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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-09-03

There are so many germs now ana
microbes that we never heard OF IN
the Good old days before the war that
after awhile one will have to get a
box to put himself in to keep from
getting one of these germs. Nhen
we get rid of the deadly germs ana
get everbodv's conduct regulated by
statute We will be happy once more.
Speaking of statutes and reeulatlng
things I read pretty good editorial
in the State few davs ago. | read
the editorials sometimes. The ques-
ton under discussion was whether or
rot the end Of the liquor discussion
h~d been reached and the editor SAID
i had scarcely begun. LET JOY and
the discussion be uncont;ned. Thlnk
cf what vet is to be dome. we sui
have I'll the prohibition contests.
And then we still have the whole pro-
esamme of a Statewide pro1i
bill to go through with. And then We
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-09-03

It does not concern me for owa
neither an automobile nor a horse nor
an OK nor mule nor an ass and
am not going to walk much 50 it con-
Germs me personally very little. Nei-
ther am I candidate for any Office,
so don't worry about me and If the
editor of The Herald and News does
not pay me better for my services l
will have to continue to walk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
CIRCUIT COURT
 MEETS AT MARION
BACHELORS WILL FACE SERIOUS CHARGES IN MOCK COURT FOR
 CHARITY THURSDAY NIGHT. PEOPLE WILL HELP COLLEGEo.

Marion, August 9.-(Special. )-The fall term of Perry circuit court con- yened this morning, Judge Miller of Camden and Solicitor Thompson of Centreville arriving on the early morn ing train. The criminal docket is large. while the usual amount of busi- ness is to be carried on in the civil division. Several murder cases are to be heard.
 Several of Marion's most important bachelors are to be brought into the lime light on Thursday night through session of Judge Fowlkes' court, to be held for the benefit of charity. The principals to the different suits are among the most prominent people in town and the attendance will be large. Charges will also be brought against some of the members of the city coun- cil, and speculation is being made as to the charge that can be made even in mock trial against these servants of the city.
 The public spirit and generosity of Marion is again being tested by it's willingness. to contribute to the fur ther building up of the college proper ties. Much of the towns best interests are its colleges, and at no time in the past has it failed to respond literally to the cause of higher education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
FINED $4OO FOR
 CRUELTY ID HORSE 8essemer Mayor Shows Topey
 No Mercy THE CASE IS APPEALED Resignation of Alderman Copeland Causes Speculation - Probable Candidates Discussed New
 Roller Is Bought.

Bessemer. August 9-(Special)-A good deal of speculation followed the resigna- tion of Alderman T. R. Copeland from the city council While Mr. Copeland has refused to state reason for his action 1t Is currently understood that his action was taken on account of the clause in the city code stating that it is un- lawful for an employe of any firm to sell goods to the city MT. Copeland has recently sold his interest in the City Buggy Co. to the Long-Lewis Hardware Co.,, and in future will hold a position with that firm. The Long-Lewis Co. is under contract to the city to furnish 1t with supplies and various articles which the city may need from time to time. As MT. Copeland will be an employe of this firm 1t would be illegal for him to hold an office under the code It is said that at the next meeting night two more all dermen4wil resign. Should this be true there will be four vacancies on the board and if the election comes anywhere near the election to fill the vacancy in the Second ward, the council will be tied up indefinitely.
 Candidates are already being mentioned to fill the vacancies and warm cam paign Is looked for. Among those men, toned are John K. Hairless, E. D. Thom- as and H. F Mundies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
WRONG INITIALS
 CAUSE TROUBLE
SELMA MEN CAUSE SENSATION BY DENYING THAT THEY SIGNED PETITloN-MoUNTAlN MADE OF MERE MOLE HILL.

