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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
SIGNIFICANT IS
 RAILROAD MEETING
STOCKHOLDERS OF ILLINOIS CEN TRIAL VOTE TO TURN THEIR PROXIES OVER TO STUYVEsANT FlsH's WARM SUPPORTER.

Hartford, Conn. October S.-At the meeting of the local stockholders or the Illinois Central road here today, it was unanimously voted to have all the prox.e of the stockholders present turned over to Charles NJ. Beach of this city. who is a director of the Illinois Central and a sup porter of Stuyvesant Fish in the fight with the Hartman interests. Those who have already sent their proxies to l1r. Hartman will cancel them.
 Tho stockholders represented over 5000 shares. The meeting was overwhelming ly anti-Harriman, and besides voting on the disposition of proxies, adopted reso- lutions setting forth:
 Whereas, The present controversy in the management of the Illinois Central railroad has brought to the knowledge of the stockholders the fact that the board of directors has delegated their powers In intervals of session to an active com mittee of their number, which in turn has conferred the same absolute power upon their chairman, which we believe 10 Oe a grave danger to the interests or me corporation and of its stockholders; and.
 Whereas, The fact has become known that by thls concentration Of autnoraty the officers have been enabled to make large loans to themselves on such securi- ties and terms as they themselves deem sufficient and are the sole judge. And as it also is evident that under this pres- ent system 1t is possible for any individ- ual delegated with the powers 10 make in his own interests this railroad and its business subordinate to and contributary to other roads in which Nhe may nave a greater personal interest, and, thererore. we, stockholders of the Illinois Central railroad, protest against this improper and hazardous practice. and we request the board of directors to take such acton as will prevent these evils in the future.
 s. M. Young of New York, representa- tive of Hartman interests, was m the building but did not attend the meet ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Editor Is Convicted.

White Plains. N. Y, October S'-fTank E. Xavier, editor of the Yonkers Herald' was found guilty by jury today or criminal libel against District Attorney w. T. Jerome Counsel for MT. AaVler asked the court to set aside the Verdlct as being against the evidence, and Judge Blatt said he would hear arguments on that point next week. MT. Xavier was accused of publishing in his paper the allegation that MT. Jerome had an agree rnent with insurance interests by wmch they were to support him for governor if certain insurance men were not in- dicfed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Wreck On the Wabash.

St. Louis, October 3.-A head-end col lision between a passenger and a freight train on the Wabash road occurred tooay near Neely, III. Both engines were prac- tically demolished. According to the statement of General Manager Miller at the Wabash headquarters here no person was seriously hurt, but eight recefveo bruises and cuts He said the wrecK re- suited from negligence on the part or tae freight crew In obeying orders. The pas senger train was bound from Keokuk to Springfield, Ill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Retaliation, Says Estes,
 Was Basis Of Action

to make for the part I took in the re- organization of the City Council of Bir- mingham. I acted with the majority Of the members of the board who recognized their right to reorganize under the new code. This majority had been ignored and almost insulted by the.Mayor because they did not see fit to yield to his will and dictates. Was 1t not perfectly natural that they should retaliate by ignoring him when the opportunity afforded?'
 'eAs I see 1t, it Is much better for the city" continued MT. Estes that the Mayor, whose administration has stood and acted for the good of Birmingham, should be at the head of the government than a faction whose avowed policy was merely retaliation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
rheatrIcaIs On Steamers.

Liverpool, October S-It was announced today that the Cunard Steamship com pany had accepted the offer of Charles Frohman to give theatrical performances on the big liners by regular players, who for the time being may be travelling to and from the United States and England. The company Is now planning specially designed halls for plays and concerts on board three of the ships of the line. Other Atlantic companies are con sidering Mr. Frohman's proposition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04

H. c. Grigsby will leave Saturday for Norfolk. Washington and other points In the east.
 Miss Bessie May Brown will leave In few days on visit to friends In Naturai Bridge, Ala
 Mise Ana McLemore has returned to the city. after a pleasant visit to Hun- boldt, Tenn.
 The Anti whisky club met this evening at the Rebie hall. and appointed officers, Dr. William Waldrop being selected as chairman, and the Rev. D. P. Taylor secretary.
 The following committee was appointed to meet at the office of pr. Waldrop tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, to help select a campaign committee: W. g. Weici1, C. l.. O'Dell. Rev. W. E. Morris. Dr. T. F. Robinson and MT. Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Plans of the Moors. .

