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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
SAY POWDER TRUST
HAS NAVY TIED UP
THiRTY-FiVE INDEPENDENT CON-
GERMS PROTEST TO PRESIDENT
THAT DUPONT co. Is HOLDING
UP THE GOVERNMENT.

Washington, January 23.-Protests af-
fecting the Du Pont International Smoke
less Powder company were made to the
President today by a delegation represent
ing about thirtyfve Independent powder
concerns 1t was asserted that patents to
manufacture smokeless powder used by
the navy, granted after the expenditure
by the government of millions of dollars,
had passed into the hands of the so-called
powder trust" although licenses were
granted to the government to manufae-
ture the powder for its ywn use
1t was declared that with the patents in
its possession, the trust has a monopoly
OF the business of furnishing the govern
ment the ammunition 1t uses for the
navy. 1t was asserted that in response
TO the governments last proposals all the
competing companies made the same bid,
So cents pound; 5 powder can easily
be made for "a cents and net profit to
the trust from its last bid, together
with other contracts with the govern
ment, is fully 100000. The President sug-
gested that his callers consult the navy
and war department office and lay their
case before Attorney General Bonaparte
The latter will he asked by the independ-
ent powder makers to enter a suit in the
United States courts against the alleged
trust. The Independent manufacturers de-
clare the so-called trust is holding up
the government for immense profit, which
1t is charged 1t uses to cut general prices
against them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
TO FIX MINIMUM
PRICE FOR COTTON
NATIONAL FARMERS UNION ALSO
ADOPT RESOLUTION AT At
LANTA TO DIVERSITY CROPS.
RUSSELL TELLS OF GOOD DONE.

Atlanta, January 29.-The National
Farmers union, at its gathering today
adopted a resolution that the union shall
fix the minimum price to be put upon
the cotton crop of the present year. 1t
also endorsed the system of warehouses
for holding cotton which it has had in
operation in the southwest for the past
year or more.
Campbell Russell, one of the largest
ranch owners in the Indian Territory, de-
livered the leading address at the morn
ing session. giving an account of the
work of the Farmers union and what 1t
has accomplished in that section of the
country.
The diverslfication of crops was the sub
iect of resolution, which called upon
the farmers of the country to increase
the variety of their crops and more large
~ to raise something which shall lind
a ready local sale each month OF the
year The Farmers Union Press asso-
citation. organized at Texarkana, Ark,
last September, held its annual meeting
today Only routine business was con-
sidered. The convention will continue
through Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24

Nine. Lillian Nordlea. the great prima
dona, will reach the city this morning
at 1925 over the Louisville and Nash
Vile railroad. She comes in her private
car, accompanied by E. Romayne Sim
mons, her accompanist, and Miss Emma
Showers, piano soloist. She will meet a
great audience at the Jefferson tonight,
and one which will equal in culture and
esthetic taste any assemblage ever gath
cred before the footlights in Birming
ham. Mr.. De Long Rice, who has charge
of the engagement here, seems well sat
isfied with the big advance sale of tickets.
Music lovers of this city and surround
Ing towns will turn toward the jefferson
tonight with an eagerness and expect
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
NOT FORGER|ES AS
BAILEY CHARGES
Transactions With Waters
Pierce Correct Says Auditor
COURT FORCES TESTIMONY
Naudine Swears Papers Are Genuine
Records and That He Made the
Valuations for
$500.

