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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Committees Report Will In No Manner Reflect on Con-
 pany Officials or Others
PRESIDENT OF COMPANY
 PRESENTS NOTHING NEW
Says Company Is Making No Money This Year and Future Bids On Pavement Will Be Higher
 Than $1.5o.

The Southern Bitulithic company was practically vindieated when. the investi- gation by the council and citizens com mittee closed last night. No evidence has been introduced which would in any way tend to incriminate either morally or legally any city official or person con nected with the committee.
 The committee will go over all the evil dence and formulate Q report before the next council meeting. Beyond some sug- sestions in the matter of awarding con tracts, 1t will in no manner reflect on the company or anyone else
 President Ingram was the only witness examined last night. He was asked the usual questions with reference to evi- dence of graft and replied that he knew or nothing.
 He was questioned about the patent rights, but it developed that the matter is now being considered by the courts. He showed list of stockholders. and swore that no city official had ever held an. or even an option on any stock.
 He stated that the company is not mak- ing any money on the contracts being h.4ed this year, and that future bids will be higher than $1.50 per square yard.
 Much time was taken up by the com mittee in an effort to discover the cheap est pavement for residence sections, where the traffic is light, but MT. Ingram thought weaker specifications would not be eco no.nical in the long run.
 II was the opinion of Chairman Estes thet the city must have such pave ment, and MT. Ingram suggested that Mr. Kendrck investigate his company s "1,itrock' pavement, and lay block of 1t on trial He pointed out that it is in ferior to the bitulithic, but wears well in residence sections.
 At 10 o'clock the investigation closed. Every citizen who could be run down as having ever started rumor or gralt had been examined, and all or It was proven unfounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
CASE WAITS ON KEMP.
Permission From Federal Court Nee
 ecessary That He May Testify.

The case of Clay w. Long, charged with assault and battery on D. N. Kemp. was called in the second division of the criminal court, before Judge Dan A. Greene yesterday afternoon.
 Long faces trial this time for an al- legged assault on Kemp, who is q federal prisoner, while the two were confined to- gether in the county jail. Part of the testimony in the case was taken yester- day afternoon when the state asked for Kemp. 1t was said that Kemp was not able to attend court and Judge Greene stopped all proceedings until the order forcing Kemp to testify is sustained from the federal court Kemp being federal prisoner. Awaiting orders from the fed eral authorities, the case has been tenn porarily suspended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
MEMORY IMPROVED Since Leaving Off Coffee.

Many persons suffer from poor memory who never suspect coffee has anything to do with it.
 The -caffeine--in coffee, acts fn- juriously on the nerves and heart caus- ing imperfect circulation, too much in the brain at one time. too little in an- other part This often causes dull ness which makes a good memory nearly impossible.
 'I am nearly 70 years old and did not know that coffee was the cause of the stomach and heart trouble I suffered from for many years, until about four years ago." writes a Kansas woman.
 "A kind neighbor induced me to quit coffee and try Postum. I had been suf- ferins severely and was greatly reduced in nT After using Postum httls while Etound myself improving; my heart beats became regular and now l seldom ever notice any symptoms of my old stomach trouble at all. My nerves are steady and my memory decidedly better than while l was using coffee.
 ''I like the taste of Postum fully as well as coffee. My sister told me two years ago that she did not like it, but when showed her how to make it according to directions she thought it was delicious.
 Tt Is best to pour cold water over your Postum. let 1t come to boil, then boil 15 minutes That brings out the fla vor and full food value.
 There's a Reason"
 Name given by Postum Co. Battle Creek. Mich. Get the booklet The Road to Melville" in packages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Criminal Court.

