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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
WOMEN N|NJUREDON BESSEMER CROSSING Heroic Act of Watchman. Aged Man Seriously Hurt MAY DAY MEET HELD Fred Wilson RecOvers Consciousness But Cannot Account fol. His
 COndition-General News
 of the Marvel City
MAY DAY MEET HELD

Bessemer, May 1.--(special.)-Jim Gaff- ney, better known as Uncle Jimmy and J. c. Fountain were injured this after noon about o'clock when a southbound freight train on the Alabama Great Southern railroad struck them at the Twentieth street crossing. Jacobs ambu- lance was immediately called and both were rushed to the Elizabeth Duncan hos pital, where they were given medical at tention. From what could be learned MT. Fountain, who is watchman at the Twentieth street crossing of the Alabama Great Southern railroad, saw freight train coming just as MT. Gaffney, who is 94 years of age, started to cross the tracks. He holloed that the train was coming, but MT. Gaffney being deaf, did not hear him and kept on coming across the tracks. MT. Fountain, seeing that the train would hit him, jumped on the track in an effort to save the mans life, and both men were struck by the train and thrown several feet. On examination by Dr. s. E. Grout who attended the men, it was found that MT. Fountain shoul- der was fractured and he was badly skinned and bruised about the body, while MT. Gaffney had one ear almost torn from his head and was badly lacerated and bruised. His injuries are considered se- rious on account of his age, while MT. Fountain will probably be able to be re- moved to his home in a few days. Both men were reported to be resting as well as could be expected tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
TRAINED BUYER NEEDED ON BOARD
 OF REVENUE
R. B. Rogers Fully Qualified
 by Long Experience
East Lake, Ala, May 1, 1916

East Lake, Ala, May 1, 1916. To the Voters of Jefferson County:
 R. B. Rogers of East Lake is a good man to elect on the board of revenue from any and every viewpoint, but especially from one. We ought to select him May one of the five, for his long experiences with Earle Brothers as buyer (and their predecessors, certain ly fits and qualities him to fill one place on the board of revenue, that of purchasing agent, better than any man in the race. No firm or corporation would select man as buyer who was not trained in buying. The buyer for Jefferson county is the most important position in the county under the new law He must purchase supplies for Hillman hospital, aims house, county farm. pest house, convict camps, county Jail, besldes mules, road machinery and supplies for all road and bridge work as we'll as everything used by all county officers. R. B. Rogers is the only man in the rsce who Is we'll qualified to fill this po1ition.
 Then listen. He is honest. My. my how important to have man to fill this place who cannot be tricked CT bought
 voter, think this over. Ask any of the merchants in Birmingham regard ihg the qualifications of R. E. Rogers. Ne owe 1t to ourselves tc clect him.
 W. k. HILLIARp. (Paid political advertisement.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
: MAY DAY MEET

The May Day meet which was held this afternoon at the city park by the senior class of the Bessemer high school was success from every standpoint and neat sum was realized and will go towards the publication of the "Kalsta," the high school annual Several new high school records were established for this district one being the pole vault of IS feet, 10 inches, which was tied by Shelby Martin and Ralph Merritt The local high school surpassed the records made by the Bir- mingham high school in the pole vault standing broad jump and 100-yard dash A large number of girls entered several of the contests with the boys and made splendid showings. The wonder of the day was the running broad jump of Miss Emily Kitto, who made the remarkable distance of 14 feet inches. The boys qualifying for class A medals as offered by the University of Alabama for high school boys running 100-yard dash in 13 seconds, running broad jump of 4 feet 4 inches, and chinning the bar nine times were: William Lowery, Virgil Hawkins. Ralph Merritt, Shelby Martin, Joe Hous- ton and Lee Martin. The bicycle race.
 Y of mile, was won by Dan Houston, his time being 50 seconds. There were a number of other comedy features which proved very amusing. The faculty of the local high school is proud of the showing made by the pupils this afternoon and they are being congratulated on all sides. A large crowd was present and enjoyed the affair, which was one of the most enjoyable given by the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

