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lowing jury was selected before
either the State or defense had
exhausted its challenges, viz:
j. M. Hood, Foreman, j. HI.
Hegler, H. @. Connell, &. T.
Horton, j. b. Shehane, J. Eos er
Weaver, w. M. Robinson, J. E.
Garrison, s. j Patterson, J. j.
Henry and @. w. Ellis, VIM.
Ashley.
Messrs. Williams & Williams
conducted the case of the
defendant. A good deal of in
terest was manifested in the case
by the public generally, quite a
number of ladies being in attend
ance. The following is synop-
sls of the testimony:
A. l.. Mobley for the State
Was an eye witness to the shoot.
ing, in few feet of defendant at
the time. Bridges was at corner
OF Main and Pearl Streets where
he was having a building erect
ed. First noticed him loading
his gun before I saw Mellow.
Bridges at this time was walking
South down Main Street. Motto.
ed Mellow with satchel in his
hand in company with Mr.. Hin
son, travelling down Main Street
In the same direction as Bridges.
AS Mellow reached Pearl Street.
he turned East on the North side
of Pearl Street. Bridges about
this time bad also taken a few
steps eastward on the South side
of Pearl Street. AS Mellow
started diagonally across the
street in he direction of the OPP
posits side of the street, Bridges
took step or two towards Nc.
Dow and fred. Mellow fell at
first shot. Bridges fred two
more shots. When Bridges fred
the second shot Mellow was try-
ing to get up. Mellow hollered
after the first shot. First two
shots fired by Bridges while in
one position. He fired the third
shot after taking several steps
down the sidewalk. Bridges'
home was in the direction he was
going down Pearl Street Nc
Dow was approaching pavement
on which Bridges was when he
was shot. Knows reputation of
Mellow for being quarrelsome.
and armsbearing. 1t
was bad. Also knows the repu.
taiion OF the Defendant in this
respect. 1t is good. Heard
threats made by Mellow against
the life of Bridges and communi-
Gated them TO Bridges. Mellow
turned down Pearl Street just
before Bridges did.
w. G Bowers, witness for the
State: Saw two shots. Was
working on building at corner of
Main and Pearl Streets. Saw
Mellow pass ard turn down into
Pearl Street When I saw him
again he was on the ground. Saw
seco"d shot and saw Bridges un-
nreech gnd re Dad his gun and
Wiz ess oe.,glng him not TO shoot
again. The Doctor hol'ered con
Lordy Johnny, don't shoot me
ony more" Mr. Horton ana Mr.
Mobiey had hold Of Bridge when
bird shot W. fred. Tr Doa hd
a little saichel in his rjgh ha a.
WI Hammond for State. Saw
part OF difficulty. Did not see
first shot, wagon being IN he
way. Heard second shot and saw
Mellow in a falling position. AT.
ter this saw Bridges going East
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mouse as other shots were being
fired. Swore that her husband
didn't fire at all.
The testimony of the defend
ants was in effect that, after
driving up to the house, Lance
got out Of the buggy walked in,
to the house, spoke to Hood, then
said, "Well Ben, you failed to
come up to Waxhaw and pay for
your memorial" Ben replied
that he didn't have the money.
Lance then said, 81 see you have
cotton out there" Eyes, but
cotton amt money" answered
Ben. Lance then asked about
some pigs he had given him pa.
izpers on, when Hood replied, :,
"They have gone up" Lance
then asked q Htpod to see the dou.
bic barreled shot gun which he
held in his hands saying that he
might give him The difference be-
tween it and his debt tor the gun.
Hood replied be would let no
stranger see his gun and got up
from the bed going between
Lance and the door. Lance then
told him that he couldn't wait
on him and that if he didn't paw
him he would have to take the
memorial. Hood then ,said he
would Kill him before he should
take 1T and throwing up his gun
fired, the whole load taking
effect in Lance's left forearm.
Ihat Lance then staggered back,
drew his pistol and shot twice at
Hood. Almost simultaneously
Lambert ran to door and fired
single-barreled shot gun at de-
ceased as he staggered to one
side firing the other barrel of
his gun at Lance.
Guilty of Murder With Recom-
mendatfOB 20 Mercy.
Thursday morning The State
VS.. James, alias Jake HAYDEN,
charged with the murder of
Lovick Heath, COL, was taken
up and occupied the morning
hours of the court. Hayden was
found guilty and recommended
to mercy. He was sentenced to
life imprisonment. He was de-
Tended by II. Hines, Esq. The
evidence showed that the darkies
had some words and were seen
in holds, Heath having an open
Khlte IN one hand and with The
other holding Hayden's right
hand in which he had rock.
Andy McMurray, also colored,
saw them and hollered to them
to stop that, when Hayden
dropped the rock and Heath
turned him loose and walked or
down the road. HAYDEN ran into
a house fifteen or twenty feet
away and procuring double
barre'ed shot gun came oug and
called to Heath, firing at HIM as
Heath was turning to look back,
the load of shot taking effect in
the SIDE of his face and neck.
From the time they were in
holds unit The shooting was not
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Court Proceedings.
Synopsis of Testimony in the
Three Murder Trials of
the Term--Sentences Inn
posed.

