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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-22
HOW BART THRASHER, NOTORIOUS BANDIT !
PUT ONE OVER" ON NEWSPAPER REPORTER
When Next Seen He Was
Dead With Knife Plunged
i'm His Stomach

And then the stranger opened a conver-
sation in which the bandit, Thrasher,
was the chief subject of discussion. We
talked of all the fiendish crimes which
the criminal had committed and WAS
charged with having committed, and he
coneurred heartily in my emphatic wish
that some one would soon blow his light
out and claim the large reward which
was offered for his head.
Embalmer Was Interrupted
The young man left. A day or two
afterwards Henry Cole and his compan-
ions went out to bait the young lion in
his den An ambush was laid. And soon
Thrasher walked within range of the
hidden guns and was instantly killed. His
body amid great rejoicing, was brought
to Birmingham and turned over to the
care of the undertaken.
John, along with all other citizens, had
an overwhelming desire to behold the
countenance of the fallen terror of the
hills, and he visited the shop of death.
AS he entered he beheld the figure Of a
naked man stretched full length upon a
slab. = A knife, which the embalmer, in
preparation for his toll. had thrust into
the abdomen of the dead, was still pro-
truding despite the fact that the en-
balmer himself WAS not in sight. Unhin-
dered, John walked close to the corpse
and peered into its face, There lay the
man who had visited The Age-Herad,
and had, despite the fact that a large
reward was outstanding on his head, dis
cussed himself not only wilrhgly but
apparently with joy unconcealed.
Refuge in Scripture
John naturally, might have been noored
with a feather. But he retained his pres
ence of mind and his sense of humor. For
not only was John at tAe moment con-
siderng himself as the butt of the dead
mans joke. but that knife sticking in the
| abdomen had also excited him to specula-
ton.
There he lay" said John, ''strlpt of
life, of honor and clothes. When | saw
the mighty fallen so low, the lion which
had grazed unmolested on all the hills.
now despised by every little beast of
the field, my mind turned to holy scrip
ture. and ere I thought, I exclaimed,
Why should the soul of mortal man be
proud?
There is scarcely doubt but that that
knife had deeply impressed the news
paper man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-22
ROSEWALL APARTMENTS

These thoroughly modern apartments
are located on Twenty second ST., be-
tween Seventh and Eighth aves.. n
Each apartment has from two to four
rooms with kitchenettc and sleeping
porch in addition; steam heat, water
|, and janitor service furnished; dumb
waiter service for supplies, tile baths
wall beds. and every modern conven-
ience this apartment house faces
east: is ideally situated within walk
ing distance of the business district,
and is modern to the minutest detail
they will be ready for occupancy
about July l5 Sec us at once If you
are interested.
w. B. LEEDY & COMPANY
II2 North 21st st. Phone A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-22
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice to Contractors


Sealed bids will be received by the board
of revenue of Jefferson county until II
O'Clock noon, Tuesday, July /, 1913, for the
additions to Hillman hospital.
All bids must be accompanied by cer-
titled check for the sum of $500, payable
to DIR. r. f. Lovelady. president, as a
guarantee if bid is accepted the bidder will
enter into bond as provided for the proper
execution of the work.
The right is reserved to accept any or
reject any or all proposals presented.
Plans and specifications may be seen at
the office of Harry B. Wheeock, archi-
tect, Steiner Bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-22
Powerful Influence

From Harper's MagaZine.
a southern congressman relates how
when he was once making a campaign
tour through the interior of Mississippi
he came upon a negro cabin, across the
threshold of which lay a dariSy and 9
pickaninnv of perhaps years of age.
The child was viciously devourng q
plate heaped high with chicken, vege.
tables, corn bread and other bits of food
in a manner it was plainly to be seer
that commanded the elder negro's hearty
admiration
us that your child?" asked the con
gressman.
Yes, boss, he's shorely mine," answered
the father, with a broad grin
Hes got a pretty fair appetite" re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-22
Uncle Sam, Banker