Selma, August 9-(Special.)-A noun tain made of mole hill and the prone ness of prohibition and anti-prohibition advocates to go off half cooked has cre- ated near sensation in Selma. Upon the return of Senator Reese from Montgom- cry yesterday he brought with him a number of telegrams purporting to be signed by sundry citizens asking him and the three representatives to vote against the constitutional prohibition bill. It transpires that two names signed to the telegrams were those of citizens who de- clare they had authorized no one to sign their names The afternoon local paper published a card from Ernest Lamar, chairman of the prohibition committee of Selma, calling attention to the matter and declaring it was but continuation of misleading tactics. The article in the paper hnited at forgery and penalties and asked who sent them.
 The Selma Times tomorrow morning will print card from Mayor Atkins stating that he sent the telegrams and calling attention to the fact that all the names save two attached to the telegrams were signed to petition circulated last Friday, which petition he has In his of- flee and which may be seen by any one doubting the genuineness of the sigma lures or the attorneys of such doubting Thomases. Mayor Atkins stated that he misread two names, one having the same first initials and the other having the same initial except an "M'' for a w" the latter being brother of the wrong man whose name was signed.
 The matter has been street talk all day and assumed sensational proportions the farther the matter grew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
New Band Improved.

The work of the Marvel City band Is attracting more than local attention and the members have received many compliments on their work from those capable of Judging. The band Is com posed of strictly local talent and has been organized only about a year. They have been engaged to play two hours on Third avenue for $15 and will com mand higher prices in the near future. The band gives concerts at the city park every Sunday afternoon and has large crowds of listeners who enjoy the lively music rendered. The band also goes out to the ball grounds and helps the local team to win when a game of unusual interest Is to be played. AS a. testimonial of their appreciation of this help the ball team gave the proceeds of the grandstand to the band on last Saturday when the music attracted large a number number of persons to the diamond and materially aided the team in winning. The members of the band are: H. Billings, Tom Perkins and Roy Kinnett, cornet; Norman Marbut, Albert SilSes and Luscius Terry, clar- ionet; H. c. McGregor, J. G. Flora and A. E. Capps, Lewis Milton, euphonium; H. H. Hurst, zuba; George Crotwell and Howe Price. altos; William Kennedy, drummer; Moss Crotell, bass; w. N. Marbutt, director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
City Gets New Roller.

The mayor has signed the contract with the Austin Wesson company, call ing for the delivery of a lotion motor road roller There has been some delay in closing the deal and an extra meet ing of the council was necessary to set tie the matter. The terms are very easy. The city has ten years in which to pay for the machine at the price of s2O0, in- terest at 6 per cent. The company guar antees the machine for defective parts during the time required to pay for it. The roller has been on the streets for some time and has given satisfaction. The expense is very light It burns only 10 gallons of gasoline for the average days work of 10 hours. The machine rents for $15 per day and when not in use the city will be able to make nice sum by renting it to surrounding towns. Jones' boro is preparing to do extensive street Improvements and will probably rent it for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
TWO MEN HELD.FOR MURDER OF WOMAN
BODY OF LADY ROSS FOUND PARTLY CONCEALED IN PILE OF HAY AT BLAIR's QUARTERS IN FLORENCE.

Florence, August 9.-(Special. )-Th @ finding g. of the body of Lady Ross, a white woman. partly concealed by a pile of hay 50 yards from her house, at Blair's quarters, this morning. res vealed one of the worst crimes perpe- trated in this county in years. The body was discovered between and 8 o'clock this morning with very heavy cord doubled and tied tight around her neck in double bow knot, by Walter Mcdonald. who notified the police. Mo- Donald and Prentice Johnson, two white men, are now. In jail. the latter charged with murder and the former held as a witness.
 Johnson and Mcdonald were at the woman's house last night and early in the evening became so boisterous tha Florence Irvine, an inmate of the house, went to the police station, a distance of five or six blocks. to have them ar rested. When she returned the Ross woman and the men had disappeared and a search was made for the woman but without result until the ghastly find this morning.
 The woman was known to carry considerable amount of money tied around her waist and the absence of the money when the body was searched points to robbery as the mo- tive for the crime. Chief of Police Her bert Kendrick and Policeman Ed Broad foot made an investigation and ar rested Johnson at his boarding house. The body of the woman was carried to Morrisons undertaking parlors and viewed by the coroner's jury. An in- quest was held later before Judge O. B. Hill at the courthouse and a verdict found in accordance with the above facts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
Heavy Fine Imposed.

