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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20

Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta for tonight's train and trains Monday, 21st, limited Oct. 28, 1907, at rate of $5.25. Go the quickest and best route.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
New York Cotton Futures.
Mobile and Ohio ct. As ........
 Daily Cotton Movement.

Galveston: Steady; middling 11Ac; net receipts, Il, ,7S; gross receipts, 11,787 sales, 300; stock 66,575; to Great Britain, 12, 570; coastwise, ST.
 New Orleans: Quiet; middllng, 11ssc; net receipts, S96S; gross receipts, 901S; sales, 24O7; stock. 11O.s71: to continent, 3S; to Mexico, 20
 Mobile: Steady; middlng, lie; net re- ceipts, 1416; gross receipts. 1416; sales, S25; stock, 2S,33o; coastwise. 47.
 Savannah: Quiet; middling. Il 3-16c; net receipts, 14,756; gross receipts, 14.756; sales, SITS; stock, III, ,S46 to continent S22O; coastwise 4115.
 Charleston: Quiet; middling il 3-16c; net receipts, 2217; gross receipts, 2217; stock, 32, ,254 coastwise. 1000.
 Wilmington: Steady; midding, Il 3-16c; net receipts, 576s gross receipts, 5763; stock, 4935; to France, 6614.
 Norfolk: Steady middling, Il 5-16c: net receipts, 4370; gross receipts, 4370; sales, S17: stock, 24,7S2: to continent 36; coast wise, 5363
 Baltimore: Nominal; middling. 11s4c; gross receipts, 500; stock, 56l; to continent, 400
 New York Steady; middling s11.75; gross receipts, 4023; sales, 457: stock 151 055.
 Boston: Steady; middling, HOG: gross receipts, 479O; to Great Britain. 45.
 Philadelphia: Steady; midding, 12c stock. 36S9
 Jacksonville: Net receipts, 2S gross re- ceipts, 2S; coastwise 2s..
 Total today, at all ports: Net. 49,3O5; Great Britain, 12.615; France, 6614; conti- nent S694; Mexico, 20; stock, 577,2S6
 Consolidated, at all ports: Net, 4s,3o5 Great Britain. 12, ,615; France, 6614; conti- nent, S694 Mexico, 20.
 Total since September 1, at all ports Net, 1,295,558; Great Britain, 3S9,95S France, 1o2,S35; Japan 2O59; Mexico, 22o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
RAILROAD SCHEDULES

Showing the arrival and departure of passenger trains at the rev Terminal Station. Birmingham:
 (Enfective July 1. -J0IO
 Southern Railway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Interior Movement.

Houston: Steady; middling. 11&c: net re- ceipts, 761S; gross receipts, 761S ship ments, 5506 sales, s53; stock, 6O,634.
 Augusta: Steady; middling, il 5-16c; net receipts, 3227; gross receipts 37T; ship ments, 2S1; sales, 1481; stock, 37,12
 Memphis: Quiet middling, 11ssc; net re- ceipts, 4917; gross receipts 5146; shipments, 2O4s; sales, 3350; stock, 46.5S7.
 St. Louis: Quiet middling, 11&c: net receipts, BOP; gross receipts, 1867; ship ments 1865; stock, 4242.
 Cincinnati: Net receipts. 765; gross re- receipts, 765; shipments, 94; sales 3oO; stock, S6ss.
 Louisville Firm; middling. 114c
 Little Rock: Steady; middling, 111sc: net receipts, 3S2: gross receipts 352; ship ments 50; stock, s531.
 Total today: Net receipts, 17,2i1; gross receipts, 19,555; shipments, 12,1s4; sales, 5964; stock, 166, 3S9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20