Casa Blanca, October 3.-Authentic re- ports received heref rom the interior of Morocco reveal the fact that Muai ha- fd's plan of operations is to divide his army into two divisions. The first is de- signed to march upon Rabat and capture his brother, Sultan Abdel Aziz, and the latter's troops there, while the second division will march on Fez, the northern capital, and there proclaim Hafid SuIsan of Morocco. The first division already has reached Settat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
CasteIIane Is SinuIe.

Paris, October 9.-T'he time limit In which Count Boni De Castellane could appeal to the court of cessation passed today, and the divorce decree obtained by Mme. Anna Gould, the former count ess De Castellane, is now absolute. Mme Gould has settled out of court the cred itors' claims both against herself and 10 coniOt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Doctors Raise Rates,

Paris. October 3.-The members of the Medical society of Charenton, farge suburb of Paris, at a recent meeting, de- cided to raise rates to patients owing ~o inc rise in the cost of living. The dec,sion has caused widespread excitement in the community and a call for meeting of protest has been issued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
cases of Ruhonlc Plaque.

San Francisco, October 3.-Fifty-one verified cases of Bubonic plague have de- veloped in San Francisco to date, accord ing to the report being kept in the office of Dr. Blue, of the marine hospital, in charge of the work of eradication There have been 30 deaths. About 30 suspects are under observation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Machlnlst Dies From Injury.

New Orleans, October 3.-John Denison. a non-union machinist, died here at the Charity hospital today as a result of in- iuries received several weeks ago wren attacked by men alleged to be striking machinists Denison's body isnow In the morgue. He is said to have come to New Orleans from Washington or New York No arrests have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Modern Motor Car.

From the New York Herald
 Paris.-Independent of hotels and ordinary vehicles, M. de Febregues of the Marseilles Automobile club has left Marseilles for an extended tour with three friends and two servants. He has had constructed an automobile wagon capable of holding himself and h.s three friends in comfort for an in- definite period The vehicle resem- bles railway car mounted on a 35-40 Tourand chassis.
 There is dining room in front cap able of seating eight at table. This can be converted into bedroom with four beds. The next compartment is completely fitted with toilet room, and in the rear is kitchen with a stove and a water tap, supplied from a tank in the roof. The two servants hunks are in the kitchen. It is sug- gested that he has solved the problem of avoiding heavy municipal taxes
 re vo. want tho hoaf advarti6iug ciIta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Railroad Found Guilty.

Omaha, Neb. October 3.-The Mis- souri Pacific railroad was today found guilty in the federal court of viloating the safety appliance laws. Similar cases against other roads will be heard tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Killed By a BI asst.

Knoxville. october 3.-In prema- ture blast, on a piece of government road construction near Cumberland Gap this morning. Charles overton of Cum berland Gap, was almost instantly killed Jacob Thomas of Middlesboro. ky, was seriously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Tornado Strikes Village.

oklahoma City. O. T., october S.-A tornado struck the village of Pearch, situ- ated in Rogers Mills county near tho Texas line. last night, and 1t Is reported to have destroyed the postoffice and to have damaged almost every house In town. No one is reported killeo'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Produce Dealer Fails.

Pittsburg, October 3.-H. J. McCracken & Co.,, the oldest wholesale produce com mission firm in Pittsburg. filed volun- tary petition in bankruptcy. The 1abili- ties are placed at s245,3S7 and assets at S166 200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Methodist Leader Dead.

Philadelphia, october 3.-The Rev. James M. King, ILL. D., executive head of the board of home missions and church extension of the Methodist Episcopal church, and known throughout the world of Methodism, died at his home here to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
John Mitchell III.

Indianapolis, Ind, October 3.-John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, is confined to his room here on account of the wound from an operation performed on him several weeks ago which did not heal properly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
shin's Crew Rescued.

Kirush, Ireland, October 3-The entire crew of the French ship, Leon XIII, which went on the rocks near Seafield, County Clare. yesterday, were rescued to- HaV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Heavy Storms In France.

