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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

s49O, 300 Bonds redeemed 1905 to 1908 ....... .$l69, 300
 $321, 900 It Is estimated that $100,O0O of these bonds will be redeemed during 1909. Cash balance of this fund in bank draws per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17
MINGLED BODY OF
 WOMAN IS FOUND

Paris, December 16.--The mangled body of Madame Gouin, whose husband was the late Jules Edouard Gouin, governor of the Bank of France, was found under a train near Paris today. The door of the compartment in which she was travelling was almost torn from its hinges and there was pool of blood on the floor.
 The relatives of Mime. Gouin first be- lieved that her death had resulted from an accident, as she was subject to henor- Images and spells of dizziness, and 1t was supposed that she had been overcome as the train was approaching the station and that while trying to emerge her dress became entangled in the door, throwing her under the wheels. Now, however, the police believe they have found evidence of a crime.
 Rings and other jewelry are missing from her reticule, which was turned in- side out and the curtain of the door of her compartment covered with bloody finger marks was found half mile from the body. The affair has created sensa- tion on account of the prominence of the woman. No arrest has yet been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17
LAND IS SECURED
 FOR WATER WORKS

Meridian, Miss, December 1e.-(Spe- cial l)-After three days of eminent do- main proceedings instituted by the city of Meridian to condemn certain proper ty for water works purposes, the jury tonight reached a decision in the mat ter, awarding Mrs. Fannie Soloman of St. Louis, owner of 37M acres of the land, $s17s. and K. McElroy of Meri< dian. owner of TO acres. $601s. The decision is satisfactory to all parties concerned. In addition to the land just passed on by the jury, the water works commission secured 12 acres for $4SO from Tom Johnson. negro, which ad- joins that passed on by the jury
 The city acquires the land to build a reservoir in addition to the one now supplying the city. The new land Is just this side of the present reservoir and the new reservoir will be supplied from the same source. With she com pletion of the second reservoir Meridian will have a supply of pure spl ing. wa ter that will accommodate a city of 200, 900 population.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Golden Girl"

.oThe Golden Girl" at the Jefferson the atre last night, proved to be a very en- tertaining musical show, along more or less conventional lines. If 1t was less coherent than usual. this fact afforded opportunities for the introduction of odd bits of humor and pathos and all kinds of extravagant absurdities. which gave an effect of novelty and kept the audience guessing.
 There are some tuneful lyrics in the piece and the lines are for the most part witty enough. The scenario being at West Point provides a military atmos- phere, with plenty of cadets and cadet humor As usual in road companies. good voices were painfully lacking, but there was plenty of life and color in the show, and the performance as a whole was very much enjoyed. A Union and . Confederate who had been rivals in love and rivals in war and wore still peppery, a girl who almost gave up the man she loved for another man who had gold, tho figures in two dreams had by the two lovers and a generous hodge-podge of dancing numbers and songs, together with a running fire of funmaking. most of ia quite acceptable. made up the perform ance.
 Joseph Whenever as Bobby Harrison danced well and Robert Powell as Cadet Herman furnished some of the laughs as Farnum ars a cmfwy ETAoI dau::G Farnum as a breezy West Pointer, rival of Jefferson Carter for the hand of Dixie Curtis. made dashing figure. Willard Curtis as Jefferson Carter acquitted him. self well in the principal comedy role.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17
ENGINEER DAVIS
 PROVES A HERO

Clarkson. Ga, December 16-The hero ism of Engineer Seab Davis of the Geor- gia Central fast mail." who, while hang ing to the outside of the cab of his en- zine, which was running at about 50 miles an hour. stuck his hand through 8 verita- ble caldron of scalding steam until he found the emergency brake and stopped the train, probably saved the lives of a hundred passengers Tuesday.
 Just before the train reached here, a driving rod of the engine broke, knocking the fireman unconscious and almost de- molishing the cab. Escaping steam from broken steam pipes poured into the cab and before he could reach the emergency brake Davis was driven from his seat. Nevertheless he clung to the outside of the cab until he had grasped the lever and stopped the train, when he fell un- conscious from his perilous position
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17
PLANS TO HELP
 NEGRO SCHOOLS

