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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
NEWS OF ALIcEvILLE
Williams Case Dismlssed-Newso of Kill.
 ing of Joe Stewart Is Received

Alcevi!le, February S-(Special IA trial of the man named Williams. who was accused of robbing the depot, has been had, and after examination of nine witnesses Justice of the Peace Mims in- formed Williams that he failed to find sufficient evidence to sustain ctse and advised that he leave the county, which Ee stated would be done immediately
 News reached here last night of an iodef1ni.e character of the killing of Joe Stewart of Pickensville, the son of J. B. Stewart one of the most prominent and wealthisst west Alabama planters. Noth- ing could be learned from the home and it is not known just how he met his Ceath.
 Immediately before news reached here of his death MT. Stewards wife was heard informing the physicians at Fick- cnsville that her father was shot and dying. The father of Mrs. Stewart is MT Holmes Martin of near that place and also well-known in this section. Later # was learned that MT. Martin was shot through the hand, but not dangerously hurt. Immediately after this information the news was commrnica ted 10 Pickensvlle that Mir Stewart was dead, and Dr. D. w. Gass requested to Hurry 10 the scene of the tragedy. An undertaken was summoned from -olum- bus. and a minister from Ethelsville for the burial of MT. Stewart, whici, is to take place at o'clock today.
 The affair was quite surprise through cut this section and deeply regretted. by ! wide circle of friends and rela t.vesf in this community Fs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
BARGE LOAD OF
 MACHINERY LEAVES
Big SawmiIl Shipment Leaves for Choc-
 taw-Mrs. Marx Leva Dies

Selma. February S.-(Special.)- "A large barge containing seven car loads of machinery which will equip a new lumber plant that is to be built in Choctaw county was shipped from here this afternoon by the Union Iron works. who received the order several days ago.
 The barge was lowed down the Ala bama river by a sea-going tugboat and at the mouth of the Tombigbee river it will be lowed to Womack Hill, Choctaw county, where 1t will be un- loaded. The machinery was purchased by C. w. Zimmerman and O. D. Smith of Mobile and it will be used for the purpose of operating large lumber plant, they having secured the timber rights on several thousand acres of land.
 At her home on' Dallas street this afternoon Mrs. Mark Leva, a well known resident of Selma, died after an illness of several weeks. On October 1, last. Mrs. Leva was preceded to the grave by her husband M. Leva, one of Selma's best known citizens. Since the death of her husband Mrs Leva has steadily declined and for some weeks afterwards was treated at local in firmary. Later she was taken to her home but never recovered from her ill., ness. Since childhood she had been a resident of this city and during her life made a large number of friends. The funeral will be held tomorrow aft ernoon.
 Mrs. Leva leaves seven children, Miss Corinne Leva, Miss Lillye Leva, Miss Flossie Leva. Leo Leva, Jack Leva, El- kan Leva and Jerome Leva. She is also survived by her mother. Mrs. Elkan, and two sisters Mrs. Rosa Herzfeld and Mrs. Carrie Herzfeld of Selma and a brother, M. J. Elkan of Pensacola.
 A bridge party was rendered Miss Mary Wilkins of Augusta. Ga, this morning by Mrs. A. J. Atkins at her homo on Mabry street. Violets and jonquils were effectiely combined with ferns and palms and formed a, pretty floral decoration for the living room and the dining room, where bridge was played at six small tables.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
OATES IS MAKING
 NEW JAIL LAWS

Montgomery, February S.-(Special) ) pr. William H. Oates, inspector of jails and almshouses is busily engaged in preparing a new set of laws covering the work of his department The bill providing for the changes which he contemplates will be introduced in the senate within the next few days by Senator Stevens of Mobile.
 The present laws towering the de- partment are decla~ed by pr. Oates to be inadequate. They do not sufficient ly define the duties of the department. and are not specific. The purpose of the bill will be to repeal the present existing laws. and to adopt the new laws in lieu of the old
 It is anticipated that the new bill will also carry with 1t an extra appro- priation, as the present amount Is re- garded as inadequate. It is pointed out that the department will be very busy for the next year or two, and an effort will be made to get from the state an amount sufficient to meet all the demands of the department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
LOUISIANA STATE
 PLAYS TONIGHT

