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The age-herald., 1902-01-17
BIG INCREASE IN
 LICENSE FOR 1902
PROBATE OFFICE TAKES IN FROM $1o,0oo TO $12,0o0 MoRE-oNE HUNDRED AND FIVE ADDI- TioNAL PERMITS ISSUED.

The officials in the probate office have not yet added up the amount of money received so far from the sale of licenses. This will not be known exactly until the end of the month
 An estimate places the total amount re- ceived to date at close to hundred thousand dollars.
 'The receipts" said Judge Stiles yes- terday, run about $1O,O0O to s12.OOO ahead of last year.
 This is good showing for the county when it is considered that few of the numerous fruit stands in the city took out their state and county licenses. not knowing whether they would be allow ed to remain in business.
 The total mum Der of licenses issued up to last night was 105 greater than dur ing the same time last year. There have been many consultations during the past year and now one license is all they re- quire whereas formerly 1t took several
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
INQUIRE FOR CALLAN. Wife of Harbin Telegraphs to Chief About Husband Being Cut.

Chief of Police Austin received tele- gram yesterday afternoon from John P. Callan, of Knoxville. Tenn. inquiring about the arrest of Barney Callan. A re- ply was sent stating Barney was held in the city jail on a charge of assault with intent to murder on Jesse Harbin in Dish- eroon's saloon. Eye witnesses claim that Barney Callan was tine one that did the cutting.
 A telegram was received few minutes previous to the other enc from Mrs. Jesse Harbin inquiring if the rumors of her hus- band getting cut were true. She also re- ceived a reply in the affirmative.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
His Memory Defective.

q don't rememebr what I said after the killing, as I was excited. I told them
 anybody could arrest me, as l was law
 abiding man"
 The defendant then told about being hit on the head ten years ago. Some of the jurors examined the injury. He also told of being struck by fragment or a shell
 during the war.
 On cross-examination he testified that
 Austin said that Little told him that the
 defendant had said to Little that Aus
 tin was the wrong man for his Oittle's s)
 plantation. II told Austin" continued Sudduth, that I dId not say this. but he began to curse me anyway. "I did not go home after my pistol, but | to get my mule. I told MT. Stone that Austin had abused me and that I was going to ask him to explain himself. in tending to explain myself" l John G. Bradley, clerk of the Crimina l Court 'the host of Bradley's camp" ther | took the stand.
 | He testified that several times whisky was hidden from Sudduth to keep hin | from get ting drunk. He remembered tho | time when Shugart wanted the whisky hic l from Sudduth. But" said the witness 1ockingly, "I think Mir. Shugart wanted | the whisky himself He remembered MT Shugart telling him that Sudduths mind was affected.
 "Sudduth said the witness. acted like other people except when he was drink ing when he became boisterous and quar-
 relsome.
 Court then adjourned until this morn
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
CHEFS MEET NEXT
 IN TUSCALOOSA
BRIEF BUSINESS SESSION HELD AND ASSOCIATION ADJoURNS. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND A LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE.

Tuscaloosa was chosen yesterday as the next meeting place of the Alabama Asso- citation of Chiefs of Police and Marshals Tuscaloosa and Huntsville both extended invitations.
 Several important matters were set tied at the meeting yesterday morning It was decided to print the constitution and bylaws and distribute them at once. Each mem Der of the association was re- questioned to write the senator and con- gressmen from his district urging them to endorse and vote for the National Bu- reau of Identification bill which is pending in the house of representatives.
 The board of directors was elected, con- sisting of Chief McGill, of Tuscaloosa Chief Monnier. of Demopolis; Chief Camp. of Ensley. Chief McGregor. of Tuscum- bia.
 A legislative committee was appointed to endeavor to get the proper legislation in regard to the associations It consists of Marshal Schneider, of Cullman; Chief Lewis, of Talladega: Chief Bryan, of Anniston; Marshal Hester, of Colum- biana; Chief McGill of Tuscaloosa.
 A vote of thanks was returned to the City of Birmingham, the board of police commissioners. the Elks Lodge and Chief Austin for the courtesies extended the association during the meeting.
 The association decided 1t best for the secretary to distribute circulars in refer ence to criminals wanted. Reports will be forwarded to him and he will in turn send them to the other cities in the state A system of exchange of pictures of crim- inals was also discussed and will be adopted
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
BOTH BOUND OVER.
Members of Southern Train Crew Who
 Figured in Collision.

