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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-18
CODE KICK PROVE TEMPEST IN TEAPOT Everybody Now United in Favor
 of New Measure MOORE AMONG CONVERTED Says the Public Got Worked up Over the Bill Without
 Stopping to Think
 About 1t.
MOORE AMONG CONVERTED

The train from Montgomery last night brought in It's regular bunch of politicians from the capital. Among them were Wal ter Moore Harry Jones' Ed Smith, Max Winkler and J. H. Hawkins.
 When asked about the municipal code bill Alderman Moore said:
 The municipal code bill went through easy. While there were any number of Birmingham people who went to Mont gomery to kick against certain parts of 1t, when they were made to understand 1t thoroughly they became as enthusiastic for it's passage as anyone else. Birming- ham was well taken care of, and the bill received the amendments which we asked for. The public got worked up over this bill without stopping to think about it.
 q think the smyer Greater Birmingham bill will go through the senate all right. While Senator Miller is opposed to parts of 1t, he has decided to overlook his per sonal opinion and vote for It. l don't think there s much chance for the King bill to pass"
 Alderman Jones said
 The municipal code bill is practically copy of the Birmingham charter which has satisfied the people for long while. Everybody has been kicking when they really didn't have anything to kick about"
 The opinion of most of those who re- turned to Birmingham last night was that the stir which has been created about the municipal code bill was mere tempest in a teapot that there were only one or two parts of 1t which needed amending and both houses accepted these amendments readily.
 That Greater Birmingham oil of some kind will be passed was the concensus of opinion. All seemed to think that the Smyer bill will pass easily. and while some seemed to think the King bill was dead, others expressed themselves as be- lieving that it would pass both houses also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-18
BESSEMER MAY GET AN INFERIOR COURT Many Pay Last Tribute to Mrs.
 w. s. Welsh NEWS BOYS 60 ON STRIKE Mayor Has Another Interesting Ses- sion and Officer Frank chiI-
 ders Demonstrates AblI-
 lty as Sprlnter.
NEWS BOYS GO ON STRIKE

Bessemer, July 17.-(special)-It now looks as if the terms of office of the Bes- semer justice of the peace is limited as a bill introduced in the legislature to ere ate an inferior court in this city has been favorably reported on. If the bill should go through, 1t will mean that the terms of the officers now holding office will expire in two years, as the bill would not go into effect until their term of of flee expires. There Is considerable op- position to the passage of such bill and 1t Is understood that a hard fight will be made to prevent its passage Owing to the large amount of business done by the several justices in this district, 1t would mean a great amount of work for the court if it were established. Opin- ions differ widely on the subject, but those in favor of It's non-passage seem to be in the majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-18
Newsboys go on Strike.

Many people in this city were sur prised this afternoon. when time slipped by and no Ledger was delivered, but the most surprised man In Bessemer at , o'clock was W. P Gum. the manager of the Bessemer department of the Ledger. \, nen the boys, sixteen in number, were paid off this afternoon for their last weeks services, they quietly walked up and laid down their bags. It was then o'clock and too late to get any boys to deliver the papers. As result. every person that was desrous of reading the paper had to send up to the Ledger bu- reau for 1t or go without one. Mir Gum states that the trouble was caused by change in the circulation department. A general manager had been appointed to look after the deliveries in Bessemer, Ensley and Dolomte. and had taken a good deal of work off of the young men that had charge of the circulation in this city. Tn some way the boys became dis satisfied, and without giving the custo- mary weks notice they walked out. New boys will be secured at once. and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-18
TWENTY MEN INDICTED.
smashers of Greek Restaurants VIII
 Be Punished.

Roanoke, Va, July 1.-The special grand jury ordered by Judge John w. Woods of the corporation court 10 investigate the rioting of last Satur- day night, when mob smashed all the Greek restaurants in town, ad- journed this evening after finding twenty indictments. The jury will meet again on next Wednesday.
 Mayor Cutchin today issued a call for a mass meeting of citizens tomor- row night for the purpose of raising money necessary to pay the damages suffered by the Greeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-18
Funeral of Mrs. WeIch.

