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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
NOTHING IS KNOWN HERE OF ESCAPE OF NEW YORK HARRY

Assistant Solicitor Walter Brewer denied last night after a thorough in . vestfgation that any telegram had been received from Postal Inspector Greg ory regarding the escape of the mo- torious convict. James Rooney, alias New York Harry" Mir Brower stated that both telegraph offices had been communicated with and it had been stated that no telegram had been de- iivered to the county solicitors office concerning the escape of New York Harry. The assistant solicitor was at loss to understand how the rumor gained such credonce as to merit It's reproduction in an afternoon news paper.
 Solicitor Hugo Black" said Mr. Brewer, 'is out of the city and as was In the office throughout the day l feel fairly certain that no telegram came to me apprising the solicitors office of the escape of James Rooney To my way of looking at the matter it would seem that as Rooney Is a fed eral prisoner the federal authorities would be the ones notified in the ad- vent that the escape was a matter of fact. However. thinking that perhaps a telegram had come to the office with out my knowledge I queried both tel egraph offices and received the answer that no such message had been deliv- cred to the courthouse. It looks like hoax"
 At police headquarters 1t was stated that no notification had been received of the escape of New York Harry from a Georgia state prison farm A few of the United States deputy mar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04

shals wno were In the city last night denied any knowledge of the matter and stated that if Rooney had escaped they would in all probability have been notified.
 James Rooney, alias New York Har- ry,' Is probably the most noted pris- oner that the Jefferson county jail has housed in recent years
 New York Harry" after several years In the Jefferson county Jail awaiting trials for the murder of officers Kirk ley and Adams, 12 years ago, was iinal- ly released last winter, only to be re- arrested as he was leaving the county jail by Postal Inspector Gregory on a. charge of having robbed a postoffioe in Georgia Rooney then passed out of tho Jurisdiction of the local courts. Inspector Gregory has been the nemesis of Rooney for years He prose- cuted New York Harry" In the north
 and after the killing of Officers Kirk
 Toy and Adams, aided in rounding up the Duncan" gang, which resulted in tho
 conviction and hanging of Frank Dun
 can and Frank Miller. Later Rooney
 was taken in custody charged with the killing of Officer Adams and acquitted
 after remaining IS months in the coun-
 ty jail awaiting trial. Rooney was re-
 arrested after his acquittal and after
 being about year more in the county
 jail had mistrial. Another year oe
 incarceration followed and when the
 case was called up last winter the statc
 not having It's witnesses on hand, Judge
 William Fort dismissed the case which
 automatically released the prisoner
 from jail. However, Inspector Gregory
 was awaiting at the jail door with a
 federal warrant and New York Harry"
 was immediately on his way to Geor-
 gia prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
NEGRO SENT BACK TO
 GA. PENITENTIARY
Better Than Trying Him Here for Burglary and Costing State Big
 Fees, Thinks Brewer

Assistant Solicitor Walter Brewer is 2 strong adherent for economy in the ad. ministration of the law in Jefferson coun- ty as was evinced yesterday by his ac- tions in having John Small, a negro. de- ported to Marietta, Ga, to serve out an unexpired sentence for burglary and grand larceny. The negro waived exam. nation, which rendered the task of Mir Brewer quite easy
 The history of the case is that some days ago Detective Garner of the Bir. mingham police department arrested the negro John Small for a burglary on the northside of the city. In cross-exami- nation of the negro at police headuuar- ters it developed that he was an escaped !, convict from the Georgia state prison camp.
 The negro stated to the detectives that five years ago he escaped from Georgia after having served three years of a I0- , year sentence for burglary and grand larceny. This informa ton was conveyed to Assistant Solicitor Brewer, who promptly stated:
 There Is no use of wasting the state 8 y good money in trying to convict this negro for burglary in this city. The idea Is to have the Georgia authorities handle him. He has seven more years to serve over there and I think they may add . few more years to his sentence because of his long leave of absence"
 The negro was then asked if he would willingly return to Georgia and answered in the affirmative. The Georgia priscn authorities were then notified and Jeff fecst Il county got rid of a c,nv..'.d f&lGn for a long term of years without the usual expenditure of money and the time for the trials and incidental appeals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
Beauty of Dining Room
 Aided by Crystalware
Suggestion to sHomemakers in Ar
 ranging Set on Side Table

