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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-03-15

Death of Mrs. c. r. Neiswonqer,
Mrs. c. r. Neiswonger, aged 81
years, died at New Berlin ThursdaI
afternoon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-03-15

ceived the consolation prize. Refresh
ments we're served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
Personal and General.

Mrs. B. NJ Huey and Miss Neva and Clare Huey of Marion are the guests of MT. and Mrs Eugene l.. Huey on their way home from a trip to the Jamestown exposition.
 The Rev Father Felan. pastor of St. Marys church of Mobile, was in the city today. as the guest of Father O'Brien of St. Aloysius' church. Father Felan was assistant at St Paul's church nearly twenty-four years ago. and he states that the great growth of the entire district is simply wonderful. He is we'll known both in this city and Birmingham, where he has hosts of friends and Is one of the most prominent men in religious work in the state.
 Mrs. w. Smith Eidge is confined to her bed with an attack of fever.
 Bessemer Chapter No. lOl, R A. M, will hold an important meeting tomorrow evening for the purpose of baloting on applications. High Priest Samuel Stein makes the request that every member make a special effort to attend
 Maud Tracy. the little child of MT. and Mrs. l.. T. Tracy. died yesterday at their home in Thompsontown, and the funeral took place this afternoon at Saddler' 8 cemetery, and was in charge of Kennedy Bros.
 Miss Gladys Huffman who was elected several weeks ago to a position su- pernumerary teacher in the public schools. has rendered her resignation to secretary of the board, I. A. Lewis. A letter was also received from Mr. Lewis from Miss Henderson of Charleston. s. C.. who was also appointed to a teachership in which she stated that owing to continued i'll health she would be unable to teach at all this year. This leaves two vacancies. which will have to be filled, and 6 mect- ing of the board will be called within the next day or two to appoint teachers to fill them.
 Charles McCord, carpenter. while en- gagged in repairing well at the residence of MT. Dederick at Jonesboro. this morn ing, had the misfortune to miss his foot ing on the raOf at the top of the well and cell quite a distance. sustaining severe injuries to his neck, arms and shoulder. was given immediate medical assist ance, and it is not thought that the in- juries will amount to anything serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
BOND ISSUES ALL PASS IN BESSEMER Rush Gets Highest Vote of the
 Whole Ticket THREE SEPARATE ISSUES For Schools s5o,ooo Will Be Used, for Sewers S25,ooo and for Fire
 Department
 $75oo.
THREE SEPARATE ISSUES

besseGler September 9-(Special )--The election of city officers to govern the af- fairs of the city for the next year De 1 ginning September H. in accordance with l the new municipal code, was held today and passed off very quietly, as there was no opposition to any of the candidates The polls were ope nrrom a. m to i D. m., and while the vote cast was not as | large as that cast Tn the primary. t 1 proved that a good deal of interest was still being taken.
 Below is given full list of the officers anu the votes as cast: l For dyor, Walter L. Rush 24l l for alderman, First ward. r. l. Batsop 2S5
 For alderman, First ward I. A. Lewis. | 2SO.
 1 For alderman, Second ward, Lacy Ed mundston, 23.s
 For alderman, Second ward j. S Win ters 239.
 Fol alderman, Third ward, J. W. Long. 239
 For alderman, Third ward A. A. Ross 1 23l.
 S '''Noi Hihlis r Ouflu NhGu, Aaron Grimes, 237 For alderman, Fourth ward Ed Tnom- as. 2SS.
 The total vote cast was 24 and Mayor elect Rush received 241, which is indeed very fine showing
 In fact, the ticket came very near be- Ing voted straight down the line. and ca .h member of the new council will take his seat among the body feeling that he was but there because the people had con0- dence in him and felt quite sure that he would do his full duty towards the city.
 The bond issue, which was also voted on at the same time. was full of interest. as the question as to whether ii would carry or not was a much mooted one.
 The vote as cast on the three issues Is as follows
 For the issuance of s5O,Ooo worth of bonds for building a new school 122 for and 10j against
 For the issuance of $35.OO0 worth If bonds for paying for storm sewers, t33 for and 96 against.
 For the issuance of $500 for improving the fire department l64 for and 70 against.
 ss will be seen from the above. inc school bond issue did not have such easy sailing, while the storm sewer vote farad some better. The vote on the improve ment for the fire department was a very good one, and proved conchsively that the people are decidedly in favor of any thing that will advance the service of this department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
At the Bijou.

