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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-01
%LYNcHBURG BREAKS GOOD.

Tobacco OF Good Quality AMI Prices
Keep Up Well Except LuSs.
Especial to Tho Times-Dlspatch.l
LYNEHBURG, VA. November 30
The sales of loose tobacco on the
Lynchburg market for the two weeks
ending November 90, 1907, as reported
by John L. Oglesby, OF Lynch's Ware
house:
Sold weck ending Nov. 22.... 34e,5oo
Sold week ending Nov. 29.... s922,SOo
Increase week ending Nov. 90. $4,000
Sold from Sept !, 1907. to Nov.
~ lsO7......@ 200
Sold from Sept. i. 1906, to Nov.
20. 19o6.....: ............4.5oa,o 900
IDeGiease Tor 1904. .:..:.....2,22O.sO0
The sales this week were quito
heavy. The offerings were &veryEood
quality. but most Of 1t was rather. off
in condition. The trade was quite ac-
tive, and prices on all grades were
we'll sustained, except on Tugs. which
were rather lower m
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-01
ri %t&I+tSAf tx go
TURN0UTHOSE
BY THE THOUSAND
Radford Knitting aIills Begin
Operations With Good Plant
and Bright Prospects.
WILL EMPLOY MANY GIRLS.
Some scvcnty-Fiye to Be Put at
the Machines as Soon as
They Learn How.
WILL EMPLOY MANY GIRLS.
Especial to The Tines plspatch.l

LL nd - AL 49,
RADFoRD. VA, November 30.-The
Radford Knitting Mills. incorporated,
composed of Radford and Roanoke cap
ltalists, went into operation Tuesday
with flying. colors and bright prospects
for tho future. The Skewer plant.
freshly painted and abundantly light
ed, makes an ideal location. and tho
Building is heated by hot air and light
ed with electricity.
1t contains moro than a hundred
knitting machines, and fifty more will
be Installed as soon as sufficient girls
have learned to operate the machines
to Justify a full quota Of operators.
|Seventy-fve will be employed when
running to full capacity.
Mr.. L. II. O'Bricn. president OF the
Roanoke Knitting Mills, has been on
the ground this week getting every
thing in running order, and a half dozen
skilled operatives from the Roanoke
mills are engaged in i~nstructing the
raw hands employed here. AS they
learn, new girls will be constantly
added until the full number is reached.
With the exception of the general
manager, Mr.. ]. M. Sonner. the fore
imam, Mr.. w. G.. Gunter, and two boys
who operate the forty ribbing ma
chimes. all OF the employees will be
r - - SEHM eNhNtIaE s.haE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-01
Looking FOR Louisa Sites.

~. INVeVIuI " I'M IItE5 bFSNUICN.I HlW Hg3
LOUISA. VA, November So.--Scyeral
were .hsre last Meek looking Tor
Louisa has bright prospects ahead OF her,
ara win soon build up to be u conslderahte
town Her location issideal for. summer
hcnlcS for people OF means. who desire and
yal. afford. TO have them, and her& neurl,ess
"a Richmpnd should Insure her, havlng n
tSpipny OF Rlchmond people " make their
A.inllney homes aplonE W..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-01
business Good in Amherst.

AMHERST, Va, November 30.-The
stringency In the money market is
having little effect upon business con-
ditions at this place. Farmers who arc
selling their tobacco are very much
pleased with the sales. and do not OBJ
i1ect to being paid off In Lynchburg
scrip. The Amherst Bank Is paying all
demands upon 1t in currency. and tho
number of its deposltors has been In
creasfns rather than diminishing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-01
REGISTERED STOCK SOLD.
Active bidding aud Good Prices at the
Sale at ". r.. !.
oTSpecinl to The lime Dispatch.1

al Sdle AZ ~. FL.
rspecialto The Times-Dispatch.1
BI4AcKSBURG. VA, November 90
Prominent farmers and stock dealers
OF Pulaski. Wythe. Giles and Roanoke
counties, as we'll as from other sec
lions of the State and of Montgomery,
at the v. p. I. barns yesterday. Bidding
was lively in nearly every case. the
animals up for auction bringing good
prices.
"A free lunch was servedga at noon, and
during the intermission the visitors
made a close inspection of the barns,
and various departments connected
with the agricultural department.. Many
of those present were enthusiastic over
the idea of having such a sale as this
every year: also commenting very
heartily the short course In aEricul-
iture which begins Monday, lasting
three weeks and concluding with the
first annual meeting of tho Virginia
Dairymen's Association.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-01
How They Arc Made.

