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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-12-20
MULE BUSINESS
IS IMPROVING
SEVERAL CAR LOADS WILL sE
SHIPPED OUT DURING
THE WEEK.

The mule business is gradually wax
ing up, and there will be . number Of
'malssp shippedt Qua tkis wsek O. AZ
Wright win ship load to Montgom-
cry. the Pulaski Mule Co. and r. l..
Hayes will ship load each to At
lanta and there win doubtless be other
shipments during the week. hr
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-12-20
INTERURBAN CAR
TURNS OVER
ONE KILLED AND SEVERAL IN.
JURED IN WRECK ON TRAc-
TON LINE.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Dec. ia
northbound car on the indianapolis
and Cincinnati traction line, ran into
an open switch near Acton today. The
car turned over killing Donal r.
eleeth, q lawyer Of Shelbyvllle and
fatally injuring Mrs. McCress, Of Oak
Lane. Other passengers on the
crowded car were slightly injured.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-12-20
COTTON MARKET
strcna end etiye and Prices Material
" Advance.

THE cc.+on msrKet yesterday was
var. etror and active, prices advanc-
inc on evoi'ed tsoding in New York
,wentv-eIght TO thirty-two points over
,ha closing ngures Of "Wednesday. Re-
oorts that the Government had over
Estimated the crop were in part re-
.noualble for tho advance In prices
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-12-20
DRUNK COST HIM
TEN DOLLARS
OLLIE DAVIS PLEADS GUILTY TO
CHARGE OF TAKING ON
LOAD"

Ollie Davis was arrested Sunday oy
Officers White and Green, charFeu
with being drunk. He pied guilty IN
the City Court and was fined. the nne
and costs amounting to about $40.
John Rasby. colored. was arrested
charged with assault and battery. the
assault being made on mis- step child
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
DETECTIVES FIND
$500 IN PROPERTY
Two Trunks at Depot Identified as
Those Stolen From Mrs. Abramson
of New York.

Bessemer, December 31.-(Special by
the excellent work of Detectives Patton
and Childers, assisted by Chief of Police
Christlieb, two trunks, containing dry
goods. shoes. suits, etc., to the amount
of more than 5000 were recovered this aft
ernoon.
These trunks arrived at the depot sew
eral days ago and Immediately aroused
the suspicious of the officers. They were
checked from New York Today a Mr..
Williams was brought down from Bir-
mingham and was able to identify the
goods beyond doubt as the property of
Mrs. Minnie G. Abramson.
1t is understood from reports in Biz
mingham that Eli Abramson, the broth
er-in-law, has been arrested and placed
under bond, charged with receiving stolen
property and that the wife is looking for
her husband who, she claims is guilty of
the theft.
According to her story she had put her
money into a merchandise business In De-
catur and that one night the goods dis
appeared, and she alleged that her hus-
band had packed the entire stock and
scattered it throughout the country. A
number of the trunks have been found in
Atlanta, Birmingham and other places.
and several thousand dollars worth of
goods have been recovered.
Immediately after the theft. Mrs.
Abramson's creditors declared her in
bankruptcy and all the goods will be
turned over TO the referee of bankruptcy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
SHOOTING ENDS NEW
YEAR CELEBRATION
James Nickerson, a Negro, Is Shot In
the Back While Leaving House
at SIoss Mines.

Bessemer, December 31.--(specal.)--
While leaving house near Sloss mines,
where a big New Years celebration was
in full swing tonight. negro. James
Nickerson, was shot in the back by an
unknown person and perhaps fatally
wounded.
John Dreggs was entertaining a large
crowd of colored people and everything
is said to have gone along nicely. At
about 1870 o'clock Nickerson left to go
home and some one from the house fired
twice through window The first bullet
struck the fence, but the second buried
itself in the mans back, and he fell in
stantly. Everyone rushed from the house
and the guilty man is said to have dis
appeared, but the police are in possession
of a clue which will proba liy result in
the unravelling of the mystery.
Friends carried the negro to his home
on Clarendon avenue and Twenty-fifth
street, where medical attention was given
him, but there is little hope of recovery.
The shooting is especially unfortunate as
the young fellow is said to have been
one of fairly good character.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
MEMBERS DINNER AT
Y. vi. C. A. TONIGHT
Or. J. W.. Stage Will Speak at New
Years Gathering Around the
Banquet Board.

