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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01

There was a great convention of proml-
nent citizens at the town hall last night
at midnight.
Deep and impressive silence fell over the
assembly during the inintesima1 space or
time that intervenes between the passage
of the old year and the coming OF the
new. The only sound that broke the
spell was the low muttering of Jere King
as he poured over the copy of the state
constitution and Governor Conner eulogiz-
ing the patriotism and efficiency of the
Ala ALBANIA Legislature
At the stroke of 1901 the convention re-
solved itself into a committee of one on
resolutions. After 10 minutes deliberation
the following results were announced:
Mayor George Ward-Resolved. That
though principalities, municipalities and
aldermen crumble and fall about me, my
word shall not depart from me void I
shall keep the faith and persevere unto
the end.
Mayor-elect Frank P. O'Brien-Resolved,
That though my dominion be great or
small when | come into mine inheritance,
will rule it with the best power and in.
telligence that is within me. Birmingham
has been my love since early manhood,
and l have delighted to see il grow and
prosper. Though fears and misgivings
assail my heart, l approach the suspicious
inaugural with pardonable pride and fear
full courage.
Gov. B. B. Comer-Resolved, That
shall still maintain that the last Alabama
legislature is the most patriotic, hard
working and intelligent body of delibera-
tive men on the face of the earth. The
anti-railroad laws seem to be all right.
President Castro-Resolved, That
won't go home till morning
President Albert Fl. Ford-Resolved.
That the Birmingham Railway. Light and
Power company shall haul 25 per cent
20 miles of new track, serve 800 additional
gas and electric light consumers and
serve the public better than ever before
This corporation can only thrive when it
pleases the people.
Sheriff E. L. Higdon-Resolved, That
ally. even though I become immensely
rich and offend my townspeople.
Walker Percy-Resolved That grafters
in low places and judges in high places
must go, and will continue my fight of
opposition all summer unless something
rips.
President John L. Kaul--Resolved. That
the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
will have the handsomest home of any
similar organization in the south before
the next annual meeting of this conven-
ton.
Secretary ]. B. Babb-Resolved, That I
am happy. Two years ago I suggested
that the Commercial club of BIRMINGHAM
erect home of its own. The people of
Birmingham laughed at me-yes, you did!
Now, see what has came to pass
Alderman Fred A. Fulghum-Resolved
That I hope the people of Birmingham
are satisfied with that investigation. I
have demanded it for two years and was
denied the luxury until they became fash
ionable and common.
Jerre King-Resolved, That -
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
TAFT AND FORAKER
ARE OUT OF RACE
Burton Wins Easily In Chic
Senatorial Contest
OPPONENTS HAVE RETIRED
Congressman Burton Will Be Elected
BY Accanation as Opposing Candi-
dates Have Withdrawn for
Good of the Party.

Columbus, O., December a.-Every
vestige OF opposition to his nomination
having disappeared during the last %
hours, Representative Theodore E. Bur
ton of Cleveland, a prominent figure in
the lower brunch of Congress for the
past 20 years, will be named by accla-
nation for the United States Senate as
successor to Joseph b. Foraker at
republican caucus called for Saturday aft
erEoon.
Following yenerdays midnight confer
enee, Charles p. Taft of Cincinnati,
brother of the President-elect formally
announced his withdrawal from the race
today. Then came the deluge Senator
Foraker learning that the delegation from
his home county of Hamilton, pledged
to Taft, would lie turned over to Bur-
ton. admitted for the first time since the
attacks We're madt upon him during the
presidential campaign, that he could no
longer hope for reelection. Within two
hours all Of the 'favorite sons and
dark horses had been sWept out of the
field and Mr.. Burtd was left supreme
Mr.. Taft and Senator Foraker left for
cincinnati this afternoon on the same
train. The other candidates, including
General Keifer and former Lieutenant
Governor Harding, thve gone to their re-
specuve homes. The,caucus of Saturday,
So Tar as 1t has to 10 with the nomin-
alton for senator will be a perfunctory
affair
Mr.. Buttons election will come on
Tuesday, January II He will serve
out his expiring congressional term
ending March 4. As he was reelected
last special election will be called
In cleveland soon after March to
determine his successor in the House of
representatives.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
BEER DEALERS
QUIT BUSINESS

