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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
PECULIAR CASE
 AGAINST CARTER Charged With Running a Still in the Heart of
 Decatur

Decatur, April 25.-(Speciai)-Mr Car ter and his two lawyers, w. w. Callahan and A. J. Harris, went to Huntsville this afternoon to be present in the United States court there tomorrow, as the case of the government against MT. Carter, charging him with operating distillery in Decatur, is set for hearing in the United States court there tomorrow morning.
 Last September Decatur police onicers captured & distillery over MT. Carter soft drink stand in the very heart of De- catur's business district. The distillery was in full operation at the time It was captured, but MT. Carter was not In the room and claims that he knew nothing of the distillery being there and had noth- ing to do with 1t.
 A white man by the name of Hodges was alone operating the dstillery at the time the raid was made by the police or ficers. Some time ago Hodges plead guilty in the United States court and was given a term of years in the Atlanta peniten- tiary.
 At the time the raid and the destroying of the distillery created quite sensa- tion all over the country, from the fact that the still was located in the very heart of Decaturs business center.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, April 25. p. m.-What appeared to be only a rain area on Tuesday mornings map has developed into disturbance of considerable in tensity in southern Texas. High winds and heavy rains prevail on the coast. velocities of 34 to A miles per hour being reported from some of the coast stations. A rainfall of 1.52 inches oc- cured at Galveston since Tuesday morning and it was raining through out all eastern Texas at z pam, Tues day Rains during the past 24 hours were not confined to Texas but the rain area extends northward along the Rocky mountains and eastern slope as far as Colorado and Nebraska. There have been no marked temperature changes in the eastern districts A very slight rise is noted in the cotton belt. except Texas, where nearly stationary, or slightly lower, temperatures pre- vail.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, April 25, 1011
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
DANIEL ACCEPTS
 NEW YORK PLACE
We'll Known Advertising Man Will Go With the Fairchild
 Company

C. z. Daniel who has been at the head of Blach's publicity department for a number of years. has been appointed to . responsible position with the Fairchiid d company of New York, publishers of clothing trade journals. The Fairchld company is one of the largest publishing houses of its kind in the world, with offi- ces in New York, Chicago, London. Paris md elsewhere.
 Mir. Daniel has been a correspondent of the Fairchild company for the past two years. His work, characterized by origi- nality of conception and apt phraseology, commended him so highly that he was offered lucrative position and accepted. He will leave Birmingham Thursday morning with the best wishes of a great many friends in this city, by whom he Is considered an unusually able and well-equipped advertising man. While with Blach he originated many novelties which caught the popular fancy and drew attention to the firm which he repre- scented.
 Mrs. Daniel is already in New York, where she will be joined this week by o4r Daniel. Both have made large number of friends in Birmingham and they have been warmly congratulated on Nr. Daniels success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
ATLANTA bESE|GED BY GRAND OPERA S65,OO0 Production Begins
 Tomorrow MANY BRIGHT STARS Five Operas Are to Be Presented and the Only Detraction Is the
 Failure of Caruso to
 Appear
MANY BRIGHT STARS

