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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-08-02
SHOOTS AT SENATOR
AND KILLS ANOTHER

Little Rock. Ark.-Shooting over
the head of United states Senator Jeff
Davis w. I. Ellis, resident of Pine
Bluff, instantly killed Nathaniel p.
Willis, of Indianapolis. in the Circuit
courtroom here.
The shooting was the tragic ending
of a lawsuit brought by Willis against
his divorced wife, who had subsequent
ly married Ellis. The suit was for
possession OF Willis child.
Willis had secured an order to take
possession of the child today, when
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-08-02
Metal Men Reform,

New York, Aug. 2.-Under change
Of rules which went into effect today,
he New York Metal Exchange be-
comes a real trading market. Here
after there will be actual transactions
in copper, tin, lead, spelter and other
metals, on which quotations will be
based, instead of, as formerly, max
ing prices without actual sales. The
revision Of rules meets the objections
of Governor Hughes Wall street
probing committee as to the ex-
changes method of doing business.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-08-02

John r, Allen of New York. presi-
dent of the Pacific & Eastern rail
road, is doing much toward the de-
velopment of the natural resources of
southern Oregon by large investments
and liberal advertising of that region,
says the Medford Tribune.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-08-02
Notice.

Sealed bids will be received at the
office of the city recorder up to 4
o'clock p. m. of Monday August 2,
1909, for furnishing to the city of
Pendleton one carload of Rock
Springs lump tcoal, delivered at the
city hall.
JOHN HALEY, JR..
Acting Recorder.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-08-02
SlAhMonh

We want to dispose OF several cars
in IT. lengths Ask us for price in
any quantity.
OREGON LUMBER YARD.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-08-02

Lumber business is on the boom,
says the Eugene Guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
YOUTH KILLED BY ELECTRIC CUaRENT I Throwing Switch His Hand
 Touched Live Wires IN STORE AT EAST LAKE c. s. Henley Went Into a Dark Room and Was Trying to Locate the
 Switch-Remains Sent to
 Georgia.
 

c. s. Henley, a young man about 19 years old, met almost instant death by electrocution at East Lake Saturday night.
 Young Henley was employed at Gays hall, a refreshment parlor on Seventy seventh street and First avenue, which is College station on the East Lake car line. Saturday night, it seems, he started to turn on the electric lights in the place and in trying to locate the switch in the dark his hand came in con tact with the live wires or some part of the switch which was charged. The young man died immediately after people in the store reached the place where he fell.
 Henley's hand was very badly burned by the electric current but otherwise the body was not disf1gured.
 The deceased boy lived on Seventy y-sixth street and Sloss avenue, East Lake, and is survived by widowed mother and one sister, who have been living In East Lake only a short time, the family hav- ing formerly resided in Georgia.
 The remains of young Henley were sent to Pinson, Ga, yesterday by s. w.. Woodin & Co.,, Woodlawn undertakers, for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
REYNOLDS MAKES
 BOND FOR $50OO Former Policeman { harged With Killing Mclean ACTION OF SUPREME COURT Twenty-Five Year Verdict Is Set Aside and New Trial ordered-Bond
 Is Signed by Ten We'll
 known Men.

W. P. Reynolds, former member of the Birmingham police force, who was re- gently convicted in the criminal court of the murder of John Mclean, South Twentieth street furniture merchant has been granted bail in the sum of $5OOO. Reynolds experienced comparatively lit tie trouble in making the bond and he was downtown yesterday among his friends.
 The bond was set by Judge 8. l.. Weaver, junior member of the Jefferson county criminal bench, on the afternoon of Christmas Day and Reynolds sue ceeded in making the bond almost be- fore dark
 The trouble between Reynolds and Me- Lean is said to have grown out of. an alleged remark on the part of Mclean to the effect that Reynolds was "a scab and an ex-convict.' Reynolds went to McLean's furniture store on South Twen- tieth street to have the alleged state- ment corrected and the shooting followed Reynolds surrendering himself immedi- ately after the shooting.
 heynolus mas Idu tWo liidis. iHe iiiSe hearing of the case resulted in mis- trial and the second, which occurred about two months ago, resulted in con viction, Reynolds being sentenced to i'm prlsonment in the penitentiary for 25 years. He appealed to the supreme court and this superior tribunal granted the appellant new hearing
 Realizing that 1t will be months be- fore Reynolds can secure another trial, Judge Weaver set bond at $5O0o. This bond was easily made, being signed by the following: George H. Bodeker, chief of police: E. E. Howard, c. T. Roberts, G. c. Ellis, w. R. Starbuck, A. B Suo- deth, J. B. Messer, J. E. Gates, A. Tete- schi and J. w Caldwell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
KILLED IN SCUFFLE
 OVER MANS PISTOL
JOHN TURNER OF WOODSTOCK VICTIM OF ACCiDENT-HAD BEEN CARRYING THE PISTOL IN ovERcoAT POCKET.

