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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
BLAMES dope" FOR
ALL HIS TROUBLES
L., j. & L.

Arthur Dickson, who was arrested yes
terday for forgery and grand larceny,
was taken to Ensley last night by De-
tectives Wren and Burge. There are sew
eral cases against Dickson at Ensley,
and he will be tried there before he is
tried in Birmingham.
Dickson said last night that he has
been crazy ever since he left his home
at Yolande mines some time ago.
Il have been shooting about 500 grains
of dope into my body every day." he
said. II can't leave it alone. That is
what mde me steal. don't know where
got those checks. And do not know
how many l swindled.
II am married and my wife lives here
In Birmingham. I have been living with
my father. who is superintendent of the
mines at Yolande. I have been taking
dope for years. but 1t has just lately been
making me crazy. I have got to have 1t
OF would die That is why have gone
to the bad. Dope is the greatest curse
to humanity there is. I don't know what
will become of me, nor do 1 care. I
wish my father knew what was into"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13

A report that will enlighteh the world
and convince the most skeptical of mer-
itorious curing powers of the wonderful
Quaker Herb remedies now being In
troduced by Gray, the Quaker health
teacher. at Gums pharmacy:
Mr.. a. Won Meurers, who resides at 30
South Twentieth street, has been laid
up for two years with blood poison end
rheumatism, Two years ago he weighed
2s7 pounds, and Ave weeks ago he weigh
ed 1873 pounds, His case has been one Of
the most deplorable that Gray has come
In contact with in Birmingham. This
man contracted this awful infection while
nursing patient with the blood poison,
He happened to have little open place
on his hand and he got poisoned. Me
had the best of attention for some time
but kept going down. Finally 1t settled
in his lower limbs-broke out in big ui-
cerated open soresi his stomach was
bad; he could not retain even the light
est diet As he said. he was gradually
starving to DEATH and to make It worse.
rheumatism set in, He got g bad he
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
Blood Poison For Two Years Cured
Unable
FourWe Is Gu Walking

us, for he has not been able to earn a
dollar for over two years. But do
hope this medicine makes him WE'LL
Monday night, July II, in walked the
husband and wife to Gums Pharmacy,
corner Third avenue and Nineteenth
street, to see Gray and tell him what the
wonderful Quaker remedies have done
for him, saying: II have gained f1vc
pounds; the sores on my legs are all
healed up, my rheumatism is gone, AM
can eat anything. And, Gray, thfksi
fGod for your coming to this city, for&
never would have been we'll IL you had
not come; and l will praise Gray ana
Quaker Herb Extract as long as I livs
All have to do now is gain a little
strength and will be able to work
again."
Gray says this is one more case to
convince and prove to the people that
there is no limit to the curing powers of
Quaker remedies Call today II you suf-
fer with catarrh, rheumatism, kidney.
liver, stomach or blood trouble, indiges-
ton, constipation, If you or your chill
dren have worms Quaker Herb extract
will expel them. Call today
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
Arrests Made in Newark

Newark, O., July 12.-The Newark po-
lice arrested Weldon Kerr, Charles Bag
ley, Ed Willis and Edward Smaller and
locked them in the city prison early to-
day, charging them with completely In
the riot of Friday night The police will
say nothing concerning the evidence OBJ
tained except that 1t was furnished by
eye-witnesses, who are in Columbus In
consultation with the governor. The ar
rest is being kept quiet in anticipation
of the arrest of several other men, who
are under surveillance. The new chief
of police, Charles Hindel, and the new
police captain, Charles Shwank, were the
arresting officers.
John Ankle, the new mayor, stated to-
day that he is going to completely re-
organize the police department.
In addition to the police department.
IT is stated that the director of public
service, Milton M. Taylor. and Director
of Safety Harry Runkle will be deposed.
The Identity of the successors has not
been intimated.
Vance Miller, aged %, the negro whose
home is in GAINESVILLE, and who is under
arrest,sis charged with being the one
who crushed Detective Etherington's
skull the night of the lynching. Just be-
fore Etherington's BODY was strung up
to the pole.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
ACTION TO BE TAKEN IN
KNIGHT, YANCEY CASE

