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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
ONE LIVE NEWS ;. FROM FELL CITY
COTTON MILL CLOSES DOWN FOR ONE WEEK AND EMPLOYES GET SHORT BUT WELCOME VACA- TON DURING HEATED TERM.

Pell City, August 17.-(special.) .)-The Pell City Manufacturing company has shut down for this week in order to make its supply of cotton now on hand run out till the new crob begins to move AS this happens to 6e the hottest week of the summer the operatives will have good rest and added comforts payday. Operations will be resumed Au- gust B as usual
 The dwelling of l.. D. Garrett was burned with total loss last Friday night This was one of the newest and most attractive homes in Pell City and much sympathy has been expressed for MT. and Mrs. Garrett. The fire started when the family was at church and the cause is unknown. The loss will exceed $150O but is partially covered by insurance.
 The Cogswell Wheat clubs are being formed in accordance with the ideas of the originator and many farmers are enrolling themselves as contestants for A much larger area will be planted In wheat next season than ever before in the county as the cry for home biscuits has awakened much farming enthus- iasm
 The Pell City Coca-Cola Bottlins Works has made several changes in it's business. The firm is composed of John T. Newborn and Smith Hall, both of whom have had considerable experience in this line. The premises formerly oc- cupied by the Pell City Bottling Works will be used by the new firm.
 On Friday and Saturday of this week a farmers institute will be held at Pell City. Secretary Wilson, of the state agricultural department, and several other experts will be on hand to instruct the farmers in the improved and modern methods of raising their products. Presi- dent N. B. Spradley, of the County Farm ers union, is in Birmingham this week in the interests of the meeting, which promises to be largely attended and very interesting
 The new school year begins the first week in September and John Worth Allen for the second time principal of the Pell City high school will shortly return from his vacation to take up the work. Miss Ellen Spears and Miss Min nie Gunter were reelected to their po- sitions in primary and intermediate de- partments and with teaching force held intact for second year 1t is hoped that the great progress will be made with the publips. The Pell City school has been open to all children of the county upon the same terms and the privilege Is taken advantage of by many living beyond the town limits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Sunday School Convention.

Anniston, August 17.-(Special.) )-An un- usually large county Sunday school con vention will be held at Wellington next Saturday and Sunday, a feature being the B. Y. P. II. service Sunday after noon, at which time Amos F. Good hue of Gadsden one of the most promi- nent and successful Sunday school work CTS in the south, will deliver an address on the subject, "Owe No Man Any thing, But Love One Another"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Neuro Is Arrested.

Augusta, Ga, August 17.-Frank J. Stew art, a negro railway mall clerk, running between Augusta and Atlanta, was ar rested this afternoon by Marshal J. P. Mury, charged with abstracting registered mail Registered mail has been missed on the Georgia road on number of oc- casions recently and the officers claim they will be able to trace much of the stolen goods to Stewart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
ALDERMEN WE'RE
 ALL OUT OF TOWN
AND No COUNCIL MEETING WAS HELD IN BESSEMER LAST NIGHT ENCOURAGEMENT AT FATE OF "PETTUS" COUNTY.

