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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
TRY TO QUASI
 SHERIFF CONTEST

Russellville. February 7.-(special.)-The democratic nominee in the November cleo tion. against Judge Sidney J. Petree, re- publican candidate for the office of pro- bate judge of Franklin county, began yesterday in circuit court with Judge Charles P. Almon ofsFlorence, judge of the Eleventh judicial circuit. presiding.
 The contest, instituted by Lowery and his attorneys a few days after the cleo tion, brought the largest number of peo- pie ever assembled In the county court house, about 600 witnesses being here to answer summons issued by the circuit clerk. in addition to the people who came with the intention of hearing the open ing arguments of the attorneys.
 The first effort of the attorneys for the contestee, MT. Petree, was to have the case thrown out of court ioii the grounds that the bond for the costs accruing Tn the contest proceedings, in the event that Lowery should fail to establish a legal majority, was not sufficient to cover the costs.
 Judge Alrnon ordered a recess of the court until 8 o'clock this morning when he will announce his decision as to wheth- CT Lowery shall carry his contest to a finish or whether the attorneys for the republican probate judge have established legal grounds for non-suit of the demo- cratic contestant. The main point brought up by the attorneys for the contestee was that should the legal majority of either man not be shown and that after the contest proceedings shall have been fin- ished it Is established that the legal vote in the election was 8 tie between the two men. then Lowery's bond will not cover the grounds which are necessary to pay the costs of the proceedings Ac- cordng to the bond which Lowery gave for the costs it reads that we will pay costs of the contest should s. J. Petree win,' and 1t was this section of the bond that was brought up to the firing line and attacked by the attorneys, for the present judge.
 The trial of the case will last several days 1t seems now if the legal right of the democratic contestant to finish the proceedings is established. Whether all of the witnesses summoned will be placed on the stand Is not known, but 1t IS claimed that if this be done the case will last over one week, during which time it Is said that both sides will present several surprises to the many who are interested in the proceedings of the con- test
 There were 19 less poll taxes paid for the year closing on February than for the same tirne last year. according to in formation from the office of Tax Collec- tor R. O.. Sibley. Last year 1127 poll taxes were collected and this year HOS. Only S2 back poll taxes are shown to have been paid for the year rrjust closed to 250 for the year before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Negro Bishops Convene

Mobile. February 1.-The meeting of the negro bishops of the African-Meth- odist Episcopal church, the African Meth odist Episcopal Zion church and the Col ored Methodist Episcopal church began in this city today and attracted large number of negroes from all parts of the United States. The sessions will continue through the week. Bishop Alexander Walters of New York city is presiding over the conference of the A. M. E. Zion bishops. Bishop Henry M. Turner of Atlanta, Ga. is presiding over the con ference of bishops of the African Meth odist Episcopal church and Bishop A.. L. Caldwell of Philadelphia is presiding over the bishops council of the Colored Methodist Episcopal church. The gen. eral conference of all the bishops will be, the most important held in years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Conference on Militia Pay Bill

Washington, February 7.-Major Gen cral Leonard Wood, chief of staff of the army, conferred with Chairman Steener- son of the House committee on militia today regarding the Steenerson militia pay bill The bill purposes to add pay for Grill duty to the other compensation now authorized for the national guard regard ing encampment duty and service when called out by the governor of state. The committee may not report the bill ill this Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Alleged Burglar Arrested

Aliceville, February 7.-(Special)-Fur ther efforts yesterday proved successful In locating to the officers satisfa ction the guilty party In the Alabama, Ten nessee and Northern burglary case In the arrest of man giving his name as Williams, and claiming to be from Geor- gia. He has been on a section gang of the Alabama Tennessee and Northern for some time past.
 He was arrested Saturday night few miles south of here in negro quarter. He was placed in jail here, and late yes terday evening nine more quart bottles and three glass jugs were brought in from the same section. Much excitement pre- vailed among the negroes, many of whom began emigrating to various sections early yesterday. Landlords, however, succeeded late yesterday evening in assuring them they would not be harmed and quiet was again restored The white man under arrest does not deny possession of the whisky, but claimed to know nothing of the depot robbery. The negroes, how ever, furnish good evidence for his con- viction and circumstantial evidence points to him as the perpetrator of recent rob berries of depots and stores along the Ala bama, Tennessee and Northern from here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
SELMA WOMEN TO
 FIGHT PARKS BILL

Selma, February 7.-(Special) At a meeting which will be held at the Church Street Methodist church Wednesday aft ernoon, it is proposed to send delega- ton of about 40 women to Montgomery Thursday morning to personally petition against the passage of the Parks bill or any similar bill which will In any way do away with the present prohibition laws. A call for the meeting was issued this afternoon by the members of the Wom- ans Prayer circle of the Church Street Methodist church. and all women and men interested in furthering the cause of temperance are invited to attend.
 It is expected that the meeting will adopt long set of resolutions against the passage of the Parks bill, and will also appoint the committee which will go to Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
REVENUE OFFICERS
 DESTROY BIG STILL McClurkin Makes Raid Into
 Clebu1ne County
TO BREAK ALL RECORDS
State Sunday School Convention Will Bring Delegates From Every Coun- ty-RaiIroad Officials Investi-
 gate Center Extension