John Turner. who was brought dssper- ately wounded from woodstock Saturday morning. died yesterday morning at { o'clock after a hard struggle for life at St. vincents hospital. He was acci- dentally shot at woodward on Christmas Eve at about 12 o'clock, and was brought on the first inbound train to Birmingham for treatment. Little hope was enter tained for his recovery from the first. as . bullet of large caliber had torn through his vitals. perforating the intestines in a number of places and passing entirely through the body.
 The circumstances of the shooting were at first not made public. but 1t has since developed that Turner was wounded from the discharge of his own revolver which he carried in his pocket. It seems that Turner and a number of acQuaintances were together on Christmas Eve when tho accident took place. Turner carried his revolver in a pocket of his coat. from which ono of his companions attempted to remove it. In the friendly tussle which followed the trigger of the weapon be- came entangled in Turner's clothing, and the revolver was discharged with the fatal results stated.
 The remains will be sent by Shaw 6 Sons this afternoon at 53o o'clock to Tan nehill, where interment will be made.
 Turner was an unmarried man, but is survived by number of relatives, among whom Is brother. who accompanied him to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
NEGRO SHOT DEAD
 BY UNKNOWN MAN
OTHER NEGROES ASSERT THAT WHITE MAN FIRED SHOT BUT OFFICERS ARE INCLINED TO DOUBT THE STORY.

Essic Crockett, young negro. was shot and instantly killed last night about 8 o'clock on Thirteenth street. between Third and Fourth avenues, north It is said that the negro was murdered on the street by a white man.
 The shooting was reported to the police, and City Detectives Williams and Jones investigated the case. Witnesses told the detectives that Crockett was walk ing down the street when a white man and a negro ran up behind him. It is stated that Crockett was ordered to stop and that he did so. It seems that he turned and started back toward the men who had halted him. and negro witnesses testify that the white man ordered him to stop. The negro. it seems. continued to advance and was shot The bullet went squarely through the negro's heart and death wzs virtually instantaneous.
 One of the negroes who is said to have witnessed the shooting told the detectives that white man shot Crockett and went away. returning shortly afterward with two other men to show the dead negro to his companions. The police are in- clined to doubt that Crockett was shot by . white man, but rather suspect that he was killed in a craps game in Third alley and was carried into the street or else ran that far before falling.
 The coroner held preliminary investi- gation of the case last night. but could not determine who the murderer was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
'ROURKE'S WOUNDS
 CAUSE HIS DEATH
FIFTH AVENUE GROCER IS SHOT TWICE BY M. c. SCREWS WHEN MEN ouARRELLED ABOUT FIRE AT STORE.

William R. O'Rourke, who was shot Thursday morning by NJ. c. Screws during the progress of a fire which destroyed the store of the former at Fifth avenue and Walker street, died yesterday morn ing at 4:45 o'clock at the Copeland-Soio- mon infrmary. O'Rourke was shot twice, one bullet entering the face and another which proved fatal penetrating the ab- domen.
 Funeral services will be held this morn ing at g o'clock from St. Paul's Catho- lie church, to be followed by interment in Oak Hill cemetery.
 The deceased is survived by his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Charles T. ORourke four brothers, James J. ORourke, F. M. oRourke. c. T. ORourke and F. D. O'Rourle: two sisters, Mrs. J. J. Ferry and Mrs. John Owens, and two children John and Theresa O'Rourke.
 MT. ORourke was a man of unusual popularity and his death is lamented by large number of acquaintances. The shooting was done by M. c. Screws, who was. placed in the city jail on charge of assault with murderous intent. The charge will probably be changed to one of murder. Screws does not deny that he did the shooting, but ayers that he acted in self defense.
 As states the shooting occurred early Thursday morning. It seems that O,Rourke's store had caught fire and Screws, spectator at the scene of the blaze, was accused by O'Rourke of hay ing been an incendiary. Screws resented the accusation and words followed Screws states that O'Rourke made a mo- ton toward his hip as if to draw a weapon, and that he immediately began firing thinking that he acted only in self-defense. It is alleged that bad feeling had long existed between O'Rourke and Screws, both of whom were proprietors of grocery stores In the vicinity of the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
CORPORATION TAX
 MAKES NEW WORK
Internal Revenue Office Has Large Force at Work Gathering
 the Data.