The cotton used In making tho ho-
siery comes from the cotton mills Of
Charlotte, Nc. 1t is wound on cones
which contain two pounds each Two
strands Of this go into the hose. and
three strands into the heels and toes.
The ladies' hose, and mems half hose,
are made on tho same machine, and
one operator can teni ave or six ma
chimes at ;once. Tho misses hose, how
ever, are knit on the ribbers and the
feet added on other machines, n girl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-01
ONE MILLION POUNDS

This tho Weeks Total Of South Boston,.
sales-Frlces Good.
SOUTH BOSTON, VA. November :o.-
On" million pounds of tobacco was sold on
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Total 8 estimated scost Of work authorized in No,
Average value of permit for new work In November. SOS As
Average value ofpermit for repairs, additions. etc. in ..m.
Average Value Of total permits issued in November. l.D6 u
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-01
NEW STRUCTURES.

Brick dWelings...,.....
Frame ~dwellings,.....,.
stores .,...............,s.
Sheds ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Brick stables..........,,.
Warehouses; and manu-s
Apartment houses....,..
Il. NJ. G, "a. buildlngs..,
........,...r.."
Office annex. ...,......n
Freight depot...,......,,
Conservatory .,.....,.,,
lSuhstatlOn ...,.,.,,..,,.s
BOllar house. .,,.,...,,,,t
school. ....,,s,.,.
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Number OF permits issued In November for new work ...... o.
of permits Issued In November for repairs, add "a
!oHs. -. =
-
- Total number, Of permits issued In -. 8. NJ
Estimated cost OF new improvements in November. -. sl1O6l7
Estimated cost OF repairs, additions, etc, In November. 1895
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Summary Of Operations Of The Building Inspectors Office.
ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS.

.Aucusr 1sT6To NOVEMBER arII. 1oo7.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
JUDGE TALIAfERRO
 DIES PEACEFULLY
Came To Birmingham Many Years Age and Was One of the citys
 Most Respected Citizens.

Judge David M Taliaferro died quietly yesterday morning at 5:3O o'clock at his home on the corner of Eighth avenue and North Twenty-first street. after an illness of more than two months. Judge Taliaferro's health began to fail him a long time before he was last. taken i'll. but about two months ago he contracted a case of typhoid fever and his life has been despaired of for some time. He died at the ripe old age of S4 years.
 The deceased was born in Tuscaloosa, but spent much of his early life in De- mopolis; subsequently, removing to Bir- mingham He followed the profession of law and was a justice of the peace here years back. He was one of Bir- mingham's pioneers, and was a widely loved and generally respected citizen. He is survived by a widow and three chil- dren. Mrs Thomas Watson of Garyville, La., Miss Martha Taliaferro of Birming- ham, and Benjamin Talaferro, who is connected with the Birmingham Trust and Savings bank.
 Judge Taiaferro was a gallant Confed- crate soldier and served with distinction throughout the war. Since the war he has been very energetic in building up the community in which he lived and has done much in this respect The funeral will be held this morning.
 In regard to the funeral the officers of Camp Hardee. United Confederate Vet erans, of which the deceased was a mem Der, issued the following yesterday:
 Camp Hardee is hereby called to as- semble tomorrow morning at 9:30 in the Commercial Club rooms, for the purpose of attending the funeral of Comrade D. NJ. Taliaferro. The services will be at the home, S33 Twenty-frst street north The burial will take place in the Oak Hill cemetery. The pail bearers are Prof. Samuel l.. Robertson, A. c. OK ford, Dr. J. c. Abernathy. J. F. Me- Laughlin, D. k. Dunlap and R. H. Ha- good. All the members of the camp that possibly can are earnestly requested to attend. he Rev. l.. S. Handley and the Rev. Dr. J. A. Duncan will conduct the services. J. l.. DARBY, Adjt."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
NEW CITY OFFICERS NAMED BY COUNCIL Mooney Is City Clerk and
 Watts Physician INSPECT CEMENT BLOCKS Frank V. Evans and B. A. Thompson Are Elected Members of Board
 of Education-Greater Bir-
 mingham Resolution.
INSPECT CEMENT BLOCKS