Conductor C. s. Plecker and Engineer A. B. Rogers, who had charge of the Southern Railway switching train which backed into street car on the East Lake line several weeks ago and killed Conductor Jones of the street car and a negro brakeman of the train. were yes- terday bound over on a charge of murder in the second degree.
 The trial was held before Justice H. B. Abernathy. who allowed both to secure their release upon bonds of $500 each.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
JESSE MOSS BOUND
 OVER IN TWO CASES
Desperate Negro Who Attempted to Kill Policeman Cole Has
 Preliminary Hearing.

Jesse Moss, the negro who cut and dis armed Policeman Cole Saturday and af- forwards shot at Street Guard Staggers was bound over to the criminal court yes- terday by Judge Feagin on two charges of assault with intent to murder. The bond in each was $500, in default of which he was committed to the Jefferson county jail.
 Moss mads no defense on charge of assaulting Policeman Cole, but denied shooting at the guard. He claims he tripped and that the gun fired accident ally when he fell. Witnesses swore that he did not fall.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
TO BE OUT IN FEW DAYS.
Miss Huskinson, Accidentally Shot at
 Jail, Is Doing Well.

Miss Mary Huskinson, who was shot through the leg by the accidental dis charge of Warden Mack Rittenberry's pis- tol while on visit to the city all Wedn- esday night, is resting wei! at st. Vim cents hospital.
 The hospital physicians, sfter a careful examination. stated the wound was not a few days.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
| WILL CONTINUE | FIGHT ON FRUIT STANDS TILL WON Efforts Will Now be ConCentrat- ed on Getting Ordinance
 Through CLEAR ALL DISTRACTIONS Ward Resolution Provides for Sweep ing Law-Mr. Estes Tells Funny
 Story About Action
 of Board.
CLEAR ALL DISTRACTIONS

The action of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on the petition of the Com mercial Club and Retail Grocers' Associa- ton, asking for the abatement of the sidewalk fruit stand nuisance. did not end the fight against the stands. It will be continued in one way or another until relief is secured
 For the present the fight will be con- centrated in securing the passage of the ordinance for which the Ward resolu- tion provides, forbidding the placing of Instructions of any kind on the side walks This resolution if passed will have the practical effect of closing every fruit stand in Birmingham, but at the same time it will prohibit the display of mer- chandise by any merchant or the open ing of boxes on the sidewalks.
 Alderman Ward explained the full meaning of the resolution yesterday as follows: w
 To Clear Sidewalks.
 "The effect of the resolution will be the closing of all fruit stands. the re- moval of all dry goods displays, or dis plays of merchandise of any character, and the clearing of all basement steps now leading down from sidewalks
 'Tt may be slightly sweeping in its character, but my argument is the side walks are for the people, and we should allow the people to have them if they wish, no matter what may be lost by so doing I feel sure the ordinance will be passed for every man last night ex- pressed himself as being in favor of nov ing everything from the sidewalk"
 MT. G. H. Estes, chairman of the com mittee which presented the matter to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, said yes terday:
 q was certainly greatly surprised at the action of the board in turning down our petition, and making us go way back and sit down. as it were. Especially so when the fact of the strength of our pe- tition was so apparent. The action re- minded me of that story of the farmer and the little bull.
 Council and the Bull.
 "At one time young bull was busliy engaged in gazing at the world from the track of a railroad line when a coming train was spied. With anger rising at the sight of the coming, puffing, smoking engine the bull puffed up and proceeded to make an onslaught on the train. The result can well be pictured. A farmer standing nearby walked up. and looking at what remained of the animal. said
 "I admire your pluck, but damn your judgment
 "'The councils action clearly showed reversal of the old proverb, vox populi. vox dei,' making 1t the voice of the Dago is the voice of the council.
 "The fight will be continued. At the present I can only report results of the Commercial Club and await instructions"
 The Greeks and Italians throughout the city were in great glee over the win ming of the fight
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
Says Judgment Was Good.

pr. c. w. Ellis testified that the evening before the killing he gave MT. Sudduth 2 pre- scrirtion containing two and one-half ounces Of diluted alcohol and pne-half ounce of valer.an. He was 10 take ta- ble spoonful at a cese. There was not enough alcohol to seriously affect q man even if it was all taken at once.
 The witness regarded Sudduth as man good judgment and a successful trad CT.
 John Shugart one of the defendants B attorneys, was the next witness. He stat ed he had known the defendant IS years
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
Austin Cursed Him.