The Avon Comedy Four and the Alex ander Kids are close rivals for first honors on the bill now current at the Lyric theatre. The quartet is composed of singers and comedians who not only have excellent voices and sing swell, but are far above the average in their fun-making. They were recalled repeat edly last night and were forced to re- spond to so many encores that the per formance was delayed about 20 minutes. The Hebrew impersonator was particu- larly funny.
 The Alexander children are three of the cleverest youngsters on the stage. One is so tiny that she can barely toddle, but is nevertheless a born comedienne,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
MAN OF MYSTERY

Fred H. Wilson, who has been at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital since Friday morning at o'clock, when he was found iE an unconscious condition in Fourth al- ley, has regained consciousness. Accord ing to a statement made by hln he is a railroad man and has recently been en- ployed by the Southern Railroad company working out of Asheville N C., as a con- ductor. He came to Bessemer he stated, last Thursday night on the Alabama Great Southern railroad to accept a po- sition with the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company at Fossil, and that aft- CT getting off the train here he went to a livery stable near the station. and re- mained there for sometime, after which he remembers nothing. He says he had not been robbed, as all of his possessions were found on him, nor had he been struck with sandbag. He could not &C., count for his spell of inconsistencies, nor could the physicians who attended him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
DONLAN RECIPIENT
 OF PRESENTATION
New Officers of the Ensley Precinct Installed by
 Chief Eagan

Before all of the members of the Ems
 ley police department and number of citizens, Capt Alex Cochran was formally installed as the head official of the local department, and at the same time the rank of sergeant was conferred upon Of- fcer Tom English. Both of these men have been on the force number of years. and are considered very capable and ef
 ficient officers and are being congratu- lated by their fellow officers and a large number of the citizens upon their promo tion. In Captain Cochran the Ensley citi- zens believe they have a competent of-
 ficial, capable of handling every propo- sition that may come before him and that Sergeant English will make Captain Coch- ran valuable assistant. Chief Martin Eagan in a short talk installed the new
 officers, telling them of their duties and
 wished each much success in their new
 position. He also paid very high tribute
 to Capt M. J. Donlan, who resigned.
 AS mark of appreciation of Captain
 Donlan the members of the local de-
 pantment presented him with handsome
 trunk and travelling bag, which contained
 several fine articles of wearing apparel. The presentation was made by Officer
 Mike Shevlin, who in few words pre- sented the gift, and assured Captain Don- Ian that they would always remember him, not only as their superior officer, but as their friend Captain Donlan made a fitting response and thanked the boys for their remembrance and said that whenever he could be of any service to
 any of them they must not hesitate to
 call on him. He also spoke highly of the
 two newly elected officers and urged the men to be as faithful to them as they
 had been to him, as they had two splen- did men as their superior officers.
 In few words Captain Donlan then presented Captain Cochran with his gold badge which he has worn while the head of the local department and asked that the new captain keep it in remembrance of him and wear it as long as he is at the head of the department.
 The gift came as surprise to Captain Cochran, who expressed deep apprecia- ton of the graceful compliment, and stat. ed that he would value the badge highly not for it's value but as sincere | token of their mutual friendship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02

of Mr. and Mrs w. H. Thornton, is suffering double fracture of the arm, caused by fall from the veranda of their home at Terrace Park, Sunday afternoon. While the injuries are very painful, the little fellow is doing as well as could be expected.
 The regular meeting of the Steel City lodge No. 190, Knights of Tythias. will be held in their new hall on Ave nue D tonight beginning at o'clock. Besides the regular routine business several candidates will be initiated into the order. All members are re- quested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
MASONIC ENTERTAINMENT