The meeting of the city council last night, lasting two hours. was occupied with the election of. officers and the passage of some very important reso- lutions. The old officers were all re- elected, except that B. II. Mooney was the successful candidate for city clerk and pr. John Watts succeeds Dr. Os- car Hayes as city physician. Frank V. Evans and B. A. Thompson were elect ed to the board of education, while Uncle Tom Jenries is retained as the only honorary member of the fire de- partment. The offices of the five as- sistants in the various departments were abolished.
 Alderman Harry Jones introduced an ordinance which was referred to the Greater Birmingham committee provid- ing that the wards be arranged accord ing to the population, and so as to con form to the Incorporate lines of the present towns as nearly as possible.
 A resolution which Is being adopted all over the south was introduced by Alderman Gregg and carried, calling upon Congress to rush the appropria- tions for river development.
 To Test Concrete Blocks.
 very important ordinance was that introduced by Alderman Estes and pro vides for tests to be made of all con crete and cement blocks, before. they are put on sale. The draft was re- ferred to the city engineer. building inspector and fire chief for recom>en- dations. It is believed that this plan of testing by fire, tension and water all cement and concrete blocks will have to be made according to the standard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
YOUNG ABEL TRIES
 TO TAKE HIS LIFE
GOES TO ROOM AT METROPOLI- TAN AND TAKES SOME DRUG, BUT DOCTORS NOW BELIEVE HE WILL RECOVER.

One of the most unusual attempts to suicide of recent date was that of Alonzo H. Abel in the Metropolitan hotel early last night. The circumstances in the at tempt would indicate that Abel's plans had been deliberately laid although it is possible that having been intoxicated he was not entirely responsible for his rash intentions or his irrational actions.
 From accounts it seems that Abel went to the Metropolitan, and being asked if he wanted a room for d,out Sl day he re- scented the question and told the clerk that he wanted the best in the house. The clerk accommodated him and Abel went up to his room. He appeared to have been intoxicated.
 After remaining in his room for a short time he came back down stairs and went to the telephone. It seems that he called his brother and told him that he was at the Metropolitan and intended to com init suicide He then rang off and went back upstairs. As soon as the brother could get connection with the hotel again he called the clerk and told him of the conversation.
 As soon as possible someone was sent up to the room which Abel had engaged where they found him laying on the bed. He had taken the dose with which he intended to end his life. The ambulance of Shaw & Son was hurriedly called and Abel was hastily removed to the Hill man hospital. At the hospital it was thought that he had taken. morphine.
 Abel did not leave any papers purport- ing the cause of his actions nor would he make any statement after reaching the hospital. After he had received the attention of physicians he regained con sciousness and stated that he hoped "he had taken enough to kill him. and that '1f he had not there was a plenty more," or words to that effect He would not say what he had taken.
 The man who attempted suicide is the son of Henry Abel, the wel-known wagon builder and is foreman of his fathers shop. He is married and his home is at 5113 First avenue, Woodlawn. At the hos ptal at midnight he was reported to be dnino wa11
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
WILL EXAMINE WOMEN.
Only Members of the Fair Sex EIioibIe To Take Examinations Next Month.

Women only will be allowed to partici- pate in civil service examination. which will be given In Birmingham January and 9. The examination will be for the filling of positions in the bureau of the census department of commerce and labor and other vacancies requiring the same qualifications.
 ihe examination will be in spelling, arithmetic. penmanship, letter writing, the writing of smooth copy from a rough draft manuscript, including the correction of all errors of spelling, capitalization. syntax, etc, editing and abstracting. proofreading and indexing. Application blanks may be secured at the local post office and should be secured as early as possible. No woman under 20 years of age can enter the examination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
DOORS ARE CLOSED.
American Salvation Army Now With
 out an Officer In Birmingham.

The American Salvation army has lost two of it's captains within the past few days, and at present not member of that army is in Birmingham. The house has been locked up and the key mailed to the headquarters in Atlanta. Here is d letter received last night.
 To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 In your article in reference to the Amer ican Salvation army of yesterday 1t was stated that Captain Garlech was remain ing with that organization I wish to state now that Captain Garlecn, with me. is severng all connection with the Amer ican Salvation army. and that the state of affairs, as stated. was no fault of that officer. but was the fault of either Staff Captain Williams or Captain Parker
 So far as Captain Garlech and myself are concerned the American Salvation army is closed. Yours very truly,
 w. II. BROOKS, Ex-Captain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
At the Edisonia.