AUSTIN Tex, January 23.-Acting under
authority granted him by the Texas anti
trust law, County Attorney Brady late
this afternoon had II. Naudine, one of
the auditors of the Waters-P Pierce Oil
! &C mpany at st. Louis. who is in this city,
brought before Judge ]. D. Moore, justice
of the peace. in order to have him testify
as to the authenticity of documentary evil
| dence held by the state in connection with
the Waters-Pierce Oil company, and
which will be used in the Forthcoming
! antitrust suits against the company.
This testimony now is playing an impor-
tant part in the investigation of Senator
j. w. Bailey by the legislative committee.
MI Naudiue, through his attorneys,
Judge j. ID. Johnson of st. Louis and
| Judge Il. L. Penn of this city, exerted
every effort to refrain from passing upon
the authenticity of the papers, but he was
| fnally forced to do by court order,
the ruling being that the antitrust law
| of Texas granted the prosecution the right
TO get any statement from anyone con-
corning cases at any time that they could
secure witnesses as 1t was possible. That
! as Naudine would be without the jurisdc-
! tion of the state courts when the case
was called for trial in March, it was
| deelheu duNiSdble 10 secure the evidence
whenever possible. Among the facts clio
| tied from Mr.. Naudiue were the nota-
| tlons on a voucher drawn in favor of
| Henry 4 Stribling of Texas for $1500, part
of the documentary evidence. was placed
there by Naudine himself On the date
stated in the notation, and that the va
! rious signatures on other checks and
vouchers. tho genuinencss of which had
been questioned, were genuine. His evil
| dence is claimed to have established that
the various vouchers and other documents
/ In the possession of the attorney general
| OF Texas are not forged. and have not
| been altered, bit are correct records of
! transactions between the Waters-Pierce
| Oil company, Senator Bailey and others.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
Supreme Court Decisions.

Montgomery. January 23.-(Special)-
The supreme court handed down opinions
in the following cases today:
Tyson. C. Thomas r. Goodson VS..
Ireuus Stewart, ct al, appeal from Au-
tauga chancery court; reversed and rem
dered.
HARRISON, City court of Montgomery
VS.. John West appeal from Montgomery
city court; affirmed
Simpson, Wv. d. Lecompt vs.. Bank
of Enterprise, appeal from Coffee circuit
court; appeal dismissed by agreement OF
parties.
r. J. Paterson. ct al, vs. Patrick c.
Hannah, ct al. appeal from Mobile chan
Gerry court affirmed.
benson, J.-Central of Georgia Railway
company vs. Jesse McNab, pro ami, APP
peal from Barbour circuit court; reversed
and remanded.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
FIELD TRIALS.
Prince Whitestone Wins the National
Championship Stake.

Grand Junction. Tenn, January 23-T
T. Hayes setter dog, Prince milestone,
was today declared the winner of the ma
tional championship stake of the United
States field trials. the concluding event
of the trials which have been in progress
here for the past week Landrl Lad was
awarded second honors.
After the running of today's event the
annual meeting of the club was held, and
the following officers elected:
President, II. b. Duryea, New York
Secretary W. b. Stafford,
Tennessee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
FILES STATEMENT OF
CASH RESOURCES
RECEIVERS OF ATLANTA-BlRM ING
HAM FIRE INSURANCE CO. RE-
PORT ASSETS OF $2e2,25o AND
LIABILITIES OF $6s7,3ts.

Atlanta January pa statement of the
cash resources of the Atlanta Birming-
ham Fire Insurance company, and of
the Prudential Fire Insurance company,
has been filed with the United States
court here by j. T. Dargan and A. c.
Sexton, receivers of the former company.
The assets of the Atlanta Birmingham
company, are reported to be $500, go, and
the liabilities, $6SI,Sl9.
The cash resources of the Prudential
are given as s451 i97, and the liabilities
Sl67. us. The Atlanta Birmingham COM
pany is reported to have been involved
i'm the San Francisco fire for 1851 ,014.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
SELMA POSTOFF|CE
IN FIRST CLASS
Receipts Last Year Reached
S40,787.52,
AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING
Commercial and Industrial Association
Prepares for Its Annual Smoker.
Selma Breeders Attend Meet
ing at Birmingham.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING

Selma, January 23,-(speeia1o-selma is
somewhat eiated over the good news just
learned from last years postoiffee re-
celpts that this city is entitled to have
its postofrice placed in the first class.
Cities with postal receipts over $4,000 are
rated as first class offices. and an in
crease in receipts of over $4,000 during 1876
has placed Selma in that class. The mail
facilities for Selma have been bad FOR
some time. but with an increased allow
ance for expenses and clerk hire 1t Is
hoped that better times are ahead. Mrs
Force, the postmaster. is having the
hearty cooperation of the Commercial
and Industrial association in an effort
to better the service. The following is a
statement of the receipts
at the Selma office for the past two
wears.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
NEGRO LYNCHED AT
VARDAMAN'S HOME
MOB AT GREENWOOD TAKES A
NEGRO FROM DEPUTY SHERIFF
AND SWINGS HIM UP TO A RAIL
ROAD BRIDGE.

