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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-15
HIGDON TAKES OATH
AND IS NOW SHERIFF
Spends Greater Part of the Ate rnoon
Checking Up Criminals In the
County Jail.

s Col f. l.. lIigdon is now sheriff of JEFF
ferson county. He took formal charge OF
the office yesterday at noon without
special ceremony. He was sworn In by w
t. Sorsby, notary public. In the sheriff =
office at the county court house in the
presence of the retiring officials and the
Incoming deputies that had been named
by himself.
After he had taken the oath Of office he
addressed his deputies, explaining what
was expected of them in the discharge
OF the duties of the Office. He stressed
his former declaration that no man would
be allowed to hold his position unless he
was thoroughly competent
Sheriff Higdon spent most of yesterday
afternoon In checking up the prisoners In
the county Jail
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-15
Local Weather Data
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the
probate clerks office yesterday as follows:
Rufus Mckinney of North Birmingham
to Miss Eva Tidwell
j. A. Lawson of Sayre to Miss Isabella
McBee.
f. C. Cowburn of Birmingham to Miss
Matte Dougherty.
w. w. Virgins of Shades Valley to
Miss Lula Mitchell.
r. w. Duln of Browndell, Tex, to
Miss Lucille E. Jordan
Louis R. Wise of Birmingham to Miss
Mary Cook.
Jackson Clark of Birmingham to Miss
Annie Moseley.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-15
Retail Clerks Hold Meeting.

The retail clerks of Birmingham held
a special meeting last night in the
Trades Council chamber for the purpose
of framing a contract to be presented 20
the merchants of the city within the next
few days for their signatures. Shorter
hours and all legal holidays We're the
principal features of the demands The
attendance was large and the contract
was adopted unanimously. Another meet
ing has been called for next Monday
night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-15
IS 4 5000 POUND LOAD 100
MUCH FOR ONE HORSE! {

Everett was causing a horse to pull a
single load as heavy as 5000 pounds.
This case will bring out arguments as
to just how much is a proper amount
for a horse to pull at one time. Off
Ger Bonnie declares that 5000 pounds is a
load more than sufficient for three strong
horses.
He brings out the point that 5000 pounds
is the weight of twelve bales of cotton
and declares that to make a horse pull
twelve bales of cotton at one time would
be exceedingly cruel.
The case will come up before the judge
of the police court today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-15
BUYS BUSINESS INTERESTS.
Murphy Advertising Company Makes a
Big Deal.

The Murphy Advertising company yes
terday purchased the business interests
of John B. Simpson and also the South
ern States Advertising agency, and the
Southern States Publishing company. In
connection with the latter the purchaser
acquired the magazine known as THE
Southerner,' which will be published as
usual
In addition to the business interests
there was also a lot of valuable office
fixtures and book accounts due for ad-
vertising.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-15
NEGRO is HELD UP.
Hiehwayman Is Indignant Because He
Got But $175.

John Miles, colored, was held up by an
Third avenue yesterday afternoon at 8
O'Clock and robbed of $1.75 in change.
He states that the highwayman held
him up at the point of a revolver, and
that the robber was very indignant that
his victim had such a small amount of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-15

Is 5000 pounds too much for one horse to
pull lat one time? Is a horse compelled to
pull a load as heavy as 5000 pounds, be-
ing cruelty used? Is the man compelling
a horse to pull such load amenable to
the laws of the city of Birmingham?
These are some of the problems that
Judge Feagin will have to decide today
In the police court.
Yesterday Humane Officer Bonnie ar
rested H. P. Everett, shipping clerk Of
the Armour Packing company, and the
defendant is charged with cruelty to an
animal Officer Benne stated that he
made the arrest on the ground that Mr..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-15
LOSES $3.50 IN CASH.
Young Lady Leaves Purse on Seat at
Union Station.

Miss Lucille D. Miller of Birmingham
lost her purse yesterday at the union sta
ton The purse contained $3.50.
Jere c. King, the well known repre-
Chief Wier yesterday afternoon concern
ing the loss. He states that Miss Mil
Ter left the purse on one of the seats in
the passenger station. Miss Miller is now
in Montgomery.
The police failed to locate the missing
purse containing the $780,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-15
Boys Missing From Home.

