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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
BILLS ADVERTISED.
Look to Lawful Sale and Manufacture
 of Liquor In Jefferson.

Two bills. one seeking to make it law full to manufacture and sell liquor and the other being directed to legalize the manufacture and sale of near beer in Jefferson county will be introduced in the legislature by certain anti-prohibi tionists in opposition to the steps to be taken by the Law and Order league in- terests.
 One of the bills which 1t is proposed to have introduced is entitled, An act to authorize the manufacture, sale or other disposition of alcoholic, spirituous and malt liquors within the limits of Jefferson county"
 The other bill is entitled, "An act to de- fine near beer and to authorize It's man. ufacture, sale or other disposition within the limits of Jefferson county. and to pro- vide licenses therefor" This bill, if adopt ed, would impose license of $10O for the sale of near beer and $500 for its naanu- lecture "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
ORGAN RECITAL
 AT SECOND CHURCH

The organ recital and song service held yesterday afternoon at the second Presby- terian church was attended by very large crowd and quite sum was real ized from the free-will offering taken The services in observance of the twen- ty-fifth anniversary of the church and the tenth anniversary of the pastorate of the Rev U. D. Mooney will be con- cluded tonight with the conservation service to be held at o'clock.
 On the whole, the exercises have been most successful and each meeting has been attended by large congregation. The musical programme rendered last night was as follows:
 Organ, Miss Minnie McNeill
 Violin solo. Miss Regina Heinberg. Male quartet, Stapleton, Slack, Tabler and Posner.
 Solo, Mrs. O. Gladden..
 Organ, Miss Minnie McNeill
 Mixed quartet, Mrs. Gladden., Mrs. Pos- ner, T. M Stapleton, MT. Posner. Solo, Miss Wood.
 Chorus, Choir
 Organ. Miss Minnie McNeill
 Solo, MT. Tabler
 Violin solo. Miss Reginia Heinberg. Solo, Mrs. Posner.
 Male quartet.
 Solo, MT. Posner. Ts Doxology.
 Benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
M'QUAID GOES ABROAD.
Birmingham Boy Will Assist Brother
 in Vaudeville Act in London.

Tammy McQuaid. well known Bir- mingham boy, left yesterday for London, England, where he will join his brother and engage permanently in the vaudeville business.
 Eddie McQuaid, the elder brother, will be remembered by many in Birmingham, where he lived for long time He used to practice his comedy juggling acts here and it is these that have won him such fame abroad. He is at present at the Empire theatre, London, where he has an engagement of eight weeks and the circuit with which he is connected will carry him during the next year to all the larger cities on the continent His younger brother will in future assist him in his act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
SOUTHERN IS IMPROVING,
New Equipment Is Ordered To Cost
 Nearly $1,5oo,0Oo.

Chattanooga, July 13.-The Southern Railway company has contracted for the use of s1, 100000 worth of new equip- ment as is shown by lease which was filed in the office of the secretary of state in Nashville today. The equipment comprises engines, coaches and baggage cars, and is leased from Edward T. Stoesburry of Philadelphia. The lot con- sists of 20 consolidated freight engines, ten passenger engines, 10 sx-wheel switching engines ss frst-class passenger cars. three chair cars, six mall and bag gage cars, six postal cars and four din- ing cars.
 The contract was made June 1 and was today sent to the secretary of each state through which the road runs.
 This is taken as an indication of general increase in the railroad busi- ness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
LEAVES ON FOOT
 FOR BUENOS AIRES
GLOBE TROTTER SAYS IF ALABA- MAS ROADS WERE AS FINE AS RlRMlNGHAMS HOSPITALITY, WALKING WOULD BE EASY.