Jackson, Miss, January 23.-Information
was received here tonight that Henry
Bell negro, was lynched at Greenwood
the home of Governor Vardaman, last
night by unknown parties. The negro as
saulted Mrs. Graves of that place sonic
months ago and had been in the Green
Vile jail for safe keeping.
Last night he arrived at Greenwood in
charge of deputy sheriff, and while that
official was taking him from the train
to the Jail he was surrounded by mob
which took him away and hanged him to
railroad bridge.
The coroner's jury returned a verdict
that the negro came to his death at the
hands of unknown parties.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24

ancy which only the great celebrities
of the world can excite. The sale of
tickets will continue at Seals piano store
until o'clock this evening. after which
time the sale will be conducted in the
usual way at the box office of the Jeffer-
son theatre.
The size of the theatre not being suf
fieiently large to accommodate all mu-
sic lovers on the first two floors the
gallery will be handled specially for the
accommodation of those who have been
unable to secure seats on either of the
first two floors. The gallery will be kept
just as quiet and orderly as any other
part of the house. The gallery seats will
be placed on sale when the doors open,
and the price will be uniformly 81.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
THE "GREAT DIDA"
SERPENTlNE DANCERS
Serpentine Dancer at the Marvel The
atre This Week-A Novel, Up
to-Date Free Attraction.

The management of the Marvel theatre.
Third avenue and Twentieth street., offer
for the next four days an attraction never
before shown at a cent theatre in Bir
mingham. The Great Dida," famous the
country over as a dancer will give every
thirty minutes her famous serpentine
dance. Yards of cloth-enough to make
gowns for dozen women-enter into
the Great Dida's" dancing costume, and
the effect is indescribably beautiful. The
dance will be changed every other day
Next week Dida will pose as plastique
figures.
The pictures are changed every day at
the Marvel The story of the various
notable films are narrated as the pic
lures are displayed. Go every day, there S
something new.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
MRS CHAS, BROWN
IS GIVEN DIVORCE
Last Chapter in Sensational
Case Is Closed
COMPLAINTS ARE FILED
Citizens of Gadsden Claim That the
Streets Are Not Properly Repaired
After the Laying of the
Sewer System.
COMPLAINTS ARE FILED

Gadsden, January 23.-(Special) -The
last chapter in the domestic difficulties OF
the Rev. Charles s. Brown and wife,
formerly of this city. but now living in
the east, was closed when Mrs. Brown
was recently granted a divorce by the
courts of Dakota
The unfortunate episode, which has been
given much publicity originated when
the Rev. Brown was pastor of the Erhs-
copal church here, where he resided with
his wife and small son. His wife de-
serted him here and went to New York
to engage in the theatrical profession, and
is said to be a member of popular
troupe achieving great success.
Shortly after leaving here Mrs. Brown
instituted divorce proceedings against her
husband, making sensational allegations
and asking for the custody of her child.
The suit was successfully resisted, but an
other was instituted in Dakota, which
was not resisted. The Rev. Brown has
many friends here
A number of complaints have been filed
with Mayor Smith regarding the condi-
ton of the streets through which the
sewer system has been constructed. The
complaints set forth that the streets were
torn up for the purpose of laying the
sewers but that they have never been
properly replaced. and ask that the con-
tractors be made to repair them before
the system is acceptad The complaints
will be taken up by the Mayor and en-
gincers, and will be thoroughly investi-
gated before the sewers are finally ac-
cepted.
Leg Is Broken.
VIII Scarborough. a young white man
employed in the Kyle lumber mill at Ala
bama city had the misfortune to fall and
break his leg yesterday while loading
lumber into II or and missed his footing
and fell between the ear and platform,
distance of several feet.
The fire department was given a long
run to the outskirts of the city yesterday
on false alarm, turned in presumably
by some small boys who wished to see the
department make the run. The firemen
are volunteers and the loss of time to
them amounts to something. Chief Wood
lift is quite anxious to locate the boys,
and If they are caught will be severely
punished
The First District Sunday School assoc
citation will hold its first meeting for the
year in the First Baptist church In this
city on February 3. The district is COM
posed Of Gadsden, Alabama City and At
ITALIA. All Sunday school workers are in
vitcd to attend the sessions of the con-
vention.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
V. MI Students Reinstated.