Mrs. McCrary, Avenue E and Eigh-
teenth street, has requested the aid of
the police department in the locating of
her 14-year-old son. Earnest. The boy
disappeared from home day before yes
terday.
Crawford Duke, a negro of Republic
telephoned the police department last
night, that he had son missing from
home, and that he offered a reward of
SIS for his apprehension.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-15


]. NJ. Dewberry, r. NJ. Tutwiler. W. c
Abbott. DIR. Doster. w. c. Shackleford.
]. n. Rose, NJ. p. Messer. A. s. Smith.
]. Lowinsohn. Louis Gelders, w. A. Por-
ter, C. d. Ebersoe A. A. Gambill, j. J.
Smith, Louis Saks. Louis Schillfnger, j.
r. Bailey, s. Bethea. W. G. Oliver, G. #.
Cramton, X. Mcconnell. Coleman Blach.
Newell, Eugene Enslen, j. A. Emery.
John II. Frye, Herman Saks. Frank Mel
son. Jr., d. F. Roden. T. w. O'Byrne.
]. c. Marx. Ben Meyer, A ID. Smith,
George McCrery. Nose Levy, j. M. VIII
Yin l.. T. Trousdale. George Mccormack,
c NJ Nabb j. II. Heineke. r. ID. Bur-
nett. A. l.. Fulenwider. r. ID. Cronk. L.
r. Hobart, j. l.. Yancey, w. b. Leedy,
r Beasley, r. L. Anglin. Cary Thomp-
son Simon Klotz, Chris Colias.
People who suffered from rheumatism
have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla and founa
Ia sting relief.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-15
Burned BY Explosion.

Willie Meels a young man of 10 years,
was taken to st. Vincent's hospital Vast
night in serious condition. His face
and hands were badly burned by an ex-
plosion. said to have occurred several
days ago in the Morris mine. He is ex-
peeted to Live
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-15
THE WEATHER

Washington, January H.-Forecast for
Alabama: Fair Tuesday, colder in north
portion; "Wednesday fair, colder in the
south; rain; much colder in north por-
ton; variable winds, becoming north and
fresh.
Mississippi; Fair in south, rain and
colder in north portion Tuesday; rain and
much colder, variable winds becoming
north and fresh "Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-15
Tool House Is Robbed.

Henry NJ. Weathers reported to the po-
lice Yesterday the robbery of his tool
house. The thief made his escape with
tools valued at $50.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-15
COTTON MEN WILL
ASSEMBLE TODAY
Executive Committee Meets at
Hotel HilIman
HARVIE JORDAN TALKS
Says One of the Most Important Sub
jects to Be Discussed Is Final
Organization of Holding
Company.
HARVlE JORDAN TALK

The executive committee of the South
ern Cotton association will meet in Biz
mingham today and will continue in SEES
sion through today and tomorrow. 1t IS
probably that the committee will lane
recess tomorrow until after the meeting
of the mass-convention which will be
held Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The first session of the executive conf
mittee will be called to order this morn
ing at 10 o'clock in the dining room on
the second floor of the Hotel Hillman By
President Harvie Jordan. President Jor-
dan arrived in the city Sunday night.
The executive committee is made up OF
delegates from the different state asso-
Citations In the cotton belt. and numbers
about thirty six members. These dele
gates began to arrive last night, but most
of them will come In today.
Probably the most important matter TO
be discussed by the executive committee
is the final organization of holding
company which was first considered by
the committee in a special meeting held
last November. The proposed idea is to
form a strong financial corporation for
the purpose of taking over surplus crops
of cotton and holding it for reasonable
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-15
Mr.. Jordan Talks.


