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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-21
Fisher-Hopkins.

Huntsville, December 20.-(Speeial.)- Thomas M. Fisher, well-known and prominent young railroad man of Meri dian, Miss, and Miss Clatie Janette Hopkins were married yesterday after noon at the residence of the brides father. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. B. G. Mitchell, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, U. s. A., in the presence of small company of friends and relatives. The bride is the attractive daughter of F. M. Hopkins, who recently moved here with his family from Shelbyville, Tenn, and purchased the Spring City Touring mill. MT. and Mrs. Fisher have gone to Shelbyville to spend the holidays, after which they will go to Meridian to reside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-21
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
Birmingham Cases of Interest Decided
 By Court Thursday.

Montgomery. December 20-(Special.)- The following decisions were handed down by the supreme court yesterday: Tyson, c. J.-Walter Pittman vs. State of Alabama, appeal from Monroe circuit court; affirmed. Dock johnson vs State of Alabama, appeal from Pike circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 The State of Alabama ex rel, ct al. vs. Emmett A. Matthews, appeal from Chil- ton circuit court affirmed. State of Alabama vs. Etowah Lumber company, appeal from judgment and or der of judge of Tuscaloosa county court. on habaes corpus proceedings; reversed and rendered. Haralson, J.-Andy Murphy vs. of Alabama appeal from Nc court; affirmed. Antwine Heningburg vs-
 bama. appeal from Mobile affirmed.
 Peoples Bank and Trust co Tissier Hardware company, al Selma city court; affirmed.
 Lehman-Durr company vs. G Folmar ct al., appeal from Mol chancery court; affirmed.
 Ex parte Rose Smith, petition of prohibition, etc. rule nisi mao and prohibition awarded.
 Drennen & Company, ct al. vs. Investment company, appeal from ker law and equity court; reversed remanded.
 Birmingham Railway, Light and Pc company vs. Peter Lee, appeal from mingham city court affirmed
 Birmingham Railway, Light and Powe company vs Georgia Lee. appeal from Birmingham city court; affirmed.
 Birmingham Railway Light and Power company vs Porter Landrum, pro ami, appeal from Birmingham city court; af- firmed.
 Frank Fits ct al. vs. Phoenix Auction company, appeal from Birmingham city court; affirmed.
 Nose Davis vs. State of Alabama, ap- peal from Talladega city court; affirmed.
 Simpson, J.-Evans Marble company vs. D. J. Mcdonald & Company, appeal from Mobile circuit court; affirmed.
 James A. Mclean, as ex'r et., ct al. vs. LOrena B. MdTllIl tL dl., dppcdi Aiohi 4"o- bile probate court; affirmed.
 Southern Timber and Investment com pany vs the English Manufacturing com- pany. appeal from Clarke circuit court; reversed and remandad.
 Rowena Lorah vs. Calvin Emerson, a2- peal from Mobile circuit court; reversed and remanded. . Ben Harris vs. state Of Alabama, ap- peal from Elnorc circuit court; reversed and rendered.
 Bobo Parker vs. state ot Alabama, ;tp- peal from CoosL ci4cult court; affirmed.
 Anderson, Wood. ,iclSerson Supply company vs. Lois CoocioIl ct al, appeal from Birmingham city Gouu: affirmed.
 The town of Brighton vs. Cisero Miles, appeal from the city court of Bessemer; appeal dismissed.
 D. H. Brazeal vs. commissioners court of Blount county, appeal from Blount cir cult court: affirmed.
 Fox Henderson ys. Mayfield Woolen Mills, appeal from Coffee circuit court; reversed and rendered.
 Walter Eugene vs. the state of Ala bama, appeal from Jefferson criminal court; affirmed.
 John Humphreys vs. the state of Ala bama, appeal from Jefferson criminal court affirmed.
 Rosa Ward vs the state of Alabama, appeal from Jefferson criminal court; af- firmed.
 Sam Cobb vs. the state of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-21
in Selma Mise Annie kennedy f

