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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-17
Consular Service.

or believe that a great Improvement has
been wrought in the consular service. " Ia
said. but do not believe that the pow
or % removal should be restricted" The
President declared that both in the civil
and military service he keeps open the
door OF ready exit FOR tho UNFIT" lie said
that no one but himself had the power
20 close this door. IL urged the passage
OF laws by the present Congress that viii
extend American trade 90 every section
OF the globe.
The President declared that there is no
doctrine advocated by any nation OF the
world thar comDares with the Monroe
doctrine IN advancing the cause OF peace.
lie predicted a continued reign % pros
perity. nor only for America. but for
Europe and Asia as well.
The principal feature OF the final ses-
sion to-day Of the convention was the
adoption OF q. resolution recommending
the passags by Congress OF such legis-
lation - VIZ promote the growth of tho
American Merchant Marine. The recon-
mendaton was reported by tho Commit
tee on Resolutions. and was unanimously
endorsed by the convention. Among those
who spoke were u. \ Tompklns OF Char
lOtte. y. c. on The importance of an
American Merchant Marine: J. Hampton
Dougherty. q New York on ship Subsi-
dies and Closer Commercial Relations
With South American Countries" and
Thomas N. Osborne Of Auburn. y y
on Obstacles 20 Foreign Commerce"
A lively discussion took place as 10
the nature Of the recommendations 10 be
made on the question Of ship subsidy
The Merchants and Exporters Associa-
ton OF New York urged the adoption
OF a resolution which approved OF the
ship subsidy bill now pending IN Con-
gress.
This action met with a vigorous protest
by the delegates from the Mississippi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-17
AND
GOV. Of VIRGINIA
Both Deliver Addresses Before
the National Convention for
Foreign Service.
COO GUESTS WERE PRESENT
Roosevelt Pays a Graceful Com
plimcnt TO the Commonwealth
II Virginia and Mary land.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. January &c
The President. Secretary Of state Root.
Speaker Cannon and Governors Warneld
Of Maryland. and Swanson. Of Virginia.
were the principal speakers on the pro-
gram at a banquet given tho delegates OF
the National Convention for tine Promo
ton OF Foreign Commerce tonight at
the Arlington Hotel, by tho New York
Board OF Trade ami Transportation
There were six hundred guests at the
banquet.
The guests arose and cheered FOR I'VE
minutes when President Roosevelt entered
tho banquet hall Gnd was introduced b.
President NcCarrou OF tre convention
The President declared that 10 VS. a
peculiar pleasure FOR him. ON behalf OF
the government 10 greet the delegates
and TO have the Governors % the great
states OF Maryland and Virginia pres
emit lie paid "A tribute 70 Secretary
Root. and declared that the minute We
leave American soil party lines are dis
regarded. and We are ALI Americans"
he said he would talk on three sub
iects: First. '-Our relations with San
Domingo, second. the consular service.
and third. the extension of our trade in
central and South Asnerica. TIE first
duty OF the government. She President
said. is % help San Domingo stand on
her own feet % lie referred 70 che pend
ing treaty. which. he declared. r. adopted.
Will remove all danger in future Of any
necessity for Intervention
"One of the greatest objects o. the
San Domingo revolution. the President
declared. was 10 get control Of tha
custom house Under the present plan
this privilege IL denied
The President then took Up the question
Of reform in the consular service. and
praised the convention FOR it's work in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-17

Company TT OF the regiment r. vet
Without captain. Former Lieutenant
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-17

Toncv was recently elected captain. but
is reported that he has rcsigned tile
honor. II so. notification OF this face
has not yet reached the city from regi-
mental headquarters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
Real Estate For Sale.