Uncle Sam, Banker
FROM the Washington Star
Most people have the idea that the
United States government has been out
or the banking business ever since An
drew Jackson wound up The old United
states bank, but Uncle Sam still, TO this
very day. conducted such an institution
though not under that name. His bank
now is known as the office of the serg-
aant at arms of the House of Representa-
tiNes, and 1t is run exclusively for the
benefit of congressman.
Each fiscal month ends on the Cd in
both houses of Congress- the odd day oe-
ing chosen. of course, for the reason that
every new Congress begins on the 4th
of March. So on the ith of the month
each representative is credited with S625
in the House bank. subject to his check
or order.
The House bank does every kind OF
banking business except that of lending
money 1t cashes congressman checks,
honors their drafts receives deposits,
makes collections and looks after trans--
fers of funds About sl.O000o0 is hlndled
annually in the form of salaries anu mile
age Of representatives. and an additional
s2s90,0oo represents the yearly volume of
business done with home banks on behalf
OF the House members. The ex-officio
president of the bank. though he does
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-22
Stranger Visited Age-Her-
aid, Talks of Himself and
Quietly Disappeared

In the good old day when Birmingham
was in its swaddlng clothes, one of
= the most promising young outlaws of
the community was Bart Thrasher. In
his effort to terrorlze The youth with
remarkable aptitude for murder, scored
quite brilliant success. lie was
in the zenith of his glory when
hills with instructions ITO bring him n."
1t is unnecessary to state that the form
er we'll known deputy sheriff carried out
his instructions, and that In his youth
Thrasher was cut down. An ambush. of
course. served its part in the drama.
At the time John Sparrow was in
charge of the news department of The
Age Herald. There has never been a
better reporter in Birmingham than
John. As a writer he has had few equals.
His nose for news was keen.
Reporter Missed Scoop
But, at the same time, John missed one
of the best stories which occurred In his
prime, and as some might have already
gathered. that story concerned the young
bandit of the Walker county hills,
1t seems that one week Thrasher had
proved himself to be quite resentful
fired several shots on successive even
ings and each had done its deadly exc
cution. birmingham. In which the doings
of the desperate had been published un-
der friShtfnl and awe-insplring headlines,
quivered In a frenzy of excitement and
held its breath in anticipation of other
and more dreadful news.
I'VE had just come down to work."
stated John, the other day, when there
walked into the office strappng young
man with sunburnt features. jaws of
iron. large and inspiring nose and u
pair of eyes which sparkled with Il light
Indicative not only of daring, but devitry
as we'll.
Thrasher Was Discussed
He quietly told us that he was a sub
scriber from the country and had desire
to see the plant. was the man selected
to show him around. Into every depart
ment we went, l in the lead. and he be-
hind, deeply interested and often inauir-
Ing. And finally the job was completed.
In the editorial rooms we finally rested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-22

The living room is 25x121a feet, has a
tile mantel. paneled walls. beamed cell
ings, oak floors. windows and arched
opening to dining room. The latter is
finished In similar style, having hand
some bay window seat built in. The
kitchen is 15x12 feet and is supplied
with every culinary aid. The first
floor has one bedroom and the second
has three, with the two screen sleep
ing porches added \ pretty feature
is an octagonal bedroom back of the
upper veranda. OF course there is
ample supply of closets and other minor
features, making the house complete in
every respect Has extra large cement
basement, also servants room with
bath and toilet, with good size garage
on rear of lot connected by private
driveway from the front. We repeat
that place Is big bargain a S7500.0e'
Terms of $1,000 cash payment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-22
FOR SALE

[ have decided to sell three houses that
I own, two in West End and one in
Boyles, on easy monthly payments.
These houses are modern, nearly new,
and | will make you cheap price, II
you win call me up. Main 82S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-22

ate sergeant at arms is charged with a
like duty by the upper chamber. These
writs, by the way, differ from those is
sued by a court in the fact that they are
good anywhere in the United States or its
possessions. It's no use to fight extradi-
tion when the sergeant at arms of either
house gets after you. These duties, of
course, are in addition of that of pre-
serving order on the House and Senate
fioors though many persons consider this
to be the only function of the sergeants
at arms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-22

marked the congressman, after mo-
ment's silence during which the picka-
ninny finished the plate and produced
a huge section of pie.
Purity fair, boss, purity fair" said the
father. Jess look at him goin' after
dat pie" Then after a further period of
silence the proud parent added:
Boss, it amt no use a-talkin', dat
chile's got pow'hful infooence over
food Onct he gifts his upper lip ovah a
piece o pie, it's his pie, boss, it's his pie.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-22
More Ways Than One

From the st. Louis Republic.
You can't throw dust in that fellow s
eyes"
them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-22
FOR SALE

Beautiful bungalow, practically new. 6
rooms oak floors, furnace, thoroughly
up to date: situated In the best part
of North Highlands: only $3.50.
105 Walnut St, West End; lot 50x150; large
2-story dwelling; an ideal home; $3.50.
Cozy, 5-room cottage in West End; lot
45xI90 has bath, electric lights and is in
rrst class condition; a bargain at s2250
117 N. 7ith St, East Lake. lot 75x15o, Groom
home, just half block from car line;
beautiful shade trees; $1,000.
MOTION REALTY co.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
WHY THEY MARRIED.