Anita, the Singing Girl" a musical comedy drama which opened d week s engagement at the Bijou theatre last night proved to be very well acted and prettily mounted. The scenery was bright and new and some of the sets were particularly pleasing to the eye. Miss Eva Westcott, who takes the leading role. that of Anita. is a young woman of no small ability. She is talented and has wining personality that instantly established her IS q favorite at the Bijou theatre last night Miss Westcott was suffering from hoarseness last night and her song numbers were given under this dsad- vantage. At that, she won applause and made many friends as the singing girl. The story of the play is rathe interesting and is developed with some regard for it's dramatic possibilities Anita is a street singer, d waif, who was stolen from her father at an early age by former lover of her mothe and brought up to hate her father. This unknown father, who she has been led to believe, cruelty wronged her, protects the girl when she be- comes a street singer and events rush rapidly to a conclusion that leaves lit tie to be desired from patrons of melo- drama. The support proved to be above the average. Henry J. Spanerman was effective as the Spanish master of Anita and Frederick Montague. remembered as the star of "The Ninety and Nine" made the most of his opportunities as
 
 of the singing girl. The remaining members of the company did credita- bly,. The production, being attractive and pleasing, was made more so by quite an extensive list of musical num- bers, rendered by Miss Westcott and members of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

Deeds of conveyance were filed In the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions of 5000 and over:
 Mrs. Nellie Dillon to William A. Burns, lot %. in welch's addition to BirminS- ham, being 50 feet front on Euclid ave nue and St James street: consideration. s575o.
 J. w Wells to Daniel Watkins, lots 8, and 5, in block l, Ensley Highlands; consideration, s1200.
 J. c. Almon to John w. Martin; lots 13 and h. in block 54, Ensley Highlands consideration, sl400.
 Roy Mccullough and Minnie Looney to J. w. Howard. lots in Powells addition to Birmingham; consideration, S11bO.
 o. w Fidler to Bettie Grim. lot or Tenth avenue and Sixth street, North Birmingham; consideration. $125O.
 w. White to John w. Martin. lot '. in block al. Ensey Highlands; considera- ton. $l025.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
At the New Gayety.

The Rice & Barton Burlesque com pany, which opened a week engage ment a t the Gayety theatre with mati- nee yesterday afternoon. is a first class burlesque orga anization and the initial performances were good. As usual in the burlesque houses, the programme consists of two burlesque bills and an plio of vaudeville. For this season Rice X Barton have two skits that are quite funny and well mounted giving oppor- tunities for the comedians to exert themselves and for the girls to apepar in musical specialties. The first bur letta is entitled Broadway After Twelve" and the second. The Great White Way" In both of them the principal comedians, Rice and Barton, are conspicuous. They have had many years of experience in burlesque and they are about the best in the business. Their shows are always snappy and above the average. The two burlettas brought much laughter and applause yesterday, while the vaudeville proved to be both varied and entertaining. Mil dred Gilmore in song and story, was wall received. The Nicodemus Trio gave rave a musical speciality that was not by any means new, but was worth while Bert Baker gave an excellent speciality, while Pierce and Mazie did did a novel act that won deserved ap- plause MT. Pierce sang songs and danced Miss Mazie supporting with Gibson girl posturing and quick changes of costume into character narts Mckee and Van presented a rattling dancing speciality. Manager yost continues to enforce his rules of strict order at the GayetN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
NOBODY CLAIMS
 THE LITTLE PIGS
PROHIBITION WOMEN SAY THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE AND ARE INDIGNANT OVER MOTTO, ROOT FOR PROHIBITION"