The little Cahill sisters are drawing largs crowds this week at the Edsonia theatre. Their songs and gestures are extremely clever and artistic and elicit much favorable comment
 The programme is changed every day an the Edisonia is growing in popular ity daily. especially with the ladies and children. The pictures used at the Edi- sonia are principally the Pathe make from the celebrated French factory anu are absolutely fiickerless.
 Mir. Bromberg devotes his personal at tention to the little theatre and keeps all films and attractions up to the high est standard. The Edisonia pictures are never repeated or duplicated. You always see something new and refined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
I 0C
 General Dem

of the Well-Informed of the World has always been for simple, pleasant and efficient liquid laxative remedy of known value; laxative which physicians could sanction for family sise because it's com ponent parts are known to them to be wholesome and truly beneficial in effect, acceptable to the system and gentle, yet prompt, in action.
 In supplying that demand with it's ex- cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, the California Fig Syrup Go. proceeds along ethical lines and relies on the merits of the laxative for it's remark able success
 That is one of many reasons why Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna is given the preference by the We'll Informed. To get it's beneficial effects always buy the genuinc-manufactured by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Co.,, only, and for sale by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents per bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
Meynan Injured In Mines,

T. J. Meyman, miner of New Castle. was brought to Birmingham yesterday suffering from injuries of a somewhat serious nature. Meyman was working in the coal mines at New Castle when some heavy object fell upon him, breaking his left leg and otherwise seriously in turing him. He was met at the train by an ambulance of the Green Under taking company and carried to the Hill- man hospital. The injured mans condi- tion Is serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
Firemen's Relief Elects Officers.

The Fireman's Relief association has elected it's officers for the coming year. A meeting was held. to which each com pany of the department elected repre- sentative, and these officers were elected A. V. Bennett, president; C.. M. Lane. vice president; J. F. Keith, secretary, and s. A. Middleton, treasurer. The other members Of tthe board of dlrec- tors are W. M. >rdan, A. Brown, J c. Oates, J. NJ. l-.lders: l.. c. Fitz- patrick. F. Wagner, J. H. Wheeler, J. l.. Neese and E. W. Taylor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
H. B. Horton.

II. B. Horton, age 24 years, died in Tuscaloosa yesterday. The deceased was a resident of Birmingham, living at 2l16 Fourth avenlfe. The body was removed to the undertaking establish : ment of Shay & Son, where it will lay until funeral arrangements are made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
Robert II. Patton.

Funeral services over the remains of Detective Robert IT. Patton, who died at St. Vincents hospital Monday even ing, were conducted from the Episcopal Church of the Advent yesterday morn ing at 10 o'clock. The pal1bearers were Chief w. F. Wier, Desk Sergeant Them- as J. Shirley, Detective William E. Mur- phy and Police Officers Armstrong, Burke, Nix and Devine. The interment was made in the Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05

'Jedge.' he say, T ain't so shore I'd enjoy dat pleasure But bout dat time Jedge Feagin say, TIol' on hyar. you is de nigger what stole dat SIG. I'll ies' give yer another year, fer fear de hat might not wear out in 1essn two. Any how, you port ter me what condition hits in at de end CT de term en if Ise CT Twin maybe I kin 'commodate yer for few more
 Hit ain't often dat de police court gifts ter try CT sheriff en CT constable fer scrappin' wid each odder all in one day, but dat's what we done terday. Don't yer believe Ise CT lyin, neither. cause l swears l won't tell de trouf, nothin' lack de trouf. en everything but de trouf. so help mel. Hit were sheriff uy Jefferson county, too but not Colonel Higdon, jes' one nv his name sakes. De fac uv de case is dat Char ley Sheriff come mighty nigh knockn' Lucy Constable inter de middle uv nex' week.
 De two niggers was drinkin' beer, when de question uv authority come up, en de sheriff proved he wuz in de supremacy by blackin de constahles eye en pullin her wig ter pieces. Hit took CT police ter part 'em. Jedge Feagin said dat niggers wearin such 'onerable names ought ter be 'zamples ter de community, but he gave em 30 days on de chaingang.
 "Ef dar is one kind CT nigger what I sympath cates wid hit air de poor cab drivers. Oar wuz poor Robert Smith what wuz rested bout 1 o'clock in de mornin' fer sleepin' on his carriage. Robert say he jes' got dead drunk, en climbed up dar ter sober off, but de police sisted on him takin' CT room in Jedge Feagin's mess house, en he did. All de cab drivers in town wuz dar ter pay his fine, cause dey knows de nig- gers ain't got but PC mo days ter drink whisky Dey claims de niggers ought ter be lowed ter stay drunk til de fust day uv January. Do know but I'll try dat play myself long bout Christmas.
 "Does yer know Mister G. W. Smith2 Oars one pistol toter whatll larn de iedgment on sinners uv his gang. He tole de jedge he jes' got drunk en didn't mean no harm, but dat pistol in his hin pocket give him $90 en ls0 days I'd rather be poor ole Rip dan him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
Ws H. Woods.