Anniston, February 7.-(Special )-Rev- crue Officer G. B. McClukin has, returned from Cleburne county where he de- stroyed two big stills and large amount of contraband liquor, securing evidence which will convict Bill Baber and Henry Moreland the alleged opera tors of one of the stills.
 MT McClurkin was accompanied by posse. They came upon the two men unawares while the still was in opera tion The operators. it is said, started to run, but on looking into the barrels of the officers guns they halted and sur rendered.
 This still was a copper concern, hav- ing a capacity of about 30 gallons, with between 15O0 and 2OOo gallons of beer and whisky on hand, all of which was de- stroyed. It is believed that the owners | of the other still fled while this one was | being destroyed, as it gave evidence of having just been left when the officers | arrived on the scene.
 | The rather unusual sight of young | girls acting in the capacity of pallbear- CTS was witnessed here this morning at the funeral of Miss Norah McAbee, the young daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. P. McAbee, when a number of her young friends bore her body to it's last resting place, interment being at Edgemont cem- etery.
 All records promise to be broken when the state Sunday school convention con venes in this city in April, according to s. A. Russell, general chairman of this city, who says that he has been informed by General Secretary Sims that every ~ In st al will hn which means that there will be about 2000 delegates present
 A special from Center. the county seat of Cherokee county, states that the board of trade of that city is making an earn est effort to realize the proposed ex- tension of the Chattanooga Southern, and that while nothing definite has come out of their efforts thus far the head Of ficials of the road at Chattanooga. have promised to send representative to Center to investigate the claims offered by the people.
 Regarding the proposed extension from Center to Piedmont, it is said that the rumor to this effect grew out of some work done by the railway men in the Round mountain district, and that these rumors were encouraged with a view of getting cheaper rates on rights of way into Gadsden. where big freight advan- tages are offered on account of the steel mills in that city.
 Center is without railway advantages, however and it is said that the people of the county have united in the effort to bring every pressure to bear to get road this year.
 said the committee would report on the bill possibly Tuesday about noon and the large number of men here who are in i,. of ha ceeded to get busy.
 The passage of this bill Is conceded 70 be the most needed local legislation that could possibly be enacted for this town and county, the congested condition of business here in the courts demanding that some steps be taken to relieve tbe situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Morse Loses Twenty Days

Washington, February 7.-Charles w.. Morse cannot win back the 20 days good tune he lost few weeks ago for d breach of prison rules in the Atlanta penitentiary Although the warden and superintendent were in favor of remit t.ng the time, Attorney General Wicker sham declined to approve it. Morse was found with money in his possession. His contradictory explanations cost him 20 days allowance for good behavior.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
P.riurx case Concluded

Chicago, February 7.-Testimony of the prosecution in the tria. of Patrick Keeley, formerly detective in the states attor- ney's office. charged with perjury grow ing out of the second trial of Lee O 'Neill Browne was concluded today. State Representative Hs.J.s c. Beckeneyer. chief witness for the state, will testify for the defense tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
l.. 4S N. Must Pay Damages

Decatur, February 7.-(Special. )-AC- cording to a verdict just handed down by the supreme court of Alabama, the Louisville and Nashville railroad will have to pay to the estate of Charlie Sykes, formerly of Decatur, $7512. With interest the amount will reach about 5000. Sykes was killed in the Decatur yards of the Louisville and Nashville railroad about two years ago. The case was brought in the name of John A. Thomson as administrator of the es- tate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Robbers 'rerrori.e People

Montgomery February 1.-The neigh borhood south of Montgomery extending to the Atlantic Coast Line railroad con- tinues to be terrorized by safe blowers end desperadoes Added to the several recent depredations, Sheriff Hood re- ceiyed q telegram this morning stating that three bold men last night ran the station agent at Grady, this county. from his office and threatened his life. A posse of deputies with bloodhounds have been dispatched to the scene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
E;.cape, Death Sentence

Frankfort, Ky, February 7.-The Ken lucky court of appeals today reversed the sentence of death against Charles Little, a self-confessed murderer of Jackson, Breathitt county. The court held that Little pleaded guilty in court he was under the fear of mob violence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
AImon Sues Traction Company