Washington, December 16.--President Taft presided this afternoon at the an nual meeting of the executive board of the Jeanes fund of s1,oG0,o0o for the betterment of small rural negro schools in the south. which was held in the cabinet room at the White House.
 Andrew Carnegie. Booker T. Wash ington, George Foster Peabody, Walter H. Page, pr. J. H. Dillard of New Or leans and Bishop Grant of Kansas were among those who spoke
 It was decided to continue work un- der the fund upon the plan adopted last year-sending through the south teacn CTS who in reality teach the teachers of the rural sch ools the newer methods or education. The number of these teacn- CTS was increased from 140 to 152. this having been made possible by an unex- pected balance from last year from in terest earned on the original endow- ment. The need of additional funds with which to carry on the work was emphasized by an appeal from 100 ne- gro principals and teachers in the south.
 The Jeanes fund teachers are divided into three classes: Extension teachers, supervising teachers, and organizing teachers. They divided their work among 1700 sch ools in 10 southern states.
 Prof. B. M. Caldwell, former presi- dent of the Louisiana State Normal school. was elected field agent, and as- sistant to the president of the board, a newly created office.
 The board adjourned to meet again at the White House the second Thurs day of next December.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17

Charles Horn as General varney and Peter Raymond as General Carroll, were diverting in the characters of the two belligerent civil war heroes. Miss Marie Flynn was Dixie and Miss Nina Davis had the opposite role of Dorothy Hale, the ''fiend." The four ancestors of Jeff ferson Carter figured prominently in Car ter's dream. These parts were taken by Joseph Snyder, James Berry, Sidney Craven and Lew H. Fuller, who shared in the comedy honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17

West Alabama Railroad company, the new line that will be run from Coluin- bus north heasterly to Winfield, Ala. 60 miles, where connection with the Frisco will be made, and from ColuIii- bus southeasterly to Dancy and Pick ensville, Ala, where connection with the Carrollton Short Line will be made, has asked that this city subscribe $50. GOO to them to be. applied toward pur- chasing depot facilities, etc, here. The city council will order an election to determine the subject
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17

No class of entertainment could appeal more strongly to the people than 'The Squaw Man" at the Bijou this week. There yet remain two nigha. perform ances, Friday and Saturday, and the Sat urday matinee. The curtain will go up Saturday night at o'clock in order that the company may leave on a train that night. Next week come Ward & vokes in a revised edition of "The Promoters"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17
Whisky Stamps Lost.

Pittsburg, December 16.-Over $250,- 900 worth of internal revenue tax-paid whisky stamps, the property of the government, were mutilated or blown away today when the iron arm at tached to a mail car of fast train failed properly to connect with reg istered mall oag and threw it under the wheels. The accident occurred at Gib- sonton, near here, and only a few of the stamps have been recovered by the government agents. 1nN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17
.Earthouake In Mexico.

Mexico City, December 16.-Mexico was shaken by light earthquake this morning. Reports at the central mete- orological department show that mifd oscillatory movement was felt at San Juan Bautista at 6:s0 o'clock, and at Tehauntepec, in the state of Oaxaca. a trepidatory vibration of some force was felt at SEC o'clock. lasting five seconds. Colima reported an oscilla- tory vibration lasting two seconds at 10:20 o'clock this morning. This quake was not reported as felt at any other point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17

pany, held in the office of the company here, all the old officers were elected for another year. This company operates both here and in Talladega, and reports made at the meeting show the company to be in splendid condition The officers elected are as follows: c. V. Rainwater, president; F. S. Cannon, secretary, and J. H. Edmundson, treasurer and general manager. The board of directors consists of the above named gentlemen, together with E. D. Cole of Cartersville, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17
New Chinese Minister Arrives.

