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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-04-29

Clone Gilbert gave Steve Albert a
public threshing on the streets OF
Huntington with an umbrella. Jeal-
ousy is is the cause.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-04-29

The coal mines along the Guyan-
dott river which have been closed for
two weeks on account Of railroad
washouts have resumed, giving work
to 1000 men,,
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-06
NEW STORE.

Dolan & Rothe have opened a gro- cery store in T. F. Youngs' block.
 Both are experienced men at the busi- ness and their many friends wish them success.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-06

Dr Zeiner and Thomas, Edward anc William Sellow and Attorney Clinton were guests. last week. of Mir and Mrs Edward Zeiner at Judd's Bridge.
 A. L. Conkey & Son are showing the greatest line of pianos ever exhibited by a single firm in New Milford, They have the reliable Hardman. the Henry & s. c. Lindeman, the Harrington, the Hensel and the Kohler & Camp bell. It is well worth visit to New Milford to see their stock, and you are sure to be pleased.
 Mrs David Baldwin of East street sustained fall, last Thursday, break ing her shoulder. Dr B. E. Bostwick attended her.
 Frank E. Soule has just received exceptionally fine line of Christmas books for boys and girls, about 400 volumes. <..,
 Arthur Booth of New York was the guest of Andrew Humiston over Sun- day. @
 A. w.. Piper of Derby was in town, election day.
 H. A. Palmer passed Tuesday night in Bridgeport.
 The automobiles of Hubert Thomas and H. D. Hine collided, Tuesday, put. ting MT Hines auto out of commission.
 Rev F. A. Johnson of New York was in town on Tuesday, the guest of Dea Minott Giddings. TIT
 Hubert Thomas has sold his auto to Rev s. D. Woods.
 T. F. Young passed Tuesday night at Bridgeport.
 The choicest chrysanthemums, car nations and violets can be obtained of Fred c. Hoy, the florist. .*
 The St Francis Guild of the Immac- ulate Conception will give a dance on November 13, at Mygatt's hall.
 Strictly pure milk from Anderson's dairy is now on sale Charles ]. Leach's.
 A big assortment of the Bradley & Smith candies at Charles 1. Leach's.
 An attractive line of Thanksgiving post cards at Frank E. Soule's.
 Palm Rebekah lodge conferred the degree, Wednesday night, on one can didate.
 David Sanford of Bridgeport passed Monday and Tuesday in town.
 Mrs A. W. Peelan returned the first of the week, after a stay with friends in Bridgeport.
 George W. Grifing has been ap- pointed janitor of Odd Fellows hall, to fill vacancy caused by the resignation of L. W. Mosher.
 F. A. White of Bridgeport was the guest, Sunday, uf H. A. Palmer.
 A regular meeting of New Milford lodge, No 292, N. E. o. F., will be held Tuesday evening, November 10. Two candidates will be initiated. After
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-06
The NewtoWn Bee
New Milford.

MISS REBECCA GOLDEN.
 Miss Rebecca Golden, laged r years, died suddenly, Tuesday morning, hav- ing taken dose of carbolic acid by mistake. She was a daughter of Aaron and Alice Case Golden, and was born in Russia. She had been en- ployed in the dry goods store of her brothers, Messrs Ezra and Joseph Golden. Miss Golden was bright and entertaining girl and her acquaintances will be distressed to hear of her death.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-06
TOBACCO CROPS BEGIN TO
 MOVE,

J. Stuart Halpine has bought quite number of tobacco crops. the reported price being about l0c. The crop is a good one and farmers generally are looking for better figure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
RECORD OF THE COURTS


