The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-25
FIGHT CENTERED
IN MARVEL CITY
Sheriff Question Thrashed Be-
fore Two Meetings
HIGD0N MADE ADDRESS.
E. J. smyer, C. c. Nesmith and Capt.
John w. Caldwell Speak to the
Democratic Club at
Rebie Hall,

Bessemer October 24.-(Special )-Besse-
mer was the scene of two great public
meetings tonight. Col. e. L. uigdon and
A. o. Lane, e. j. Smyer, Capt. John
M. Caldwell and c. C. Nesmith were in
the city and the town was crowded with
voters from the whole precinct. There
has been a suppressed feeling of excite
ment throughout the town all day and
warmer discussion than has ever been
known.
At 7:30 Colonel Higdon and party
of six supporters from Birmingham ar
rived in the city with a band. which
marched through the streets and finally
headed parade of enthusiastic men TO
the city hall, waving flags and shouting
for their candidate, while the friends of
the democratic nominee answered them
from the sidewalk
BY $50 the Rebie hall was comfortably
filled when e. j. Smyer was introduced to
the Democratic club by President I. I.
Huey, who outlined the history of the
contest, defended the executive commit
tee, and criticised Colonel Higdon for
withdrawing from the hearing. Able ad-
dresses by G. e. Nesmith and Capt John
w. Caldwell were along the same lines,
and filled with humor of a rare sort. The
audience was attentive and applauded
time and again.
At the city hail. where the Higdon
forces held forth, every seat and all
the standing room were occupied. w. h.
Smith, president of the Higdon club, after
a few preliminary remarks, introduced
Attorney James Trotter of this city, who
made a strong address that was punetuat-
ed by suggestions from the audience,
which seemed to be fully educated in the
political situation.
Mr. Gilbert made short talk in which
he used an apt and amusing illustration
of his visw of the position which Judge
Stiles occupies.
Brief addresses by DIR. ]. S. Winters
and Col. L. d. Godfrey closed the speeches
from local talent, after which Col. e. L..
Higdon was introduced and he received an
enthusiastic ovation. He thanked the
voters for their support. answered several
of the charges of his opponents, told of
his military connection and difficulties,
and outlined his policy If elected.
A. o. Lane closed the programme with
an exhaustive discussion OF the legality
of the executive committees actions
after which the meeting adjourned.
In Honor of Miss Bruins.
Mrs. G.. NJ Lovejoy entertained small
party of friends at her home yesterday
afternoon in honor of Miss Katherine
Bruins. The house was tastefully dec
GRATED with beautiful white brides roses
were especially artistic. The hall was
draped In red and green, and the parlor
in green and pink.
After a half hour, in which numerous
games were played, the guests were
ushered into the dining room and lun-
cheon was served.
White and green were the prominent
colors around the board, and, swinging
from the chandelier, decorated with
tI<..e
group of wedding bells. Everything was
arranged suggestive of the coming nup-
tails of Miss Bruins and Mr.. c.. Lindley
Finn, which will take place tomorrow
afternoon.
Among the guests of Mrs. Lovejoy were
Miss Kate Bruins, Mrs. l.. e. Bruins, Miss
Alice Bruins, Mrs. E. C. Bee. Mrs. Robert
Stevenson, Mrs. Uffner of Admission, Mrs.
w. II. Dennis. Mrs Lizzie Henderson.
Mrs. j. S. Winters, Miss Madge Goodloe
Of Gainesville and Miss Annie Larohorn.
Local Items.
The Beavers lodge Is preparing to give
a german tomorrow night In honor of
Miss Dora Polk Gray of st. Petersburg,
Fla; Miss Annie Roop of New Decatur
and Miss Willie Copeland of Eufaula,
the guests of Miss Adams and we'll known
to the young people here. Those in charge
have made elaborate plans and an enjoy
able evening is expected.
The election returns will be posted In
the Bancroft drug store on the
night of the election.
In the city court this morning a large
docket came up for trial Lula Bell plead
guilty to grand larceny and was fined.
John Beasley was acquitted Of the charge
OF using abusive language. Cases of the
state against Joe Morrison, Angelo Sames,
Will Jackson, Jack Hendrix. Lula Ander-
son and the city against VIII Clayton,
were continued to be reset.
Warning, all ye Migrants, Chief Christ
leb, the police force and the detectives
are after you, and they Will catch you If
you don't get out.
Continued petty thiefts have riled the
city officials, and 1t has been decided to
start a house-to- house canvass tomorrow
and to arrest every man who cannot give
a good account of himself. The streets
have been full of unknown men during the
past few days white man, claiming
to be a newspaper man from Oklahoma.
was arrested yesterday on charge of
drunkenness and disorderly conduct Pro-
fessional Migrants Of this type seem to
have swamped the town. but the goblns
are after them. and they had better watch
out.
Halloween Party.
The Epworth league will entertain tine