The funeral of the late Mrs. ". s. Welsh took place this afternoon at 1 o'clock from her late home on Berkly avenue. The death of Mrs. Welsh brings sadness to many hearts, and while her life was despaired of several days, still 1t Il not lessen the sorrow when death came. The body was followed to It's last resting place by a large crowd of friends, who took occasion to pay silent tribute to a beautiful young life that had gone to It's last reward The interment was fin Cedar Hill cemetery, and the funeral services were conducted by Rev. w. F.. Morris of the First Methodist church. The honorary pallbearers were, Judge B. Clay Jones, Capt H. ". Crok, F. B. Buck, Dr. T. F. Robinson, W. II. Lewis and w W. Hollingsworth.
 The active pallbearers were, Dr. H. P. McTyeire, George Bancroft. Lacy Ed mundston, Percy Benton, F. L. Huey and Gardner r. Goodwin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-18
ANOTHER DIVISION IN INFERIOR COURT Board Believes it Will Relieve
 Crowded Jail IN SESSION ALL THE TIME Court is Already Source of Revenue to County and Board of Rev
 enue Favors the Third Division.
IN SESSION ALL THE TIME

The Board of Revenue at its meeting yesterday morning passed resolution in- dorsing the bill now pending in the legls- lature for the creating of third branch of the inferior court of Jefferson county and for giving the inferior court the final Jurisdiction of petty misdemeanors. Judge I. H. Benners and Judge H. B. Abernathy preside over the two branches of the in- ferior court.
 The board believes that the giving to the judges of the inferior courts the final criminal jurisdiction over petty misde- meanors will relieve to very great ex- tent the crowded condition of the jails and the heavy rush of business which al- ways confronts the judges of the criminal courts.
 The resolution passed was as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-18
Double Track Railway.

St. Petersburg, July 1.-The coun- cil of ministers has definitely ap- proved the project for double track ing the Siberian railway, and bill sanctioning the project will be sub- mitted to the next douma. An inn perial ukase has been issued order ing the extension of state of rein forced protection" In St. Petersburg for six months, beginning July 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-18
Travelina Men Elect.

Detroit, Mich, July 1.-The Ma. tional Travelling Mems association to- day elected the following officers President, l.. A. Lebaume; vice presi- dent, L. c. Eidts, Des Moines, Ia-; i; secretary-treasurer, A. L. Sheetz, Omaha. The 1908 convention will be haIS n+ aLe DianiAs M "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-18
Grand Fancy Dress Masquerade
 Ball. Blount Springs Hotel.

Saturday night l.. & x. Arrange to leave on 4:15 train Saturday evening. A select attendance assured.
 Sawkins & Hoffstetter, I,essees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-18
Court News.

paper will be delivered as usual tomor- row afternoon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
His Dear Old Mother.

my dear old mother, who is
nov eightY-tbree years old, thrives
on Electric Bitters," writes W B
Brunson, of Dublin, Ga. She has
taken them for about two years
and el.ioys on excellent appetite.
feels strong and sleeps we'll. That's
the way Electric Bit;ers affect the
aged. and TIE same happy results
follow i'll all cases Of f-ma.e weak
ness aud general dt billty. Weak,
puny children too, are greatly
strepgthened by them. Guaran-
teed also for stomach, liver and
kidney troubles. Soc. B Timmons.
w r Lynch & Co., e L P, MI &
Son.
The Continental has the lar
igest Surplus ofall the Companies.
E. j. Norris. Agt,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Change Of Schedule.

A slight change in TIE railway
schedules went into effect on Sun
day last. I instead of arriving at
10 :4O, what is known as the mid
day train is due DOW at 40 p. ~,
and hereafter the afternoon train
will leave Edgefeld at $3.50 in
stead of 4:20 p. m. The arrivals
and departures of the other trains
remain unchanged.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
The Advertisers Proposition.

Realizing that through the
Cbrysauthem mum Fair the Edge
field ladies were enabled year
ago to raise goodly sum OF
money for the improvement of
the village cemetery, and reali-
zing further that on the success
of The Fair. this year depends the
amount-that will be again raised,
The Advertiser purposes aiding
these good ladies in every possi-
BILE way to make success of the
occasion. Now, they believe that
much will be added to the Fair
by having all the stores decorated.
Andthat this will cause the FAIR
to be more largely attended and
better patronized, no one will
question. Therefore, in order TO
induce the merchants to decorate
their store fronts, The Advertiser
will, provided as mary as ten
merchants enter the contest, give,
free of cost, quarter page adver-
tissment, one Insertion, TO the
merchant that has the most at
tractiye store froIt Oh the day of
the Fair. This prize is placed at
the disposal OF the ladies', and
will be awarded by a committee OF
Judges to be selected by them.
Now ia the time to purchase
Heavy Underwear. Our stock is
complete. Let US supply you.
). w. Peak.
Brown Shoe conpany'r sh oes
arc best. We sell them.
May & Tompkins.
Sac ourline Of outings at 10cts
Others ask 121 cents.
May & Tompkins.
Mems ladies' AID children'a
shoes III all styles at very low
prices. We can meet any compe-
May & Tompkins.
FIR sb Queen and stuffed olives.
Al! sizas at
May & Prescott.
spnctacles made up to suit your
particular need al lowest pbssible
Geo. f Minis,
Edgefeld. S. c.
We have just received full
llme.uf Colgate's perfumrry and
violet wat1r-Appla Blostom,
J0ckey Cub, Carnation aud Vio-
q. /. Penn & Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
The Floral Parade.