The corporations in the Birmingham district are being put to unusual trouble and extra work in complying with the new corporation tax law passed by the last session of Congress. In order to submit the information required on Jan uary 1 stock must be taken and every resource of the company accounted for.
 A number of the big corporations of the district have hitherto scheduled their fiscal years from July to July. or from December to December. and are now re- quired to take stock again.
 The internal revenue office, which is handling this tax, has a large force at work and during the next few weeks will have It's hands full
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
ELKS SAINT CLAUS MAKES oOO HAPPY Drives Up To Curb In Big Red
 Automobile GIFTS WERE HANDSOME
Beautiful Dolls and Boxes of Candy and Fruits for Girls, While Boys Get Express Wagons Laden
 With Good Things.

Leaving his reindeers browsing in Shades valley, Santa Claus came into Bir- mingham yesterday afternoon as the guest of Elks lodge, No. 7s. in a big au- tomobile. Hurrying through the streets he arrived at the E1ks' home exactly on time to fill his engagement
 The automobile, decorated artistically in Elk colors, purple and white, with It's load of good cheer, drew up at the curb and Santa Claus was greeted with a cry of welcome from more than 500 children. Clipping their hands and smiling brightly In their eagerness. they presented to the traveller one of the happest of pictures
 After telling them of his journey through the south. and the love and joy which he had scattered everywhere, he proceeded with his bag into the hali, where the last touches were being put on the Elks annual beautiful Christmas tree
 The youngsters were let in by squads of 25 and every boy ans girl went away happy and satisfied But even more did the big-hearted Elks. who had provided in plenty, seem to enjoy the occasion. They were all smiles and good will, seem. ed to feel in themselves a response to every f1utter in the young hearts.
 The children from the East Lake or phanage and the Mercy Home were on hand in body. These little folks with their feeling of dependence have the manner of grown-ups, and were especially appreciative.
 Every child was made infinitely happy The girls were given each beautiful doll a big box of fruit, nuts and candy and some noise-making toys. To the boys express wagon was given loaded with good things.
 When all of these special charges went away rejoicing the children having tick cts, who had been sought out from homes where Santa Claus had failed to stop on Christmas eve, were also sent away with the same treat. Fully 800 in all were cared for.
 The boxes were attractively decorated in Elks' coiors with the name of the lodge in purple. The lodge, which is fa- nous for its brotherhood and fellowship is now impressed upon the little minds as the greatest thing in the world The big Elk. which is "timorous of doing wrong and fleet of foot to seek out the needy" is now the emblem of all that's kind and good to 800 little minds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
PHI GAMMA DINNER.
Annual Affair of We'll knokn Fraterni-
 ty at Southern Club Last Night.

The annual dinner of the local members of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity was given last evening at I o'clock at the Southern club. An elaborate menu was served and the tables were decorated with the fraternity flower and colors.
 Among those present were the follow ing:
 Judge N. B. Feagin. Sterling A. Wood, M. DuBose. Joel DuBose, Roger Will Hams. R. c. Hemphill. Jr., Webb Craw- ford. Jr., John Bradley, W. L. Anderson, J. E. Aye, Charles Moffitt T. E. Thomas. E. c. Burton, c. c. Swindle, M Donelson, Mrs. N. B. Feagin, Miss Alma Feagin. Mrs Sterling Wood, Miss Leila Wood. Miss Kate Terry. Miss Susie Hardie. Miss Mary Campbell, Miss Serena Kirkpatrick, Miss Susie White. Miss Florence Ballard, Miss Fannie Evans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
Four Violent Deaths
 Occur Here In One Dav

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
At the orpheum.