 Notwithstanding the fact that it was Saturday, and that no regular dockets were set for trial, the court house pre- sented a busy scene yesterday. Several divisions of the courts were engaged in the trial of cases up to the noon hour.
 In Judge Lanes division of the circuit court the case of Bettie Jones vs. St. Louis and San Francisco BRilroad com- pany was concluded. A verdict was rem dered for S100.
 In Judge Coleman's division of the cir cult court several judgments were rem dered by default. Several cases were also taken under advisement.
 In Judge Nesmith's division of the city court the case of Henry c. Kelley vs. Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company was concluded yesterday morning. The jury returned a verdict for 5000 damages. The suit was for alleged slander it being averred that ,an agent of the defendant company had charged the plaintiff with being connected with certain troubles at one of the plants and had him discharged. Judge Sharpe, in the third division or the city court, was engaged yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
SCHOOL CENSUS TO
 BE TAKEN SOON
IS TAKEN EVERY TWO YEARS AND APRIL WILL PROBABLY BE THE MONTH DECIDED ON THIS YEAR FOR THE WORK.

The school census of Greater Birming- ham will probably be taken some time in April. This census is taken every two years, and under the old rule was taken in July. Under the new code, how ever, it will have to be taken in April.
 This census takes in all of the children of school age-6 to IS years of age. The total figures are then multiplied by 21a or 8, and the result is supposed to be a fair estimate of the population of the district in which the census is taken.
 Dr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of the public schools, when asked about this census last night, said that the Board of Education had not yet taken the matter up, but that is would probably come up some time in the near future as the new law provides for the taking of the census in April.
 While Greater Birmingham will not be in effect next April, it is believed that the Board of Education will decide to include the whole territory in the census.
 The Sunday School association is go- ing to take a census of Greater Bir- mingham at an early date for its own in- formation, and especially with reference to the number of people who are mem bers or who attend churches and Sunday schools
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
MAKE REPORT ON
 MULGA ACCIDENTS
MINE INSPECTORS FIND TWO WERE KILLED BY FALLING BUCKET AND ONE BY EXPLO- SION OF GAS.

Assistant Mine Inspectors Flynn and Hnlhouse have returned from Mulga, where they investigated two recent ac- cidents, the first causing the deaths of two men, and the second resulting in the eventual death of one, and serious in- jury of another.
 The first deaths were occasioned by the falling of a bucket of rocks from the mouth of the mine. Mr Flynn stated yes terday that the bucket fell because the rope attached to the handle became de- tached No blame was fixed.
 The second accident was the result of an explosion of gas. "A lighted lamp caused this explosion" stated MT. Flynn. Foreman R. L. Williamson was expell- ing the gas by means of compressed air, and a negro, named Dew was instructed to go to the other opening of the mine for the purpose of finding something Failing to find the things hunted for, the negro returned into the shaft in which MT Williamson was, and carried with him lighted lamp There was an Instantaneous explosion. Dew was more seriously injured, and finally died last week. Williamson will recover"
 Chief Mine Inspector Gray stated last night that the report on fatal accidents happening in Alabama mines last year, and the report on the amount of coal mined last year, will not be completed prior to February l, at which time they , will be sent to the Governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12

morning in the trial of the case of l.. N. Girod vs Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company.
 Chancellor .Benners made the following orders yesterday:- J. B. Dixon vs Jane Hayes ct all, submitted for decree; B. F. Singleton vs George Tribble, respondent allowed to withdraw motion to dismiss; N. M. Davis, administrators vs. James Spake ct al.. plaintiff allowed to amend; Felix l. Tarrant vs. J. N. Campbell, sub mitted upon the sufficiency of pleas; Eli Robinson vs. Jefferson County Building and Loan association, submitted on de- murrers.
 New suits have been filed in the circuit court as follows: Caphias Lamar vs. T.. l. Caldwell ct al, 5000 damages for all legged personal injuries; Ella Sanders vs Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, 5000 damages for alleged per sonal injuries; Mrs. w. J. Garrett vs. F. l., Higdon, 5000 damages for the alleged wrongful seizure of goods and cllattels; V. A. Howard vs. Ellenen Coal company, s5oO0 damages for alleged depreciation of property.
 In the city court the following new suits were filed yesterday Mrs. $. T. Brittle vs. William Nabers. s1o.oOo dam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
JACOBS PHARMACY