The coming Chrysapthemu No
Fair, with the floral parade as a
distinctive feature, is now the talk
of the town, particularly among
those who purpose entering the
contest. The parade will consist
of dec orated buggies, carriages,
wagons, OK carts, goat wagons,
donkey teams, etc. Already about
fifteen entries have been booked
and there will ne a number of
others.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
More Than Half a Crop.

A few davs ago the writer asked
Mr.. L. R. Brupson about the out
look of the crops above Cleora
that had to be replanted after the
terrific hail storm of last summer.
aud he said that if a killing frost
will bold off a little longer half a
crop or possibly more will be
made. The crops in that section
being late were not injured by the
drought in August and September.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
The Day Selected.

The Day Selected.
Friday, November the 9Th, bas
been selected as the day for hold.
sing ihs Chrysanthemum FAIR.
The occasion was a greater sue
cess last year than even the mr m.
bers of the. association expected
ii. to be, but from the present out
look the Fair off 1907 will by
great odds eclipse that of last
year. The floral parade, will be
the crowning feature this year.
Already a score of contestants
have entered, one or two ladies
from Trenton, being among them
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
valuable Bridal Present.

Recently Mr.. John M. Mays
purchased the home of Mr.. Wal
ter Adams in south Edgefeld, and
has giveh it TO his daughter,
Ethel, as a bridal Q. ssent. This
was an act of thoughtful generosi-
ty that ls seldom equalled. Mr..
and Mrs. Kemp, who are at pres
ent with Mr.. aud Mrs. w. II.
Harling, will occupy their home
about November the 1st.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Mrs. Martha Strom aud Miss
Pauline Byrd were visitors in
Edgefeld on Tuesday.


4 Pauline Byrd were visitors il
.EEdgefeld on Tuesday.
We chronicle with regret the
.Efact that Mr.. VIM. A. Byrd, .as.
sistal.t cashier of the Farmers
Bank, is confined to bis bed with
an attack of rheumatism.
Mrs. Maner Lawton and hel
1.-TWO little ones arrived on Mnuday
Afternoon 10 spend several weeks
with her sister, Mrs. VIM. P. Cal
Ehoun, and aunts, Misses Sophie
and Marie Ahney.
! Mr.. Merchant, have you read
sThe Advertisers Proposition" in
this issue2
The merchants of the town have
very generously 6onated prizes
for the Chrysanthemum Fair.
Now, The Advertiser gives them
an opportunity to win a prize.
Read ssi'he Advertisers PROPOSE
|.tion" in this issue.
Mr.W. h. Turner is making a
great success with his millinery
department. also with his ladies
Goa. suit department. HIS new
advertisement this week should
be of special interest to the ladies.
Read it
At their elegant home in south
Edgefeld, Hon. aud Mrs. ]. VIM.
ThHrmopd entertained in honor
of Judge George Jobnstone last
evening, all the members of the
Edgefeld bar being present.
The fam liar face and form of
Hon. j. W.. DeVcre have been
greatly missed by his friends,
particularly in the court room.
Mr.. DeVore has been quite sick for
several weeks but We are glad to
state that he is now able to sit up.
Il was reported on The streets of
Edge6eld on Monday morning,
that the Trenton hotel, which is
owned and operated by Mr.. Geo.
w. Wise, was burned. The rumor
proved 10 be untrue. The building
caught fire but was extipguished
before any considerable damage
was done.
Capt. Thomas Getzen. of Fort
White, Fla., returned home after
spending while with his daugb-
ter, Mrs. B. M. Adams, aud other
relstives. Capt. Ge,zen was
member of the 18th regiment,
South Carolina Volunteers, aid
was It's last com ommander.-North
Augusta Gazette.
We tried to interview a doctor
the other day as to health condi-
tiona, but be held up bis hands
aud simply remarked: "No:bing
dong" We believe he's right; We
don't hear Of any sickness
Georgetown. Times.
The same can be said of Edge
field. which is one of the healtbi-
est towns in the state.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
o,,r q subscrintion ) LIST 3. CROWN. !.

