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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-06-23
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
LAST RITES OVER
 ROURKE'S BODY
FUNERAL HELD AT ST. PAUl'S CHURCH YESTERDAY MORNING, FOLLOWED BY INTERVIEW IN OAK HILL CEMETERY.

The last rites over the body of William R. O'Rourke. who died Sunday from gum shot wounds received at the hands of M. c. Screws the preceding Thursday morning, were pronounced yesterday morning at St. Paul's Catholic church. The ceremony was impressive and beau- tlful, solemn high mass being sung. The Rev. Father M. D. Kitrick was the cele- brant.
 The deceased was man of unusual popularity, and great number of friends were present at the obsequies. Follow ing the services at the church the fu- neral cortege moved to Oak Hill ceme- termy, where interment was made be- meath a bed of floral offerings The burial was delayed for over an hour. awaiting the arrival of brother of the deceased, E. D. ORourke, and the only children, John and Miss Theresa O'Rourke, from Louisiana
 Those who officiated as pallbearers for the funeral were: Capt. Martin Eagan, Hugh McGeever, James J. Boggan, Prof. George E. Wallace. E. H. Gallagher and John Horan.
 The deceased was survived by wife, his parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles T. O'Rourke: four brothers, J. J., F. M, c. T. and F. D. ORourke; two sisters, Mrs. J. J. Ferry and Mrs. John Owens; a son, John. and daughter, Miss The- resa O'Rourke, of Louisiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
MARTIN DIES OF
 PISTOL WOUNDS
YOUNG MAN WAS SHOT BY LU- THEIR SMITH AT REAR OF POOL ROOM NEAR THE TERMINAL STATION.

Fl. L. Martin, the young man who was shot by Luther Smith last Thurs day morning in the rear of a pool room near the Terminal station, died yesterday at 4:S5 d. m. at the Cope land Solomon Turner infirmary, where he had fingered since the time of the shooting. It will be remembered that the two young men, to all appearances the best of friends became involved in a trivial quarrel over a game of pool Blows followed, and Smith left the place. returning later when the quarrel was resumed and the shooting fol- lowed.
 Smith immediately afterward sur rendered to the warden at the county jail, where he has since been confined on q charge of assault with murderous intent. Following the death of Martin the charge was changed to one of mur- der. Smith. as well as Martin, is of good family, and the affair Is deepl, deplored.
 Young Martin is survived by his pa rents, MT. and Mrs. J. w. Martin, and a sister, all of this city. Remains will be sent this morning at o'clock to Selma by Lige Loy for interment.
 Previous to the shooting Martin was towerman at the Terminal station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
TWO BAPTIST
 PASTORS RESIGN
Reverend Page of East Birmingham and Reverend Johnson of Wood
 lawn Tender Designations.

The Rev. A. k. Page. who Monday night resigned from the pastorate of the East Birmingham Baptist church. states that his resignation was not made with view of entering the evangelistic field as reported MT. Page has received calls from a num- Der of 'pulpits. among others being one from Ozark, Ala, and another from Pine Hill.
 Mir. Page will shortly leave for south Alabama. where he will look over the field. He states that in case he does not decide to accept either of the calls extended him, he will go to Louisville. Ky, to attend the theological semi nary at that city.
 Rev. T. H. Johnson also rendered his resignation Monday night of the pas torate of the West Woodlawn Baptist church. Rev. Johnson has been in charge of that pulpit for two years. coming here from Nashville. It is his purpose in resigning to return to Nashville. where he will be engaged as city evangelist.
 The resignation of the two pastors will be submitted to their respective congregations next Sunday, when for mai action will be taken. Both resig- nations will go into effect the middle of January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
NEWSBOYS' DINNER
 NEXT SATURDAY
FULLY 15o YOUNGSTERS ARE Ex- PECTED TO BE PRESENT AT AN NUAL AFFAIR TO BE GIVEN ON NEW YEARS DAY.