A side table properly set in the dining room adds to the.room's attractivenees Many people mar the appearance of a room by loading down the table with co much ware. Often dining room side table Is made to look like a counter II, the store on a bargain sale day. Most women possess or should possess a matched water set. Such a set makcs the side table an object of admiration when the glasses and pitcher are pret- tIly arranged.
 A good idea. especially for the woman who entertains or who seeks to mai,e home beautiful for her own family, Is to embroider Q centerpiece upon which to set the pitcher and small dolly for each tumbler
 Venetian goid-trimmed-s d-scrystalware Is the best for display of this Xiii d and to have ones own initial on esch piece is the height of fashion and re- finement. Such a set Is now provided for readers by. this paper and may tc secured at merely nominal expense by following directions given in display announcements and in the Water Sc Coupons appearing daily in another col umn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
LIEUT.. CENTERFELT
 THROWN FROM HORSE
Officer of Battery B Has Narrow Escape at AnnistOn When
 Horse Trips

Anniston, September S.-tSpecial When the horse which Lieut.. s. E. Cen terfelt of Battery B of the Alabama held militia artillery from Montgom cry tripped today on some wire en- tanglement. the lieutenant was thrown d considerable distance and 1t was al- most a miracle that he was not seri- ously injured or killed.
 While the troops were returning from the firing range to Camp Nor gan Lieutenant Centerfelt was riding beside some loose wire and gun horse. The centerpiece of the gun in some way frightened the gun horse. which in turn bumped against the horse Lieutenant Centerfelt was riding and the wheel on the gun hit his horse in the rear. The horse then became Frightened and lunged into the wire which caused the animal to make a complete somersault and threw Lieu tenant Centerfelt at least 20 feet. Out side of a few minor bruises the off cer was hurt but the horse he was rid ing had to be shot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
CONDITIONS NORMAL
 IN CITY OF WARSAW

Berlin. September S.-(By Wireless to Tuckerton.)-The Overseas News agency today says:
 "Advices from Warsaw say a schoo, committee elected by the citizens has in- troduced the compusory schooling of ali children, after the German pattern The government, it is announced. has restored to the Catholic clergy property confiscat- ed by Russia in 1863
 Active trading is reported at the Leip- sic fair There is lively demand for toys chiefly those of a military or na- val character. The paper department. which contains every variety of national and war-like emblem. Is doing a rushing business. On the whole the fairs &C., tivities approximate those of peace times.
 The Cologne Savings bank has sub scribed $11 ,250.o0O to the third German war lean. Subscriptions amounting to 5000, GOO have been received from four other corporations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
CHASE ATTRACTS CROWD
GOldstein and Prisoner Do Marathon
 Down Third Avenue

Consternation .reigned. supreme yestelr- l day afternoon at 6 O o'clock. when a prison CT. Ben Jones, escaped from the grasp of Detective. Harry Goldstein in Third all
 ley. just as they were about to enter the | threshold of the city jail
 Jones had been arrested in q pool room
 and was about to be locked up to be | held for the Atlanta authorities. Just as Goidstein and his prisoner were about to enter the jail Jones broke loose and ran out of the alley. As he gained Nineteentn h street he cut across to the Woolworth corner and continued his fiightadown Third avenue. Goldstein, in the meanwhile pursued him. crying at the top of his voice to every onlooker to stop him. De- spite the athletic prowess of the popula r detective, ne was no match for the flee I. ing prisoner. As Jones steamed down Third avenue. with Goldstein in hot pur-
 suit, huge crowds took up the chase. all,
 yelling for each pedestrian to stop the thief" Just as Jones reached Third ave- nue and Eighteenth street and was about to turn the corner. the patrol came down
 Third avenue. Chauffeur Ross Brown ap !. piled his brakes and turning around quickly. joined in the pursuit As he reached the corner of Third and Eight eenth he picked up the panting Gold stein. the prisoner making all possible speed while the transfer was in progress
 To frighten the fleeing man and possibly deter him in his effort to get away Gold :. stein fired in the air twice. Upon this climax the crowd was augmented by hun dreds of people. who appeared as if by magic from nowhere. to see what was doing. The exhausted prisoner. much the worse for wear by this time. was over hauled and captured at the corner of Fourth avenue and Eighteenth street. By this time the street for whole block was jammed with people. and 1t was only after much barley and pushing that the pris- onsr was put into the wagon and hustled back to jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
HEFL0RENCE GOES
 ON FIRST 0F YEAR
Tearing Down of Hotel Guaranteed by Mortgage
 Filed Yesterday

