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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
 JUDGE STILES WRITES CARD TO COL. HIGDON
Communicated

Jackson. which l assume is by your authority. 1 have determined SO far I Was concerned. to consent that the juris dietion heretofore exercised by the state executive committee. may be exercised in this instance by the state campaign com niittee and to be governed absolutely by their decision upon the question as to whether I am. or you are the nominee of the democratic party for sheriff in this county, upon the condition that you agree likewise to be bound by that de- cision.
 If you are not now willing to be bound bv the decision of the democratic cam paign committee. 10 which your chair man has appealed. I will at once join you in an appeal to the state executive committed, asking the chairman of the committee To call the full committee in session at the earliest possible date for the purpose of determining which Of us is the nominee of the party in this eoun- tv for sheriff In my own opinion there is no doubt whatever about the fact that I am rightfully and lawfully the nom inee of the party, but in order to promote marty harmony and secure tranquility in the party now and for the future. l gladly submit my individual rights and ambition 10 the highest authority Of the democratic party and will loyalty abide bv Che result. whatever il may be Yours very truIv. ]. r. STILES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
Rawlings Case Set for Hearinq.

Washington, October 15.-The hear ing in the case of J. c. Rawlings, q Georgia preacher, under conviction ill Lowndes county of that state on the charge of murdering two children of neighbor, was today fixed by the supreme court of the United States for the 29th instant. Rawlings attacked the proceedings of the trial court on the ground that the preachers were not allowed to sit on the jury that heard his case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
Communicated A LETTER FROM
 MR. EMIL LESSER
EXPLAINING GERMAN-AM ERICAN
 VOTE. SAYS MAJORITY OF LEAD ING GERMANS ARE FOR HIGDoN.
Rirmlhgham. October b. 1906.

Birmingham. October f5, 1906 MT. E. C. Bloombergh, Chairman Ger man-American Campaign Committee
 City:
 Dear sir-In Sundays Age-Herald ap- pears a card claiming to emanate from German-American voters. in which they say they protest against an assertion, Claiming to have been made by me, in which l. should have promised the Ger man-Amercan vote to Col E. l.. Hgdon Now in the first place l deny ever hay ing made such a claim. My published let ter speaks for itself I have stated that I. together with hundreds of German American voters. would be found among the Higdon supporters. The German American Voters clup organized by our campaign committee, has nearly three hundred members now, and is daily grow ing, a proof of the correctness of my as- sertion. There are hundreds of others who do not care to sign their names to any list or join any club, because they do not wish to advertise their votes. claim the greatest majority of them for Higdon. The poll list shows more than 7GG German American voters in this coun- ty. Let us see what position the forty five sgners of that card occupy. In comparing the names published 0i.h the poll list you will find that twelve of them are not legal voters. They are either not citizens of the United States or have not paid their poll tax. or are not long enough in the state and county. One sf them is here only a little over three weeks. By natonalities three of them are Poles or Russians. but not Germans. Twenty-one of the signers are either saloonkeopers or belong to the proprietors or employes of .he local breweries. Where are the names cf the business men. artists professional men, mechanics. etc. etc? They cannot produce them, for the great majority of them are members of the Higdon club One of the signers of the card notifies me that the card was circulated by Louis Rrandes Qormerly owner of the Opera House baN ana r. F. Harms. secretary of the Germania park. Respectfully
 EMII, LESSER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
Hexamer Addresses Germans.