The annual New Years dinner of tho newsboys of Birmingham will be held at the Albert restaurant next Saturday, and those in charge hope to make 1t the most successful that has yet been given the youngsters.
 It is expected that there will be about 150 of them present, and in addition to the boys themselves there will be several prominent guests who will make two minute talks. Among them are Mayor O'Brien, Dr. J. H. Phillips, Judge N. B.. Feagin, Chief of Police George H. Bode- ker and W. D. Nesbitt. President J. H. Hoadley of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company, who has always been warm friend of the Birmingham Boys club, has also been invited to be present and will probably attend if he is still in the district at the time of the dinner.
 The dinner will be served by the ladies of the board of control of the Birming- ham Boys club. the organization under whose auspices the dinner is to be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
A. T. o. DINNER.
Fraternity Men Take Steps Toward
 Erecting Chapter House.

In the private dining room of the Hotel Florence last night the local members of the Birmingham Alumni association of Alpha Tau Omega were entertained at smoker by the boys from the active chapter of the state university
 On account of the other festivities of the evening, the large membership of the fraternity-some 200 strong-was only represented by a score or more. The gathering was a very enthusiastic one and during the course of the evening defi- nite plans were laid for securing the cooperation of the alumni here in the building of chapter house for the fra ternity at Tuscaloosa
 Among those responding to toasts were c. H. Penick of Tuscaloosa, Hugh Mar tin, Jesse l.. Drennen, Reid Lawson, Robert McDavid and Dixie McCrossin of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
FINANCE AND JUDICIARY CON-
 MITTEEs HELD JOINT MEETING
 LAST NIGHT TO DECIDE ON IN CREASE IN oFFlcERs' SALARIES.

The Birmingham City Council will hold a special meeting tonight to pass the or finance and judiciary committee meet ing was held last night and the details threshed out in secret session in the mayors office.
 While nothing definite was given out, it was stated that the general plan prev iously adopted of 5 increase for the men of the lowest rank, s10 for the captains and foremen and s25 for the heads of de- partments, was adhered to.
 Present were Aldermen Gregg, Hogan. Copeland, D. R. and J. R., Moore, Nor gan, Collins, Metcalf and Burnett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
MCCORMICK sUccUMBs. Young Man Was Shot While Hunting
 Near DemopoIis.

William Allen Mccormick. aged 9 years, died yesterday morning about Il o'clock at St. vincents hospital, suc- cumbing to the effects of gunshot wound accidentally received at the hands of his brother on December 13, when on a hunting trip near Demopolis. The bullet entered the right hip and no se- rIous results were at first anticipated, but later it was found 1t had penetrated into the abdomen. The wounded man was brought with all convenient speed to Birmingham.
 Skilled treatment was given him at St. vincent's and hopes were high for his recovery to the last. He Is survived by n father and number of other rela- tives residining in Marepgo county. The remains will be sent this morning at s o'clock to Gallion by Shaw & Son. In- terment will be made at that place this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
MAN RELEASED
 ON $25OO BOND
Coroner Brasher Inclined to Think the Killing of Negro Stealing Coal
 Was Not Justified.

Yesterday morning at Il o'clock Coroner B. L. Brash CT took up an of icial investigation of the death of Essic Crockett, the negro who was shot last Sunday night on Thirteenth street between Third and Fourth avenues by A. F. Alexander, night foreman at the gas plant. After hearing the evidence in the case the coroner ordered Alex ander held under bond in the sum of s25o0 pending the action of the grand jury.
 Alexanders account of the shooting differs from that of witnesses. The white man claims that he caught Crockett stealing coal and arrested him. He claims that as he was taking the negro to the office of the gas plant Crockett broke away from him, and chase covering about two blocks followed. Alexander states that he halted the negro and when he had captured him the second time the negro attempted to wrench the revolver out of the white mans hand and was sh ot.
 A negro woman who is said to have witnessed the shooting testified that Alexander halted Crockett right before her door and that after Crocketr stopped Alexander ordered him to throw up his hands. The negro woman declares that Crockett turned and was advancing toward Alexander. begging the white man not to shoot. when the revolver was fired and Crockett fell in a heap on the ground and expired shortly afterward.
 Coroner Brasher said last night: "Sfnce I went into office I have in- vestigated fully 75 such cases. and in every instance I have found that where 6 revolver Is fired upon a man at the short range of which Alexander speaks in his statement the powder not only burns the clothing but will blister the body badly. There were no powder marks on any part of Crockett's cloth ing and therefore I am inclined to doubt that Alexander was close upon tho negro whom he fired, hence there could have been no scuffie. as Alex ander stated there was. I think the case is one which the grand jury should be allowed to investigate. hence ordAreA thA nan held-'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
GREEK ATTACKED BY UNKNOWN NEGRO