Bar silver in London was unchanged at 27 11-16d per ounce. Today's New York price was unchanged at 60c. Mexican dollars were unchanged at 47ia to 521sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20

staple much higher The condition of grain is such that higher prices must be expected.
 Inc country is not going to ruin, but the turn of the tide in the stock market is being delayed by the exposures of fraud and grating in such high places that those who are familiar with the actual facts are sick at heart. Wash ington will be the center of excitement for the next few days.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-19
FlEsEatt si, ID s. II, & News
hotel. Mr. Lyon was unarmed at
the time, as he does not carry a pis-

hotel. Mr.. Lyon was unarmed at
the time, as he does not carry a pis-
tol. \, x. 5S .sts L :
Since that time Maj Black has been
under peace bond Of 1000 given to
Magistrate Robert Moormam. Mr.,
Moorman since that time has gone
out of office, but he declares that the
bond has never been cancelled. It an
pears that the terms Of the bond have
been abrogated, l.S,
1t is stated on good authority that
a similar difficulty occurred few
days ago between Maj Black and Mr..
j. d. Davenport, president of a bank
at Newberry. This affair occurred
on train.
The matter was brought to the at
tention of Attorney General Lyon
yesterday, and some action may be
taken i'll the matter, as under peace
bond person is not allowed to go
armed or to make any breach of the
peace. ...
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-19
THE AMERICAN RoADMAKERs.
Gov. Ansel Wishes to Appoint Dele
gates to the Annual Meeting in
Pittsburg, Pa.

Gov. Ansel wishes to appoint dele
gates to the American Roadmakers ,
meeting in Pittsbmg, Pa, March -
and 13. He will be pleased to receive
suggestions Of names from all parts Of
the state.
The following letter of invitation
has been received froW Gov. Stuart
of Pennsylvania:
Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. l, 1907.
To His Excellency Hon. M. F. Ansel,
Governor Of South Carolina, Co.
lumbia, S. c.
My Dear Sir: A national congress
Of state highway commissioners and
others officially employed or inter-
ested in highway construction will be
held in Pittsburg, Pa, March IL and
13, 1907, in connection with the
fourth annual convention of the
American Roadmakers' association.
The progress of highway reform
has made very rapid strides during
the past few years. The question of
transportation is most important and
it is therefore felt that the states
which have adopted some definite
plan of supervision and state aid
should disseminate the results of
their experience as widely as posi-
bic for the benefit of the other states.
The state of Pennsylvania has made
large appropriations for this work
and the selection Of one of our cities
for the meeting place of the American
Roadmakers' association is most
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-19


stood that affidayits are in course o.
preparation by railroad men denying
such charges. $y Il n
The information here is that thll
principal fight against Adams is be-
ing made by Gus Aiken, we'll knowil
in the upper part Of the state. Aikel
is from North Carolina and has hard4
" been in, South Carolina long enough
to become acquainted with the duties,
Of q deputy marshal. He is, however,
an aspirant for marshal, and has the
backing Of Judge Pritchard, who con-
tinues to manifest lively interest ins
federah patronage in both North Carl
olina and South Carolina.
e. - .... w. w. Price. {
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-19
CASE or j. D. ADAMS.
Fight That is Being Made On His
appointment Charges Have
..g # Been Made. >.

The case Of ]. Duncan Adams, Uni-
ted State marshal, is still before
President Roosevelt and Attorney
General Bonaparte. Judge Brawley
has now taken a hand, as he generally
does in important patronage matters
in the state, and the result of his
manipulations are likely to make
their appearance in short time.
The prospects for Mr.. Adams, as
stated in the Washington correspond
ence of The Record, are not Of the
very best, Attorney General Bona
parte having made hostile recon-
mendation to the president, based up
on charge against the marshal. Mr..
Adams, however, has some strong
friends who have asked that no final
decision against him be reached un-
til lie has opportunity to refute some
of the charges, especially one alleg-
ing that he used railroad pass in
his official business and charged mile
age to tho government. 1t is under
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-19

