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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
GARDENERS STORY <. IS CORROBORATED

Montgomery February 7.-(Special.) ) The wife of Wash Gardner proved q star witness for the government to- day in the charges against the Scar ceys and Henry Shanks of brutally mistreating her husband while holding him in peonage.
 She corroborated the story of Gard ner in detail, following him after cap ture to Tampa and to Cuba. Every eff fort of the defense to shake her tes- tlmony was futile. Her children, one born since being housed in the coun- ty jail, where Gardner is kept for pro- lection, caused interest in the court room.
 sheriff Tatum of Crenshaw coun- ty told of bringing the negro back from Georgia and r. B. Bricken, attorney, swore that he told Butler Searcy the negro could not be legally returned from that state.
 Probate Judge Tankersly verified the statement that the negro had sought protection from him while Sam King. colored, told of Gardner being whipped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
PRIMARY IN PERRY
 COUNTY ON MAY 2
Candidates Are Slow About Coming Out. Circuit Court COnvenes for
 Spring Term.

Marion, February 7.-(Special. )-At a meeting of the county democratic execu- tive committee the county primary cleo ton was set for May ?, the same date as the state primary. At this election a pro- bate Judge, clerk, sheriff. commissioners for Districts Nos. 2 and f. two repre- sentatfves, state senator from the Eigh- teenth senatorial district, il delegates to the state convention, committeeman from the 16 beats of the county, and two mem bers of the Ninth congressional commit tee will be nominated.
 At present there are only five candidates announced in the county and all of these are in the race for sheriff.
 The city municipal primary has been called for March S. At this time there will be nominated five members for the city council and q mayor. The present mayor. w. A. s. Haynie, is running and Joseph w. Arbuthnot, member of the present council, has announced on the business mems ticket.
 The spring term of the circuit court convened today, Judge B. M. Miller of Camden sitting. The dockets are light this term and 1t will not require more than half the usual time allotted to the county to conclude the business. This will be the first session under the present jury system, and much speculation is current as to tho personnel of the different juries especially the grand jury. The panels so far drawn are of representative class of men from the whole section of the county
 The Rev R. R. Jones, the evangelist will conduct a series of revival meetings in Marion commencing on the second Sunday in this month at the Methodist church. When he was here few years ago it taxed the capacity of the largest hall in the city to accommodate the at tendance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
Professor Henry's Generous Act.

To the Editor of the Age-Herald:
 While our city has recently made worlds record in the raising of funds for the Y. M. c. A. and the Y. w. c. A. and many of our good citizens have dis tinguished themselves by their zeal and energy as well as their generous dona- tions, all of which has been accredited through the columns of the press, there's yet one man that simple justice requires should have mention at this time for contribution made some twenty-two years ago to the Y. M c. A. when in its infancy. The one refer to is Prof. M. " Henry, who at that time subscribed and paid the sum of s5000 The Rev. Sam P, Jones moved his magic wand in our midst at that early day in the interest of the association and received some sSO,O00 in subscriptions, including Prof. Henry's s5000.
 Our boom collapsed about that time. and so embarrassed the citizens of Bir mingham that many were unable to meet their obligations. However, Professor Henry did pay his, and, it might be said, laid the foundation upon which the asso- citation has. rested. In those days the purchasing power of a dollar was near three times what 1t is today, therefore, it stands as one of the most magnificent donations made to the association. Pro- lessor Henry's name deserves to be placed with that galaxy of worthies who right recently did so much to prove to the world that Birmingham stands for civic righteousness and has a proper apprecia- ton of the worth of our young men and women w. S. DAVIS,
 1901 Allen street.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR,
BiIIingsIey Not In Race.