Elaborate preparations are being made for the entertainment which will be given at the Ensley Masonic tenn pie Wednesday evening, beginning at 7:30 o'clock, by the members Of the EnsIey lodge No. 560. Joe Lowry. who is in charge of the programme, stated that arrangements are being made to have pr. R. M. Cunningham, Charles R. West, Mrs. D. A. Echols,, James Bauer and several other make shor. addresses on the occasion. A musical programme will also be rendered and refreshments will be served. The en- tertainment is given for Uncle Jim my" Bauers. who for the past two weeks has been working at the tenn pie and making a number of improve ments. As to what changes have been made no one knows but Uncle Jimmy. as he has kept the hall locked and will not allow anyone to enter until Wednesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
H. M. ARCHIBALD For Board of Revenue

To the Voters of Jefferson County:
 There are many new propositions coming up in our county during the next four years and it is extremely important that a strong board of rev enue be chosen, and in looking over the list of candidates to be selected from. there is no one better suited for this important office than MT. H. M. Archibald. He is a man of the highest order of integrity, conservative, safe and of sound business judgment and with more of his type in public office there would be less misapplication of public funds and the taxpayer will get more value received for the funds paid Into the public treasury.
 Your support is solicited.
 TAXPAYER. Paid political advertisement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
Big Four Revenues Increase

Cincinnati, May 1.-An increase in t net operating revenues of the Clevelan road of s6092e57s during the month March over the preceding month was al nounced by the railroad here today. Fl the three months ending March a ti. road showed a net increase of s1 1928, 1S5.l in operating revenues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
McAdoo at Havana

Havana, May 1.--William c. McAdoo, Secretary of the United States Treasury, arrived here today on the cruiser Ten nessee from his South American trip. He was greeted on board the warship by members of the Cuban cabinet, aides to President Menocal, William E. Gonzales. American minister to Cuba, and members of the legation staff, who escorted him A shore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02

stitution in connection with the budge The motion for the impeachment of t President was sent to the senate al
 the approval of that body is expected The city is quiet and order preva
 throughout the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
GENERAL NEWS

The residence of Sol Erlick on Sixth avenue, between Eighteenth and Nine- teenth streets, was entered by a thief last night and a pocketbook containing about S6 in cash was stolen from the pockets of Alex Guss, who boards there. It appears that the thief went into MT. Guss bedroom, taking his clothes Into the yard where they were found this morning, the pockets having been rifled and the pocketbook stolen. Nothing else in the house was touched
 In recorders court this morning, L. N. Wilson was given a fine of $1OO including costs, by Judge I. A. Lewis on a charge of carrying concealed pistol. w. F. Smith was also given a hearing and was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
Steamer Destroyed by Fire

Cincinnati, May 1.-The passenger steamer Indiana, owned by the Louis- vile and Cincinnati Packet company, was practically destroyed by fire at her wharf here today The cause of the fire has not been determined. No one was aboard when the fire started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
Dominican President Impeached

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, May 1.-Gen. Juan I. Jimines, president of the Dominican Republic. was inn peached today by the Chamber of Depu- ties for an alleged violation of the con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
HAWKINS

Who is a young man, born and raised in this county, and has been thoroughly trained in office and clerical work, which training eminently qualities him to discharge the duties of the office he seeks.
 He has always been active in the ranks of the Democratic party, being at the present time member of the State Executive Committee.
 He has never held an elect i've office of profit.
 He pledges himself to give efficient service, and at all times to be courteous and ac- commodating to the public.
 Help elect Hawkins and thereby encourage the young men of the county in their as- 'pirations to seek positions of honor and trust at the hands of the people, and at the same time discourage the policy of enriching one man and barring g the door of hope to all others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
GADsDEN

Gadsden, May 1.-(Special) )--Ten per cent increase in wages went into eff feet today for 2350 men in Gadsden, employed in five plants. Two thousand of these are steel plant workers, and the balance pipe shop men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
Jas. Y. Hawkins For Tax Collector
BOWERS