The Greek who operates a fruit stand on the corner of Second avenue and Twenty-second street was attacked by a negro man last night shortly before 12 o'clock and in the fight which ensued tho negro struck his antagonist across the head with glass bottle. rendering him unconscious
 The wounded man was rushed to the Hillman hospital in an ambulance of Shaw Son. When hs reached tho hos pitai the Greek was more or less dazed and the attending physicians could neither get his name nor an account of the trou- ble he had with the negro. It is stated, however, that the wound amounts to no more than an abrasion of the scalp and no serious consequences arc feared.
 The negro who hit the Greek escaped And hes not been captured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
WALKER VICTIM
 OF UGLY ATTACK
CALERA MAN WAS SET UPON BY TWO HIGHWAYMEN LAST NIGHT, RUSHED TO BIRMINGHAM FOR TREATMENT.

Edward Walker, young man whose home is at Calera, Is at St. Vincent's hospital with painful bruises about the head and neck, as the result of an attack made on him by highwaymen at Ca lera yesterday afternoon at about 6 o'clock. He was brought from Calera at 7:55 over the Louisville and Nashville and was taken to St. Vincent's hospital in Shaw & Sons ambulance.
 Walker states that he was held up and robbed by two white men near Calera about dark. One of the highwaymen att tackled him with a heavy spoke from a wagon wheel He was beaten into insensi- bility. his neck and head being lacerated with ugly gashes. His assailants pro- cured s2O in silver and currency from his pockets and made good their escape.
 The young mans wounds are not neces- sarily serious, as the skull was not frac- tured and no bones were broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29

The extension of the Birmingham po- lice department over the newly acquired territory under Greater Birmingham will require careful attention of the police commission, the city council and Chief Bodeker The chief expresses himself in favor of giving the suburbs the best pos- sible protection. ''They are entitled to it, for when people are in their homes at night is the very time when they need protection," he says.
 One of the first absolute necessities. It Is claimed, is an automobile patrol. In order to reach the added territory, the fastest vehicle for bringing in criminals Is necessary. The present wagon will probably be moved to Ensley to take care of Ensley and Pratt City cases.
 Under the plan suggested there will be three substation houses-one at Ensley' for Ensley. Wylam. Fairview and Pratt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
PASTOR RUSSELL
 LECTURES TONIGHT
HEAD OF BROOKLYN TABERNA. GLE WILL DISCUSS "THE OVER. THROW OF SATAN's EMPIRE. AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Charles T. Russell. author. editor, preacher. and lecturer will spend today in Birmingham It has been announced that he is to deliver one of his famous lectures entitled, "The Overthrow OF Satans Empire" at the First Baptist church, at 7:S0 o'clock tonight. Mir Rus sell is the pastor of the Brooklyn Taber- nacie. Brooklyn, N. Y, and is a man Of eminent scholarship and has gained an international reputation in religious cir cles as a deep and logical thinker and writer and powerful and fascinating or ator on Biblical topics.
 Pastor Russell, like the late Dr. De- Witt Talmage, speaks from an independ- ent standpoint and does not represent any particular sect or denomination.
 It is claimed for him that he breaches regularly to the greatest congregation on earth, as his sermons are used regu- larly by hundreds of newspapers through out America and it is estimated that they visit at least 15.OOO,000 readers every week
 Pastor" Russell is widely known and esteemed as a lecturer. He has made many tours of the United States and Can ada, and has lectured abroad upon nu- merous occasion. He is especially well known in Great Britain It is reported that when last he spoke in Glasgow fully BOO were turned away, unable to gain admittance to the largest auditorium in the city. having seating capacity Of 45O0.
 Pastor Russell Is expected to arrive at 5:D o'clock this morning. He will be met by committee having in charge his entertainment and escorted to the Hotel Hillman.
 The lecture tonight is to be free Of charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
Special Council Neeting
 WllI Be Held T0niqht