Well, well, are you going to the game tonight? Where? At the athletic club, of course. Who are Coach Messers s boys trying out tonight? The strong 'uns from Louisiana State university, tee fel- iows who made a name for themselves in football, and who will come with the ex- pectation (now just think of iD of trim ming the local team. Well, they will at least know they have played game when it is over and the smoke has cleared away. The locals went through tte Van derbilt game Monday night unscaehed and with the long end of the score to their credit and they will fight hard to put one over on the visitors.
 Coach Messer put his team through a light practice last night and states that everything looks favorable for last and scientific game on the part of his men. Woodruf (Captain) and Chairsell at for ward Ritchie at Center. and Seals. Whar- ton, streit and Nesbit guards, constitute the team which the visitors will have to contend with, and if they score victory tey will certainly be entitled U great credit By winning the Vanderbilt game the club team still has a clean slate for games played at home seven in amber, and only one defeat registered against them this season, this game being the che lost to Atlanta. 19 to 1T.
 Tickets are on sale at the club and can te reserved by anyone wishing to do so Prices as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
OTHER STATES ARE
 LEADING ALABAMA
 IN Y. M. z \. CONTEST

The membership contest now being waged by the members of the Young Mems Christian association is becoming more interesting every day The results are posted daily at p. m. and a crowd is on hand to get the standing. The team including all states except Alabama, with II. w. Hawker as general chairman, is leading today with record of A points, Lut General Chairman Dr. R. Bevill. leading the Alabamians, claims the rde- suits will be changed by tonight A number of soeials and entertainments will be conducted during the campaigo.
 The first open night programme for ladies as well as members and their gentlemen friends will be given tomorrow (Fridayl evening at 8 o'clock. The pro- eramme will be given under the ausrices Of the Leaders club and will consist of marching, calesthenics, apparatus work and an enteresting basketball game be- tween representatives of Alabama and the other states. Tickets of admission can be secured from members and at the association building 4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
FREIGHT WRECKED
 AT UNION SPRINGS

Union Springs, February s.-(Special) A Central of Georgia freight train was wrecked on the road to Troy just out side the city limits yesterday afternoon. Eight box cars left the track and were badly damaged. The track was torn up for a distance of about 50 feet Nc one was injured.
 The train was a doubleheader com ing in from Troy heavily loaded with fertilizer and cross ties. The accident Is supposed to have been due to brok- en rail- The two engines and over half of the cars had passed safely over the weak spot and when the eight cars left the track they broke loose and piled upon each other.
 The passenger trains on this road meet here and passengers and baggage had to be transferred, both last nighi and this morning. wrecker reached the scene early last night and three of the cars were put on the track during the night. The others will probably be raised some time during the day.
 Luckily the cab remained on the track and no one in 1t was injured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
MOBILE-BIRMINHAM
 TRAIN PROPOSED

Mobile February S.-(Special.)- move rnent is on foot among the merchants and business men of this city to secure the Inauguration of fast through train ever the Southern railway between Mo- Bile and Birmingham. The movement is headed by the commercial club and Sec Jetary Cox is in communication with President Finley of the Southern and General Passenger Agent Hardwick with reference to the matter. A train is de- sired to connect with the Birmingham Special, furnishing direct service to Washington and New York. A schedule suggested is for the Mobile Birm.n eham train to leave both cities at 10 D. m, ar irving at a, m thus allowing a full day in either city ito those who have business to transact. As enough traffic fo warrant the operation of the train las been practically guaranteed it is be- 1teved that it will be inaugurated in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
BIG FRUIT GROWER
 IS NOT ALARMED