Paris, October 3-Heavy storms in the southwest of France have cut off tele graphic and telephonio communication with the coast of Gascony. Considerable damage has been done at Bordeaux.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04

If you want the best advertising cuts try the Gawk, Age-Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-04
THE LAND OF OPHIR.
Where's Was 1t? In MashOnaland,
South Arabia OF India?

One of the most interesting biblical
sites perpetualy invites research and
persistentA evades solution. "Where
is the land OF Ophir?" DR.. Karl Pet
ers at the recnt public meeting I'M Ber.
lin declared emphatically that the
famous Biblical region is located be-
tween the Zambesi and Limpopo riv-
ers. He told his German audience
how he has discovered many shafts
Of ancient gold mines, 500 temples,
fortlficatiOns and other. ruins Of
ohoenician origin. DR.. Peters affirms
hat the COINS recently unearthed in
Mashonaland belong undoubtedly to
the time Of King Soloman. His opin-
ion is that no other part Of Africa
could have exported the ivory, silver
and precious stones which are record
ed in the Bible as coming from Ophir.
Against this theory, founded as it
undoubtedly is on very plausible evil
dence, Bible students are still likely
to maintain, on the testimony of Gen.
X, 20, that Ophir was a section OF
South Arabia. Here down to the
time Of Ezekiel the Phoenicians still
landed to procure gold and gems with
which those famous sailors and mer-
chants Of the ancient wocld traded in
many countries distant flom their
Syrian shores.
Many erudite writer's have attempt
ed to identify Sofala, on the east
coast of Africa, with Ophir. while yet
others have learned ESSAYS written
on the subject is from the pen of Prof
essor Hommel. who argued that the
ancient land Of gold was Arabia Felix.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-04
THE NEW TRAIN SERVICE.
Orangeburg-Lanes Train Goes ON to
FHorcncC SUMTER -Betlnettesvillc
Train to McCOn.

The following from The State will
be Of interest to the travelling public
in general:
'"The railroad commission hes re-
ceived a letter from General Manager
Eenly Of the Atlantic Coast Line,
stating that the train extension de-
sired on the lines in the Pee Dee Sec
ton will be placed in operation as or
dered.
Mr.. Kenly thinks the extension will
be heavy expense to the road, but
states, however. that he will put the
service in operation by December IL.
The orders are that the trains run at
least six months and If loss is shown
In that time they shall be discon-
tinued. The train from Orangeburg
to Lanes will be extended to Florence
and the passenger train leaving Sum-
ter every evening" for Rennettsville
will be runs on through to McColl.
This will permit connections hereto
fore impossible"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-04
no CATARRH SUFFERERS.
Good Advice and Liberal Offer From
Well Known Sumter Druggist.

j. F. w. DeLorme is advising all
who suffer from any symptom of ca
tarrh, such as offensive breath. dry-
ness OF the nose, pain across the
eyes, stoppage of the nose, discharge
and droppings in the throat, coughing
spasms and general weakness and
debility. to use Hyomei. He goes SO
far as to offer to refund the money
10 any user of Hyomei who is not
perfectly satisfied with the results.
Quick relief follows the use OF the
Hyomei treatment; the stoppage o;
the nose is removed, the droppinr
ceases. the breath becomes pure and
sweet, and the catarrhal germs are
destroyed and their growth prevented.
Go to ]. F. w. DeLorme TODAY and
buy a complete Hyomei outfit for 81
with the understanding that If it does
not give satisfaction. your money win
De refunded. 12-3&s&w
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-04
Books to Cost 100000.

Announcement is made that Golden
Sanders. the eminent English author
ity on bookbinding and personal
friend Of William Morris. Is now en-
gagged in binding a set Of John Rus
kin's works for Mrs. Harold F.. Nc
Cormick. Of Chicago. the daughter Of
John d. Rockefeller which, when
completed. will be the finest and most
valuable edition Of Ruskin in exist
ence.
While neither Mrs. Mccormick nor
Mr.. Sanders would make any state
ment as to the value Of the work, it
Is estimated by the best authorities
on bindings and first editions that
when completed the Ruskin set, con-
s!sting Of some thirty volumes, will
reach 100000 in total monetary
value.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-04
CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS.
CHANGES IN METHODIST CHURCH
FOR NEXT YEAR.
Rev. j. w. Daniel a Presiding Elder
Rev. w. B. Duncan Comes to First
Church Here, and Rev. j. b. Will.
son to Magnolia Street.