folk in Selma, Miss Annie Kennedy in Centreville, Misses Mary DeBardeleben, Margaret Boardman, Maria Locke, Minna Grote and Lalle Tice in Greensboro; Miss Alice Wyman in Tuscaloosa Miss Eliza beth M. Haley in Jasper, Misses Lila McMahon and Ruby Lawhon in Living ston, Miss Sidney Kyle in Scottsboro, Miss Pearlee Wilson in Mobile, Miss Annie c. Moore in Atlanta, Miss Mary s. Pink ston in Shorter. Miss Mannela de Ovies in Birmingham, Miss Merle M. Stephens In Salem, Miss Elizabeth Burke in Ever green. Miss Sarah Connolly in Montgom- cry, Miss Leo Sanders in Dothan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-21
WiIliams-De

Sheffield, December 20.-(Special) )-Miss Dora Williams, a popular young lady of this city. and Mir. Otto DeWees of the Canal were married yesterday afternoon at the home of the brides parents at 4:2O o'clock After the ceremony, which was witnessed by number of friends, MT. and Mrs. DeWees left for Decatur to visit his parents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-21
oraanlst eoes To New York.

Decatur, December 20.-(Speeial.) )-Prof. at the First Presbyterian church in this city, has resigned his position here to accept a position in New York city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-21
Purchase of Silver,

Washington, December 20.--The treasury today purchased 30o,0oo ounces of silver for delivery at New Orleans, Denver and Philadelphia at .5T cents per fina ounce.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-19
BOOKS FOR USE IN SCHOOLS
& ON WA SHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY

Suggestive list OF books in tho vir-
Einin state Library for use In the pub
lie schools n contiect!on with the cele-
dredth and sevcnty-hfth anniversary
OF the birth of General Washington;
also, references In periodicals to be
4 found In tho library. Prepared by Mrs.
L.. G. Minor, Reference librarian:
Washington and Llncoln's Anniver-
sariey, 1907. BY Catharine L. Craig.
Tho Youth Of Washington. BY S.
Weir Mitchell, NJ. y.
Soldier and Patriot BY i. NJ. Owen.
George Washington. by Henry
Cabot Lodge, 1889; 2 volumes.
The Life OF George Washington BY
Edward Everett.
A New Chapter In tho EARLY Life
of Washington. BY John Pickcll
A Life Of Washington. BY James X.
Pauldlng. 1871; volumes.
Washington Centennial Souvenir.
The shingtons. BY John Nassau
Slmpkinson.
BY James Ross Snowden.
washington BY Henry T. Tuckerman.
A Discourse on the Death Of General
Washington. BY James Madison. D. D..
George Washington. BY Horace z.
Scuddcr
Letters and Recollections OF George
Washington. 1906.
George Wsaasshington. BY william Q.
Life OF Washington. BY Virginia r.
Townsend. 1887.
The Washington Centennial Cclcbra-
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ton In New York, 1889.
Wasllingtop--A Drama In Five Acts.
BY Martin e. Topper, 1876.
from l!S9 to 1891. Edited by Benson
j. Losing.
Remarks on Washington's letters.
BY Jared Sparks.
Memorials OF George, Mary and Mar
tha Washington. by James Walter.
Tho story, of Mary Washington BY
Marian Harland
Martha Washington. BY Anne Ilol-
lingsWorth Wharton.
Washington's Farewell Address to
the Peoplcfof the United States.
Somo.Colonial Mansions. BY Thomas
Allen Glenn, Vol; L. PIP. 1888,
Washington and Lincoln: A Com
paratiye Study. BY l.. p. Powell. Re-
view OF Reviews, Vol. XXI1I., page 1911.
Washington: Birthday of. 1S00-19o0.
BY F.W. Crane Outlook, Vol. LxIv.,.
Il Aatehet and cherry Tree story,
| earliest printed version OF. BY r. Rod.
| man. Critic. Vol. XLTY.. page ZIG.
Last Portrait of Washington, by DIR,
Dicli. BY J. n. Dennis. Century. Vol.
Mount Vernon In washlngton's Time.
lllustra IT. Century. Vol. LxxI1
Old Garden at Mount Vernon. BY r..
e. LcupD. illustrated Century. Vol.
LXX11.5 pages 1919.
Washington: Poem: BY g, Meyrich.
Overland IN. 50, Vol. XLv1l.. page
12G--Ecbruary, 1906,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-19
a Sign Of the Times.

