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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
J. A. TUNNEL IS GROUND TO
 PIECES UNDER ENGINE WHEELS
Father of Four Children Was Walking Along Eating Nuts .sv And Did Not See Switch Engine At East Thomas Station

J. A. Tunnell, aged about 55 years met an instant death beneath the wheels of an Illinois Central swith engine at the Frisco crossing in East Thomas last night at o'clock. According to a statement made by J. l.. Atkins, foreman on the engine, MT Tunnel was walking along the road and evidently did not hear the engine approaching, as he stepped directly in front of it.
 MT. Atkins was riding on the front end of the engine and stated that he did not call to MT. Tunnell because he thought that he had heard the engine and would stop. He said that MT. Tunnell was eat ing nuts and had his hands up in front of his face Mr. Atkins said that the end sill of the engine struck MT. Tunnell in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24

.......................... lows than the young men who claim the honor of having been charter members of the K. O, K. A, Castle Galloway, No. -1S01, which was formed in the basement of the First Methodist church during the month of October, 1908. Since that time the castle has enjoyed a very success full and profitable existence. Today the castle has a membership of 70 youths and the brightest prospects for the fu- ture.
 The purpose of the order Is a splendid one. "The most essential thing that the order teaches is to live clean life. High thoughts and good thinking are things to be prized. and all of us try to live up to that code of morals That was given as the purpose of the order by a member of the castle.
 Of course, the boys must have their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24

 fun. Most of the fun comes through the antics and sport that the fullfledged knights get out of the newcomers who are working up to the exalted position of knight. At first new member of the castle must be a page Now, the page is not the ruler, and so he must do as the knights say. To do what the knights say is sometimes very laughable and very painful, but yet q page must obey the knight, and so the fun progresses.
 When the page has been able to pass from the pagehood, then he must become an esquire. Although the esquire is not to be sneered or jeered at. yet he must do the will of the round table. So the fun goes on until the esquire becomes a knight. Then he is able to put on a dig
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24

the ribs and threw him about 10 feet ahead directly on the rails. The engine passed entirely over the body and mu- tilated it almost beyond recognition.
 Fireman A. W. Summers and Engineer Louis Crump were in charge of the en- zine, which had been looking after some rail trouble farther up the track.
 MT. Tunnell was a miner employed by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, working in No. shaft. He had been a resident of East Thomas for some time and leaves a widow and four chill dren. He has an excellent reputation and a number Of witnesses testified as to his good character. The body was taken in charge by Shaw &5 Son, who will announce the funeral arrangements later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
Building Permits

Building Inspector w. O. Mathews is- sued the following permits yesterday morning:
 $14oO-To c. D. Ebersol for one story frame building in East Lake at 6S20 Sloss avenue.
 s4O00-To w. l., Sessions for two story frame building in the West End on South Poplar streets between Tenth and Elev- enth avenues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
Exchange to Meet

The Builders, and Traders exchange will hold two important sessions on Thursday, December 2S. ait its head quarters in the Chamber of Commerce building. The general meeting of the exchange will be held Thursday even
 ing and the board of directors will meet Thursday afternoon. The nom- mating committee will be appointed at the general session to draw up a slate of officers for next year to be chosen at the election to be held in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
1. & N. SHOPS WILL
 OPEN JANUARY Z S1, 100000 Shops at Boyles Will Soon Be in
 Operation

It was officially announced yesterday that the Louisville and Nashville shops at Boyles, which have been in the pro- cess of construction for two years, and which cost approximately $1,0OO,000, will be opened and the forces start work Jan uary ?, one week from next Tuesday At that time, according to the announce ment by T. E. Brooks, superintendent of this division of the Louisville and Nash vile, who has been in charge of the work in a supervisory capacity, the shops in Birmingham will be practically aban- doned. It has not been announced, but it is known semi officially here that the Louisville and Nashville will destroy the present buildings on lower Railroad ave- nue, which comprises the present shop facilities, and clear out that situation, which has existed for two score years.
 The Louisville and Nashville will straighten out the main line, now making half circle around the yards, and operate the trains directly through the present shop properties. This move will be of benefit to the Louisville and Nash vile operating department and will make room not only for additional yards of a superior kind if they are needed, but Will nrovide ground for an additional freight house or immediate warehouse needs in that locality. tuls s4 \ One result that will bring joy to the heart of Commissioner James Weatheriy and countless other citizens is that the smoke evil of Birmingham, so far as the Louisville and Nashville is concerned, will be almost eradicated
 
