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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
DR., LEWIS WILL
PROBABLY WIN OUT
Contest for BesSemer PoStmaS-
tership is Warm
CREATES MUCH INTEREST
The Term of the Incumbent Expires
in a Month-Dr. G. Z. Lewis and
Postmaster johnson In
the Race.

Bessemer, January H.-(Special.) 1.-the
tenn of the present postmaster of Bes-
semer expires one month from tomorrow.
So far their are only two applicants for
the appointment, Dr. G. r. Lewis and
Postmaster f. NJ. johnson. Both of the
aspirants are making a strong fight for
the place, but the present indications
fi.vor the appointment of DIR. Lewis.
Dr. Lewis has the endorsement of
President Roosevelts referees in the
state. county ard beat republican organi-
cations and the major portion of the bust
ness interests of the city. For several
years past he has closely affiliated with
every interest, looking to the development
of Bessemer.
One of the democratic supporters of
Dr. Lewis, in discussing the Bessemer
postoffice affairs to-day said: DIR. Lewis
has been endorsed alike by both the
democrats and republicans of Bessemer.
lie has always been prominent in re-
publican politics, and II that party goes
on the principal that those who work
shall be rewarded the doctor Is sure to
be named. L estimate that he has the
endorsement of 80 per cent. of the people
of this city. He has forwarded with his
application to the Postoffice Department
letters of endorsement from every indus
try located in the city limits of Bes-
semer"
The friends of Mr.. johnson are also
actively at work in his behalf and while
they are materially hampered by DR..
Lewis having the support of the republic
can organization. they assert the great
est confidence in the success of their can
didate.
DIR. Lewis came to Bessemer several
years ago from Athens and during his
residence in this city he has been very
successful in a business way. He has fig
ured conspicuously in the social and po-
litical affairs of the city. He is a man
of highest integrity and has the record
of having succeeded in every undertake
ing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
COURT CASE WILL
NOT Be APPEALED
decision on InvaIidity of the
Court Stands
MANY WANT THE JUSTICES
Governor Cunningham to Name Three
Justices of the Peace for Ensley
Monday-Mandy's Appoint
ment Quite Probable.

Ensley, January 21-(Special.)-As Judge
Charles H. Mandy has decided not to
carry the case of testing the constitution
ality of the Enseley inferior court to the
supreme court but to take the decision of
the lower court as ultimate it is possible
that the Governor will appoint the three
justices of the peace, as provided by the
old law, Monday.
The appointment of Judge Mandy to
one of the justiceships seems to be a GER
tainty. 1t is also probable that James
Brodie will be appointed as the justice to
be located at Wylam. For the other place
there are several applicants and the con-
test is an interesting one. The leading APP
plicants for the justiceship seem to be
James Donaldson, II. w. Phillips and J.
r. Acuff. The friends of Mr. Donaldson
express the uttermost confidence that
their man will be given the appointment
Ten days ago Judge Charles w. Fergu-
son of the Birmingham city court render
ed decision, declaring the court invalid
ON constitutional grounds. As the su-
preme court handed down decision few
days ago declaring the Bessemer inferior
court, established in similar manner as
the Ensley court unconstitutional, it was
decided by the attorneys representing
Judge Mandy that it would be useless to
carry the case any higher.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
HOT CONTEST Is
WAGED In GADSDEN
MUNICIPAL PRIMARY WILL BE
HELD MONDAY AND GREATEST
INTEREST CENTERS IN THE
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

Gadsden, January H.-(Special )-Gads-
denis municipal primary which will take
place Monday, January 49, for the selec-
ton of a Mayor, 4ooard of Aldermen,
city clerk and chief of police, bids fair
to be very hotly contested from start to
finish. There are two aspirants for May
or. o. Agricola, president of the A. j.
Stove works, and C. p. Smith, president
Smith, Echols, Burnett Hardware COM
pany. The friends of each are claiming
the plum, and nothing but the final count
will decide.
The greatest interest. however, centers
/, the selection of the Board of Alder
men, the candidates being N. A. Ham
mond and p. E. Litz from the FIRST
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
Social News of Gadsden.