Tuesday afternoon Andy Nc.
Donald pleaded guilty to house
breaking and larceny and was
given a 6 months sentence.
James Evans alias Richard
son, was given 4 months for
using stock without owners per.
mission; and 3 years for bug
gerry.
Bub Richardson, for issuing
paper resembling bank notes,
was given 8 months.
CollinJones, against whom was
a sealed sentence from October +
term for assault and battery with
intent to kill, was given 3 years
in the pen.
In case of Geo. Patterson, for
as. and bat, etc., appealed from
Magistrates court, the decision
was reversed, and case remanded
with instruction that warrant be
issued containing one specific
offense.
James Mccullough on appeal
from Mayors court, was granted
new trial for selling and storing
liquor.
fhe following cases wore mol
pressed: ID. P. Baker disposing
of property under lien; Walter
Clayton, car breaking; j. H.
Starnes, malicious injury tearing
down house Jim Mcdaniel and
Eli Shropshire, arson.
Lance ana Lambert Acquitted OF
Murder.
Messrs. j. w. Lance and X.
y. Lambert, the young North
Oarolinians charged with the
murder of Ben Hood, COL, near
Vanwyck, last November, left
for their homes Thursday morn
ing free men, having been ac-
quilted the evening before on the
charge of murder. Young Lance,
however, was found guilty of
carrying concealed weapon and
fined 800 by the court which
ne promptly raid. The jury was
out less than an hour. The de-
PENDANTS were ably defe nded by
ex-senator Hough of the local
bar, Mr.. Il. ID. Adams of the
Charlotte bar, and Judge Carter
and Mr.. Cooke of the Asheville
bar. The State was represented
by Solicitor Henry alone.
The trial was begun Wednes-
day morning and consumed the
entire day, The main evidence
for the State was The testimony
OF Abygaile Hood, wife of the
deceased Ben Hood. In sub
stance her estimony was that
she and Ter husband we're at
home, her husb nl sitting on he
side of tho b,d with his gun w.
ing across The foot of the bed
when The defendants Lance and
Lambert, drove up TO the front
OF The door, the former entering
the house and collecting the pay
ment Of a debt he claimed that
hood owed his employer for
memorial. That her husband
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Bridges TriRI--Jury Out Only 10
nutes--Verdict,N Not Guilty.