Washington, December 18-The new Chinese minister, Chin Yin Ting, with his daughter and suit of 50 Chinese, including dozen students, arrived in Washington this afternoon and were met at the railroad station by Min ister Wu and the full legation staff. MT. Wu expects to leave Washington with his family soon to sail on the Lusitania for Europe, where. he will make a sojourn for several mo2ths before returning to China.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17
MHonev Boy" MInstrois.

Minstrslsy, which has always proved q popular form of entertainment with Amer ican audiences, and ever since it's incep- ton has been regarded as a national amusement, will have its innings at the Jefferson theatre Wednesday matinee and night on which occasion the Conan q Harris minstrels, presenting George Nvans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17

Excursion rates on Umbrel- las. Our price $6.50 for the kind that others sell at $10. Linnehan, Jeweler, Hotel Hill man Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17
coca-coIa Officers Elected.

Ahhiston, December 16-(Special.)-A the annual meeting of the stockholders or the Alabama Coca Cola Bottling com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17
At the Bilou.

and his 100 '1Ioney Boys" will appear . in their now famous entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17

You can save money on dia- mond purchases at Linnehan's s, Hotel Hillman Bldg:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17
Railroad Asks Subscription.

Columbus. Miss. December 16.-(spe- cial. )-The Columbus, Mississippi and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17
"rhe Flower of the Ranch"

'The Flower of the Ranch," which comes to the Jefferson Monday matinee and night, is a musical play in three acts, all the scenes of which have been laid in the rugged west, with colorfui and complete scenic settings of great beauty. The book, lyrics and music of the play have been written by Joseph Howard. composer of "The Time, the Place and the Girl" '"rhe Girl Question" Honey moon Trail." "A Stubborn Cinderella" :" and other successful works. Sale of seats opens today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17
JomeIII romorrow Nlaht.

The Treble Clef club will give a con- cert at the Majestic theatre tomorrow night and Madame Jeanne Jomelli, the famous operatic star, will assist as soloist. It will be recalled that Jomelli was to have appeared at the Treble Clef entertainment last Wednesday night, but was unable to keep her en- gagement owing to g slight illness. In order to give music lovers who had bought tickets to the concert chiefly to hear the great prima donna, an opportunity of hearing her at reduced prices the Treble Clef club announces special prices of 50 cents and 75 cents for Saturday night The reserved seat sale begins at the Majestic Saturday morning Holders of associate mem- bership tickets will be admitted with out extra charge. They are entitled to reserved seats.
 The Treble Clef club management Is at heavy expense and the hope Is ex- pressed that the Majestic will be filled to its capacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17
Al. IA. Wilson Tonight.

Al H. Wilson, the singing ambassador of German dialect, under the management of Sidney R. Ellis. will appear at the Jefferson theatre tonight and tomorrow matinee in his new play. "Metz in lre- land." which is said to be the best Wil- son play so far produced The title or Metz in Ireland'' is suggestive of come dy. and one can imagine the amusement created by the rollicking, free-hearted and music-loving Metz"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-17

Chattanoogas bar Is unanimous in it's indorsement of Judge Sanford for the po- sition on the United States circuit court of appeals bench, made vacant by the ap- pointment of Judge Lurton to the United States supreme court bench. A petition indorsing his appointment is now being circulated in the city and has already been signed by practically every member of the bar in Chattanooga.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-02-02