Tonight the Orpheum makes its debut to Birmingham theatregoers It was formerly the Hippodromc, but after being changed and improved 1t is opened as the latest link of the chain of Or pheum theatres which cover the country. The house will open with modern vaude- vile, and General Manager Beck has sent to Birmingham what seems to be an excellent offering. The opening promises to be quite an event in the city. There has been a healthy advance sale of seats for the opeA.ng and the indications point to full house. After the opening tonight there will be matinee every afternoon and a per formance every night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
Cornell GIee Club.

The annual tour of the Cornell Unl- versity Glee. Banjo and Mandolina clubs. a musical organization of 60 students, representing the best talent in uni- versity of 400 members, began December 22 and will extend through Scranton, New Orleans, Mobile, Birmingham, At lanta, Savannah and Brooklyn. The clubs will give concert in this city under the auspices of the local alumni of the university in the Jefferson the- atre, December %, at 3;15 This will be the first visit of the Cornell musi- clans to this city in a number of years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Isle of Spice" Today

Those who desire 8 couple of hours rest and relaxation from the cares of the busy world; those who enjoy pretty pictures with all the picturesque en- vironment that the delightful oriental locality of the Japan Sea renders pos sible are promised a rare treat In that piquant musical mixture, the "Isle of Spice" which will be presented at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon and to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
oldfield's Now Record.

Los Angeles December 2s-Barney Old fold established new worlds record for IS miles on . circular track today at As cot park Driving his 1ao horse power Benz car. oidfeld reduced the record of 1857, made by Ralph de Palma. to 13:4s 1-6 Oldneid was an easy winner in the i've mile race with Ben Kerscher, driving . DarracQ. his time being l:<7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27

attorney general without opposition in 1900. is also considered a candidate. An- other resident of Talladega, Col. Carson whitson. ls thought to be considering en- tering this race.
 Colonel Garber took no prominent part in the effort to put prohibition in the constitution, and it is believed his only public appearance in behalf of that meas ure was at wetumpka. to which place he accompanied Governor Conner, and spoke only when the governor insisted Colonel Whitson was ardently in favor of the amendment and was actively engaged in its service.
 Fifth and Sixth.
 In the Fifth no opposition has developed as yet against Congressman J. Thomas Hefin. It has long been reported that Judge N. D. Denson, who recently retired from the supreme court of the state. would probably make an effort to land the congressional plum, but nothing in this regard has developed. Efforts are being made to induce Oscar s. Lewis of Tuskegee. young attorney, to run for Congress. It is thought by his friends that with MT. Hef1in and Judge Denson both in the race there might be a fine op- portunity for MT. Lewis to gain the goal. MT Hehin served the ill-fated amend ment in the recent campaign, as did Judge Denson, though the work of the latter was less prominent. Mir. Lewis did effective work against the amend hio ebor fov rd nj the splendid victory scored against that measure in MT. Hefin's district.
 In the Sixth Congressman Richmond Pearson Hobson is opposed by W. c. Davis, lawyer of Jasper. The two have already met in several joint discussions, and though at the present time there is a lull in the campaign, 1t will doubtless be resumed after January. Congressman Hobson made several speeches in the in- terest of prohibition, though it is believed that in certain respects he found little favor in the amendment. MT. Davis took no part, as far as known, in the amend ment campaign.
 The opposition to Congressman Hobson is based on his speech in behalf of the negro soldiers who 'shot up" Browns. vile, Tex.
 In the Seventh 1t is considered certain that Congressman John L. Burnett. who has served since the F1fty-sixth Con- gress, will have opposition.
 Howard May Run. It is considered probable that ex-Con- gressman M W. Howard. very popular in the district and a great orator, will get in the race. Colonel Howard was in- strumental to a great extent in gaining the splendid victory against the amend ment In the Seventh, every county having Burnett. as Is remembered, was an ar dent supporter of the amendment. and made several speeches in its behalf
 George A. Parker, representative of Cullrnan county, is also mentioned as a probable opponent of MT Burnett.
 Those Without Opposition.
 Congressman Hugh Dent of the Second. William Richardson of the Eighth and Oscar w Underwood of the Ninth will probably be unopposed.
 It was reported some time ago that pr. R. M. Cunningham. who made flying campaign in behalf of the amendment, would oppose MT. Underwood, but re- gently little in this connection has been noised abroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
MIss Marian Yam Webb,

AGlss Marian vann Webb. aged 2s years. died yesterday morning at o'clock at the homo of her father. M. F. Webb, in Shades valley. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at o'clock from the North Birmingham Pentecostal church. zntsrment will be at Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
BILLIARD EXPERT HERE.
VIII Give Two Exhibitions In BirmIng-
 ham Today at Subway.