Atlanta, April 25.-(Special. )-Atlanta is this week in the midst of another siege of grand opera. The bright and partic- uar stars will begin rolling into the city tomorrow when special trains will bring the larger portion of the various casts, the orchestra and chorus, from New York.
 There are to be four performances this year, whereas last year there were five But the indications are that the business will amount to practically the same, which, with one less opera, means about 20 per cent better than the results of 1910.
 The receipts for tickets sold to date are approximately S52, 600; it is expected that by Saturday night, the date of the last performance, the receipts will have reached total of at least s65000, which is only a little less than the total re- ceipts for the five performances last year. If expectations in this direction are realized, the Atlanta Music Festival association will get entirely out of debt, as it will be able to pay up the last of the notes on the big organ installed in the auditorium.
 The four operas this year are Ponchiel- lis La Gioconda on Thursday night, with Emmy Destinn, Louise Homer, Pasquale Anna to and Ricardo Martin in the leading roles; Humperdinck's new opera, Koenig- skinder, Friday night, with Geraldine Farrar, Otto Goritz, Carl Jorn and other leading Metropolitan singers; Verdi's II Trovatore at the Saturday matinee with Martin, Homer and others. and Verdfs Otello Saturday night with the giant tenor Slezalx in the leading role, supported by Amato, Mme. Aida and other headlin- CTS.
 The bill is an attractive one, the only appontment being the failure to secure Caruso, who has stopped singing for the season and returned to Italy. However, the association has had no serious com plaint on this account, nor has anyone sought to return tickets purchased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
M M'GEHEE IS OUT
 ON $10,0OO BOND
Preliminary of the Former Banker Who Killed Dr.
 Russell Draws Crowd

Hayneville, April 25.-(Specia1. )-Noth- ing in a number of years has caused such widespread interest in this county as the preliminary trial of G. E. Nc Gehee, a former banker and prominent business man of this place, for the kill ing of Dr. W. P. Russell one of Lowndes' county's foremost and wealthy citizens. It will be recalled that on April in the small smoking compartment of the train on the Haynevlle and Montgomery railroad, while the train was standing on the track at Hayneville before starting on it's daily trip to Tyson, Ala, McGehee and Dr. Russell fought duel to the death, pr. Russell being shot three times by McGehee and died while on his way to an nfirmary in Montgomery. McGehee was severely curt by Dr. Rus sell and has until yesterday been in an infrmary in Montgomery closely guarded by the sheriff and his deputies.
 Long before the hour for calling the preliminary the town of Hayneville was literally overfowp with people from every part of the county and from other places. Justice Matt McGrath, having an- other justice of the peace sitting with him, called the court at 2:30 o'clock, D. M. Powell of Greenville representing the state and AID. Pitts of Selma represent
 ing McGehee. It was some time before the court got down to business and tho examination of witnesses. Mrs. Russell came into court leaning on the arm of her father, Col. Willis Brewer. There were about a hundred ladies in attend ance on the trial, the large courthouse being packed
 The first witness was Mrs. Russell, wife of Dr. Russell She stated that she was in the first class coach and was first at tracted by the firing of pistol; that she went to the door of the smoking car and that Ed McGehee, son of c. E. McGehee, slammed the door in her face; she did rot see the killing.
 l.. A. Easterly, clerk of the probate court was the next witness. He testified only as to what pr. Russell told him on the train after being shot, which was in substance. ''They have killed me-"
 Ed McGehee stated that when he reacn- ed the car his father was holding Dr. Russell by the arm and that G. E. Me Gehee had smoking revolver in his hands.
 McGehee took the stand in his own be- half and said that he was sitting in, the smoker of the train when Dr. Russell came up behind him, grabbed him by the collar, saying, t'I have, got you where want you now and began to cut him: that he pulled his pistol and shot five times in rapid succession.
 The other witnesses stated that only three shots were heard
 McGehee stated that he and Dr. Rus sell had been the best of friends and that all of their business relations had been most pleasant and that he knew of no earthly reason why he was attacked.
 After hearing all the evidence the court granted McGehee bail in the sum of $l0,0oO which will be made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
ALABAMA SENATOR'S.
 ARE N0T LOSERS

Washington, April 25-(Special)-Th list of democratic Senate committee va- oancies will show no material change in the committee assignments of the two Alabfiama senators. Both Senator John- ston and Senator Bankhead are well pro vided for as matters stand
 Senator Johnston was offered a place on foreign affairs, but he declined it. His major committees will be military af- fairs. District of Columbia, Philippines privileges and elections and inter-oceanic canals.
 Senator Bankhead remains on com merce, postoffices, railroads. printing and public health.
 Senator Williams of Mississippi goes on finance and Senator Percy of the same state draws agriculture and commerce.
 Senator Lea, the new Tennessee sena- tor will also get place on agriculture Senator Taylor of Tennessee goes on mill itary affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
NEVER TOO OLD TO
 GET MARRIED