Atlanta December 31.-One-third of At
lanta's near beer dealers announced To-
night that with the end OF the oio year
they had closed their saloons for all time
This action was taken because they claim
that they cannot afford to pay the WV IL
cense required.
Only this week the saloon men paio the
license fee for doing business the pas
civ months. the matter of the constitu-
tionality of the tax having peen IN lhe
conrts since the enactment of the law
under which they have been operating.
The back license fees were paid under
protest and as a result the Fulton county
authorities and the state officials are
deadlocked, the latter refusing to accept
the license money from the county Of
ficials with any string tied to 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
GRIEF CAUSES
DOUBLE SUICIDE


New York, December 31.-Prof. j. F.
Gordy of New York university and his
wife today committed suicide few hours
after the death of their daughter is years
old, who died this morning of pneumonia.
The parents retired to their apartments,
and, getting into bed, swallowed the con-
tents of three bottles of chloroform- Two
hours later Prof. James E. Tough of New
York university, who occupies apart
ments adjoining those of Professor Gordy,
detected a strong odor of chloroform and
traced it to the apartment of his friend.
After vainly waiting for some answer
to his persistent ringing, Professor Tough
summoned DR.. Van Zant Word, the
Gordy family physician, and the two
broke in the door, They found the couple
clasped in each others arms and both
dead.
Professor Gordy filled the chair of
American history and pedagogies
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
British Football Team comint

London, December a.-ArrangeIhents
have been concluded for the Pilgrim foot
ball team which visited the United States
three years ago to make another tour of
that country in October and November
next. The team will play 10 games in
New York. Philadelphia, Fall Riverl st.
Louis, Chicago. Cleveland and other cities.
ST. Louis and Chicago promoters of the
tour have guaranteed the expenses of the
British team.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
NEW GRAND JURY
ON HAND MONDAY
CHARGES AGAINST SHERIFF HlG-
DON WILL BE THOROUGHLY
PROBED AND HEAVY DOCKET
WILL BE CONSIDERED.

In less than month two grand juries
will have had the consideration of charges
against Sheriff E. L. Higdon before them
The charges are not new cases. but the
same ones which we're submitted to the
last grand jury and which were produc-
tive of so much talk and which resulted in
the returning of majority and minority re-
ports, by the grand jury.
It has developed that the cases against
but were left for the new grand jury.
and in fact, Sheriff Higdon in an open let
ter asked that thorough investigation OF
his acts be made by the next grand jury.
All of the witnesses summoned before
are being resummoned, the clerk of the
criminal court having issued the sub
poenas under instructions from the solic-
itor. The subpoenas went through the reg
ular course, being sent to the sheriff for
service Several deputies are busy serv-
ing them
The new grand jury will be organized
Monday and great care has been taken in
the selection of the men to compose it.
1t will be made up of men of all different
lines of business. trades and professions.
Their investigation into the charges
against the sheriff will be awaited with
interest by people all over Jefferson
county.
Judge Dan A. Greene will organize the
grand jury and a short session will be
held Immediately after the organization.
after which the jury will adjourn until
Tuesday morning. large number of
witnesses have been summoned for Tues
day morning, while in addition to the
charges against the sheriff an extremely
large docket awaits their investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
Checkers"

checkers" engagement at the Jeffer-
son theatre will take place Monday night
Ihere Is no manner of doubt that the
audience approved the performance last
season if the usual methods Of dan,or-
stratins approval was safe criterion. And
the fact that pretty nearly every principal
member of the cast was welcomed with
an outburst of applause upon the first
entrance showed that many had seen the
play before. And that is not surprising.
Tor Checkers" is a play to be seen time
and time again
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
Mr.. Hackett Tomorrow.

The Jefferson theatre will have a SPLEEN
did holiday attraction tomorrow after
noon and night, when that splendid and
gifted actor, James X. Hackett, will play
an engagement presenting that most sue
cesslul and interesting of all romantic
plays, THE Prisoner of Zenda;" also
WINSTON Churchills dramatization of his
own great novel, The Crisis" Mr.. Hack
EFT stands easily at the head of the ro-
mantle actors on the American stage
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
Blanch Walsh In "The Test

MISS Blanch Walsh, who will play her
engagement on The Test" at the Jeffer-
son theatre next Thursday night, has
found one of the most powerful dramas
ever seen on the American stage. The
author, Jules Eckert Goodman, not alone
has treated the conditions of today in a.
forcefui, intelligent and highly interesting
manner but has woven into four acts of
heart interest and action, phase of mod
ern life which appeals to men, women and
children in every walk
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
Thousands for the Victims.