All is in readiness for great New
Years dinner for the members of the
Young Mems Christian association to be
given in the building tonight z O'Clock.
AS usual on these occs sions a good time
is guaranteed and the fine cooking and
abundant supply of edbles will be in
evidence. 1t is expected that the talks
will turn toward the outlook. in a gen
eral way, Of the association work In
1907, and several movements for its ad-
vance will be put on foot.
The Rev. Dr. John w. Stage lwill be
the speaker of the evening. He has al
ways been powerful in the assistance
given to the institutions of Birmingham
and especially in pushing forward any
new idea. Many young men have prom
ised to attend and the banquet room will
be we'll crowded. Secretary Jackson
states that those who have not yet got
ten their names in the pot will be given
until today at noon, after which the
lists will be closed so that final arrange
ments can be made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
RECORD OF THE COURTS


In the city court yesterday Judge Fer
euson was engaged in the first division
and Judge Sem in the second division,
settling pleadings and both judges will
be so engaged during the remainder or
the week.
The following judgments were rendered
in the second division Of the city court
yesterday:
Jerry Wilson VS.. Bessemer Foundry
and Machine company, consent judgment
for SO.
James Rodden VS. Alabama Consolidat-
ed Coal and Iron company. consent judg-
ment for $3.50.
Charles Howard VS.. Tennessee Coal,
Iron and Railroad company, consent
judgment for 500.
g. w. Hopson & Sons vs.. Lacey, Mas
sey ct al, Judgment by default for slS2.l2.
s. F. Roberts vs.. L. F. Parsons, judg-
men by default for $1o9.s1.
Charles Hambrick VS.. Western Union
Telegraph company, dismissed for want
of prosecution
New Suits.
In the city court yesterday the follow
ing suits were filed:
William M. Little VS.. Morris Improve
ment and Development company. Plaintiff
claims $1,000 damages for injuries to prop
erty caused by overflow of water on
plaintiffs land.
Pat Crowley Walter Finley and Lay
fayette Odom filed suit for 1899 damages
In each case, against the De Soto Min
Ing and Development company. Plain
lifts allege they were burned and re-
ceived personal injuries in an explosion
at the defendants mines at Iindio, on
November 20.
The judges of the city court will hold
court today.
chancery Court.
Yesterday in the chancery court the
following DEGREES were rendered:
Nancy Ann Dodd VS.. A j. Dodd ct al,
decree setting aside sale
Felicia Tedescki VS.. |. Barnette. alias
Blanche Barnard decree overruling mo-
ton to dismiss for want of equity and
sustaining demurrer and allowing twenty
days to answer.
In the case of William II. Woodward,
ct al, VS.. Annie c. Due, ct al, a decree
was rendered appointing Samuel d.
Weakley guardian ad liten for Juliette
C. Due. a minor under IA years of age.
The chancery court will take a recess
today
Young Lady Missing.
j. w Culpepper last night reported the
mysterious disappearance of his 16-yeap-
old daughter, Miss Katie The young lady
has been missing since Sunday. On that
day she left home, her parents under
standing that she was going to church.
They have not seen her since, nor heard
of her. The father, in making his re-
port, intimated the possibility of an elope-
ment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
OPENING OF NEW
RINK BRILLIANT
HlPPODRoME SKATING AUDlTo-
RUM ATTRACTS GREAT CROWD.
SKATERS HAD A MERRY TIME.
PROF. MCCONNELL MANAGER.

Beautifully illuminated for the grand
opening, the Hippodrome skating audi
torium, on the corner of Third avenue
and Seventeenth street, was ready for the
public yesterday afternoon and last night.
1t is under the management of Prof. W.
w. Mcconnell. Last night the doors were
opened promptly at 7:S0 o'clock and by
there was a solid mass of people throng-
ing the entrance to the rink When the
crowd has assembled on the inside the
capacity of the great building was taxed.
Skating commenced Immediately and
there were fully five hundred skaters on
the floor.
Professor Spiro's orchestra furnished
the music and a delightful programme
was rendered. Winslow roller skates were
adopted by the rink management. Pro-
fessor Mcconnell stated last night that
there were nine hundred to a thousand
skaters on the floor at the two sessions.
1t was a great day for the rink and a
pleasant and joyous time for the skaters.
The auditorium rink is one of the
largest and most attractive in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
Little Girl Dies.

