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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12

New York, December 11-Fines aggregat-
ing $4,000 were imposed today by Judge
Holt in the United States circuit court
upon the American Sugar Refining COM
pany and the Brooklyn Cooperage COM
pany after the defendants, through coun-
sci, had pleaded guilty to indictments
charging the acceptance of rebates on
sugar shipments in violation of the Elkins
anti-rebating act.
The Sugar Refining company was fined
$4,000 and the Cooperage company $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12
Draws Requisition on vardanan.

Atlanta, December 11.-(Speclal)-
ernor Terrell today drew a requktinn
on Governor Vardaman of Mississippi for
Young Mackey, II negro. who is wanted
in Montgomery county for participation
in the murder of Crawford A. Ryals In
1900. There were nine indictments on ac-
count Of this murder. There was re-
ward of 800 outstanding for Mackey.
Sheriff A. j. Burch of Montgomery coun-
ty left here today for Mississippi to bring
back the prisoner.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12
Tries to Shoot Up Shops.

Atlanta, December 11.-(Special)-J. Il.
Hogan a white man living at 10 Hum
prheys street, went to the machine shops
of the Woodward Lumber company In
West End today at noon, drew pistol
and began firing unfortunately. He
shot VIII Adams, one of the employees.
through the face, the wound proving
serious, If not dangerous. one. lie was
arrested by Sanitary Chief John Jentzen.
who happened to be i'm that neghborhood,
and taken to the police station. Hogan
is considered crazy. no motive having
bee found for his deed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12
Into involuntary Bankruptcy.

l.. Wright, dry goods merchant on
Broad street, one door north from Water,
was closed up today on involuntary
bankruptcy proceedings brought by two
Baltimore and one st. Louis firms. The
petition was filed in Mobile yesterday
and served on Mr.. Wright today. Mr..
Chambliss Keith of this city was named
as receiver. The liabilities of the firm
will reach nearly $4,000, while the assets
are placed at about $4,000. There is but
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12
Library Committee.

failed to be realized this afternoon on
account of the lack of n quorum. phe
members present were disappointed on ac-
count of the fact that several important
matters were to have come up, but action
will probably be suspended until the reg
uar meeting ON the second Tuesday in
January.
The library building is raising rapidly
under the careful direction of Architect
W. T.. Bens. and Is beginning to suggest
the imposing appearance which 1t will
afford when completed. The work will
hardly be finished within the next two
months.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12
Grain Men Meet on Rates.

st. Louis, December 11.-At a meeting
here today of southwestern grain men, r
committee was appointed, consisting Of
one representative from st. Louis Cairo,
Memphis, Evansville, Henderson and
Nashville to meet in conference with rep
resentatives of the railroad here on De-
cember is to reach an understanding as
to the intent of the railroads respecting
the equalization of rates through the diff
ferent gateways.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12
Raum Guilty of Forgery.

Peoria. Ill. December u.-Danel r.
Raum, prominent lawyer OF this city,
and a son of Green 3. Raum, ex-com-
missioner of pensions of the United
States, stands accused of being a forger
in the sum of $4,000. 1t is charged he
executed false mortgages. and r. o. Cum
ningham, a money broker, is the com
plainant Raum admitted his guilt and
was placed in the county JAIL
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12
SUGAR TRUST AND BARREL
CONCERN FINED $50, 900

After the fines were imposed United States
District Attorney Stimson. who conducted
the prosecution, told the court that he
thought the amount of fthe fines assessed
was sufficiently large to act as deter
rent to rebates in the future, and that
the government would consent to the re-
mainder of the indictments against the
American Sugar Refining company and
the Brooklyn Cooperage company being
dismissed.
Judge Holt granted a motion dismiss
ing the other indictments.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12
Boy Shoots Father.

New York, December 11.-Because his
father kept him in the grammar schools
while the boy was older and larger than
others In that grade. and whipped him
when he failed In his lessons, William
Weldon, aged 16 years. today shot and
probably fatally wounded his father John
Weldon. The boy was arrested
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12
Wreck In Arkansas.