Lexington. Va, January 23,-The board
of visitors of the Virginia Military in
stitute passed an order this afternoon
the third class. which early
in January engaged in display of fire
works from the roof of Smith hall, con-
trary to regulations. The boys will be
heavily peualized.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24

Washington, January 23.-(Speclal0-
The bill for the establishment of United
States sup-treasury in the southeastern
states is hung up in the ways and means
committee, owing to the failure of the
Atlanta and Savannah committees to re-
turn to the House their arguments. When
the committee adjourned permission was
given the speakers to correct and add
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
ATLANTA AND SAVANNAH
ARE SPARRING FOR TINE

to the arguments they made. It was
presumed that it would take but a few
days, but in several instances the speak
ers are not sending to the committee
their corrections. The consequence Is that
the ways and means committee cannot
consider the subject until the speeches
arrive and at the session this morning
the subject was not considered for this
reason.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
Bob Taylor Formally Elected.

Nashville, January 29-Gn joint conven-
ton of the two houses of the general
assembly today. Robert L. Taylor was
formally elected United States senator
In his speech of acceptance Senator-el
Taylor declared against the "evils of CEN
tralization of government and of en-
croachments on states rights
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
Rural Routes Established.

Washington, January 2S.-'(Special)-
Rnral routes have been ordered estab-
lished as follows: March 16, l.. Wely
Bibb county; route . population, $50: fam
lies. IA April /. Perryville. Perry county;
route /, population. 400; families, So
Clarence l.. James. substitute rural car
rter, route !. at Eufaula.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
Life Sentence for Mrs. MizelI.

Waynesboro. Miss, January 2S.-Ver-
diets of guilty and recommendations OF
imprisonment for life were brought by
the jury today against Mrs. Joseph MI
zell and r. Fl, Hall. charged jointly with
poisoning Mrs. Mizelrs husband
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24

Total Aobf GOD. ID 9tV, ioH to-
This shows during 1906 a gain of &l22 20
over the previous year.
Enthusiastic Meeting.
The Commercial and Industrial assoela-
ton of Selma held an enthusiastic meet
ing last night, a larger attendance being
present than in many months. 1t was de-
cided to give within the next thirty days
the annual smoker or banquet. and n
committee of five will be named by Presi-
dent Melvin to arrange for the affair
The matter of street paving for Selma
was given attention.
Mr.. Sexton Hurt.
c. A. Sexton, who was in charge of a force
unloading some heavy timbers at the
Southern railways shops this morning
received painful injuries. Mr.. Sexton was
struck by a piece of timber that was be-
ing unloaded, the weight of the same
knocking him backwards upon the rails
OF a track.
The heavy fall upon the piece of iron
shocked Mr.. Sexton considerably, and 1t
was feared for time that he had dislo-
Gated his hip. 1t is believed, however that
besides several bruises he is not serious-
ly hurt. He was able to get to his home
and a physician summoned.
Married Yesterday.
This afternoon at o'clock at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Johnson on West
Water street occurred the wedding of
Miss Corre Viola Campbelle and DR.. Ira
Clifton Skinner. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. j. l.. Rosser, the
wedding march being played by Mrs.
John A. McKinnon on the piano, and Miss
Annelu Burns on the violin Only rela-
tives and few friends were present, but
the hearty wishes of all who know DIR.
and Mrs. Skinner go out for their future
happiness and welfare.
Dr. and Mrs. Skinner left at o'clock
for trip to New Orleans and other
places.
Selmians Return.
J. II. Ellis, Ben Rennick, II. NJ. Smith
and c. Kirkpatrick, officers of the Gen.
trail Alabama Fair association, and great
ly interested in horse breeding. spent
yesterday in Birmingham attending the
annual meeting of the Horse Breeders
association. The meeting was an interest
ing one, and 1t is expected that consider
able good will be accomplished.
The occasion was made convenient for
conference of the officials of the fair
associations of Huntsville, Birmingham
Montgomery and Selma, and many mat
tiers looking to the fairs of next fall were
discussed and agreed upon. 1t Is believed
that by concert of action considerable
good can be accomplished, and a high
class of exhibitions given.
The Selmians returned today and ex-
press themselves as having spent q
pleasant day and being gratihed with the
results obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
SOUTH DOES NOT
NEED LOW RATES
So Argues General Council
Thorn For Railroads
COUNTRY GROWING FAST
He Says That Railroads Should Be Al
lowed to Extend and Improve serv-
Ice Through Liberal Laws.
Jefferson Bills.
COUNTRY GROWING FAST