Liverpool, July 12.-The directors Of the
cotton association have decided to sup
port financially any legal proceedings
taken by members arising from the loss
suffered by dealings with the Alabama
firm of Knight, Yancey & Co.
A large number Of Liverpool cotton
firms suffered heavy losses early in May
through having made payments on al
legged false bills of lading received from
America. The firm of knight, Yancey
& Co, which went into bankruptcy, was
charged with having drawn drafts on
Liverpool and other foreign firms to the
amount of several hundred thousand dol
lars against bills of lading representing
cotton which had never been shipped.
Several members OF the Liverpool as
ISOLATION came to America TO investigate
matters and there was talk of attempt
ing to bring criminal proceedings against
members of the firm.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
HEROINE OF CIVIL
WAR PASSES AWAY

New Orleans, July 12.-Mrs. Sarah
Murphy Robeu, 100 years old, the
Oldest resident of New Orleans, died
at her home here this afternoon. Cap
tain Murphy, her father who had been
an officer in the British army, came
with his family to New Orleans from
New York in 1923. At the time the
family was in financial straits and the
passage here was made possible by
the generosity of Aaron Burr with
whom the Murphy family was on terms
of intimacy. Mrs. Robeu, who. fol-
lowing the arrival Of the family here,
had several years afterward married
a wealthy resident OF New Orleans,
took prominent part in the social
activities of the city. During the DC
cupation of Ney Orleans by General
Butler Mrs. Robeu headed party
which carried off and concealed the
library and other personal effects of
Gen. Leonidas Polk. the Confederate
bishop general when 1t was rumored
that they would be- conflscated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
RICH GEORGIAN
OUT OF PRISON

Thomasville, Ca. July 12.-William
H. Mitchell. one of the most prominent
and wealthy citizens of south Georgia,
whose trial and conviction a year ago
for assault and battery upon Miss
Lucille Linton, a member of a promi-
nent Townsville family, excited in
terest throughout the country, was to-
day given his freedom after serving a
twelve months sentence on the county
chain gang. Strenuous efforts were
made and thousands of dollars spent
by Mitchell and his friends to have the
chain gang sentence cancelled, but the
higher courts overruled the appeal and
the governor and prison commlssi on
refused to interfere. Because OF his
physical condition, however, Mitchell
remained in the prison hospital
throughout his term of sentence. He
is suffering from Brights disease.
Mitchell went to his home on the out
skirts of Thomasyille, where he was
welcomed by his family after leaving
the prison.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13

could not raise his arm without the pain
In the back and shoulders. Five weeks
ago his wife called on Gray and told
him of the awful condition her husband
was In and wanted to know II he thought
his Quaker remedies would cure her hus-
band. Gray says: IF there Is anything
in this world that will cure him, thiA
Quaker Herb Extract acts directly on
the stomach, kidney, liver and blood dis
eases, This OIL of Balm should be used
in cases of rheumatism and catarrhal
deafness; and for those open sores on
his limbs use this White Wonder soap
for washing them off, for 1t has cleans
ing and healing power of its own. And
then use the Quaker All-Healing Salve.
for 1t Is tho best in the world for the old
sores. piles, cuts, burns and bruises. And
If he uses these remedies according to
directions. l am confident he will get
WE'LL
She procured the remedies and went
home. coming back in about two weeks,
sayingi my husband is just getting
along fine," getting another little sup
July, sayingi II can't AFFORD to get much
At a time, for 1t has been awful hard on
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
Postal Changes

Washington, July 13.-(special Post
masters appointed: Brookwood. Tusca-
loosa county, ]. M. Lawrence. vice D..
e. Morrow. resigned: LeGarde, Etowah
county, W. D. Burbank, vice J. P. Mans
field removed; Searles. Tuscaloosa coun-
ty. Ella Riley, vice N. e. James, rc-
signed; Cobbville, Clarke county, John c.
Virgins. vice q. M. Kehrin, resigned;
Manila, Clarke county. John e. Mar
shall, vice M. s. Mason. removed. Ella
M Finch IL appointed postmaster at
Pleasant Eite Franklin county, vice A..
p. Petree, resigned. Carter r. Bibb is
appointed postmaster at Warrior, JEFF
ferson county. vice w. B. Young. re-
signed. Lutte P. Couch is appointed rural
carrier, FELTON, Lyle substitute. route
at New Decatur. j. X. West Is appointed
rural carrier. route at Selma. Homer
Snead, an Alabama clerk In the depart
ment of commerce and labor has been
promoted to $720 per annum.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
SHERIFF LINKE OF
NEWARK RESIGNS