The following are the appointments
for Sumter District Of the Methodist
church for 1908, as read Monday
night at the annual conference in
Gaffney:
Presiding Elder, Waddy T. Duncan:
Bethany, T. w. Munnerlyn; Bishop
vile, P. A. Murray; Camden, c.. C.
Herbert; Heath Springs, E. E. Sharpe;
Jordan, S. H. Booth; Kershaw, 0. A.
Jeffcoat; Lynchburg, S. o. Cantey:
Manning. D. A. Phillips; New Zion, q.
P. F1utson; Oswego, D. Hucks; Pine
wood, J. H. Noland; Providence. w.
b. Gibson; Richland, c. S. Fielder: st.
John and Rembert, L. L. Inabinet.
Sumter, First church, w. B. Duncan:
Magnolia Street. j: B. Wilson; Sum-
merton and st. Paurs Station, E. s.
Jones; Wateree, w. R. Barnes.
Rev. ]. w. Daniel, formerly of the
First Church Of Sumter, has" been
made a presiding elder and is located
IN Columbia District: Rev. H. W.
Bays. formerly presiding elder of
Sumter District. has been appointed,
pastor Of Washington Street church.
Columbia. Rev. s. D. Bailey, of the
Magnolia Street church, this city. will
move to Hickory Grove, Rock Hill
District.
The following are the locations OF
the presiding elders for 1908:
Anderson DisTict-A J. cauthen.
Charleston District-W. I. Herbert
Cokesbury District. C. Roper.
Columbia District. w. Daniel.
Florence District-P. F. Kilgo. y
Greenville District-w. w. Dun
can.
Marion District-E. o. Watson.
Orangeburg District-C. B. Smith.
Rock Hill District-R. c. Stacks
house. s.
Spartanburg District-M. L. Car
Isle.
Kingstree District. e. CarlisItA
Sumter Distlict-w. T. Duncan. IA
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-04
TlLLMAN SWORN IN.
All South CarOlinian Members Present
At Opening of Congress.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 2.-The
first days session Of the sixtieth con-
gress passed off without incident so
far. as the South Carolina delegation
is concerned, and when the roll was
called in the house and senate all
members answered to their names. In
the senate all members whose terms
had expired and who had been re-
elected since the fifty-ninth congress
began were sworn in. Among these
were Senator Tillman, who walked up
the senate aisle on the arm Of his COL
league, Senator Latimer, and took the
oath of Office for another term of six
years. The ceremony was without
special incident
All the members OF the delegation
say they are here for a hard winer's
work, and will plunge into business as
soon as they can get Strengthened out
A full list Of bills which they propose
tn introduce will be given soon. Rep
resentatives Patterson and Lever have
made arrangements to appear before
the rivers and harbors board Of the
war department in a few days, and
Will urge that work proceed imme,
'diately in developing the rivers in the
End and 7th congressional district
News and Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-04
JURY UNABLE TO AGREE.
WILLIAMS CASE MUST BE TRIED
AGAIN.
Columbia Man Charged With Robbery
And Assault I'm Texas Must Face
Another Jury.-Bail Will Probably
BE Granted.