r. H. McRayen, days reg, Of
election. -. ..,...........,, l,0l
Oscar Taylor 2 days reg. and |
day Judge of election, ANN. 7,0l
John j. Jacobs, | day Judge of
election .. ....... 8 0(
j, Il. Hedges, / day clerk of cleo
ton ... ...,,,.,,,,...'..''. o'V'
John ]. Glaab / day clerk of
election and mileage ...,.. TOT
T. r. Oldham, day clerk OF
election ...,..,. ,.,.,....., wv
Dali Butler days reg. and |
day Judge of election and
mileage ....s ....,...'..'''' IL W
u. w. Kendall, 2 days reg. and
/ day Judge of election. 49,. Z, "
Allen Edmundson, days reg.
and / day judge Of election. 7.0t
w. II. Stone, l day clerk OF
election ........ .......... 800
Smith Billingsley, / day clerk Of
election ...... ........-.. 5.Ot
Barney Glaab, / day clerk of
election ... ........ 3 OF
Charles Anderson, for use of
house for election, Of Nov.
1905 ~ ....... 1G 0,
! A. Haley, for use OF house
for election Of Nov. 1905. ID
Dixie Fox, for use of house for
election of Nov 1908 ..,... 1000
| II. A. Jones, for use Of house
for election Of Nov. 1908 -. 16.0 OF
KasEer Stackert for use of
house for election of Nov.
1908 ............ .......... 1G, OF
NJ f. Roberts, for use of house
for election of Nov 1908 -. 10 o.
9. d kinnison, for making
booths for election of Nov.
1908 ........... ........ 15t
| f. ]. Cause, for rent of house
and making ballot box for
election of Nov 1908 ...... 81,
A. r. Vansickle K Son for
rent of house for election Of
Nov, 1908 ...., .... 90
9. ". Miller, for use OF house
for election of Nov, 1908 .. 90
| J. II. Wilson, for use of house
fof election of Nov 1905 =. 3 OF
| P. ii, McRaven, for use OF
house for election of Nov.
1908 ............ ...,.....,. - W
John j. Glaab, for making bal
lot box and repairing booth
for election of Nov, 1908 e.. , u
W. S. Kendall, for use Of house
10. election of Nov. 1908 =. , %
Smith Billingsey, for making
anG material for booths etc.
for election of Nov 1908 .. S.5t
BENZ. Thompson, for rent Of
house for election of Nov.
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The Cairo bulletin., 1909-02-02
For the Purpose Of Dieting and
Otherwise Caring for the Pris.
oners Confined IN the

For the Purpose Of Dieting and
Otherwise Caring for the Pris-
oners Confined in the
County Jail.
New York Store Mercantile CO.,
for soap, I've, mop and scrub
brush for use at county jail, 80
The board then adjourned until
Tuesday, December 22d, A. u. 1908.
Tuesday December 22d, A. d. l90S'
The board met pursuant to adjourn
ment with Commissioners John }. Jen'
nellie, Edwin j. Cause and Calvin V
'Neff present
The following claims and accounts
against the county having been audi
ted were allowed and the clerk au
thorized and instructed to draw war
rants on the treasurer for the respee'
tive amounts with interest at the rate
of per cent per annum from date II
not paid within 80 days from date
against and in anticipation OF the col
lection of the taxes for the year A. d
1908. Said amounts are payable on
of the funds specifically appropriated
and set apart as follows;
For the Purpose Of Defrayn9 the
Costs and Expenses Of the Office
of the County Clerk of the
County.
Jesse e. Miller, for TRANSCRIPT
ing the assessors books on
the collectors books, equal
i2ing and extending state
taxes, county taxes, corpor-
alton tax city of Cairo,
corporation tax village of
Thebes, corporation tax
village of Tamms, county
Reg Bond Int. tax, City Reg
Bond Int. tax of city
of Cairo, Dist School tax
es Road tax and dog tax
and making footngs alb
stracts, etc, for same, and
making railroad tax books
for year 1908 ............ lGlI.o
Jesse f. Miller ] Or eX-otIicio
fee, filing papers pertain
ing to county business, re-
cordng and furnishing
printers copy Of proceed
ings of county board and
insanity proceedings in case
of Minnie Colby ....,..... 81. +,
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-02-02
SaG7 90
For the Purpose of Cefraying tht
Exnapees of the Circuit Court.