jury for the Walter Shipp trial yesterday the case was passed until this morning at 9:90 o'clock. Eleven men for the jury were secured but the venire was ex- hausted and additional names were drawn from the box and the twelfth juror will be selected this morning.
 The following cases are set on today S docket for trial in the first division of the criminal court:
 Joe Geist, murder s. Vintson. murder; John R. Duncan. murder: William C. Me Combs, murder; Walter Shipp, murder; Namon Tolbert, murder; Felix Blair. mur- der; Frank Harmon, murder and robbery, and w. A. Spitzer, robebry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Whole TO1Vn Interested In License
 Schedule Meeting Friday Morning
HUGHES STRONGEST MAN
 IN NREPUBLICAN PART1

''fhe strongest man in the republican party today and the man to whom the majority of people are looking is not a oandidate-but may be persuaded to make the race"
 The speaker was Delaney Overton of New York, formerly political expert for several New York papers, and now rep resenting a syndicate in Panama, to which place he is at present en route. Mr. overton was at the Hotel IIillman last night.
 T am speaking of a New Yorker Governor Hughes. While the campaign is on, one might say, Governor Hughes has not lost his equilibrium in the slight est degree. He has even announced that he will not attend the convention in Chi eago next June. However. he is the man to whom the republicans are looking with great confidence. He is more popular than Taft. Foraker is overlooked. in compari- son, and Knox is hardly considered Talk ing for fact Roosevelt's flat-footed an- nouncement that he will not be a candi- date, there is but one man strong enough
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
TRIBUTE TO HENSON.
Directors of B. R., L. 6 p. Go. Express
 Appreciation of His Great Work.

At the recent meeting of the board of directors of the Birmingham Rail- way. Light and Power company com mittee consisting of R. II. Pearson, M. Y. Joseph and ". P. G. Harding was appointed to draft resolutions on the ,retirement from the presidency of the company of Robert Jemison. The reso- 1utions were adopted unanimously as follows:
 The board of directors of the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company, desiring to place upon record and in the most permanent form the company's acknowledgment and appre- cition of the services rendered this company by MT. Robert Jemison, so long it's president and also to ex- press the regret for his retirement from the head of the company; therefore be it
 Resolved That we cannot emphasize too strongly the regret entertained by the board of directors and the stock i~holders of this company on account of the retirement of Mr. Jemison from it's presidency, or the value of the services rendered to the company by him for so many years as it's president and manager. For nearly 20 consecutive years MT. Jemison has presided over the affairs of the company as it's pres ident and managing head. During the whole of this time the most cordial intimate relations have existed between him and each member of the board of n edged leader in forming and carrying to successful conclusion every proposi tion looking to the good of the com pany. Under his administration the growth and success of this company has been almost without a parallel. It has grown from a small property to be one of the largest, most valuable and successful of street railroad prop ositions. The members of the board of directors find pleasure in bearing tes- timory to the fact that it Is due in a very great measure to the wise, judicious and superb management of Mr Jemson that this company has been able to attain it's present high standing of value and success. This condition has not, however, been brought about without trials and diff faculties. During the administration of MT Jemison this company has passed through times of the greatest depres- sion as well as through times of the greatest prosperity. Upon all occasions MT. Jemison has proven himself to be equal to any and all emergencies and he is today recognized. at home and abroad, as one of the strongest, ablest and most successful managers of street railway properties.
 The board of directors extend to MT. Jemison a cordial assurance of their most friendly and affectionate regard and wish for him long life and con- 1inuance of his success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
THREATENING FIRE
 AT THE EASONVILLE
WELL KNOWN RESTAURANT AND WATTS BUILDING SAVED FROM COMPLETE DESTRUCTION BY WORK OF POLICEMAN.