The mayor created somewhat of a sen- sation in the police court this morning when he fined M. E. Topey, a North Bir- mingham man, representing lumber firm of. that city, $400 for cruelty to anil mals. It will be remembered that Topey rented a horse from P. H. O'Brien of this city and drove so hard that the animal died immediately after being re- turned to the stables. The evidence tend ed to show that Topey ordered the negro driver furnished by O'Brien to get out of the buggy and that Topey drove him. self It was alleged that Topey said that he asked OBrien for a~Eood horse and that O'Brien gave nm a poor one. To- pey. it was testified, stated that he would kill 1t. The mans firm appealed the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
BIG HOUSE PARTY.
MT. and Mrs. J. G. Marbury of River
 side Entertain.

Riverside, August 9.-(Special.)- The house party that is being given at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Marbury is one of the most bril- liant social events ever held at River side Almost every hour since last Saturday has been crowded with some feature of enjoying interest. The house party is being given in honor of the daughter of the hosts daugh- ter, Miss May Clair. The guests are Miss Glenn Patterson of Faulkville, Ala, Miss Evelyn Fuller of Cullman, Miss Pauline Johnston of Birmingham, Miss Jessie Burns of Talladega, Miss May Rusoe of Montgomery, Miss Ada Hooten of Ashland, Miss Elise Mead ows of Lowndsboro, Miss Ava Gwinn of Oxford. Miss Florence Krenshaw of Knoxville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
Misses Rainey Entertained.

Alexander City, August 9.-(Special) One of the happiest social events in honor of the Misses Blanche and Lovie Rainey of Sylacauga who are visiting the hope of MT. and Mrs. J. R. Wat kins of this town was given by Miss Ethlyn Fuquay, daughter of MT. and Mrs. A. P Fuquay, on Thursday even- ing from 8:30 to 1130 o'clock.
 The Misses Rainey, the two guests of honor, are two of the most accom- plished and beautiful young ladies who have visited Alexander City this sea- son and have proven social favorites to every one. The guests of honor are both gifted in art. Miss Blanche Rai- ney wore a most beautiful gown in silk exquisitely painted by hand. It is regarded as being the most beautiful gown worn this season in Alexander City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
Mrs. White Dies,

Decatur, August 9.-(Special.) Mrs. White, mother of Mrs. W. s. Stephens. died at the home of her daughter In West New Decatur yesterday after an illness of several days, due mainly to her advanced years, she being S4 years of age. For many years Mrs. White resided at East Lake, near Birming- ham, and her remains were shipped there today for interment. Her hus- band died at East Lake some years ago and for the past two years she had been making her home in New Decatur with her daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
New ManufacturIna PIant.

Decatur, August Special )-El gin Brothers of Anderson. s. C., have leased large building here on Canal street and within the next few days will open up a large factory for the manufacture of metal shingles. The shingles are something new and are of tn cir own patent. This firm has sev- eral factories over the country and it is the purpose of this plant to supply the trade of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana Later on the company will build a large plant of their own in Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
Tigers Move to Georgia.

Columbus, Ga., August 9.-(SpeciaL) ) Some time between sunset yesterday and day break this morning 52 dray loads of near beer and other liquors were moved from Girard and Phoenix City to Columbus, the exodus being oc- casioned by the stringent near beer leg islation in Alabama. The licensed dealers and the blind tigers all moved out, lock, stock and barrel. and the two Alabamal cities are as dry as the Sa- hara today. It is reported that the Georgia officers are trying to locate liquor and make a raid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
Pension Examiners.

Montgomery, August 9.-(Special. )-The state board of pension examiners is in session in the office of State Auditor William W. Brandon. working over a great pile of county board reports. which seek place on the state rolls. The volume this year is exceptionally heavy and with high-class pensioners the most expensive class. The board is composed of Will liam Jordan Midway, chairman; s. M. Singletery, Albertville, and Dr. R. D.. Jackson, Birmingham. They will be in session several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
Mallory In Lobby.

Montgomery, August s.-(Special.) )-Col. Fl. & D. Mallory candidate for governor of Alabama, who on Saturday announced for constitutional prohibition. was in the lobby of the state house today and was greeted by scores of friends in a cor dial manner. After long years in the state democratic committee, much of the { time its chairman, Colonel Mallory has a circle of acquaintance that extends to the citizenship of every county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
Trading Stamp Trouble.

