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CONTRACTED FOR CONVICTS.
North Birmingham Company Leases
Eighty Men for Foundry Work.
The statement comes from President
Carmichael of the State Convict Commis
sion that eighty convicts have been
leased for work at North Birmingham.
They will be employed at the plant of
the Alabama Manufacturing Company,of
which Sam D. Jones is president.
Persons closely connected with the
company made statements recently that
the company would not use convicts
when questioned regarding the rumors
relative to th? matter. The following spe
cial received fiom the con espondent of
the Age-Herald at Montgomery throws a
different light upon the subject:
“The Alabama Manufacturing Com
pany. Sam D. Jones, president, of North
Birmingham, has signed a contract with
the State for the lease of eighty con
victs of the second and third classes to
i>e employed for foundry purposes. The
contract price Is $10 per month for, con
victs over 16 years of a£ej under* that
Bge, $5 per month. These codvi^ts should
have been taken a month ago, according
to the terms of the contract. President
Jones says he will be ready for them this
W’eek. The convict3 are ready to go.”
An effort to see Mr. Jone* was unsuc
cefsful. A telegram to Atlanta, his home,
brought the reply that he was out of the
city and would be absent for a week
The people of North* Birmingham aie
making objection* to the company's plac
ing convicts there, and may make some
legal effort to enjoin the company.
KNIFE GAME WITH MYSTERY.
Two Negroes Sent Up by Judge Feagin
for Swindling.
A unique manner of swindling nmf up
yesterday afternoon In Judge Feaglns
court. It is alleged that two negroes,
William Johnson and Bill Delaney, have
Invented some sort of a trick knife by
which they "Inveigle and Invite the un
weary," to fall Into their trap and then
skin him for all he has. The plan of
the knife Is a dark mystery, but William
Stoors, a white man, and Blit Farrel, a
negro, testified that they had met the
mystery and came off second best.
The negroes have not had time as yet
to have the Invention patented, their ar
reBt having come too quickly on the heels
of the perfecting of It but when they get
out of tt\e chalngang. to which Johnson
went for (50 days and Delaney for 90 In de
fault of fines of ISO each, they will fur
ther the Innocent looking pocket conveni
ence and wi]l then get It patented.
ANTI-DISPENSARY
TICKET WINS ODT
Florence. December 3.—(Special.)—In the
city election today, A. E. Walker wafe
elected Mayor by a majority of about
BO over B. B. Garner, the dispensary can
didate. Five of the seven anti-dispensary
candidates were elected on the Walker
ticket.
An attempt was made tonight to assas
sinate the Rev. Green, a colored Baptist
preacher, who was active In the election.
A shot was fired through a window at
■hort range, making a slight flesh wound.
Bloodhounds have been secured to track
the would-be assassin.
Salt Rheum
It may become chronic.
It may cover the body with
large, inflamed, burning, itching,
scaling patches and cause intense
suffering. It has been known to
do so.
Do not delay treatment.
Thoroughly cleanse the system
of the humors on which this
ailment depends and prevent their
return.
The medicine taken by Mrs. Ids E. Ward,
Cove Point. Md.. was Hood’s Sarsaparilla
She writes: “ I : ud a disagreeable itching on
my amis which i concluded was salt rheum.
I began taking Hood's Sarsaparilla and in
two days felt better. It was not long before
I was cured and I have never had any skin
disease since.’*
Hood’s Sarsaparilla
Promises to cure and keeps the
promise. It is positively une
qualed for all cutaneous eruptions.
> Take it. j
PHILIPPINES
PLEASED 1TI
THEJECISIDN
Its Announcement Causes Great
Jubilation Among Mer
chants and Public
U,S, MAY RETURN $7,000,000
Spanish Pleased, as They Have the
Same Rights as Americans—Or
ders Sent to Admit Im
ports Free. ,
Manila, December 3—The local news
papers here publshed extras when they
received the news of the United States
Supreme Court's decision in the "four
teen diamond ring" cases, that the Phil
ippines were American territory and the
imposition of duty on articles imported
into the United States from the Philip
pines is improper.
The announcement of the decision
caused great jubilation among the mer
chants and general public. Representa
tives of the principal business houses
say it will revolutionize the entire trade
of the Orient and the civilians and mili
tary men are pleased.