Washington, December 31.-Relie
measures in America for the victims o
the italian earthquake have assumed
the figures of hundreds Of thousands
Some of the contributions are:
New York stock exchange. $21.00
New York Italian chamber of com
merce, $4,000; Milwaukee, Wis. $1,000
Adolphus Busch, st. Louis, $4,000
John d. Rockefeller. $4,000; Boston
$4,000; San Francisco relief fund. $50,
900. San Francisco Italians. $4,000
miscellaneous, SAM Francisco, $500
Chicago, $4,000; Chicago Red Cross
$500; New York, miscellaneous. 50 sos
Christian Herald. 100000 Cleveland
$500: United States Steel corpora ton
$4,000; Standard Oil company, $4,000
Archbishop Farley. $4,000.
Cable dispatch es report that KIM
Edward has given $500; Queen Alex
andria and the Prince of Wales. 1925
each. The lord mayors fund, $75 900
Berlin $4,000. and Frankfort on the
Main, $4,000. These are but few o
the general reliefs
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
At the Majestic.

There will be a special New Years mat
inee at the Majestic theatre this after
noon. when many people will avail them
selves of the opportunity of seeing this
beautiful new playhouse, recognized as
being the prettest in the south TODAY.
There Will also be the regular perform
ance tonight and matinee and night per-
formances Friday and Saturday.
Next week Manager Gould viii give a
benefit performance for the sufferers from
the earthquake in southern Italy The
bill at the Majestic this week is one of
great strength and every one who sees 1t
Is pleased.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
President-EIect Keeps Mum.

Augusta, Ca, December 31-Beyond
the remark that the withdrawal of
Charles P. Taft from the senatorial
contest in Ohio in favtr of Represen-
tative Theodore E. Burton was a move
IN the interest or party harmony, Pres
ldent-elect Taft would bay nothing on
the subject 1t is, he said, a matter
regarding which any statement made
should naturally come nom his broth
er Charles.
another conference was held today
at the Taft cottage on the subject of
the best means to take ADVANTAGE at
the proper time of the real sentiment
In the south, which favored a politica
change. Charles H. Sheriff. of the Ma
tional Business Mems league of New
York, who reached here today. was one
of the conferees, while Messrs. Taft
Hammond and Hitchcock were the
others.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01

solved, That this is the hour of my great
est triumph. At this midnight hour me-
thinks I can hear the death agony of
the demon from Rockaway to Mobile
Lieutenant Governor Henry b. Gray
(Plucking at daisy petals)--They love me,
they love me notch, fddesticksi | know
they love me. Such. great love as mine
was never unrequited
State Senator r. E. spragins-Resolve
That a still small voice is calling me
family; I will lie awake and listen
Chief of Police George Bodeker-Re-
solved, That prohibition is a right good
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
At the Gaxetv-

The chorus girls Waiting contest at
the Gayety last night proved an excellent
entertainment, and was greatly enjoyed
by the audience. Tonight there will be
the usual amateur contests and night
of hilarious fun will be the result. Edgar
Strauss and company will be the star act.
Boy Reilly, Hoosier wrestler, is still meet
ing all corners, and SO far he has not
found any one that could throw him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
"The Sheriff of ANGEL outch."

THE Sheriff of Angel Gulch" is the title
OF the new play which Charles E. Blaney,
the playwright, has written for his west
ern hero, Young Buffalo, which he is pre-
senting this week at the Bijou theatre. In
the title role Young Buffalo has found
the most empha tically suitable medium
for his talents since his appearance upon
the stage. There will be a performance
tonight. Next week, Mr. Pipp'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
The Departed.

From Pick-Me-Up.
IT suppose you carry memento of
some sort In that locket of yours?"
Yes; 1t is a lock of my husbands
hair"
s'But your husband is still alive,'
YES but his hair is all gone
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
Old. Theory Confirmed.