Atlanta, october 15.-rhe principal fea- ture of German Day" at the Georgia state far today was the address of pr. Charles J. Hexamer of Philadelphia. pres ident of the National Societies of Germans in the United States. Thousands of Ger mans were present. German songs were and German games and sports indulged in. Dr. HeXamer's address dealt largely with the interests of the south and of German American citizens. The other speakers included Governor Terrell and Mayor WOOdWard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
Birmingham, Ala., october 15, 19d

Birmingham, Ala, October 15, l946. Hon. E. L. Higdon City
 Dear Sr:-AIy attention has been called to d card recently published in the pa pers. bearing date of 12th inst, signed by Hon. F. NJ. Jackson, representing you, as chairman of your campaign commit tee. in which he makes an appeal to the state campaign committee To decide that you are the nominee of the democratic party for sheriff of this county.
 have been given no notice Of the appeal as party custom and precedent requires, in eases of this character. but suppose the publicatio Of the card in the newspapers was intended to give me this notice.
 observe that In Chairman Jackson & letter. while he inVokes the power and Jurisdiction of the state campaign com mtttee in this contest he does not agree for you to abide by the decision which they may render In the matter. Party custom and precedent in the pust has given to the democratic executive com mittee of the state power and authority to determine the question of contested or disputed nominations, which has ire quently been exercised in the past 10 tho benefit and to the advantage of the democratic party.
 In view of this letter of Chairman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
WEEPING GRAIN DEALER
 TELLS OF TRUST lNIQUITY
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 'I want to tell this commission some thing about the farmers" said I. Rosen- baum of the j. R. Rosenbaum Grain com- pany. who was the next witness.
 ''The farmers who are organized refuse to sell grain to any but their own ele- vators. Part of their agreement is that shall be fined 1 cent bushel for every bushel sold. You can see that the grain dealers are being discriminated against by the farmers. The farmers are closely al- lied and they discriminate against others more than they are discriminated against"
 R P Rosenbaum. son of the man who had just testified supplemented his fathers testimony with more details and the hearing was adjourned al that point
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
Chanue In c. F. C l.

Denver. Col October 15.-Dayid C. Bea- man, retired as a director of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company at the annual meeting of the stockholders, which was held in this city this afternoon. and Rob- ert c. Clowry of New York was elected as his successor. With this exception the old board was reelected. Mir. Beamau will continue to serve as secretary and general counsel of the corporation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
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 Account of International Conven- tion of Christian Churches round trip tickets will be sold October 01th, 11th and 18th. final limit October 18th. New Orleans, La. and return. .SIO.T5
 Account of the Biennial Meeting. Knights of Pythas tickets will be on sale October 12th to 18th, inclusive, final limit October 30th with privilege of extension to November 30th.
 st. Louis, Mo. and return. ...... .xI530
 Account of American Bankers Asso- citation tickets will be sold at rate of one fare plus 25 cents for the round trip. Tickets on sale october 14th and 18th, final limit October goth with privilege of extension to October 30th.
 For reduced rates north, south and west, information regarding sleeping car reservations, etc, call on or write to P. Sid Jones, D. P. A. or R. G. Peirce, T. P. A, both phones s25, Birm- ingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
Christian Association Adjourns.

Huntingdon, Ind. October 15.-The quadrennial meeting of the American Christian association came to an end tonight. A committee was appointed to plan some form of celebration of the centennial of the Christian Herald, which will be 100 years of age tomor TOW. A committee was named to de- wise some means for a Christian uni versity, which will report in 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
At the Majestic,

The opening act at the Majestic theatre this week is one that will appeal to all the children in Birmingham. and the grown people as well. and the other acts on the bill will appeal to all classes. The bill opens with Tom Ryder's actor monkeys. clever little specimens that en- certain exceedingly well. They are allow ed to run loose about the stage and their antics are worth watching
 MT and Mrs. Alfred Kelcey. in a new comedy sketch entitled Sister Mary from Tipperary,' are the headners on the bill, and they have sldt that abounds in comedy situations and lines, one that keeps the audience in laughter all the time It is one of the best of the one act sketches that has been to the Ma jestic.
 The Four Mad Caps, English dancing girls, are good to look at graceful dancers. and they have a stunt that is pretty and effective. They are acrobats, singers and dancers, all in one. Charles Ledegar, the bounding wire man. has an act that is a novelty to the patrons of the Majestic, in that there has not been bounding wire act at that theatre this season since it opened for vaudeville. He is comedian as well as an acrobat, and his comedy created the laughs while his stunt on the wire aroused applause.
 Miss Dollie Wells. a rapid sketch artist, has another act that is a novelty. She draws pictures rapidly on paper with craYons of various colors, producing some thattare excellent character sketches and typical.
 Wells Brothers, singers and musical comedians, complete the bill, with the ex- ception of the moving pictures, which are new this week. The act varies from many others in that the men are both excellent comedians and in addition have good voices for the songs that they sing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
Holy War In Morocco.