The civil authorities think the law
only applies to goods going into the
United States and awaiting an official
communication on the subject, since if
the decision holds here new means for
obtaining funds to run the government
will be necessary.
General Luke Wright, the vice Gov
ernor, thinks that a general revision of
taxation is Imperative.
Spanish merchants are pleased, since
Spanish goods, have the same treaty
rights as American. The collector of the
port, W. Morgan Shuster, says it means
returning $7,000,000 collected in duties by
the commercial officials.
May Need Legislation.
Washington, December o.—The Supreme
Court decision relative to the Philippines
has brought to the attention of leaders
in Congress the need of legislation for
the archipelago somewhere on the line
of that enacted for Porto Rico and par
ticularly dealing with revenue questions
and imports from the Philippines. Sueh
legislation will originate, in the House of
Representatives and it appears to be con
ceded that the ways and means commit
tee will deal only with questions outside
of those involving revenue.
It was remored today that the speaker
would probably announce the membership
of the Ways and Means Committee this
week owing to the first decision.
• It was stated at the war department
today that the decisions of the United
States Supreme Court, in the insular
cases, do not call for any change tn the
existing tariff arrangements In the Phil
ippines and. that it was not even deemed
necessary to issue instructions to the
civil governor of the islands on the sub
ject.
Admit Goods Free.
The secretary Of the treasury today is
sued to collectors of customs in the Unit
ed States a telegraphic order directing
them to admit free of duty goods import
ed from the Philippine islands. Following
Ik the order;
"Discontinue requirement entry and
collection of duty on merchandise shown
by manifest of vessel to be shlpp/d from
Philippines. Allow free delivery goods in
bond. Detains cigars and cigarettes un
til internal revenue stamps are affixed
under circulars 81 and 85 current year.
Refunds will be made by certified state
ment where protests ate duly filed."
TO GIVE BENEFIT CONCERT.
Musical Entertainment to Assist Reed
Miller and Miss Csrollne Miller.
On Thursday evening. December 19, a
benefit concert will be given at the Jef
ferson for Reed Miller and Miss Caroline
Miller. The proceeds will be used by
Mr. Miller and his sister in pursuing the
study of music in New York City.
Since coming to Birmingham about a
year ago Mr. Miller and Miss Miller have
won a great many friends. Both have
shown remarkable vocal talent and give
promise of a great deal more by develop
ment. They have been very willing to
give the public the benefit of their voices
for they have sung a great deal in the
various churches of the city.
At the present time both are singing
regularly at the Church of the Advent.
Last summer their vocal work formed one
of the most Important features of the
concerts at Lakevlew Park.
They will leave about Christmas for
New York, but will stop on the way a
short time at their old home in South
Carolina.
BESSEMER
Bessemer, December 3.—(Speeial.)—The
Tuesday Card Club met this afternoon at
the residence of Mrs. William H. H. Jud
son. Whist was the game for the after
noon, and the first prize, a handsome
vase, was won by Mrs. A. H. Handy. H.
L. Bains, William H. H. Judson, Lee
Moody and E. E. Vlnlng were the guests
of the club, and the two latter cut for
the second prize, a picture. Mr. Moody
wlnnig on the cut. The club will meet
next with Mrs. H. L. Bains.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church
were in charge at the grocery establish
ment of Willis & Edwards today, and In
spile of the inclement weather, had a
good patronage.
Hiss Florence Berry, who has been vis
iting her sister, Mr3. G. M. Lovejoy, and
relatives, in Birmingham for some weeks,
has returned to South Carolina.
Mr and Mrs. R. H. Pritchard went to
Gate City today, where they will spend
the week, returning here for s day or two
before leaving Monday Tor Orange Grove,
Fla., where they will spend the winter.
The Mozart Symphony Club, including
Miss Marl Stori, solo violin; Mr. Richard
Stolser. viola; Herr Theodore Hoch. vio
lin, and Mr. Mario Bloderk, all musicians
cf hign M finding. will appear at the li
brary on the night of December 10, under
the auspices of the Alkahest Association,
BONNE USE WILL
END JIBS WEEN
Witnesses Tell of Ayres Having
, a Revolver
IDENTIFY ONE IN COURT
Testimony of the Chemist That There
Were No Blood Stains On Mrs.