FOR SALE. HOTEL PROPERTY, To-
Gated in thriving railroad town, 43
miles from Richmond. House Of II
throughout; fine storeroom, 25x65.
Splendid location for general mer-
camille business, and only hotel prop
erty In the place Situated immedi
ately opposite and in plain view Of
railroad station, on corner Of main
country roads, in centre of village;
TIA acres of fine garden land. Out
buildings consist of office, corn-crib
and chicken-h ouse. Well Of excellent
water House has enjoyed a good
trade, but present owner wishes to re-
tire from business, and will sell for
the low price Of $4,000, or will ex-
change for good city or suburban
rental property. B. To- HAMILTON. &,
co. Toney BuilUh ia. Eleventh and Hull
Streets. Manchester, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01
RECORD OF THE COURTS

Considera ble business was done in the courts yesterday and several verdicts were returned.
 In the case of Mrs. Annie Hanbury ad- ministratrix, vs the Alabama Great Southern Railroad company, the plaintiff was given a verdict for s100OO damages. This case was on trial two days before Judge Lane in the circuit court.
 In the city court the jury made mis- trial in the case of Elizabeth Kiehle. ad- ministratrix, vs. Birmingham Railway Light and Power company.
 In the case of Emma Scott vs Rirmlng- ham Railway. Light and Power company the jury returned verdict for the plain tiff for $500.
 In the second division of the city court the case of D. J. DeVenyns vs. the Soss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company is on trial.
 In the third division of the city court the case of Harry G. Workman vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company Is on trial; the testimony is all in.
 In the first division of the city court the case of J. w. Donnelly vs. F. W. Howze ct al, is on trial.
 In the case of Booth & Co. vs Robert l. Crook, q judgment was rendered for the plaintiff for S3379. 42.
 In the case of Curtis Leach vs. T. s. Smith the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for s190. .65
 In the case of A. s. Cowan, receiver. vs. Clifton D. Cole et al there was a verdict for the plaintiff for $172.20, with mechanics lien on the property for the amount
 In the case of Manning Maxwell X Moore vs. North Birmingham Forge com pany, the plaintiff was given a judgment for s1SO7 6s.
 A verdict for S190 was given the plaintiff in the case of the Ensley Real Estate and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01

ford to injure himself. MT. Lewis told him that he thought he should be held in contempt of court for having made such a remark, but since the evidence was all against him, and his heart seemed to be right he would let him down easy.
 The man was finally let down with q fine of Sl2.50, and it is supposed that the city intends by this method to make ID for the discrepancy that will occur when the old place goes high and dry. and there are no more saloons left to draw on for revenue.
 Nagrants and gamblers also came in for good send off, and one would think that the city was on it's last legs judg- ing by the way the serious alderman dished it out to them He fined one negro a large amount simply because the man did not care to tell where he was going at the very seasonable hour of 3:30 in the morning. He stated to the prisoner that this looked to be the purest case of vaS- rancy that had ever come under his o5- servation. and he felt compelled to help uphold the law Quite a scene was ere ated in the court room when the prisoner stated that he thought it was also plain case of holdup and he wished that he was in position to appeal the case. He was asked if he had the money with which to pay his fine and replied that he would if he could but he could not, for he was all n--down and out He re- ceiSed 75 days on the gang, and by that time business will be so good there will be no excuse for anyone being a vagrant unless they have been sent to the poor house in the meantime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01
Police Court.

Mayor Rush has been confined to his bed with fever for the past two days and the police docket has been looked after by Alderman l. A. Lewis in his usual first-class style. He has tried twenty -one cases in the past two days and it is a very noticeable fact that the amount of fines assessed by him has increased over what they were formerly For instance, when he used to represent Mayor Sullivan he would only fine a man s5 and costs for be- ing drunk, but now all is changed, since 1t is noticeable that he now puts the blocks to them for $7 and costs for the same offense He was asked about it today after court adjourned and re- piled that 1t was being done as an object lesson as he did not. want to see a single soul intoxicated after the first of the year, and he thought the method of high fines a very good one. He had 'em coming and it may be said that but few of them went after he got through with them. He dished out doses ranging all the way from six bits to $25 and there is many poor prisoner In the pen at the present time that no doubt wishes that the mayor was able to be on hand.
 One poor old sinner. after he had been fined by Alderman Lewis tNs morning for being drunk, made the re- mark that if he had known that pro- hibition was going to cause him that much trouble to get over 1t. he would have bought a barrel and gone to the woods with it. MT. Lewis in passing sentence on him. took occasion to re- mark that he wanted prohibition and he got what he wanted when he wanted it. and if the prisoner had had the proper amount of sense on election day he would have shown that his heart was in the right place and voted the same ticket.
 The prisoner could not see it in the same light and he stated that his req son for voting against prohibition was simply because he thought after the first of the year poorer grade of whisky would be sold and he could not af-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01
Bessemer Wants Reduced Fare.