SANSAAJ AHSsa $a{, u Wy
n There will be present at this con-
vention expert road builders Of ma
tional reputationS who have studied
tho science Of road building from an
economical standpoint and along the
lines of the most intelligently improv-
ed methods. The value Of their ex-
perience and special knowledge can
not fail to be Of incalculable benefit
to all who may attend the convention.
[ am interested in the success OF the
convention and am glad to second the
efforts of those who have it in charge.
With this end in view, 1 most res
pectfully ask that you appoint five
delegates to represent your state in
the convention. -.....'.. IL.
If the object of this convention
meets with your approval, will you
KINDLY appoint delegates and send
their names to Hon. James II. Mac
donald, president of the American
Roadmnkers' association, Hartford,
Conn. They will then be enrolled on
the list of delegates.
[ am, with respect.
Very truly yours,
Edward S. Stuart,
Govar,,or
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-19
MAI. JOHN BLACK Exo1TED,
Pulled His Pistol on Man by Whom
His Reputation Had Been +
Assailed.

Columbia State, 10th. a
In its Columbia correspondence the
Augusta Chronicle yesterday publish
Cd the following article:
estate Dispensary Director Black
made an attempt this afternoon to
shoot the blender, William p. Nor
folk, who can~ here recently from
Richmond, Va, while the latter was
standing in the board room.
cit seems that Mr.. Black entered
the room and found Mr.. Norfolk there
whereupor the director asked the
blender what he was doing in the
board room, and told him in rather q
rough manner that he had no bust
ness there, and ordered him out. Mr..
Norfolk replied that he had come in
to get his pay check, whereupon Mr..
Black ordered him to leave Immediate
ly. Norfolk hesitated, whereupon
Black drew revolver from his pock-
ct, and, it is said, made q move to-
ward Norfolk, ordering him again to
Scl out OF inc room.
Employees of the state dispensary
who were in the room, or within
hearing distance. interfered and pre-
vented further difficulty. Norfolk
finally consented to leave the room.
"It is stated that animosity exists
between the two men because of the
fact that Blendcr Norfolk gave evil
dcncc before the special Investigating
committee short time ago, in which
he said the whiskey bought in Peoria
by Mr.. Black was not worth more
than one-half or two-thirds what was
paid for it. He also answered some
direct questions as to rebates, and
stated that he would be glad to accept
an equal division between the worth
of that lot of whiskey and it's price
as a rebate.
"The affair tonight seems to be
closed, no arrests having been made,
nor any legal steps taken, so far as
can be learned.'
Mr.. Norfolk yesterday admitted
the correctness of this article. He is
a stranger in Columbia, and says that
for that reason he dcplores the fact
that the matter had been given pub
licity. He was unarmed
Maj. Black, who is man of very
quick temper, was probably incensed
by the presence in the board room of
the blendcr. 1t will be recalled that
he did this same thing last May, when
he stopped Hon. J. Fraser Lyon on
the street in front of The Columbia
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-19
FIRE IN GREENv1LLE.
Loss Estimated at About Fifty Thou
sand Dollars. Half Covered -
by Insurance.

Fire in Greenville on Thursday
night completely gutted one portion
Of the Conyers building, located on
Washington street in the heart Of the
business district, the total loss ap.
proximating $4,000, with about $685..
1000 insurance. That part Of the
building which is occupied by the Car
olina Supply company escaped with
out damage, the fire wall dividing
the two sections Of the building hav-
ing successfully withstood the fire
test.
The Cover Supply company, deal
ers in paints, oils, etc, was the heav-
lest loser, the damage amounting to
about $4,000, almost entirely cover
ed by insurance. Logerholm, the tail
or suffered Il loss of $4,000, with
only $500 insurance, and Waddell &
Co., carpets, $4,000, with no insur-
ance.
There were number of small of
fees, occupied by real estate and in
surance and cotton brokerage firms,
on the second floor, but the loss there
consisted mainly of office fixtures
and papers. The Postal telegraph
office, on the first floor, was also a
total loss, the damage amounting to
5000, covered by insurance. The build
ing, which is owned w. p. Conyers,
is damaged to the extent of about
$4,000, with $4,000 insurance.
The firemen had terrific fight,
and at one time the whole block, the
most valuable in the business dis
trict, was threatened. So grave was
the situation that Mayor Mahon call
ed upon Spartanburg to hold her fire
department in readiness to be dis
patched to Greenville on special
train which was quickly furnished by
the Southern. Anderson was asked
to make ready for similar service,
but outside help was not needed.
The Bell Telephone company was
also a heavy sufferer. Five of its
main multiple cables were melted, as
result of which 400 stations are out
of service. TIE company is Dispatch
ing new cables and force of linemen
from Atlanta and the work of re-
storing the service will be commenc-
ed early in the morning. Nearly all
the stations in the business section
arc out and the fire alarm system is
also out Of commission.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-19
RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