That the Florence hotel will be nu more after January 1, 1916, was assured yesterday when a s15O, mortgage was filed in the office of Probate Clerk Woolsey Morrow, which guarantees tho tearing down of the present structure at the corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street and the erection of a five-story mercantile building that will cost not less than $100,000. The mortgage was filed by the Florence In- vestment company.
 According to the contents of the mortgage which was entered by J. ence Investment company. and the New York Life Insurance company, $50,000 Is paid immediately upon the. ratifica- tion of the mortgage by all parties con cerned. and $50,000 after the proposed structure is roofed and all the plaster Is on the walls. The last $50, 900 is to be paid after the building is completed and has been appraised by an inspector of the New York Life Insurance com- The mortgage also contains sections relative to the protection by insurance from fire and other risks during the period of construction. The mortgage will bear interest at 51a per cent, pay able semi-annually. It is demanded in the mortgage that work on the proposed new building shall begin not later than January 1, 1916
 The Florence Investment company is composed of the following owners. of the property known as the Florence hotel:" Florence E. Jordan, Susie M Carter. Louise w. Ferguson and JoseI h F. Walker.
 The tearing down of the Florence hotel means the passing of one Of the eldest landmarks in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
MEETING TODAY ID PLAN SAFETY FIRST
 MEET DURING FAIR
Alabama Safety Association to Hear Experts on First Aid Work at City Hall
 This Afternoon

Meeting of the Alabama Safety Firs, association will be held this afternoon st the city hall when a number of planned for the big first aid contest to be held at the fairgrounds in oc- tober. ID. B. Sutton of the United States bureau of mines, West End will preside and q large attendance from the industrial parts of the state Is expected to be present. II. s. Salmon, safety inspector of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad com pany. will read a paper on Accident Prevention and First Aid-Their Rela- tive Importance" $. P. Norris chief engineer of the Woodward Iron com pany, will speak on Mine Humdifi- cation," which will be followed by a general discussion.
 :. Arrangements have been made with the State Fair association to have a big demonstration of first aid work during the approaching State Fair and Saturday, October 9. has been des- ignated first aid day" The rescue corps of all the mines of the states
 
 meeting this afternoon the programme and list of prizes will be outlined. It Is expected that in addition to the dem onstration of mine rescue work, sev- eral first aid corps from the several industrial plants will give a demonstra- tion. of first aid to fellow workmen in tbe shops and foundries and other de- partments of the mills and blast fur naces.
 In speaking of the value of first aid work a member of the association stated that fatal accidents have great ly decreased and with the application of safety first In the industrial plants serious accidents have become rare. IL Is understood the mining accidents have decreased greatly owing to tho fact that for every group of 2b men an expert in safety first methods has been employed by the mining com panies whose duties are to watch out tor and guard against mining dan gers, such as gas and coal dust ac- cumulations and other causes Of dis- asters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
LOCAL S.A.E [. ALUMNI
 FORM ORGANIZATION
Will Go After National Con- vention of Fraternity in
 1918 for Birmingham

