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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
HIGDON ADDRESSES
 DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
He Says He Was Nominated at the Primary, Sept. 17-So Declared
 By Committee, Sept 1e.

To the Democratic Voters of Jefferson
 County
 l received majority of all the legal votes cast at the democratic primary for the office of sheriff of this county, held on the 17th day of last September, and I have been declared by the only democratic committee having any authority in the matter to be the regular democratic nom- inee for said office.
 After my nomination, and the declara- tion of said nomination by the committee, J. P. Stiles and his friends. for reasons best known to themselves, undertook to present to a new committee a contest of my nomination. This committee, in my judgment and in that of my attorneys, has no authority to try such contest, and under the present imperfect primary law rether committee has not any power 10 conduct any trial with any degree of fairness, for the reason that they have no authority to subpoena witnesses. nor in any way to compel their attendance, nor to compel them to testify, if present nor to punish them if they should testify falsely.
 oPCii tiiN ao'NiAADiiiA6 Ol lHlS iltW COIll- mittee, 1t adopted g plan for conducting the contest, at once unfair and unjust to me, and palpably partial to Judge Stiles. It required of me things impossible of performance by any one. Ii required me to furnish the committee a list of all the votes which I might claim to have been cast illegally for Judge Stiles, and that within one hour from the time the plan was announced; and this hour had al- ready expired before the committee had determined to attempt to try the contest. It required me, as soon as Judge Stiles should introduce evidence to show an illegal vote for me, to immediately intro duce evidence to prove the legality of that vote. If I had been so disposed, I had not the means to conduct such a contest. l already have trustworthy evidence of 14O Illegal votes cast for Judge Stiles, and I have reason to believe that there were many others.
 These examples, coupled with other par tisan acts of the committee were moro than sufficient to demonstrate that the majority of the committee had no inten- tion of allowing me any show whatever, if had been so foolish and unjust to the people as to risk their nomination of me with that committee. However, a large minority of the committee opposed the unfair spirit of the majority, and also favored my contention that the alleged contest should not be entertained by the committee.
 The only connection I have had with this new committee was to deny it's au- thority to try the contest. and to move to dismiss 1t.
 I appeal to the people to elect me sheriff in November and thus vindicate my nomi- nation. Very respectfully,
 E. L. HIGDON.
 October 1, 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
Following is a copy of the invitation

Following is a copy of the invitation extended:
 Birmingham, October 1, 1906. My Dear Sir-Friday, October 19, of Home Coming Week has been especially selected by our military club and the State Fair association of Birmingham as the day most suitable to entertain the of fcers of the Alabama National Guard, who will assemble in convention here at noon of that day for the purpose of dis cussing and planning a readjustment of the laws governing the military of our state.
 The railroads have made a very low rate of one fare to Birmingham, plus 9 cents, for the round trip.
 You are cordially invited to come and be the guest of our Military club for the day of the State Fair for the afternoon and evening, where you will enjoy fine races. the horse show and the grand Home Coming ball" During the business and social session of your entertainment you will be expected to wear the uniform, blue desired, of your grade. without side arms.
 It being very important to know promptly the exact number of guests that will be here. the committee urges that you send your acceptance by return mail, if possible. Yours very truly.
 JOHN T. YEATMAN,
 J. Q. SMITH.
 JOHN WoRRELL,
 Committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
ROBSON DISCUSSES
 CUBAN SITUATION Thinks Cubans Should Have Another Chance for Freedom IS GOING CAMPAIGNING En Route to North Carolina and Other Places, Where There Are
 Doubtful Congressional
 Districts.

Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson, con- gressional nominee from the Sixth dis triet said yesterday that he thought the United States should withdraw from Cuba as soon as possible and give the Cubans another chance to succeed in self gov ernment.
 Captain Hobson was in Birmingham en route from his home district to North Carolina, where he goes to speak on the issues of the campaign in several of the doubtful districts.
 T hope that the United States will not annex Cuba as a territory or hold the island" said Captain Hobson at the Coun- try club. "I would like to see the Cubans have another chance to govern them- selves
 Don't you think that 1t would be fair to give them another chance?' asked Cap tain Hobson of B. B. Conner, democratic nominee for governor. who was entertain ing Captain Hobson.
 Then another thing" continued Hob son, treating Cuba right would have it's effect on our relations with the Cen tral and South American countries I dis like to see a large country apepar to be
 
 bullying smaller country and annex ing it.
 'I would like to see the matter left to vote in Cuba. I think that the United States might withdraw from Cuba and allow the Cubans to vote on the question of whether or not the island shall be an- nexed to the states. l don't think that the United States should have anything to do win that election.
 ''It is natural for the Cubans to have revolutions. They have had them for 400 years and that revolution was to be ex- pected.
 T am passing through Birmingham en route to North Carolina to speak in sey- eral of the doubtful districts. I have been all over my district talking to my people about the issues, and now I am going Into another state to discuss impor- tant issues"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
BROKERS SUBMIT CASE
 WITHOUT ARGUMENT
Judge Feagn Will Examine Briefs This Morning and Render
 a Decision.

Between the attorneys representing c. H. Cothran. V. A. Wood and j. T. Rogers, charged with the violation of the ordi- mace prohibiting the operation of cotton and stock exchanges or wire houses in Birmingham after September 20, and the city attorney, Edward D. Smith, a tenn porary agreement was reached yesterday. The case will be submitted to Judge Feagin this morning at Il o'clock. There will be no arguments, but both sides will present briefs covering the ground.
 Mayor Ward. when seen yesterday afternoon in reference to this matter, said that the defendant brokers would be allowed to run their business pending the decision of Judge Feagn. It Is generally understood by both sides that an appeal from the decision of Judge F'eagin will be taken.
 Attorneys for the defendants in these cases made arguments Wednesday after noon before the Judiciary committee of the City Council but that committee de- cllned to take action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
BOTH FOOD
 AND MEDICINE.

We like best to call Scott's Emulsion a food-medicine. It is a term that aptly describes the character and action Of our Emulsion. More than a medicine-more than a food, yet combining the vital prin- ciples of both. It is for this reason that Scott's Emulsion has a distinct and special value in all wasting diseases. There is nothing better to remedy the troubles ot lm- perfect growth and delicate health in children. The action of Scott's Emulsion is just as effective in treating weak ness and wasting in adults.
 SCOTT 2 BOVINE. 400 Pearl Street, New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
WEATHERLY HOME
 DAMAGED BY FIRE
CAUGHT FROM ELECTRIC WIRE ON THIRD FLOOR-LOSS ESTl- MATED AT $5ooo OR $6ooo-THE FAMILY AWAY.

With the family away the home of James Weatherly at Tenth avenue and Twentieth street, south, caught fire from an electric wire on the third floor yes terday morning about 4:So o'clock and was damaged to the extent of $5000 or S6C00. The loss was fully covered by insur- ance.
 After destroying the top story the fire was extinguished, but there was much damage by water to the furnishings of the two lower floors, and to the walls and ceilings.
 North Carolina. MT. Weatherley arrived North Carolina. MT. Weatherly arrived from Huntsville yesterday afternoon, where he was arguing case before the federal court when he got word of the fire.
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 face proof shall have been presented either that some illegal vote was cast therein or that there was fraud or mis- take in the returns.
 When a box shall have been opened, the ballots, poll lists and other contents may be inspected by both parties, and may be introduced in evidence by either party so far as may be material to the issue before the committee.
 D. That the chairman of this commit tee shall decide all points of law sub ject to appeal to the committee. G. That each side shall be limited to fifteen minutes in the argument of any question. J. w. ALTMAN.
 Chairman of Subcommittee.
 Minority Report. J. R. Copeland made a minority repor. as follows:
 Your committee appointed to prescribe rules and regulations for the government of the committee in hearing and determin- ing the contest before said committee hereby submits the following minority re- port:
 l. That the first question for the con- sideration of the committee shall be that of determining the Jurisdiction of the com mttee in said cause and the hearing of the law on the question of whether or not said contest has been legally filed as per HlOllOH on He
 2 Tkat all other and further questions with reference to the hearing be govern ed by the law as in such cases provided.
 R. D. THOMPSON,
 J. R. COPELAND. The majority report was adopted by a vote of 32 to 20.
 Takes Up Motion.
 Immediately after the adoption of the report of the subcommittee the county committee entered into the consideration of the motion filed by Colonel Higdon to dismiss the petition of contest filed by Judge Stiles.
 The petition of contest by Stiles and the motion to dismiss by Colonel Higdon were read by Secretary Abbott. There was some discussion as to the time to be allowed the attorneys in pre- senting the case and according to the terms of the subcommittee report it was decided that when necessary speakers could be granted extension of time by i unanimous concent. After A. O. Lane had spoken for a few minutes in sup port of the motion to dismiss the petition motion was offered and adopted grant, ing each side one hour for presenting the case
 As stated above the remainder of the day was taken up in the discussion and the final vote everything the motion was taken at o'clock. The motion to over rule the Higdon motion was made by Gus Ellard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
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RAILROAD WORLD.