Mrs. S. C. Gentry entertained the We'd
nesday Morning Card club at her home
on Ninth street in her usual charming
manner Red and white carnations were
the savors and the score cards were hand
painted in red carnations.
Mrs L. L. Huzbug .ertained the Ma
irons club at the Hotel Printup last
Thursday afternoon AS a diversion from
the usnalprogressive game featu e. an
interesting guessing contest was intro
drced. The first prize, beautiful nat
pin, was won by Mrs. w. c. Padue; the
consolation, a shirt waist pin, fell to MIS-
S. w. Crook. Delicious refreshments were
served during the afternoon
The proverbial hospitality OF Easeilon.
was SURPASSED Friday morning when
Miss Myra Mitchell entertained a Few
friends at cards. Bridge whist was en-
icyed for a few hours aftew which an
elaborate six course luncheon was served
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
THE LEGAL RECORD.


ing before Judge l. II. Benners of the
inferior court of Birmingham, which fol-
lowed shortly after the shooting Meade
waived preliminary nearing and was
bound over to the granI jury under bond.
William A. Black a white man, plead
guilty to the charge of embezzlement
yesterday and was sentenced to twelve
months at hard labor for the county.
All cases set for trial in the second di-
vision for Monday and Tuesday will be
continued Judge Dan A. Greene will pre-
side in the second division this week,
and he will be occupied in the Laws case
until Tuesday afternoon probably.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
Many Houses Being Built.

The building boom that has struck Ems
ley during the past month seems to be
growing in proportions. 1t is estimated
that there are more houses in construe-
ton or contemplated than in any other
period In the eity's history.
Fully fifty contracts have been let for
residences during the past week, and it
is also reasonably assured that in the
next two weeks work will be commenced
on five additional brick stores that are
to. be erected in the business part of the
city
The furry in real estate continues I'M
abated. Over two hundred deals were
made this week. OF this amount Mayor
Scott, who has an abiding confidence in
tie city's future, purchased fifty lots.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22

ward W P. Johnson and ]. NJ Sulli-
van from the Second ward; E. H Cross
c. E. Cowan and w. E. Lucy from the
Third ward W. p. Lay anu s. D. ia
cobs from the Fourth ward. and Oliver
Christopher from the Sixth ward.
For city clerk c. d. Clarke, e G. Alli-
son and J. W. Nelson.
For chief of police, II. C. White and r
A. Leath.
AS all the aspirants are representative
men and well qualified, the future well
fare of the Queen City of the Coosa will
be in good hands
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
system, recently built at cost of $4,000.
DeliahtfuI Event.

Miss Allie Davidson eharmingly enter
tanned the knockers " club last evening.
Several members of the club were pres
able one.
Those present were: Miss Jerome Rog-
ers Miss Holland Fonville, Miss Jesse
Cleere. Miss Harriet McCluren. Miss Allie
Davidson, Mr. W. j. Gelink, Mr.. George
Sexton, Mr.. John Byrum. Mr.. Fred G..
Moore, Mr.. Fogg Mr.. Wilbur, Mr.. Trot-
ter, Mr.. Clip Fonville, Mr.. Sam Matson.
Miss Alma Wood and Mr. E. e. Nc
Cormack were elected as members Of the
club. The next meeting will be held
with Miss Hattie Brazleton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
New Warehouse Completed.

J. c. Curry & Co have removed into
the new warehouse on Third avenue be-
tween Twentieth and Twenty-first street
The new building is 50x140 feet, and is
one of the largest and most modern ware
houses in the city
The structure is built of concrete and is
fireproof. 1t is opposite the Louisville
and Nashville and is conveniently located
to the best railroad facilities. The city
has already granted a franchise to build
side track to the warehouse ar1 work
will shortly commence on the tracks
which will be laid entirely through, the
building.
The warehouse has sliding doors and Is
provided with a pair of wagon scales and
all the necessary apparatus to fight fire.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
Real Estate Transfers.

w. G. Oliver and wife to T. G. Nelson
lots Nos. 10 and IA in block No. 2SS, Birm-
ingham; consideration $500.
Zell CASTOR and wife to Leila A. Ware
the southeast quarter of the southwest
quarter of section 10, range 49, township
4, west; consideration $3.50
]. C. Adams and wife to David r.
Graves, parts of lots Nos. 16 and II in
block No. 5, Kingston; consideration 5000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
EVIDENCE TAKEN
IN MURDER TRIAL
Continued from Second Pase.)