Lillian Taylor, the l3-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Taylor, expired
last night after a months Illness with
Brights disease. The funeral services Will
be held from the home on Nineteenth
street near Twelfth avenue next We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock and inter-
ment will be made in Cedar Hilf cemetery.
The Vermillion Undertaking company is
in charge of the arrangements.
The deceased was sister of the young
Taylor who was shot several weeks ago
by Bessemer Nail and died from the re-
suits The family is Frustrated by the
death of their well loved daughter COM
ing so close upon the other calamity
The sympathy and coincidence of the COM
munity is extended to them in their grief.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
GOVERNOR TERRELL
GETS NOVEL GIFT
An Admitting Oriental Presents Him
With Silk TablecIoth and Napkins
Direct From China.

Atlanta, December 31.-(Speclal )-Gover-
nor Terrell has received Christmas pres
ent which he prizes highly. 1t consists
OF handsome table cloth and dozen
napkins of silk and beautifully decorated.
The present was from Lum Woo, prom
inent member of Atlantas Chinese col
ony, who ordered the articles direct from
China, and there is no doubt from their
appearance as to where they came from.
Some time ago Lum Woo was in trouble.
l. was claimed the highbinders were after
him and an effort was made to have him
carried to New Orleans and tried for
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
CLASH IS EXPECTED
IN BESSEMER TODAY
Police Have Not Followed the
Mayors Instructions
COMMISSION VS. MAYOR
1t Is Expected That Trouble Will Come
to Head This Morning In the
Police Court When Sull-
van Speaks.
COMMISSION VS. MAYOR

Bessemer, December 1.-(Speeial)--U
less some one changes his position tomor-
row morning the long expected conflict
between the mayor and the board of
police commissioners will come to a head,
judging from the events of today.
In the police court this morning Mayor
Sullivan called several men to act as
witnesses and read an order to Chief os
Police IL. G. Christlieb instructing him to
arrest all the vagrant women in the red
light district and to have them brought
before the tribunal tomorrow morning.
In doing SO the mayor stated that he had
repeatedly given verbal Instructions to
this effect and that he thought it was
time to enforce the law. IF this police
force will not enforce the law, we must
have one that will"
Chief ChristIieb informed Chairman l..
A. Little of the police commission of this
order from Mayor Sullivan, and received
instructions not to execute the order. Mr.
Little, in defense of his position, claims
that these women have already been ar
rested three times during the past year,
twice by the city and once by the coun-
ty, that right now after Christmas they
have no money to pay their fines and he
does not think it proper to crowd the
jail with women at a dead expense to the
city.
He says that the police force received
instructions two weeks ago to make
these arrests on the 18th of January, and
he considered that time early enough.
Mr. Little also points out that the law
under which the commission is regulated
gives the chairman the full and undis-
puted authority to manage the police
force and that he intends to follow it
out
Now the question is, what will happen
when the women fail to appear in the
court tomorrow? Mayor Sullivan implies
that he will swear in another force. Will
the city have two policemen for every
beat, two wardens, and two chiefs? Eth
er this will be the case or some one will
be forced to change his position
This brings into prominence the effort
which is being made to have the police
commission law repealed, a movement
lead by Mayor Sullivan, and which, it is
said, will be pushed by Representative
Ragsdale from this county. Mr.. Little is
confident of his position, however. 1t is
claimed by friends of the commission
plan that law will be passed placing all
police in the state under commission con-
troll.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
KENNEL
IN MARVEL CITY
Higdon viii Keep a Pack of Dogs In
the Lower End of the
County.