The talk of a 10-eent fare from this city to Birmingham grows every day, and there seems to be a good deal of feeling regarding the matter. It is pointed out that in the large cities there is not one case to be found where 15 cents is charged to ride F miles on an electric car and besides it is getting so at the present time that one has a hard time to get a seat even at that price.
 The cars that leave Birmingham for this city all the way from to 6 o'clock are always crowded, and it very often happens that a passenger has to remain standing all the way from Birmingham to Bessemer. Other places are kicking for a reduction in fare, and Bessemer Is de- teImned that If there are to be any re- ductions she should also have the benefit of them. The traffic on both the North and South Bessemer lines Is extremely heavy and seems to be growing each day. The citizens are going after a reduction, and it is thought that hard fight will be made in this connection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01

Hodges. Franklin county; capital $5O00 incorporators, J. H. Nixon. Warren H. Carpenter and E. B. Fite
 E. E. McMillan has been named Ala bama agent of the Standard Reduction company Of Mobile.
 The following have been appointed by the governor:
 Justice of the peace, J. r. Herring, Dan vile, Morgan county; notary public and ex-offcio justice of the peace, B. E. Me Ghee, BesSemer R. $. Bottams, Bear Creek, Marion county: constable, l.. D. Watts, Slocomb, Geneva county; notaries public, II. II. Goldstein, Birmingham; D. T. Rogers. Mobile; T, NJ Gordon, Mo- bile; J. l.. Enzer, Troy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01

of conspiriug 10 commit assault with in tent to murder
 Ethel Sims sues the McCarty Furniture company for 5000 damages for alleged breaking open and mongfully taix,ag away certain furniture from plaintiff s residence,
 Criminal Court
 Tho jury in the ease of the state vs Andrew J. Gray. oharged with embezzie- ment. returned a verdict of guilty yes terday morning after having been out since o'clock on the prec eding after noon. Gray. who is hardly out of his teens. was formerly employed by the Amerlcan Bridge company as timekeeper | is said that he made reDeated calls for money when he did not I,eed amounts as large as called for. The amount claimed to have been misapproDriated is nearly sl6o0. Tho defendant elsims that he lost the money. and that there was no criYn- inal intent connected with the matter The minimum sentence for the offense on which he was convicted is one year im- prisonment and the mmlmrm 10 wears.
 'fhe following cases arc set for trlal in the first division of the criminal court today.
 J. F. Johnson. grand larceny: l. F. Hale. abusive language Mary White, re- ceiving stolen property; Lucy West, as sault with intent to muicler; A S Miller, assault with intent to mV rder: L. r.. Schwartz embezzlement in, three Indict- ments. Phillip Jaffe. receiving stolen property; M. R. McNeili receiving stolen property: J, T. Nichols, enbezzIement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01
Books for Library.

The Carnegie library of this city re- ceived very rich present today from the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Land com pany, when the company gave the library 2 books that are from the pens of some of the best authors in the country. Most of the books are on mining and chemistry in all it's branches. and will no doubt prove a very valuable addition to the al ready large collection of books in the library. Others that gave books today were Dr. J. s. Winters, pr. George Wal Ter, William Ward, Joe Chambers, Jr., and H. c. Waller
 One of the finest donations was that of MT. H. c. Waller. His donation consisted of 51 volumes treating of the different na- tions of the world, and they will no doubt afford much real pleasure to the patrons of the library
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01
Personal and General.