a campaign is now on In Indian,no.
us 70 raise fund for a new V \,
=. a. euilding in that city. and tho
Nows, the leading newspaper of In
dlanapolis. says that it will succeed
Inc News Is giving tho cause its
moral and active support, and declares
thnt the association Is doing an nd :
prabie work, Offering facilities for
culture. education, and wholesome
amusenaents and social life that are a
boon and blessing to Increasing num-
bers OF young men, who but for what
the association offers might be WITH
out resource or drift into OWL ways
OF life 1t heartily commcnds the
movement. and urges all who can Ia
give as they are able to this WORTHY
cause.
1t is an encouraging sign that tho
leading newspapers of large cities in
al parts of the country are aiding and
encouraging these movements in the
interest OF young men. It denotes pro-
gress in morality. It shows that there
is public recognition OF the fact, SO
we'll stated tie other night BY Mayor
Mccarthy. that morality lies at tbs
foundation of all progress. 1t denotes
public recognition OF the fact that
money expended in promoting the
moral welfare of young men is money
Well Invested, and will yield the best
returns.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-19
The Old North State.

In a recent speech in Charlotte, Gov
ernor Glenn made the following eS-
hibit OF progress for North Carolina:
I'VE now have in North Carolina
100000 PERSONS when we. had only
100000 thirty-six wears ago. Our
wealth has increased from $3.50, 900
to a billion dollars: our debt has been
reduced from $4,000, 900 to absolute ly
nothing. We have s1o.ooo,o0O assets
with which to meet outstanding obli-
cations of s6,oooOOO. rhirty-six years
ago we had no spindles to speak Of
no roads; we We're known as the Rim
Van Wrinkle State. Now all this has
changed. Five years ago North Caro-
lima stood third in cotton manufacture
ing n the United States; now we
stand second, and two years from now
we shall be first"
But while making progress in trade
and industry, North Carolina has been
growing also In education. Her schools
have kept pace with her factories, and
IN her public school system, as well
as in her university and colleges, she
can make an exhibit OF which any
State might be proud: and much Of II
is due to the energy and uncriiice Of
Thomas d. McIvcr. to whose memory
q monument is soon to be erected
Iiurrah for the Old North State!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-19
The Voice Of the People

The Dispatch has received
several communications from citizens
sustaining rs position that plxon's
.ciansman" should DO kept out OF
Richmond. One OF our correspondents
says; .
LET me thank you for your cdl-
torial, Cut "rhe Clansman" Out
when saw the flaming posters, in
passing the street yesterday, 1t
occurred to me that this IS no time
for such scenes. We all know how
narrowing were those days, but now
yve have peace, blessed peace, and ]
am glad you wish to continue it,
Another correspondent, who is ne.
gro. says:
kindly accept the endorsement o
our corporation Of your expression ans
position taken In yoicing our protes
against second production in GU
city OF This clansman,' Your frank
ness has caused us 10 feel Indebted I,
You, and tends to stimulate our con
serted efforts TO maintain between tn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-19
TRAIN KILLS HIM.
Jumps Away From One Train;
Is Killed by Another.

