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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
NEWS OF INTEREST
 AROUND FLORENCE
Preston Sanderson Fatally Shot By Thomas Hall-Believed Farmer
 to Have Been Murdered

Florence, May 2-tSpecial)- 1.-The man who was shot last Sunday. named Pres ton Sanderson, succumbed to his wounds He was % years old and unmarried Thomas Hall the man who did the shoot ing. is in the county jail, and will have to answer the charge of murders
 Several days ago it was currently re- ported that John ". Robison a wealthy planter of Arkdell, 16 miles from Flor ence. had committed suicide. Since this publication sensational developments have been brought to light. The coroner held an inquest and decided that he did not kill himself as was reported, but came to his death by a gunshot wound, fired by unknown parties.
 An ugly suspicion is afloat that involves relatives of the murdered man. The case will be brought before the next meeting of the grand jury.
 Yesterday Professor Glover, one of the Normal faculty, had the misfortune to sprain his ankle on the athletic field which will render him incapable of report ing for duty during the week.
 N. P. Morrison president of the city council, Is now acting as mayor during the absence of Cyrus Ashcraft. He made some heavy fines in mayors court yes- terday.
 Mr and Mrs. T. M. Rogers returned home last night after an extended we'd ding trip. Several social functions have been planned for this popular young couple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
PIPES AND POLITICS
BY WALTER HARPER

Washington. May. 2.-(speciaL)-Judge William w. Fucker, congressman from the Second Missouri district, is serving his sixth term in Congress He looks like a hard working farmer and seeps to be proud of it. Washington has not turned his head one bit. As he appears back on the musings of his district he appears on the streets and in the legislative halls of Congress
 met him this morning on the capitol grorhds. He was headed for the House of Representatives. He was puffing viz oroEsly at the business end of long stemmed pipe. The pipe looked old and we'll seasoned. He wears broad brimmed sloueh hat and his body is bent forward as if bent by the weight of many cares
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
DEPUTY SHERIFF IS
 REPORTED ROBBED
Limestone Official Claims
 Losing S36 in Decatur
RESISTED POLICEMEN
Tennessee River Rises Rapidly at De- catur-Monterey, Mexico, Yisi- tor Declares Everything Is
 Quiet in That Section

Decatur, May 2.-tSpecial )-Sterling Nc Donald. deputy sheriff of Limestone county. was held up and robbed of sS6 in cash by two negroes. near the union station, according to his own story. last night One of the negroes slashed him in several places with a knife. The depu- ty drew his revolver and fired number of times at the fleeting negroes after being held up.
 ed Mcdonald on the charge of shooting in the city limits He told his story. but to no avail. They insisted on the arrest. He refused to accompany the officers to jail and, it Is charged, drew his revolver on the officers.
 Later he was taken before Mayor Skeggs and the following charges lodged against him: Drunk and disorderly con duct; resisting an officer, and attempt 10 murder. The cases against him were continued.
 River Rises Rapidly
 The Tennessee river has risen rapidly during the last 24 hours. It is one of the biggest rivers that has ever been seen at this season of the year for a number of years.
 Quiet Around Monterey
 Mrs. Calle Osborne of Monterey, Mex ico, is here on visit to her brother. Frank J. Davis She says conditions in Mexico are not as bad as reputed. She left Mexico last Saturday. At that time she said everything around Monterey was quiet, that the most of the fighting was being carried on in the western and ex- treme northern portion of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
CONTINUED RAINS
 RETARD FARMING
GullNS C JA-a.- Randolph CroLssho conanose Roan- oke Normal Commencement
 May 24