The women of the prohibition central committee, and the chairman of the mems committee are indignant over the introduction of pigs" in cigar stores and drug stores with a solicitation for money, Root for Prohibition"
 They say they have had nothing to do with it, that none of the committees are in any way connected with 1t. and they claim that some one wishing to do the prohibition cause harm is to blame for the trick. They say that it is just one of the many false tricks that will be played in this fight
 If the pigs are not removed in tn c next few hours some action will be taken to find out the perpetrator of the ruse and to force them into the public eye.
 The ladies will not make any per sonal solicitation whatever, having de- cided to only accept free will offerings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10

The following candid and thoughtful letter on the subject Of local option de- serves the careful consideration of ev- cry voter who has the moral and material welfare of his community at heart:
 Paris. Texas. Hon C. H. Smith, Sherman, Texas.
 Dear Sir-Your favor of the 3Oth inst relative to the prohibition election which takes place in Grayson county and asking my views to the same, has been received. This is business question of mo- ment to our people and being citizen to be affected by said election, l feel that 1 have the right to express my Ideas on it. | will not attempt in this letter to discuss the wisdom or folly Of surnptu- ary laws I grant freely that those ad- vocating prohibition think it best for the people. If this is true in fagt it should become a law; if 1t is une 1t should be so stated. Theor is the thing, but observation and experience are better. When prohibition was submitted to vote of the people of Texas. l voted Tor it in good faith. Since June g. 1890, have faithfully endeavoES1 to enforce prohibi- ton laws of the United States prevailing in the Indian territory in my jurisdiction. I have had the assistance of competent and faithful district attorneys and mar shals, excellent grand and petit juries, in fact everything that could be desired to make the law effective, if 1t could be made so. My experience has taught me that it is folly to believe for a mo- ment that it can be successfully pro hibted 1t leads to all manner of eva sions even to perjury and subornauon of perjury It builds up fueds locally which frequently result in personal con ficts and in some instances murder Is the result.
 Notwithstanding the rigid prosecution the traffic is unabated; in fact, If any differences. increases. Feuds exist In each nelghborhood, growing out of prosecutions for violations of the prohibitory law. Per jury becomes common and the other of- lenses heretofore mentioned are only in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
JUDGE D. E. BRY YANT
Practical Experience With Probton-A Forceul Expos tion of the Evils of the Experiment Backed by all the
 Powers of the United States-Cannot be Enforced

, cidents connected with this question. The evil is not repressed in the slightest degree. and the other evils above named are inflicted upon society in addition thereto. It may be said that this is pc cuiar to the Indian country. l think not. It is due solely to the fact that the people regard it as matter of taste as to what they eat and drink and human nature is the same everywhere under sim liar conditions.
 My experience is that prohibtory laws do not prohibit; that they do no good, but to the contrary they are extreme ly hurtful. There is but one answer to this, and it is that you can not legislate successfully upon what men regard as a matter of taste. When legislation trenches upon taste the citizen will vio- late the law with impunity, and in so do- ing he does not regard himself as q criminal.
 Whenever local option exists you will find lawless persons who will sell to any and everybody wherever they can, not re- specting minority or other conditions. The courts will be flooded with prosecutions, and there will be but few convictions and the expense will be very large.
 Under the license system, where the man who sells Is under bond. young men under age will be protected, not entirely but to a great extent; but when local option carries every evasion and subter- fuge will be restorted to and where the party is pursuing an illegal business, and for money. ne will sell to minors and all others alike without the responsibility of a solvent bond. by which he could he forced to answer In damages.
 I have the greatest respect for the opinion of all people upon this question: whether they think as ] do or otherwise but this is a matter of moment to our people. and l simply state the above facts as my opinion, based upon my observation of this question, even when backed by the United States. which every one knows Is more feared by the lawbreaker than the local law. Yours very truly,
 D. E. BRYANT Judge |. s. Courb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
RURAL DELIVERY ROUTES.
Over Eight Hundred Are In Operation
 and More Wanted.