[Specinl3to The Tilnes- -ispatch.l
A. DANYILLE. VA. February lS.-Mon-
roe Conner, aged twenty-tllree years. and
an operative In the new cotton mills
ut schoolfleld was struck by n north
bound Southern Railway passenger
train shortly after midnight Saturday
night and died three hours later or
his injuries. Conner and a number Of
his companions were returning to
Schoolheld when the accident occurred.
While passing the crossing Conner
lodged Il southbound train, but was
struck from tho rear by tho passenger
tain. Tho man came here about five weeks
ago from Anderson, S. c.. where he has
q mother and two sisters.
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races that amcable feeling essential t.

races that a,nicable feeling essential to
good government"
Tho Times Dispatch is not ashamed
TO confess that one OF Its reasons Tor
asking that tho Dixon play DO pro-
hiblted is that 1t has consideration Tor
the feelings Of tho large body OF re-
spectacle negro citizens Of this city.
This may be sentimental v'ow' put
The Times. Dispatch is not ashamed OF
an honest sentiment. Moreover, IT be-
leves that such consideration on the
part OF the white folks Is tho best
means OF elevating the black folks. In
crcasing their own self-rcspect and
promoting the spirit OF frlondliness be-
tween the races.
Apart from this, Tho Clansman" Is
not a ft play to be presented In a
Southern theatre Its apologlsts say
is a great historic drama which should
be welcomed in the South MS q means
of teaching our children tho truths Of
history. Every man must be his own
judge OF what is decent and what Ia
Indecent, but there are scenes III Dix
ons play so revolving and disgusting
that we would not dare describe them
In these columns; and as for the ''in-
structlve" feature, we prefer that tho
children OF Richmond should be for
ever ignorant of reconstruction than
that they should receive instruction
in that school.
The Times Dispatch thinks that the
play should DO prohibited. But If 1t
must como, the people Of Richmond
would honor themselves by refusing to
patron1se It. Surely no father who
Knows anything about 1t will allow
ms children to witness the perform
ance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-19
Academy''If Were King"
Bijou-"rhe Curse OF Drink"
Bostock's-Wild Animal Show.
misunderstanding Rink.
At the Biiou.

At the Bijou.
The Curse Of Drink" is q thriller OF
thrlIlers, and played to the evident de-
light OF a houseful OF melodrama lovers
at the Bijou last evening. 1t Is a typical
Blaney play, Astounding in cheap sent'-
ment, gun-play and lines for the gallery.
There are the hero the heroine. the
wrongcd woman and the villainous
heavy" who manages to thwart the
hero UP to the last act. Tho scenery
is realistic, and the railroad scene In par
ticular Is q marvel OF Bijou stage realism.
Tho best work In the cast is done by r.
Aug. Anderson. who portrays Bill Sanford.
n slave to-, drink His work Is really
painstaking and creditnble. The rest CT
the cast do not distinguish themselves
but are fully equal to the demands made
upon them. W. w. Crimans. as a rail-
road president; Harry Winfield, as his
son, and Mildred Hyland. as Nellie San
ford. deserve special mention. and the
work OF Baby Mincrvn, as the tot. should
not be passed ~ unmentioned. The play
is In five acts and eight scenes. with
enough excitement to supply twice as
many acts, and those who like the Bla-
ney productions will not be disappointed
In 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-19
In Miss Hudgins's Honor.