The green trading stamp people have refused to pay the license of $2000 im- posed upon them at the last meeting of the council and tn cir local manager has been put under bond. The stamp company claims that the license Is un- reasonable and that they are willing to pay any reasonable sum. The case will probably be carried to the courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
WAS BIRMINGHAM DAY.
Many Citizens of Jefferson Gather at
 Montgomery.

Montgomery, August 9.-(Special.)- It was Birmingham day at the capital with those interested in Greater Bir- mingham and the commission 1t looked tonight as though half of Birmingham ms citizenship was here. talking at ran
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
J. ". STRINGFELLOW
 COMMITS SUICIDE

Columbus Ga, August 9-(specia1.)- James w. Stringfellow died at his home in Phoenix City, Ala, the result of talk ing rough on rats. His brother heard a queer noise in his room and found him in a desperate condition. Doctors were called in but could give no relief. String fellow is survived by his wife. Domestic troubles are assigned as the cause of his suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
Pavlnq Ia Rushed.

The paving work on Nineteenth street is being rushed and large amount of brick work was done today. The water mains along the street are being lowered rapidly and 1t Is very probable that third of the work to be done on Nineteenth street will be com pleted by the end of the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
DRIVES INTO RIVER
 AND IS DROWNED Herman Lynch of Gadsden Meets With Strange Death NEEDLESS OF z WARNING L. B. Rainy Announces for Solicitor
L. B. Rainy Announces for Solicitor of Etowah County = Additional Men Are Put to Work at
 Plant of Southern Steel.

Gadsden, August 9-(Special.) .)-Herman Lynch, an 1S-year-old son of John Lynch, whose home Is in this city, was drowned fin the Coosa river late yesterday even- ing at the Louisville and Nashville ferry. The young man had crossed the river earlier In the evening with a horse and buggy, taking lady friend to her home at HolSes Bluff. When returning he de- lIberate1y drove into the stream when the ferry boat was some distance from the landing.
 There were number of people present. both on the boat and at the landing, and all agree that he paid no atten- tion to the repeated warnings of the ferrymen and those on shore but drove off into the river like one demented or asleep. The stream is deep and the cur rent swift and no aid could be extended once he was in the water.
 It Is also said that he staid in the seat of the buggy, making no effort to save himself after he plunged in until the horse. buggy and all disappeared from the gaze of the mortified onlookers. Boats
 
 service and all effort made to recover the body but up to this time without avail.
 The horse and buggy were found sev- eral hundred yards below the landing, where the buggy and harness were re- covered The boy had a reputation for sobriety and is not believed to have been ofr plete mystery. The river is being thor oughly dragged for the body.
 Capt. L. B. Rainey, one of the most successful of the younger attorneys, has announced himself for county solici- tor. It is understood that other an- nouncements will soon be made and the fight for this offices promises to be a warm one. This Is the first move on the local political chess board since an- nouncements were made for the crim- inal judgeship by Messrs. Lee and Bill bro.
 Some 40 new men were put to work at the plant of the Southern Iron and Steel company this morning. A switch engine has been put in service and the track is being laid to the site of the new plant with all haste. As soon as this is done material for the new structure will begin to be delivered and the work of construc- ton will be pressed. A force of men are now at work on the repairing of the fur mace and this too will be put In commis- sion at the earliest moment.
 The new road machinery for the coun- ty has arrived and Wal be put to a test as soon as an operator for the company selling the outfit gets here. The commis- sioners are in session and are anxious to test out the new machinery and decide if this is what is needed to do the work of this county in satisfactory and economical manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
Personal Mention.

Miss Elizabeth Phelps left today for Sumter county where she will visit her parents.
 Miss Ida Wilson left today for Aber- deen. Miss, for visit of some time to friends and relatives.
 The Daughters of the Confederacy will hold call meeting at the pavilion in the city park tomorrow afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
Mra Latham Dies,

Huntsville, August 9.-(Spe ecial. )-- Mrs. Ida Latham. wife of Sam Latham.
 a prominent farmer of this county. died at the city hospital yesterday. She was 35 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10
Work at vIraInia Mines.