Onion Springs, February s.-(special.)- D. C. Turnipseed, the veteran fruit groS'er of this section, says that about 50 per cent of the peach trees in hs orchards near this city have budded and are far enough advanced to be killed by a freeze. A large number of the trees ere in full bloom.
 This, however, according to Mir. Tnnip- seed. does not necessarily mean that there will be no peach crop this year, even though we have yet to pass through a month that is usually one of the coldest of the winter, and despite the fact that the month just past was un- seasonably warm
 Mir Tnrnipseed looks on the bright side, and although he has probably more in terests at stake upon the weather than any otker man in Alabama, he says that he is not worrying a particle oYer the present. high temperatures. He states that he has seen the peach trees put out this carly in previous years and the weather would continue warm until sprinc when the result would be a large crop. He also reasons that even though a freeze should come it does not necessarily fol- low that the fruit will be Killed. For fir stance, when the buds are in a cer tain stage and there is no moisture arr und them they may stand freezing temper ntures and not be harmed Moreover, partial killing out of the young fruit is sometimes a good thing. as that which is left grows better and makes finer quality.
 MT Turnipseed now has on hand elght or ten carloads of canned peaches which he says &re worth more than the cotton V hich he could have made upon the same land. Besides the canned fruit he also las on hand about 10000 gallons of pure reach cider.
 The enormous value of the peaches grown on this farm every year can be better realized when one is told thst after chipping something like 100 cars to north ern markets, and after keeping q can hing plant of large capacity and cider press busy day and night throughout the gathering season, he lost many carloads Of choice fruit for want of shipping facili- lis and he now has a suit entered against crate manufacturing company for st0 GOO damages because of their failure t) furn- ish him the crates needed, according to contract
 These orchards have just received a thorough cultivation and pruning and the fertilizer will be applied soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
YOUNG LADIES HAVE
 A LIVE SOCIETY

One of the very livest of young ladies societies of the city is the organization known as the Young Womans Auxiliary of the First Baptist church, which reets Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the church parlors, The officers arc heinz congratulated on the splendid manage meUt that has enabled them to get the interest of so large . number of young ladies. The desire for 100 members seems soon to be realized and each member seems enthused with the plans Tor the future of the organization Already a goodly number are enrolled. a number eending in their names with their month"; iy dues. which assures membership Miss Onie Smith or Miss Margare, Todd re- ceive these and record the payer as member
 The programme for Thursday is quite an instructive and interesting ono and the preparation of those contributing has been though since months notice has been extended them. All young ladies cIiRible to menlDership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
BRICKELL DECIDES
 AGAINST JUSTICES

Montgomery, February 8.-(Special.) Attorney General Robert Brickell rem dered an opinion this afternoon to the effect that warrants issued by justices of the peace whose terms expired on the first Tuesday after the second Mon day in January, and who have not been req appointed, should not be executed.
 The opinion was rendered on the in- sistence of Sherif McAdory of Jefferson, who is on the scene. He made it known to the governor that several warrants had been issued by justices of the peace who had not been renamed and were turned over to him for service. He de- sired to know if the warrants could be served in accordance with the law. The governor immediately asked Brickell for an opinion.
 The constitution does not say in ref erenees to justices of the peace Shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified;" for this reason their tenure of office is considered illegal by the attorney general.
 As a result of the opinion 1t is ex- pected that the governor will hurry up his appointment of justices of the peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
News of Greensboro

Greensboro. February s.--(Special.)-A the Southern university last night bas- ketbal game between the Southern uni yersity team and the Mobile Military in- stitute furnished sport for a good crowd. The university boys won amidst cheers and college yells by a score of 3S to H.
 Mrs w. D. Lees many frieS ds through out the state and especially in Birming- ham. where she has so many relatives will be glad to know that she is recover ing from a very serious illness of cry sipelas.
 T. R. Ward, one of Greensboros promi- nent citizens. who has been in bad health, left a few days since for the Johns Hop kins, accompanied by his wife and brother. Dr. Burton Ward of Selma.
 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hamilton Jones are guests at F. V. Boardman's home on the South Highlands.
 Miss Mary Jones of Tuscaloosa .s the guest of her relatives here, Misses Mar garet and Iredell Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
Review By The Iron Age