Postal cards were sent out to all the
married men in certain town Of
Western New York carrying the ques-
ton, why did you marry?" says the
Chicago Record-HeraId. The following
are some of the answers returned:
That's what I've been trying for
eleven years to find out"
Married to get even with her moth
er-but never have"
"Was freckled-taced and thought 1t
was my last chance. I've found out,
however, that freckles amt as bad as
henpecks."
Because was too lazy to work."
Because Sarah told me that five
other young fellows had proposed to
her. Lucky dogs!"
THE old man thought eight years
courtin' was long enough"
II was lonesome and melancholy,
and wanted someone to make me live
| ly N. B.-She makes me lively, you
bet!"
Il was tired of buying ice cream
and candies and going to theatres and
church and wanted rest. Have saved
money"
please don't stir me up!"
Because ] thought she was one
among thousand; now / sometimes
think she is thousand among one"
Because / did not then have the
experience now have"
THE governor was going to give me
his foot and / took his daughters
hand"
II thought it would be cheaper than
breach of promise suit"
That's the same fool question all
my friends and neighbors ask"
Because / had more money than
/ knew what to do with. And now
] have more to do with than I have
money"
81 wanted companion of the op-
posite sex. p. S.-She is still oppo-
site"
Don't mention it,"
Had difficulty in unlocking the door
at night and wanted somebody in the
house to let me in"
Because it is just my luck"
Il didn't intend to go and do it."
81 yearned for company. We now
have company all the time-her folks"
81 married to get the best wife in
the world"
Because ! asked her if she'd have
me. She said she would. / think she's
got me-"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
Hear "Melinda,s Weddine Dav

Hear "Melinda's Wedding Day."
sung by Mr.. Melton in his sweet tenor
voice, at the Colonial Friday night.
c. l.. Proctor OF Tyler is in the city
on a visit to his parents, DR.. and Mrs.
w. F. Proctor.
Try some G. Washington Instant
Coffee. It's fine and the trouble Of
making is eliminated. Hensarling Mer-
camille Co.
The afterpiece OF the Allen Minstrel
Friday night at the Colonial Theatre
is novel and attractive performance.
1t is entitled "A Cabaret Scene in the
New York Restaurant, Bryan, Texas
and is highly amusing.
Iesdames ]. w. Cavitt, j. T. Hines
and F. l. Garth will give a tea Thurs
day afternoon, May Is, from 4 to Z
o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Garth
Everybody invited.
@his' n o. hciig, WIZ udb lOI oOIHc
time made her home with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. f. B. Lomax, went to Hous-
ton this afternoon.
II you enjoy first-class comedian,
don't fail to see Mr. Wayne burden
in the Allen Minstrel Friday night. He
is rich in the new comic song, Il Wish
Was in Heaven Sitting Down."
Ed Hall, president of the First State
Bank and Trust Company, is attending
the State convention of Texas bankers
at Galveston.
You will be charmed with the pretty
waltz song, when Lost YOU" sung
by Mr. Quimby Melton in the Allen
Minstrel Friday evening at the Colo
NAL Theatre.
A. W. Wilkerson, cashier of the City
National Bank, is attending the State
Bankers Convention in Galveston. Mr..
Wilkerson is vice president OF District
No. /.
Misses Blanch and Bernice Hanna
arrived yesterday from Illinois to join
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ,
Hanna, in this city. The young ladies
have been teaching during the past
session and their schools have closed
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
BRYAN SCHOOL CLOS|NGs
Dates of Exercises and CIoslngs Of
Various Schools az Planned
at This Time.