Bessemer, December 3l.-(Special)-It
was learned today that the rumor cur
rent Saturday in reference to the deputy
sheriff position was correct and that
George w. Jones will receive the APP
pointment
In this connection also. 1t is under
stood from a good authority that Sher
if Higdon will send a pack of his best
dogs to Bessemer and establish kennel
here of which Captain Young will have
charge. According to his promise the
sheriff ELECT will purchase the best blood
hounds in the country to be used on
the heels of the criminals in Jefferson
county. Captain Young already has a
fine dog of his own and is said to be
thoroughly capable of training the ami
Th. r-asaction tn the qf,izsns in a town
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
Saks' New Years Greeting

With the ringing OUT of the old year
yester night closed another year in the history of
this Birmingham Saks Store-the twenty-thrd
mile post, as t were.
Like all predecessors, it marks great up
ward lift and forward step to the buslness-for
which we take this occasion to thank our thou
sands of friends and patrons--both old and new,
who have made it possible.
But 1.-The mill won't run with the water
that has passed" and achieved success only
helps the future by inspiration. Our novel
ways permit of no repose even though the
zenith of last years test is higher than ever.
Because of all THAT the next things done must
be stronger, greater, broader than ever before.
Success is relative, and progress that is not
abreast of population and wealth is not progress.
To doess than LEAD in every sense would
be to reverse our NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. that have
found their largest intelligence and broadcast ap-
plcation the passed year. Good methods are
never reversed at this Saks Store.
Asking a continuance of your valued pat
ronage, we wish you and yours happy and
prosperous New Year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
Mrs. H. L. Bsrefield.

News has been received by relatives
of the sudden death, Christmas night,
of Mrs. Henry L. Barefeld, at her home
in Gosport. Ala. Mrs. Barefield was the
wife of DR.. Henry L. Barefeld, and
leaves a devoted husband and one son,
Mr.. Harris Barefield, to mourn her loss.
Mrs Bareheld was formally Miss Lollie
Eddins, of Tuscaloosa. the daughter of
the late Capt Benjamin f. Eddins, one
of Tuscaloosa most prominent citizens
in anti-bellum days. She was a sister
of Mrs Robert II. McCallum of this city,
Mrs. James A. Ogburn of Tuscaloosa,
Mrs. j. Bilsbell, of Arkansas, and Mr..
Eddins of Florida. She was a woman OF
lovely disposition and to know her was
to love her.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01

Hundreds of whistles told the story
last night of the dying of the old and the
birth of the new year
When the shrill though Impressive
sound began, there was a spontaneous up
roar of applause from every section of the
city, and for a few seconds something
like pandemonium reigned. Occasionally
there was an explosion of the saved-over
Christmas cannon cracker. those desiring
to make merry were unrestrained for a
reasonable time. Men stood still and
with heads uncovered, did reverence TO
the corpse of 1905. and pledged their feal-
ty to the new born year.
Every one on the street was full OF
spirit. Here a youngster full of exuber-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
j. L. Stoddard.

J. l.. Stoddard. aged G2 years. died
yesterday at the family home, COL Forty
third street, East Birmingham, after an
extended illness. He was an old Con-
federate veteran and a man with many
devoted friends. The body will be taken
to Union church, west of Bessemer,
leaving the house at ii a. m. today and
services will be conducted at about 2
o'clock. The remains will be laid to rest
In the Church ward
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
Old Year Passes and
The WeN Year Comes

ance, leaped into the air. and then on
light foot proceeded on his way. Here
and there the more sober. stood still,
and gazed about. Those In whose breasts
an Intoxicating JOY existed shouted
aloud, and made their presence known.
The whistles, in honor of the passing
year, were sounded at .11:50 o'clock, and
from high pitch. died gradually at the
approach Of midnight. Then as the clock
began striking the hour at which the
new year came into existence, the diving
sound burst forth with renewed strength
and its shrill message caused one to Tor
get the Yesterdays and led the thoughts
into the morrows Soon after the whis-
ties ceased to sound the streets resumed
their normal midnight tranquility.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
May Not Raise Price After All.

Atlanta, December 31-(Special) THE
saloonkeepers of Atlanta held a prelim-
mary meeting with a view to taking
some steps towards raising the price OF
drinks to 20 cents, particularly mixed
drinks The meeting was not largely at
tended, and those who We're present at
tributed this fact to the Jealousy that
is prevalent among the saloon men. There
appears to be some doubt now as to
whether the plan Will go through.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
ANNOUNCEMENT

We will open a branch store
at Minis B. Stones place, 1904
End Ave, on or about January
LIST, 1907. With a full line of
fine Bakery Goods. We will
make a special delivery every
evening for the home going
crowds, everything right fresh
and hot from the ovens mouth,
just right for the evening meal.
Come help us make this stand a
success.
HIGHLAND BAKERY.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
Alseciras Convention sisL.d