Bonine’s Wrapper !•
Refuted.
Washington, December 3.—The case of
Mrs. Lola Ida Bonlne, on trial for the
murder of James 8e>mour Ayres, Jr., Is
expected to go to the Jury the latter j
part of this week.
Three witnesses—Intimate friends of
Ayres—were put on the stand today and
swore that they had seen a revolver in
Ayres’ room. The wrapper worn by Mrs.
Be nine on the night of the tragedy was
again the subject of discussion, the de
fense putting on the stand witnesses
whose evidence was Intended to discredit
that given by Dr. 811a offer, the govern
ment expert, who had testified that a
careful examination of the wrapper had
failed to disclose the presence of any
blod spots thereon.
The pistol with which AyTes was killed
at the Hotel Kenmore last May figured
prominently In today's proceedings of
the case. Duncan B. Hubbard of Mount
Clemens, Mich., who formerly lived at
the Kenmore, testified that he had seen
a pistol in a bureau drawer In Ayres’
room and Identified the weapon in evi
dence as being similar to it.
Thomas Ford of Sanalac county, Mich.,
testified that while on a visit here last
January Ayres had loaned him a re
volver.
Resembled Ayres’ Pistol.
The witness described the weapon in de
tail, and said that the one with which
the killing was done closely resembled it,
even to certain marks on the handle.
J. P. Stevens also partially identified
the one in evidence. I
A. E. Burkley, a dyer and scourer, was4
called to refute the testimony of Dr.
Shaeffer. the expert who testified for the
prosecution. He said It was a simple
operation to remove blood spots from
garments and that he had frequently
done so in a manner to leave no trace of
the spots.
Witness also testified during the morn
ing session of the court to the dances
given frequently at the hotel where Ayres
and Mrs. Bonlne Were present and to the
bloody finger marks on the window cur
tain in Ayres’ room.
It is thought the case will go to the
Jury Saturday.
Wrapper Was Torn.
Carl E. Flather, a detective, testified re
garding the rents and tearB in the wrap
per worn by Mrs. Bonlne on the night of
the tragedy, and Dr. Sterling Ruffin de
tailed the various tests commonly em
ployed In determining the existence of
blood spots. He had examined several
specimens from the wrapper and had
found distinct evidences of blood on the
wrapper. The wrapper was also torn.
The witness was still on the stand when
court adjourned.
THE CITY.
Board of Revenue.—The Board of
Revenue was In session again yester
day. but nothing outside of routine
matter was attended to.
Marriage License.—Again yesterday
there was but one marriage license
issued, it being to C. L. Parsons to
wed Miss Hammie Franklin. Both are
of Bessemer.
Overcoat 8to!en.—William Green
hand reported last night to the police
department that he had had an over
coat valued at $20 removed from
2122% Second avenue.
Trial Set for Monday.—The prelim
inary trial of J. T. Alley, who is
charged with killing Lennle Sir#h, a
coloreu hoy, on t nanksglving. has
been set for next Monday morning.
Death of an Inrant.—The 11-month
old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Hopper
of West End died yesterday morning
at 3 o'clock. The interment will be at
2:30 this afternoon at Elm Leaf Cem
etery.
For Beating His Wife.—Thad Carr,
a negro, was sentenced to pay a fine
of $15 yesterday afternoon in Judge
Feagin’s court for beating his wife.
She appeareu against him and swore
that he had oeen beating her for some
time.
Pharmacy Incorporated.—The Wy
lam Pharmacy was incorporated yes
terday with a capital stock of $2,100,
those interested in it being Joseph
Martin of Wylam, Robert Neill of Dol
omite, Matthew Walker of Wylam, J.
H. Edwards, Dr. W. S. Rountree and
A. H. and Fred L. Sawyer, all of Wy
lam.
Board of Trade to Meet.—The board
of control of the Board of Trade will
hold a meeting this afternoon at 3
o'clock in the office of the board in
the National Bank building. The Board
of Trade will meet immediately after
the other meeting. The question of
army post and other matters will come
up for discussion.