Roanoke, May 2.-(Special.)- 1.-The con- tinued rains have thrown some gloom into the farming sections, there having been comparatively little preparation made for the oncoming crops Most corn has been planted, but cotton ground in many sections has not even had the first blowing.
 Miss Mary Lane was the attractive guest of Mrs. Gus Moore for a few days last week.
 Miss Myra Hammer of Camp Hill has been the charming guest of Mrs. S. w. Lane for the past 10 days.
 The programme for the commencement exercises of the Roanoke Normal college has been arranged as follows:
 Friday, May 24 SIS D. m.-M Miscellaneous programme. elementary school.
 Sunday May 26. Il m.-Sermon, the Rev w. P. Crouch. Monday May 27 1030 a. m.-Declama- tion and ec sation contest. six Hign school students.
 Monday. May 27, SIS p. m.-Piano re- cital.
 Tusssass May 2s, s.l5 p. merchandising exercises. baccalaureate ad7Fess by c. Ross Baker, D. D.
 ne pIOtTdCttu litttlItSS dl lHt odpiiSt church will close tonight. The Rev w. M. Anderson of Woodlawn Baptist church. Birmingham, has been assisting Pastor Harrington, and his work has been ex- ceptonaly earnest and of an edifying nature.
 Mrs. Guy Handley Mrs. Maj. Schuess- Ter, Misses Fannie Dobbs, Eunice Sat terwhite. Lurine Griffin, Mary Dobbs, Christine Penn and Margaret Schuessler attended grand opera in Atlanta last week
 Miss Kate Spinks of Camp Eill has been visiting Mrs. w. F. Ussery and Mrs. J. P. Seroyer the past week.
 MT. John Belcher. one of the best known citizens of Roanoke, is. suffering from a dangerous stroke of paralysis. He is in critical condition.
 Mrs. Marshall Hurst is very i'll.
 Handley Mann has returned from an ex- tended visit to Texas.
 Mrs. J. D. Hooper and children, ac- companied by Miss Edna Hooper, will leave for Jacksonville, Fla, Friday, where Hooper joins her husband. Miss Hooper will be gone month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
Double Tragedy

Sheffield, May 2--(Special.)-A double tra agedy occurred early this morning on the plantation of w. H. Sadler, about six niles from Sheffield, the result be- ing that one negro is dead and another 50 badly injured that it will be impossible for him to recover. The two men were found in 2 house. one dead the other un- conscious It seems impossible to conjec- ture exactly how the accident or fight oc- cured, but many conjectures have been put forth. Press Mckinley the one who was killed was the foreman on MT. Sad ler's plantation, and was considered an honest, reliable man. the one who was in jured was working for Mckinley, but there had never been any unlxind feeling existing between the two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
BRESNAHAN WANTED
 TO TAKE ST. LOUIS

St, Louis, May 2.-Confirmation of ru- mors that Roger Bresnahan, catcher and manager of the St. Louis National league baseball team, wished to take over the club came unexpectedly this afternoon. when Mrs. Helene Hathaway Britton, owner of the club. testified in Judge Grimm's court that Bresnahan had of fered her $500,0 for the club and park.
 Mrs. Britton was on the stand in her suit to prevent E. A. Steininger. presi- dent of the club and administrator of the estate of NJ. Stanley Robson. from vot- ing the stock of Mrs. Britton and her mother at meetings of the club. Steinin- gers attorneys had asked Mrs. 13ritton what the baseball team and Robison field were worth. She then quoted Bresnahan's offer.
 This line of questioning was dropped and all concerned refused to discuss the matter further.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
HONEYCUTT EVADES
 CONFERENCE TRIAL

Jackson, Miss, May 2.--tSpecial)- Rev NJ. H. Honeycutt, the Methodist minister wEo recently cut and seriously wounded Justice of the Peace Feather ston, and who is now out on $2500 bond to secure his appearance before the Kinds county grand jury in June, has surrendered his credentials as a member of the Methodist conference to Presiding Elder Jones of the Jackson district. He thus escapes a trial be- fore the next conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03

and much toll.
 Many senators and congressman smoke plain old corneob pipes, but it Is generally in the sancity and privacy of their of- fees. Judge Rucker carries his with him everywhere and does not hesitate tol use 1t al any time and any place
 John Sharp Williams smokes a coY pipe in his office, but takes what he calls q dry smoke with a cigar during the ses- sions of the Senate. He carries an un- lighted cigar in his mouth all the time. He occasionally slips into the cloak room for a real smoke.
 Senator Johnston of Alabama has a nice collection of plain pipes in his office and keeps them pretty busy.
 Uncle Joe Cannon smokes stogies just as he Is reputed to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
Fights at Chattanooga

Chattanooga, May 2.-charley Kennedy of Chattanooga and Jimmy Perry of Pitts burg fought eight slow rounds here last night before the Southern Athletic club. The result was draw. There was no spirit displayed
 The feature of the programue proved to be the preliminary bout tetween ne- groes, Rough House. Ware of Chicago and Battling Johnson of tie Lock and Dam Johnson was put out within 2. half minute after the first round started with a right swing to the jaw. He was uncon- scious for Is minutes.
 Jack Dougherty and Terry Nelson, both of Chattanooga, fought an eight-round draw. This was fast fight from the start. with neither man having advantage at any time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
S70,000 TOBACCO
 FIRE IN TENNESSEE