 this: "Peace on earth good will to all men," and corporations.
 "Cullie'' was in the middle, between Jim and the Judge" He was sassy looking, and as wise appearing as an owl. He was close to Jim and was close to the Judge" He seemed to be in a position to give each of his asso- ciates a ready and clear hearing, agree ing perhaps on some issues and disagree ing on others, yet in d ready place to be handy in case he was asked for his opinion as to business points in which he is admittedly we'll drilled. The situa- ton as respects "Culle' was all right.
 "Jim'' occupied a similar position to the Judge" albeit he was well poised, no Tapping over or precipitate practices being possible. He was we'll balanced on the platter, was 'Jim,' and so placed as to be in ready touch with the Judge yet pretty close to "Cullie' on what ever subject was up for consideration. He had the most of the ribbon, typifyiag no doubt the well kept streets of Bir- mingham, the continuous sections of them now paved. He had little evergreen over his head, typifying no doubt kind of halo on account of the recent big park purchases.
 The platter, which was received with the warmest thanks of the commission carried with it a peaceful scene.
 After the commissioners had profusely thanked Mrs. Orr for her kndness, she went a little farther and sent the sporlSers to a barbecue stand, where they were placed on the ovens. Hot? They will grace the table of all commissioners to- day.
 s Commissioners are commissioners.
 Pigs is Pigs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
Influence of stars.

Influenza got it's name in the sev- enteenth century, in Italy, because it was attributed to the influence of the stars
 -chilliness and cold ness down the spine. anxiety, fever ishness, fontal headache, pains in the limbs and back, cough, nausea, pain and suffusion of the eyes, sneezing and extreme muscular prostration.
 Remedy-"S Seventy meets the exigency, cuts it short promptly, pre- occupies the system and prevents its invasion
 small vial of pleasant pellets, fits the vest pocket At Drug Stores 25c or mailed.
 Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co, Cor William and Ann Streets. New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24

 chal, Harvey Branscomb; master of exchequer, Charles Dickinson; con- stable, Cowles McMahon. With their international headquarters at Detroit the order is doing a great work and accomplishing much.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
LADY DEPUTY
 RECEIVES GIFT

Miss Laura Smith, one of the two won- an deputy sheriffs of the state of Ala bama. who holds badge No. 1s under Sherih McAdory received a handsome Christmas present yesterday from the male members of the sheriffs force.
 Miss Smith was the recipient of a set of furs, as a pleasant reminder of th1 esteem in which the little lady is held by her co-workers. Deputy Tom Patter- son made the presentation speech. and what he lacked in oratorI he made up by the depth of feeling he expressed for the recipient.
 Miss Smith was much surprised. and prettily rendered her thanks and appre- citation of the Christmas gift.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24


 ganized by J. E. Taylor, who had in- terested four Birmingham youths in this organization. A few weeks later the lodge had seven members in addi- tion to the four who now called them selves charter members" After this the members hocked in at each meet ing until at the present time there are 70 members in the castle.
 The present officers of Castle Gal loway are: King, Hugh Duncan; senes-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
Notice

All brieklayers of No. |, Alabama, are requested to be at their hall December 26. Special business.
 2. w. ELLISON, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24

Shiny. oily, muddy skin made fair by satin shia cream and Satin skin powder. 2ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
UNIQUE GIFT FOR COMMISSIONERS FULL OF SYMBOLISM Three Little ''Piggies" All Garnished and En-
 bellished ON HUGE PLATTER
 GIFT IS RENDERED One Is Labeled "Cullie," Another "Jim" and the Other "The
 Judge"-Will Grace
 Tables Today
By CLYDE W. ENNIS ,r,srx,rxrx.sssCsrxrxsrs<<rxssDTSSss,sxr