Batesvile. Ark. December 11.-Fourteen
persons were injured. only three, however,
seriously, when a local train of the Iron
Mountain railway was derailed near here
late today. one passenger coach rolling
down a steep embankment. Those most
seriously injured are Conductor Ed Baker,
NJ. c.. McDaniels of Card. Ark, and
George Weaver of sulphur Springs, Ark.
j. C. Mendenthai of Evansville, Ind, is
among those sustaining serious injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12
INVESTIGATE HARTMAN ROADS.
Officials of System Called as Witnesses
In the Case.

Washington December 1.-the investi-
cation determined upon several weeks ago
into the management and control of the
Union and Southern Pacific properties OF
the Hartman system of railroads will
be started in New York city on the 2Sth
inst Il. IT, Hartman and many other
officials and others identified with the
system have been subpoenaed to attend
as witnesses.
Chairman Knapp and Messrs Lane and
Clements, and possibly other members OF
the commission, expect to sit in the hear
ings
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12
Operator at Rangoon Responsible.

Richmond, Va, December 1.-THE state
corporation commission tonight completed
President Spencer and six guests lost their
lives. 1t has made no pronounced prog
ress but the whole tenor of the testi-
mony given before 1t and the practical
admission on the witness stand Of Opera
tor Mattox himself, seems to indicate that
the operator at Rangoon was responsible
for the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12
Prison Cotton Is Sold.

Atlanta December 11.-(Special THE
state prison commission has just sold
the states cotton, made on the state
farm In 1905. i5O bales of it at 10 cents.
The crop brought the state about s22 500
This years crop has not yet been put
on the market.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12
Alabama Negroes Condemn Roosevelt.

Montgomery. December 1.-THE Ala
bama conference Of the African Meth
odst church, in session at Georgiana to-
day adopted resolutions condemning tho
action of President Roosevelt in dismiss
ing the battalion OF negro soldiers i'm
picated In the Brownsville disorder.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12
Notes and Personals

James Il. Morton and q. u. Woodrow
enjoyed fine hunt today. bringing in
large string of birds.
AIiss Clara Holster. who has been at
tending school in Washington. will ar
rive homo Saturday to spend tho holidays
with her parents.
Mr.. j. \. Simpson left this morning
for Admission on business connected with
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12
Italian Parliament pleased.

Rome, December 11.-Signor Mirabelli,
republican, at the opening of today's
session of the chamber of deputies, in
troduced a resolution which was adopted,
TO the effect that the chamber sends its
warmest congratulations to France on the
anticlerical policy which it is following,
as tending to secularize the state, and
repder the human conscience independent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12

his coal interests. Mr.. A. r. Craddock re-
turned yesterday from a business trip to
Meridian, Miss.
Mrs and Miss Julis Houston will spend
the holidays in Montgomery.
II. l.. Thornberg, manager of the Peo-
pies Telephone company, is confined to
his bed.
A. A. Randle, DIR. e. Z. Lacey, Cypress
Ross and Alderman Ross have gone on u
weeks hunting trip.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12

Mobile, December 1.-THE funeral of
Capt. >,. II. CBlly) Williamson. the vet
eran turfman. who died on Sunday night
at New Orleans. took place here today
and his body was Inferred alongside that
of his mother in Magnolia cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12
Currency Legislation Not Likely.

Washington, December l1.--Currency
legislation At the present session OF Con-
gress is unlikely If discussion held today
in the Senate committee on finance may
be taken as an indication.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12

to make the declaration under the law of
1881. which the Pope has forbidden the
parish priests to make.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12
Clerks Made 25.ooo Mistakes

Washington, December 11-More than
25.0o0 certificates of naturalization will
today by the House committee on immi-
gragtion becomes law. The failure of
clerks to ask applicants If they were
anarchists render the certificates void.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12

After having bored three deep wells
and found abundant water the North Blr-
mingham municipality has decided to pur.
chasee the ten acres which were taken
on option lying north of Thirty-sixth ave.
nue. and Twenty-fourth street, at an ex
penditure of $1,000.
The land has several valuable springs
and an inexhaustible supply of water.
which Is being dispensed ct the lowest
fiat rate in the state The deal finally
settles the water problem which faced the
city after the storms two months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12

bazaar will go towards the wiring of the
new church. 1t is expected that several
hundred dollars will be realized.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-12
JAMES MORRISON IS
RUN OVER BY CAB
North Birmingham Municipality Pur
chases Ten Acres on Which the
Water Supply Is Located.