The closing exercises Of the Agricul-
tural and Mechanical College will be
held on June s, 8 and 10. Sunday,
June s, has been set aside for com.
mencement Sunday. The graduating
class numbers 1870 this year.
Villa Maria Ursuline Academy will
close its session for this year on Fri
day. May 80. On the evening OF
Thursday, May 29, an entertainment
and a musical program will be rem
dered at the convent, and on the morn
ing Of Friday, May 80, exercises will
be conducted.
Allen Academy will close this year
on Thursday, May 90. The commence
ment sermon will be delivered at the
First Methodist Church on Sunday,
May 25. by Rev. S. r. Hay, pastor OF
the Shearne Methodist Church of
Houston. The closing exercises of the
school will be held on Thursday morn
ing, May 20. There are eleven boys
in the graduating elias this year.
The Bryan Baptist Academy will
close on May 81, with the commence
ment sermon on Sunday, the 25th, by
Rev. Yates OF Tyler The graduating
exercises will be held on Monday, and
Tuesday will be commencement day.
The city school will close on Friday,
May 80. There are five members of
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
Enral Apn1a
hxie tonight.
Drink Piel Beer.

Drink Piel Beer"
E. B. Moore OF Edge was visitor
to the city today.
Hugh Goen of Harvey spent this
morning In town.
Miss Lena Lloyd OF Wellborn is Wis
iting friends at Reliance.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Williams OF Cole
view were visitors to the city today.
Unloading today some fine ear corn,
maize chops and oats. Hensarling
Mercantile Co.
e. r. Connolly and ]. NJ. Connolly
and son Of Keith were in Bryan to-
day on business.
Mrs. l.. Wilkinson returned to her
home at Dallas today after visiting
Mrs. d. d. Dawson.
Mrs. A. B. McSwain and daughter,
Miss Lurline, of Wellborn were in the
city today shopping.
Mrs. Edna Jackson OF Austin re-
turned home today after visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Ben Powers.
Miss Grace Morgan of Reliance re-
turned last night from West Texas,
where she taught school this session
After you have used part of the
bottle of Golden Gate extract return
it for full credit il you don't like it.
Bell Bros,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
Amusen1ents
THE ALLEN MINSTREL.

The Allen Minstrel Friday night at
the Colonial Theatre is to be a first
class show. The comedians are as
funny as professionals, and the music
is far above the average. Among the
songs rendered will be "Where | Lost
YOU" "That Old Girl of Nine" 81
Wish / Vas in Heaven Sitting Down."
"Melinda's Wedding Day." "By the
Shenandoah" and others. "By the
Shenandoah" is the composition of an
academy boy, Mr.. Renick Smith. He
is true musician and will render
number of compositions during the
evening. If you want to hear some
thing good you can't afford to miss
this minstrel.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
PROF. BETHANY TO REMAIN.

Some days ago The Eagle published
a notice Of the election OF Prof. c. NJ
Bethany as superintendent of the
school OF jacksonville, and stated that
he and Mrs. Bethany would remove to
that place. Later matters came up
there that were not satisfactory to Mr..
Bethany and he rendered the board
his resignation, which was accepted.
On yesterday he was reelected by the
Bryan school board, which definitely
settles the matter that he will remain
in Bryan.
The Eagle is glad the matter has
resulted in his continued residence
here, and feels assured that it voices
the sentiment OF the entire citizen.
ship of the city.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
TRACTION ENGINES ARRIVE,

The traction engine ordered for
Brazos County arrived last night and
will be unloaded tomorrow. The
Rumely company sent two engines up,
one for the county and one for demon
strtion purposes at the A. and NJ. Col
lege. The engines have fifteen horse
power traction pull and are operated
by thirty-horse power oil engine.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
LAWLER CONTRACT READY.

1t is probable that the contract be-
tween the City Council and the Bryan
Power Company for direct pressure
for the next two years will be ready
to be signed this afternoon. The
Council has authorized the water COM
mittee to attend to the matter, as it
has been fully discussed at a recent
Council meeting.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13

the graduating class, and the final ex-
ercises will be held at the Eastside
school building on the Friday morning,
May 30.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13

B. A. Hugghins was in the city to-
day from Wixon.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
X. p. MEETING.

There will be a meeting of the
lodged tonight. Initiation work. Mem
bers are urged to attend.
JNO. NJ. CALDWELL, C. C.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01
Blue JACKETS
LEAVE FOR HOME
VESSELS GET GREAT OVA-
TION As THEY LEAVE
SHORES OF FRANCE.
Other Ships Leaving Italy Are
Given Salute and Escorted
Out of the Harbor.