To the Editor or IIe ASe-11eralu.
 I want to express to you my apprecia- ton of the kind things tNAs have been said about me as a probable candidate for the office of commissioner of agricul- ture and industries through your paper.
 I have given the matter some consid- eration and after viewing the situation from every standpoint I have decided that it will be impossible for me to enter the contest. At this time my duties as assistant clerk in the office are such that 1t would be impossible for me to give the necessary time to the making of an active campaign and at the same time give the proper attention to my official duties.
 want to say that I consider the de- partment of agriculture and industries one of the most important departments of the state government, and l trust that the people of the state will give the mat ter serious consideration and pick the man who Is best fitted by training and practical experience to perform the inn portant duties of the commissioner.
 Allow me to again thank you and my many friends for the kind things that have been said about me and especially do I appreciate the inducements given me by my home people of Elmore county. I am, yours very truly,
 HOMER BILLINGSLEY,
 Montgomery, Ala, February 5, 1910.
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Birminrbam Corporation..

One million two hundred and sey- enty-four thousand dollars Is the total capitalization of Jefferson county cor cerns reported Monday to~the secretary of state, as follows; Birmingham Bed, Brace and Novelty company, $50,000; Hodges Downey Construction com pany, s10O,000; Jefferson Highland Land company, s20C0; Magic City Construc- ton company, $12,00o; Mountain Lake and Amusement company. $15,000; Mo Lain Extract Manufacturing company, $50. O.O00; Nova Kola company of North Alabama, $25,O00; Pegram Palmer Drug company, $10.00O; Savage Land com pany, s1o.0o0; Southern State Fire and Casualty company. increase of capital from s20,0OO to $1,000,000. The Foley Livery company of Foley comes in with ca pital of s300O and the Rome, Ga, Insurance company reports for busi- ness in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
MUST BUILD UNION
 STATION AT JASPER

Montgomery, February 7.-(Special) The Alabama railroad commission will not change it's order for union de- pot at Jasper. but insists that the both with modern facilities.
 The question of better passenger ser vice on the Northern Alabama will bs decided tomorrow.
 Double daily trains are desired oe- tween Jasper and Sheffield Plans for new depot at Eutaw were submitted by the Alabama Great Southern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
New Trial Is Denied.

New York, February Judge Ray in the United States circuit court today denied the motion of Lieut.. Charles T. Wade, teacher of mathematics at the Annapolis Naval academy, for a new trial on his suit for $100,000 damages against the heinternational Magazine com- pany for an alleged libel in connection with the gunboat Bennington disaster published in the Cosmopolitan maga- zine. Lieutenant Wade will probably appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
BEssEMER COURT AT WORK.
Girls Teams VIII Play Basketball
 at Athletic Club Tonight.

Bessemer, February 7.-(Special )-The city court convened this morning for sev- sral weeks work in the 1910 term. The jury was drawn this morning and the court began work immediately. The jul TOTS drawn are:
 No 1-Cape Sexton, Jeff Humber, Festus Robinson, L. H. Rogers, James McFerrin, Melvin Bryant, w. G. Rush, Henry liar din, E. G. Randle, James Booth, Hertie Huey, W. D. Brown.
 No. 2-J NJ Mickens, Charles Sapp, Elm met wilhite, Otie Garner, M. D. Waldrop; l.. w. Lee, Mert Stevens, A. J. McCamp- bell, J. M waldrop, Edward Craddock. W. E. Triton.
 The court will be occupied this week with the jury civil docket and will prob ably finish early as the docket is light.
 There were only nine cases in the mayors court this morning, which is a record for Monday morning.
 The first basket ball game of the sea- son will be played between the two girl teams at the Athletic Club gymnasium on Tuesday night. The lineup of the two teams will be as follows: Reds-Miss Alberta Wiley and Mrs. G. D. Waller. forwards; Misses Lora Gum and Hazel Bobbitt, guards; Miss Jeanette Allen, cen ter. Whites-Misses Gertrude Fielder and Mary Tinklepaugh, forwards; Misses Mary Reynolds and Kathaleen Hard, guards; Miss Jesse Huey, center. 1.-The rummage sale of the ladies of the Presbyterian church, which was post poned from last Saturday will be held next Saturday at the original place.
 The coroner will investigate the killing of H. M Boker Wednesday morning. The inquest will be held at Kennedy s undertaking parlors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
Woman Tries the Law.