At a meeting held last night at the Southern club Birmingham Alumni as- sociation of the s. A. E. fraternity was organized with 57 members. The associa- tion was formed with the idea of securing for Birmingham the national convention of the organization in 1918 and an active campaign will be inaugurated at the proper time to secure the coveted honof for Birmingham.
 Judge W. w. Brandon. past eminent supreme achon, presided at the meeting last night at which officers were elected and committee named on constitution and bylaws.
 Officers chosen were: Trigg Palmer. president: W. B. White. first vice presi- dent; J. w. Sibley, second vice president and James A. Simpson, secretary and treasurer. The committee on bylaws is composed of George Yancey, chairman; John l.. Cox and Ebert Jemison.
 A number of brief speeches were made among those who responded to toasts be- ing Dr. l.. C. Branscomb. A D. Smith, Jelks Cabaniss MT. Dunn, Mr Sutton, Mir. Knodle, MT Yancey. and others
 A message congratulating the s. A. Els on the action taken was read from William c. Levere of Evanston, Ill.,. emil nent supreme recorde>. ~sl J. Nesbitt. who was unable to be present also wired his congratulations from Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
GAS CONFERENCE| IS AGAIN POSTPONED
Commissioners and B. R., L.. & P. Officials Will Not Get
 Together UntilWednesday

Owing to the absence from the city of Lee Bradley of counse, for the Birming. ham Railway, Light and Power company a further postponement of the conference between the city commissioners and the officials of the company in reference tc the gas main matter was made unti Wednesday afternoon. September S. at o'clock.
 It had been planned to have the meeting yesterday afternoon, but the company asked further time, which was granted, as all work on the main was suspended awaiting the result of the conference.
 Neither the officials of the company or any of the city commissioners had any comment at this time to make on the situation other than to say all workmen m connection with the gas mains al Ensley was stopped pending the outcome of the negotiations between the city and the power company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
Real Estate Transfers

The following realty transfers were re- corded yesterday at the office of the pro- bate clerk:
 $l6i6-Ida E. Leggett and George w. Leggett to Francisco Lombardo, lot Q. according to the map and survey of Ely ton.
 $2250-Birmingham Realty company to c. Houston Davis. east half of lot II, block S6S according to the Birming ham Realty company resubdivision.
 sl200-E. F, Roddam to R. s. Self, the north half of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section G. township 16, range 1 west and northwest qua rter of the southwest quarter of the south west quarter of section D.
 $15O0-Pryor H. Plumlee to W. E. Has, kins, lot 8. in block H.. according to the Earle Place Realty company map and survey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
To Acquire Curly
 Hair Over Night
(The Beauty Seeker)

There's good news. Indeed. in the an- nouncement that so simple method as hair will make it Beautifully curly and wavy over night The hair dries in lovely waves and ringlets that are perfectly natural in appearance, and there is nothing sticky. greasy or unpleasant about It. The liquid. which Is of course quite harmless. also serves as q splendid dressing for the hair. keeping 1t delight- fully glossy and supple.
 If one will procure. g few ounces of liquid silmcrinc from the druEgist she curl for weeks. 1t should be applied at might with a clean tooth brush.l Tn tho morning the hair will be very prettily waved. without having that burnt, life less look acquired by using heated iron. 4'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
Interpretations

The following articles of incorporation were recorded yesterday in the office of the probate clerk:
 s5C,0O0-The Birmingham Dental Bur company. with F. s. Andrews, president; G. l.. Youngblood. vice president, and J. w. Hanchey, secretary -treastrer
 $20OO-McDonald Grocery company, J. W. McDonald. president and treasurer, and J. H. Myre, Jr., secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
High School Opens

Marion, September 3.-(Special.) 1.-The second session of Perry County High school opened today with an attendance far in excess of last year, and should all come who are expected later 1t will be necessary, to increase the faculty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
Skull Fractured by. Robbers

Chattanooga, September 3.-(Special) ) Will Wallace the son of an Atlanta phy- sician. was found today in the railroad yards in a serious condition as the result of fractured skull. It is thought that he will recover. Wallace was knocked in the head and robbed by unknown men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04