One of the most unique advertisements for a railroad is being painted on the win dow of the Central of Georgia offices in the Brown-Marx building.
 An immense hand, covering a space eight feet square, is being painted and on the thumb, fingers, palm and wrist are shown the lines of the Central of Georgia, the Savannah Line and the Merchants and Miners Transportation company.
 Just at the junction of the wrist and hand is shown Savannah with the main line running up the palm; Macon being shown near the center of the palm. From Macon running out the thumb is shown Athens, Ga. Another line runs out the fore finger to Chattanooga, with the At lanta line a little to the north just where the first finger joins the palm. Columbus Is seen In the palm between the second and third fingers, and one line is shown running up the second finger to Birming- ham, one up the third finger to Montgom- cry and the other up the little finger to Lockhart. On the finger as the Brming- ham line, branching off at Opelika, is the line to Roanoke. The net work of the various lines is shown in the hand
 Running up the wrist and arm are seen the lines of the Ocean Steamship com pany to New York and Boston, and of the Merchants and Miners Transportation company to Philadelphia and Baltimore
 The hand will be done in flesh colors. and the ines will be in gold. Underneath in sold letters will be "A Hand Full of Strong Lines,' and Central of Georgia railway.
 w. w. Reynolds, official sign painter of the Central, is in Birmingham painting the window and doing the lettering. It will require several days to complete it.
 F. ]. Robinson. assistant general pas senger agent of the Central of Georgia railway, was in Birmingham yesterday
 J. H. McAllister, commercial agent of the Norfolk and Western railway in Chattanooga, was in Birmingham yester- day.
 The Commercial club has received a mo- tice from the interstate commerce com mission that there would be a hearing in Washington October on the question of allowing changes in export and im- port rates on less than 30 days notice The club is invited to send representa- lives to this session to present the com mercal side of the question.
 It will be remembered that protests have been sent to the commission from all parts of the south against the law re- quiring that 90 days notice be given of all changes in rates. The cotton shippers have protested especially as it seriously hampers exportation of cotton.
 The trouble seems to be that ocean rates shift every day according to the bottoms in port. It Is therefore impos- sble to make a rate for exportation and post 1t 30 days in advance besides get ting out the necessary tariffs. By the time the rate was effective the ocean rate might have changed a dozen times. or changed daily, thereby making the posted rate out of date. It is the desire if possible to have the interstate com merce commission permit of less time on the publishing, posting and filing of the import and export rates from in- terior towns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate clerks office yesterday as fol- lows:
 Benjamin Westwood of Gate City to Mrs. Rebecca Miller of Birmingham. J. Allen Commander of Birmingham to Miss vicie Blake.
 c. D. Abercrombie of Birmingham to Miss Jessie Rays of Birmingham
 S. H. Murphy of Huntsville to Miss Willia B. Bhearen.
 Walter R. Freeman of Birmingham to Miss Cornelia Willifred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
NEW DIRECTORS.
Prominent Men Added to Board os
 Republic Company.

According to the Wall Street Journal. J. B. Duke and II. s. Black have been added to the directorate of the Republic Iron and Steel company MT. Black IS president of the United. States Realty and Construction company MT Duke is domi- nant in the American Tobacco company. and is a large stockholder in the Repub- lie company
 The new directors take the places of Harry Rubens and T. S. Guthrie. re. signed
 Sign painter and helper wanted, Hermi- tage Seventeenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
Mrs. Rodgers Reelected.