Austin also said to me that he could whip me and my son. He cursed me and followed me. I had the pistol with me all the time I went home but did not go in the house. 1 got mule and started back to town. My son followed me on another mule. l intended to have the mule shod.
 T saw Austin standing on the top step of the postofffce 1 called to him to come over to me and explain what he said. He started towards me and l told him to stop within ten feet. He cursed me again and said he would shoot it out or cut it out and he rushed on me and put his hand to his hip pocket and then shot. l had taken my pistol out when asked him to stop. He saw me do it, l retreated several steps to avoid him but I had to shoot him in sef-defense. had received notice of threats he had made against me.
 "The trouble had begun about COW case. I had asked them not to put me on the stand and offered to pay part the value of the COW rather than go on the stand had sold the COW to MT. Hughes.
 q had never said anything to Bill Lit tie about MT. Austin and l told him so. I only weighed 14O pounds at the time of the killing. MT Austin was pow erful man. much stronger than me and younger l could not have handled him with my hands.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
Defendant Takes Stand.

The defendant then took the stand. '1 am 54 years old,' he said in answer to questions. 'I was very feeble at the time of this killing. l had been in the water the day before and got chilled. I started to town about 10 o'clock and be- fore starting drank some medicine pr. Ellis had given me. I carried a pistol with me when 1 went to town. 1 had been carrying it several days being away from home most of the time. l had had the pistol three years. I went to Morris to sell guano. l saw Austin about 1 o'clock in Rogers store. I was feeling very bad and leaned against the counter When l saw him I walked out. He fol- lowed and said he was going to kill me as I had been interfering with his busi- ness. l walked away between two houses and met MT. James. I asked him for some whisky, which he gave me.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
D. 3. BUSTERS -. NEW YEARS RESOLUTION.

I resolve to give all my customers a discount of 10 per cent on goods bought from me within the next thirty days. have new and up-to-date mid winter shipment of ladies' mems. misses. boys and babies shoes in all of the heels and toes. I can fit any foot and pocketbook in the world
 My making and repair department. leather and findings department. best in city.
 So as to accommodate the working peo- pie who can't get off by o'clock to have their shoes fitted. I'll keep open from 6:3O a. m. till 9.p. m. Saturday night till 12 o'clock. My shoemakers work by the piece; my clerks get off at 6 o'clock.
 D. 3. ULSTER,
 The Practical Shoe Man.
 2f7 Nineteenth Street. Goods delivered to any part of cIty Phone 1i2z.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham, January 16, 1902. Local observations during the 24 hours ending D. m, Central time:
The age-herald., 1902-01-17

He knew of the defendant being struck on the head by Malone. He was confined to his bed for two months. His mind was affected by the injury and he was at times curious and acted ds man of unsound mind. He told of an incident about year later when Sudduth rushed into his house, exclaiming They are after ne" He also testified as to cer- tain threats of Austin being communicat- eo to Sucduth. He told of the effect of whisky or Sudduth and how one day when Sudduth came to John Bradiey's camp they had to hide the whisky to keep him from getting it.
 'Is it not fact that the whisky was short and you were hiding it from all visitors, rot hay ing enough to go round?" asked Solicitor Hefin.
 No, we always have plenty of whisky there" replied the witness.
 R. E. Cowden told of the blow received by Sudduth at the hs nds of Malone. He was struck by piece of scanthag and rendered unconscious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
WELL DESERVED SUCCESS.
Ernest M. Merrick Has Built Up q
Splendid Trade.