and the transformation of the Southern
Cotton association last night President
Jordan said THE executive committee
of the Southern Cotton association Will
meet In annual session in the Hotel Hill
man tomorrow and will remain in session
for two days.
"At the last annual meeting of the as
ISOLATION the executive committee did not
meet until after the adjournment OF tho
mass-convention but the committee was
probably called in advance of the con-
vention this year for the purpose Of cou-
sidering the organization of the holding
company In advance of the convention so
that the people would have an opportunl-
ty to express themselves on the plans
promulgated by the committee before
final action Is taken.
81 cannot say what the executive COM
mlttee will do in reference to the holding
company, in fact l do not know major
ity of the members OF the new commit
tee, and have no way of knowing their
sentiments in the matter. Other ques-
lions of large Importance to the cotton
interests of the south will be considered
Dy TIE tAtthllNt toiihiihbtb anu ~ 30 -
pected that the full time allotted to the
committee will be taken up.
Il expect a full attendance of the mem
bers Of the committee and also expect a
very large attendance on the mass-con-
vention which meets at the Auditorium
Thursday.
II have watched with interest the en-
ergetic work that Is being done by the
people OF Birmingham IN making arrange
ments for the entertainment of the dele
gates to the convention, and hope the at
tendance will be all that is expected of
the people of this city.
1.-The Commercial club and the business
people of Birmingham have done unusual
ly good work in preparing for the recep-
ton of the delegates and visitors"
Mr. Jordan declined to discuss his prob
able candidacy for reelection as presi-
dent of the cotton association.
Reception Committee.
The following committee of Birmingham
citizens has been appointed to welcome
the delegates on their arrival in the city:
r. NJ Goodall. r. w Dixon, f. NJ. Jack
son, c. Exum, w y. Malone. r II. Mol
ton, John F. Knight, ]. A. Van Hose.
John W. Wade. T. o. Smith. r. S. Mum
ger, w NJ. Drennen, r. c. Thompson,
F. b. Yielding, Arthur W. Smith. John T..
Shelby. w. H. Kettig. d. f. Moore, F. G..
Kinney, r. f. Collins, John w. Sibley,
Frank S. White, Harry Jones, G. W.
Mills, w. s. Brown. Gen. ]. w. Bush,
w. T. White, Ex-Governor Joseph F.
Johnston, j. W. Blair. B. NJ. Allen =. W.
Lee, George n. Shoree, John w. O'Neill,
]. D. Collins, II. r. GIL, b. r. Selman,
W. V. NJ Robertson, p. c. Vance, W. G..
Seibels, Frank l.. Bivings, W. NJ. Cosby.
A. r. Dearborn, Roy Mccullough, A. A.
Jones, B. II. Cooper Walter c. Phillips.
Eugene Fies. Louis V. Clark, Wyndham
Mason Sidney j. Lazarus, ID. r. Dunlap.
George A. Williams, p. W. Gorham, A. L..
Smith, w. X. Starbuck, George w. Hays
J. r. McLester, John @. Whitfield. I. +.
Young. W. II. Woodward, II. j. Porter,
W. J. Adams. John l.. Kaul, George w.
Baines W. ID. Gum, George Griffin. j. IL.
Blair, w. II. Hassinger, Robert McDavid
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-15

Comparlson by WuHthS.
The comparative statement OF cars
hadled for 1905 and 1906 by months, Is
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-15

In the police court. today is Gamblers
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-01-04

Mr.. John J. Cornwell, general attor-
ney of the Hampshire Southern Rail-
way, Romney, w. Va, writes the
manufactures Record that Mr.. J. Sloan
Knykendall is securing right of way
for the line up the South Branch Val
ley. The road has been financed, and
will probably be constructed during
the coming year. The length of the
line is SO miles from Romney via
Moorefield to Petersburg, w. Va, con-
Meeting at Romney with the South
Branch Railway, which is a branch of
the Baltimore and Ohio. Mr.. A. Spates
Brady, of Fairnont, w. Va, is the
engineer in charge.
A press report quotes Mr.. Cornryell
as saying that contracts will probably
be let in January, and that the surveys
have been made.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-01-04

The County Court on last Thursday
decided to join with Jefferson County
and build the bridge over the Opequon
at Sulphur Spring Ford. This bridge
will he on very important road ac-
commodating all that traffic OF the In
wood section aud eastward with Charles
Town and the upper end of Jefferson
County. The bridge will be about
three miles east of Iuwood and two
miles west Of Lestown.
The contract for the steel bridge was
awarded the Canton Bridge Co., of
Canton, Ohio, and the concrete work
TO contractor Gore. of Charlextown
The cost will be So 1876, Berkeley pay
ing ST. 15 and Jefferson $3.50. Ber-
kelley paying more becauae of greater
amount ofTetaining wall being neces-
sary on the Berkeley side. This will
be one Of the substantial improvements
which is needed bodily.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-01-04