Montgomery, January 23.-(Speeial.)-A
new argument was presented by General
Counsel Thorn of the Southern railway
before the senate committee on common
carriers yesterday. It was that the south.
growing so rapidly and producing so gen
erously, needs not low rates, but plenty
of means of reaching the markets of the
world. What care the south, he sug
gested, for a few cents more of cost if by
reaching the buying marts it make large
profits on its products. These marts are
outside the state and must be attained
by interstate traffic and the people ought
TO stand by the railroads to aid them in
getting into the absorbing territories.
That the speech made an impression is
evidenced by the statement of a member
of the committee in the lobby Of the New
Exchange hotel last night He said: II
am impressed with that way of putting
it. There is something in it. l am in
favor of rate making and railroad legis-
lation, but l do think it we'll to go slow.
That argument set me to thinking in
new way"
Other members of the committee who
were present thought that 1t was a good
speech, but did not seem impressed so
much as this one. Mr.. Thorn was con-
graduated by many local citizens after
the meeting last evening on the impress
sion made by his talk.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
TiIlman Elected.

Columbia, S. c., January 23.-The gen
eral assembly of South Carolina in joint
session today elected B. r. Tillman to
succeed himself as United States SEN
ator.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24

This bank is thirty-four months old, has five hun
bred thousand dollars of and, wishing to
further increase its business, socs your account The
per centage of cash and bonds to deposits maintained
by us is probably not equalled by bank of every
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safety this secures by opening Ma account here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
President Names Stapp.

Washington January 23-The President
today sent to the Senate the nomination
of Thomas B. Stapp to be surveyor OF
customs for the port of Chattanooga.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24
Jefferson Bills.

The question of the Bessemer police
commission bill will be- heard before
the house committee on local legislation
Thursday at which time advocates for
and against the measure will appear and
discuss the law. On Friday the same
committee of the house will hear argu-
ments with regard to opening parts Of
Fifteenth street in Birmingham to the
use of the Illinois Central railroad. There
has been shown much opposition to The
latter bill and large petition has been
filed protesting against it. The bill pro-
vding for the boys industrial school will
also likely be taken up this week Mrs
r. d. Johnston. president, has been here
several days looking after the measure.
The impression is now that the Bir-
mingham municipal bill will have the
best of il in the house, many of the MEM
bers preferrng it to others presented
This bill was prepared by City Attorney
Ed Smith of Birmingham and has been
approved by members of the city admin
istrations of Montgomery and Mobile.
Senator Luther Leith of Walker county
has made two speeches so far and has
attracted the attention of his associates
to his common sense way of reaching a
point He talks well to have spent much
of his life at hard work before taking
up the study of law.
Before entering the realm of Black
stone, Mr. Leith was for many years n
miner of coal In the nsnes of Walker
county, where he not only made a good
living but laid by enough TO pay bills
while he studied. His rise at the bar
has been rapid and the fact that he was
elected to the senate attests his poru-
larity with his people.
Mr., Leith is a member, however, of
one of the oldest families of west Ala
hama, his father owning a productive
farm near Carbon Hill for years They
have been we'll known for hospitality
and good fellowship since the war OF
forty years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-24

Total .S36 666 10 $40, 7Ss %
This shows during 1906 a gain of $l22 %
oyer the preVious year.