Bessemer, August 17.-(Special.)- Owing to the absence of several alder men the regular meeting of the city council was postponed until the alder men returned from Montgomery, where they have been in the interest of the new county. President Edmundson, Mayor Lewis, Aldermen Batson, Keith and Huey are in Montgomery, Alder man Rutledge is at Cumberland Island, Alderman Ross is at Hot Springs and Alderman Copeland has resigned. This leaves only Aldermen Durick and Ben ton in the city.
 Bessemer Still Hopes.
 While the majority of citizens in the Bessemer district believe that the new county Is lost, hope has not been abandoned entirely. Word comes from Montgomery not to despair. The citi- zens of Bessemer have put up a hard fight to win and are greatly discour- aged at the result. The fight will be kept up, say the men prominent in the movement, and the hope of ultimate success Is bright.
 Spelling Bee Thursday.
 The spelling bee which was to have taken place some time ago but which was postponed has been revised and will take place on Thursday evening in the city park. The ladies will spell against the men and are making great preparations to spell them down.
 Ladies Play Ball.
 The young ladies of Bessemer have the baseball fever as well as the men and do more ardent roofing than the men. The girls will play a game in the near future. The teams will be the B. Y. P. U. and the Christian Endeavor. One game was played between the ladies about three months ago and created much enthusiasm.
 Society Notes.
 A party of 20 people left this morn ing for Apalachicola, Fla. The party will be gone about two weeks. Among those making the trip are G. w. Bell, Claude Crotwell, J. I. Russell, w. L. Riley, Misses Mabel and Flora Russell, Miss Clara Ross and Miss Lena Bar nett.
 Jack Clay left this morning for St. Clair Springs for a short vacation.
 Mrs. George w. Jones leaves tomor- row for south Alabama, where she will visit friends and relatives for about two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
First Open Boil.

Anniston, August 17.-(Special.) )-John c. Ledbetter yesterday exhibited the first open boil of cotton of this years crop to be seen in this city. The cotton was grown on his farm below Oxford. Mr. Ledbetter says, however, that the boil brought to town yesterday was not the first he had found in his field, but that he gathered one last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
For Sale-Several gilt edg, Real Estate first 8 per cen mortgages.
 JONAS SCHWAB

A few thousand dollars need, ed to develop wash iron ore property. Washer etc. already in. Big thing for right party.
 JNO. A. VANCE
 1712 1st Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Miss WeIIborn EntertaIns.

Anniston, August 17.-(Specal.)- Mary Crawford Jones of Tuscaloosa and Miss Katherine Dent of Montgomery were the guests of honor at a pretty bridge tea given yesterday afternoon by their hostess, Miss Margaret Wellborn, at her home on Quintard avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
GOVERNOR SIGNS
 INCOME TAX BILL

Montgomery, August 17.-(Special.)- The resolution ratifying the income tax amendment to the national consti- tuition was signed by Governor Conner today. thing that gave him much pleasure. He Is in thorough accord with the movement. Only two votes, these in the house, were against 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Mics Mims Entertained.

Talladega, August 17.-(Specia1.)- Miss Virginia Best entertained this morning in h onor of Miss Mary Mims of Birmingham. who is the guest of Miss Margarette Laverty.
The evening world., 1909-01-12

TO continue as liberal policy toward
corporations as Is consistent with fair
dealing and the creation and maIntc'
nance ~ honest corporate organizations
of late years II has seemed MS n any
attack upon capital engaged In enter
pr.scs under corporate form wns
thought to meet popular approval. II
this were ever true II Is safe to say that
tho people are not now affected by such
unreasonable prejudice,
New Jersey should continue, and II
possible, broaden her past policy rs to
tho organization OF corporations" he
declared.
ON the question OF automobile laws
which have given tho state officials
much trouble the Ohief Executive says
automobiles should be given all high
way rights, under proper restrictions to
protect the public and the occupants OF
the machines. Continuing, he says;
Speed regulations in the open country
should be liberal, thirty miles an hour
could he allowed there with safety, Ar
rest and trial should not be summary;
the right to stop should only exist o
inquire "a TO the possession ny the
driver OF the machine OF the requisite
authority or to obtain Its number. u
violation OF law be claimed. Suit should
only be Instituted In proper courts near
the residence OF the alleged offender or
Mt convenient points within the state
for the nonresident"
The evening world., 1909-01-12
FORT OPPOSES
REPEAL Of THE
BISHOPS Law
Governor in Message Favors
Liberal Excise, Automobile
and Corporation Acts.