Continued from Second Pase.)
that the reputation of Hopkins vas bad.
j. A Metz of Wylam testified that the
general reputation of Hopkins had never
been discussed in the community so far as
he knew
Charlie Brown of Wylam was also in
troduced to impeach the testimony Of
Hopkins. He said Hopkins was bad on
the booze" Witness Kemp of Wylam tes-
tilted that Hopkins is a drinking man.
Shortly before 10 o'clock the defendant
took the stand
How long did you reside in Ensley?"
was asked. About five years." was the
reply. II was In the saloon business.
Knew Mullin and we were on friendly
terms. Had known him abous four years.
He was in my place of business often. |
was drunk on the night of the killing.
Was in Jail in Ensley when | reganed
consciousness. A pistol was left at my
place of business before the shooting
Cross examination: Il didn't know how
many times l shot Mullin. Don't remem-
Der having seen him in my place of bust
ness that afternoon. Remember having
seen several people there that afternoon.
Don't remember whether or not Mullin
hit me that night. l had been drinking
gin that day Saw Mike Hopkins in my
place. He asked me for drink of whisky
and l gave it to him."
Defense Closes.
The defense then closed, and John Null
lin, Jr was called by the state in re-
huttal. He said that he was with Mike
Hopkins on tine night of the shooting. The
witness said Hopkins spent the night with
him. and he was sober the next morning.
G. C. Eubank a deputy sheriff testi-
fled that he brought Laws TO the county
Jail. Said Laws told him Mullin struck
him with beer glass and as he went to
strike him again he shot him. Laws
had half pint of whisky and drank some
of it on the way to Birmingham. Did not
know where he got it. Never knew any
thing wrong of Mike Hopkins
Witness Roberts said that he l:new Null
lin and did not know whether he ever car
ried a knife. Witness Strawly testified
along the same line
At 1880 o'clock court adjournment until
$50 O'Clock tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
MARRIAGE License,

Sam Scott of Palos to Miss Sarah Will
lingan S, Goldstein of Birmingham to
Miss Jennie Witkovesky; John c. Albrit-
ton of Warrior to Miss Mary e. Russell;
Charles j. Thaxton of Pratt City to Mrs.
Alice E. Howe; Arthur w. Judge of Birm-
ingham to Miss Pearl d. Hammond; Tay-
Ion c. Henson of Gate City to Miss Liza
Jane Mullen; Lonnie Sides of Coalng to
Miss Delma Black
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
To Pay Dividend.

BY decision of Judge Charles II. Sem
of the Birmingham city court today In
the case of r. H. Lopez and T. o. Smith
VS.. the Bank of Commerce, in which the
claims of the receiver of the Bessemer
Savings bank was disalowed, the way is
now clear for a dividend to pay to the
creditors of the late Bank of Commerce.
The depositors will receive two-thrds of
the sum of their deposits at the time
the bank closed its doors.
The Bank of Commerce suspended in
June, 1903 shortly after the failure of
the Bessemer Savings bank. The total de-
posits at that time were $S2, 595. 4S. OF this
amount $21, 100 % will be paid back to the
depositors. About 800 depositors will be
paid off and the announcement that the
dividend is to be paid will be received as
good news.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
Coal Company Organized.

Papers were filed yesterday for the in
corporation of the Pratt Cahaba Coal
company, with paid-up capital of SEQ. 600.
1t is understood the offices will be in
Birmingham. They have a large tract of
very fine coal land near Falliston, Shelby
county The officers elected are; William
H. station, president; e. S. Garrett. vice
president; S. ]. Garrett, secretary-treas-
urer, are all well-known coal men, Mr..
Station having a large coal brokerage bus
mess. while the CARROTS are Interested
in mines in Walker county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
City Politics Will Be Delayed.

The present indications are that the
city campaign will be delayed this year.
as 1t seems to be the sense of the city
democratic executive committee to post
pone calling the primary until some date
in the middle summer. Chairman w. t.
Kennedy has stated that it would prob
ably be some time in June before the
primary would come off. The general city
election does not take place until Sep
TENDER and the committee, it is reported
cannot see the wisdom of calling the pri-
mary earlier than next summer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
Agreement Is Reached.