On account of the illness of Auditor Petersen, who has been very sick at St. vincents hospital for some time, the committee decided to appoint Special Ac- countant Todd to take charge of the of flee temporarily until MT. Petersen's re- turn.
 It was decided to report favorably the appointment of two assistant plumbing inc spectors and one assistant building in spector to help these departments in the work of Greater Birmingham.
 The committee considered the decision of the supreme court in the Krelhaus case, and recommended that the city att torney be asked to get up the proper ordi- nances making it a violation of the city ordinance to violate the state laws. The present laws on that subject having been knocked out, the committee wanted to see the city statutes strengthened.
 The meeting of the council tonight will be brief as none of the other problems connected with Greater Birmingham can be taken up until after January l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
MAY NOT HOLD
 SPRING MEETINGS
Baptist Pastors Will Decide at Next Meeting About Spring Revival
 Series.

The Baptists of Birmingham will not hold the series of revival meetings pro- posed for next spring, if the report of a committee appointed Monday at the Bir- mingham Baptist Pastors conference Is favorably considered.
 The regular weekly meeting of the pastors was held Monday, when com mitte was appointed to look into the mat ter of conducting a series of revivals similar to those held last spring. The committee, composed of Dr. Preston Blake, as chairman; pr. A. J. DICKINSON Rev. w. NJ Blackwelder and Rev. J. R. Stodghll, will offer an adverse report at the next meeting of the pastors, having for various reasons decided that the meetings would not be desirable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
PLAN POLICE PROTECTION
 OF OUTLYING TERRITORY

City; one at West End. for West End. Eyton and Graymont, and one at Wood lawn, for East Lake and WoodIawn. Each station will be provided with three desk sergeants. to remain duty by shifts at all hours of the night
 The opinion is expressed that Wood lawn and East Lake must have five pat rolmen, North Birmingham five, Ensley, Wylam and Fairview 15. West End, Ely ton and Graymont five. It is not thought that any more lieutenants or captains will be necessary.
 The Gamewell police system is that which Chief Bodeker endorses, and one used in every large city in the country It is thought that such q system, with telephones on every beat, will be installed before long. Chief Bodelzer expects little trouble in handling the situation if lie is given enough men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
ESCAPED CONVICT
 CAUGHT AT CORONA
THREE LONG TERM PRISONERS ESCAPED FROM FLAT TOP ON CHRISTMAS DAY-ONE WAS UP FOR NINETY-NINE YEARS.

It was learned yesterday that three stockade in the convict camp of the Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron company at Flat Top on Christmas day. The details of the method of escape could not be ascertained, but all three of the fugitives are negroes with bad repu- tations.
 One of the negroes, Tom Martin, Corona yesterday. He was turned up by another negro and was brought to Birmingham and committed to the county jail yesterday afternoon. Mar tin was originally sent up for 3s years on several charges. and his escape >on Christmas day was the third during his prison career.
 Another of the negroes, whose name could not be ascertained, was life time prisoner and he and the third man are still at large. The lifetime con vict was sentenced to hang for mur- der in Decatur some time ago, but he sawed out of the Morgan county jail an descaped. He was recaptured not long afterward and in some manner secured a new hearing. On the. second trial the negro was sent up for 99 years and had served only a short part of his sentence when he escaped. He is said to be very desperate char acter.
 Martin was captured only through his betrayal by another negro and so far the authorities have been unable to find any definite trace of the other two negroes. although officers through out the state have been put on their guard and rewards have been offered for the capture of the fugitives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
Two Deaths Explained.