Quick action on the part of Policeman J. H. Burns saved Birmingham from an other disastrous fire when the kitchen of the Easonvie Creamery restaurant caught on fire last night about 10:3o o'clock The prompt turning in of the alarm enabled the fire department to reach the fire before the flames had gained much headway.
 Beyond the breaking up of practically all of the dishes and the slight oraring of the walls there appears to be but lit tie damage, and the total amount it IS believed will not amount to more than $500 or $400 It could not be told whether the bakery department of the kitchen was damaged or not but it is not believed it was. The restaurant will probably be doing business as usual today, or at the most will hardly be out of business Tor more than a day or two.
 The restaurant occupies part of the ground floor of the Watts building, and the fire filled the upper floors with smoke. which poured from the windows, causing the whole building to appear as if on fire
 The transoms over the restaurant front are glazed with screen wire instead Of glass, which proved q great factor in the early discovery of the fire. The smoke, of course, rose upward and was drawn outward through the screens being discovered almost immediately by Police man Burns Had these transoms been glazed with glass the smoke would prob ably not have esGapel from the front or the restaurant and the building would un- doubtedly have been almost mass of flames before the fire was discovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
OFFERS MONEY TO
 DETECTIVE PATTON
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA SUPERlN- PENDENT, NO KNOWING OF HIS DEATH, WANTS TO REMuNER- ATE HIM FOR SERVICES.

An appropriate word of appreciation of the work of the late Detective Patton comes from the superintendent of tho Central of Georgia railroad. It's value is higher in that the writer of the letter did not know of MT. Pattons illness and death. Here 1t Is. followed by Mayor Words answer
 sColumbus, Ga., December 9, 1907. Mir. George 5. Ward, Mayor Birming- ham, Ala:
 Dear Sir-This. company has suffered considerably in the last few months from robberies of cars,s8nd owing to the extra- ordinary efforts of Detective Patton in connection with one of our special officers We were enabled to convict three of the thieves, sending them to the penitentiary for a number of years.
 officer Patton showed great zeal In handling these cases. extending much fur ther than l imagine the strict letter of the law requires.
 To show our appreciation 1 would like to have your permission to pass voucher in his favor for S10O. Will you kindly advise whether it would be consistent for us to do so? Yours truly,
 II. B. CRAWFORD,
 Superintendent Central of Georgia
 Birmingham, Ala, December 10, 190f II. B. Crawford. Superintendent Central of Georgia Railroad, Columbus Ga. Dear Sir-Replying to yours of the 9th. l regret to say that Officer Patton died on December ,.
 With reference to your very generous offer to send S10O to him or his family will say there will be no objection by the city of Birmingham or the police commission.
 I suggest that you send check to his young daughter, Miss Margaret Patton, 1209 South Nineteenth street
 l herewith take the liberty of thank ing you in her behalf. Very respectfully,
 c. WARD Mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11

in the republican party to win. That man is Hughes
 There is not the shadow of a doubt but that Bryan will be the democratic nominee. Indeed, he is the only can didate. Bryan is playing a great game. Next year he will be the first man in the country, or he will retire into oblivion, never more to be heard from. The race will be great one. in my opinion, with the odds favoring the republicans
 q was given to understand before leaving New York that the democrats would hold their conyention June 9, prob ably in Louisville, Ky. The democrats will adopt a conservative platform, l be- lieve. You will never live to see Mir Bryan willingly introduce a prohibition plank. He is too broad a man, in my opinion. Bryan is a teetotler. but not a prohibitionist. The indications, however are that the fight will be d warm one the warmest in years"
 Mir Overton will return to New Yorl, in April. He will attend both eonven- tions, and report them for New York papers,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11

The presence in the city of Carrie Ma tion. the saloon smasher from Kansas. and the sight of woman on the bowery, armed with d hatchet, and followed ny a hootng rabble, inspired several bar tenders with fear and consternation last night.
 The person in question wore large poke" bonnet, and was dressed in mother-nubbard. caught at the waist by a rope-like band. It was Carrie in car toon to an exact degree. Onward she came, and louder grew the hoots of the rabbe. The person raised aloft the hatchet and shouted defiance. Then came the runners ahead, warning the bar tenders. There was an immediate Hurry to the front of the several saloons Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
WITNESSES 70 BE HEARD IN
 SIMS CASE THIS. NORNING

All of the demurrers in the case of w. l.. Sims were overruled by Judge Hund- ley yesterday afternoon and the taking of evidence will begin this morning. The jury was selected and placed in charge of bailiff and spent last night at hotel.
 All of yesterday morning was consumed in the argument of the demurrers, James Weatherly, leading counsel for the de- fense doing most of the speaking. Just before o'clock Judge Hundley over ruled the demurrers, after which ad- journment for lunch was taken. The evening session convened at o'clock and found large number of witnesses on hand, among them being several prom inent bankers and business men. No
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
New Drug Company Incorporated.