New York. February S.-(Special.) )-The Iron Age will say tomorrow: Our pig iron statistics for January show an output oi 1.759,G0O tons. or 1S.c00 tons less than in December, yet the report of capacity ac- tive February l, reflects plainly the i'm provement in finished material, the 2ot furnaces then in blast producing at the rate of 59.56S tons a day, against 53.34l tens a day for 1S9 furnaces January l.
 So many furnaces were banked at the opening of the year that production fell off to 19,7000OO tons year. On February 1t was 9 100000 tons a year. What has been given out of the book ipgs of the Steel corporation in January indicates that the thrilled orders January S1 were fully 300,O00 tons more than on December 31.
 The expected advance in tin plate was made February 1, and is 10 cents a bo, on coke plates. while charcoal brigh plates are advanced 30 cents. Nearly al mills are booked six months ahead. Int St Paul Is about closing for 5000 tons of rails.
 In the pig iron market sale of 25,00l tons by a southern interest at less thar s11 for No. is the largest transaction.
 Recent purchases of the leading pipe in terests are put at 10000 tons. Better re- ports from the machinery markets, ir which increased railroad buying is men ticned, should help the dropping foun- dry industry and show It's effect on the market for foundry pig iron.
 Recent buying of basis iron In eastern Pennsylvania amounts to 20,000 tons and further business is pending. The last sales were at $1450, and some furnaces have advanced their price to $15 Central western furnaces are asking an advance oc 50 cents for basic iron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
MORE IMPROVEMENT
 IN IRON BUSINESS
Pig Iron Trade Is Showing Ur
 Very Actively
EXPORT TONNAGE GOOD
Advance Very Soon But Foundry Grades Are Still At
 Low Figure

1 Cleveland, Ohio, February S.-(Special.) The Iron Trade Review tomorrow will | say:
 Distinct signs of improvement continue Even in the pig iron market, which has Jagged far behind finished material, there is increased interest and the scrap mar lIet in some centers is much stronger Bookings of new business of the Steel corporation for the first week in Febru- ary have sustained the improved record of January and have averaged above distributed but especially good in rails | tin plate and in export trade. Export tonnage is running strong. Sev- eral 5000 and 10000 ton orders of differ ent products were booked this week. Negotiations for from 50.0O0 to 6O,00C tons of basic pig iron have been pending in the valleys, but have been terminated for the present at least. It developed that some large buyers are willing to pay $13.50 Valley. but were unable to get the desired tonnage at that figure in spite of the fact that two sales amount ing to 5000 tons were made at SIS. 5 Valley.
 The company which made these sales lS HOW dShlHS S14 ana the DdSlC HidThet is firIner. Although there Is large ton mage of basic in furnace yards In the valleys, it Is held by few interests and the present outlook is that prices will be higher The leading cast iron pipe com pany has chased 40,Oo0 tons of lower foundry grades.
 The Steel corporation has contracted for 5000 tons of 50 per cent ferrosilicon for delivery this year.
 Some very low prices are bring made on foundry grades at Buffalo. especial ly for delivery in eastern territory and some eastern Pennsylvania furnaces are meeting the Buffalo competition
 The advance of 10 cents per base box in the price of tin plate represents the attitude of the conservatives in the trade as some were In favor of greater ad- vance. The tin plate market is active and about 90 per cent of the total avail able capacity is in operation. There has been good increase in specifications on wire products since the recent advance on these products
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
NO NEWS YET FROM
 CHESTER'S PEOPLE

The remains of John B. Chester, who was found dead at the St. Nicholas ho- tel Monday afternoon, are still beins held at the undertaking parlors of Lige Loy awaiting news of, and instructions from, some one of the relatives of the deceased, whose location is at present unknown.
 The authorities who are looking into the case have not at yet been able to ascertain where was the home of the dead man. It is reported that he was overheard telling an acquaintance, from whom he was parting recently one night, that he lived in the neighbor- hood of Capitol park, but beyond this information as to his residence nothing definite is known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
G .s-s se 3 E.' ', s :. .'{svS! STATE NORMAL MAY ~
 SPEND OVER $45.OOO