Milwaukee, October 4.-Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers of Chicago who has been at the head of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters for fifteen years was today re- elected high chief ranger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05

ness for the defendant, sent a medical certificate stating he was sick and unable to attend. After considerable delay and discussion between the solicitor and the defendants attorneys, the case was passed to November 12.
 Before discharging the witnesses pres ent, Judge Weaver called them inside the bar and instructed them to be present when the trial would be called again, or he would have them arrested for con tempt of court.
 The announcement that Wrays case had been passed was the signal for q large number of spectators to leave the court
 The case against Mickey Brennan. charged with murder, was passed to be reset, as was also the case of Roy Hol- man, on account of the absence of wit nesses. David McKinney's case was mol pressed, and the defendant discharged.
 Lucy Montgomery was given her liberty on her own recogn2ance in the sum of S75O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
Members Present.

The following members Of the commit tee reported present:
 l. H. J. Horton.
 B. S. H. Strickland.
 A. I. J. Burchfield.
 5. G. W. Fox.
 G. w. H. Coggans. 7 w. l. Brown.
 8. Nose Hill.
 g. F. w. Smith. 10. w. Sam Brown. Il. John M Erwin. 12. J. B. Elliott 13. w. l.. c. Vann. IA. J. T. Moore. 15. J. E. Massey. Is. T. Snow Rogers. F. George E. Ellis. IS. Adam Stewart. IS. w. B. Burton.A 21. John R. Copeland. 21. J. Thad Mullin. 21. J. w. Altman. 21. John l.. Parker. 22. F. ]. Ellard. 23. W. A. Mayfiield. 24. D. G. Knight. %. s. F. Cunningham. 27. J. R. Reeves. 2S. ]. w. McCarty. 20. G. M. Taylor. 29. R. H. Hamrick. 31. P. w. Acton. 8. T. T. Huey. B. William Doyle. s4. R. Dupont Thompson. 37. John Horan. s7. A. P. Rich. s7. ". p. Gunr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
FESTIVAL IS OBSERVED.
Commentaries the Wandering of the
 Jews In the Wilderness.

Yesterday was observed as Jewish holiday, the day being known IS the feast of tabernacles feast of booths.
 Services were held in Temple Emanuel and Kpesseth Israel synagogue. At the latter place pr. Henry Swedlow preachd a sermon.
 The feast Is in commemoration of the wanderings of the Jews in the wilderness when they lived in tents. It also recalls the harvesting of corn and fruits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October 4.-Forecast for Alabama: Showers Friday; Saturday fair, fresh southwest winds becoming west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05

City officials submitted their monthly reports to the Mayor yesterday as fol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
Chancery Court.

In the chancery court yesterday tn case of Agnes Scott ct al. vs. Bertha ( Morris. as administrator, was passed t this morning
 Sam Will John, administrator, vs. w. 1 Lunsford, passed to November 10.
 Blanton Higgins, administrator, vs Eas Birmingham Realty company. Complain estate described in the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05

J. H. McAllister, commercial agent of the Norfolk and Western railway in Chattanooga, was in Birmingham yester- day.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-03-08
LIKELY TO BE APPROVED.
Suffrage Bill Taken Up in Austrian
Parliament.

Vienna, March 8.-The debate on
the governments general equitable
and direct suffrage proposal for Aus
tria, which was introduced by Premier
Baron Gautch Won Frankenthurn Feb.
%, began In the lower house OF parlia-
ment during the afternoon. 1t Is the
most important measure for Austria
presented to the house in the last gen
eEation. The bill at first encountered
much hostile criticism, but 1t has now
won almost universal support and
there is every reason to suppose that
1t will be passed. One after another
of the important political clubs repre-
senting the various nationalities OF
Austria have recognized the project as
imperative for the country. The land
ed aristocracy. who lose power and
prestige thereby, naturally are OPP
posed to 1t. but they will not be able
to materially inture the proposed law,
which will be energetically and length
lily discussed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-03-08
PRESIDENT so REcoMnsNDs IH
SIGNING RESOLUTION -C IN
vESTiGATE MoNOPOLiES
WOULD ACHIEVE LITTLE OR NOTHING
SUGGESTS AN APPROPRIATION OF
$4,000, WITH AUTHORITY
TO TAKE TESTIMONY.