Articles of incorporation were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday by the American Drug company, which proposes to engage in d general drug business, wholesale and retail, with it's first store in Pratt City. The authorized capital stock of the company is 5000 and is fully paid. The officers and directors elected for the first year are J. L. Gal lagher, president; l. w. Fields, vice presi- dent and general manager, and II. V. Sherer. secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11

witnesses were placed upon the stand the selecting of the jury being the only business transacted.
 But four men were challenged and the following jury was selected in a very few moments:
 Frank Glidwell, r. M. Jenkins, Allen Wyatt, J. T. Ashford, Tom Myers Marion Wright, J. s. Nation. J. M. Kendrck, w. P, Smith, J. c. Davis, James Edge and J. l. Odum
 Immediately after the jury was selected court was declared adjourned until 10 o'clock this morning. The total num- ber of witnesses will probably reach 4O, the state having over dozen and the defense fully 25, large number of whom are character witnesses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Fake Carrie Nati0n Causes
 Excifemenf On fhe B0lpeYy

the bowery. Everyone saw the on-eomlng procession, led by the figure of a woman. She was making directly toward the saloon in question and the bartenders were planning d defense of their places of business.
 The woman and the rabble were im- mediately in front of the saloons before the joke became apparent. The womanly figure was in reality that of man. and under the electric light, out of the face shielded by the poke" bonnet, whislSers were seen growing. The excitement was followed by repeated outbursts of laugh ter, and the bartenders agreed that tho drinks were on the house.
 There was a movement to extend the joke to Birminghams center, but the fear of police interference stopped the fun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Policeman Had Close Call.

Officers Parker and Burge had a marrow escape last night. They were in search of an escaped negro, and had him penned up in d room when the fellow opened ths door and shot at MT. Parker. He then made dash and shot at the other off, cer. and then vanished into the dark. However at the same time the policemen caught crap game in the act. and nins negroes were arrested and sent to jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
BIRTHS DECREASE
 DEATHS INCREASE
DEATHS DURING NOVEMBER WERE 11S, WHICH BREAKS ALL ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE MONTH WERE BUT 81.

The report of the city health officer for November will show 56 white births and 2o colored births, making total of S1, I decrease of five over last month. The deaths for the month total 11S, 5S whites and 60 blacks, 13 more than dur ing October. This death list is a record cident or calamity. neither has any epi- demie been prevalent
 --~----~--~----------- It is high, but it will also work in a way to benefit the regular dealers in this line, as it will prevent great many of those who have been in the habit of sell in fireworks only once in while, from doing so.'
 Willing To Bear Tax. Walter H. Maxim, local manager of the Tennessee Mill company. is an optimst of the deepest water in regard to the future prosperity of Birmingham, but also believes like other Morris avenue mer- chants that street tax should be in- forced and the merchants tax decreased. He is satisfied with the license schedule, and said:
 
