monday morning. Reynolds plea was insanity at the time of the shooting. It is understood that three of the jury s1ood for acquittal and the balance either for hanging or life in the penitentiary.
 Reynolds was. on the police force when he heard 6 statement said to have been made by Mclean to the ef- feet that he, Reynolds, had learned the moulder's trade in penitentiary in Tennessee. Reynolds went to see Mc- Lean at the latter's place of business about this. Mclean asserted that he had been misquoted. Reynolds asked Mclean to go before the men who had heard the statement and make a denial. Mclean replied that he was too busy at that time to do this A few minutes later there was a pistol shot and Mclean fell to the floor rnor- tally wounded, dying few hours later at the hospital.
 Mclean was an, Elk and had many friends throughout the district and great interest was taken in the trial of Reynolds which lasted more than a week. It Is now believed that the at- sorneys Tor Reynolds will seek to get bond for the accused.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
REASON FOR ARREST
 or SHERIFF GATES

Tn Sundays issue of The Advertiser. there appeared stoEy dated from CIanton in which 1t was stated that Sheriff Catts of Chiffon County was under arrest, awaiting trial on the charge of carelessness in allowing a prisoner to escape and also fer allow ing an extremely unsanitafy condition of the jail and--eurrounding grounds, and that much complaint had been made of the lack o@sanitation.
 Sheriff Catts takes exception to the article and desires correction. It has since. been learned that he Is not under arrest for allowing the unsanitary con- ditions.s
 County Solicitor Adams stated over tue telephone last night the follow ing: "Yes, it is true that the sheriff is under arrest, but he has never been ancarcerated. He accepted the warrant at the time it was served and made bond. Just prior to the last session
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
CloUer Leaf Sale at
 The Montgomery Fair

. sitl < Early yesterday morning the Mont gomery Fair inauRurated what they call their Glover Leaf Sale." and judg- ing from the way 1t started off yester- day 1t Is going to smash all previous records in the history of their business for this time of the year. The crowds that packed their store all day yester- day cannot even be estimated. and the figures of their total sales amount to a staggering total.
 A special sale of Silk Hosiery always attracts the attention and interest of the ladies. and this is just what the Montgomery Fair is after this week with their sale of "run-of-the- -milr' Silk Hose at 6sc. These hose have only such slight imperfections that only a thorough and close inspection will reveal them. They are s1.5o and s1-fb quality. in ali coiors and black Also men's half hose of the same qual- ity. tn all coiors and black. at the-safns price.
 The embroideries they are offering
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15

this week areSsaid to be the greatest values of the season. and their cut glass sale offers a luxurious opportus nifty not to be lightly passed over. Fisk trimmed hats worth up to $10 are to be cleared out at only s2.ss each. In this sale, white goods. linens and silks are also being offered at prices that in many instances are below the actual cost of production--and remember, this Is not sale of odds and ends. but Of new goods bought especially for this Clover Leaf Sale. Only a store of the size and aggressive policy of the Mont gon1ery Fair can give values such as are being offered there this week. The market prices on such goods as these are advancing almost daily and years may not again see such remarkable op- portunities presented to you.
 Go down and look over their Dig stock very carefully. for in 1t every woman can find things she wants and needs at prices she had not expected to be able to get them for. ---adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
DR. OWEN TALKS
 OF THE REUNION

Having returned yesterday from Memphis. where he attended the reun' ion of Confederate Veterans and Sons of Veterans. pr. Thomas M. Owen. Ills torian-G General and former Commanaer- in-Chief oe the Sons. said that the meeting Of the latter was one of the most successful he had ever attended. While the United Sons of Confederate Veterans did not change their name or thsir eligibility ciauses> nor provide for a secret ritual or initiatory service, there was adopted a provision in the constitution and bylaws whereby the Executive Council can call the meet ing of the Sons day or two prior to the reunion of the Vets. in order that the Sons may attend the latter.
 aThese measures were almost unanl- uousIy adopted" said Dr. owen. There was absolute harmony in the gather ing. The Committed on the Good of the Confederation. devoted three days to A consideration of all plans and suggestions looking to re-organiza- tion of the confederation. It was de- signed to increase the strength. the stability and interest in the organiza- tion. And I think we started move- ments that will be successful in the end.
 "There was created a committee of five. known as the Executive Council, who will have general control or the confederation. Of this. the Command- er-in-Chief is ex-officio chairman. A permanene,> headquarters provision Wps adopted, and also a salaried adjutant general was created. And there was an increase in the annual dues from 2s cents to 50 cents" N
 pr. owen said that the Sons &C., knowledged great debt on account of the extreme hospitality of N. B. Forrest Chapter, U S. c. V.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
SOFT DRINK STAND
 PROPRIETOR ARRESTED