The trial of John A. Bridges,
charged with the murder Of DR..
Edgar S. Mellow in the town of
Heath Springs, on the 8th Nov.
last, was entered upon at 3 p. m.
Thursday. Comparatively little
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the board of governors was infused new life and new blood.
 Profting from this example the mem bers have decided that it is best to limit the service of any executive officer to one term of one year.
 With that idea in view, the election Tuesday night, bids fair to be one of great interest. The members are deter mined to pick out the best men for the places. The club is proud of it's recent record it's standing, it's membership, it's homes and it's financial condition. The members are now planning to perpetuate this growth and development, and is turning the bow of the shop towards other and still newer fields of progress. The next year promises to be another of splendid achievement. The club has as many members as it can accommo- date, and is now prepared to develop along other lines.
 It cannot be learned whether there will be opposition to the candidates for the several offices or not. A number of the members framed up the following ticket yesterday morning, and it will be pre- sented to the members Tuesday night for indorsement:
 For President-Ed Warren, Jr.
 For Vice President-Sam Sturgeon.
 For Governors-J. r. Fletcher, Ewing Shute, John w. Sparkman, Dr. A. W.. Dapuy and w. B. McGaughy.
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Allen Northington. Robert Jemison, Jr A. R. Wilkerson. A. J. Arrant, R. M- Lioodall. l.. c. Wilson, J. D. Porter ;. k. Stephentson. J. Cousins, L. r. Andrews, Harry R. Todd. A. J. Pegues. James A. Carr, C. E. Massey, simon Bahr. T. c. Kinnedy. John z. Johnston, J. R. Sellers, B. M. Brewer. F. c. Ault. II. J. Davis, Harry Scott. l.. C. Cleary, R. L. Fuller, H. B. Thompson, A. H. Geohegan, Harry w. Coffin, George J. Hunt, G. F. Pardue, J. P Perkins, William w. French, M. Handley, Ranse Mabry, N. l.. Johnson, C. A. Jordan, Bryce H. Kelly, c. T. Staff ford, W. T. Mayfield, John T. Greene, John W. Johnson. o. H. Schultz, A. G. Jones, E. P. Griswold, H. J. Smith, A. De Vacourt, John W. Wade M. J. Smol- len, E. J. Dunn, J. B. Robinson, E. J. Smyer, B. A. Thompson. T. H. Motion. w. r. Motion, R. s. Waite, Hale V. Tar rant, J. L. Welch, Lee c. Bradley. J. r. Evans. l.. c. Leadbeater, William F. Pnckard, w. B. Leedy. Sr., John $. Leedy W. B. Caldwell. w. B. Beedy, Jr., R. M. Cunningham, William M. Walker Priestly Toulmin, W. w. Crawford, Max J. WinBler. H. G. Seibels. F. B. Johnson, Smith Cullom, Thomas C. Cairns, T. C.. Mcdonald, P. S. Burns. H. E. McCor- mack w P. G. Harding. J. H. Barr R. H. Pearson. Tom o. Smith, w. G. Rob- inson, R. C. Middleton. J. ". Moore, w. A Major, R. c. Jelks, c. H. Grain, P. V. Kolb T. M. Nesbitt, R. R. Darden, L. J. Farrell, A. s. Morton, T. D. Don oho, J. M. Mclaughlin, M. Harlton, B. M Allen, w. V. M Robertson, A. A. Adams, J. B. Cobbs, Herman Saks, w. l.. Montgomery.
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NEW ENTERPRISES
 IN BIRMINGHAM
BY PERCY CLARK

He gives an artistic touch to his work, quite out of the ordinary, lending to the wearer an air of dressiness which quite frequently improves the appearance, as well as the sight
 A New Drug Store.
 Roy Armstrong, skillful pharmacist, for many years connected with the drug department of John L. Parker. has opened up an establishment of his own on Second avenue, under the Florence hotel, in the store formerly occupied by "Wonder- land" The location is a most excellent one, and. coupled with the beautiful ap- pointments. which he has secured, makes it one of the most attractive in the city. It is his aim to conduct an establishment that for promptness, purity and politeness of attention will not be eXcelled by any other drug store. In selecting the stock due regard was had for all modern tastes and demands The soda fountain, one of the handsomest in the city, will serve only the purest of syrups and best of soft drinks.
 The Guarantee Shoe Company.
 This shoe company, which has sprung into popular favor to such an extent that their large force is constantly em- ploye.i during all hours of the day in fit ting the feet of the people of Birming- ham, points with pride to their success. One of the cardinal principles on which they conduct their business is the highest class leather footwear for the lowest price. Selling only on cash basis, they have no losses to charge against their cash sales. Every pair of shoes is guar anteed, and if not satisfactory will be made so.
 The NeVerfelt Garter.
 The Neverfelt Garter Manufacturing Company is n new candidate for public favor established in Birmingham by two enterprising young men, l.. C. and F. w.. Stukenburg. This unique appointment of q genteman's dress has the novelty of great simplicity ease and perfect com fort. It is the invention of one of the brothers, the two of whom came to this state some five years ago to make their home in the Black Belt. where they own considerable farming interest.
 It is a fact that some men are con stantly annoyed by either too great pres sure of the garter upon the muscles or veins of the limb, or else if they are worn very loose they are inclined to be slipping down and annoying the wearer.
 The "Neverfelt' is a modern, up-to- date, two-clasp garter, very simple in it's makeup. manufactured of the very finest silk elastic. along scientific lines. It fits snugly and holds the sock up even all around, without binding. bruising. or causing the aggravating itching sensa- ton that is objectionable in others. It has no metal clasp to touch the limb or linen, and is one of those happy thought s of inventive genius. which supplies in the simplest form a need very common. A force of capable persons is now employed manufacturing this garter, which will be on the market in a few days. and for sale at all the leading stores.
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Birmingham has been in need of an other first-cass hotel for some months past. Scoville Brothers have completed all the details of renovating, re-ordering and refurnshing the New Morris hotel until today it stands uneNcelled in ap pointment and comfort for those who travel. The house has been thoroughly overhauled from the spacious lobby to the fifth floor. every bit of the plumbing IS entirely new and of the best modern equipment. Two elevators with prompt service are in use. The Morris has one of the best lighted and handsomest ap- pointed lobbies in the state. The lower floor has been completely changed so that the bar billiard room, lavatory and toilet are more conveniently arranged. The writing room for gentlemen is in the east wing of the lobby, and has up- to-date appointments in desks and with individual lamps. The ladies parlors on tho second floor have been handsomely furnished with all the accessories neces- sary for their comfort close at hand.
 An Excellent Cafe.
 The New Morris Cafe, with all the elegance of appointment to be found in the highest class of dining places cater ing to a discriminating public, is the brightest and most charming place in the city. The appointments are elegant and refined and the service is in keep
 