very greatly appreciate your kind ex- pressions and good will in regard to the administration of the duties of the office of chief of police There is one thing l wish to disabuse your mind of and that is that my hands are tied by the police commission.
 The only orders which the commission has given me is to apprehend and arrest violators of all the laws and ordinances of the city and state, and particularly 10 apprehend and arrest yiolators of the laws against gaming and selling or dis posing of intoxicating liquors.
 I personally assume the responsibility of seeing that the laws against these crimes are enforced and I would not obey orders from the Mayor, the commission, or any one else to the contrary. I would resign first. Both MT. Ward and MT. Ash ford have been summoned before the pres ent grand jury and will be given a fuli opportunity to tell all they know. Again thanking you for your very kind letter, I beg to remain, yours very truly,
 GEORGE H. BODEKER,
 Chief of Police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
.OPTIMISTS ON TOP, BUSINESS PICKS UP EVERYONE CHEERFUL Feeling of Confidence-En- thuSiaSm Again PermeateS
 Entire District
IRON FAIRLY ACTIVE AND
 FURNACES ARE RELIGHTlNG
Continued Operation and New Records at Steel Plant Proved Great Main stay-Bankers Report Busi-
 ness Exceptionally Good.

Business in Birmingham is improv- ing every day. Conditions in general have become normal and in many lines of trade old time activity is reported.
 In December when industrial opera tions throughout the county were at low water mark, as a result of the panic, a number of furnaces in the Bir- mingham district went out of blast. The iron market was lifeless and in dications for revival were lacking. The metal trade was duller than it had been for several years, and manufac- turers were waiting nervously to see what the future had in store.
 It is all very different now. The iron market is fairly active, and the buying movement that started up with the be- ginning of the year promises to in crease in volume until consumers cover their wants for the first and second quarters. The price at which. the large companies are holding their iron is SIS 90 and no furnace concern is let ting it's product go for less than S13.
 The demand for pig metal has all
 
 to put back into operation one of it's two furnaces at Ironaton. The other stack there will resume within the next few days; and preparations are being made to relight one of the Alabama consolidated's large furnaces at Gads- den. As the stocks of iron in the Birmingham district are smaller than 4,c4 roI up shortly and the Sloss-Sh effield Steel and Iron company and other furnace companies with idle stacks around Bir- mingham} will soon put them in blast again.
 During rock bottom weeks in the in dustrial world the United States Steel corporation with it's steel mill at Ems ley proved a great mainstay to the district. Not only was it's big plant kept at work, but new high records were made and operations in the rail mill were pushed as never before. And besides it's steel making the United States Steel has pushed construction on two additional open hearth furnaces of the large, modern type and has kept going other new development work.
 The Birmingham banks report that business of the past week was excep- tionally good. Scrip has disappeared and with it has gone the pessimist. Money is in free circulation again, Con- fidenee is not only fully restored but new and important enterprises are be- ing planned and the outlook for an
 
 indeed.
 The optimist is on top and it is the concensus of opinion among business men that 1908 will be one of the best years in Birmingham's history
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
BOOSTING MEMBERSHIP.
Several Candidates Are Hard at Work
 In Athletic Club.

The Athletic club members are hustling to be one of the first twenty-five to win a place at the next new member banquet. Already Il applications have been secured, and members who wish to get their friends in, are rushing to land them be- fore the limit Is reached.
 At a recent meeting of the board of governors, the limit of membership was raised from 600 to $50 at the request of those members who were trying to find entrance for their friends.
 The members never allow the number to remain under the limit, as the "boost- CTS" of the organization never know when to stop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
MRS. SMALLRIDGE
 CRITICALLY ILL
Was Run Down By Negro Boy On a Bicycle Last Thursday
 Evening.