Madrid December 31.-The fofmaI aIon.
ing of the Algeciras conve1 ito, +oot
place at the state department. bara N.
oay III lhe presence 81 'le representatives.
VI an inc nations "no TX part in the
conferences. ne ialiiioali b n of the United
SUITES cohea,ls tlie ition formulated
American delegation to t,ho conssr.nca
on Apru : Hhu .ne leso tition passed by
inc American Se"eeo on l December ~.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01

murder. WoA aimed he had never been
u New OrleA and was in St. Louis at
the time the rime was committed. He
had some difficulty, however. in proving
an alibl but Governor Terrell gave him
every opportunity to do so before passing
on the case and when the governor fin
ally refused to honor the requisltIon on !.
the showing made. Woo almosI over.
whelmed him with his gratitude The
Christmas present followed as L. result
of this incident.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
NOTICE.

On Tuesday, Jan. LIST, follow
ing schedule of freight trains
will be run:
For Bessemer-6:15 a. M,
1925 a. m.
For Ensley and Pratt-6::30
a. M. 9 a. m.
For East Lake, Woodlawn,
Gate City and Boyles-9:00
a. m.
B'har1. Ry., 1t. & P. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
E. T. Shaw & Sons, Undertakera
Green Undertaking Company.
Mrs. WinsIow,s SOOTHING syrup.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold
by druggists in every part Of the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslows
Soothing Syrup and take no other kind.
Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHS the
CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
all pain, CURES WIND collie. and Is
twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01
Into Bankruptcy.

Aaron Ginzler, proprietor of dry goods
store in Bessemer has been declared bank
rupt and his place of business is closed.
J. Fl. Wallace was appointed receiver The
liabilities are said to be about $4,000,
and the assets only $780, The stock will
probably be sold out.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-01

with such a large population of negroes
as this cannot be underestimated and will
be appreciated in this end of the county.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-06-21
GOOD IDEA FOR MATCHES.
Double Enders Popular Aiming smok.
ers In Mexico.

Mexico may be behind us in some
things, but she has us lsshed to the
wheel when 1t comes to inakiTFs
matches" said a man Just in from the
land Of the Montezumas as he handed
out a wax lucifer with a head on each
end.
Il saw nothing but double ended
matches while | was away, and Ican
tell you that they ave ones record
with the Recording Angel. II you dig
down in your pocket and find one
match the chances are that you are
sure OF a light. because II n end
goes out the other is left. These old
time matches, just revived, that splut-
ter brilliant sparks may be all right
when 1t comes to pleasing the baby,
but the fellow who puts on the mar
ket a double ended match will find
q ready demand"
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-06-21
BLACK, ITCHING SPOTS ON FACE.
Physician Called It Eczema In Worst
Form-Patient Despaired Of Cure
Cuticura Remedies Cured Her.

about four years ago 1 was aflict-
ed with black splotches all over my
face and a few covering my body,
which produced a severe itching irri-
tation, aud which caused me a great
deal of suffering, to such an extent
that | was forced to call in two of the
leading physicians of -. After a
thorough examination of the dreaded
complaint they announced 1t to be
skin eczema in the worst form. Their
treatment did me no good. Finally l
became Respondent and decided to dis
continue their services. My husband
purchased a single set of the Cuticura
Remedies, which entirely stopped the
breaking out. l continued the use OF
the Cuticura Remedies for six months,
and after that every splotch was en-
tirely gone. ! have not felt a symptom
of the eczema since, which was three
years ago. Mrs. Lizzie E. Sledge, $40
Jones Ave-, Selma, Ala, Oct. %, 1905"
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-06-21
Poisoned with Diamonds.

The jeweler replaced tenderly IN
It's cast the unmounted ~pear-shaped
diamond.
II could kill you with that" he said.
81 could poison you with 1t. fou
would die in a few hours"
But diamonds are not poisonous?"
Indeed they are. ground up. There
have been a numbe: of suicides by
diamond dust among gem cutters.
Swallow diamond dust, and death
will ensue very quickly. The symp.
toms will be the same as though
%strvchnine had been taken"