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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
FILES SUIT IN cApspEN.
AGED Woman Alleges Injury Because
Put OF at Wrong Place.

Gadsden. December 13.-(Special.)- MARY
e. Cox. an aged resident of this city,
has brought an action against the Ala1
bama City, Gadsden and Alfalfa, Railroad
company for damages sustained In an
accident with the responsibility OF which
she seeks to charge the company me
plaintiff was a passenger on the line OF
the company and according to her COM
plaint the conductor failed to put her off
at the station which she had designated
as her destination but carried her for
some distance beyond. In retracfng her
steps along the tracks of the company
she fell In crossing, a trestle ana sus-
tanned permanent injuries. The action
seeks to recover 5000. Goodhue & Black
wood are the attorneys
The Chattanooga Southern has announced
a special train to run between this city
and Chattanooga from December 1e to
January 1, 1910. The train will leave
at 6:45 in the morning end arrive here
on its return at 6:25 in tie evening. 1t is
understood that If the running of tho
train proves at all profitable it will be
continued after the first of the year.
Will Poore, the white man who was
iured in the explosion of some dynamite at
the plant OF the Southern iron and Sree,
company on saturday, will recover. The
negro. Tom penn, who caused the acci-
dent by careless handling Of the explo-
sive in drying it out, was almost Instant
~ killed.
For few minutes this morning Gads-
den witnessed quite furry OF snow. This
is the first snow seen here for several
years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Racing Men Lose Case.

Savannah, December 1.-THE last Of
the cases growing out of ste Thunderbolt
race meeting last December and jan
uary was ended today when Alex p.
Doyle, Horace Kelly and George A.
Goebel pleaded guilty to the charge of
gaming and were fined $50 in Chatham
superior court. The track is owned by
the estate of Doyle's father. while the
two other men were employed in maxi
ing bets. There will be no appeal In any
of the cases, the test that was intended
to be made having been decided against
the racing men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
ASSOCIATION NOW
AN ASSURED FACT
Southern Field Trials Open at Leto-
hatchie and Some of the Entries
Do Fine Work.

Montgomery, December 13.-(Special.)-
Only nine out of ten braces of dogs sched-
uled to go on the opening day Of the
field trials near this city were able to
finish because of the late start. They
will wind up the first derby event early
Tuesday.
AS whole the entries were not spe-
cially classy but fine work was done by
Eugene NJ, Ccreole Sue, Rholander and
one or two others
The crowd was large and enthusiastic,
the birds plentiful and the weather ideal.
A permanent southern organization is
assured
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Golf Winners Announced.

Nashville, December 13.-President III.
f. Smith of the Southern Golf Associa-
ton this afternoon announced that the
Audubon club of New Orleans and the
Memphis Country club were the winners,
respectively, of the H. F. Smith trophy
and the George Adair cup. the first and
second prizes in the DOGGY Thankegiv-
Ing contest of the association. The play
was between teams of ten each repre-
senting club holding membership in
the Southern Golf association, and was
conducted over the home courses of the
respective clubs on last Thanksgiving
day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
For New Railroads.

jackson, Miss, December S.A-tspecial.l
Governor Noel has Issued a proclamation
authorizing organization Of the Baton
Rouge and Gulfport Railroad company to
build line from Baton Rouge, La,
through Pearl river county to Gulfport
the promoters guaranteeing that they
will begin work Immediately. William H.
LouseIl and T. M. Stevens of Mobile and
J. |. Ford of Scranton, well known men,
are the moving spirits.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Suit Against HaIsey Estate

Huntsville, December 13.--(Special. y
The suit of Mrs. Clara Mcdowell against
the administrators of the w. l.. Halsey
estate was settled out of court today by
the payment of $4,000 to Mrs. Mcdowell.
Mrs. Mcdowell brought suit for $25,0O0
claiming that her husband, who was an
employee of W. L. Halsey, was killed
by Mr.. Halsey when he suddenly became
insane and killed j. Robert Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Humane Society.