From Puck.
Tommy, whose nose was out of joint.
had been permitted to see the baby in its
bath.
where's his other leg?" he asked. eye
ing the infant with some disfavor.
ITS doubled up under him." explained
the nurse.
"Yes!" he snorted. "Jes' like do blamed
stoxk what bruna 'imy'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
Will Not Visit Berlin.

London, January 1.-The Daily Mail an
nounoes that King Edward and queen
Alexandra have abandoned all IDEA Oh
visiting Berlin in the spring. The EN-
peror will not visit England until late IN
1909
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
Heard at the Zoo.

From the Boston Post
Gyer-Nature must have picked the
camel for a sure winner.
Myer-Because why?
Gyer-Because that is the only animal
abe backed up.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
Coal for American Fleet.

Valparaiso. Chile, December a.-The
British steamer Dalhanna has arrived at
Talcahuano with coal for the American
Pacific beet
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01
EXPERIENCES OF
THE SURVIVORS
CONTINUED FROM rAGE1,


----~->--~-----~--
clothed in little else than an old conn
terpane. Other refugees estimate that
not more than 5000 persons of the entire
population of Messina, 10000 people es
capped with their lives. The suffering was
intensified by the lack of drinking water
the water system having been entirely
demolished. The injured had their wounds
washed with sea water drocer sbons
were ransacked for mineral Water or any,
thing else to drink. Just as the British
steamer Ebro vas preparing to leave
Messina with refugees an loutburst Of
frightful cries was heard from the shore
Refugees on board saw a crowd of mad
dened persons of every agel break into
the customs house Some, were naked
others half clothed, and all were mud
despatched and half demented Many
were injured and bleeding. They sacked
everything that came within Vision, seek
ing food and drink and cloth4ng Revolt
Yer shots rang out over the horrible din
and confusion. Finally tongues of flame
shot up in the darkness, showing that
fire was completing the work Of destruc-
ton. This was only one of the many
scenes of anguish and horror that could
be seen from the decks of the Ebro Mes
sna was burning and masses pf flames
in the darkness showed where fire was
completing the destruction, beginning
of the earthquake followed by human
hands A few skeletons here and there
was all that remained of the once beau
tiful and prosperous town. Ghoul-like
figures fitted in the semi-darknass risk
ing their lives among the tottering ruins,
not to assist the agonized suffeters, but
in fiendish strivings to profit by the ap-
palling disaster which had overwhelmed
the city. They were robbing the dead
and dying and acquiring possessions
which they had no means of protecting
or conveying away.
Scenes of Horror.
Paolo Rizo the mayor of Chprioto,
reached Rome today He was In Mes
sina on a pleasure trip that fateftil Mon
day morning. He was awakened by the
fearful roar~of the first shock. THE floor
of his room fell and half unconscious
he was precipitated into a mass Of rub
bish. His body landed in niche in
wall and he was pinioned down by a
heavy beam, his face being coveted by
a carpet that threatened to sutfocate
him. He managed to move the carpet
with his teeth until he had made an! open
ing in the folds through which he could
breath. Had it been possible he says he
would have committed suicide. Once hope
sprang in his breast. A man passed by
and the mayor called to him:
what do you want?' asked the new
conner
What do want?' repeated the mayor.
isn't it clear. Help me get out of
herew
Just at this moment another shock came
and the man ran away leaving the mayor
again alone.
Finally the proprietor of the hotel where
the mayor had been stopping cama and
effected his release.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-26
The Retcrt Final.

The garrulous old lady in the stern
of the boat had pestered the guide
with her comments and questions ever
since they had started. Her meek lit
tie husband. who was punched toad
like In the bow. fished in silence The
old lady seemingly exhausted every
possible point in fish and animal life.
woodoraft and personal history when
she suddenly espied one of those curl
Gus paths Of oily. unbroken water fire.
quently seen on small lakes which are
rufiled 10y a light breeze.
"Oh guide guide" she exclaimed,
"what makes that funny streak in the
water: No. there-right over therer'
The guide was busy rebaiting the
old geutleman's hook and merely
mumlIad. "T-m-mm- 4"
"Guilr." repeated the old lady in
tones that We're not to be denied. look
right over there where I'm pointing
and ten me what makes that funny
streak Do the wTter."
The guide looked up from his bait
lnr. with a sigh
THAT Oh. that's where the road
went across the ice last winter
Everyhody's Magazine.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-26
Nero's Golden House.