North Birmingham. December ll.-lSpe-
cial.) flames Morrison, we'll known citi-
zen Of this city, was run over and seri-
ously injured this afternoon in Birming-
ham at First avenue and Twentieth street
by a carriage which a negro was driving.
The wounds were about the head and
shoulder, caused by his being thrown
against the curbing. Mr.. Morrison vas
taken to the Hillman hospital in the am
bulance of Gaudin & Co. and is resting
easily tonight.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1906-01-17
Ece RESIGNED.

Rev. J. P. Miller, Pastor Of the Lu-
theran Church, has rendered his resig-
nation to take effsct March 1. It was
with great reluctance that the congre-
CATION accepted Rev. Miller's resigna-
tion, having been very much ATTACHED
to him. AS the Evening Nsws says
during his three years pastorate in
this city the congregation has greatly
prospered. due in a long measure to
the pastors wise counsel and faithful
leadership. He has proved hims If
strong as a preacher aud thoughtful as
q pastor. During his stay here Rav
Miller has greatly endeared himself
not only to the msmbers OF bis own
congregation but also to all the christ
ian people Of the city regardless Of
denomination. Whilst his many friends
are sorry to lose him and his estima.
bic family from this city, they will be
glad to learn that he leaves here TO
accept a call to an important congre-
CATION in BurkeS Garden, Va. Tue
best wishes CT his many friends made
in this city attend him In his future
work,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1906-01-17
Lodp. Officer. lpstnlIed,

The officers Of Cameron Lodge, No.
80, Knights Of Pythias, were in
stalleu on Tuesday evening Of last
week bV Past. G. G. O. J. Rast in the
Methodist Church. Knight a. A. Fl
Lattine sc5ed as prelate, and read
the obligation to the following CHI ser
who were then installed: w. a. Raet
O. c., M. R. Evans, N. G, j. E.
Grambling, Prclate, e. M. Rist, M.
w.. I H. Z mmerman, K r. and S
A. O. R'c.nbaker, M. F., E. ]. Cul
Ter, M. Ex., T. J. Jackson, M. a G
O. Slaughter, I. g., Fl. B. Bair, y. G
TT e Inc lallation services, which were
Witnessed by large crowd, ~as very
interssting. Atte: the in t'l'a0ion
Rev. J G. Younge, who isa mslnber
of the order, preached a special SER
mon to the members which was great
" enj3yad by all who heard it. Nj.
Younge Is no stranger to the people
CT Cameron as he was Pastor of thai
charge for four years, and Is very
much beloved by the paoole.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1906-01-17
OuCrager III Bamborg.

A dispatch from Bamoerg to the
NsWs ald Courier saysaa dastardly at
tempt was mad on Thursday night to
wreck the 7.42 west bound passenger
train.fron1 Charleston to Augusta. The
miscreants placed a heavy, thirty.
foot railroad iron directly across the
track, a few hundred yards east OF the
depoJ and within the corporate limits.
Those who committed the crime seem
to have been inspired by no other mo
tive than mischief or malice, for the
point at which the obstruction was
placed Is within the town and In q
rather thickly populated section. Ut is
not thought that robbery could have
been the motive, for in case the train
had been wrecked a large crowd Of our
cllizsns would have gathered upon the
spot promptly, and thus frustrated
the desire. Fortuna tely The engineer
saw the obstruction in time to pre-,
pare for it, and the only damage done
was a wrecked coW-cltcher. AS yet
there Is no clew to the perpetrators,
but no expense will be spared to fer
ret them out and punish chem sever.
In
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1906-01-17
Coruon and Alfalfa.

The Macon Telegraph says the
South Carolina cotton growers, ha'
ing adopled o resolution for q re-.
duction Of acreage by 25 psr oent. i,
except on 10 acre farms, it Is rec in.
Inenoed that be farmers adopt slfal
ia as a substitute crop. Last year 1t
is recalled jba6 the agricultural socse
Iy Of South Carolina supplied a mum
ber cf planters with seed and off ;red
q series Of prizes to those who would
engage IN the cultivation. The exper-
iments in not less than 25 instances
have proved successful. IG was sho @n
In one case that So, 600 pounds OF al
aalfa could be grown upJn 8 tract
which by previous test, would pro-
dues only 10000 pounds OF ordinary
lay. II the farmers of the State gen
orally snail j in in d5votlng The extra
land 10 this ,orage, The benefit wOulo
oe Il c ,lculable. The saving Of the
expense OF importing Western hay
would be very large. 1t has always
appeared inexplicab able that the
5. u jhern farmer who can raise hay
should consent to buy 1t from Mis-.
souri,, Kansas or other States. Along
vita raising of hay co mes the en-
largem mt of the cattle industry in
Its many forms, the improvement Of
the breeds Of all manner OF stock and
resultant profits to the growers.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1906-01-17
A Badge or shame.