Special to The Times Dtspatch.J
COLUMBIA, VA, February 1S.-Mrs
Henry II. IIudgins gave a party Sat
urday afternoon In honor of Miss Ellen
Hurgins's birthday. All the little girls
In the town were invited, and most
enjoyable affair throughout 1t proved
to he.
Miss Alice Morton and Master VIII
liam Morton, who have been seriously
sick with the grip, are now able to be
out.
Mrs. Dabney Cosby has returned
home after a weeks visit in Lynchburg
to, the Iisses Gannaway.
Miss Lucy Stoneman and Miss Eliz-
abeth Lat1mer. OF Cleveland. O.. arc in
Richmond, the guests of Mrs Thomas
G. Sydnpr.
MI. Louis p, seay, of Richmond, is
spending. few days with friends in
town. .f "a,
Miss Mnude Shepherd is able to go
out again after severe attack of the
grip. IS
John Nelson. Jr, Of William and
satshome.
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lives with her son. Mr.. Bennett W.
loalmorc. of this place, was very pain
fully, If not seriously, burned about
noon to-day. Mrs. Palmore was stand
clothing caught fire, and was almost
entirely burned from the right side Of
her body. Even her hair was sInged.
Mrs. Fillmore screamed and her daugh-
ter-in-law ran Immediately to her
room and succeeded in extinguislns
the flames DR.. N. z. Snead was call
ed in and the wounds were dressed and
the patient made as comfortable as pos
sible.
Mrs. Palmore is more than eighty
years old, and has been In fcobla
health for several years. The accident
was a great shock to her. and she is
exceedingly nervous, though her condi-
ton is not considered serious.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-19
UNUSUAL REQUEST.
Counsel Wants Condemned Man
Tried for Murder.
Especial to The Times. Dlspatcb.l

Especial to The Times Dispatcb.l
ALEXANDRIA, VA. February 49,
A rather unusual request was made
this morning at the February term OF
the Circuit Court for Alexandria coun-
ty. Judge Charles z. Nicol presiding,
when Attorney James Il. Clements, rep
resentinE Joseph Thomas, alias John
Wright. colored, sentenced to he
hanged December 14th last for crimi-
nal assault, asked the court to have
Wright tried on charge OF numbering
Jackson Boney, colored. for which he
liz Indicted The motion was promptly
overruled by the court
The case Of Wright is now in tho
hands of the Supreme Court OF the
State; as counsel for the condemned
man some time ago made application
for a new trial for his client. and the
higher court has not yet passed upon
the case. Wright 8 also indicted for
three other criminal ofenses.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-19
TEACHER ELOPEs TO
BRISTOL AND WEOs.
Went to League Meeting at Rural
Retreat-Groom Joined Her
There.
Especial to The Times DIspatch.J

. .
WYTHEVILLE, VA, February b.
Miss Lizzie Terry and Mr.. G. G. Coun-
selman eloped to Bristol Saturday and
were married by Parson Burroughs.
Miss Terry was teacher in the graded
school here, and was in attendance on
the Teachers League meeting, then In
session at Rural Retreat, from which
point tho clopement started. The groom
and tho brides friend. Miss Laura
Kcene Glcaves, met her on the midday
train at that station. Miss Terry Is the
daughter OF Mayor William Terry and
granddaughter Of General William Terry,
commander Of the old Stonewall Brl-
gade and. for several sessions member
Of Congress from this district. The
groom is young business man in the
employment OF the Virginia Iron, Goa
and Coke Company at Beverly. IN TINS
county.
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"For This Relief" Etc.

Tho Tmes-D Dispatch welcomes the
proposal of the Charlottesville Pro-
gress that tho Democrats make no
nomination in 1908. but give their
support to Theodore Roosevelt. 1t ro-
lieves us Of embarrassment From tho
criticisms OF experts. we had Judged
that The Times-D ispatoh's call for a
Southern conference to consider the
expectancy of nominating n Southern
man for the presidency was the most
fantastic proposal known to politics,
But tho Progress now holds the record
and we are greatly relieved, We pass
| the cake to Charl ottesvllle.
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The Influence Of Colleges.
editor of The Times-Dispatch:

Editor of The Times-Dispatch:
sir,-I have been looking with in
terest upon q movement on ino part
of some OF the finest men IN virginia = !,
Richmond and to establish untVer-
sity, to be called the University Of
Richmond.
All virginians should, and u1.1 7 believe e1t..
Richmond-and l hon. it will continue
to prosper and grow. but whether 1t is
best to drain other sections OF the state
OF the blessings and influences which
flow from the presence Of these IN 1ns ST
mond is question that should be seri-
When. the people In the various sec
tions OF this State We're asked to con,
these schools, one of the arguments
used was that the establishing OF these
schools would largely tend to raise the
financial. moral, intellectual. and. above
all things else. the religious standing
stitutlons have been established.
These expectations and promises
have been fully realized In those COM
munities. Now. If these schools are
moval OF them tend to hurt. the sec
are taken?
Such men of tho State as the fol-
lowing have been Identified with them
as students or In fostering them: Rev.
Theodorick Pryor, D. D.. Rev. Moses D.
Hoge D D., Governor Phil w. McKln-
ney Professor William Thornton Hon
Thomas II. Campbell. Bishop Duncan
Rev. DR.. sledd. Governor Claude a.
swanson. Rev: Dr.. w. E. Hatcher. Hon.
que, Bishop White and Bishop Glib
! son All OF these seem to Mo to have
been, or to be, mon of great useful
| ness ness, and we cannot expect other con-
Respectfully.
| Blackstone, Va
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viduality and Its own autonomy. niclls
nond Is simply inviting these several
colleges to assemble here, and by COS
ordnation enjoy certain benefits In
common. They would no moro COM
pete with the University Of Virginia
In group than they now compete.
Richmond is ambitious, but she Is not
foolish enough oven IL she had the
inclination. to undertake to establish
an Institution Of learning as a rival OF
tho University OF Virginia. In point
OF fact, the promoters fool sure that
the Institution which they propose
would be OF direct beneflt to the Uni
vcrsity OF Virginia.
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they do, and never was there such
stage fight.
The play OF IF I Were King" will
be seen in this city at the Academy
tonight.
Other Academy Shows.
THE Squaw Man with all It's mag
:,Gcent stage settings and an eScepF
tionaIly strong cast, beaded by that
distinguished actor. Henry Jewett, VIII
he tho attraction at the Academy To-
morrow, matinee and night INC en-
,apemcnt gives the assurance that "
will DO one OF tho most important
seen here this season.
Lion Tanner Improving.
Rev. the Bostock lon-tamer VINO
has been IN the Retreat for the SICK
for some weeks as a result OF wounds
received from Il ferocious non IN d
branch OF the Bostock Shows whllc IN
Toledo. o.. underwent second op-
Grafton here Saturday, when the
wounds in his right wrist were opened
ana further cleaned of.poison. evident
" left by the fanEs of the lion.
Mine MorelH, Rey's wife. had hoped
that he would be out of the hospital
in time to put on his act at the same
time she begins her engagement IN tho
arena, DuC luG IIluIldSCiiiC'aL sASo.
this will not be the case. 1t is be-
lievcd now that danger Of amputation
is about over, as the wounds on the
hands and arm are doing nicely, ana
the one where the fangs penetrated
the wrist and broke the bones, making
the first operation necessary. wiz soon
heal.
Adamowski Trio Coming.
Following tho custom established
three years ago. the Cable Company,
at much expense, Is bringing the
Adapowski Trio, of Boston. to the
Academy OF Music Monday, February
25th their aim being TO keep up In
terest in music as an art Whatever
| profits may be derived from the enter
| tainment go to the Richmond Ilowit-
zers, under whose auspices the re-
cital will be held.
1t is hoped that all Richmond peo-
pie, and particularly those Interested
In music. will attend the recital on
| Monday night.
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PROMOTE ENTIRE STAFF.
General Vaughan Pays Tribute to
Former Associates.
I to ,The Tinies-D Ispatch

ITI9 Special to The Tlmes- DISpatch.J
NORFOLK. VA, February 1s.-Gen-
eral c.. G. Vaughan. Of Franklin. who
was recently made brigadier OF the
State troops, has offered to promote
OF his staff ms It was when he was
colonel
A committee representing the Nor
folk Light Artillery Blues Will leave
request tho President to equip the
company with q new and modern bat
tory with which to fire the salute OF
300 guns for the opening OF re James