Clarence o'Neil, the Butte, Mont, globe-trotter who arrived in Birmingham Sunday afternoon, resumed his journey toward the west from in front of The Age-Herald office yesterday morning at 3 o'clock. ONeil has already encirced the globe on foot with the exception of such distances as it was necessary to cover by boat. He has during the past five years covered 53 nations. requiring 1000 miles of travel. and is now headed for Buenos Ayres, his destination, which point he expects to make by the latter part of De- cember.
 In leaving ONeil extended his thanks to the people of Birmingham for their hos pitality and kind treatment. He says he was most favorably impressed with the city, and especially with the great num- ber of pretty girls Believe me-" he said, they are all pretty"
 Birmingham appears to be one of the most progressive cities I have ever vis- tied in my long tramp" said O'Neil. 'The great skyscrapers are suggestive of the metropolitan spirit which prevails here and 1 shall not forget the town.
 Birmingham is representative of Ala bama, and if the roads of the state were as good as this town the globe-trotting stunt through here would be a yeritable cinch. However, let's all preach prosper ity and all kinds of optimism, hope for the best, and we'll come all right"
 O'Neil left the city with papers signed by City Clerk Horace E. Shropshire, and at 9:3O O clock he was on his way to Wood- stock, which point he said he would make before stopping again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 sDOo-C. H. Nabb and wife to Virginia Rrombery. lots l, and 8 in block IA, survey of Waverly Place.
 S2025Goldie P. Brown to F. Schiileci' ct al, lots to F inclusive in block AS, survey of Bessemer.
 s10Oo-P. J. Martin and wife to W. D.. McWilliams, lot in Princes addition to Bessefner.
 s10O0-J. A. Otwell and wife to Ben Rus sell. lots 4 and A in block 16, Sessions Land Company's survey of Tuxedo park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
WILL REGULATE
 TAXICAB RATES
Mayor and City Attorney Will Suggest
 Some Changes In Original Ordinance.

Mayor O'Brien and City Attorney Thach are studying over the ordinance regu- lating hack and taxicab rates, there be- ing some changes from that originally presented by Alderman Burnett. For short distances a rate of 25 cents for IA blocks is allowed, while the distance above this is regulated in proportion to the distance travelled at a little higher rate than for the 14 blocks
 The rate on taxicabs is-stipulated at s3 per hour, though there is possibility of taxicabs being required to have taxi meters and the fare charged according to the distance travelled. Letters are be- ing written the various cities in which the latter custom is in vogue asking for particulars concerning it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
Curtiss Files Successfully.

New York. July 13.-Glenn H. Curtiss. in his aeroplane, made three flights this evening near Mineola. L. I. The first and third were short, but in the second. he remained in the air minutes and 30 seconds, going in a great circle at the rate of about 40 miles an hour for total flight of approximately one and two thirds miles. One turn he made so sharp ly that the machine tilted and came down within eight inches of the ground. During the flights he maintained an aver age height of 40 feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
POLICEMAN TAKES LAUDANUM.
Had Just Been Suspended for Insubor-
 dination-WlI Recover.

Selma, July 19.-(Special. )-This afternoon about o'clock Police Officer Logan, who was suspended from the force for insubordination, walked into his home in the northern part of the city and, falling across the bed, de- clared that he had taken 25-cent bot tie of laudanum. Physicians were sent for and restoratives used. He will re- cover.
 Just why the suspended officer took the drug is not known, as it was not thought he was particularly despond- ent over his suspension.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
WiH Pay $3OO. .OOO Wore
 To He Creditors Today

liabilities standing prior to the time the concern went into bankruptcy. It is un- derstood that about the same amount of money will be paid out today.
 The claims are being paid dollar for dollar and the money was recently bor- rowed for this purpose. It is understood that the trustees wish to centralize the concerns liabilities preparatory to the final discharge of the litigation which is expected in the fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
Bond Issues Noted Down.

Kansas City, July 1S.-Unonficial re- turns from the election here today in- dicate that the home rule" amend- ment. to the city charter failed to carry Apparently, none of IA bond issues call ing for total expenditure of $4.125,- 900 for civic Improvements was au- thorized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
Railroad Will Not Be Sold.

Macon, Ga,, July 1s.-The sale of the Savannah, Augusta and Northern rail way, ordered by Judge Emory Speer to take place on August &, will not occur on that date. attorneys for the road hav- ing appealed from the courts decision to the United States circuit court of ap- peals. This property was ordered, sold under 0 contractors lien held by W. J. Oliver of Knoxville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
RaIloonists Make Race.