Miss Mollie M. Parker Is an appli- cant for license to practice law In Ala bama. being before the state board of examiners to be in session Tuesday at the capitol. The only other woman to come before this board is Miss Kelly of Birmingham, now practicing in that city. The other applicants are: l.. L.. Lockwood Bessemer; Paul Mitchell. Birmingham; B. H. Craig. Selma; c. S. Frazer, Mobile; c. E. Crawford. Mo- bile; J. F. Denson, Eutaw; L. l.. Cham bless, Tallapoosa. Chambless is a ne- gro.
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To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 An idea that I would like to express through your columns in regard to the courthouse proposition, now up for con sideration before the Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, is this:
 Why not remove all the structures at present on the ground, build skyscraper in the shape of the letters U or II. The basement could be utilized for boilers heating and lighting machinery; first floor for stores. second floor for offices, etc. The county health officer, Jefferson County Medical society and military com panies should have quarters in this build ing There could be room provided for public library and auditorium. Have the building 16 stories high and use the two top floors for Jail and sheriffs depart ment; have & roof garden that can be used for tho prisoners.
 If this plan could be carried out it would accommodate the county for 5O years. By using the ground floor for stores, the property In this section would be benefited thereby and the county would get sufficient revenue from the rent of these stores in 25 years to pay for the building.
 GEORGE A. HOGAN M. D.
 Birmingham, February 6. 1910. No. 1921 Avenue H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
Cost of Running.

The sub committee of the state dem ocratic committee will meet here Tues day to fix the assessments to be levied on candidates for office in the primary set for May g. w. D. Nesbitt Is tho chairman of the sub- committee as well as the state committee. In addition to fixing cost many other matters were taken up. The committee Is made up of MT. Nesbtt, w. R. Walker of Lime stone, John Gamble of Pike, Bibt Graves of Montgomery, c. l.. Hybart of Monroe, F. K. Campbell of Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
C.pto,n Goodwin Explain..

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 In Sundays issue of your paper my name appears on MT. O'Neal's campaign committee. This use of my name was without my knowledge or consent. A misunderstanding of some sort may have arisen because last week In We tumpka I introduced MT. O'Neal as a distinguished citizen of Alabama. would have similarly introduced any other of the candidates for governor. l stated then to MT. ONeal's friends that was not committed to any candidate for governor and that my introduction of him was not to be construed as a committal of myself to his candidacy.
 Any influence l may have will be used in the present campaign to pro- mote harmony and good will among our people and my support will be given to that candidate for governor I. -r.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08

To the Editor of the Age-Herald:
 Emmet ONeal Is going to get big vote fin Tallodega town, and I think he will carry the county by a good ma iori'y. though some of the amendment politicians are boosting Henderson and are going to vote for Mallory They think all of the amendment votes they can get for Hen- derson will be votes against ONeal, but the people are not going to be fooled. O'Neal is as sure to be our next governor as the sun rises in the east.
 T. O. STEWART. Talladega, February 4, 1910.
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Postal Changes.

Washington, February 7.-(Special.) ) Rural carriers appointed: Bremen, route 1, Elmer B. Strickland, carrier; no substitute. Troy, route 9, Green D. Herren, carrier; s. w. Herren. sub stitute. Hugh T. Swain is appointed postmaster at Milan, Jackson county, vice A. P. Swain, resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
Primary Set for March 20.

Guntersville. February 7.-(SpeciaL)- The democratic executive committee met today and fixed March 25 as the day for holding the primary. The rules govern ing the state primary will be enforced as far as practicable. There was a full att tendance at the meeting, both of commit teemen and candidates Everything was harmonious, and the best feeling pre- vailed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
No Strikers Arrested.

Philadelphia. February 7.--Peace having be sn declared between the shirtwaist manufacturers of this city and their striking employees today for the first time In eight weeks. the police were not called upon to arrest strikers. The operatives will return to work on Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
Corporation Law Held Up.

Washington, February 7.-Secretary Overman today introduced a bill provid- ing for postponement for Go days of the date when corporations arc required to make returns and assessments under the corporation law. The date is now March 1, and the delay is to give the supreme court time to pass upon the test cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
Game Commissioners Busy.