"We are nice little piggies, Nice little piggies are We, With no such letters in our al phabet, As B. R-r-r-r l.. and F."
 Lillian Orr. (
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-05-12
To take him away from me-to take

To take him away from me-to take
Nods?"
The man didn't really know Sandy,
you see, or he wouldn't have broken
it so confidently. Most men would
have sooner gone against a Kansas
cyclone, or a nest of ratt1ers, or a
band of Apaches, than to stir up
Sandy Smith. But this fellow didn't
know him, and, to tell the truth, for
once Sandy was taken off his feet.
Nobody knows what would have
happened next, but just then, around
the corner of the cabin, with the dog
and Pete following. came Mods, talk
ing to Rebecky The stranger turned,
took look at the squaw, knew her,
and triumphantly waved his hand at
her. 81 can prove it," he said. "She
knows it. left him with her three
years ago-over in Idaho. She'll tell
you so. She has to tell you-it's the
truth"
Sandy turned and looked at Re-
becky, and she looked at this stran-
ger. But her face never changed a
muscle. They all looked at her quite
while; then Sandy woke up, For
the first time he was rough with her.
He made three quick steps, leaned
over and grabbed her SO tightly by
the arm that she WINGED, in spite of
her Indian blood, and said:
"Rebecky, for Gods sake, tell me!
Did We ever see this man before?"
Everything was quiet for what
seemed another long time. The man
grinned at her, as if pleased over all
the trouble he was making, and she
looked him straight in the eyes, and
as she looked, her eyes changed. In
stead of having quiet, contented
look, like happy old folk have, they
grew narrow and black and sharp
and young. Then she turned to
Sandy:
"Heap lie Never saw this white
man before" Without waiting to say
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cor I'll put 1t in you clear up to the
hilt."
The stranger ran away, but in this
last move Sandy had practically adj
mitted his own defeat. Had prac
tically admitted that he knew the
man was within his rights. Other
wise, why Rebecky's denial, and then
her attempt to decide the question
at the point of the knife? That was
convincing.
He turned into the cabin, an old,
old man; dropped on his knees over
Mods, who was looking at picture
book, gathered him into his arms, and
sobbed in the way fellow of that
kind does when he goes all to pieces
the big, dry, shaky kind. where the
heart jumps and jerks, and tries to
hammer it's way out Of the body.
The next day the sheriff came
alone. He knew Sandy and loved
him, and dreaded the trip. He knew
that to bring posse would mean a
fight in which many men would die.
He knew that old Sandy Smith, un-
less influenced by reason alone,
would unf1inchingly fight a regiment
of officers to hold the thing he loved.
But Sandy and the sheriff were
friends, so it didn't come to that.
SANDY, old friend" he said, when
Sandy had shut down the hydraulics
roaring mouth. SANDY, God knows
l hate this trip. I'd rather not be
sheriff than to have to tell you. But
you've got to give the boy to his
father. The mans got the proof and
the order of court for his child. You
might kill me, or dozen other better
men who come after, but you can't
kill the law. You know that! It's
the one thing that follows man in
open fight, and is unwhippable"
So it was that the big tamaracks
moaned that night, and the flowers
around the cabin dropped, while in
company with them an old squaw
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-05-12

moaned upon the floor, and bent,
wearied, heart-stricken old man sat
on the doorstep with his fingers
clutched through his hair-robbed-
desolated and alone. And away over
across a ridge, in dirty little shack
on a worthless claim purchased for
song, big, coarse man brutally
cuffed a tired little boy for sobbing
and gloated over a triumph. Mods
had gone from Sandy's life.
OF course Sandy and Rebecky
knew, within a day or so, where Mods
had been taken. There was just one
ridge-a low divide-between Canada
gulch and Poor Mans gulch, where
Mods father had taken his claim. But
it was several days before either
Sandy or Rebecky tried to see the
boy.
In the meantime, Sandy didn't
work. He was kinder to Rebecky
than usual, because he knew how the
old woman suffered. He thought more
of her for it, because it was per-
fectly natural that he should love
anything which had loved Mods. He
wandered aimlessly around the cabin,
or out among the flowers, where Mods
had dug holes. He gulped when he
picked up the little A B c books,
and when he was alone, out under
the big, sympathizing trees, had long
talks with the Lord, begging him to
show the way so the little feet might
patter into the cabin again.
Then his thoughts took a new turn,
and he was the grim Sandy that men
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-05-12