An excellent musical programme has
been arranged for the meeting of the
Ensley Humane society at the Bush
school, Avenue G and Twenty-third
street, on Tuesday evening, at o'clock.
Miss Nina Randall has the musicale part
of the programme In charge. The HUI
name society will hold short business
session previous to the entertainment.
Everybody is cordially invited to be pres
ent at this meeting whether a member
of the society or not. No admission fee
is charged or collection taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14

Tuscumbia, December 1S.-(Special)-
The city council at its regular Decem-
Der meeting went over the special license
schedule for 1910 and readepted the sched-
ule of 1903 without change. The books Of
the city clerk and city treasurer were
audited and found correct. The clerk was
authorized to retire five Of the Main street
Improvement bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Sale of Work and Supper.

The ladies Of st. Johns Episcopal
church will hold a sale of fancy work
and market in conjunction with the ladies'
of the Christian church, who will serve
lunch and supper, Tuesday and Wednes-
day. December IA and 15 at Eubanks' old
stand on Nineteenth street. next door to
Martins drug store.
A choice selection of fancy articles at
reasonable prices will be on sale as well
as cakes, candles. etc. The refreshments
will be abundant and will be served in
an elegant manner. Everybody is invited
to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
New Postofflce Building.

Postmaster ]. X. Thomas received noti-
fication from the postoffice department at
Washington that an engineer has been
sent by them to Ensley to make map
and survey of the recently purchased site
on Avenue G and Nineteenth street which
is to be used for a new government build
ing. He will arrive this week and the
completion of the map will hasten the
actual construction of the building which
is expected to be commenced about APP
ril l.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
F r e e
p l L e
G u r Il
Sent to Demonstrate the Merits of Py-
ramid Pile Cure.

What It Has Done for Others It Can
Do for You.
We have testimonials by the hun
dreds showing all stages, kinds and de-
grees of piles which have been cured by
Pyramid Pile Cure.
If you could read these unsolicited let
ters YOU would no doubt go to the near
est drug store and buy box of Pyra-
mid Pile Cure at once, price fifty cents
We do not ask you to do this. Send
MS YOUR name and address and we will
send you trial package by mail free.
We know what the trial package will
do. In many cases 1t has cured piles
without further treatment. If 1t proves
its value to you order more from your
druggist at soc box. This is fair, is 1t
not? Simply fill out free coupon below
and mail today.
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Personal and General.

The Thread of the Story club will meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs L. H. Pen
nington on Avenue # and Twentieth
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asbury Brown and Ellis
Brown left this morning for southern
Florida, where they will spend the win
ter months Ellis Brown will return after
the holidays and resume his law studies
at the university.
James A. Dupuy left today for Green
vile, Tex, on a bushes strip.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
United Charities.
Street Committee Inspect Paving.

Aldermen N. B. Stack and John M.
Martin, members of the street commit
tee of the city council, were in Birming-
ham today inspecting the new paving
that is being laid down in various parts
of the city. AS the city OF Ensley has
several paving contracts to be let in the
near future, the members of the street
committee are looking over the field with
a view of getting the best pavement for
the least cost to the property holders
They were escorted over the streets by
Street Commissioner McCartin and were
much impressed by the character Of the
work they inspected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Holiday at MontevaIIo.

Montevallo, December 13.-(Special.)-
The Christmas holidays for the Alabama
Girls Industrial school begin December
q and close January 8, school opening
Tuesday, January 4.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRQMO Quinine Tab
lets. Druggists refund money II 1t rails
to cure. E. w. GROVES signature Is on
each box. CSC.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14

The Edison Amberol-plays
wonderful new records. Very
beautiful and natural. Prices
of models to suit purses. Come
hear them. Talking Machine
Co., 20W Second Ave.
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shin Owner is Dead.

London, December 13.-Slr Alfred Lewis
Jones. head of the firm Of Elder Demp-
ster & Co.. ship owners, died today. He
was born in 1886
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HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES

For full Information, phone main 1886,
Peoples 34ol 12-A-2t-tu-th
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Bachs List Offers 149 Gift Suggestions Bachs Stocks Show
You Even More
.VercOat?
$40 TO SIS
Remarkably Fine
Choice at $40, $25, $50
Save You SIS TO $40