Paris, Tenn, May 2-This morning the Baker, Ezell & Co. loose to- bacco warehouse and adjacent property, burned to the ground. Loss about $T0,- 900. The loose tobacco on hand amounted to about 700.000 pounds, val ued at s65,O00. Manager Exell, who gave to the public the figures, thought they might go even higher. The in- surance Is about s60,0oO. The fire was spectacular. lighting up the country side for miles. Telephone service with the eastern part of Henry county was interrupted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
 AVIATOR WHO OWED TO GROUND DEAD

Berlin, May 2.-Gorgian Hoesli, the aviator, died here early today of in- juries received in a fall from q mono plane He was trying his machine and was not more than 100 feet from the ground when he dropped.
 According to spectators Hoesli was jared from his seat when he turned curve rather sharply. He lost his equilibrium and dived to the ground
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
ANN|STON ID WAGE WAR ON GAMBLING
Several Raids Made Recent
 ly-Strict Orders Issued
RAINFALL WAS HEAVY
The Parker Memorial Baptist Church Makes Record Mission Contribu- ton = Will Not Postpone
 Court-Benefit Planned

gambling in Anniston must cease, accord int; to an ukase issued by Mayor Wilde and Chief Glosson, as a result of which seK eral raids have been made recently and number of young gamblers brought before the city recorder,
 Plain clothes men have been deputized to look after this feature of good order in Anniston, and they have every place in the city where gambling is believed to be under way under surveillance. A few raids of sensational order are looked for as a result of their work unless there is a marked decrease in the operations of the alleged gamesters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
MAIL CLERKS TO MEET
 IN NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans. May 2.-The twenty-hrst annual convention of the Railway Mall association will be held in New Orleans May 21-2i when delegates from all over the country are expected to be here. A number of addresses by prominent off cials in Washington are on the pro- gramme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
 RICHESON LEARNS FATE THIS WEEK

Boston, May 2.-Governor Toss will announce his decision on the petition of Rev Clarence V. T. Richeson this week whether he will commute the the preacher to life imprisonment ac- eording to a statement made today The governments secretary made the an nouncement Much sLrprise was ere ated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
Thaw Hearing June 3

White Plains, N. Y. May 2.-Justice Keough in the supreme court today heard arguments on the application of Harry K. Thaw for hearing before jury 10 his sanity June was set as the date for the hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
Record Mission Contribution

A new record was established by Parker Memorial Baptist church of this city this year in the contribution made to the cause of foreign missions. this one church hav- ing given $127S. Dr. w. r. Marlborough. the pastor. is a member of the foreign mission board, and he states that the fig ures sent out from Montgomery regard Ing the states contribution are erroneous. The state was assessed S36000, he says. and raised S31 10O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
Transport Supplies Free

Local Agent Collier has received let ter from the Southern Express company giving notice that from now until May e0 the company will transport food and clothing shipped by organized charity as sociations to the flood sufferers in the Mississippi valley without charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
Campaign Stirs Huntsville

A two weeks campaign of ihe Men and Religion Forward Movement. con- ducted by R. c. Barton of Minneapolis, Minn.. closed in Huntsville last night with general meeting of all committees and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
CHAPMAN IS GIVEN
 PRELIMINARY TRIAL

Wetumpka, May 2.--(Special.) )-The preliminary hearing of Ed Chapman, white man charged with the killing of John Grisham, was held Wednesday before Justice of the Peace l.. E. Speer. Since the killing Chapman has been in jail, but Justice Speer admitted him to bail in the sum of s7O0, which was readily made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03

Preparations are being made for an enjoyable commencement for the Fifth District school pr. Sledge of Greens boro will preach the commencement sermon on May IS. and Prof. H. ]. Will lingham is to deliver the baccalaureate address
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
Will Help Orphans

For the benefit of the orphanage at Tal- ladega the ladies of the First Presby- teran church in this city will give a flower show here within few days for the purpose of raising funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
FROM WASHINGTON