In the case of r. l.. Williams against
the Board of Election Supervisors of JEFF
ferson. county an agreement has been en-
tered into by the attorneys in the case
that a peremptory writ of mandamus
issue requiring the board to certify to
the election of r. L. William as justice
Of the peace in precinct q of Birming-
ham. This agreement was filed with the
clerk of the city court yesterday after
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22

This is busy season with the plumb
ers of Ensley. According to the recent
ordinance of the council all the connec-
tions must be made with the new SAN
itary system by February l. This is the
date when the new plumbing and san
itary law becomes effective.
Ensley now has a complete sanitary
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
CITY Court of Birmingham.

FIRST DIVISION-Judge Charles w.
Ferguson presiding.
The Jury in the case of Galway Pratt
administrator, VS.. the Cahaba Southern
Mining company returned verdict for
fbe plaintiff for $500 yesterday morn
ing. Suit was brought for the death of
the intestate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
Circuit Court.

Judge A. A. Coleman presiding,
The jury in the case of Mary %. Spake.
administrators, VS.. the Sloss-shefilelo
steel and Iron company returned YER
dict for the plaintiff for $4,000. Suit was
brought for $4,000 as damages for the
death of the intestate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22

Monday-Andrew ]. Mothershed. muir
der: Jim Snow, alias Hopkins, criminal
assault; Eugene Jackson, robbery.
Tuesday-Harrison Anderson, murder;
Joe Lively, w. Y. Mann, Hack Daniels,
win Galloway murder; Joe Collins, alias
Gene Burke robbery.
Wednesday-I/lve Jones, murder.
The next criminal docket will be taken
UP in the first division on Monday, Feb
ruary 8.
THE case against Joseph L. Meade, as
sistant to the city treasurer, charged
with assault with intent to murder has
been set for trial in the first division
on February 27. Meade is charged with
shooting Coke A. Matthews on Second
avenue one night last fall. Both are well
known young men. At preliminary hear
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
Biz Pay Day.

This was one of Ensley's big pay days,
it being the semi monthly pay day at
the steel plant and the monthly pay day
at the rod mill and with several of the
railroad companies 1t is figured that
tEe payrolls today exceeded $50 600.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
FUNERAL NOTICE,

Members of all Rebekahs of Myrtle No.
SO, |. o. o. F. are requested to attend the
funeral of Mrs. George Palmer, 1917 Sec
ond avenue, south. Avondale, this after
noon. The interment will 1e in Woodlawn
cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22

wool hand knit Caps thai sold 5oc Ole
adj large Circular Shawls OQo
$3.50 sellers wv
of Fancy voles, o silk 1Oio
during this <20
edging
or embroidery only. wv
black, brown
lates beted back; garments worth
irons
Ladies' length Z
$1,000 $1,000 and $l50o values at osoo
black all handsomely trimmed 90
$4,000 Coats Wonder Sale price Goo
Suits the
length and plated
and OsCC
Every Ladies' including
$4,000; choice during
ssaIe..
900 Ladies' Walking Skirts, made of all WOOL solid 90
mixed coors $3.50 garments at I.oO
Panama Etamne Walking
peaed from hip down the new shape in black or 1893
200 Ladies' Sole
French Wolfe ranging price $500
to choice. e>'Oo
Long with six tails to match $500 I 60
value
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22

When 1t prints good. 1t Is good cut.
The Gawk Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
Criminal Court.


The capital docket will continue in
the first division of the driminal court
tbs week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
Defense Closes.

"Vulcan." the man who painted him is
located at 219 n. 10th st. Hermitage, of
course.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22

Phone 276 People's) II you want the
Gawk Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22

Best Cut Flowers at Seals.
the Magic City Florists.
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goods at
big consisting of Hamburg and
Insertions worth 25c &c., loo
fine Chemise hand
n sellers ooN
Heavy aeeqs so and ribbed Vests and Pants that sold " $50 2lc
ribbed of
white seller; during Wonder Sale at COO
Union Suits, in
"Oneita" quality, Wv
chldrens fleece lined Union Suits 4So Gle
Exera and heavy black loo
sellers Wonder Sale Price, wv
Ladies' other wool
all the latest coo $500 and $3.50 sellers 9Sc
These come tucked
SIS oo plaid worsted Waist in all the newest com SOC
$500 Iadie Tafeta Silk Waists I O2
TO go
aides colors, OQ
black blue A'0o
Fine shrunk black brown
or blue. Wonder Sale Price. ~
Extra ne Mercerized Waistngs whte regular loo
quality Nv
India Iinon Lawn 81,
French Madras in all the newest spring 4esisns lOc
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22