Decatur, February 7-(Special)-John Almon has filed damage suit for $500 against the North Alabama Traction company of the Decaturs. MT. Almon claims that an automobile belonging to him was struck by street car of the North Alabama Traction company and was injured to the amount of $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
CORONER CLEARS UP
 BESS|ERE MYSTERY Killed in Attempt to Board a
 Moving Street Gar JAIL PLANS ADOPTED New Jail Cost $25,0OO and Accommo- dates GA Inmates-COntract Will
 Be Awarded Soon-Sum-
 mers Is Acquitted
JAIL PLANS ADOPTED

Gadsden, February 7.-(Special.) )-The coroner's jury that has been investigat- ing the death of Henry F. Bessiere has completed its labors and returned it's yer dict. According to the finding the de- ceased came to his death while trying to board a moving car on the Cansler ave- nue line of the Alabama City, Gadsden and Attalla railway. The evidence was to the effect that the man was without enemies, that he had left his home, but a short time before he was found dead that he intended coming to the city and that car passed the point at which he was found but a short time after he reached the place. There was absolutely nc evidence to support the theory of urder while all indications pointed to the victims death by being struck by a car while attempting to board it.
 At a meeting of the city council last night an ordinance providing for meat and milk inspection was virtually passed although it was referred to a committee for consideration and changes if needed before it's final adoption. The ordinance as offered provides for very complete in- spection of all meat offered for sale in the city, both before and after slaughter, and for the inspection of dairies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
COMMERCIAL CLUB
 OF CULLMAN MEETS Thirty-four New Members Are Added, Making 91 in All OFFICERS ARE ELECTED Judge Dan Speake Will Convene Cir cult Court Today-Citizens Send
 TeIegrams to Parks in Favor
 of Grimth's Bill
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED

Cullman, February 7.-(Special. )-The second meeting of the Cullman Commer- cial club was held in the Buchanan hall last night The meeting was well at tended and much interest and enthusiasm was displayed. One of the chief features of the meeting was the receiving of new members. The membership committees appointed by the president at the first meeting showed by their reports that they had not fallen short in their duties and 34 members were added to the list, mak- ing total membership of 91 in the or ganizatien.
 A telegram received from Secretary Babb of the Birmingham Board of Trade, announcing that 1t would be impossible for him to be present with the club brought forth many expressions of regret from those present. This Is the second time that the members of the organiza- ton have met with disappointment be- cause of the failure of MT. Babb to be present at the meetings. With this in view, no one had been previously called upon to address the organization, antici- pating an address from Secretary Babb.
 
 In with the exception of a talk made by Postmaster William A. Heck.
 The following men were appointed as the officers of the club for the ensuing year, the president and secretary and treasurer having been appointed at a previous meeting: First vice president, c. A. Stiefelmeyer; second vice president Frank V. Tilford; financial secretary, Asa B. Fuller; railroad and transportation D. c. Johnson chairman; legislation, J. T. Mckee chairman; location of industries. J. M. Fitzpatrick chairman; promotion of trade, Herman Stiendorf chairman; pub licity, H. Clay Smith chairman; immigra- tion, J. M. Trimble chairman; informa- ton and statistics, l.. N. Buell. chairman: public roads, w. A. Heck chairman; en- tertainment, c. A. Stiefelmeyer chairman; membership, D. A. Phillips; auditing, Joe Kramer; board of directors w. A. Heck, R. B. Thompson, George Stiefelmeyer, John Beyer. s. J. Griffin and A. G. Coe. The second vice president was made the chairman of the board of directors.
 Judge Dan Speake will convene the cir cult court here Wednesday morning and remain in session long enough to hear the habeas corpus proceedings secured by the attorneys of Marion Gibson in an effort to secure his release from jail on bond. Gibson is charged with the mur- der of Cicero Wood here during the Christ mas holidays and at the preliminary hearing before Judge Burke in the county court he was sremanded to jail without the privilege of bond. The balance of the adjourned term of the court will be held commencing on the fourth Monday in this month.
 Fifty telegrams signed by large num-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
FIND HUMAN BONES
 IN HUNTSVILLE CAVE
Believe Some One Got Lost in
 Cave and Perished
REV. HIGDON IS CALLED
ports Good Health Conditions. Texas oil Company Competes ss, With Standard OH