Bay Minette, April 25.--(special.) 1.-TWO marriage licenses of unusual interest were issued by Probate Judge J. H. H. Smith Monday. William Hamilton, aged, s5, an1 Mrs. Mary Mosely, aged B, were licensed to wed, and Peter Bolz, aged 73. and Cy- bella Massott. aged 65, were granted II. cense. The latter couple were Germans and it was with much difficulty that they explained their mission to the judge. Both couples were older than usual and att tracted considerable attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26

Montgomery, April 25.-(Special)-Or- ders will shortly be issued by Dr. Will liam H. Oates, state prison inspector. to the board of county commissioners of Lee county, to take immediate steps to- ward the erection of a new jail at opeli- ka. pr. Oates recently inspected the county prison at the place, his invests- xation showing that the jail was in most insanitary condition, and unfit for the custody of prisoners. M
 The county commissioners of Lee coun- ty have been instructed by Dr. Oates to give the Jail thorough cleaning pend-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
DIR. OATES CONDEMNS
 LEE COUNTY BASTILE

ing the erection of a new prison, and the sheriff of the county has been in structed to transfer any female prisoners to the Montgomery county jail until other quarters can be provided for them
 According to Dr. Oates, there are only two separate apartments for prisoners, making 1t necessary for the white prison CTS and the negroes to occupy the same room in order that the female prisoners may occupy a separate compartment.
 Dr. Oates will shortly submit a report of his inspection of the Opelika jail to Governor O'Neal. and it Is likely that the board of revenue of Lee county will begin the erection of a new jail within the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
MRS. M'GOWN DIES
 IN TUSCALOOSA Dr. Anderson Will Preach Baccalaurate Sermon at
 Central College

Tuscaloosa, April 25.-(Specal.) )--Mrs. Julia McGown died at the home of her nephew, w B. Oliver on Ninth street, at ar early hour this morning after linger- ing illness which has extended over sev- eral months. Mrs. McGown was one of the oldest and most revered citizens in Tuscaloosa and until a year ago, when she suffered a stroke of paralysis, she was active and vigorous despite her S4 years. She was truly great and noble woman whose life was largely spent in doing for others and great circle of friends are grieved to learn of her death. Mrs. McGown was consistent and de- voted member of the Presbyterian church and the funeral services will be held from that edifce tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. c. M Boyd
 Dr. B. F. Giles. president of Central college, has announced the speakers for commencement MT. W. NJ. Anderson of Woodlawn will preach the baccalaureate sermon on May and Senator H. s. Reese of Selma will deliver the address before the senior class on Tuesday even
 ing, May g.
 The Memorial Day programme which will be observed on Wednesday after noon, has been arranged by the R. E. Rhodes chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The procession will form at the courthouse and march to Greenwood cemetery. The Warrior Guards and veterans will lead and then the carriage containing the sponsor. maids and orator will follow with tha united Daughters of the Confederacv coming next and the University students and children bringing up the rear. At the cemetery the following programme will be carried out Prayer, Rev. F. A. Penick; music Episcopal choir introduce ton of speakers, A. r. Prince: oration. Fleetwood Rice; presentation of crosses of honor, Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce nres- ident of the local chapter; taps; benedic- ton, the Rev. E. A. Penick
 The Tuscaloosa comman ndery held an interesting meeting in the Masonic tenn pie last night. The annual election of officers was held and the following will act as official heads for the ensuing year; Eminent commander E. W. Haus- man; generalissimo, r. w Meads; cap tain general. H. B. J.itchman; prelate, w. F. Bingham; treasurer, w. F. Fitts, recorder, A. r. Prince
 The marriage of Miss Lola Rice and MT. J. B. finders occurred at the home oi G. W. Christian in Northport on Sat urday evening at o'clock in the pre- s- ence of only the immediate family of the contracting parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
Would Place Bronze Tablet