It was reported last night that Mrs. Smallridge, SPA South Twenty-fourth street, who was run down by a negro on a bicycle Thursday night, is critically i'll.
 Chief Bodeker stated last night that the efforts of his department to catch the negro had amounted to nothing as yet. He stated that the only description pos sessed by the police department was that the negro riding the wheel was ''brown skinned"
 It was stated that reward of $50 had been offered for the capture of the negro.
 The accident occurred Thursday night. The negro was riding his wheel very rapidly. Mrs Smallridge did not hear the approach of the bicycle, was struck, and knocked down. The negro escaped inn mediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
D. S. Henley.

D. s. Henley, age fl years, a member of the firm of Henry & Blankenship Fur niture company, died at the Davis in firmary last night at : o'clock. The funeral services over the remains will be conducted from the residence of the brother-in-law of the deceased S. F. Kerr, 10l6 North Sixteenth street, this after noon at 2:30 o'clock. The interment will be made in the Emwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12

The Rev. Dr. A. J. Dickinson, president of the Pastors union, and George H. Bodeker, chief of police, have exchanged communications.
 pr. Dickinson replies to letter from Chief Bodeker, in which the chief has stated that he will enforce the laws of the city, and that he desired the aid and cooperation of the Pastors union.
 Dr. Dickinson compliments Chief Bod eker on his decision to enforce the laws, and states that the pastors of the city have felt some solicitude as to whether or not the chief could carry out his inten- ton, lowing to the circumstances under which you assumed office, and the du- ress then put on you in the discharge of the duties of the office.'
 Chief Bodeker then replies to Dr. Dick inson, thanking him for his kind re- marks, seeks to disabuse his mind of the inference that the police commission has tied his hands in enforcing the laws against the sale of whisky and the oper- ation of gaming hells, and declares that he would resign before he would obey instructions from the Mayor, the police commission or anyone else, were those instructions not to suppress blind tigers" and gambling.
 In the course of his letter, too, he in- forms Dr. Dickinson that Mayor Ward and MT. Ashford have been cited to ap- pear before the grand jury to tell what they know concerning gambling and the sale of whisky in Birmingham.
 The letters follow:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
Christopher Woods.

Christopher Woods, age years, the infant son of MT. and Mrs. F. J. Woods, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, 401 North Forty-sixth street. The funeral services over the remains will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at o'clock The interment will be made in the Woodlawn. cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
CASE GOES TO JURY.
ct in Cliff Way Trial May Be
 Announced Today.

ltur. January 11.-(Special 1.-The Gift Way, charged with the mur- f Policeman J. Lem Jones in De- in November, 1906, rests in the of the jury tonight. Judge D. W. completed his charge at ' o'clock, t, after the arguments of counsel. case has been on trial for the past days and more than 50 witnesses examined.
 erdict is not expected before morn
 the earliest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12

ages for alleged personal injuries; Allious G. Pinson vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, $20O0 damages TOT alleged personal injuries; Eli B. Who- don vs c. D. Smith & Co.,, $1667.SO, amount alleged to be due by account; Mitchell A. Evans vs Tennessee Coal, Iron and Raii- road company, $200oo for alleged personai injures Mike z. Shore vs. Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company sloooo for alleged personal injuries; John w. Wilkes vs Birmingham Railway, Lish' and Power company, 5000 damages oii grounds that he was wrongfully eJecteo from street car; Evelyn z. Lokey' aoilih- istrator of the estate of Lulia Reece' Vs' Birmingham Railway, Light ana fower company, sso.0o0 damages for dean or plaintiffs intestate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
Kenneth Griqsby.

Kenneth Grigsby, age IA years, the son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Grigsby of Bes- semer, died at St. Vincents hospital yes terday afternoon after an illness of about one weeks duration. The remains will be sent to Athens today by Lige Loy for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
WOULD NOT ACCEPT.
Evans Would Not Become Secretary
 To Police Commission.

Asked as to the report in circulation he is to accept a clerical position the Board of Police Commissioners meeting Tuesday night, Frank V. replied:
 Police Commission has made no to me of appointment to it's secre- lip, nor any other position, and if ,e to do so, I would not accept, as business engagement much more nial to my nature and qualifica-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12

full CoIOred Plates of Fowls true to life. It tells all about all kinds of Thorough bred Fowls, with life-like illustrations, and prices of same. It tells how to raf SC poultry successfully and how to treat all diseases common among them. It gives working plans and illustrations of convenient Poultry Houses. It tells all about
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
G. S. Henry.