A. five room cottage on Summes
street and Mayer avenue for SAN
$2500.00. Popular location. Housel 8
years old, gil heart timber, double
floors and storm sheet. Fine we'll
electric lights, stables, barn, and gar
den. Apply at once to +
Roland G.. Spearman,
Talladega, Ala.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-19

Love in cottage is all right, only
it s kind of hard on the cottage.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-19

SCEINAPPS has been advertised in this
paper SO that every chewer has had an
opportunity to get acquainted with the
facts and know that drugs are not used
to produce the cheering quality found in
the famous Piedmont country Aue-cured
tobaccos, and that SCEINAPPS is Vhat he
ought TO chew. Still there are chewers
who accept other and cheaper tobaccos
that do not give the same pleasure. 55s
Evening journal., 1907-11-18
Birthday Party.

The many friends of I,. j. O'Conneil
rendered him a birthday surprise party
at his home. No. 307 East Eleventh
street. He received many beautiful
presents, including a handsome wicxor
Morris chair. After an evening Of en-
joyment the guests were invited 70 the
dining room where a dainty luncheon
was served. Among those present
We're: Mr. and Mrs Hugh Lynch. Mr..
and Mrs. William Ward. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Lynch, Miss Julia O'Connen,
Of Philadelphia Mr.. and Mrs Mayer.
OF Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. James
O'Connell, Mr.. and Mrs. John OCon-
nell. Mr. and Mrs. Caulman, Mr.. and
Mrs William Ryan. Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Stringer. Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Lynch, Mr.. and Mrs. John Ryan, Mr..
and Mrs. Burke H. Donohue, James
Finnegan, Mrs. DAILY, of Philadelphia: /:
ID. OConnell. Mr. and Mrs. Finnegan.
James O'Connell. Mr.. and Mrs. j.
OConnell Mrs. Charles Paulman, Mrs
NJ Connel, John O'C0nneu, Lawrence
Hance. Willard RYAN. Master John
Connell, Mr. and Mrs. John Finnegan
of New York city; the Misses e. Mac
Ward, Nellie Lynch. Florence Lynch.
Kathryn Blunt Ella Hance, Abbie
Stringer. Julia Paulman. Bertha
Lynch, Johanna Ryan. Anna Connell,
Margaret Mayer and Nellie Mayer.
Evening journal., 1907-11-18
Voting Terms.

ballot" as generally used. has wan
dered far from its original meaning
Of "little ball" Even "blackballlng'
is no longer necessarily literal Lam
guage has several fossil relics Of prlm-
tive methods Of voting. Most famous
is "ostracism," which perpetuates the
memory Of the "ostrakon." the pot
sherd or shell upon which the Athenian
citizen voted for the banishment Of a
too prominent parsonage. Another in
stance is "spondullcks." the slang
word for money. A "spondulos," prop
erly n vertebra OF the spine. came to
mean any round thing and in particu-
lar the voting pebble or its metal
equivalent.
Evening journal., 1907-11-18
Was Given a Party.