Harrisburg. Pa. April 25.-The state senate today passed a resolution petition ing Congress to place in the national cap itol in Washington a bronze tablet in- scribed with the resolutions of thanks rendered by the national House of Repre- sentatives to the first defenders, com prsed of five military companies of east ern Pennsylvania. The resolution of thanks was passed by the national House nf Renresentatiyes July 2. 1861.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
Huntsville Ready for Team

Huntsville. April 25.-(Special) )--The di- rectors of the Huntsville Baseball associa- tton of the Southeastern league have elected J. Van Ryan business manager of the club Mir. Ryan will have charge of the business end of the team here and on all trips. and Vernon Campbell, the player manager, will be relieved of great deal of worry
 The first exhibition game of the team will be played Wednesday afternoon when the West Huntsville amateur team will be Iitted against the regulars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
HORSE FALLS 0N
 EPES GROCERYMAN
M. c. Garth Is Injured In- formally and Hurried to
 Birmingham Hospital

Epes,. April 25.-(Special.)-M. C. Garth, prominent groceryman, had just mounted his horse at 10 o'clock this morning at his home when the horse reared and fell backward. pin ming Garth to the ground. The sad Gle struck the abdomen. Mir. Garth was accompanied to Birmingham by his brother. M. c. Garth, and Dr. J. K. Sound % to be seriously M1Hred internally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
Pirates Attack Wreck

Shanghai, China, April 25.-After the passengers had escaped from the wrecked steamer Asia, Chinese pirates attacked the crew, and though the sailors put up a hard fight captured one stoker and car rjed him away. Warships probably will te sent to save as much as possible of the steamers $5O00o0 cargo of silk from the pirates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
Monteyallo's Baseball Fever

Montevallo, April 25,Etspecial)- There will be baseball game at Ald- rich Friday afternoon, Montevallo vs. Aldrich This Is the deciding contest as each team is credited with one game, and much interest is being shown in the outcome of the game. Montevallo has organized baseball club, rented and graded a diamond, bought new uni- forms for. the team and is taking more interest in the game than for several years previousl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
Negro Murderer Arrested

Little Rock. Ark, April 25.-William Williams, a negro who shot and killed Patrolman J. o. Miller in this city Sun day morning. was captured at Tyro, announced immediately that the negro would be taken to Pine Bluff for safe- keeping until the trial comes up in,,Lit- tie Rock. The negroes of this city added $1Oo to the reward of $500 for the cape ture of Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
Rebels Capture Town

Puebla, Mex. April 25.-News was re- ceived here today by the federal forces that band of rebels yesterday en- tered Acatlan. sacked the city. deposed the local authorities and nominated 'provisional' successors. force of fAderals has been dispatched to the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
STORM WARNING

New Orleans, April 25.-(Bulletin.) The local weather bureau issued the following storm warning to- night:
 First northeast storm warning 9:S0 D. m. storm near Texas coast moving northeast; high easterly winds Wednesday. Warning or dered Brownsville, Tex, to Apa- lachicola, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
The Weather Forecast

Washington, April 25.--Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Rain Wednesday. increasing east to northeast winds; high on the coast; Thursday probably rains.
 Tennessee: Showers Wednesday or Wednesday night and probably Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
Complete Investigation