G. S. Henry, age 34 years. died at 11:30 last night at the corner of Avenue c and Twenty-first street. The remains were removed to the parlors of the Green Un- dertaking company and funeral arrange ments will be announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
BODEKER SAYS HIS HANDS ARE NOT TIED Letter to President of Pastors
 Union WILL ENFORCE THE LAWS Chief Says Mayor Ward and T. T. Ash ford Have Been Summoned By
 the Grand Jury To Tell
 What They Know.
WILL ENFORCE THE LAWS

But when the police power is under the control or held in duress in the dis charge of it's duties by those who are interested in getting gain by dealing in such remunerative vice. it is impossible to execute these laws"
 Extract from letter written to Chief Bodeker by the Rev. A. J. dickinson, president of the Pastors union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
Incubators and Breeders

It gives full instructions for operat- ing all kinds of incubators. This chap ter is marvelously complete and worth dollars to anyone using an incubator. It gives descriptions and prices of Incubators, Breeders and all kinds of Poultry Supplies. In fact. 1t is an en- cyclopedia of chickendom and will be mailed to anyone on receipt of only IS cents. Your money returned if not pleased.
 c. c. Shoemaker, Box 134s Freeporf, III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12

Great Auction Sale of 125 horses and mules consigned by different owners, and will be sold without reserve. You can secure bargains at this sale Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1O:3O am. FEES & SONS,
 8d Ave. and 18th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
J. M. Barnes To Preach.

Elder J. M. Barnes of Montgomery, will preach at Fox's hall today at Il a. m., and at Pratt City at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
pr. Dickerson's Letter.

 MT. George H. Bodeker, Chief of Police,
 Birmingham, Ala
 My Dear Sir:-Your letter was received by me on my return to my office from meeting of the Pastors union on Monday last 1 regret that 1 did not receive it just a little earlier, in which event 1t could have gone before the pastors at that meeting. There will not be another meeting of the union until the first Mon day in February. If, however you con slider the matter of sufficient urgency, l will call the pastors into special meeting to consider your communication. Please inform me of your pleasure on this point.
 The enforcement Of the laws with ref erenee to the prohibition of blind tigers, gambling dens and other resorts for deal ing in remuneratiye vice was discussed at the last meeting of the union, and the pastors expressed great interest in the situation now facing us in this city. We recognize that any police power of aver age competency, which will consistently and faithfully execute the policy outlined by you in your letter, can and will make these laws effective for the protection of the public. I assure you that such a policy conducted in good faith, will re- ceive the cordial support of all good cit izens and public functionaries. Your ex- perience as a police officer, as well as 
 municipalities will assure you on this point. But where the police power is under the control or held in duress in the discharge of its duties by those who are interested in getting gain by dealing in such remnuerative vice, it is impos- sible to execute these laws But on the contrary, such men, who make money by preying on public morality and de- cency, use these laws to their own pri- vate gain by executing them on their competitors, while indulging the places from which they derive their profit Ow ing to the circumstances under which you assumed office, and the duress then put on you in the discharge of the duties of the office, some solicitude was ex- pressed as to whether you would be able to carry out the policy mapped out in your letter. In your purpose to execute the laws you will have the hearty support of the pastors, both as against the wrong doer directly operating the den, and against his allies in any station in so- ciety. If you can get the support of each member of the police commission under whom you hold office, I am sure you will have that of every other public functionary. Wishing you every success, l am, yours very truly,
 A. J. DICKINSON,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12

'There is one thing I wish to disabuse your mind of and that is that my hands are tied by the police commission"
 Extract from Chief Bodeker's reply
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-12
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.

Green Undertaking Co.,, Wallace c. Johns, Manager.