The "goluen house of Nero seems
from all accounts TO have been the
most stupendous dwelling place ever
built for mortal man. Even If we
regard the ancient descriptions as
somewhat exaggerated it remains one
Of the largest royal houses ever built,
and the internal decorations seem TO
have been incomparably magnificent
II was surrounded by parks, woods
ana pools of great size. which appear
To have been entirely within the walls.
The colonnades of the house itself ex-
tended a mile in length and crossed
enc of the main thoroughfares of the
city The cities of the east were ran
sacked for masterpieces of Greek art
for the interior. The walls shone with
gold and pearls, and the roof rested on
marble columns of enormous size and
beauty.-New York American.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-26
The Bloom on the Ena.

Il know these eggs Mt least are
fresh" said the young housewife. As
I took them from the basket white
bloom like the down of peach. came
or on my hands,
Her husband. food expert, gave n
sneering laugh
'ln that case" he said, I'll forego
my usual morning omelette. That
bloom. my dear. proves your eggs TO
be year or so old-maybe four or
five years old
THE bloom. as you so poetically call
II, is lime dust. 1t shows that the
eggs are picked Lime dust. which
rubs or like -four. Is the surest test
we have for picked eggs-a not un'
wholesome article, but not to be com
pared with the new laid sort."-New
Orleans Times-Democrat
The Delta independent., 1909-02-26
Soldier Balks Death Plot.

1t seemed to J. A. Stone. civil war
veteran, of Kemp. Texas, that plot
existed between a desperate lung
trouble and the grave to cause his
death. 81 contracted stubborn cold"
he writes, THAT developed a cough that
stuck to me. in spite of all remedies.
for years. My weight ran down.to 100
pounds. Then l began to use DIR.
Kings New Discovery. which restored
my health completely. l now weigh
It's pounds" For severe Colds, obsti-
nate Coughs. Hemorrhages, Asthma,
and to prevent pneumonia it's un-
rivaled. SOC and tl.00. Trial bottle
flee. Guaranteed by All Druggists.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-26
Knew His Limitations.-.


IL proph'sied he'd make a living. ("
Mr. Hobart said, speaking of New
YORK painter who spent a summer at
his farm, because he knew what he
could do, little as twas, and didn't try
to fly too high.
Yes Mr.. Hobart continued, with a
thoughtful smile, you couldn't get
him to attempt any foolish flights.
All that summer ne set out in the hen
yard. painting hens. or else out back
o. the barn, painting pigs. And when
said to him. Look a-here. when Abe
Fowler comes to paint the house I'll
get him to show you how and let you
take hack at the side end, where
'twon't show so much and allow it on
your board he just shook his head
and smiled that kind o. gentle. SORROW
full smile o. his. and says he: 4 couldn't
think Of it. Mr.. Hobart. l should just
ruin the looks o. the house. I'll keep
to the pigs and the hens, for l know
my limitations
well, twas real relief to me. for
/ suppose likely he would have botch-
ed the job consid' able. And l said to
him then real hearty, Young man.
you'll earn your living yet, for you
amt all ct up with pride and ambi-
ton and my words have come true,
by what hear."-Youth's Companion.
The Delta independent., 1909-02-26
Husbands to Bum.

The elderly spinster in the rear OF
the drawing room car had no more
than settled In her seat when her at
tention was attracted to woman a
little farther front who was garbed
in the deepest mourning. AS Miss
Spinster adjusted her nose grabber
glasses for a better inspection of the
one in widows weeds she saw the
conductor lean over and converse with
her earnestly for several minutes.
When the conductor got back to her
seat taking the passengers tickets
Miss Spinster was consumed with Gu
fiosity about the woman in mourning.
Conductor" she asked in her sweet
est tones, whats the trouble with the
lady up there in widows weedsT'
'Oh. that's Mrs. Gettemr' replied
the obliging conductor She's just
taking her third husband out to a
crematory."
"Oh. how dreadfulr' exclaimed Miss
Spinster. And then in a faraway voice
she added:
And just think Of 1t. Here I am
past fifty and never had a husband in
my life. while that woman up there
has them to burn"'-New York Times.