This extraordinary session of the jury was assembled on April 3 and for several days it had daily meetings, but on Thurs day, April 1t announced that 1t would recess for the purpose of making an ex- tended investigation. During this recess. 1t is said, the members of the jury caused one of the most complete investigations ever undertaken by similar body to be had. The smallest detail of business in gone into and the cause for every business transaction was fully delved into by the body or Its representatives.
 Monday the members of the jury again assembled and 1t is known that a report was then agreed upon, and thereupon it adjourned till the meeting Tuesday, when the report and indictments were brought into court.
 When Judge Brown asked the Jury If it was ready to report the foreman handed two formidable looking docu- rnents to Clerk Hughes and the latter proceeded to read them.
 The first report was @ general report made by the jury in which 1t said 1t regretted 1t had been so long in mak- ing its investigations and reciting the ca use therefor, and then it especially asked the court, and in fact insisted that it's report be spread on the rec ords of the court, and that none of the report be stricken from the files. IL said that 1t believed it for the in terest of the public that Its report re- main as a public document and would be a warning to officials who were cus- todians of the public interest. The special report then went Into detail of the extravagances, graft, and gen. eral inefficiency of the members of the board of revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
Clerk Is Exonorated

In its findings the jury left no es- cape for any of the members of the board, but exonerated t4e clerk of the hoard, Major Westcott, saying that the clerk had faItnfully performed his du ties as a public official and was not cognizant of the acts of the members of the board.
 The jury intimated that 1t could not get at certain members of the board who had resigned, but brought its re. quest for impeachment against those who remained as members.
 Both reports were listened to with wrapt attention by the crowded court room, and Judge Brown exhibited close and concise attention to the reading Upon the conclusion of the reading Judge Brown rose and said: "The court accepts the able report of the men who have done their duty. Such men do not need to be congratulated as they know they are serving the public well'
 He complimented the jury as men, mill itant and courageous in every respect, and thanked them for their splendid work.
 Judge Brown then stated that he would dismiss the jury, but not discharge it, although he did not think there woul1 be any further work for the jury to do he would keep 1t in session for few days longer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26

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 Seattle. clear ............. 52 AZ
 Sheridan, partly cloudy ..... 6f 32 Shreveport, cloudy ..........' 66 52
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 Swift Current, cloudy ....... 66 40 Tampa, clear .......... .... 6S 5S Toledo, clear ............ 56 4o Toledo, clear .......... 56 42 Washington, clear ...:.... GA 10 Williston, clear ...-....... 52 AZ Winnemucca,- cloudy ....... 70 40 l-Winnipeg, partly cloudy . 52 40 F.. C.. HORTON, Local Forecaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
BOARD OF REVENUE
 IS IN DEEP WATER Montgomery Grand Jury Indicts Two Members ASK IMPEACHMENT Give Sixteen Reasons Why the Whole Board Should Be Called Incom-
 potent and Extravagant.
 Clerk Exonerated
IMPEACHMENT

Montgomery, April 25.-(Special.)-In a report which covered more than six news paper columns, the Montgomery county grand jury this afternoon recommended the impeachment of two members of the Board of Revenue and set forth IS req sons why the entire board should be called incompetent and extravagant.
 It is understood that an indictment, di- rected against two other members of tho board has been found, but up to a late hour tonight no arrests on this score had been made.
 The members of the board who are recommended for impeachment are Jack L. Smile and Dr. Thomas Duncan.
 The report of the grand jury and the finding of the indictments Tuesday grow out of long list of circumstances lasting In duration since the first meeting of the present grand jury in February.
 When the first report of the inquisitorial body was made in the latter part of Feb ruary it embodied in its report certain statements which tended to throw sus- picion on the methods by which the Board of Revenue conducted it's business, and advised that body to revise its standards for the good of the public.
 The statements were so pointed that after the report was spread on record, Edward s. Watts attorney for the Board of Revenue, appeared before Judge Brown in the criminal court and moved that the statements in the report be expunged from the record. This motion was argued pro and con for some time and, finally, after being continued from time to time Judge Brown overruled the motion and at once called the grand jury in extraordinary session and in his charge related the facts as alleged and charged the jury to make rigid investigation of the affairs of the Board of Revenue and report its findings to the court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26
Local Data

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-26

The marriage of Miss Lola Rice and MT. J. B. finders occurred at the home oi G. W. Christian in Northport on Sat urday evening at o'clock in the ore s ence of only the immediate family of the contracting parties