If you could be happier with an over
coat you should get all the happiness
around by coming to Blach's.
We have every style you think you
want and exactly the one you do.
There are two reasons we sell for less.
One is our spot cash policy-and this ex-
plains reason No. 2, which is that we are
satisfied with "FAIR & SQUARE"
profit.
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FIJI out the blank lines below
with your name and address, cut
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
.ENSLEY EAGER FOR
NEWS ABOUT BILL
Expect Soon to Hear Fate of
Greater City
FAMILY WASHING STOLEN
Four NEGRO Women Were Doing Land
Office Business But They Never
Returned the clothes-Per-
sonaI and General.
FAMILY WASHING STOLEN

Ensley, December 13.-{Special.) IAN all
absorbing topic in Ensley is the fate of
the Greater Birmingham bill, which is in
the hands of the supreme court. 1t was
currently rumored about town this after
noon that the supreme court had passed
on the bill. but tho rumors were found
to be groundless though decision is
looked for at any time.
The case was argued and submitted to
the court two weeks ago, and Associate
Justice Sayre has written the opinion. The
case was taken up on appeal from
decision of Chancellor Benners, who ruled
that the bill Is unconstitutional. The
Greater Birmingham bill is being attacked
on several grounds the most important
Of which are: That the bill was not suffi-
GENTLY advertised; that the resolution re-
calling the bill from the governor for tho
purpose of correcting a fatal error was
not signed by the presiding officers of
the two houses; and that the legislature
overstepped its power in passing a spe-
cial bill on a subject of legislation pro-
vided for In a general act.
The last contention is that there is al
ready a general law providing for the
enlargement of the city limits. There
are other contentious which relate to
the bond issue and it is stated that in
the event of the bill being declared valid,
the outside bond holders will take the
case through the federal courts up to the
supreme court of the United States.
Family Washing Stolen.
II.
afternoon by Officers Wren and White
and lodged in the city Jail. charged with
embezzling numerous bundles of clothing.
For several weeks it is alleged these wom-
en- have been canvassing Ensley, repre-
senting themselves as washerwomen.
They succeeded in getting the weekly
wash from several families, none of which
was ever returned. The police authorities
were notified and Detectives Wren and
White put on the case and not only got
the women but several bundles of clothes.
Chief Jordan requests those ladies who
have lost clothes in this way to call at the
city hall to identify the articles. The
women will be give ma hearing Tuesday.
United Charities.
The United Charities of Ensley held
meeting tonight at the city hall and
elected officers for the ensuing year and
transacted other business in connection
with their work. Mrs. D. A. Echols pre-
sided with Mrs. J. A. Dupuy at the secre-
tary's desk. The association is composed
of the several charitable institutions con-
nected with the churches and other or
CARNATIONS. Through united effort they
have reached many deserving cases and
have done much in preventing imposi-
tons The officers were reelected as
follows: Mrs. D. A. Echols. president;
Mrs. ]. A. Dupuy, secretary; Mrs. Kelley,
treasurer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-05
CANNOT SAVE
THE INDIANA
=
Crew and Passengers Of IIl.Fated in.
diana, Numbering 1874, Safely
Transferred to U. S.
Cruiser California.
INDIANA A TOTAL LOSS
Went Aground Saturday at Point Tos-
ca and is Fast Being Knock
ed to Pieces on the
Rocks.

LOS ANGELES, April 5.--A wire
less from Point Iona station says the
crew and passengers numbering 124
of the Pacific Mail Steamship Indiana,
which went aground at Point Tosca.
Saturday. we're rescued by United
States cruiser California. The In
diana is total loss, estimated at two
hundred thousand dollars. All the
ships records and mails were saved
by ships of the Pacific feet. under
the direction of Admiral Swinburne.
The California is now sailing for San
Francisco and will arrive Wednesday.
The Indiana went aground in a
dense fog Captain j. F. Robinson Of
the Indiana, and a few volunteers,
remained aboard the doomed steamer
declaring they would not leave until
she went to pieces The Indiana is
rapidly filing with water, and must
sink or be torn to pieces on the
rocks. Tugs from Magdelena are
making frequent trips between the Ia
diana and the war ships trying 10
save everything possible of the cargo
The cargo consists of 1850 tons bar
iron. and 1900 tons of other freight
including 1000 bags of coffee.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-05
HAMBURG LATE
in ARRIVING
Transforms Delayed Ship on Which
aoosevelt Was Passenger But
There Was No Lack Of
Warmth in Greeting.
GREAT RECEPv
Thousands Of Visitors s. nto the
City to Welcome r = 1T and
Reception Has Of
fetal Twinse.