Benz. Jones. 10 days services
as bailiff of circuit court at
$3.50 .,....... ..,,....'..$ 70 w
peter Thoman, 3 days ser
vices as baiiff Of circuit
court at $3.50 ............ 100
John Dewey days ser
vices as bailiff of circuit
court at $3.50 ............ 800
Edward Abernathie, G days
services as bailif Of circuit
court at $3.50 ............ l5.50
Allie Frost, If days services
as baiiff of circuit court at
S. 80 ..........,... ...... W
Chas. Williams, days ser
vices as bailif of circuit
court, at $3.50 ..,......,.. 100
Jos. Z. Mueller, 16i2 days
services as bailiG of circuit
court at $3.50 .,......,... 1G 70
John Watkins : days SER
vices as halin Of circuit
court at $3.50 .,.......... Y 50
r. A Fuller, IS days services
q bailiT Of circuit court at
$50 ,........ ........... 4o.J0
The Bulletin CO. printing
docket. October term cir
cult court ......... ...... 30. 90
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-02-02
SSa7a0
For the Purpose of Defrayine the
Expense Incurred in the Care
of and Providing FOR the
Paupers Of the County

HaupefS OF Ine OOunty
Smith Bros. mdse, furnished
for use at poor farm ......S 20 80
New York Store Mercantile
Co, for mdse, furnished for
use at county farm. ...... 27.62
Smith Brothers, mdse fur
nished for use at county
P, 7. Langan, lumber fur
nished for use at county
farm ...... ............. G S.
William j. Childers, balance
DIE as superintendent Of
county farm. as shown by
report from Sept. 2lst to
Dec, 2lst. 1908 .......... 5L02
William JChilders, for one
quarter salary as superin-
tendent of county farm end
ing Jan. LIST, 1909.......... l25.04
robe L. Pulley for furnish
ing paper and papering done
AT county farm. ........... Is .u9
3. J. Cause, professional ser
vices rendered and medi-
cines furnished paupers at
county farm. ............ 81. hj
J. J. Jennelle, months salary
as oversoer Of the poor. 500
Smith Bros mdso. furnished
Mrs. Campbell. .......... 2.69
J. p Davis, mdsc furnished
Mrs. Campbell ............ loo
J. p. Davis mdse furnished
Mrs. Campbell ............ 100
Jesse +. Miller, cash paid for
transportation of paupors.. 1890
Jesse +. Miller. cash paid for
transportation OF paupors.. SIS
Burke s Blaine, for coffins
furnished and burial of pau
rers ........ ............. 90 .pn
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-02-02

SAB 10
FOR the Purpose of DefraYing the
Expenses incurred in the Care
Of and Providing for the
Paupers of the County.
+. f. Gordon. salary as coun-
ty physician for Oct. Nov.
and Dec 1908, ana post
norton examination of Eu-
genia McClarncy ..........S 80 90
Kaufman Bros. clothing for
Ethiidge Buckley to be sent
10 State Inst for treatment 1925
Burke & Blaine. burial Of
Osa T. Baltimore an old sol
der .......... ......... $500
Wood & Bennett CO.. gro
CcriCs for use at county
farm .....-... .....,.,rr- 81. 10
Paul G. Schuh q Sons. drugs
furnished for l.. Ried and
Joe HINT ............ go. 80
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-02-02