Who earned a living out of this office for IT years and then asked you to promote him, which you did by elect ing him tax collector for four years.
 He is receiving under the FEE SYSTEM approximately s25,o0O a year, or $1O0,0OO for the four years given him as a promotion.
 On a salary basis this office will pay $4,000 a year, or $16,000 for a term of four years, and he is asking you to further reward him by election for four years more, which would round out 25 years.
 If this life tenure in office is tolerated by the voters of this county what hope has a man on the outside to aspire to a public office?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02


 the balance pipe shop men.
 Seventeen young men and women will receive diplomas from the Etowah county high school Friday evening, when Rev. F. w. Brandon of the First Methodist church of Anniston will de- liver the class address The commence ment exercises will begin Wednesday and continue the following Tuesday.
 A real fox chase will be one of the features of the Travellers Protective association state convention in Gads- den Friday and Saturday. A red fox will be released and 50 or 50 fox hounds will poin in the chase. Further plans for the convention will be made lat tonighte meeting of committees at the Chamber of Commerce.
 Monday services will be held Tues day. Wednesday and Thursday by min- isters of Gadsden and Alabama City at the Gadsden car works, the Dwight Manufacturing company and the South ern Manufacturing company.
 While on his way home on Locust street Saturday night. John Morgan was attacked by an unknown man. In the scuffle, Morgan received gash in the neck.
 Repairs on the Alabama company are being made as rapidly as material ar rives. The stockhouse and trestles are being framed up and tracks being re- paired.
 At special meeting of the council the aldermen unanimously voted for a |25 per cent reduction in street lighting rates, or from $50 to $60 a year for each arc. The contract between the lefty and the Alabama City, Gadsden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02

Elect Hugh McCeever on the board of revenue and that cry. ~nv r,uI- fell throu9h that wooden hridre. viii stop. It will be stepped by repiac- ing thc wooden bridges with a con crete one. IT "
 Paid political advertisement by Hugh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02

and Attalla Railroad company pro vided for revision on May l. Tn company has not stated whether tn revised rates will be satisfactory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02

At a conference today between Mayor J. P. Stewart of Attalla and General Agent L. Sevier and Superintendent Ed wards of the Alabama Great Southern and Southern railroads, it is believed the subject under discussion was a new passenger station for Attalla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
PERSONALS

Mrs. George Mcdowell has been re- moved from the Elizabeth Duncan hos. pital, where she has been for the past few days.
 pr. A. E. Patton has returned from Tuscaloosa. where he has been visiting relatives for the weekend
 MT. and Mrs. w. s. Eidge have returned from Panama City, Fla, where they went several weeks ago for the benefit of MT. Eidges health.
 The many friends of Mrs Connie Bat son will regret to learn that she is seriously i'll at the Elizabeth Duncan hos. pital. where she underwent an operation.
 Mrs. Marietta Huffman. who has been teaching the~past year at Concord. Is inc guest of relatives in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02

fined $25 for carrying concealed pistol and $50 for having more whisky in his possession than the law allows.
 Band Nos and of the Ladies Aid society of the First Baptist church held an interesting meeting this afternoon at the church at which time the lesson was taken from The Kings Highway" with Mrs M. P. Reynolds as leader A cOl- lection was taken for the orphans and several talks were made by members present
 The Mildred Rutherford Historical circle will meet Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. R. M. Childress on Sixth avenue. All members are urged to be present.
 The carpenter shop at the Bessemer rolling mill of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company was slightly dam aged by fire this morning about il :5O o'clock. The local fire department an- swered the call and the pfaze was ex- tinguished. The damage will amount to about $1O
 The Rev. M. K. Thornton, pastor of the First Baptist church of Bessemer, is con- ducting revival services at the Calvary Baptist church at Fountain Heights this week.
 The Baptist Young Peoples union will hold social meeting Friday night at the church and extensive arrangements are being made for same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
GENERAL NEWS