NAPLES. April 5.-Roosevelt
arrived at Naples shortly
before 2 o'clock this afternoon and was
accorded welcome by the thousands
that crowded the piers that bore out
everything ever said regarding the
volatile character of the inhabitants.
Roosevelt landed at the arsenal, the
Hamburg later anchoring at Maritime
station The arrival was delayed six
hours owing to the slow passage of the
Hamburg through the stormswept
Mediterranean yesterday and early to-
day. The Roosevelt party werc imme-
dlately whisked away in automobiles,
rendered by the Duke OF Aosta. The
few steps from the arsenal to the wait
ing machines were made through
heavy police lines which seemed an
almost useless precaution, as only a
few persons were at the arsenal. Only
those who had passes countersigned
by the arsenal commandant were per-
mitted within the arsenal grounds.
Outside, however, a dense throng
numbering possibly ten thousand,
gathered and cheered Roosevelt re-
peatedly
The Premature report that the Ham
burg had been sighted early Il the day
caused Ambassador Grison and party
to go hurrying down the bay in a
launch to meet the ship. With the am
bassador were American Council Cas-
par S. Crownshield, vice-council Men
ninger, and several secretaries from
the embassy of Rome. They found the
Hamburg not yet in sight and return
ed aboard the United States gunboat
Scorpion.
The fact that the Hamburg was late
in arriving seemed to make no differ.
ence in the enthusiasm of the crowds
/ which thronged the piers. Thousands
came into the city from all surround
ing towns Many Americans in the
winter colony at Capri came over to
welcome Roosevelt. All wore small
American flags. Despits the fact tina,
Roosevelt is travelling unofficially the
reception had an official twinge by
reason of the presence of Ambassador
Griscom, officials representing the
city and the Italian government.
Shortly after landing Roosevelt was
taken to the home of the Duke and
Duchess Aosta where dinner will be
rendered this evening. The transfer
of Roosevelt's baggage is now being
rushed. Intense disappointment is
manifest everywhere over the failure
of the city to have the opportunity OF
doing homage to Roosevelt.
Address for Kaiser.
NAPLES, April 5.-Herr Won HART
mann, German consul general at
Naples, presented Roosevelt with an
address from the Kaiser.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-05
MISSING BOYS
BODY DISCOVERED
Michigan Child for Whom Police Have
Been Searching as Kidnapped
Found Dead in Water.

FLINT, Mich, April 5.-The body of
ten-y ear-old Harold Moon, who dis
appeared from home l,ere February
81, and was supposed to have been
kidnape,. was found Saturday morn
ing in Thread pond. The body was
found floating on the surface of the
pond by Bert Robson, who has been
searching for it there for days. The
pair of skates fastened to the little
feet bore testimony to TIE manner of
the lads death. The hands were still
covered with the mittens which the
boy wore when he went through the
ice. The boys father has prosecuted
the scarce for his son far and wide.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-05
BILL CLEANS BURLINGTON.
Gambling and Disreputable Houses
Out of Business.


BURLINGTON, Iowa. April s.
With the passage of the Cosson bill in
the Iowa legislature, the occupation of
Inc gambler and bawdy house keeper
IN Iowa has gone glimmering, If con-
ultlons in Burlington are any indica-
ton Two gambling houses have clos.
ed up voluntarily here within few
Gays, and it is reported that all the
places are preparing to get out OF
business this week. 1t is also stated
mat the proprietors of all question,
aple resorts are preparing to move out,
Dag and baggage and inmates within
week. The sudden clearing out is
the result of the reform measure that
VIII become effective when published
lhis week. 1t puts big club in the
hands of the reform ranks in any com.
nunity in the state. Upon the com
paint of ten electors the removal OF
any officer who fails to enforce the
law may be effected In Burlington
the gambling and bawdy houses have
been permitted to run under system
Oh monthly fines, which aggregated
ABOUT $4,000 year to the city.
Mississippi Gives Up Body.
LA CROSSE. Wis. April 5-The
body of Jack Kelley Of Galena Ills.
VINO disappeared from the government
auarries at Homer, Mimi, last fall
was found floating in the Mississippi
river.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-05
Six Hundred Helpless Insane Persons
in Danger Death From Fire
Which Destroyed Aay
lum Buildings.