Charged with violating the prohibit tion law in selling whiskey s. J. Cox. proprietor of a soft drink stand on Com merce Street, between Tallapoosa and the depot was arrested last night by Oficers Watson and Cloud. Brought to headquarters, he made bond for his ap- pearance before Recorder Baber today.
 watson and Cloud. entering the place while a customer was being served, secured the contents of the glass. supposedly whiskey, and arrested the proprietor.
 The place of Coxs on Commerce Street is rather new. having been open ed within the last six months
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
JULES s. srcREn DEAD.
Telegram to Relatives in This Cit
 Tell of Sad Event

Telegram to Relatives in This City
 Tell of Sad Event.
 telegram which came to Henry Irwin at late hour last night advised him of the death at 9 o'clock last night of Jules s. McCree at Tampa, Fla. It is understood that his death was only after a short illness.
 The deceased will be recalled as a former resident of this city who mar ried Miss Gene Gerald. daughter of the late Chief of Police Gerald. -and moved about three years ago to the Florida city. He Is survived by two sisters and three brothers. One sister. Mrs. Will Graves. lives In this city, another sis ter. Miss Laura McCree, lives in Lowpdesboro, while one brother, Minor McCrek lives in this city and the other two, Frank and Pat McCree live at Lowndesboro, the old home of the fam fly.
 The remains will be brought to Lowndesboro for interment at the ear Hest moment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
WILL HOLD "
 A MASS MEETING

The negroes of MontgomAry will hold a mass meeting at the State Nor nal School at Highland Park, tonight. when the National Negro Fair. to be held, in Mobile this fall. will be dis- cussed by pr. H. H. Newsome. presi- dent of the Fair Association. who will deliver the principal address.
 The enterprise has already made considerable progress, a splendid site having been purchased in a suburb of the Gulf City.
 A number of buildings are now in process of erection. and Dr. Newsome will tell the negroes of Montgomery the exact status of the enterprise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
FORESTRY COMMISSION
 WILL MEET THURSDAY

There has been called for Thursday. June IT, a special meeting of the State Commission of Forestry, for the purpose of discussing what measures shall be urged to be put in the call for an extra session of the Legislature. Advices which have come to Hon. John H Wallace, Jr., who Is Secretary of the Commission. are to the effect that the preservation of Alabama forests de- 'Enands~ more efficient remedies to ston the present waste and destruction than are afforded by existing statutes ! While the laws on the books are good ones others are said to be needed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
BIRMINGHAM LAW
 AND ORDER TO RALLY

Birmingham, June 14.-(Special )-- One of the largest mass meetings ever held under the auspices of the Law and Order League in this district, will be held at the Jefferson Theatre Tues day evening and the speaker of the evening will be former Governor Frank J. Hanfey, of Indiana.
 Governor Conner is to introduce tlfe speaker. R. M. Goodal1, President of the Jefferson County Law and Order League. win preside and will introduce Governor Conner. It $ believed the, theatre will be packed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-15
NEWSPAPER MEN TO
 MEET IN BIRMINGHAM

Birmingham. June 14.--(Special. )- The sessions of the annual convention of the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association. which will begin tomor- row. will be held in the ball room of the Hillman Hotel J. P. Caldwell. owner ofSThe Charlotte Observer. Pres- ident of the Association. Is expected to be here and preside. A fine program of entertainment has been mapped out The banquet is fixed for Wednesday night.