Several arrests were made yesterday afternoon by the Ensley police depart ment for Jumping" electric meters. The officials of the Ensley branch of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company made complaints that certain people were jumping their me- ters and upon investigation yesterday two parties were arrested. This is the first arrest in sometime for this vio- lation and Captain Cochran has de- tailed several men to watch for fur ther violations.
 A pocketbook with some small change and several other articles was found yesterday by one of the police- men and is at the local station. The owner of same can have it by calling at the station and naming the articles inside the purse.
 Twelve negroes were fined s10 each by Judge J. T. Lowry yesterday morn- ing in the Ensley police court on a charge of Sunday gaming. The negroes were arrested by Officers Wiggin, Long, Granger and W. Sandefer. Sal. lie Spears, a negro woman, was fined $100 for violating the prohibition law and $3 extra for the arresting officers yesterday morning in the police court The blind tiger squad has been very active during the past two weeks and large number of violators have been arrested and convicted.
 All members of the Ensley High School Improvement association have been requested to attend the meeting of the association to be held this aft ernoon beginning at 2:15 o'clock, at which time the annual election of of- ficers will be held. An unusually in- teresting programme has been ar- ranged and all interested are invited to attend.
 Bradley Thornton, the 5-year-old son
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18
RAILROAD PROBES \
CAUSE OF WRECK
General Superintendent at Lin
coin in Personal Charge of.
Burlington Investigation.
ENGINEER TELLS HIS STORY

Investigation of the Burlington
stock train wreck near ,Smithheld,
Neb., which resulted in the death e
eleven persons and the injury of six
teen others, is still being vigorously
PURSUED by officials OF the railroad in
an effort to determine the cause of the
catastrophe. VI" .'
The local headquarters have or
dered f. Bignell, the genera, super
intendent at Lincoln, to personally
take charge OF the roads inquiry and
to continue the investigation until he
has learned all the facts in the ~ase.
Full reports of the coroner's inquest
have been received, but the road in
tends to pursue ats, inquiry still
further. 'r -. -
Rails Slippery. -
E. f. Patton, engineer Of the third
section of the train which ran into
the rear end of the second section,
told his story at the inquest held at
Smithheld. He asserted he was rum
ming at speed OF about twenty miles
an hour. when he suddenly saw the
red lights Of the second section at
distance of about twenty or twenty
FIVE car lengths. II Immediately set
the air." he testified, "but the rails
were slippery on account OF a misty
rain, which also obscured. the view,
and was unable to stop in time to
prevent the collision. had de-
creased the speed to ten miles an
hour when the crash came"
No Signals Flashed. jsi5
He further testified that he re-
ceived no warning signals nor did he
see any hagman. His first intimation
of the presence OF the second section
was when he saw the red lights on
the rear car.
He said he had white lantern
burning as an engine headlight be-
cause the headlight on the engine had
llurncd out.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18
Br!gadier Pebbles Praises
Salvation Armv Workers

Brigadier A. B. Pebbles Of Des
Moines is in the city inspecting the
local Salvation Army and its rescue
home. Brigadier Pebbles expressed
himself as highly pleased with the
work of the army in Omaha. He is
accompanied by his wife. who is also
active in Salvation Army work, and
their small daughter, Margaret. They
are at the Fontenelle.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18
George & Company
902 City National Bank Bldg.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

feet south of Dodge. east side, 30x126
Ten Eycke II. Fonda, jr., and wife
to Stanley F. Wysocki. Thirty NTH
avenue. so feet south Of Howard
street. west side. 44xf00. .........
J. C. Bixby a. Son to Emma Hogle,
Nicholas street, so feet east of For
ty-hrst street. north side. 60xi50..
Sophia l.. Sigwart and husband to
Minnie Miller ct al. Twenty sixth
street. 1873 feet north OF Cunning
street, west side, 81. 3i.26xl26,........
Fred N. Davis and wife to Gerhart H..
Meyer. Harncy street, 167 feet west
of Park avenue. north side. +2xt32. 7.00t
John E. Griswold and wife to Fred D.
Hodges. Fortieth street, l50A feet
north of Bancroft street. west side,
60xl27. undivided one half, ......,.
Retta Healy to Fred d. Hodges. north
west corner Fortieth and Bancroft.
12fxloSN ....,.,....., ,.'..,.......
Ella j. Brown to Kathleen Russell.
southwest corner Thirty NTH ave-
nue. and Jackson street. 6sx62 ......
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18
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