VILLA FRANCHE. France. Nov. 80.
The United States battleships Wyo-
ming. Utah and Delaware sailed from
here this afternoon. As they slowly
drew out the Wyoming's band struck
up the Marseillaise. and thousands OF
spectators who lined the shores flui.
tered handkerchiefs and cheered the
departing Americans.
The ships of the American fleet will
Join company on Gibraltar and pro
coed together TO the Azores. There
the fourth division. comprising the
Connecticut, Ohio and Kansas will
proceed to Guantanamo. where the
ships will coal prior to sailing for
Mexican waters.
The American sailormen won all
hearts during their stay on the Rivi-
era. and their departure is viewed
with genuine regret.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01
BECKER CASE IN
SUPREME COURT

ALBANY. ~ Nov .o Mrs
Charlie. Rocker arrived here to uiehI
and tn Worfon vIll attend fh, hear
in- o. argument. br'or. tro Court of
Appeals ou tHu appeal from th, son
f'nro oI death haurInc over her hu.
hud former Police Lieutenant Rec.
orr Ior .Ir alleged fn.ueafiou OFF tho
murder o Herman Roaruthal tho
SAMPLER iirr husband requested ror
f' hr I.s.0uf during these proceed
.ur.
Tha Becker attorneys vino accom-
panied Nrs Hsokcr. declined fo say
whether .Hr bad decided fu ruucavor
fo .sDurr fhr additional testimony
which snr Says. sam ~.hrpp. cahioI
h.r from Paris ho could give hey
stated however. that tho, might ash
hc court of appeals fp Ntthhoid do.
'.sInn until fhr nature o. -,hrups.
tory could hD learned
The appeals of the four runmon
convicted for tho Ro-enthal murder
have precedence over tho Becker an
U"al ON tomofrov 's calendar It was
tfcd tonight however. that The
Becker appeal probably would be dr.
sued nr.t.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01
Opening of New
Congress Today
THE SPECIAL SESSION WILL.
MERGE INTO FIRST WITH
OUT A BREAK .f
For First Time in Many Years
Presidents Message To-mor.
row-Much Leeislation. 2

WASHINGTON. ID. -. Nov. 30
The interest usually surrounding the
opening Of a new Congress will be alb
sent from the events Of tomorrow.
While the first session OF the Sixty-
third Congress will end "a noon. and
the second session will be ushered in
by formal proclamation OF the Vice,
President and the Speaker OF thst
House, the status of legislation will be.
little different from what II was when
the Senate and House adjourned Sat-
urday afternoon.
President Wilson will appear beforel
the two houses at O'Clock Tuesday toi
read his annual message at a Joint
session In the House chamber. Aside
from this formality. inaugurated by,
President Wilson last April al the
start OF the special session. and thei
presentation in the House tomorrow
Of the annual estimates for Federal
expenditures. the first days OF the newi
session will be scarcely distinguish-s
able from the preceding days OF the,
old For the first time in many years.
Congress viii step over from one ses-
sion to another without a break in tho,
routine OF business The Senate WIKI
meet ~ ~ " AluAh AuUloITpNs A0UA
there will be an intermission OF oniyi
few minutes at noon before the reg,i-
lar session begins. The significances
OF the new session lies in the fact that
II opens the iloodgates for legislativei
activity and inaugurates = period thati
promises 10 be crowded with the con-
sideration OF important projects and
prolific in legislative enactment.
New LEGISLATION.
The extra session just ending wasI
limited. by Informal agreements withi
President Wilson. TO the considera-
ton of the tarif and currency reforrn'
and nothing that might interfere with
those issues was taken up. The cur-i
rency bill still dominates the sftua-
tion as the new session begins: burs
the administration program OF anti
trust and railroad legislation which is
to follow. must share the field with a
score or more OF other important SUBJ
jects
Il is the hope Of Democratic lead
ers that the currency bill can he dis
posed Of in the senate by the end
Of December. and can be completed
by both houses OF congress and
signed by the president in January.
In anticipation OF this. the plans for
antitrust Legislation will be taken M
this week nv President Wilson. in con
ferences with Representative Clayton.
Senator Newlands and other men,
bers OF the judiciary and interstate,
commerce committees Of the two
houses d
Strengthen Antitrust Laws.
The administration IL To lay stress
upon the proposed strengthening of
the antitrust laws from the outset.
II is proposed 10 have the general
plan of action laid out in advance of
the opening of the subject in house
and senate. other important projects
20 be taken up in congress early In
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