St. Louis, July 1S.-John Berry, win ner of the distance prize in the Indian apolis balloon race, and Andrew Drew accended in the balloon Melba at noon today, planning to make a four-hour record flight. The Melba, which has d capacity of 39,000 cubic feet of gas, departed northeast and the aeronauts landed near Nashville, Ill., 70 miles southeast of here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14

Attorneys for the trustees of the Bir- mingham Coal and Iron company. it was stated yesterday afternoon, will be in Birmingham today for the purpose of paying an additional batch of the liahili- ties of the bankrupt company.
 It will be recalled that the attorneys for the company were in Birmingham last Saturday and that on that day they paid off approximately $300,oO0 of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Nettie Leo Jones.

Nettie Lee Jones, the 1-year-old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. W. T. Jones of Lehigh, died yesterday at Avenue I and Twenty seventh street. Next Friday morning the remains will be sent to Le- high for interment, being held in the meantime at the Gaudin Undertaking company's estabhshment awaiting the ar- rival of relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
Killed in Liqnite Mine.

Sulphur Springs, Tex, July 1a.-As a result of caye-in in the Lone Star Lignite company's works at Cameo, 10 miles east of here, one man is dead and several others injured. A number of miners were at work in one of the runs 80 feet below the surface when eight feet of slate fell, killing John Cadellas and injuring several, one se' riously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
VIII Build New Apartment House.

A permit for the building of a new apartment house on the corner of Ave- nue F and Twenty-seventh street was issued yesterday from the office of the city building inspector. The structure is to be erected by A. J. Krebs and will cost $2.50o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
Laborers Return to Work.

Honolulu, July 13.-All of the Japanese laborers at the Maimanalo plantation who struck yesterday and made a demonstra- tion against Sheriff Jarrett when he ar- rested five of their leaders, returned to work today. Jarrett is returning to Hon. olulu after having withdrawn most of the force of extra policemen that guard ed the company's property during the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
Salvatore Perriaone.

Salvatore Perrigone, aged 65 years, died yesterday morning at his residence at Avenue D and Twenty-fourth street. The funeral services will be at St. Paul's church this afternoon. the procession leaving the residence at 3:3O o'clock h. terment will be in Elmwood cemetery. The funeral services will be in charge of the Italian society He is survived by his widow and three children, Fred Perrigone. Florence Perrigone and Mrs. Frances Rietta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
OH Company Must Pay Up.

Jefferson City. Mo, July 13.-The attor- ney generals office today requested the clerk of the supreme court to issue a writ of execution against the Waters Pierce oil company for $17.179.14, the amount of the costs of the Standard oil custer suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
CITY ITEMS.

For Violating Prohibition Law-Joe Elledge, a white man, was placed under arrest Yesterday by Deputy Sheriffs Wilson and Collier on thrds charges of violating the prohibition law. El- ledge was committed t6 the county Jail. where he made bond later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14

My residence will be closed during the day for next 30 days. Office phone Peoples 931, Hood Building; same phone, night 1925, residence. July 13.
 DR. I. J. BICKLEY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
Fatal Shooting Affair.

Hopkinsville, Ky, July 1S.--A dispute over the terms of sale of a grocery eliminated in the fatal shooting of Edwin c. Outlaw and W. W. Little field here today. Outlaw escaped. ~He was formerly superintendent of the city workhouse,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
Allmony and Extra.

New York, July 1s--Alimony of 5000 a month and 5000 extra for counsel fees was granted today to Mrs. Mary Blair Brokaw, pending decision in her suit for separation from w. Gould Brokaw, the millionaire clubman. Her suit al- leges abandonment and cruel treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
Infant Cole.

The infant son of MT. and Mrs. Paul Cole died late Monday night al the fam fly residence, 1921 North Tenth street. The funeral services will be from the residence this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. 1nterment will be in Woodlawn ceme- tery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
Marrisoe Lieense Issued.

The following marriage license was is- sued yesterday from the office of tho probate court:
 Ferdinand K. Hirsch of Bessemer to Miss Nell F, Levisop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertaken.
Green Undertaking Company.

Quick time with all the con- forts. Oh. you Seaboard!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
Selling Bad Meat-Joe Kosr

Selling Bad Meat--Joe Kosmus, white man, was placed in the county jail yesterday morning on charge of selling tainted meat. The man was placed under arrest by Chief Deputy Lucien c. Brown. He is alleged have sold quantity of bad meat from his market near Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
Library Assiciation Meeting-A meet

Library Association Meeting-A meet ing of the Birmingham Public Li- brary association Is called tomorrow night at o'clock p. m. at the library. Important business, including the elec- tion of officers, will come before the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14
THE WEATHER.