The remains of W. H. Woods are be- ing held in the morgue of Shaw & Son, awaiting the arrival of w. B. Woods, 8 son of the deceased, from Morgan town, w. Va i,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
THE WEATHER.

Washington, December 4.-Fereeast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Thursday and Friday; warmer Friday; fresh north east winds becoming southeast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
$73,646 Ls Added To License Tax By
 Schedule Submitted 1O City Council
LIST OF LICENSE RAISES
 PROPOSED FOR NEXT YEAR

The raises in the license schedule pro- posed for the city of Birmingham are shown in the following carefully pre- pared table, the figures being taken from the report of the miscellaneous commit tee, which was submitted to the council
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05

and the complaint of Chief Bennett may be received.
 An imnortant ordinance introduced im- noses q penalty on occupants of property who do not keep their sidewalks clean, while still another prohibits persons reg istering under assumed names at hotels.
 The meeting was called to order with President Parker in the chair and all the aldermen present except Aldermen Moore. Communications from the mayor, notifying the board of his purchase of school bonds for the city, requesting that the concrete investigation be hurried by fhe fire. judiciary and finance commit tees to which the matter was referred, and that certain taxes Joe levied for abatlng certain nusauces, were coneurrei
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
List of Officers Elected.

The city officers as elected last night for the ensuing year are as follows: Clty attorney. E. D. Smith; auditor. C. 5 Peterson; building inspector, W. $. Mat thews: fire chief. A. V. Bennett fire h. spector. c. w. Austin; city clerk. B. II. Mooney; custodian of the city hall, J. ]. Curran: electrician, W. H. Abernathy; city engineer Julian Kendrick; health of ficer. R. E. Hardness: milk and meat in- spector and city bacteriologist, E.. M Duncan; assistants. F. Peterman. H. B. Lewis and J. s. James. city physician, pr. John Watts; plumbing inspector Eckerle; poundkeeper, J. II. MeNeill; sanitary inspector. w. C. Burson; assist ant. J. B. McClendon; sexton Oak Hill cemetery, J. B. Lambert; Red mountain. Sam Cunningham; street commissioner, John McCartin tax collector and treas- urer, Eustis; license inspector, J. J. Bog gan; warden city jail, Bob Waldrop; hon. orary member fire department. "Uncle' Tom Jeffries: parkkeepers. Capitol, J. H. Bailey: East, E. S. Wear; West J. M. Harrell; Berings Buck Wetzel; inspec- tor of weights and measures, w. Hall; members of Board of Education, B. Thompson and z V. Evans, Z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05

Coffee is a strong diuretic irritant; it interferes with digestion, and affects the kidneys in a great many cases where it is not even suspected.
 If you value health 7 and a sound body, the wis4 thing to do would be quit coffee and give Pc tum a fair trial-say, t weeks. There's a RI son. ''
 Read the famous book, "The Road to ! ville," in pkgs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
School children are invited to attend 8 complimentary dance at Mcconnell Academy, Saturday, 3 to 6 pm.

Southern's Birmingham and Atlanta Flyer for Anniston and Atlanta leaves 4:15 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05

white man have it. so Jedge Feagin jes say, Ngger, I'll give yer year in jail. Take de hat erlong, en wear hit on de streets, fer hit really be- comes yer.