SO and 81 fine Leather rSo
Hand Bags, at........... wv
Fruit of the Loom and M
Cabo Domestic, pc ryard. -. ~
No. 40 fine Taffeta Ribbon, 1Oo
all colors, zoe quality, at. IOC
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-30

lures, delivered In the capacity Of Regius
Professor Of Modern History were having
a very great success az Cambridge. THAT
led. our author says, TO talk about Acton's
style, which has become excessively dim
cult. think Il very difficult even In his
inaugural lectur which have had read 10
me twice over maintained that be could
write sometimes In a much clearer way,
and instanced his remarkable addrpss 70
his BridgDorth constituents absit the
Mexican tragedy
At a club dinner In February. 1897 al
which Lord Acton was present, the CONVEX
cation turned at one time to Mary Stuart,
and Grant Dun quoted the younger Soali-
gers opinion about her that she was a
glorious creature. but not beautiful. We
demolished Marie Antoinette at breakfast
this morning." put In Acton. and went
on 20 aay that 'she certainly was not very
good looking, and was terribly short whence
came her need Of an exaggeratedly tall
headdress.'
We may note, finally, that once. talking
with Acton. our author mentioned Sir
James Paget's remark about the wisdom
Of keeping q record Of condolences. Acton
said: Il have done 80 for many Year,.
A very strange one once occurred in my
own experience. A rumor spread in all
directions that my wife had drowned her
self. She had done nothing Of the kind.
but Il was quite true that a Baroness Acton
had actually drowned herself at Tegem-
See, and had drowned herself under our
window l must have told you, he con-
| tinued, the strangest Of all condolences
1 ever heard. Sir Edmundsbury Godfrey
was murdered at the bottom Of what is now
Primrose, but was then Greenberry Hill.
| Three men were hanged for the murder;
their names, respectively were Green,
| Berry and Hill NJ. ", H.
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With Mr.. BradlsuEhs seat was cited as
tbout the most d.ring experiment OF tho
kind which Is remembered.
Az another dinnor, given in May, 1900,
tbere vyns talk bout good repartoo5. Lord
Fortescue said that there we're ie" better
than Lord North's 90 the violent opponent
who said. I'VE must have the noble boru ;
headl'-sIf the honorable gentleman oouid
only know how little desire TO nave A"'
Fortescue had once spoken TO olaast?ne
about Pitts personal attack upon Sherluah
intn. Ia tr's c ara-t OF b atr cal mana
Ger aid sh ridaIs we'll known retort
about the angry boy. lhey bnou'u
both have been ashamed OF them-
selves replied Gladstone Jealous OF
the decorum Of the assembly IN Whlcn
he PLAYED 80 conspicuous part. husHin 8
name coming UP. Mr.. Alfred Lyttelton
said that be had once been az HaWarden
when the author OF Modern Painters'
came tbitber The first day Gladstone
held his own in conversation fairly we'll
but on the second Ruskin quite overpo"-
cred him. In May, 1900, the then blshop
Of Winchester CDr. Randall 7. Davldson)
told Grant Dun that when DR.. Benson
had died suddenly at Hawarden he (DaVld-
SOM was sent for 10 look after numerous
matters which had 20 be attended TO. Every
body else had gone. the result being that
he was left alone with Gladstone, VINO
talked necessarily. The subject upper
most in his mind at the time was the Lie
Of Manning" Manning said Gladstone
In the course Of talk, got for the trst time
when he entered the Roman Church
free hand How was thatl' asked Dr.
Davidson; I'VE are accustomed TO think
that men when they join the Roman Church
have less liberty than they had before
THE bent Of Manning's mind replied
Gladstone, was toward wire pulling and
management. He tried to work by those
instrumentalities in our Church, but failed
entirely, for they we're not in accordance
with the spirit Of the institution. In the
Roman communion he had an ample Held
for his special gifts, and hence the career
with which we are familiar In June
1900, our author had a chat with Mr. CropPer
about their quondam leader, Mr.. Gladstone.
With reference to Gladstone's sudden
poRe-taee Of 1886. Mr.. Chopper quoted an
epigram Of James Russell Lowell which
Grant Duff had never heard before:
His greatness not so much In genius lies
As In adroitness, when occasions rise
Lifelong convictions 20 eIiempohEe.