Washington, September 9.-(Special)- On September the state of Alabama had in operation S52 rural free delivery routes. with T applications for new routes pend ing. according to a report issued by the postoffice department today. By congress slonal districts the routes are divided as follows: First district, 10; Second district, s Third district. 149; Fourth district, TOT. Fifth district, 100; Sixth district, Sl. Seventh district, 133; Eighth district, 92; Ninth district, 7S.
 George Randolph is here after the An niston postmastership. There are num- Der of applicants from other applicants pending. The First Assistant Postmaster General returns to Washington tomor- row and he will take up the case In a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
Jewish Services End.

he reform Jewish services that bave been held in the temple since yesterday evening closed this evening at sundown. ana the services this year were espciallv beautiful, and were well attended. The lectures were given by MT. Ferdinand Hllsch of Marion, O.. who Is at present student of the Hebrew Union college of Cincinnati. MT. Hirsch expects to be ordained rabbi In 1909, He has been highly complimented on all sides for the masterly and graceful way in which he handled the lectures. Mr. Hlrsch is only v years of age, but his many friends and admirers predict for him brilliant career whcn he enters upon the duties connec. ed with the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
ARTICLES SUPPRESSED. Germany Objects to Certain Phases of The Hauue Agreement.

The Hague. September 9.-The articles concerning the treatment of subjects Of neutral powers in the territory of bellig- erents to which Germany objected at the plenary conference last Saturday were suppressed today by the committee on land warfare, after a long discussion.
 The delegate of the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, which, according to the treaty of London of 1867. Is neutral ter ritory introduced a motion, which was unanimously adopted. that the powers urge their subjects when they are in the territory of beligerents to respect the laws regarding the observance of neutral ity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10

"McFadden's Row of Flats" which has received the hattering comment from both press and public for the past three seasons wherever It has appeared. which is a guarantee of it's merits as q pure. wholesome comedy of genuine and hearty laughs. look over tn e names of the artists engaged in the company which will give the play 1t the Jefferson theatre Thursday after noon and night is sufficient to dispel any doubt on the second proposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
Services of Orthodox Worshipers

The services of the orthodox Jewish wor- shipers are being held at the Masonic hall and are being conducted by Rabbi Con teaur Of Birmingham. Instead of lasting only one day, as do the services of those or the other faith. these services last for forty-elgnt hours, and while they sta ted last evening at o'clock. they will not conclude until tomorrow evening at G. The service is very impressive one. and has been largely attended. Rabbi Conteaur is we'll known in this district where he has delivered a good many lectures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
Join the crowd; buy a lot at Atlandboro.

The office of the Alabama State Fair has been moved to the Fair Grounds on So. Ensley and North Bessemer car line. Call Bell phone 3378. Mail ad- dress P. o. Box 262, Birming- ham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
Special Council Meetino.

special meeting of the City Council was held this morning in the Mayors S office for the purpose of swearing in two men to look after the registration at the polls this morning. The meeting was caused by the fact that the gentlemen that were originally appointed to serve Tn this capacity were compelled to be out of the city today, and the law required that two others be sworn to take their places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
ST. BERNARD COLLEGE
ALABAMA CENTRAL FEMALE COLLEGE

 school pupils English    Person  B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10

All the week. with matinees
 Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. { Anita, the Singing Girl"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
AT THE. GAYETY.

. All the week, with daily matt :.
 ' nees-Rice & Barton's Burlesquers. 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
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BIRMINGHAM COLLEGE.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
ATTHE BIJOU.

Thursday afternoon and night ''McFadden's Row of Flats"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10

MT. and Mrs. Ernest Bussey are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. w. W. Bussey at their home at Norwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10

Miss Carol Gray has returned to At lanta, after a charming visit to the Misses Ward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10

MT. Norman Orcutt has entirely recov- cred from his recent illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10

Mrs. Dabney and Miss Kate Dabney have returned from North Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10

Mir. Courtney Sweet has entered Bing ham college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10

Mrs James E. Gill is now in New York.
 Miss Eula Weakleys condition was con sidered somewhat more favorable yester- day. With her parents. Judge and Mrs. Weakley, she returned from Knoxville a few days ago where sine had been i'll for several weeks in a private hospital there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
Will Open Sept.16. 1907
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10