WOODWARD, Ok, April Six
hundred helpless insane persons we're
in danger of death Sunday afternoon
when a blaze, starting from prairie
fire, destroyed several buildings OF
the State Insane Asylum at Fort Sup
ply. near here.
The IRE started in the laundry build
ing shortly after the noon meal, and
the inmates had been returned to their
quarters. The asylum fire depart
ment was ordered out, and every ef-
fort made to conceal from the pa
tents the fact that the building was
burning
One woman looking out Of win
dow, however. saw the fire and excited
ly gave the alarm.
We'll be burned to DEATH" she
screamed.
No Lives Are Lost.
The attendants rushed to their
charges and tried to pacify them. The
fires spread from the laundry to the
pharmacy supply building and threat
ened the asylum itself
When the blaze was very near them
the inmates had yielded to the en-.
treaties of the attendants and kept
good order when the danger was most
apparent 1t took hard work to save
4 the various ward buildings. So effec-
tive were the efforts the fire fight
ers though, that these were spared
and no loss of life, such as were
deemed a certain outcome of the fire.
A high wind made 1t seem for the
moment that the whole institution was
doomed. The buildings destroyed were
the stables. laundry. pharmacy and en-
ployers' quarters. The loss is estimat-
ed at $4,000
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-05
Woman Charged With Murder Of Her
Husband, stoutly Maintains
Her Former Assertions
of Innocence.
is A SENSATIONAL TRIAL
Evidence is All circumstantiaI and
Interest is Intense-Murdered
Man Nephew of Late
Admiral Sampson.

LYONS, n. Y, April 5.-Mrs. Geor-
gia e. Sampson of Macedon, was plac-
ed on trial today before Justice Abel
bert P. r CHI for the murder on Novem-
Der /, last, of her husband Harry,
nephew of the late Admiral Sampson
She maintains her innocence and the
trial promises to be sensational as all
the evidence against the woman is cir
cumstantial. Mrs Sampson walked
from the Jail to the court house ac-
companied by the sheriff and his
daughter. Mrs. Sampson declared she
is confident she will be acquitted. The
court room is filled with spectators
A special venire of 124 residentc OF
Wayne county was summoned
1t is the impression the jury box will
be filled today The prisoner took a
seat with her attorneys, George S
Tinklepaugh of Palmyra and Edison E
w. Hamm, of this place. Tae prosecu
ton is represented by District Attor
ney Joseph Gilbert.
Woman Given Ovation.
Mrs. Sampson received an ovation
when she entered the court house
Her aunt, Mrs. Kaye of Chicago, ant
Frank P. Alynn, the prisoners father
sat beside her in the SQUIRT room. Mrs
Sampson was pale, but looked a.
though she was in good health. She
paid close attention to the proceed
ings.
Just before the lunch recess, two
talesmen qualified and We're sworn in
Noah Parish, farmer, of Clyde, aget
! 50; Jacob Liable, farmer. Both mar
ried
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-05
DEATH OF FORMER
KEOKUK CITIZENS
Mrs. J. J. Wilson Passed Away in
Lincoln, Neb. After Short
lllness-WeIl Known Here.

Word has been received here by
friends of the death of Mrs. j. j.
Wilson, former resident of Keokuk,
who passed away at Lincoln, Neb..
Friday, April 2, after short illness.
Sne lived here about five years ago.
her husband being for several years
superintendent of the Keo1uk Pickle
Co. Beside her husband she is sur.
vived by daughter Willabelle, of
Chicago.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-05
ZEPPELIN MAKES
THIRD ASCENSION
viii Attempt to Remain in the Air
Twenty-four Hours. Has
Fifteen Guests.

FRIEDERSCHSHAFEN, April g.
Count Zeppelin assembled in his air
ship today intending to remain aloft
"a hours. The ascent was made in a
strong wind which carried the ship in
a northerly direction. Fifteen persons
are aboard the vessel. People along
the route of the fight received news
of the airship's approach by telephone,
and crowds cheered Zeppelin at every
town and village.