Washington. May 2.-(special)rMrs. Henry D. Clayton has returned to her Washington home after few weeks spent with her mother in Kentucky.
 Mrs. William Jennings Bryan will be the guest of Mrs. Henry D. Clayton for A few days following the Dolly Madison dinner in Washington next week
 w. P. Lay of Gadsden spent few days in Washington this week with his son, Tracy Lay. MT. Lay was on his way to New York on business.
 MT. and Mrs Botsford of OpelilSa spent d few days of their honeymoon seeing the sights of Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
YOUNG BOY KILLS MAD
 DOG NEAR KOLB CITY

Greenvlle, May 2.-(Special) )-clin- ton McFerrin, young boy l 2 years or age, Killed a mad dog in the vicinity of Kolb City, near herc recently. He saw the dog approaching and ran for a gun and shot the dog, Before II was shot several other dogs and COW were victims of a bite. This Is the first appearance of a mad dog this spring.
 Col Hillary A. Herbert of Washing ton, D. C.. was in Greenville on Thurs day. He was here as the guest of rela- lives. Colonel Herbert met his friends on Thursday afternoon al the home of Mrs KaN Judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
U. S. Court Deferred

The session of the United States circuit and district court for May in this city has been deferred on account of the back wardness of the farmers in their work. Similar action was taken at Huntsville and other places in north Alabama, and the exact date for holding court here has not been announced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
Will Not Postpone Court

Judge Hugh D. Merrill of the circuit court of the Seventh judicial circuit has declined to postpone the session of the circuit court which will begin in this city next Monday. Several lawyers and farmers asked that the court be post poned for short time, but Judge Mer- Till decided that this would not be ex- pedent. Other lawyers who had large practice in the court asked that it be held Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
Rainfall Was Heavy

The heaviest rainfalls since the Annston weather bureau was established fell dur ing the month of April, according to fig ures just made public by Forecaster Will Hanson, the precipitation for last month having amounted to s, &. The only year when this was exceed> was in 1909, when tho record WAS p I5
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29
MINORITY PRESIDENTS.

OF course it is useless to discuss
with the disciples of Mr.. Roosevelt
the assertion that Mr.. Wilson was
elected by a minority vote, but since
the question has arisen it is in
teresting to note how many times
this same thing has happened.
Tho figures show that eleven OF
the last twenty-three Presidents
have been elected under the same
circumstances, namely:
I824-Adams.
1S44-Polk.
1S4S-Taylor.
Buchanan
1S60-Lincoln.
Hayes.
\ 88O-Garfield.
1851 Cleveland
1885 Harrison.
1892 Cleveland.
Wilson.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29

Whitesburg. Ky.-It is ANNOUNCE
ed here by an official OF the tom
pany that the Slemp interests, owr
ing 10000 to 10000 acres OF rich
coal lands In Letcher county. along
and near the new line OF the Lex
ington & Eastern railroad. viii be-
gin at once the development OF their
property on large operation out
side of the Consolidation Coal Conn
pany. which is said by some to BIO
The largest in the United States. a
number of mining towns are expect
ed to spring up on the properties OF
the Slemp interests. Congressman
Slemp is a large holder OF coal lands
in Eastern Kentucky. having been
investing for many years in such
properties.
An Eastern syndicate composed
large'y of Baltimore and New York
capitalists. has just purchased a
boundary of 5000 acres of coal
lands along the Perry-Letcher bor-
der on the newly-completed Lexing-
ton & Eastern and makes the all
nouncement that 1t will begin at
ono. development on large scale.
seyeia million dollars VIII be ca
pended in the development.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29

Winchester, KY, Nov. 25.-Dep-
uty Sheriff George M. Hart was shot
and almost instantly killed here
Sunday night about 8 o'clock by
four unknown Negroes, supposed TO
be implicated in shooting ARRAY at
Sturm and billiards. lumber camp,
about seven miles from this city,
where Jesse Wilson was shot by l..
L. Leach and an attempted burglary
of the commissary at the railroad
camp of George Brothers, about
three miles from here.
News of these two affairs reach
ed the sheriff's office and Hart was
sent to the scene to look for the
offenders. He failed to find any
trace OF them in the county and re-
turned to the city. He had Just put
his rig in the stable and was going
down the street when he met four
Negroes at the corner of Main and
Broadway streets. He started to ar
rest them on suspicion when they
opened fire on him. firing twice, one
bullet taking effect in the abdomen,
while the other lodged in his leg.
the Negroes made their escape.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29