Lew Shaw, billiard expert of St. Louis, is in Birmingham, en route from New York to New Orleans.
 Mir Shaw is one of the best billiard per formers before the public. and plays all comsrs from 100 to 800 or no count. He plays 15-ball pool or no count.
 Mr. Shaw will give an exhibition this. afternocn at O clock and tonight. at 8 O clock Ut the Subway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
LewIs e. Montaon,ery.

Funeral services over the remains of Lewis Garland Montgomery. the 14-year- old son of MT. and Mrs. John A. Mont gomery. who died Christmas morning, wers held yesterday afternoon at 2:3o o'clock from the family residence. s45s Highland avenue. Interment was in Elin- wood com metery.
 Tho following acted as pallbearers Judge ,. P. Stiles. T. H. Johnston, Jerome Tuck CT. c. D. Ebersole. R. c. Hemphill, J. Rivors Carter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
CITY ITEMS.

Christmas Tree Postponed-The Christmas entertainment of the Cen fral Presbyterian Sunday sch ool, which on account of the stormy weather was postponed. will be held Tuesday even ing at o'clock at the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
WllIlan1 M. narton.

rho remains of William M. Barton, who died Saturday morning at . local infirm- ary, were sent by the Lige Loy Undertah- ing company to Lynn yesterday morning 1t 1l:E o'clock. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at tho family residence at Lynn, the Masonic lodge son1netins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
Meetings TO Be Executi

Meetings To Be Executive-At yes ferdays meeting of the Birmingham Trades council 1t was decided that with the beginning of the new year all meet ings of the council will be held in ex ecutive session instead of being open, as has been the case in the past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
PostoffIce Robbed.

Chattanooga. December 26.-Sometime during last night robbers entered the postoffice at Ringgold. Ga. 20 miles from this city, and robbed the safe of $500 worth of stamps and $150 in cash by working the combination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
"T he Mocking Bird.

'The Mockins Bird" will hum in the New Year at the Jefferson theatre with a matinee and night performance. This opera Is the former starring vehicle of Miss Mabel Gilman, and in the hands of Robert H. Kane's Manhattan Opera company 1t is said to be ceverly pre- sented At any rate the Manhattans are receiving the most fiattering kind of press notices from the southern press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
Wilson Leaves Brussels.

Brussels. December 2&-Henry Lane Wilson. tho retiring American minister to Belgium, has left Brussels. the lesa- ton now being in charge of U. Grant Smith. the secretary, pending the arrival of the new minister. Charles Page Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
Business on tho Border orowIno.

Eagle Pass, Tex. December 2s.-Busi- ness conditions on the border are showing a steady growth. During November the imports from Mexico amounted to B. fn.7oo, an increase over November last year of u.Soo. .ooo The exports for the month were Q,kaAu7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
PERSONAL

R. J. Keife. local manager of the Sperry & Hutchinson company. has gone to New York. where he goes to attend the annual convention of man agers of his company from all parts of tho United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
kind ManueI jnspectIno.

Lisbon, December S6-King Manuel who | visiting opofto. started today to inc spect tho regious which suffered se ss- vsroly from the rscsnt storm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
st. Yves Wins Race.

Seattle. Wash. December 2s.-Henri St. Yves. Marathon champion of the world, defeated John Marsha, Canadian cham pion, by yard in 15-mile match race today. St. Yves time was 1:Ss:H 4A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
THE WEATHER.

Washington, December 26-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair. slightly warmer Monday; Tues day fair; variable winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-27
Attempts suIcide-Moore Head,

Attempts Suicide-Moore Head, a white man. attempted suicide last night at about Il o'clock in the Terminal station. He cut bad gash in his neck and bled profusely, but was hurried to the Hillman hospital and 1t is reported that he will recover He could make no explanation of his trouble.