Maj. David Stemple is dead at Aurora
w. Va, in his 91st year. He was born
near Hagerstown. When quite young
man Major Stemple settled at the old
town az Aurora. At this time the
Northwestern Turnpike was the chief
route Of travel through the country,
and recognizing the need of \ hostelry
Of the kind, Major Stemple erected and
opened an inn which became noted.
He continued in This business until
the railroad was built and which almost
Immediately destroyed the turnpike as
a highway for general travel, Major
Stemple then purchased fine tract of
land, comprising some four hundred
acres, located about one mile from
Aurora, and which be at once began
to farm. This farm is today one of,the
finest in that section Of the country.
Prior to the war he was Major of a
Virginia militia. Major stemple was
twice married, and is survived by
wife and fourteen children.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-01-04
Lawyers In Session.

Elkins, w. Va, Dec. 2S.--With
about $50 of the states leading lawyers
and jurists present, the twenty-second
annual meeting of the West Virginia
Bar association was called to order at
IL O'Clock Thursday morning by Pres
ident John w. Davis.
Early in the day the fiji ,ers for e
ensuing year were elected. They /. re-:
President, j. H. Woots, of Philil pi;
vice presidents, by con. residual g.
tricts, First, Nelson q. Hubbard, of
Wheeling; Second, Robert w. Daily,
of Romney, Third, G. w. Osenton, Of
Fayetteville; Fourth, NJ. n. Willis, of
West Union; Fifth, George Poffenbar-
ger, Of Point Pleasant; Secretary, w.
u. Peterkin, Of Parkersburg; Treasurer,
Charles A. KEEPS, of Parkersburg, ex-
ecutiye council, including President
and Secre 'ary, w. P. Wiley, Of Nor
gantewn; HI. NJ. Russell, of Wheeling,
b. M. Amber, of Parkersburg; Elliott
Northcott, Of Huntington; f. L..
Nichols, of Fayetteville; West Vir-
ginia delegates to American Bar asso-
citation, J. J. Coniff, of Wheeling; w.
N. Miller, Of Parkersburg, and Charles
E. Hegg, of Morgantown.
John w. Davis, retiring president of
the association, in discussing, "Thc
Growth of the Commerce Clause" de-
clared that the federal government had
transcribed Its power under the con-
merce and has encrsached upon the
rights of states.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-01-04
NUMBER IA


Charles H. White, formerly Assist
ant Postmaster in this city and who
was reported as being short in his ac-
counts, an account of which was given
in the Statesma an Democrat two weeks
ago, was arrested on Friday morning
at his home in this city by Deputy
Marshal w. d. Brown, of Parkers-
burg, on . warrant sworn out by Post.
Office Inspector, Ed. 1. Allen, who un-
covered the shortage. White was taken
before United States Commissioner, w.
III. Thomas. He waived hearing and
gave bond OF 1880 with ten Of his
friends as surety. The bond In for his
appearance before Judge A. g. Dayton
at the May term Of the United States
Court in this city. Attorney 8. w.
Walker, who was formerly United
States District Attorney has been re-
tanned ~ counsel for White. The mat
ter will come before the federal grand
jury at Parkersburg on January Sth,
when formal preseatment will doubt
ly be made. Postmaster Clohan Of
this city and Postmaster Munday, OF
Shephsrdstown, have been subpenaed
to appear before the Grand Jury at
that time.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-01-04
Child Killed Mothe err.

Mrs. Kate Obershain was acciden-
tally poisoned at Roanoke by her
three-year-old son and died in great
agony. Mrs. Obershain had left some
medicine to dissolve in glass of watei
During her absence the child placed
antiseptic tablets into the water. When
she returned she picked up the glass
containing the mixture and drank it.
In few moments she was in convul-
sions and a physician c, uld do moth
ing for her.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-01-04
AWFUL WRECK.