Columbus, o., July 12.-Governor Har-
mon returned to Charlevofx today to re-
main until July Is, when the hearing of
Mayor Atherton of Newark, suspended
because of last weeks lynching, will
be held
Sheriff William Linke of Licking coun-
ty, who was to have had hearing July
25 resigned today and Frank c. Sla-
baugh of Hebron, a lawyer, with offices
in Columbus, was appointed his sue
cessor.
Assistant Attorney General Miller today
went to the Mansfield reformatory to
question two prisoners. said to have par
ticipated in the lynching. Seven arrests
have been made, including Elmaline
watha, a Haytian, alleged to have led
the mob.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
Mad Dog Killed Nv Omoars

A mad dog was shot and killed last
night by Officers McAlister and Leonard
at Fifth alley and Fifteen street. Great
excitment was aroused in the neighbor-
hood by the mad dog. He ran wildly from
one place to another. biting and snap
ping at everything in his path No per-
sons were injured but several other dogs
were met by the mad animal and were
bitten. These are now being hunted for
and If they can be found they will be
killed. The owner of the mad animal
could not be learned. 1t was large white
and black poodle dog
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
Stores Entered BY Burglars

Burglars broke into Kisselrs pharmacy,
Third avenue between Eleventh and
Twelfth streets, last night but were
frightened away before anything was
stolen.
A grocery store at Sixteenth street and
Eighth avenue was entered by burglars
yesterday. The police have good clews
on both attempted burglaries and arrests
are expected soon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
Picture Films stolen

-Four rolls of moving picture films were
stolen from Browns cigar store yes
terday at Second avenue and TwentiNh
street. The films were the property of
G. E. Grossett, manager of the Franklin
theatre at Ensley. He left the films at
the store and they were stolen during
the night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
NEED OFFICE ROOM
Detective Murphy Says the Department
Works at Great Disadvantage

1.-THE police department has not enough
office space" said Detective William
Murphy last night. I'VE are greatly
hampered here on account Of insufficient
places to go and talk to people. We
should have separate suite of rooms
for the detective department and places
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
John NJ. Smith

John M. Smith. rs years old, pioneer
citizen of Lewisburg. died yesterday at
his residence. He is survived by four
sons and two daughters and his wife,
all OF Lewisburg. The funeral services
Will be held at II o'clock this morning
Interment will be In Walker chapel ceme-
terry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
Cummins VIII Take stump

Des Moines, July Ex-senator Albert
Cummins announced today he will en-
ter the Wisconsin campaign In the in
terest of Senator LaFollette. He will
then speak, he says, In Indiana for
Senator Beveridge. and later in the fall
probably will leave for Washington.
where he will assist Congressman Poin-
dexter in his fight for the senatorial
toga.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
Warrant for Kirby,s Arrest

Dayton, o., July PA warrant was
issued today for the arrest Of John Kir-
by, Jr., president of the National As
ISOLATION of Manufacturers on a charge
of employing a fifteen year old boy ten
hours a day in violation of a state law.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
Personal and General

There will be a meeting of the Bes-
semer Board of Trade on Friday after
noon and a decision will be made as to
whether an exhibit will be made by Bes.
semer at the Ohio Valley Exposition
which will be held In Cincinnati in the
early fall. Other matters of interest will
come up and a full attendance is de-
sired.
There was a meeting of the board of
education called for tonight at the high
school but a quorum failed to be pres
ent and the meeting adjourned to meet
later in the week at the call of the pres
ident.
C. R. Kuchinski, who is taking the
school census is progressing nicely with
the work and expects to complete the
census within the next two or three
weeks. 1t is expected that the number
of school children in Bessemer will be
greatly increased.
J. T. McEniry, G. R. Lewis, and other
republicans were in Birmingham today
and tonight attending the state conven-
ton being held there. Mr.. McEniry pre-
sided over the convention and was elect.
ed permanent chairman.
Bessemer lost the second game to Sci.
ma this afternoon by the score of 4 to n
Pruitt essayed to pitch his second game
and came to grief. The two errors be-
hind him also contributed to the de-
feat.
R.H.E.
DeSeoiher ....................... 0 2 2
Selma ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 7 =
Tucker will pitch tomorrow and is ex-
pected to win his game. The team has
been badly handicapped during the ses
ries on account of the absence of sew
eral valuable players. Ellis Houston, the
former first baseman of the team Is the
proud father of a son. He is already
looking over the gloves for sale with a
view to purchasing one for Ellis, Jr.
Mrs. Lacey Edmundson will be the
hostess of the Wednesday Card club to-
morrow ..4.
Nhe local lodge, I. o. o. F. met tonight
and worked in the initiatory degree.
Mrs. e. A. Shelter will entertain on
Thursday for the benefit of the Dauph-
tiers of the Confederacy.
The Epworth league of the Methodist
cnurcn met at the church tonight and
an interesting programme was carried
out
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13