Washington. Ind. December 2S.- That the Rev. William Ritter died from . stroke of paralysis in the milk houst of his farm and that his wife expired in a frensy of insanity in her room is the hypothesis developed today upon which further investigation will be made of the mysterious deaths of the venerable minister and his wife whose bodies were found late yesterday at Elnora. Last night it was supposed that she and her husband had bean strAnglod to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 L. P. Hosmer of Selma to Miss Mae Crowther.
 C.. l.. Schliehauf of Birmingham to Miss Nettie Cureton Henson.
 James Conner Barrett of Birmingham to Miss Minnie Margaret Averyt.
 J. K. Riley of Birmingham to Miss Mertha Reeves. Hamilton J. Arnett of Rocky Mountain N. C.. to Miss Elizabeth V. Pruitt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29

Birmingham's fire record for 1909 gives a total loss of s22s 0Ss. .25 While the lowest loss in 15 years recorded in 1908 was the low water mark, the losses for the past year have been remarkably low. There have been 64l fires. but only few seri- ous blazes. The destruction of the South ern Paint Manufacturing company was the largest fire, damages amounting to more than s2OO0O, while Warren Bros
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
Railroad Holdings Sold.

Philadelphia, December 2S-An- nouncement was made today that Drexel & Co. of this city had pur- chased the Delaware, Laclxawana and Western Railroad company's holdings of Lehigh Valley railroad stock. amounting to 2o0o shares. The Lack awana is the last of the i've railroads that acquired control of the Lehish Valley in 1901 to dispose of the stock. That of the other roads has been ac- quired by the Moore and Reid inter- AstS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
Thomas Wilson.

Thomas Wilson, aged 50 years, died yes- tsrday morning at local hospital. Re mains are in charge of the Gaudin Un- dertaking company awaiting the arrival of relatives. Deceased was a native of Sheffield. England, and came to this city only recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
Meade Johnston.

Meade Johnston, aged 37 years, died Monday night at the residence of Mrs. J. Hughss, bo25 First avenue. Woodlawn. Funeral services will be held this after noon at o'clock at the residence of the brother-in-iaw of the deceased, T. J. Smith. 1916 Mayme avenue. Interment will be given in Woodlawn cemetery.
 The deceased was survived by his mother. Mrs. Geneva Hadgley, and a sis ter, Miss Aga Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
J. A. Lemons.

Funeral services over the remains of J. A. Lemons, who died Monday night will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from Lige Loy's chapel, Rev. J. A. Bry- kn officiating. Painters Local union No. U win be in charge at the services. In- tarmsnt will be in woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
William David Davis.

William David Davis, aged 75 years, died last night at S:l5 o'clock at local Infirmary. Deceased formerly resided at 429 Birch street. Beverly place. The re- mains are at Shaw & Sons undertaking parolrs. awaiting funeral arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
Years Fire Loss M City
 Amounted To $222, O82.25
Only Few Serious Baze Have Been Recorded But Present Month Has Set New High Record In
 Number of Fires

fire this month totaled S15,O0O and the Buckeye Cotton Oil company suffered a loss of s10,000.
 December has been record breaker for the number of fires, 96 having been re- ported last night, a total never before equaled December losses, estimated, amount to S36S4O. Here is the table showing all losses for the year, compared to the two previous years:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
pentists Attend Meeting.

Toronto, Ont, December 2S.-Dsle- gates from New York. New Orleans. Philadelphia. Omaha and various cities of the United States were in attend ance at the opening session of the an nual meeting of the Institute of Dental Psdagogics here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
Robert Marony.

Robert Maroney, aged It years, died yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at a lo- cal hospital Remains will be sent this afternoon at 4:o5 o'clock by the Gaudin Undertaking company to Round Mountain for intsrment. Parents of the deceased 1sside at Round Mountain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
Count Tolstoi III.

Yasnaya. Poliaina, Russia. December N-A diagnosis by his physicians de- velops that Count Leo Tolstoi is suffering from bronchitis and inflammation of the liver. The high fever of yesterday was followed by . lower tsmpsratsrA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
lnfants Mccusker.

The two infant sons of MT. and Mrs. I. P. McCusker died yesterday morning at the family residence Funeral services were held yesterday at the residence at p. m.. interment being made in Elm wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-29
Cotton Burning on Steamer.

Liverpool. December 3.-Unknown to the 4oo. passengers, cotton in one q tho holds of the White Star line 0eeamaV Celtic. had been on fire for nearly flva days when the steamer arrived here yeeA to-day. The Ire was stiu busni4g toaaHH