For rents Exchange Hotel, north east corner of Morris avenue and 30th atreet, ground floor, cafe and S7 rooms all completely furnishcdJ steam heat and other cOnveniences. For further information apply to W. B. Leedy Real Estate q Ins. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
CHIEF PAGAN ILL

Chief of Police Martin Eagsn is seriously i'll at his residence. 1109 North Eleventh street. with ptonlaine poisoning. It was re- ported last nght that he was out of danger but still very weak. He will be prevented from work ing for sometime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
PERSONAL

Morris Berk of The Fashion has re- turned from the eastern markets. having completed his purchases for the fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04

 fortunate as to not be blessed with the distinction of getting along in the world as they should. Inspector Turner is just plain human, hence he is great fellow.
 l have seen him sit and listen to some sordid story being poured out by a shabbily dressed woman, with scanned face and bent figure. with as much re. spect and understanding as if that same woman were the queen of some great dominlon. He sometimes swallows hard and a sort of glaze covers his eyes. tha may be called suspicion of tear as he hears some mothers story about her wayward boy or girl.
 Measure of a Man
 detective had arrested a, slip of A girl on misdemeanor charge. The mother of this girl heard of the arrest and came down to headquarters to plead with the man who had made the arrest to give her daughter another chance. This man who did the arresting, had ar rested so many young girls, and placed the brand of criminal upon them py his convictions. that he listened to the old woman in listless manner and finally cut her off with: Don't make no difference what you say she's a bad un and l got to prosecute her.
 By some chance the mother of the sirl wandered up stairs in the offit e of the inspector. She did not know wnc he was. nor what he was. She was following the mother instinct to help her daughter regardless of how bad she might be. She commenced to tell her story to this kind faced young mai. H bade her have a seat, and he listened to all of 1t without any listlessness. then he touched bell at his desk and told an officer to bring the detective who made the arrest and his prisoner before him. The man said the girl was an old offender and was no good. He elared at thes old mother who was weeping silently He ragged about this mercy stuff," and when he got through, his superior, spoke: Turn her aloose, and don't hound her any more; give her another chance" and of all the happy old ladies the writer ever saw the ol,, woman who thanked Perry Turner was the happiest The girl hasn't been ar rested since; she Is living at home. She told her mother she didn't believe aEy one had any good word for her until she heard Inspector Turner's order. And the 'detective." forgot about that, aI- though 1t is the best part of the story. He Is no longer a detective. But the ii spector Is still on the job. and accord. Ing to all the dope" of the times he will be there for long time to come.
 Inspector Turner made his men step wearing bouquels. press their clothes. hold up their shoulders. and told them that they had to be courteous to every body. and that discretion was the best trait in an officer. and that they would have to work and work hard If they ex pected to be on his force But with all that-they all like htm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
NOTICE

All members of l1eeal s3, ,. D. |. U,. oS A.. VIII assemble fer the .I1aBer Day parsae 1t the city hal1, Msnday. Sep tenber c. CHAHLu9 L. NBUEps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
TODAY'S EVENTS

Alabama Safety association meets this afternoon at city hall. , Baseball, Birmingham vs. Atlanta, Rick wood Field at 3:sO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
At Photoplay Houses

Royal Family" with Ann Murdock
 Odeon Two-'"The Majesty of the Law with George Fawcett
 Princess-"The Way Back.' Edison fea- ture. 2 ,-,
 Vaudette-"Tam O Shanter," a Big-U feature.
 Odeon One-Charles Chaplin in Keystone comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
At the Theatres

Grand-"A Night at Canfield's," bur lesque; matinee at p. m.; night at 7:3O and g o'clock
 Orpheum-"HumanH Hearts," melodrama matinee al 2:S0 D. m; night at s:3O O clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-04
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were is- sued yesterday in the office of the pro- bate clerk:
 c. c. Aycock of Adamsville and Miss Bessie Ray.
 Hellis Tull, city, and Miss Helen Nelson Smith Adkins of Thomas and Mrs. Annie c. Jones.
 J. B. Weaver of Boyles and Miss Ora Sharit