Washington, July 1S.-Weather forecast: Alabama-Local showers Wednesday and Thursday; light variable winds, mostly south. Mississippi-Bair and continued warm Wednesday and Thursday.
 
 United States Weather Bureaus local report for 24 hours ending at p. m. yes terday!
 Maximum temperature ......-..,...... 92 Minimum temperature ................. D Mean temperature ..................... s2 Normal temperature a.............-... 70 Excess since Jan. ..:.........-..... 1.s2 Precipitation .-....-....---......-...... Ill Total precipitation since Jan 1....... All Excess since Jan. 1....................- Il. .6l
 ". E. LEHMAN. Observer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14

placed under arrest by Chief Deputy Lucien c. Brown. He is alleged have sold a quantity of bad meat from his market near Ensley.
 Preliminary Hearing-Judge H. B. AbS ernathy was engaged yesterday in the inferior criminal court with the pre- liminary hearing of G. T. Young, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. The charges were pre- ferred by D. l.. Newman, the prosecu- ton growing out of a transaction in lands situated in Woodward, Okla.
 Tax Hear1ngs-The Board of Reye- nue was engaged yesterday morning in hearing complaints on the tax raises made recently by the back tax com missioner in his equalization of taxes. Complaints this year have been com- paratively few. The board took up the coroner's claims for consideration yes terkay morning.
 Wanted in Gcorgia-Policemen Ma loney and McNelis have captured a ne- gro, C.Shack') Charles Lane, who is charged with burglarizing freight cars in the Central of Georgia railway yards at Columbus, Ga., two years ago. The negro refused to return to Georgia without requisition papers, which are being forwarded by the Columbus au- thorities.
 Johnson Released-L. M Johnson, who shot and seriously wounded J. R. Fuller on the streets of Bessemer last Saturday morning as the result of diff ferences growing out of a trial in the mayors court on prohibition matters, was released from the county jail yes- \ terday morning on bond in the sum of $SO0 Fuller, whom Johnson shot, Is reported to be on the road to recovery.
 Violating Revenne Law--Sixteen wo- men were placed under arrest in the restricted area of Birmingham yester- day afternoon on charges of violating the revenne law. It is charged that the women have been operating me chanical pianos with slot machine con- nections with out licenses They were committed to the county jail, where they were detained until bail could be furnished
 For Possession of Child-City Court Judge C. w. Ferguson is engaged in hearing of habeas corpus proceedings instituted by the mother of the late w. T. Sparks for the possession of Caro- line Sparks, the 17-months-old daugh- ter of the deceased Since the death of the mother, some 12 months ago, the child has been in possession of her grandmother, Mrs Tunnel It will be recalled that Sparks was shot and killed at Boy1es about 8 months ago and shortly afterward his moth CT in stituted proceedings for the possession of the child The case will probably be decided by Judge Ferguson this morning.
 Horse Show Committee-The com mission from Camp Hardee, United Confederate Veterans, consisting of Comrades J. T. Garrison, Robinson and Hopson, appointed to make arrange ments for a horse show to be given during the State Fair for the benefit , of the Soldiers Home at Mountain Creek, will meet tomorrow morning at 930 o'clock in the palm room of the Hotel Hillman with the committee from the Birmingham Riding academy The ladies of the Alexander H. Stephens, Pelham and W. L. Yancey chapters, United Daughters of the Confederacy, are reqnested to meet also with the committee from Camp Hardee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14

Preliminary Hearing-Judge H. B. Abs ernathy was engaged yesterday in the inferior criminal court with the pre- liminary hearing of G. T. Young, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. The charges were pre- ferred by D. l.. Newman, the prosecu- tion growing out of a transaction in lands situated in Woodward, Okla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-14