The Lake County Herald, published
at PainesVille, Onio, directs an open
letter to Lake county's representative
in the state legislature. It was report
ed that this representative had an.
poupced that he expected to receive a
railroad pass during his service, and
would accept and USE SIC a pass. The
Herald directs attention to the fact
that this msmber OF the legislature is
presumed to act as the attorney in
the state legislature for the people Of
Lake county, and that he will be re-
quired to vote on important railroad
legislation. The Herald pleads with
this representative to reject the pass,
and to stand as free representative
of public interests. In commenting
on the above The Commoner says the
appeal is a good one, and 1t is hoped
1t will be heedsd. The free pass Is one
of the great evils Of the day, and no
public offisial is in a position to dis
charge his duty to the people II he
places himself under obligations to
the corporations. The battle against
the free pass Is not temporary strug-
gle. Unless we are prepared to con"
fess that popular government is a
farce, that battle will not cease until
the pass has been abolished. In the
meantime let it be understood every.
whe.e that a free pass in the hands
of public official Is q badge of shame.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1906-01-17
Tribure or Respect.

Whereas it has pleased Almighty
God to remove from our midst Our be-
loved brother, J. P. Golson, who pass
ed from labor to refreShment" on the
9Th Of December, 1905. Brother Col
son was a true friend, a devoted huS'
band and father, and Christian gen.
tleman. He loved to meet with lis
brethren at the Lodge, but no more
will he meet with them until the'
meet in the Celestial Lodge above.
Therefore. be it resolved by OliYey
Lodge, No. 133 A. +. NJ,
1T. That we have lest one OF oul
most beloved members and truest Ma
sons.
End. That we sympathize with the
bereaved family in this their great af-
Fiction.
3rd. That a page in our minute
book be inscribed to his momory.
4th. That copy of these resolu,
tions be published in The Times and
Democrat and copy sent to the be-
reayed family. J. G. REDMON,
d. r. STURkIE,
e. II. GRAVES,
Dec. 16, 1905. Committee.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1906-01-17
srArs DLsPsnSAaY.
rhe Supporters of the Institution
Hold O Caucus.

rhe Supporters of the Institution
Hold q Caucus.
Toe dispenssry slpporters In the
general assembly are making rrepara-
uions to rally against the onslaug ght of
adverse legislation proposed by ardent
anti dispensary people. Thursday
night In the ways and means commit.
tee room of the house caucus was
held and the dispensary people put
their Leads together. They also began
to count noses, and The State says &c
cording to the statement Of one OF the
members who attended the meeting,
the result was entirely satisfactory.
he made tie prediction that the dis.
pansary as an institution would not
be put out Of business" at this Ses
sion Of the general assembly.
The dispsnsary people have intro
duced no bill as yet. Ia this they
think that they have showed di'cre
tion for they will fight for 1t II they
see that soma legislation must be put
through. Senator Raysor has had the
engrossing department at work on the
DILL which he introduced last session,
but he may not introduce 1t. Senator
Manning has been spoken Of as one
who will probably introduce the bill
which is finally decided upon. The
dispensarY people claim to have their
hopes raised by the result Of the can.
Gus Thursday night.
Senator Tillman was in Colum mbia
Thursday and while he did not parti.
cipate in any caucus he is said 20 have
talked freely with the members CT
the legislature who consulted with
him on the dispensarv situatinn.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1906-01-17
Showdown on Rural.