Tangier, October 15.-It is reported here that a revolt has broken out in the Kehamna district, where holy war is said to be In course of prepara- lion. Several caravans bearing arms and ammunition from Morocco city to Tafikelt are believed to have fallen Into the hands of the rebels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
Mexican Party In St. Louis.

St. Louis, October 15.-Senor Pi- mental, mayor of the City of Mexico accompanied by Senor Juan Chapa Gomez and a staff of secretaries and interpreters, arrived here in a private car and spent today sightseeing in St Louis. The party is touring the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
Notes and Personals.

Colonel Godfrey will have as his guests during this week, Mrs. k. II. Lewis and son of Luverene, Ala. Mrs. Baker God frey and John Godfrey of Meridian Mss.
 Mrs. A. E. Ramsey and Miss Mildred Smith, who have been visiting Colonel Godfrey for several weeks, have returned to their home in Meridian.
 Mr. and Mrs. W. H. H. Judson enter tained ssall party of friends this after noon at their home The gathering was informal and highly enjoyed by those present.
 itlng F. F. EIgganbotham in Jonesboro, has returned to his home in Village Springs, after a pleasant stay of several weeks
 Rev. R. F. Gavin, the Baptist minister, is spending a few days with friends In Birmingham.
 Rev Robert Gilmore who is slowly re- covering from an illness of several weeks has gone to Piedmont Springs in the hope of gaining strength from the climate and water.
 A report from the bedside of Mrs. w. T. Kennedy, who underwent an opera tion for appendicitis at a hospital in Br- niingham several days ago, Is encourage ing. After a day of intense suffering she is nesting better late tonight. Her condi- tion. though serious. is slightly improved.
 WI. Kennedy returned today from Auburn to be with his mother during her illness.
 Mr. and Mrs. T Veal who live on Fourth avenue nn] Seventeenth street, will remove shov.y to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16

Account Georgia State Fair, Atlanta, Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to At lanta October 12 and 17 at rate of $5.75, which includes one free admission to fair grounds. Tickets limited to return until October g, 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16

All the Week. With Mainees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Yorlse and Adams, in Bankers and Brokers.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
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 Privilege of extension until November 90.
 Home Coming Week for Alabamians at Birmingham, Ala. Tickets on sale Oc- tober IA and b at rate of one-first class fare. plus p cents and limited for return until October 2l. Privilege of extension until November 21.
 B. FREEMAN, T. P. A, Q. & C., Route 1925 First Ave, Birmingham, Ala. Specially low summer tourist rates In ef-
 feet to Michigan. Wisconsin. Canada.
 etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
OFFICE GRABBING
 NUT AMONG SINS CubanS Not Addicted to This
 Thinks Magoon PLANS FOR THE FUTURE Will Not Undertake $12,ooo,ooo Sewer age Project In Havana Without Consulting Fully With Wash
 lngton Authorities.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