The regular meeting of the board of directors of the Young Womens' Christian Association will beh cid this afternoon building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10

Miss Emily Morrlss has returned from Suliyaus Island and Edgefield, S. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10

Mrs Edward II. Cabaniss is still at Tate Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10

Mrs. Robert II. Coffman left Saturday for Ohio and on her return will be at home with Mrs. Barnes at her Hunts vile avenue residence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10

Mrs s. w. John has left Norfolk, Va, and is now at Edgeheld, s. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-10
"McEadden,s Row of Flats.

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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-12-11

pear at its masthead and neither Of
them are fortunate enough to possess
any large blocks of railroad stock.
strl we believe and have always be-
lieyed that they are great builders
Of cities, great captains Of industry
and the most magnificent developers
in the world. hence they ought to re-
celve the same treatment that other
mammot enterprises do at the hands
Of the law-making bodies Of the
country.
What we would like to see is jus
tice that is justice" and along this
line we beg to submit for the consid-
Grafton OF our Augusta contemporary.
that the News was one OF the three
daily papers in Georgia that support
ed Governor Hoke Smith for the
great office he now occupies.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-12-11
THE HopKINsvlLLE OUTRAGE.


The outrageous crimes of the so.
called Might Riders" at Hopkins
vile. Ky, seem astounding in dis
trict that makes professions to civil
izatidn. Naturally the law-abiding
citizens Of Kentucky are deeply NOR
titled and kenly distressed at such
an exhibition Of anarchy. There is
no possible excuse for these demon
STATIONS Of lawiessnesz Of the most
despicable kind Two hundred
thousand dollars worth of property Of
leading citizens destroyed by a mob
Of terrorists, the streets of a pros
porous little city turned into scene
Of fusilade. mdiscriminate attacks
made upon unofrending people and
all under the cowardly methods OF
the minight assassin, constitute mel
ancholy picture and a n common
tary one one Of tho mostH dangerous
menaoes to American in itutions
the mob
The work of the might Riders
grew out of their hostility TO tobacco
men who .rAfused to combine with the
warehousa bool and who insisted
upon the right to make Independent
sales of their tobacco. Whether or
not the American Tobacco Company
operates as trust lie violation Of
the antitrust laws. that the independ-
eut dealers had the right to sell to
that company 50 long as they entered
into a conspiracy in restraint Of
trade.
1t is almost ineonceivabla how
such outrages rs those OF the "Night
Rides" have been engaging in can
take place in a civilized country. They
suggest the dire dofngs OF Russian
anarchists. The law.abiding citizens
e. the country at large will earnestly
hope to see Governor Beckham and
fho proper local authorities make CIV
cry eHort to bring these anareh .sts
80 Justice, ana it is The duty of every
citizen 81 Hopkinsyiile and that com
muaity 10 cooperate in the work OF
apprenending and severely furnishing
The men who took part IN SO diaboll-
cal % crime.
rhe incidents go 70 show how far
the mob spirit MI. 80 when public
sentiment fails to assert itself q .
practical way againt it.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-12-11

Maybe those negroes pulled for
stealing bottles from the Mecca sa-
loon the other night had that prohibit
ton law in mind and thought they
we're loaded
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-12-11

Correspondence solicited, but to
receive attention. letters must be
accompanied by a responsible name
not for publication. but as a
guarantee Of good faith.
Rejected communications viii be
returned If accomps 7ied by postage.
Remittance should be made ov
postal note. check, money order
or registered letter
Address
News Publishing Co.,
Brunswick, Ga.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-12-11

Perhaps that cold weather in
Gotham was too chilly for all the
bent up warmth of our friend. John
Temple Graves.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-12-11

They are calling the Georgia pro
hibit.on law, iuggernaut. And the
the Tampa Times says 1t ought to
be jug o'naught
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-12-11

Things do look sqaally for secre-
tary Taft. wife nearly drowned,
mother at deaths door and boom
busted.