 to bear the extra tax that may result from it. The license schedule is all right, but 1 really think street tax should be collected and the merchants tax cut down. The merchants should not have to stand everything. We are going to do more business than ever, so can't kick much. Street Tax Is Fair. William NJ Franklin of Franklin, Stiles &s Franklin has no objection to the license schedule, but is in favor of a street tax. Said he:
 Tt is only fair that a street tax should be assessed. There are hundreds and thousands of men who pay no property
 tax. no license tax, nor merchants tax, but they have. the same benefits as the
 merchant who has to stand the brunt of
 the paying for them. As far as the license
 schedule is concerned we cannot kick
 on that. but the heay merchants tax Is
 an imposition. The street tax should be collected and this tax cut down."
 Triple Tax On Merchants.
 " M. Cosby, while stating that he
 hadn't. thought much about the matter,
 is in line with other merchants on Nor
 ris avenue, MT. Cosby said:
 'I really haven't thought about the
 matter but it looks as if it is nothing but fair that street tax be placed
 upon the people generally and the mer-
 chants tax reduced. The license sche-
 dule appears to be fair enough, but the
 merchants tax is undoubtedly steep.
 Whenever contributions the support of an institution or anything else are
 needed the merchants are the first people
 gone to, and we might say they are
 triply taxed. street tax of 8 wouldn't
 be asking too much of the people in order
 that the support of the city could be
 evenly borne"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. J. c. Feruuson.

Mrs. J. C. Ferguson died early last night, at 7:3O o'clock, at her late resi- dence, 722 South Twentieth street The funeral services over the remains will be conducted from the residence tomor- row morning at II o'clock. The inter- ment will be made in the Oak IIill ceme- terV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 N. L. stapp of Birmingham to Miss Lizzie Smithson.
 Harvey Birch of Garnsey to Mrs. Ethel l.. Bradford. f. G. Johnson, Birmingham. R. F. D. No. 1, to Miss Eunice M. Howell. Fl C. Harkins of Abbeville to Miss Willie Johnston.
 Jesse Johnson of Blossburg to Miss Mary Sellers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11

Stop, Look, Read. : Our B 1-3 per cent sale of all Overcoats and Suits is now offered to you in our Removal Sale.
 MARLEY & BAUMAN,
 1924 First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Alexander Clark.

The funeral services over the remains of Alexander Clark, aged 3S years, who died Monday were conducted from the late residence 1927 Avenue F. yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The interment was made in the Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Merchants Generally Favor Street Tax, But Others Are Just As Bitter|yO OppOstdtO|t EQUALIZATION OF BURDEN IS GENERAL SENTIMENT Some Say City Salaries Are Too High and That Cuts Should Be Made.
 Examples of Unfair
 ness Cited.

The fight which is being made on the license schedule by certain merchants will come to head Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Chairman R. D. Burnett of the miscellaneous committee has issued this order:
 "The joint committees to which the license schedule was referred, that is, the miscellaneous, judiciary and finance committees, will have an open meeting at the city hall, in the council chamber, at 10 o'clock a. m. Friday, next for the purpose of considering and revising the license schedule introduced at the last meeting of the City Council. All citizens who are interested in the license schedule are invited to attend if they so desire.''
 There is no doubt but that a large crowd will attend that meeting. The license schedule is still the talk of the town, and everyone is interested in his own license.' The general opinion seems to be that the expenses of the city should be cut down to the lowest point and the burden of taxation be scattered over larger proportion of people.
 The street tax is proving quite popular. Every merchant seen yester- day favored that plan. They consider it a step toward equalization of the brrdaD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
THE WEATHER.

Washington. December 1o.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Wednes- day and Thursday; warmer Thursday; light north winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11

It is high, but it will also work in a way to benefit the regular dealers in this
 line, as it will prevent a great many of those who have been in the habit of sell in fireworks only once in while, from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-11
Drennen Says It Is Unfair.

Hubert A. Drennen of the Drennen department store, one of the leading merchants of the city, said yesterday: "The schedule seems unfair to me in a number of points. While I have not made close study of it and while understand that the money must be collected in some manner, l know that the 50 per cent raise in some cases and the trebled licenses in others, are not only out of the ordinary but out of proportion to the needs.
 T agree with those who have sug- gested a reduction in the city expenses just as far as possible. In my opinion the finance committee should have first estimated just as big cut as possible from some of the departments. added to this amount all other incoming rev enues, including the street tax, and then let the miscellaneous committee make up the remaining deficit by license increases, carefully and equi- tably divided"