Washington, March S.-President
Roosevelt has sent message to con-
gress announcing his signature to the
joint resolution recently passed in
structing the interstate commerce
commission to make examination into
the subject of railroad determinations
and monopolies in coal and oil. He
says frankly that he has signed it
with hesitation, because it may
achieve little OF nothing. He indi-
Gates, too, that if the investigation
proposed by the resolution is conduct
ed thoroughly it will result In giving
immunity from criminal prosecution to
all persons who are called and sworn
as witnesses.
In the opinion of the president the
decision contained in the resolution
will remain practically imperative un-
less money be provided to carry or
the investigation and the commission
be authorized to take testimony under
its provisions. He suggests, therefore,
that congress give serious considera.
tion to just what it desires the inter-
state commerce commission to do and
that the sum of $4,000 be placed at
the disposal of the commission to de-
fray the expenses of the proposed in
vestigation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-03-08
RAILROAD RATE REGULATION.
Senators Scott and Clapp Speak on
the Subject.


Washington, March 8.-Senators
Scott wv. Va and Clapp (Minn.) ad-
dressed the senate during the day on
railroad rate regulation. Mr.. SCOTS
argument was directed mainly against
the principle Of the government own
ership of railways, In which he in
cluded the control of rates by the gov
eminent. He admitted that there are
evils connected with the railway sys-
TENS of the country, but said he would
not vote for the pending railway rate
bill without provision for ample
court review.
Mr.. Clapp spoke In general support
of the rate bill as reported from the
committee on interstate commerce.
He first considered the question of the
right OF congress to fix rates either
directly or through a commission and
on that point said in part:
THE necessity and propriety Of reg
ulating transportation rates is SO uni
versally recognized that the right of
carrier to fix rates independent of any
statutory regulation is. as rule, sub
ject TO the requirement that the rates
SO fixed shall be reasonable. The
question of government regulation Is
no longer an open opinion with us, we
having embarked upon that almost
twenty years ago. The authority OF
congress is found in the fact that in
those powers conferred upon congress
the power OF congress becomes plen-
ary-as absolutely 30 as In any other
sovereignty; and restrictions upon
that power must be sought for In the
Constitution ITSELF"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-03-08
FOR RECOVERY OF MONEY.
Suit to Be Pressed Against Hamilton
and the Mccall Estate.

Buffalo, March 8.-John G. Milburn,
attorney for the trustees OF the New
York Life Insurance company to bring
suits against the Mccall estate and
Andrew Hamilton for the return of
money alleged to have been fraud
ulently taken from that company, eX-
pressed surprise and delight at the
return of Hamilton to New York. He
said:
Andrew Hamilton was sued along
with the Mccall estate and the matter
will be pressed Immediately in the
courts for return of the money. |
shall go to New York city and there
shall be no delay in prosecuting the
suit"
"Will you bring criminal proceed.
ings against Hamilton" Mr. Milburn
was asked.
"No, have nothing to do with that:
that is the duty of the district attor-
ney. I don't remember the amount in
yolved in the suit, but 1t Is large
sum and we believe we have a good
case against the Mccall estate and
Andrew Hamilton.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-03-08
BULLETS GO WIDE OF MARK
kentucky Women Fight Duel and Ons
Man Is Killed.

Middlesboro, KY, March Sin
pistol duel between Mrs. Alice Moore
and Mrs. Lucy Tucker, as the result
Of a long time quarrel, Frank MAIDEN
was killed by a bullet from the reyol-
yer OF Mrs. Tucker.
The women met in front Of saloon
and after exchanging few words
both drew weapons. Mrs. Tucker was
the first to open fire. At the third
shot Mrs. Moore turned and ran down
the street unharmed. though her cloth
Ing was twice pierced It was this
last shot which struck MAIDEN, who
was near the saloon door engaged In
q game OF pool. The bullet hit him
sQuarely in the forehead, causing in
slant death.
The cause OF the trouble Is said to
have been love affair.