New Orleans, February 7.-Addresses by number of delegates advocating more laws for the protection of fish and game marked the concluding sessions today of the fifth annual convention of the Na- tional Association of Game Commissions CTS. Governor Jared Y. Sanders of Louis- jana was among the principal speakers of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
Dr. Miles Anti-Pair, Pills

Relieve pain, whether it be neu- -algiac, rheumatic, sciatic, head lche, stomache, pleurisy or ovarian pains.
 Druggists everywhere sell them. If 'irst package falls to benefit, your drug gIst will return your money.
 MILES MEDICAL CO.,, Elkhxrt, Ind.
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wh lose election, in my judgment, will best bring about such a result. Very truly yours, A. T. GOODWIN.
 Robinson Springs, February T, 1910.
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Negroe. wIn Be Hanged,

Jefferson City, Mo. February 7.-Gover- nor Hadley today refused to interfere in the case of George w. Williams and George Reynolds, negroes. who are to be hanged in Kansas City tomorrow. The pegroes attacked 2. WQuaap ..ssvus-,t lts,1
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Little George will discover that big Jim cannot sell an honest country vote. SAM F. TEAGUE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08

A fire this morning damaged residence on Fifth street to the extent of several
 hundred dollars. The fire caught in the
 roof, apparently from the ffue. The property belongs to Attorney J. B. Mar
 tin and is occupied by F. W. Green of the real estate firm of Whips & Green.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
O'Neal in TaIIadega.

Birmingham, February 5, 1910.
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Suggestion for Courthouse.

Talladega, February 4, 1910.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-30
FALLS BETWEEN HORSES FROM
SEAT OF WAGON
MISS JACKSON Is INJURED
Team was Purchased Recently and
Deceased was Very Proud
of Them

Ben Haviland, employed as a
teamster by the Swede Basin Lumber
company, was instantly killed and
Miss Linnie Jackson, a niece of w.
II. Ramsey, of this place, suffered a
broken leg as the result of rum
away yesterday afternoon between
three and four o'clock, near Love
Station.
The accident occurred on the Fem
ner grade short distance from the
Fenner place. Miss Jackson and
Ramsey We're riding horseback on
their way to Mr.. Jackson's mine at
the head of Slate creek and had got
into the wagon to ride, leading their
horses behind. In some way the
team got out Of the road and the
coupling pole was broken by stump
on the road side. The horses be-
came frightened and the occupants
of the front seat Havlland and Miss
Jackson, were thrown forward be-
tween the horses, which began kick
ing in their fright.
Haviland was kicked to death and
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-30
ANTI-ASSENlBLY NOMINEES GET
MOST OF THE PLUMS
HIGHEST VOTE FOR CALKINS
a Very Light Vote is Polled, Both
in Josephine County and the
Whole State

The board of canvassers finished
its work late yesterday. The task of
the board was no easy one, as many
names were written in, some Of them
as joshes. The highest vote cast for
any office was divided among four
candidates for governor, who split
up among them 1872. The registra-
tion was 1743, which makes the
highest vote at the primaries trifle
less than AZ per cent of the regis
tration, which was a light one.
The highest vote cast for any
candidate was go for Circuit Judge
Frank NJ. Calkins, while DR.. Stricken
for coroner followed with 619.
The democratic county ticket had
but one contest, that between
Charles Burkhalter and T. f. Wal,
lace for the shrievalty nomination.
Mr.. Burkhalter received 159 votes
and Mr.. Wallace 81. Stephen Jewell
for county judge, H. c. Perkins for
county treasurer and r. A. Dean for
county surveyor had no opposition
and were nominated. w. J.. Mahoney
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-30

Spiker, of Glendale, both OF whom
have the unlucky number Of 10000
votes apiece,
Miss Lolita DeArmond is next with
1000 votes, and that is doing well
considering the fact that she has
been sick also for the biggest part Of
the contest so far.
In fact practically all Of the young
ladies are doing mighty we'll and the
way things look at present there is
going to be some tall vote casting
before the contest is over.
The next count will appear in the
Sunday morning paper and we will
all await It with considerable interest
to see just who will forge to the
front.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-30
STREET PAVING MATTERS
ARE BEING RUSHED