Fifty men are at work in Virginia mines today digging coal after shut down of about two years. The mine has been thoroughly overhauled and retimbered and is in first-class condi- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-10

dom Among those seen in the Exchange lobby tonight were Mayor F. P. O'Brien, W. P G. Harding, Walter Moore, T. H. Motion, s. J. Bowie, T. c. Mcdonald, Ed D. Smith, Judge J. c. Carmichael, John W. Tomlinson. J. R. Campbell, Dr. Copeland, W. B. Leedy, M. J. Gregg, Maurice Willows, Frank Callahan, Chap pell Corey. Judge w. E. Fort, A. c. Avant, T. Fl. Weller. Fred Fulghum.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-10

and I Know 1t to be a fact tnat tlc
sandals of japanese have been stolen
off their feet"
well. how Is 1t done?' | asked.
'fyery simply" he answered. Sup.
pose Japanese woman who has
particularly ine pair of lacquered
clogs is one Of a great crowd that Is
watching passing procession or re-
ligious celebration Of priests IA front
Of a temple. Along comes an expert
pickpocket-or pickf0ot, don't know
which you want to call him. His
keen eyes, fastened on the ground, dis.
cover those desirable clogs. There
upon he makes up his mind that he
wants them.
"The first thing she knows the own
er Of the clogs feels an unpleasant
sensation in her left foot. Naturally
she wants TO, stop 1t, and quite me
chanically and almost absentIy she
slips her right foot out Of It's clog
and begins to scratch that uncor1forta.
BILE spot in her left foot with her toes.
She feels relieved Forgetting all
about the incident, she becomes alb
sorbed in the spectacle again. Soon
the irritation crosses over to sim
ilar spot in her right foot. Absently,
once more, she slides her left foot out
Of its clog nnd begins to soothe the
troublesome spot with her toes"
THE thief was responsible for the
irritation and walked off with the
clogs" | said
Certainly. The rascal caused the
trouble with bit Of straw or wire"
he returned
But one would think that tile mo-
ment the foot Of the victim touched .
The ground its clog would be missed
Ind the thief would ruu the chance
Of being caught before the second
,ould be stolen" /
"0h, that is one Of the cleverest
larts Of the trick" explained my
friend. "The thief comes supplied
With pair Of cheap wooden clogs
.osting but few sen, and the owner
# the lacquered footgear goes away
With them and never notices the diff
erence, at least not until It Is too
ate to profit from the knowledge"
Are Jap8nese thieves 50 very clev.
r, thenY ! asked.
"Oh, very" he returned. Some
ime age ] heard Of one Of them who ,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-10

used to carry a nan0tul OF wAtch rings
10 1T Into the stems Of an sorts Of
watches that hc might come by dis.
honestly, once hc lifted . watch In
n train, and tho owner, missing II, but
not knowing who the thief was, act
up shout and had policeman sum.
lnoncd The police 70 satisfy the vic
tim Insisted that every onp In the
train show his watch When tho turn
az the thief came he drew ent OF his
pocket the stolen tlmeplece and its
original posscsSor. not recognizing Il
On account tt tho changed ring. missed
an easy chance 10 regain his property,
"tt was the same fellow, believe"
he continued, who managed by the
expenditure ot a little money 60 have
himself cnrlled under different names
In the various lists OF different towns,
When arrested he gave ono OF these
various names 20 the authorities The
pollce, on looking m the record Of the
ruUC glvcu were unable to tind any
black m6rGs agalNst Il, Thus he al.
Nssss managed 10 escape With a light
les eMCnt fgr his 1rst oifense. com.
wl,.gd CeY't know hew many times,
Ss Z sqew that any II these
49,. EarS as clever Ms anothCr thief
/ h>Sl, ahcg, Ieu knew many Of the
Ia.asege SiJep en- 4 SORT of bed made
a. on the nuor cal'ed d fvpton, Wen,
an I'll laraNege rHScr keat HIS moaey
In The hensc. concealed II small
chest q drawers, In the daytime he
never took his eyes oif bis treasure.
and n, ulgl,, he had his feuton pushed
tightly against Il. so no rohher could
get at his money without awakening
him.
"For long time a gang Of thieves
had been puyslIng their brains TO and
a wav of stealing the heard without
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-01-10

sEe glumes OF Tie heavy headed grain
there. And that's the odor Of the
wheat.-Agnes @, Laut in Outing Mag
azine.