TRENTON, n. j.. Jan. Gov, Fort )
first annual message to the New Jersey
Legislature which convened at noon to-
day takes up the excise question which
caused some friction between the Coy
ernor and the authorities OF Atlantic
City last summer when the Chief EN-
ecutlvs threatened to call upon the State
militia to enforce the excise laws.
The Governor says there IL no senti-
ment In the State to justify prohibition
legislation and that public officials can
not fully perform their duties /! public
sentiment Is against the enforcement
Of restrictive features OF the excise laws.
He Is opposed to the repeal Of the
present so-called bishops Law" which
contains restrictive features. and urges
greater uniformity In the granting OF
licenses.
The Governor advocates the creation
OF county boards of excise appointed
by tho Governor. He further recon-
mends that the license fees and the
number OF licenses granted should be
fixed on the basis Of population.
In urging the creation Of a department
Of corporations, the Governor says!
1T Is wisdom on the part OF our State
The evening world., 1909-01-12
HIGGINS DIVORCE
CASE THROWN OUT
BY ANGRY JUDGE
81 Am Sick. of This, | Do Not
Want to Hear Any More"
Is Blanchard'S Ruling.

Mrs. Anna May Higgins, who is now
living ut No 81 West one Hundred and
Eleventh street, won a complete victory
In the Supreme Court to-day when
called upon to defend herself against
the accusations OF her husband. Carlton
b. Higgins, an official Of the Long ISL
and Railroad Company.
Tho case was tried by Justice Blanch-
ard. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins were mar
ried Aug. 5. 1896 and lived at No Isl
Van Alst avenue. Long Island City.
until about year ago, when the woman
was served with papers, in which her
husband charged her with being too
friendly with Claude d. Cummings, his
old friend and business associate. who
lived with them.
William L. Stewart. Long Island
City lawyer, appeared for her In the
trial to-day Mr.. Cummings and Mrs.
Higgins denied each specific charge. and
Henry A. Steele, upon whose testimony
the husband evidently relied. said that
Mrs, Higgins was often in Mr.. Cum
Ings's room. but on crOss-examination
said Mr., Higgins was invariably In the
next room and that doors were seldom
II ever closed,
is that all? l am sick Of this. do
not want to hear any more. The COM
plant Is dismissed" said Justice
Blanchard. And Mrs. Higgins left tho
courtroom triumphant.
The evening world., 1909-01-12
CONNECTICUT REPUBLICANS
CAUCUS FOR SENATOR.

HARTFORD, Conn, Jan. i2.-Appeas
OF many OF the large manufacturing
interests OF Connecticut to members OF
the Legislature to send Congressman
u. J. Hill to the United States Senate
In succession to Senator Frank b.
Brandegee, were made public to-day
and robbed the supporters OF Mr..
Brandegee Of some OF their confidence
In the latter's victory,
The CAUCUS was o-ened at O'clock
this afternoon at tho capitol and the
plan was TO do away with dominating
speeches and proceed at once to a bal
lot. This 1t was agreed will make the
caucus short. 1t was held behind closed
doors. but following the precedent of
two senatorial caucuses four years ago
. limited number of newspaper men
We're permitted in, the room. =
The excitement at the headquarters
Of the two candidates this afternoon
was intense as most OF the members
of the Legislature were on hand, and
those who had not committed them
selves were the bone of contention
between the supporters OF the two can
didates. Senator Brandeaee depended
upon the strength OF the party organi-
zatlon which is behind him, although
many OF the leaders In the organiza-
ton were for Mr.. Hili
The evening world., 1909-01-12
REQUEST TO NUN
UPHELD IN COURT.

The will OF Dan Shoehan, who died
in st. Nincent's Hospital, seventy-eight
years old, a bachelor. with a half-cen-
fury record as n faithful, sober and
upright policeman, stands. 1t was
made 1--WE days before "Old Dan" died
After requests aggregating $4,000 to
relatives. 1t gave $500 to Sister Be-
nlgn. the nun whose hand had soothed
him in his hospital bed, and $500 to
his good friend Father Doyle.
The balance of the $4,000, held In
forty savings banks, was given to
various charities of the Catholic
Church.
The aged policeman gave $4,000
each to two nieces, but only $500 to a
third niece, Mary Mcfarland. who sued
to break the will alleging Sheehan
was too old and too III to have mind
enough to make a will. Besides. she
said, he had been unduly influenced. a
jury, before Justice MacLean. In the
Supreme Court. after hearing all the
evidence, brought In verdict to-day
sustaining "old Dams will.
The evening world., 1909-01-12
COFFEE FOR
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
How 10 Brew 4 Cup that's Extra Fine