Mayor Walter l.. Rush is again able to be out after having been confined to his room for the past few days with fever. A new and up-to-date barber shop has been opened in the Grand hotel and the place is one of the prettest and most up-to-date in the city J. P. Martin and Lewis Martin are the proprietors and this is a guarantee that the business will be conducted in first-class style.
 Dr. and Mrs. E. w. McNeil have as their guest for a few days Mrs. J. F. Donnoly of Philadelphia.
 MT. and Mrs. W. W. Hollingsworth and family left this afternoon for Whig- ham, Ga, for a stay of 10 days. Mr. Hollingsworth has large business inter- ests in that section. and will devote tn, time that he is away looking after them
 The many friends of H. w. Sweet will be glad to learn that he is on the road to- recovery. after having been quite i'll for the past few weeks.
 Hood & Wheeler held their annual fall opening this afternoon and the large store was crowded during the entire aft ernoon. The firm has just moved into their new and handsome store on Th''ai avenue, and the building is one of the finest business buildings in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01
We'll Known Younq Man Dead.

A letter was received in this city this afternoon by w. s. Edge from HarLs- horne, I. T., announcing the death Of George Robertson, a young man who was at one time employed in the mines at Dolomite. The letter did not give any details except to say that the young man had been shot to death by a negro. It ap- pears that he had had a discussion with negro regarding the payment of bill and the negro became very angry and shot him to death
 The young man was very well known In this district, where he had worked for number of years. and his friends re- gret to learn that he had such a sau ending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01
Insurance company vs. W. D. Washing
Circuit Court.

Circuit Court.
 In Judge Coleman's division of the cir cult court yesterday the case of Spencer Johnson vs the Western Union Telegraph company was concluded and went to the jury court adjourned
 The following judgments were rendered: s. W. Gibson vs Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company. judgment for plaintiff for $500.
 w. F. Benton vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company judgment for sl0O.
 Mary E. Gooch vs. Birmingham Rail way. Light and Power company, judg ment for S1000.
 The following docke. is set in Judge Coleman's division Of the circuit court to- day:
 A. Pilligren vs. Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company, damages; Joe Hill vs. Tennessee Coal. Iron and Rail road company. dlmages: w. F. Jones vs. Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad com pany. damages; Felton Stagg vs D. K. Sugg. damages
 The following docket is set in Judge Lanes division of the circuit court to- day:
 Miller Real Estate and Brokerage com pany vs. F. A. Morris & Bros. assump- sit The IaCross Mercantile company Vs. Wllllan Lindsay et al., appear ny ut- fendant; Abraham NJ. Betterman vs. Flu gene F. Enslen. assnmpsit: J. H. Nor man vs. M. W. Parsons ct al, damages. No special docket Is set in tho city court today. but unreached cases will be called.
 Chancery Court.
 The following docket is set in the chan cery court today:
 s. N. Puckett vs. Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham; George c. Kelly vs. Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham; Re- becca Hawkins vs. B. II. Hudson ct al; Fred L. Owens vs Sarah D. Sheets ct al. Sarah Chamberlain vE. Tom Chamberlain; Samuel Jones vs. Birmingham Belt Rail- road company; Albert Breen VIZ. Birmng- ham Belt Railroad company: H. E. Klein vs. Birmingham Belt Railroad company; Roscoe Mo gham Belt Railroad l. Jernigan vs Birminl company.
 ~
 In the Georgiana McAdory, filed suit against fl aI and Iron company IT the death of intestal alleged to have beeh by falling rock.
 P F. Ifl inst D. w. Maloney le Birming ham Rail .~'er company for $10.0G ged wrong full arrest on charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01
Court News.

The Bessemer city court has been busy for the past week, looking after non-jury criminal cases and a great deal of work has been accomplished. The charges varied from- larceny to vagrancy. and the dispatch in getting rid of them was very noticeable. Next week begins the jury civil week, and business promises to be quite lively as there are a number of important cases to be decided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01
BESSEMER BANKS
 IN GOOD CONDITION Alderman Lewis Assesses Heavy Fines In Mayors Court BOOKS FOR NEW LIBRARY Valuable Contributions Made By the Friends of the Insttuton-Per-
 sonaI and General News
 of Bessemer.
BOOKS FOR NEW LIBRARY