Our Subscription List Growing.
The editor Of TIE advertiser
has been greatly encouraged IN
his work BY having several per-
sons come vol lunfarily forward in
The last few days and enroll tasir
names on our subscription list.
Only yesterday we received the
following letter which, consider
ing the source, is gratefully ap-
preciated:
Mr.. J Z. Minis,
Edgefield, S. G.
Dear SIR:
Please add my name
to your listof subscribers. / need
the paper to keep up with things
in my home county, and The Adj
vertiser best suits my taste end
needs.
I will settle the bill when we
meet again next summer, if that
Is agreeable; if not send itin the
first issue you mail me and will
forward check in settlement.
Yotrs truly,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Honor Roll.

Honor Roll.
7th grade: Francis Burgess,
Benjamin Greneker.
intermediate grade: Emily
Tompkins, June RaInsford, Nell
Jones, Kathrine Minis, William
QUITS.
9th grade: Helen Tillmap, Mir
lam Norris.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Get our prices on all staple dry
goods ard We will sell you.
Nav -& Tompk in.

Our shoe department is filled
with qrod shoes for men, women
and children-good values, good
styles. Parepts, gee our school
shoes.
j. W. Peak.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Letter to E, w. Samuel.
Edgefield. S. C.

Dear Sir: Such experiences as this
are occurring all over the country.
Judge I D Fairchi1d owns two
houses. exactly alike, in Lufkin Tex.
j M Torreuce painted both honses,
one Deyoe 15H gallons; the othar
with another paint sold at same price;
25 gallons. That 25 gallon paint is
weak and 1919 whiting: that's why il
took 9% gallons more.
: You can learn for nothing what he
had to pay-for.
Yours truly
FW DEVORE & co.
Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23

EnReHeIu MeICdH1IIe OU'
81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
DR.. Smith Loses Heavily.

The many friends in Edgefeld
and vicinity will regres to learn
that DR.. Ernest G. Smith, of Will
liston, recently lost his saw mill,
gr,st mill, gin house, four bales
Of cotton and about 400 bushels
of cotton seed by fire. The prop
erty was uninsured, making the
total loss about $4,000. Though
the loss is heavy, DR.. Smith is
not man to be down cast fy
such reverses of fortune. He will
With greater determination than
ever press forward and replace
that which has been reduced to
ashes by the merciless flames.
Court Proceedings.
jackson Johnson, indicted for
murder, not guilty. The defend
AMI was represented by Gen. M
C. Butler and S. MEG. Simkins,
Esq, and the Solicitor appeared
for the state.
Alex. Anderson, disposipg of
property updsr lien, not guilty
Coli H. Tillman appeared fol
Anderson and Solicitor Thinner
man represented the state.
Will AbneY, indicted for as.
sault aud battery with intent tc
kill, guilty, with recommendation
10 mercy. Abney was sentenced
to four years on the county chain
gang. Col. j FL. Tillman appeared
for defendaet and the Solicitor
for the state.
Gilbert Pickens, indicted for
arson, not guilty. Defendant was
represented by S. McG, Sinkine,
Esq, and the state by the Solici-
tor.
The Court of Common Pleas
convened on Monday morning
aud the first case called was the
suit for $1,000 damages against
the Southern Express Company
brought by Mr.. B. P. Covar. The
plaintiff, in whose favor a verdict
of SIS was awarded, was repre-
sented by Hon. J. VIM. Thur.
mond and S. M. Smith, Esq, anc
the defendant company by Mes
srs. Sheppard Bros.
Th next case was also q suit
for $1,000 against the Southern
Express Company brought by Mr.
]. W. R. DeLaughter. A verdic
of 1921 was awarded the plaintiff
who was represented by Tompkin'
aud Wells, and the defendant CON
pany by Messrs. Sheppard Bros.
The court took a recess on
Tuesday afternoon and will re-
convene this morning. The entire
week will probably be- consumed
| in clearing tho civil docket.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-19
WHAT WE THINK.