Huntsville, February 7.--(Special. )-Sev- eral human bones were found today by workmen who are exploring the cavern under the public square. The bones are believed to have been in the cave many years, and may be those of some early settler who lost his way after entering recall that the cave used to be a hiding place for petty criminals, and believe one of them might have been lost when the entrance was sealed.
 The Rev F. l.. Higdon of Sterling Vt has accepted a call to become pastor of the Bryson Presbyterian church in West Huntsville and has taken charge of the work The pastors of West Huntsville extended him welcome at the Sunday night service and their congregations united with the Presbyterans.
 The monthly meeting of the Madison County Medical society was held yester- day afternoon at the Doctors home in this city, and numerous interesting cases were reported and discussed. Health con- dtions in Madison county were reported to be good. A feature of the meeting was d paper by pr. Frank Wilson on puerperal sepsis.
 There were two convictions in the law and equity court today of violators of the prohibition laws. James Lenox, own- CT of a soft drink establishment near the Southern depot, was convictdA of sell ing liquor and fined $50 and costs. Robert Edmondson, clerk for Lenox, was convict ed for the same character of offense. J. M. Braley formerly engaged in the soft drink business was acquitted.
 The Texas Oil company has begun sell ing oil and by-products in this city and territory In competition with the Indian and Standard companies. The new com pany is spending several thousands of dollars in building an office and equipping a tank yard, and gives promise of being a permanent fixture here.
 Miss Virginia c. Clay, editress of the Huntsville Democrat is seriously i'll at her home in this city. She has been con- fined to her room for some time and has mot been at her desk in several months.
 Notice is given today of the intention of the Madison county delegation in the Alabama legislature to introduce a local act amending the act creating the law and equity court of Madison county SC that the judge of the law and equity court may hold court for circuit judges and chancellors of this state. and circuit i'm o,,5 oh hoI ba Mod ison county law and equity court for the judge thereof whenait is deemed proper Ito do so and shall do so when directed as authorized by law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08

Fifty telegrams signed by large num- Der of the business men and representa- tive citizens of the town were forwarded to Chairman Parks of the judiciary com mttee of the house of representatives Tuesday morning asking for a favorable report on the bill introduced by Repre- sentative Griffith creating a law and equity court for this county. MT. Griffith
 was up from Montgomery Monday and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Jail Plans Adopted

The county commissioners have adopted the plans of the Southern Structural Steel company of San Antonio, Texas, for the new jail and the contract will be let for it's construction. The new prison will provide room for 64 inmates and will cost $25, 00O The company whose plans have been adopted will not necessarily receive the contract for building the jail although this is likely to be the result. It is the purpose of the commissioners to let the contract within a few days and have construction begun within the nex. 30 days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08

Jack Summers, a Mountainboro resi- dent who has been on trial for arson in the city court, has been acquitted of the charge. There were no witnesses intro duced for the defense and the state fall ed to make out case against the ac cused. Some months ago a store building was burned at Mountainboro and susp- cion was directed to MT. Summers. There was enough of showing made to cause the grand jury to return an indictment against him and he has been held in jail for some months awaiting trial.
 A man tried to open saloon on board a trolley car running to the steel plant one night recently. The tiger produced a bottle and a glass and proposed to sell st % cents the drink. The conductor on the car interfered and the wet goods dis penser had to wait until the car got to the steel plant before doing business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08

The rather unusual sight of young girls acting in the capacity of pallbear- CTS was witnessed here this morning at the funeral of Miss Norah McAbee, the young daughter of MT. and Mrs J. P. McAbee, when a number of her young friends bore her body to it's last resting place, interment being at Edgemont cem- etery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08

All records promise to be broken when the state Sunday school convention con venes in this city in April, according to s. A. Russell, general chairman of this city, who says that he has been informed by General Secretary Sims that every county in the state will be represented. which means that there will be about 2000 delegates present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Negroes Bound Over

L. Meahl of the Meahl Tailoring com pany has been called to Brownstone, Ind, by the severe illness of his brother.
 Dr. T. J. Springfield left yesterday for Tuscaloosa to attend a patient at the Insane hospital, who is suffering from pellegra.
 S. T. Kennedy of the Ensley Sun has gone to Chelsea on a business trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08

Miss Virginia c. Clay, editress of the Huntsville Democrat, is seriously i'll at her home in this city. She has been con- fined to her room for some time and has not been at her desk in several months
The Monte Vista journal., 1911-10-14

Governor johnson of California,
who is an Insurgent Republican,
has declared that Taft is a "tyrant."
In speech at Long Beach the
governor said: when the time
comes that any man feels he has
the power to say to state that it
shall not govern itself, then it is
time for the power of that man to
be halted. It is the peoples right
and the peoples duty to call that
halt"
The Monte Vista journal., 1911-10-14

Mr.. and Mrs. G, L. Kohl left
Sunday for their old home in
Marshall, ILL.,, where they will
spend some time visiting parents
and relatives.
The Monte Vista journal., 1911-10-14

The best plaster. A piece Of flannel
dampened with Chamberlain Liniment
and bound on over the affected parts IL
superior to plaster and costa only one
tenth as much. For sale by all drug
gists.
The Monte Vista journal., 1911-10-14

Ono hundred million dollars Ia
agricultural and horticultural pro.
ducts will be represented In The
mammoth industrial parade thai
will take place In Denver the tirst
day Of apple show week in Novem.
ber. BY this 10 meant that III
cum just mentioned 10 the total
annual output 4 thsss two indus.
tries In COLORADO. and the grand
pageant will b indicative Of thsse
resources.