Washington. July 12.--J. Whit Her.
ron, business manager of the Evening
Star and for 80 years connected with
its management, died today. Mr.. Her
ron was an active worker in the Amer
lean Newspaper Publishers associa-
tion and a member Of sevArai - ats
committees.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
Albert 8. Jones

Boyles from having his neck broken BE-
tween two box cars, will be buried this
afternoon In Elmwood cemetery. The fu-
neral will be held at the residence At
Boyles this afternoon at o'clock. Mr.
Jones was 80 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13

The remains of Jack Woods, % years
old, who was killed Monday at Thomas,
Ca. in the Seaboard wreck, was sent
to Nashville, Tenn. yesterday noon for
interment by the Gaudin Undertaking
company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
Peter Minor

Peter Minoff, "a years old, who was
hurt several months ago at the Ensley
steel plant died yesterday at local in
Urinary. The funeral will be held this
afternoon at Gaudin's chapel and inter.
ment will be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13

Mrs. Rosie Temerson, 30 years old, died
yesterday at the family residence. 1881
North Thirteenth street. The funeral
ser<e,es were held at the residence yes
terday Afternoon at o'clock. Interment
was In the Jewish cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
Joseph BagweII

Joseph Bagwell. 30 years old, died yes
terday at his residence at Union FILL.
The funeral services will be held at the
New Bethel church this afternoon at
O'clock. Interment will be In the Bethel
cemetery. Mr. Bagwell had been mar
ried but five, months.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
Booth w. BrumIey, Jr.

of Mr. and Mrs. B. w. Brumley died
last night at the family residence, 1913
Allen street. The funeral will be held
at the residence this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13

SHAW. The Undsytaksr. x0 and 1le
tth avenue. Both phones Z
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13

oREEN undertakins Cd. Phones hoe.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
Damnges Heavy

1t is estimated that the stock of the
Penny Cash store, that burned last
night, was damaged to the extent of 1880
Insurance is carried to the amount oil
$1,000. The stock is valued at $4,000 ano
was practically destroyed by fire and
water. It is said that there was strong
smell of gasoline In the store when
the firemen first broke In and it is pos
sible that the fire was of inct ndiary
origin. The damage to the building was
estimated at $1,000 which was fully Gov
cred by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
DESPERATE NEGRO
SHOOTS HIS NEICE
ELSIE BERRY-FIRE DAMAGES
ARE HEAvY-BoARD OF TRADE
MEETS FRIDAY

Bessemer. July 2-(SpeciaD-Henry
Collier. desperate negro man, shot and
Instantly killed Elsie Berry, 16-year
old negro girl, last night and for four
hours held the negroes around the place
at the point of gun and prevented them
from notifying the police. The shooting
took place at Eleventh avenue and Nine
teenth street at 10 o'clock, although 1t
was o'clock this morning before the
police were notified.
1t is claimed that the negro did not
mean to kill the girl, who Is his wife s
neice, but was looking for his wife. lie
knocked at the door and Elsie opened
1t. Without warning the negro began
to shoot and the girl fell dead with
bullet in the back of her neck. She lay
where she fell until early this morning
when the body was removed to Ken
nedy's parlors and will be held there
until the inquest is held Thursday. Cor
oner Brasher came to Bessemer today.
but only set the inquest Thursday.
The negro Collier is said to have stat
ed that he would come back tonight and
kill his wife. In anticipation of this De-
tectives Childers and Parsons were wait
ing for him but he failed to show up.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-29
SUPREME COURT CALENDAR.
Contains 81 Cases for Trial-Three
Weeks Term In Sight.