whitesburg. Ky.-At o'clock
Thursday, Nov. IA, the steel gang
on the new extension of the Lex
ington & Eastern railroad from Jack
son up to North Fork of the Ken
lucky river laid the last steel into
McRoberts, the hustling industrial
city at the terminus of the road.
For months the track layers have
been pushing with all possible haste
to reach McRoberts With full
force of men and one of the latest
improved track laying machines con-
siderable progress has been made
and the hopes of the officials have
been even more than realizd as II
was not expected that McRoberts
would be reached before Nov. %.
The day for the celebration OF the
arrival of the first train into the
industrial center was well advertis-
ed and as result several hundred
country folk came from the sur
rounding section besides the inhab-
itants OF the city we're on hand to
greet the iron horse Practically
the entire town was on hand and 1t
was day long TO be remembered
The hundreds of laborers were Civ
en- day off and took advantage
of the celebration.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29

l have a 7-room modern frame
residence located on the Northeast
Corner of Washington Avenue eth
Street. West Huntington. Also have
two As IT,, lots desirably located in
Huntington. Will sell the above
property at a bargain. In fact woul
make considerable sacrifice. II in
terested, kindly write for prices and
terms to J. M. sAGRAvES. Rich
wood. w. va. (Ady)
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29
my LADY OF THE NORTH.
MANS face. and hIs Jaws aet omInously.

mans face, and his jaws set ominously.
You will have to concoct a far
better story than that. my friend, be-
fore you face Sheridan" he said In
solently, "or you will be very apt to
learn how rope feels. He Is not
inclined to parley long with such fell
lows as you. Bind his hands, men,
and take him out with you into the
road"
The two soldiers grasped me in.
stantly at the word of command. For
single moment braced myself to
resist, but even as l did so my eyes
fell upon slight opening in the wall,
and caught quick glimpse OF Bun
gays face. his finger to his lips. Even
as l gazed In establishment at this
sudden apparition, a lighter touch
rested pleadingiy on my arm.
DO not struggle any longer. Captain
Wayne" spoke Mrs. Brennan's voice,
gently. Il will go to General Sheridan
myself. and tell him the entire story"
/ bowed to her, and held out my
hands to be bound.
II yield myself your prisoner.
madam" said meaningly, and not
unconscious that her glance sank be-
fore mine. 81 even imagine the bonds
may prove not altogether unpleasant"
Brennan strobe between US hastily,
and with quick gesture to his men
Bind the fellow" he said sternly.
"And mind you. sir, one word more.
and they shall buck you AZ well. It
may be valuable for you to remember
that am in command here. however
| may seem to yield to the wish Of
Mrs. Brennan"
I'M ha Cnntinuedl
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29

The Sharpsburg World says; The
Licking Valley Railroad, thirty miles
in length. from Salt Lick, Bath-eo,
to Morgan county, is being dis
mantled and abandoned, This road
is owned and operated by the Yale
Lumber Co.. which has for years
operated large saw and planning
mill on the line at Yale. and who
owned thousands of acres OF tim
Der in that section. When first start.
ed this road was only used for haul
ing lumber and only a few years age
began to handle mail and passen-
gers, thus opening a large business.
Operating under the Interstate Com
MERGE Law the owners claimed II
was not paying and 1t viii therefore
be abandoned. The loss Of this road
will mean much to that section OF
the country and will cause traffic
to have to go back to old-time
methods. Work OF tearing up the
road was commenced few days
ago
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29

Whitesburg. Ky.-On the Virginia
border, in Dickinson county, fatal
shooting affray took place between
the Sheans on one side and the
Smiths on the other. in which Jas.
Smith, a merchant, was shot and
killed, and Preston Shean perhaps
fatally wounded, while Aiva Shean
was more or less beaten up with
rocks in the hands ofanother Of the
Smiths.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29

Richmond, Ky.-In Federal Court
c. H. Spencer, Of Ashland, and Sam
uel Rothschild, Cincinnati broker,
we're tried and fined $4,000 and
$500 respectively. They had CON
spired against the c. & o. railroad.
of which Spencer was conductor
of passenger train from Ashland
to Cincinnati, He had been failing
to punch the tickets, it is charged.
and turned them over to Rothschild.
cut-rate broker. They plead gull
ty and the fines were paid.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29

Alex Roberts, aged As. a leading
Knott county man and brother of
ex-Judge John Roberts, of the coun-
ty, is dead at Hindman, after brief
illness He leaves family of small
children.