Those upon whom falls the respon-
sibility of preparing a dinner, whether
1t be the high-salared chef or the
more modest housewife, realize the
Importance Of serving really good
coffee. A dinner may be most
elaborate one-course upon course
with the table fairly groaning under
the weight OF the hest the market af.
fords, but unless there's that good
little "demi-tasse" to toss of" at
the end, the whole affair falls fat and
the guests leave the dlning-room un-
satisfied.
, No one knows this better than
those who have learned to depend
upon the delightful exhilarating ef-
feet that comes from steaming cup
OF rich coffee-properiy brewed. Par
ticularly important is the coffee on
certain festive occasions, when every
thing Ia expected to be bit nicer
than usual. Ordinary coffee may pass
at ordinary times. but not upon occa-
sions OF special feasting.
ticdl yOuI OCH dld yOui bucSts W
an extra-hne cup Of coffee the very
next time you dine by serving the
same delicious coffee which has
helped make the fame OF the Hotel
Astor, New York. You will notice
and remark upon Its excellence in
stantly.
No matter what coffee you have
used In the past nor what coffee you
are using now, It's a fact that Hotel
Astor Coffee Is so fragrant, 80 rich,
80 truly delicious that II you but
once taste It you'll never again be
satisfied with any other kind.
Hotel Aston Coffee IL sold In one
and three pound alright uns--bean,
ground or pulverized--nevsr In bulk.
Get . can Of your grocer to-day and
DO your friends the favor to tell
tAsm about y
The evening world., 1909-01-12
MRS. CHE7WYND
WINS A DECREE
IN LONDON COURT
Former New York Belle Grant
ed Restitution of Her Con
jugal Rights.

LONDON, Jan. 12--Mrs. George Gu.
Chetyyynd. who Is daughter Of the
late william Holt SecOr, OF New York
was granted decree in the Divorce
Court to-day against her husband for
the restitution Of her conjusal rights
The petition was not defended Mrs
Chstwynd's husband Is the son and heir
Of Sir George Chetwynd.
Mr., Chetwynd Is at present on a
shooting expedition in Egypt. Mrs.
Chetwynd's lawyer said that Mr.. Chef
wynd deserted his wife and child a year
ago and rented an apartment for his
exclusive use. In response to his wlfe's
appeals he wrote:
Il Intend living my own life In iu-
ture, you can take what steps you
like"
The above despatch from London.
while plainly indicating serious mari
Chetwynl and his American wife does
not specify the precise nature OF the
trouble, It would appear that Mrs.
Chetwynd has established by suit. GER
tain conjugal rights which she probably
holds for her infant son,
At any rate, the romantic elopement
Of RosalInd Secor, OF this city, and
George Guy Chetwynd on New Years
Day, 1902, has resulted unfortunately
But one child was born Of the union
The birth OF this child occurred In
November, 1902 and he is in direct
line for the title held by his notorious
grandfather.
Mrs. Chetwynd was one Of the pref
test girls in New York when her
mother took her abroad seven years
ago. Her father was noted lawyer
and her grandfather. Charles Secor,
was one Of the wealthiest men Of his
time, The secor residence In those
days was at No. 355 West Eighty
seventh street,
Rosalind Secor created sensation
when she was introduced in London
society. Within few months her
engagement to Sir Thomas Dewar.
who was then Lord Mayor OF London.
was announced. Then followed the
announcement that the engagement
was broken Sir Thomas was fifty
years old.
In the meantime the beautiful de-
butante had met George Guy Chctwynd,
who was at that particular moment one
OF the correspondents in divorce suit
which had been Instituted BY Capt. Bar
clay, OF the Prince Of Wales Hussar,
Later on he was exOnerated In open
court proceedings,
Mr.. Chetwynd had no money. His
father, sporting nObleman. many
years ago close crony OF the present
King OF England and an admirer Of
LILY Langtry. has nothing but his title
After her MA rage Mrs. Chetwynd had
an income of $1,000 a year settled upon
her by her mother.
The evening world., 1909-01-12
Remember That the VAL
ues We Don't Advertise
Are Sometimes the Best
The Silk Sale-Continued.
Main Floor,