Tax Hear1ngs-The Board of Reye- nue was engaged yesterday morning in hearing complaints on the tax raises made recently by the back tax com missioner in his equalization of taxes. Complaints this year have been con- paratively few. The board took up the coroner's claims for consideration yes terkay morning.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-11-10
Chairman Board of Supervisor ATTEST: H. E. BERNER,
 Clerk Board of Supervisors.
SUMMONS.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT of u Second Judicial District of the Tar- tory of Arizona, in and for the County of Cochise.
 Action brought in the District Court -of the Second Judicial District of the Territory of arizona, in and for the County of Cochise, and the complaint filed in the said County of Co>hise, in the office of the clerk of said District Court.
 Werner l.. Fletcher, Plaintiff, vs. Elizabeth E. Fletcher. Defendant.
 The Territory of Arizona sends greeting:
 To: Elizabeth E. Fletcher. You are hereby required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of the Second Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona, in and for the County of Cochise. and to answer the complaint fled therein within twenty days (exculsive of the day of service), after the service on you of this sum mons eff served within the county; otherwise within thirty days), or judg- ment by default win be taken against you according to the prayer of said complaint.
 Given under my hand and the Seal of the District Court of the Second Judicial District of the Territory Of Arizona, in and for the County of cochise, this 21st day of october. in the year of our Lord one thous~T nine hundred and nine.
 GEORGE B. wILco By W. E. BOGGS. q
 Deputy Clerk.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-11-10
Pen and Brush.

Sir Joshua Reynolds was the first president of the British Royal Aead- smy
 Bjornstierne Bjornson. the Norwe- gian novelist. who has been seriously ill at Laurvik, is improving gradually He had a paralytic seizure June 5, but neither his mind nor his speech was affected.
 Maeteriinck is now living and work. ing in picturesque old abbey midway between Rouen and Havre. He has been writing a new drama, and he is always. as he himself says. writing Q new book.
 ". P Firth. R. A., the veteran Eng. fish artist. was recently congratulated by the king on attaining the ninetieth anniversary of his birthday Mir. Firth still busies himself with his brush when the light is strong enough to suit.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-11-10
|GE|AsEhHOFER SELLS
 | THE EDtlWEISS CAFE

Following more than thirty years. most of which has been spent ill catering to the appetite of the public, Otto Geisenhoefer, proprietor of the EdelweisP Cate, has disposed of his cafe to Thomas Whitehead. The transfer will take place this morning. MT. Whitehead taking charge.
 Mir. Geisenhoefer came to Cochise county about thirty-one years ago and has been engaged in the restaurant business almost constantly since his arrivel He was among the old-time restauranteurs of Tombstone in the boom days and later came to Bisbee, where he has been actively Identified | with his business for a number of yeas. For the last four years he has been proprietor of the Edelweiss and has given the public efficient and satisfactory service. It is the pur- pose of Mir. Geisenhoefer to abandon active business pursuits and to eu- joy the competence he has acquired.
 Mir Whitehead, his successor, was formerly in the restaurant business in this city, but for several years has been rancher in the Sulphur Springs valley. His return to the local field will be welcomed by his many friends.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-11-10
DANES AND DAUGHTERS.

Mrs. ". O. Smith of Chicago shaved her husband every other day for a month. thereby earning S1. which she donated to foreign missions.
 Mrs. George Westinghouse. Jr.. who was Miss Brockiebank of England be- fore she married an American, is fa- nous for her devotion to sports and athletics.
 Mrs. Frank B. Yroomap. daughter of General John c. Black of the civil service commission. has paid s3.Ooo for the pew next to that occupied by Mrs. William + Taft in St Johns Episco- pal church. Washington.
 Nine Uriu. wife of Vice Admiral Uriu of the Japanese navy. is. like him. a product of American edreation- all institutions she having graduated from Vassar and be from the Naval academy at Annapolis.
 Mrs. George Dewey has studied the arranging of trophies to advantage. and the entire second floor of the man sion in Sixteenth street. Washington. Is filled with souvenirs of the most stirring part of the admiral's naval career.
 Mrs. c. Rowland Shaw was elected president of the Massachusetts Asso- eiation Opposed to the Further Exten- sion of Suffrage to Women at its an- nual meeting, which was recently held In Boston. The vice presidents elected were Mrs. !. Randolph Coolidge. Miss Anna L. Dawes, Mrs. Charles Eliot Guild. Mrs. Charles D. Romans. Miss Agnes Irwin and Mrs. Henry W. Whit ney.