Progressive methods and a thorough
knowledge of all the intricacies Of the COM
mission business have brought success to
Ernest M. Merrick 937 and $50 street
northwest.
The business was started by Henry A.
and Willis o. Durapd. under the firm name
Of Durand Bros, in 1884, for the handling
Of New York state produce.
In August, 1880. ernest M Merrick be-
came member Of the firm and the bust
ness was extended to take In the products
of all sections of the country.
On August 1, 1896, Mr.. Merrick, having
purchased the other interests In the firm,
became the sole proprietor, and has been
extending the business in all lines ever
since.
Mr.. Merrick's principal business is done
in potatoes apples and southern fruit and
vegetables. His trade In southern fruit
and vegetables has become quite extensive
during the season.
Many Of the apples he handles are bought
and packed in the orchards, under the su-
pervision Of his own buyer.
Mr.. Merrick is a native Of Ohio and
came to this city from Chicago in 1885, In
Chicago Mr.. Merrick was for eleven years
associated with the live stock business In
which he was successful.
He is one of the few commission mer-
chants who make speciality Of handling
North Carolina vans and sweet potatoes.
Mr.. Merrick has about seventeen men in
his employ, who are kept busy attending
to the demands of customers. He is ener-
getic, progressive and uses modern methods
to reach his trade, and 1t Is his endeavor to
advertise his business by fair and impartial
treatment of those who sell their products,
also those who buy through his house.
This is the very best Of advertising, and 1t
Is proven by the increase in the business
since he took 1t up. and that it will in
crease still more is inevitable; with such
methods he cannot fail to please his many
country and city customers in their deal
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

her late husbands establishment. Had she
not been a woman of force and determine
ton she would no doubt have Quailed be-
fore such responsibilities.
The new store building had Just been
completed, and the spring stock of goods
Mr.. Haines had but recently purchased
were all thrown into an estate to be set
the difficulties which confronted this busi-
ness woman at the outset OF her business
life.
Mrs Haines concluded that she would
conduct g. city business. With this In
view she spent three months during the
winter of 1883 visiting cities IN the east.
Her visit to Washington, ID. c., was with
che family Of Hon. J. d. Taylor. represen-
tative from the sixteenth district OF Ohio
Mrs Haines had about decided to locate
In Garden City, l.. l., but was advised by
Mrs. Taylor to establish her business here
as Washington was noted for having the
best pubic schools IN this country. She
needed this good advice and I'm the follow
ing August came to this city and made
all plans to move here early in the fall.
September 1, 1892. there stood on the hith-
erto deSolate corfer a fine three-Story brick
building, so completely equipped as to
make shopping a pleasant, profitable pas
time.
The erection OF this structure was OF sub
stantial value to that section OF the city,
adding at least - per cent to the value OF
estate This establishment. with its nifty
departments. has grown steadily but surely
along substantial lines, with an increase OF
business which last year reached over $1uo.-
O0O.
This year Mrs Haines has added two
more stores TO her business house. giving
her 5000 more square feet OF space. max
ing the total floor space $1,000 square feet
Outside Of her immediate business Mrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
A PIONEER REsTAURATEUR.
"Ex Optimo Optimus" the Motto Of
George W. Driver.

Forty years Of business activity and re-
suits is the record of Mr.. George w. Driver
avenue. has ever been the resort Of men
prominent in the affairs of the nation and
celebrities in the professional world. Five
days ago Mr. Driver celebrated the ami
ness career In Washington. His place.
which Is noted as headquarters for the
finest wines, liquors and cigars at the capt.
tai. was on that occasion thronged with his
friends and wel1-wishers, who heartily con-
graduated him on his long and successful
experience in the business field of Wash
ington and partook Of his well-known hos
pitality.
1862 in the exciting times of the civil war
and when The Evening Star was in the
tenth year Of Its existence. He established
that famous old resort Of great men, the
Oyster Bay" on the south side of Penn
sylvania avenue between 18th and 18th
streets, and at the very beginning adopted
as his motto the phrase, Tex optimo optt-
mus" Today that aphorism is closely as
ISOLATED with the name of Driver and the
prosperous establishment over which he
presides.
Mr.. Driver was born In New York in 1887,
and is a plumber by trade. His career since
he came here, in 1862, has been marked by
dignity and uprightness in all his dealings
with his fellow-men. He has always taken
an active interest in the upbuilding and adj
vancement of Washington and its suburbs
He has been liberal in his donations to
worthy charities, notably at the time of
the great Chicago fire he was one Of the
first to respond to Governor Shepherds ap-
peal for assistance, and was one Of 100
citizens who contributed $1,000 each to
help the sufferers. During the strike of
the telegraph operators he gave a benefit
performance In his summer gardens, on E
street, and realized over s.. 500 for the men
who were out on strike.
Mr. Drivers bar is one OF the finest in this
country: his patrons are Of the select
classes and his goods are Of the finest
grades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