Havana, October 15.-"I have thus far seen nothing to indicate that the liberal leaders are insincere in their action. and are only seeking office," said Governor Magoon today. He added that the repre- sentatons made today regarding the rebel soldiers had been without foundation.
 MT Magoon reiterated that he had seen no signs of office grabbing. Governor Magoon is considering the appointment of n commission on laws. another on civil service. and a third to hear the claims for damages arising from the instruction. The commission on laws probably will be composed of Americans and Cubans. IL will be charged with the preparation and recommendation of election and municipal laws ana others which are considered nee essary to the proper government of the country. When these laws have been decided on. they will be promulgated by
 General Election Comes First.
 In reply to a question the governor said he had no expectation that congress would assemble until after a general cleo ton had been held. The proposed civil service commission will consist of three Americans from Washington and six Cubans. It will consider the laws and practices hitherto followed in Cuba and will form a system suitable to Cuba. This system will aim at efficiency and the same tllne protect efflceholders from removal. except for proper cause.
 Whatever Americans it may be neces- sary to employ will be selected from among the civil service employees at Wash ington. The claims commission doubtless will he entirely composed of American officers but there may also be some of hcers of the Cuban rural guards. Asked whether the provisional government would undertake the long pending and neglected question of the sewerage of Havana, Gov ernor Magoon replied that he was aware that the United States had repeatedly and insistently urged this question on eX- President Palma, and that the eX-presl- dent in turn urged it upon the Cuban con- gross, but nothing had been accomplished of any importance. The governor said he did not care to rush into matter that involved an expenditure of $12 00,0c0 or more without full consultation with the Washington authorities.
 Call Themselves Republicans.
 The reorganized party which it's leaders have renamed the republican party, has issued lengthy programme setting forth the principles advanced by the opposition party.
 Stationng marines and guards about the island is proceeding rapidly. The dis tribution of infantry and cavalry thus far affected is as follows
 The Fifth infantry is garrisoning the towns of Sagua la Grande, Caibarien and Cardenas; the Eleventh infantry is at Santiago and Holguln the Seventeenth infantry is at Camaguey and Ciego d'AVila and portion of the Twenty eighth is at Matanzas. The Eleventh cavalry is in Pinar del Rio, and the Eff teenth is in Santa Clara.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16

All the Week. With Daily Mati- nees-'The Dainty Duchess bur lesquers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
AT THE MAJESTIC.
AT THE eAYETY.

All the Week, With Daily Mati- nees-Vaudeville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
Local Items.

The first day of the fair brought out enormous crowds from this end of the county. Many have come up to spend the week with friends In Bessemer, and hum dreds crowded the cars en route to Bir- mingham.
 Home Corners are much in evidence. Fa- mliar faces throng the streets. A friendly hand-shake and a hearty welcome is tho order of the day.
 Woodward furnace employees were paid this afternoon, and q good trade 10 the merchants has resulted.
 The city court went into recess Sat urday after closing the civil docket Next Monday Judge Jackson will take up the criminal docket, and three murder cases will be tried by jury.
 Friday will be a holiday at the public schools to allow the children a day for the State Fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
Boys and Football.

The football season opens next Thurs day among the hoys with q battle be- tween the famous Hill Bllles" and the strong Sixth Avenue" team. These boys have always been great rivals and the game promises to be d well fought con test.
 Following is the llne-up
 Sixth Avenne-Fullback, Hugh Sikes: Halfbacks Harry Trohoff and Osro Craig; quarterback, Norman Lefkovots; center. Vernon McGregor; guards, Leon Canoles and Jim Thompson; ends. D. B. Taylor and Burton Johnston; tackles, Melton Hstc cher and Nathan Kartus.
 Hill Bllies-Center Vernon McWhorter; guards, Batson and Arthur Nail; tackles, Vernon Lee or Edwin Brannon and Oe- tavious Spencer; ends. Payton Mclniry and Duff Lewis; quarterback, Richard Lanier; halfback, David Trotter and Ser neY Day; fullback, Burwell Hill.
 The boys challenge any team their size and weight to play a series of games. The average weight of both elevens will not quite reach 100 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
MUCH DEPENDS ON WATER WORKS CASE Outcome of BeSSemer Fight Will Effect Other Cities DEMURRERS FILED TODAY Bessemer Holds Her Own In Baby Contest-5oys Interested In
 Football-Notes and
 Personals.
DEMURRERS FILED TODAY