rafting good Silk business yesterday How could have
been otewse' With Silks in rich pofuson and values Of the
rare sort would have been strange indeed if our Sunday adyer-
temen hadn't started the scissors flashing through the folds of the
Slinmerng StuIs.
Trade should be intense to-day because the who came
yesterday and saw and bought will spread the news
The following list will help them;
49c for 75c Coored Tafietas, 70 inches wide
49c for 75c Fancy Silks, 10 inches wide.
49c for Csc ASk Ghantungs, all coors 20 inches wide
5Sc for Soo Fouais, many designs, % inches wide
Sc for 75c Satin Iuminelx, all coors 10 inches wide
Csc TOR Sl.25 Satin FollardS Faconnes % inches wide
go for S35 Satin Directoire Silks Sc inches wide
49 for 65c Black Taa warranted pure silk 10 inches wide
CSC for sOo Black Messane TaietaS pure dye rich n 81
inches WIDE
79c for s25 Moneybak" Black Taieta strong for wear IT
inches wde
79c for SlOo Black Satin Duchesse glossy fnh full of life IS
inches wide.
94c for s25 Black Taea manufactured expressly for U.S. IS
inches wide
go for S2 Black Pea de Sole beauty and sotness combined
with strength 50 inches wide
$50 for S59 Black Crepe de Chine very soft and clngy 90
inches WIDE
99c for s35 Black Satin Drecoe Silk one Of the most pop-
lar Silks, 80 inches wide.
99t for 25 SLACK Satin Duchesse heavy quality and very s-
trOS, SO inches wide.
$l69 for s2.25 imported Black Satin Drecoe Silk an ex
quidte fabric 435 inches wide.
The evening world., 1909-01-12
JanuarySale of Drugs
and Related Goods
Begins Wednesday
Women's Coats Worth Up to $500
Choice at $11.74 Second Floor,

Think of this No doubt that within the radius Of half mile of
the store there several thousand who have limited their
Coat money to $500 Well here just one hundred of the
there enough 60 round Maybe the price so little because
the quantity is so SMALL Who knows?
They made of boadoh chevios and imported mixtures
in light and dark effects. Some trimmed others tailored
You find your color among them The woman who
needs Long Coa-yeS handsome Cofo wear travel
ing motoring and general knock about service may the differ
ente between $500 and sl4-by being on time.
The evening world., 1909-01-12
CALL GIRLS SH0PLIFTERS.
Niueteen-YeRr-Old Prisoner Said
to Have Criminal Record.

May Roth, nlneteen-years old, VINO
SAYS she lives at No. 66 West Ninety
efth street, has her picture In the
Rogues Gallery In this city and In
Philadelphia. according to the statement
made by Detectives Mugge and daynor'
OF the Central once In Jefferson Mar
ket Court to-day.
The girl was arrested yesterday aftsr-
noon in a department store after the de-
tnctIves had, they testified. watched her
trying the purses OF number OF women
Rose Fisher, who gave her address es
No, II West One Hundred ana Im,I.
tenth street, was arrested on siun'a y,
charge Bail was fixed at 5000 In each
case and the hearings set for Thursday
The evening world., 1909-01-12
Silk Specials in Basement