Postmaster General Cortleyou ir
his report outlines policy Of strick'
ter adher nee to the legal regulation
of rural mail routes. Most important
to rural route patrons is mis- intention
to discontinue without delay any
route where it Is found on insp action
that because of q lack Of appreciation
of the service the expenditure involv
ed is unwarranted, and the an
nourcement that where patronage Is
insufficient to warranta dialy delivery
substitution will be made Of a every
other. day service. Not every route is
appreciatiVe aud two many patrons
look upon the service as something to
whtch they have the same general
right as they have to receive mail at
a postotf1ce. The 914 100000 deficit
has brought the government to the
conclusion that there is little Sense 10
spending the peoples money on those
who do rot appreciate 1t.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1906-01-17
Married in Charleston.

Mr.. George Martin Kohn Of COL
umbia and Miss Helen Levy were
married at Beth synagogue in Char
lesion on Wednesday evening, Rev.
DR.. B. A. Elzas officiating. The mar
rlage was strikingly beautiful Ger
emony, performed in the presence Of q
very Large gathering of relatives and
friends of the contracting parties. A
reception was held Immediately after
the ceremony at the Charleston hotel
at which Mr.. and Mrs. Kohn received
the hearty we'll wishes Of their friends
before starting on their honeymoon
trip. Mr.. Kohn is native Of Orange
burg and his many friends here wish
him long and happy married life.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1906-01-17
ANOTHER KILLIBG.
One Colo red Man Kills Another Over
in the Fork.

The hot supper continues to get in
it's deadly work. On last Saturday
night over in the Fork Of the E listo,
Lewis Curry shot and killed Earns st
Fuel, both parties being colored. The
killing took place at the house Of
Curry, who lives on Mrs b. S. Spires
place near Norway. According to the
story of Curry there was gathering
on Satu, dsy night of several colored
people It his bouse.
E4riy in the evening Fuel and ancth.
er man got into row about q d. bt OF
ten cents, and was about to resort IL
blows to settle the trouble between
them. Curry ,an In the house and gor
a single barrel gun and got in between
Fuel and the negro to preserve the
peace and dignity of his home. A.
lhis j,lneture OF # .irs, Curry claim
chat some one showed him, and as be
tell his qua was discharged shooting
Fusl In the beast.
DAs soop as the shooting took place
every b,0y ran away from Curfy's
house leaving Fuel where he>fell aher
shot. After waiting until TWO O'CLOCK
Sunday morning. Gu 'ry went GJ Mr
Spires hozse, and If .er waking uI
Jhst eentlem ~, told him OF the
shooting as above described. Wnen hs
called M. Spires Coriy claims THAT bt
did rot know bow badly Fuel was
hurt. He REQUESTED Mr.. Spires to g
with him tn mis- house which tina
gentleman did.
When they reached tile house thel
found Flu dead having been shoI
5srcu ID the breast, the shot taking
effec5 1n tine lungs s-d no doubt some
of them p!erc ID the heart Of the 5aat
man. Cirry was lodged in the coun
Jy jsil Ha has employed Messrs
Wolfe g. B. ry to represent him
Curry claims that the shooting wa'
altogether ACCIDENTAL, but the G 'ur
will have to deciGe the matter whel
it meets DIX, May.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1906-01-17
Toe Mora Law.

Andrew Hamilton, the life insurance
lobbyist, declares that Of the $500, 900
expended by him in his lobby work,
not one dollar was expended con.
trary to the moral law. 1t Is fortu-
nate for the country that the Hamil.
ton idea Of morals does not generally
prevail. The IDEA that the use of
money to debauch Legislatures and
corrupt judges Is not contrary to NOR
ais would, If generally accepted, make
government farce and reduce the
people to abject slavery. There was
time when many thoughtful men
believed that the Hamilton code OF
morals posvailed generally, but re.
cent developments prove that, after
all a majority of the people are hon.
est and will insist that public busi-
ness be honestly cared for. II requir.
ed long time, and multiplied perse
cutions, to arouse the people to a
realizing sense Of the fact that the
Hamilton c )de Of morals prevailed
Ia high financial circles, but when
they we're finally aroused they took
speedy action with the result that a
great many msn who had long posed
as statesmen. patriots and "deferders
Of national honor" were exposed to
publc,contempt. Tae Hamilton code
of morals will be ably defended by the
Ama|ssmated Association Of Porch
Olim ,ers, the Burglars Benevolent
and Protective Association, the
Sandhsggers" Mutual Association,
and kindred organizations. But 1t vii!
be scored by men VINO believe In the
moral code handed down upon Slnia
and who are trying TO live upright
and pure lives.