 are known to the travelling public as hotel men of marked courtesy and con sideration for the comfort of ladies and gentlemen. The staff of the cafe Is IL most capable one. The steward, Il most important person in the selection of sup plies is one of the most eXacting to be found The walters were selected with the utmost care and the kitchen is presided over by a very competent chef and assistants. MT. II. P. Hughes, a very capable hotel man, well and favoT- ably known to the travelling public, is the active manager of the New Morris.
 Scientific Optical Development.
 Birmingham has long needed an ex- clusvely optical store, one equipped for promptly fitting all optic needs. James II. Finder, the well known optcian. has opened such an. establishment at 306 North Nineteenth street. It is equipped with all modern appurtenances, including a lense-grinding plant for act uaily making eye glasses to order. A man of recognized ability, not only com petent in the profession of optics, he is one who loves his profession
 Many people suffer from eye troubles, and in some cases after they have se- cured properly fitted lenses this trouble may arise, from the fact that too often the frames do not conform to the face and the vision. causing imperfect focus through them. The public will be in- terested to know that they can have the services of such an expert as MT. Tin der. who carries with his years of prac- tical experience scientific training in the most modern school of optics. In his handsome establishment he carries all the latest inventions in eye glass mount ings, including the latest nose bridges.
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Must Restore Confidence.


 Until there comes restoration of con fdence and q renewal of credit in the United States, securities cannot be sold money cannot be borrowed. new con struction cannot be undertaken, and but small proportion of the iron and steel heretofore manufactured will be re- quired Many of us believe that MT. Bryan's nominat tion would check this res- toraton of conhdence; and that. on the other hand. should the democratic party select nominee whose candidacy will not be regarded with apprehension and distrust; and should the republican party select a candidate of the same sort, business may be expected almost at once to spring into it's wonted activity upon the adjournment of the two great national conventions.
 This movement is in no sense the out growth of state politics. In no sense is It aimed at the present state administrations Governor Comer's policies have been crys- talized into legislation, and the validity of that legislation will either be tested Tn the courts or acquisced in. and it's wisdom will be determined by experi- ence. Personally. I believe that what ever feeling of animosity may have ex- isted against railroads will soon pass nized abuses of railroad management and that the complaints against railroad rates and service are destined in the future tG
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party, and the next President of the United States. should be a man of reeoS- nized business ability and constructive statesnanship whose candidacy and elee- tion would tend to restore confidence in our business institutions, national policies, and financial future; to put in blast the idle smokestacks, and put back to work the growing army of unemployed.
 The undersigned democratic voters of Jefferson county, Ala, urge that the dem ocratic nomination shall not go by default to William Jennings Bryan. While we admire MT Bryans oratorical power and purity of character we regard him ds unsound on the vital economic questions of the day and we believe that his nom- nation would be regarded as a menace by the business interests of the country. great and small, and that any prospect of his election would aggravate the pres ent distrust and prolong and accentuate the present financial distress.
 Until Bryans first nomination, the democratic party was a powerful factor in national affairs. Under his leadership it has steadily lost strength. Kentucky, where his voice was last heard, has gone republican. We believe his renomination would weaken the party still further. We do not believe that the democrats of the south favor the renomination of William J. Bryan.
 we dlt nOl MIlllnS lildl ny dCQultS- cence in his nomination, we, the under signed voters of Jefferson county should appear to indorse MT Bryan's views on economic questions. We therefore an- nounce our intention to support as dele gates to the state convention, to be held In Montgomery for the purpose of select ing delegates to the national convention, men who are opposed to the renomina- tion of MT. W. J. Bryan.
 