a birthday party was rendered
George w. Dinman on Saturday even.
ing at his home, No. 1886 Walnut
street Among those present were the
Misses Bessie Jordan, of Germantown.
Pa; Sophia Richenback. Clara Fox.
Margaret Lynch. Bertha WORTH Mar
garet Dillman, Mayme Hession. Katie
Welsh. Fannie Driscoll. Maude Dill
man. Mary Gremer. Katherine Walsh,
Mary Hibbard. May Cropper, Virgie
Worth, Laura Freeman. Nellie Grant,
of Salem, n. j.. and Elizabeth Dill
man. Messrs George w. Dinman, Fran
els Harkins, Robert Hanley Arnold
Krauss. Leonzo Brittingham. James
Mclaughlin. John Worth. Jr.. Albert
Kelly. Samuel Cook. Ralph F'idance,
Mark de Cray. Wilson Lukens, Thom-
as Grant George Papperman. Alvin
Priggs. Frank Collins. Daniel Irwin,
Thomas Holmes, William Murine. Jr-
Alexander Brown. William Worth, Jr.
Mrs. John Hibbard, OF Germantown
Pa: Mrs. William Worth. John Worth,
Fred Hibbard and Mr.. and Mrs. G. l.
Dillman.
Evening journal., 1907-11-18
A Wife In Rondaas.

He is that rare aud greatly TO bO
admired person, a real live duke. and
he holds sway over many workers.
To give him his due, he is a good mas
ter. and for the most part his kindness
is greatly appreciated by his retainers.
But Bob Willet is a laborer with
democratic proclivities and marked
distaste for work. and recently his
ducal master determined that the one
thing to do with Bob was to dismiss
him. whereupon he did so. and Bob
came to the conclusion that the time
had now arrived when the pride Of the
peerage should be humbled. The diff
ficulty was to think of something suf-
ficiently biting. for the duke was a
good master. as has been remarked.
Then an inspiration flashed on Bob.
The dukes duchess had been appoint
ed a lady in waiting TO the queen. and
this was Bob's opportunity.
"All right. yer grace" he said. "I'n
60, but I'll take heart to say this:
Though I'm a poor man I've never
had to send my missus out TO service.
and that's more'n some people eau
say."-London Chronicle.
Evening journal., 1907-11-18
Cam eooden.

At the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. w.
Cam. No. 9O6 Van Buren street, on
Saturday, Miss Florence l.. Cam be-
came the bride of Orvine C. Gooden.
The ceremony was performed by .he
Rev. Richard b. Cook, ID. ID. The bride
was given in marriage by her father
Is. w. Cam, and as the bridal party
entered the parlor. the wedding march
was played by Byard Johnson. The
bride was attended by her sister, Miss
Maud j. Cam. as maid Of honor VIII
liam Bishop acted as groomsman.
The bride wore a blue travelling suit,
with hat 10 correspond. The maid of
honors costume was blue silk. Fol-
lowing the ceremony a reception was
given the guest, who comprised the
members OF the immediate families
Mr.. ana Mrs GoOden left on wedding
Evening journal., 1907-11-18
THEY WON'T SHUT DOORS.
And They Will Ride Backward, Re-
ports a Traveller Of Enelishmen.

ports raNelcr OF En9lShmen
Travellers returning from England
tell of two habits of the people of that
country which impressed them. one
is the average Engishman's aversion
to shutting the door behind him.
Il don't know how it Is i'm the Eng
lish houses" remarked one who has
toured England. "for | was not in one
Of them. But l stayed in a hotel in
London where there were a good many
English people. and a dozen times
daily ! had to get up and shut a door
TO keep the draft away
at didn't make any difference
whether it was a servant or a guest
who went through. the door was left
open This was I'm the spring of the
year. too. when the weather was chilly.
l noticed the same thing in railway
coaches and hotels Of smaller towns"
The other English peculiarity is a
preference for riding backward on
trains. The Englishman will make for
the seat with its back to the engine
every time, plant himself down in it
with every evidence Of comfort and
look wOnderingly at anybody who
picks out a seat facing the direction
the train is going Not once did one
American travelling in England see a
native choose a seat facing the front
Of the train unless there were no other
seats.-New York Sun.
Evening journal., 1907-11-18
Iamrenoe- shoenaker.