their increasing business. ana, tnere1ore, ~
the spring of 1891, moved to their present
quarters at 1417 New YORK avenue anu
now occupy the entire building OF three
stories and a basement with a large ware
house In the rear, occupying In al 14,0oO
feet of floor space. go
The company then reorganlzed with tne
following officers: Mr.. E. c. Graham, pres1-
dent; Mr.. H. D. Mirick, vice president; Mr..
H. B. Mrick, treasurer, and Mr.. j. E. May
field secretary. When the company hrst
moved up to New York avenue 1t was dong
a business of about $4,000 year, and with
such a great and ever increasing patronage
as they are now enjoying it is safe to say
that in two years time their business Will
reach nearly half a million dollars.
The company confined its business wholly
to the District during the first year, but
within the last few years they have
branched out so that now there Is scarcely
a city in the country in which they nave
not done work.
The National Electric Supply Company
also fills large and important contracts for
the government, and recently furnished
complete power and electric plant for the
PIT bic printing office at Manila. p. l.
There are many excellent samples OF their
handiwork in this city, the most prom1-
nent of which are the Raleigh Hotel. the
Wyatt building, Southern railroad. Bond
building, the two Manual Training Schools,
the warehouses and the largest apartment
houses, notably the Cairo. Albemarle, Sher-
man, Marlboro, Plaza, Mendoza, West
over, Chaplin and the Farragut, besides
many of the smaller apartment houses
which adorn the city.
Mr.. E. C. Graham, the president OF this
company, came to Washington from Iowa
in 1890, and was government employe for
a period of year. In April, 1891, he
went with the firm Of Royce & Mareau,
being its bookkeeper for two years. and at
terward became its manager. acting In
that capacity until March, 1899. MIR. Ora
ham was born in Warren county, ILL.,, in
1871, and was educated In the public schools
Of that state. The National Electric Sup
ply Company, under Mr.. Grahams able
one of Washingtons strongest business
houses and the business has been one Of
steady increase from It's inception.
H. d. Mirick, vice president Of the Ma
tional Electrical Supply Company. Is a ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

Haines takes lively interest in munici.
pal matters and reforms. She says 1T Is
surely a disgrace to the District OF CO.
lumbia that there is not a Sunday law
compelling all merchants to close their
doors and refrain from business one day in
the week"
For six years Mrs. Haines has had IN
mind a school in which persons wishing
to become efficient in the sale OF goods
could be instructed by teachers fully COM
petent to do the work.
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Haines is a woman
this city is proud of. She is the best type
Of the successful twentieth century BUSH
ness woman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

National Electric Supply Company of 1417
New York avenue. which Illustrates both
the marvellous growth In the trade and the
growth and progress of the city.
This company was organized in February,
1892 with the following officers Mr.. H. d.
Mirick, president; Mr. MoreN Marean, vice
president and Mr.. E. c. Graham, secre
tary and general manager. The company
purchased the stock and business of Royce
&c Marean, who were doing extensive
electrical business at 1410 Pennsylvania
avenue, having been located there for fif-
teen years. The business was then moved
to 1923 New York avenue, where the COM
pany found that the $500 feet of floor space
was insufficient to meet the demands Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
IN AN AGE OF WONDERS
The National Electric Supply
Company.
SPLENDID EQUIPMENT
ITS OFFICERS ARE PROMINENT
BUSINESS MEN.
This House Keeps in Stock Everything
Electrical and Employs Only
Competent Workmen.
SPLENDID EQUIPMENT

A few years ago electricity was almost
myth, and. in fact, until very recently 1t
was not applied practically. When Ben
jamin Franklin experimental with his
famous kite years ago, he little realized
that the small spark OF electricity which
played about the key attached to the kite
would be utilized in years to come for the
motive power of our street cars, lights and
the hundred and one purposes for which it
has become so invaluable.
1t is, indeed, now somewhat Of a mythical
fluid and the noted Edison makes the
statement that it's depths have not yet
been reached 1t is wonderful how this
science has progressed and the many re-
markable purposes for which 1t is being
utilized. There are many enterprises
which have made this a business. and
among the notable firms in this city is the