 List of the Sieners.
 A. G. Smith, E. D. Smith. W. $. Lowell. George c. Oliver, Otto Marx, B. F. Moore. John F. Morriss. A. D. Smith, J. w. Minor, J. P. Stiles. Ed gar L. Adler. G. B. Mccormack R. A. Porter. $. w. Lee. J. w. Mcqueen, W. T. Dillon, F. H. Cabaniss, w. l. Grubb, A. R. Dearborn, J. R. Ryan, W. A. Chenoweth, Guy R. Johnson, T. H. Ben ners, Walker Percy. Spier Whitaker, Lewis Minor, W. II. Kettig, H. l.. Bad ham. John L. Kaul. ". P. Brown, F. l.. Brown, A. F. Campbell J. L. Dillon, A. J. Shannon. ]. G. Moore. John w. Slbley, T. G. Bush, George c. Whatley, W. F. Ward. James Weath erly, l.. A. Keene. John London, A. l.. Fulenwider, Robert Fulenwider, A. H. DeBardeleben, E. Wilkinson, R. A. Terrell. w. ]. Rush. ton, John R. Perkins, M. Well. Charles D. Klotzman, Charles F. Swange. B. Well Alex T. London, Norborne Page Cooke, M. D.; W. M. Blocker, Augustus Benners Charles A. Stillman, J. D. Moore. c. M. Brown, H. c. Stiles, Fred Kestler. J. c. Maben, John P. Tillman, R. D. Carver, W. H. Hassinger. J. T. Stokely, W. J. Gilmore, Arch Hender son, Ross c. Smith. Culpepper EXum, R. A. Brown, r. K. Campbell. A. H. carpenter, John H. Minge, Leo K. Steiner, John L. Chsolm V. J. Nesbit,
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Wedding Announcement.

Union Springs, November 23.-(Spe- cial.)-Mr. and Mrs. Hamille Pearce Wade issued invitations today to the marriage of their daughter, Susan Elizabeth, to MT. David Barron O'Kelly of Slocomb, Wednesday morning, De cember Il, at o'clock, at their home in this city. No cards. Both contract ing parties are popular young people and have many friends over the state who will be interested in this an nOuncement
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Newton Wesley Dead.

Greenville, November 23.-(Special J. The death of Newton Wesley at Boiling yesterday took from that community one of it's best citizens. He leaves wife and three children and a number of close relatives. The body was brought here this morning and laid to rest at Magnolia cemetery. the Rev. J. P Hamilton offcl ating.
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Chapman-Wall Weddinu.

Greenville, November 2S.-(Special)-An event of the week, which was of much interest to a large circle of friends, was the marriage of Miss Myra Wall of For rest Home to John Chapman of Geor giana. The ceremony occurred at the home of the bride and was performed by the Rev E. C. Moore.
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Want to rent either vacant lot to build stables on or large ready built stables; moderate price. Address P. O. Box 659.
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Announcement Extraordinary!
 First time in history picture shows Alexander B. Cassimus, renowned yodler at Nicolodo--- this week only.
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President Ballin of the Hamburg -Ameri- can line declares that his company has no intention of trying to wrest the blue ribbon of the Atlantic from the Cunard line, as he considers this would cost too much.
 We will build a least two ships larger than the Mauretania in England, but we have mot stipulated that they must be more speedy They will be built more for comfort than for speed. do mot think that it VIII be possible to build much speeder vessels than those now in ex- istence until steam shall have been re- placed by some other motive power"
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But you will get a suit that will always please you and give you satisfaction for that $2O cashiers check. Let us have them.
 MARLEY & BAUMAN.
 1924 First Avenue.
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INFUSE NEW BLOOD
 IN ATHLETIC CLUB
ELECTION TUESDAY NIGHT PROM ISES TO BE UNUSUALLY SPiR- ITED-TICkET FRAMED UP YES- TERDAY TO BE SUBMITTED.

As the cause for the remarkable growth and development of the Birming- hGm Athletic club during the last year, tn, members point to the fact that into
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lmposters Are Making the Rounds. Anyone claiming to represent us not wearing a 400 uniform is an imposter, and we will not be responsible for cloth ing delivered to them. Our porters are reliable and they wear "40O'' uniform. 400 PRESSING CLUB AND TAILORING
 Co., 1722 Sd Ave
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Countess Sophia Tolstoy. wife of Count Leo Tolstoy has presented to the hlstorl- cal museum of Moscow a number of very interesting manuscripts containing her au- tobiography
 The biography gives great many de- tals concerning Count Leo Tolstoy, as well as of the prominent scientists and artists with whom he has come in contact.
 The contents are. however. to be kept secret until after the death of the count ess.