Bessemer, October 1.-(Special.)- The banking situation in this city is better today than it has been for several days.
 The directors of both the Bessemer National and Bessemer State banks stated this afternoon that the days business was indeed very gratifying and that they felt quite sure that a great majority of the people appre- ciated the difficulty, and they did not anticipate any trouble whatever. It is true that there have been some small withdrawals. but this has been due to the fact that the depositors, or at least some of them that withdrew their money, did not fully understand the situation.
 Yesterday there were a good many withdrawals of amounts up to $25, while on the other hand, the business people and people that did a large amount of business with the banks before the furry was first started have continued to show that their con fidence in the banks is just as genuine as it was before the little trouble ever came on the large banks in the east and west
 The deposits in both banks today were quite satisfactory, and the with drawals were only about half as much as they were yesterday. The people seem to have realized the fact that while the banks are in just as good a condition as they ever were in this city. and for that matter better. they do not propose to be handicapped in any way, and the rule that is now In force regarding the withdrawals of moneys will hold good in this city just as long as the banks in other places inforce it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01
CASH NOT NEEDED
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We will accept ch' banks against yoT all stationery or for accounts dr accordingly.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01
Cotton Injured.

Athens, October Sl. Special )-The late frosts have really injured cotton and 1t Is believed Glat the crop has been cut short at lcraSt 20 per cent, by the freezing owing to Un extreme lateness of the cotton. The top crop is in all most every instance completely killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01
GOVERNOR COMER
 GOES ID ATLANT 4
Will Meet Governors of Other
 Southern States
DISCUSS RAILROAD LAWS
North Birmingham Is the First Munic. ipaity In the State To Report Under the New Munich
 pal Code.

Montgomery October 3l-(Special )-- Governor B E. Conner left this evening for Atlanta, where he will hold a confer ence with governors of Georgia and other southern states on the situation which has grown out of the railroad laws en- acted within the past year or two. It is expected that among other things an agreement will be reached to try for uniform 2h-cent passenger fare in all the states to be represented, along with car service rules that will make the handling of freight much more efficient and rapid than heretofore.
 Governor Conner has had very little to say about what he will offer at the meet ing. He has seemed to reserve his opin ions for expression among his fellow ex ecutives, but it is known that he is will ing to try any plan that promises relief from the present tangled conditions in this state In view of the near approach of the special session of the legislature 1t is urgent that he have an idea of what the other governors have in mind before his message finally goes to the solons next Thursday. The message is being rounded out this week, it is understood, and the belief is that it will contain explicit ideas with regard to the management of the rail lines of the state.
 Former Chief Justice s. w. Weak ley and H. c. Selheimer, both of the states counsel, are preparing the bills now which will be presented to the legis- lature on the first few days of the ses- sion. and it is believed that they will have been reviewed and revised until there is no question of their legal ability to stand every test. It is well established that they will seek to have the state laws ooeyed by all corporations and to thai end every corporation in the state will have to become domesticated. In this way they can be controlled, 1t is thought, by revoking license in case of failure to keep the state acts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01

Concrete--The 'hrst sign painter in Birmingham on concrete. 21st stree and Avenue C. south. Hermitage course, City. if
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01

If you want the best advertising cuts try the Gawk, A.ge-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01

Mrs N C. Ritter. an old lady who lives on the edge of the city. was gored by bull in her yard on yesterday afternoon late. receiving painful injuries. Mrs. Rlt- ter went out into the yard to milk the cows and the bull, which for some reason was in frenzy. knocked her down and gored her with it's horns She was un- conscious for several hours and 1t was at first feared that her injuries were likely to prove fatal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-01
Finding Oil.

Percy Dawson, manager of the McWil- Hams oil company, which is boring for oil in the vicinity of McWiliams, in Wilcox county was in the city last night
 and reports that small stream of crude oil has been found. The drill is going through a big rock at this time and 1t IS believed that beneath 1t will be found oil in large quantities. The company is com posed of some of the most prominent men of Selma and Wilcox county and while no extraVagant claims have been made it is believed that oil win certainly be found