Arested for Laroeny.—Tony Adams,
a negro, who was employed In the
Jewelry store of Abbott Brothers, was
arrested yesterday morning by Officers
Shirley and fcole on a charge of lar
ceny. It was reported to the police
that he had taken a pair of gold cuff
buttons and the works of a watch from
the store. Search of his house failed
to dlsoover the articles.
Carted 8tuff In Wagons.—No trace
has yet been found of the burglars who
took a quantity of merchandise from
the store of ueorge Carnes, in North
Birmingham, night before, last, about
3 o’clock. The burglars are said to
have obtained about $100 worth of
goods, and to have carted it away In
a wagon. The case is being looked up
by the police department.
In Circuit Court.—The following
cases were dismissed in the Circuit
Court yesterday: W. C. Stewart vs.
Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham;
Will Alston vb. Tennessee Coal, Iron
and Railroad Company: Mrs. Rebecca
Dowdall vs. South* my.
The James E. Rem R.
Sblfflet case result' 1.
Tried to Open Tn tob
inson was given a 90
days by Judge Feagin at the matinee
held yesterday afternoon. The negro
was accused of petty larceny. It seems
that he made an attempt to open a
trunk which was standing near an
open door, and the case waB therefore
made petty larceny, as would have
been the case had he broken open the
door.
Saw Negro Turning Lamp Down.—
A. Hackey, who lives at the corner of
Nineteenth Btreet and Sixth avenue,
reported yesterday morning to the po
lice department that he had been
awakened yesterday morning about
3.30 o’clock by a noise In his room and
.hat he discovered a negro In the act
of turning me lamp down. He gave
chase, but the negro beat him to the
window and esvaped.
Back to Indianapolis.—Detective
Flenn of the Indianapolis police force
carried W. W. Pettygrew back to In
dianapolis last night, where the pris
oner is charged with burglary and
grand larceny. The man was arrested
several nights ago by Policeman Sam
uel Hamilton at the corner of Twenti
eth street and Third avenue. The
charge against reuygrew in Indianap
olis 1b that he took *640 out of the safe
of J. W. Flanner, an undertaker, by
whom he was employed as confidential
clerk.
PERSONAL
Mrs. Sam E. Cowin, wife of the Centrat
of Georgia agent, left yesterday for Bon
Air, Va.. her former home, where she
will spend the holidays.
Florence Hotel Arrivals: George W. J
Watson, New York; C. Pearce, Mobile;
Charles Sparkes, Bhelby, Ala.; J. D.Moore,
Atlanta; M. Landauer, Cincinnati; Dan
B. Minikin, Dayton. O.; C. B. Thomas,
F. Peter, May line; H. T. Peters, Carbon
Chattanooga; P. Strauss, Cincinnati; Q.
Hill, Ale.; Mrs. Newberry, Goodwater.
Ala.; J. W. Penn, Atlanta; G. G. Brit
ton, Anniston; E. E.. Minton, Gerogla;
Walter Hoffman, New York; D. 8. Wal
raven, A. F. Woodmansee, Atlanta;
R. L. Lewis, Sterrltt, Ala.; W. E. Volt*,
Selma; M. A. Ford, Chattanooga; J.
Levin, New York; J. C. Forbes, Atlanta;
Tyler Calhoun, Nashville; L. A. Tealey,
Cullman; B. B. Hollomon, Mobile; R. P.
Karson, New York; V. Baxley, Selma; J.
W. Niles, Nashville; Wm. Weatherford,
Selma; Frank H. Bryan, New Orleans;
B. T. Bache. Atlanta; B. M. Neece,
Huntsville; S. J. McGarry, Atlanta; S. R.
Stewart. Selma; W. N. Maddox. Eason
vllle, Ala.; E. R. Collins, Easonvllle, Ala.;
John T. Burton, New York; Charles P.
Jlnckinson, Boston; J. C. Tollman, Chi
cago: Thomas W. Jordon, Baltlmoed! H.
H. Whalen, Atlanta.
Declare Themaelves Indeptndent.
Cincinnati, December 3.—Twenty-live
of the leading shoe manufacturing Arms
of this city have decided to post In thejr
factories tomorrow declaring their Inde
pendence of labor organizations. They
declare their shops free, and promise to
protect and to treat kindly all who are
willing to work under such an arrange
ment. If this provokes a strike over 1000
employes will be affected.
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