/ As Killed Near washington on the .. q
o. on Last Sunday Evening.
One Of the worst railroad wrecks in
the history ofthe country occurred at a
small station, Terra Gotta, on the
Metropolitan branch just on the cut
skirts Of the city Of Washington en-
Sunday evening at about $50, As per-
sons were killed and probably hun
dred more or less injured. A train
known as 66, or the Frederick Accom-
mediation heavily loaded with passen-
gers stopped at the station and was
just starting off again when an engine
pulling number Of empty passenger
coaches crushed into the rear car and
tclescoped the entire train. The fog
which was very thick INSTRUCTED the
view SO that the engineer on dead-head
train could net sec the rear lights un-
til he was right against them, the road
was down grade and the train was
making fast time when it struck. The
cars were crushed apd the helpless vic
Tins were either run down by the pon-
derous engine or were thrown aside
amid the heaps of wreckage which
lined both sides of the track for quar-
ter of a mile. The crash came uncx-
pectedly while the men women and
children, who were packed on the
train were laughing and talking and
many were crushed to death without
knowing what had happened. The in
vestigation has been going on nearly
all this week. 1t has been shown that
that section was under most perfect
block system and that such an acct
dent could not possibly have happen
ed without terrible blunder upon the
part of some one. The wreck occurred
in the block between Tacoma Park and
University 1 Station and Operator
Phillips at Tacoma claims that he had
the red light properly displayed and
that the empty train dashed by the
station into the block against all rules
and his statement is corroborated by.a
policeman who was present and also
by gate keeper nearby.
The engineer and his crew claim
they saw no light, but that will hard
ly excuse them as it seems TO be a rule
for trains under such circumstances to
stop and ascertain the cause.
Nearly all the people on the train
were from Washington or the vicinity
of the wreck. The city of Washington
ended its Christmas festivities in
gloom.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-01-04
Railroad Suit on Trial.

The big case of the n. and w. against
the Tidewater Co. involving 1865, 900 S
GA in the Norfolk Court, the proceed
ings being brought by the N. & w. %
set aside the award of $500 allJweu
that company by commissioners in II e
grade crossing matter which was 50
stiffly foughtby the railroads. The n.
& w. claim they are damaged to the
extent OF $265, 900.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-01-04
Aucsioneerfnq.

Having had experience Auctioneer
ing, in two States, and hereby solicit
share of the patronage of those intend
ing to make sales, honest service, and
courteous treatment guaranteed to all,
will sell on commission, or lump the
job, call on or address,
James A. Lemen,
122S3mos. Martlnsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-01-04

Mr.. Max Robinson has been appoint
ed by Gov. w. M. o. Dawson, dele
gate to the convention for the promo
ton of foreign commerce which meets
in Washington, January IA. He also
holds credentials as the representative
of the Board of Trade of Martinsburg.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-01-04
Sick.

Col. l.. B. Dallicker, who for nearly
forty years has been clerk the United
States Circuit Court under Judge Jack
son and Judge Dayton is lying very
Ill at his home in Parkersburg, with
Brlght's disease and his death will
Hkely come soon. The Col. is clever
man and has many friends in this city
who highly esteem him
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-01-04
For Rent.

A limestond farm in high state O.
cultivation close to store, railroad, post
office, church and turnpike. Enquire al
this Office.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-01-04
The Roosevelt Third Term National
League.

A movement has been set on foot by
the organization of the Roosevelt third
term association, having fer its object
the nomination and election of Pres.-
dent Roosevelt for third term, and It
is said the leader in the movement
has hitherto been Democrat. 1t 10 !
hard matter to get a setsof officeholders
to endorse the administration under
which they hold office for in doing 80
they simply endorse themselves and If
the leader Of this movement is a DEM
oorat hesmust be an office-bolder also.
We give below the platform promul-
endorse 1t, but as a matter Of news.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-01-04
LACE DEPARTMENT

The demands es have been fully anticipated by
and domestic The diversity effects the designs
of the wonderfully fine patterns akin fayke flmness
with
Chantiy
Flouncngs,
including
Handmade Princess Robes BRUSSELS Applique Robes Hand Run
Robes, embroidered
de
black white medium and full lengths
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-01-04
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR
New AID Next Week.
THOMPSON & THOMPSON
THE HUSSLERS,
IA North Queen ST.,
Martinsburg, w. Va.

SALEsMEN-Lewis H. Thompson, Beuj. ]. Thompson,
II. L. Shaull, Frank Evans, Allen Enmert, jack r.
: Thompson H. Lagard Thompson, Frank Damn.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-01-04
EVENING SLIPPERS

toilette called
showing elegant Sppersfor all
white black Suede popular of
avendar, yellow, gold kidskn
colskin.
Also House Slippers and Carriage Boots in choice
orders slippers costumes