Florence February S.--(Special. )-Flor- ence honored herself yesterday by
 almost unanimously for the $15C00 bond issue to build a dormitory for the State Normal college. The result of the elec- ton yesterday means that the college will have dormitory and other i'm provements costing not less than $45OOO and perhaps much more as the election was called on the propositoin of John B. WealSley of Birmingham, that he would pledge himself to secure from outside sources not less than $3o.O00 and perhaps between s50.000 and $75,O00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
Personal and General

Rev. J. J. Cornish of New Decatur will occupy the pulpit of St Johns s Episcopal church at both services next Sunday.
 sam Brodie has returned from a visit to friends in Arkansas
 Rev. H. c. Kegley, editor of the Ala bama Presbyterian, was in the city yes terday visiting friends
 Mrs S. J. Boggs of Calera avenue is convalescent from her recent illness.
 Addison w. Lynch has returned from a business trip to South Carolina.
 The Amphion club will hold business meeting tonight at Averyt's Pharmacy.
 The friends of Frank Lapham will re- gret to learn that his condition is very serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
COUNTERFEITERS ASK
 FOR CLEMENCY

Washington. February S.-More than 100 counterfeiters, serving sentences fin federal and state prisons throughout the country, are asking to be paroled under the law enacted at the last ses- sion of Congress. They are serving sentences ranging from three to ten years. Having served one third of their time they are eligible under the new law to apply to the parole board for release.
 The records of the men and their prospects for employment after relea SC will be carefully examined ln conslu : ering the applications.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
Colonel GoetInnIs Hurt

Washington. February S-Col George Goethals, builder of the Panama canal, just back from the tropics, slipped on the icy pavements in this city last night and fell heavily on his right shoulder suf- fering a painful sprain. It nconveni- enced him somewhat, but he was able to be about the capital today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
License schea,le To Be Tested

The officials of the little municipality of Lipscomb, a suburb of Bessemer, whose voting strength will average S6 votes. have changed the time-honored maxim that it is better ito be on the outside looking in than on the inside looking out" when 1t comes to doing business in that little village. According to the license schedule adopted by the city fathers those inside the city limits can do business by the payment of sl0, but the "outs" are required to pony up 35 "kopecks" for the same privilege The question as to the right of the matter will be soon determined, as a grocer on the outskirts of the town, to-wit, Gordon Heights, has been arrested for soliciting orders in the city limits with out first having had an interview with the license collector. He proposes to test the merits of the case in a court of competent Jurisdiction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
Soft Drink stand Raided

Several soft drink stand keepers wer, arrested yesterday on warrants sworn out before the criminal court of Jeffer- son county. The warrants charge the violation of the prohibition law and were executed by the sheriffs office
 The bonds were set at $15O and were made in each case. It is understood that no goods were seized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
Funeral Postponed

The funeral of J. W. Simmons, who died last night, was to have taken place this afternoon, but was postponed until Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The in element weather and other reasons caused the postponment. The funeral services will be held at the Baptist church, of which the deceased was member, by the pastor, Rev. M. K. Thornton, Ken nedy Brothers in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
Bryan Breaches at Bay Minette

Bay Minette, February S.-(Special) The revival services which are being conducted here by the churches are drawing large crowds and the excel lent addresses of the Rev. Bryan of Bir- mingham are reaching the hearts of many people. Three services were held Tuesday and three will be held on each day of this week. The attendance is increasing rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
scientific Author nies

Nashville, February S.--A telegram from Ruskin, Tenn, says Wallace D. Waties, a. writer on scientific subjects, died at that ilace of tuberculosis last night. His body will be taken to Elwood, Ind, his home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-09
Arkansas Census Announced

Washington. February s.-Population statistics of the thirteenth census an nounced today include In Arkansas s Bentonville. 1910, 1856; 1900 1s43. Eure- ka Springs. 1910. S22S; 1900. 3572. Fay ietteville. 1910, 4471: 1900. 4061. Rogers, 1910, 2820; 1900. 215S.