San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 2.--The
jury in the Williams robbery case re.
ported to the S7th district court this
morning that non-agreement wa.
the result, deliberation lasting two
days and three nights, and were dis.
charged by Judge Edwar Dwyer.
Failing to make a report in the
time allowed by law. the court called
the jury at $3.50 o'clock, at which time
Rufus Williams, the defndant, charg.
ed with robbing Mrs. Sallie A. Gibson
or Columbia, S. c., of SCI, 1000, assault
Ing her with firearms, was brought
into court. A canvass of the vote OF
the jurors developed that II were for
acquittal and one for conviction. The
situation completely alters the seri.
BUSINESS of Williams alleged crime and
makes 1t bailable offense.
McAskill & Sallaway. counsel for
Williams. will probably petition/Judge
Dwyer on Wednesday morning to fix
Williams bond. Another trial will
now be necessary before Williams will
know what his immediate future has
In store for him.
The. defendant while elated owe,
the standing Of the jury. is stillsaeeply
concerned over the result. He says
he felt very near freedom and at the
same time far from being free. The
new trial can not be held before the
January term Of the s7th district
court. 1t Is understood that some in
teresting discussions took place in the
jury room and that during the earlier
hours OF delberation debates among
the Jurors waxed warm. In an argu-
ment between two Jurors. one for ac-
quittal and one for conviction, while
the jury stood ten to two for acquittal,
heated words passed and fist en-
counter was only averted by the in
reference Of other jurors. 1t is said
that the testimony Of Mrs. Gibson,
the prosecuting witness. did not prove
as discriminating as expected.
L. A. Harper was foreman Of the
jury and presided over the discussion,
but no formal report was made by
him with the exception of the verbal
information that the jury had failed
to agree. Williams was taken back
to his cell after the report from the
jury VAS received! It is believed that
II q reasonable bond Isl fixed, that Will
liams will gain temporary freedom
Wednesday.
The report OF the jdry has created
much comment and has changed
many opinions relative to the case.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-04
MEAN BOOZE BEING SOLD.
Officers Say 10 Is Made OF Fusel OH.
Potatoes, Acetic Acid and Tobacco.

Fusel oil, potato mash, acetic acid
and tobacco--that' the "Pittsburg
formula" by which much of the al.
legged whiskey vended by the >hip-
pocket tigers among the negroes is
made. according to the police.
II this be true. there is no need for
alienists. to trace to its cause the
homicfdal mania and other forms or
emotional insanity which now and
then develop among Comparatively in
offensive darkies. The constables say
that this brand Of homemade booze,
which is being turned out without the
aid of the winding worm or the con-
per kettle will make a guinea pig spit
in a mastiff's face any old day. II
takes about 4S hours to make the
liquor; the stuff is naturally a dun
white, but the addition of an ounce
of tobacco to five gallons gives it a
beautiful amber tint, resembling that
Of fair grade of rye The fusel oil
is generated in the fermentation Of
the potatoes, which develops ethylic
and amylic alcohol.
The stuff Is most disastrous in its
effects, being a subtle, though some
times slow poison. The taste is any,
thing but pleasant to the discriminate
ing palate and it requires only small
draught to put seasoned drinks to the
turf.
The Greenville police have gotten
hold of a quart sample, and will send
1T to Clemson college for analysis. The
same old "Pittsburg Formula" is said
TO be in use there.-Columbia Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-04
BIG TRIAL Is PUT OFF.
Harry Thaw Must Wait Until Januar,
6.-Jurors at Home For Christmas.

New York, Dec. 2.-On motion of
District Attorney Jerome, the second
trial Of Harry X. Thaw for the kill
ing Of Stanford White in Madison
Square Roof Garden , in June, 1906,
today was postponed until Monday,
January 6. A special venire of tales
men will report that day for Jury
duty. Thaw was not brought into
the court room, but was allowed to
stand in the corridor leading from
the prisoners room at the rear, and
had an unobseSved view of the pro-
ceedings. His wife, Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw, was the only member Of the
prisoners family present. She looked
much better than she did a year ago
Her face is plump now, and there is
touch of healthy color in her
cheeks. She seemed in high spirits
today.
The proceedings came up before
Justice Bowling, of the Supreme
Court
Defendant was represented by his
new leading counsel, Martin w. Lit
tleton and by Daniel O'Reilly and A.
Russell Peabody, who served
throughout the first trial. Mr.. Little
ton opposed the delay, and on behalf
Of the defendant demanded the right
Of speedy trial.
Mr.. Jerome requested the delay on
account Of the great difficulty that
would be encountered in securing q
jury with the prospect Of being lock-
ed up over the holidays staring each
talesman in the face. 1t was neces-
sary, he said. for the protection of the
interests Of the public and of the Ge-
PENDANTS counsel that the Jury should
be kept in custody throughout the
trial.
Justice Bowling said that while he
favored speedy trial he believed
time and expense would be saved by
putting the case over to the first Mon
day in January.