feared. Rebecky understood, and she,
too, feared. Perhaps it wasn't fear
she felt, but rather the old call OF
the morning when Sandy dragged
down the dusty Winchester from the
wall, oiled it up, and filled the cham
bers, she showed sense. He was just
starting from the door with it in the
crook Of his arm, his eyes fixed to-
ward the other gulch, when she
stopped him, and said in Indian, which
they sometimes used when talking to-
gether: "Not that way, brother 1t
would do the boy no good, nor bring
him back to you and me. Peace
pipes and the Great Spirit can make
smooth rough trail" He didn't resist
when she took the rifle from his
hands, and stood quietly thinking, as
cartridge after cartridge was elected
by her hand, to rattle, unheeded, on
the cabin floor.
Sandy finally went down across the
gulch and up to the brow Of the OPP
posite hill, where he could look on
that other cabin. He was hungry for
a sight of his boy. On the doorstep,
dirty, unkempt, and detected, sat lit
tie Mods, while at his feet, covering
in fear of something, sat a three
legged dog, which had already found
the way across the hills.
Mods father didn't seem to like the
dogs presence. He was puttering
around at something, when Sandy,
sprawled on top of the ridge and
peering over, first saw him, then he
came over to Mods, shook him, and,
when the dog bristled, gave him a
kick. The dog wanted to fight, but
the man beat him off to a safe dis
lance, while Mods apparently cried.
Mods father then slapped him.
And the man came pretty near 60
ing out of the game about that min
ute. On top of the ridge, long, red
haired fellow had shut his teeth,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-05-12

pulled heavy Colts from his pocket,
and was taking very careful aim
Things he drew a bead on didn't live
long, as a rule. Then he decided the
distance was too far. Decided some
thing else, also; and that was that
he would go down and kill this brute,
if it cost him his own life, his hope
of the hereafter, and Mods. That
boy should never be cuffed again.
He would see to that, he muttered,
as he crashed down into the clearing.
The man started to say something,
but got good square look into
Sandy's flaming eyes, and decided this
wasn't his hour to talk. Mods looked
up, and with cries of Daddy Sands!
Dear Daddy Sands! l knew you'd
come I knew you would find me"
rushed frantically over and clasped
his arms tightly around Sandy's legs.
For once he was not taken into arms.
For once there was no reply.
Sandy had an errand to perform.
He wasn't the quiet Sandy Of the last
two years, but the old Sandy of the
Geronimo and other border days. He
had a mission.
And Mods father read 1t and grew
white, and lost his defiant grin. There
in front Of him stood Death. Just
waiting a few minutes to do its work.
And it would be done-the CLINT of
the white-hot steel shone in the eyes,
and told him SO.
The Lord mayn't always work
things out the way we like best, but,
somehow or another, If you're on the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-05-12

more, she stopped over Mods, who
had stood curiously looking at all of
them, fiercely gathered him into her
arms, and trudged through the cabin
door.
"You see, you're mistaken, stran-
GER" Sandy drawled gently, with
big sigh of relief "She don't know
you. You CANT have the boy"
The stranger began to argue, in a
peaceable sort of way, and he and
Sandy sat down on a log. Then Sandy
heard something "slip-slipping over
the grass behind him, and turned
round in time to see Rebecky with
hunting knife, about ready to end the
strangers claim on Mods, or anything
else in the world. She was ali In
dian again. and was there to kill
Sandy grabbed her, and, although she
was withered, old, bent, and small,
and he a giant in strength, 1t was
about all he could do to hold her on.
She fought like a wildcat trying to
get at this intruder
Sandy got the knife away from her
and turned to the man
The fellow sneered, and said: put
the knife into her, why don't you?
She's nothin' but lynn old squaw."
That started Sandy to boiling, and
he moved toward him with that kind
Of a stealthy, deadly way that pan
theirs have when slipping up on some
thing. The fellow saw he had gone
too far. and began to back off.
Now you hike, and be damned
quick" Sandy said between his teeth,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-05-12
NODSA WANA
By ROY NORTON
Copyright by F. L. Nelson