The ring organ grinder across the
street pretends that the Leader is
too severe upon the gang. 1t is the
men who have been afIiliating with
with them in the past that have
been doing all the talking about
mis- political combination OF bosses.
We are comparatively stranger
mere and would never know any
thing about their misdeeds and man
ner OF doing things" unless those
who had formerly affiliated with
hem had come and told us. The
whole truth OF the matter is that
hany who have supported the DO
ltical partisans i'm the past have be-
ONE Disguised and are now expos
ng them over their own signatures.
90 far as We are individually con-
erned, and our observation goes
it'll the ringsters, we wish to state
stranger, that their rule has
thoroughly disguised us. If they are
I'D continue their rule in this city.
hey will drive peoplec away. To be
andid, the atmosphere is not con-
email to us, and there are many
others who express themselves in
ne same manner. We only wish to
dy that we believe and feel that
.ney are very corrupt politically, and
re do not hesitate to say So We are
citing their own people talk about
lem and when their own people get
nrough then we may say something.
nat this gang has treated the
.eader shamefully and disgracefulIy
fact pure and simple. They have
oasted that they would run il out
the city and stop its publication.
ven the ring organ grinder has
laced the grave of the Leader in
IS Office and predicted it's early
amise all over the city. But then,
nough, 1t is not time for us yet to
Npose them. When we get ready to
peak all the good government clubs
or all the gang of political trick
ters in Bluefield could not close
,ur utterances. That we are dis
listed it is true, but we are not
iraid. We want no quarter from
he gang. We are unfortunate phys
cally but no man need cloak his
owardice behind this misfortune.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-19
BIG INDUSTRY
FOR BLUEFIELD

All the preliminary work for the
Jew carriage and wagon factory has
been done. the Company organ
.ed, charter procured, and property
urchased, on Bluefield avenue. 1t
the property now occupied by the
iiller Supply Company, which, we
ire informed, has acquired a loca-
ion further west on Bluefeld ave
lue. The company is made up prin-
enterprise is indeed commendable.
S indicated elsewhere, there is no
loubt that industrial Blueheld is
lere.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-19
Ho FOR THE
EXPOSITION

It has been my study, and /
think | know how and am ready. l
have the best places for the most en-
joyment, In your own way. at roa-
sonable prices. Don't fail to write
me in advance OF your coming.
For those who do not mind the
expense / will have one or mere
OF the SWEETEST cottages.-Surf bath
ing at the door.
n. WHITE ATKINSON,
511 Board of Trade Bldg.
Norfolk. Va
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-19
PROVERBS AND
PHRASES

No man can strive against his
doom.-Northmen
The fathers virtue is the child's
best observation-disclosures.
One mans fault is another mans
lesson.-German.
Without favor, art is like a wind
mill without wind.-Juvenal.
The first thing that introduced a
god in the world was fear.-Preton-
ius Arbiter.
Little do you know what a glor-
iously uncertain thing the law is
Plautus.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-19
UNTRUE, AS USUAL.

The boodlers are circulating the
aport over the city that the good
overnment club charges a dollar
&c for becoming a member. This is
untruth as usual, circulated with
at foundation. 1t is entirely dis
dictionary with the member as to
heher he gives anything or not.
a member gives anything to pay
ostage and in other ways to bear
ne expense of exposing the gang
. the public, why it is thankfully
aceived, only this and nothing more.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-19
I II E P A r IS
PHILOSOPHIC POINTS

Virtue is the only passport over
the road that leads from earth to
heaven.
Hope is the power that can keen a
man on his feet in spite of every
thing.
There is no grief quite so hopeless
as that which follows the death of
a pet dog.
A pesSimist, like the bee, gets all
his sweetness from the rotten parts
of an apple.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-19
NOTICE.

Parties desiring 10 take out tobac-
co, cigar and cig]rette license for
the year commence May 1st. 1907,
will please file the application with
me at once, If the. nave not already
done so. All lice OF every kind
for which Applicant n has been made
to the Clerk of the Jounty Court for
the year Of 1907, IAN be found at
my office in the T ophone Building.
Rooms 1 and ?, Blond street, Blue
field, W. Va.
Very Truly Yours,
w. p. HAWLET. Deputy Sheriff.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-19
EURE T,KAl

YES, 1 HAVE Fol Nd 1T AT LAST.
Found what? w that Chamber
Iain's Salve cures zema and all
manner of itching o, the skin. / have
been afflicted for uany years with
E kin disease. / had to got up three
or four times every night and wash
with cold water to allay the terrible
in December, 1905. the itching ha
stopped and has not troubled me-
Elder John T. Ongl Y. ROCKVILLE Pa
For sale by all drug lists