| AAtG -
For the Purpose Of Providing the Nee,
eGsary Books. Records, Stationery
and Other Supplies for the
Use Of the Different
County Officers:
/ The Citizen Company for
order books for use of coun-
~ commissioners .......... , oH
The Citizen Company for 6
books Of certificates for use
Ct county clerks oficc.... > 90
81 90
70. the PurDosc Of Paying the Com
nersstion Of the Coroner Of the
County and tive Necessary
expenses Of His Office.
Isre g NcNanus. for tn-
utsf- and hurials ......- $50 90
70. the Purpose of Paying for the
Necessary Fuel. Liehis. Etc,
al end For the Court
House Of the County.
Halliday Rifteuh0uso Co. re-
pairs for lights for the court
house .-.---..-. -.----...--.k 90
woodward Hardware Co. Tor
whpalharrOW ...-.....--.. 2 -r1
A. HALEY 2 coal hobs -.---- l-e1
smith BrCs ID f0z h-Cous
en- duztH- Observation-Disclosures. sos
ATia FrCzt t.r services aE
ia-H~r st cov-t rorsr f1r
Orcic~ rTNt ......... ... - ~
Afi" Fr-f for .rrfrre a-
iauuor ai rfurf Iouar fnr
Nc1rmheT fa.t .-.-...... 81 nN
So So.
For fnc rurro-c - rayiDu tH- Pc
Ofrr- ard Hter7r ~ fh~ Neu
bc-s - the County Bo=r5
and ire Per DEN q
tire County
Cf-rL
J. ! IcurcIlr. for services AMI
expenses attending 70 coun-
Is business -..--------.-.---- III -
Calvin Y. Nef. for services
attending 70 county busi-
ness ------------ ------- > So
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-02-02

ing official ballot including
statement of amendment to
constitution for election OF
Nov. 3rd, 1908 ...,,.,,,..,s CS ~
The Citizen Co., for printing
official ballots, specimen
ballots, and affidayts for
election Of Nov 5, 1905 !, 1876. Do
The Bulletin Co, for publish.
ing official ballot for cleo
ton of Nov, Bird, 1908 ..,, ST Sc
BENJAMIN Jones, for deliver
ing register books, poll
books and other election
supplies and for eX-
ponses of same for cleo
ton of Nov. Bird, 1908 ..... 20 q
r. A. Burke, for team for de-
liyering election supplies
for election of Nov. 3rd,
1908 ......... .A.... 1888
IL. A Burke, for team for de-
lveping election supplies
for election OF Nov. 3rd,
1908 ,.., .,,,....... OK
'E. A Eurke, for horse and
buggy for use IN getting
use Of houses to hold ecc-
John a. Sammons ror use Of
horse and wagon for deliy
erjng ballots, etc, for cleo
ton of NOV, 3rd, 1898 .... 25C
Thomas A. Fuller for service
canvassing returns Of pri
mary election of Aug Sth,
1903 ..........,.... ,.,..... .0l
II. b. Davidson, for services
canyassing returns OF pri-
mary election of Aug. Sth,
1908 ....... ..,....!. 49,. &C
A. Comings, canyasslng re-
turns of election OF election
ton of Nov 3rd, 190S.... 90
Thomas A. Head, canyassng
returns of election Of Nov.
3rd, 1903 ........ ,....,, G,0'
7. NJ. Howley, for labor aud
material repairing house for
election in Sixth Cairo pra
cinct for election Of NOV
3nd, 1898 ..... ..,.,.. 81
Samuel Pennick, for team AMI
labor in hauling and putting
mp and taking down and
storing booths. etc. ......... 2f.0
John NJ. Dewey and Howard
Frank for delivering clGc-
ton supplies, election Of
Nov. >, 1908 Characterization. II -
j. Med, Lawrence, for use Of
house fer primary election Of
August Sth, 1908 .......,.. 80
j. e. Miller cash paid FOR
stamps to mail election re-
turns 10 secretary OF state. so
Jesse L. Miller cash paid for
kilograms ...... ..,,...... z
Whitfield Larry, for services
posting cards Of instruction
and specimen ballots for
election Of Nov Sd, l90S.... 4.c
William Susanka, for use Of
house for tWo days registra-
ton for election Nov Sd,
1898 ....... .,............ Go
! Adeline Baur, for use of house
aud for lights for election of
Nov 3rd, 1908 ........... 10
GreeriNHlkinson Lumber Co.,
for lumber and nails for bal
lot box for election Of Nov
3rd, 1903 .......:...... . 20
r. c. Burmeister, for boxes to
be used for ballot boxes for
election Nov. Sd, 190S..... G.
New York Store Mercantile
Co. locks, hinges, hasps, etc
for repairing ballot boxes
and other supplies for cleo
ton Nov Sd, l90S......,. 4,5t