Montpelier. Sept. 22.-'The trial calendar
for the October term Of Supreme Court,
issued to-day, contains 81 cases set for
hearing. indicating a term OF two, and
possibly three, weeks In length. The order
of the cases and the number from each
county Is as follows; Iamollle, 8; Essex,
4; Orleans, !; Caledonia. .; Windham, 8;
Windsor, g; Rutland, 2, Addison, .: Chit
tenden, 6: Franklin, 2: Orange, Q: Wash
ington. g. Two cases from VVindham
county. Edna i. Townsend vs. George l..
Townsend, and John Hartlgan VS.. the
Deerfed Lumber company are stipulated
to be heard at the special term at Brattle-
boro which convenes November %
The six Chittenden county cases set for
hearing the second week are: Arthur NJ.
Gladstone VS. the Boston K Maine rail-
road; Addlc Convey VS.. Marshall Rogers
and others; Grand Lodge Of Vermont
Masons VS.. tho city OF burlington; Ira
Bixby, tax collector of Essex VS.. L. II.
Roscoe: State VS.. Burlington Drug COM
pany; State VS.. James A. Merrill.
The two Addison county cases set for
hearing are Henry Blanchard VS.. Yer
mont Shade Roller company and C. J..
LeBoeuf VS.. Norton & I.eBoeuf
Lamoille county cases come first for hear
ing. Two cases OF general interest from that
county are State VS.. G. f. Haskell, put
ting snwdust in closed streams and II. II.
Powers vs.. tho Rutland Railroad com
pany No capital cases and none OF State
wide interest are docketed for hearing
at this term.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-29
TOMATO CONSERVE.

The yellow plum shaped tomatoes are
hest for this delicious conserve. but the
very small and perfect! red ones will
answer Weigh and then peel, by I'M
mersing in hot water. treating only a few
at q time, lest they lose shape and firm
ness by staying too long In the water.
AS fast as peeled lay on a sieve to drain.
Weigh out thrceGuarters OF pound OF
sugar to each pound of fruit, Put the SUI
gar on the stove with just enough water
to melt II and soon as dissolved boil un-
III clear. Add the tomatoes, and to every
seven pounds, four ounces of ginger root
tied In muslin bags. the thin yellow rnd
of four lemons. which has been cook cd
10 minutes In water and also the lemon
pulp with the white membrane and skins
removed. Draw the kettle back where the
contents will simmer slowly. Cook until
transparent. then skim out carefully with
n perforated skinner and lay on plat
tiers in the sun to harden while You boil
down the syrup until thick. Pack the
fruit in jars. pour the syrup over the seal.
Emma Paddock Telford.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-29
CANNED TOMATOES.

Canned tomatoes ars SO cheap and pIen-
tiful that II hardly pays 10 can them TN
less YOU have your own vines to draw
from IN hat rasc, however, 1t IL by all
means hos. ~ utilize them. Peel rour
tomatoes ny pinneinc IN boiling water,
which lonstns ihc skin 90 that II slips
OFF as easily as glove. Slice Into your
preserving Kettle never IN or iron, Ivy
the way) and set back on the range until
enough Of the iuice eTndes to assure
their not scorrh'nsi then let them boil
quickly until perfectly soft, But not long
enough te evapornte all the llquid. FIJI
steriiized Jars 60 the very hrim and seal
Mt once, taking pains that no seeds or
pulp run over the edge between the glass
and the futber Wrap the Jars In paper
after the. have cooled and been srrowed
ne tightly as possible, and set In a cool
place II Is highly important that the fruit
be perfectly SOUND nnd not overripe. as
n single spot to decay will furnish EN-
ough ?erinent germs to spoil the whole
lot. Some houecteepers prefer to SEASON
the tomatoes after cooking the same na
n for our table. IN this cnse allow for
every quart of the stewei tomato n ton
spoonful of rnlt. n tablespoonful OF pep
yer md little sugar, according to tnste
cook five minutes longer, then mi to
Jars almost run fill to the brm with ho.
olive oil anu seal Mt once,