Miss Ellen Cleland, daughter Of AIRS.
Ellen Cleland Shoemaker of this city,
and Charles Edwin Lawrence, of Bos-
ton. Mass. were married on Wednes-
day. November 13, at the home OF her
brother. j. Morris Shoemaker. Mont
clair. n j.. by the Rev Henry A. Jack
son. The bride was attended by her
lsisier-in-law. Mrs ]. Norris shoe
maker. and was given away by her
brother. Hector Des Noyer. Of Boston.
was the hest man The bride was a
member of the Boston Fadettes and
was the only oboe player in the or
gonization.
Evening journal., 1907-11-18
Heslv-cottinaban.

Benjamin f. Healy and Miss Mar
garet Cottingham were married in St.
Paurs r. c. Church on Saturday by
the Rev. Father Higgins. assisted by
Rev. John J. Connolly. pastor Of St.
Thomas Church. and the Rev. w. j.
Scott. of St. tJoseph's Church-on-the-
Brandywine. The bride was attended
by Miss Sadie Megary Of Philadelphia
ind William J. Lilly, Of this city, acted
as best man. After the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Healy left on a trip North,
and on their return viii live at No. IL
North Franklin street.
Evening journal., 1907-11-18
Mjss BIaokburn Entertains.

Miss Lena Blackburn. Of near Hare's
Corner, entertained a large company
Of young friends at a dance and musi-
cal on Saturday night Among those
present We're the Misses Helen Ewing.
Mary Ratledge. Helen Donnell, Mary
Clark. Margaret Sayers, Reba Baxter
Lena Slack. Bertha B. sutton, Anna
Stanert, Pearla Willis. Annie Wier,
Anna Maloney. Margaret Stewart,
Edna c. Slack. Helen Cahall. Emma
Z. Cunningham, Helen Edmanson,
Mabel Slack. Mildred Blackburn.
Elizabeth Clark. Sara Snlitoe, Lola
Evening journal., 1907-11-18

willis. Lena Blackburn. Florence
Warner Gladys Blackburn. Margaret
Shaw, Messrs. G. C. MMonoy. Thoma.
b. Kilvlngton, Reuben Pordham
Richard Graham, Aleus Stewart G.
Julian Morgan. Joseph Blackburn
James B. Blackburn, ID. II. Richards
William Benson. J.. Knots, Lee Brown
William Mask. Charles Knots. w. L.
Stradley. Joseph c.. Slack, Thomas y
Howell. G.. l.. Wior O. Gom. John In
gram, H.. b. DiehL j. w Christopher
Samuel Smithers. J.. Pierce j. Brigps
f. Rinck E. Wier. C. wior. Rees
Clark, j. Hance. w. Schafer. j.
Christopher, ]. Hammond. Mr. and
Mrs. Leslie Blackburn. Mr.. and Mrs
John Blackburn. Mr.. and Mrs, Ben
jamin b. Sillitoe.
Evening journal., 1907-11-18
Enaaaement Announced.

The engagement has been announced
Of Miss Martha ziegler, daughter of
James A. Zlegler, to Johannes Maria
Gloetzner, formerly of Washington, ID.
c.. now of Milan, italy. Miss ziegler
is we'll known in this city and recently
returned from abroad. having studied
voice culture for the past three years
in Milan and Berlin under excellent
masters. Mr. Gloetzner Is the son or
DR. Anton Gloetzner. a prominent
musician Of Washington, d. c.
Evening journal., 1907-11-18
custard.

Concerning custard. or "custad." as
It was formerly called. it was a com
mon Joke at civic feasts I'm the Olden
time to place an enormous custard IN
the middle Of the table. into which at
some stage Of the proceedings the
clown unexpectedly jumped. Ben Jon
son uses the term "custard leap jack
OF one who lin tail Of a sheriff's dinner
took Ibis almain leap into 4 custard'
to make my lady mayoress aud hel
sisters laHgh all their hoods over theii
shoulders.' -BlackwoOd's Magazine.