Bessemer. October 15.-tSpecialJ lJ-rhe vhoie state seems te he interested in the outcome of the Bessemer water works litigation It appears that other cities in Al lbama are in the sam, position which We occupy. and are waiting to find the best legal course To pursue. Many citi- zens have questioned the clerk of the cir euit court in Birmingham as to the pro- grtss of the ease. and expressed them- selYes deeply concerned in the result
 Birmingham lawyers and men of stand ing are especially desirous that the ease be cleared up. as II Is suggested that lNe decision of the courts will largely de- termine the future of the Birmingham water works. there having been several prey ious clashes between the company and cit'zens.
 Certain 1t is that Bessemer is interested US every man is suffering from the oppres- scn and feels it personally when the first of the month comes round.
 The present standing of the case is as follows: The Board of Aldermen passed all ordinance reducing the rates, which should have gone into effect October l. the water works company filed q writ of injunction. which took the matter to the collts; and today Attorney. Welsh, Jones' Estes and City Attorney Ben G. Perry filed a motion to dismiss the injunction for want of equity and to dissolve the inlunction. Several demurrers to the bill were also filed. This brings the case to trial which will probably be set this week Bairg a preferred case, 1t should be taken Cp immediately. but Judge A A. Coleman of the circuit court is now hearing Virginia mines suit which will occupy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
Bessemer Babies.

Bessemer's coming generation will evil dently hold position far above the res1 of the district in the matter of good looks This was proven today at noon.
 Fifty mothers, mostly from Brming ham, presented theirs babies in the con- test at the State Fair, and Bessemer easily ran away with two of the prizes. The judges deliberated carefully for sev- eral hours. and finally announced the five prettiest babies.
 In Class B for the prettiest girl baby under years of age. beautiful little Merle Dickens of Bessemer was finally awarded the prize, u handsome silver cup. There was a lively contest over the prize for the prettiest girl baby under years but this was also taken by little Helen Swabacher of Bessemer daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Swabacher The children are both wonderfully attractive, and they were the subject of much favorable coin- ment at the fair this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
Call Themselves Republicans.
- ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE BIJOU,

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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-12-14
aSNE ER0vEiiss PRIZE.

The executive committee OF the
4W0man's Association for the I'm.
provemeuso of Rural Schools which
met In Columbia recently. after a free
and full discussion, awarded prizes to
the ten schools making the greatest
material improvement during the year
In the forty counties Of the State.
The prize is 500 to each school.
Pine Grove School, this county, was
fourth on the list. Miss Matte Gov
.ington, the popular principal of this
school in writing to inform us of the
honor won, says:
"As a community, and as a school,
we are greatly gratifed that we are
adjudged worthy to receive it. Per.
sonally, | am more than pleased tina,
it comes to us, and wish, in this public
way, to give credit to the pupils of thu
school, who worked INCREASINGLY and
un'iringly. l am glad TINT tn ir 6.
deity has been recognized. 1 wish
also, to put on record my abiding
faith in the boys and girls Of the coun
try schools, and to urge that they b
given every possible advantage; good
school houses. comfortable desks,
plenty of black boards, maps, charts,
and greatest of all. good teachers.
MATTE CovINaToN.
McColl, S. G., Dec. Q, 1906.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-12-14

a much higher price would have been OBJ
tanned for this crop.
Now while the farmers nre repenting
their failures in duty, let the merchants
repent their failures, aud let us all deter
mine to como out and work hand in hand
for the common good. "Merchaut' ar
raigns farmers for their old cry Of "olasa
antogoniem,' and their failure when they
arc ready to help on in the work. He hits
hard but true, we own up az n class, but,
ALL the merchants have not contributed or
assisted in the movement, 80 let us all now
agree to do better aud work in harmony
Can we afford to go pack to conditions
prevailing before the cotton association put
cotton from 6 to 10 conta2 Not only has
the price Of cotton been put upon a higher
plano, but the value Of all property has
advanced greatly, thereby adding to the
wealth and prosperity Of the country. a
few farmers cannot keep up the orgauiz,.
ton, the masses must respond, will the,
do it Let all come to the meeting called
for the I7th and put their sh nlder to the
wheel. Success or failure depends upon
the action of each individual
Dec. 10, 90. FARMER.