DDS, he was called, not be-
cause he was particularly
sleepy, but rather as an
abbreviation for the only
name which he had ever
known, his Indian appella-
ton Of Nodsawana. May
be he got the name with.
out christening. When
the Nez Perces got q
white boy, they didn't 60
much on formality.
NNhnn Sandy Smith fret
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-06-13
0RPHANAeI SINGING CLASS

Oxford. June T. The singing class
from the Oxford orphsnage has start
ed on lis second our. The demand
for the splendid entertainment which
these children give has grown SO
much that II has become necessary
70 have the tour II the state divided
into three trips instead Of two. as has
been the case for some years past.
This enables them to take two resting
spells instead Of one, which makes the
work much easier on them.
The first trip, which was confined
TO the northeastern and Piedmont Sec
ton Of the state vas a most success
ful one, and the children's entertain
mcnt received most flattering coripli-
ments At every point visited. III fact
we are informed hat the Invitations
which come In begging for d s,islt or
the children are 20 numerous as 10
make II al times not a little cmbar-
RAISING TO the management TO know
how 10 accept al n them. This il so
much the case that after every effort
is made BY the management to show
their appreciation o. these invitations
some places have % be left out.
This Is . noble catise and worthy Of
the help Of all GOOD people. but We
feel sure that all who attend these
concerts viii get saluc received for all
they pay 10 hear hem.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-06-13
ON and OFF THE TRAINS

sir L. ]. kirkland left this morning
for Raleigh.
MF. A. y. Morgan left this morning
for Charlotte. where he will stand the
medical examinations OF North Caro-
lima.
Master Charlie Gooch returned this
morning 10 his home In Chapel Hill.
Mr. n. W. Miller left this morning
for Raleigh.
Mr.. Ira Nichols returned THE morn
Ing from Orange county. where he has
been visiting relatives.
Dr. A. n. Tucker returned this
morning from Greensboro. where he
has been on professional business.
Bishop A. w. Wilson. or Baltimore
who has been IN the city for several
weeks left this morning for Ran
dolph- Macon. where he will attend
the Randolph-Macon recital.
Bishop !. c. Kilgo left this morn
Ing for Raleigh. where he will spend
a short while on business.
Mr.. X. c. Stone LEFT this morning
Tor Raleigh.
Mr.. :. G. Brawley returned this
morning from Charlotte.
Messrs. J. J. Ferguson, j. L. flar-
bee and Jim Watts, left this morn
Ing for -four Oaks.
Mr.. I'D Latta left this morning for
New Bern, where he will spend a
short time on business.
Mr.. II. w. Cash returned this
morning TO bis home In Richmond.
Mr.. y. NJ. Stokes returned this
morRing TO his home In Petersburg.
Mr.. q. w. Watts left this mbrn-
Ing for New York. whore he was
called ON business.
Mr.. Tom Walker. Jr. left thIs
mogning for Rocky Mount, where he
will visit relatives.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-06-13
Robbed pnsinificc Rn,es.

Oxford. For several weeks some
Of Uncle Sans patrons have beer
having their mail taken ont Of the
boxes after arriving at the postofiics
and Il has caused the postofiiee i
great deal OF worry. The OH.
cials finally decided to keep {
continual watch to catch the
guilty person. Thursday the game
was repeated and pomeroy Jor.
dan, DR.. Cannady's driver, was
caught In the act Of taking bos
out Of postoiIice box. Search was
made In his room. and several papers
weer found which belonged To diner.
ent patrons OF the Office. Jordan was
arrested and tried before United
States Commissioner s. v. Ellis and
placed on bond for his appearance al
federal court in Raleigh.