24c for 35c Al-Sik Colored Pongees 1874 inches wide
29c for SOC. All-Sk Chiffon Pongees 10 inches wide
39c for 5oc. Shantung Pongees 261a inches wide.
800 for SOC. AlSk Fancy Novelties, 1877 inches wide
800 for SOC. All-Sik Foullrds, % inches wide
39c for 59c All-Sik Colored Taietas 10 inches wide
All the foregoing are coored; the following black:
24c for CSC. AlSik Black Pongees, 1871 inches wide.
29c for &c. All.Sik Chiffon Pongees, 10 inches wide
39c for SOC. Shantung Pongees 26A inches wide.
800 for SOC All-Sik Black Tai1etas, 70 inches wide
49c for so. All-Sk Satin Duchess, 70 inches wide
The evening world., 1909-01-12
Women's $500 Suits at $49.74

$75OO-the wasto.have.been price, A little mscalcua
instead Of market waiting for them, market had be made for
them. That's not easy in January unless the price treated
The price was treated
Threepce model fine chiffon CLOTH long Drecore coat taste
fully trimmed lined with soft satin The newest coloring Choice
at $49.74.
The evening world., 1909-01-12
January Sale of Laces and
Embroideries Continued


The crowds couldn't get 10 the counters cky enough 70 level
the nountannge of aceS and Enbroiee They'll be ep4d up
to-day in nbOken aSSortmenS PriceS Down the valleys
You've before known them TO drop so low.
If the LaceS and EmbroieeS jaggy ancient or mean
in any way the surprise would not be so great
Fancy Cotton and Embroidered ValencenneS Lace Edgngs
and Insertions, " to 64 inches wide; qualities worth 10
Sc. 10 Sc yard at &C.. To- &c. and .......... lAC
Nottingham Lace Insertions creanlolorei bands embrod
cred in Persian coornS, to 81 inches wide; qualities a.
worth up 10 l7c, yard, at &c., 7c. and DC
Embroidered and Tucked Nets Combined IS inches WIDE
for guimpeS or entire waists; white cream or etru oc
qualities worth up to S59 yard; at ............ SOC
Fine Platte Naenciennes and Fancy Cotton Laces in
matched sets of insertion with edgnS, to inches o.
wide qualities worth up to SOC yard at &c. to-. &c
Platte VaencienneS and Fancy Cotton Lace AlOve
matching the above aces, for waists and gumpe iS CT.
inches wi1e qualities worth Sioo to $3.50 yard, at. VIC
Fine Nainsook EmbroiierieS in matched Of Insertions
edgngs and demfouncing; widths from to u inches sold
only in lengths of from Az to oA yards; qualities 20.
worth up to on. yard, at &c. to........".... JOG
The Washington herald., 1909-06-08
PRESIDENT ASKS SSOO,OOO.
Taft Desires This sum for brussels
Exposition.


An appropriation OF $4,000 for the ex-
position at Brussels in 1910. which Presi-
dent Taft will ask Congress 10 make.
was the subject OF q call at the White
House yesterday by Representative Roden-
berg. who will introduce a bill for the
appropriation AT the next session.
Robert A. Ross. representing San Fran
cisco in a project TO have the whole world
drink 70 the restoration OF the Western
city on October 1s. the day OF the Portala
festival. was introduced 10 the President
by Senator Flint The President sent a
message OF congratulation TO the Rose
Festival Association. OF Portland. Oreg-.
upon the inauguration there OF the an
nual feast OF flowers
The proposed change IN the date OF the
beginning Of the Saturday early closing
period in the executive departments from
July 10 June 15 will be discussed at to-
days Cabinet meeting. to insure uni
formity CT action By the Cabinet mem
bers.
The President was made an honorary
member Of Grant Circle. No. 1, Ladies
Of the G. A R.. by a delegation which
called at the White House yesterday, con
sisting Of Mrs. Ida Lawrence, president,
and Mrs Kistler and Mrs. Barringer.
past -pTesidents. Department Commander
z. H. Holbrook, c. A R., introduced the
delegation.
Other callers were former Representa-
tive Jesse Overstreet. who has been I'll
since the adjournment Of the last Con-
gress and who has been living in q cot
tage on the White River. Indiana, and
Representatives Cassidy and Cole.