Paving affairs and other civic
Improvement matters received the
attention of the city fathers last
evening at a special meeting of the
city council called for that purpose.
Final action was taken on. and
ordinances passed for, the paving Of
the alleys in blocks 40 and so. cx-
tending from Fifth 10 Seventh
streets also Z street from Fifth TO
Seventh.
A lateral sewer was ordered con-
stucted IN block Il, Railroad addl-
uon
Hereafter it will be a misdemean-
or for anyone 10 leave an auto or
other vehicle In front OF a place OF
business on a paved street, or to
hitch teams TO lamp poles without
the written consent of the owner OF
the business house. The penalty at
ached 20 this ordinance Is fine
OF not less than $40 nor more than
$50 or imprisonment from two 10
er days or both.
This action was taken 10 protect
the pavemonts BY the provisions
of the ordinance the owner is rec
sponsihle for the cost Of repairs ne.
cessitated as the result Of permitting
teams or autos 10 stand In front Of
his place Of business
But one bid was received for put
ting a new roof on the city hall and
that was rejected and Auditor Op.
ivoke instructed TO readvertlse
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-30

to show what a little hard work will
do in securing votes, as she up to
the time the paper went to press last
Saturday evening did not even know
that she was nominated and did not
start securing votes until Tuesday
morning.
Mrs. Dele Sargent moves to second
place today She made a good in
crease in her standing, climbing to
3O,SOOO, which is quite a nice jump,
Mrs Herman Horning is third
this count, dropping from first place
to third. Her gain is good also, as
she only had 1900 votes then,
while this count she stands with 29,-
500.
Miss Merle Caldwell runs fourth
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-30

lived but few minutes after the
accident. The calk of one of the
horse shoes pierced his chest and
penetrated to his lungs and his
back and several ribs were broken
and he was otherwise horribly man,
gled,
Miss Jackson suffered a broken
leg and several bruises, but will re-
cover, according to Dr. j. c. Smith,
who was called Immediately by the
Fenners.
Miss Ramsey and two men we're
sitting on the back seat of the empty
lumber wagon and escaped injury.
Or, Stricken, the coroner, was sum-
moned and until he arrived the body
of the unfortunate victim was al
lowed to remain where 1t lay. The
coroner expressed the opinion today
that Haviland was killed by being
hurled against tree. Just how the
accident did happen is not clear at
this time. No inquest was held.
Haviland parents are Mr.. and Mrs.
John Havlland, who live about four
miles up the Rogue river and he
was about 81 years old. He had been
working for the Swede Basin Lum-
ber company for the past three years
and had recently bought the team
which ran away from Pat Swayne.
The team Is very valuable one and
young Haviland was proud OF his
acquisition.
Haviland was we'll known and had
host OF friends in the community
to whom the news of the tragic ac-
cident will come as a shock Miss
Jackson, according to last reports,
is resting easily and will be confined
to her home for several weeks.
Havlland spoke but three words be-
fore he expired. Con Fenner took
Miss Jackson to his home In a light
rig and Dr. Smith was sumoned to
care for the young lady while Coron-
er Stricken was notified and imme-
dlately set out to investigate.
The family OF the dead man Is
rangements will be announced later.
prostrated with grief.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-09-30

received 40 votes for county clerk;
e. n. Proyolt ten votes for county
commissioner, w, H. Flanagan three
votes for coroner, Hugh DeArmond
nine votes for representative from
Josephine county.
These men have received the DEM
ocratic nominations, although they
were not candidates and they can run
if they qualify
Twenty-Five democrats wrote in
the name of Robert G. Smith for
state representative and forty that of
r. r. Turner for superintendent Of
public instruction and nine that of
Evan Reames, the Jacksonville law
yer. for attorney general.
Oswald West beat Jefferson Mey-
ers for the democratic gubernatorial
nomination by a vote of 100 to so,
James L. Godfrey received 100 votes
to 43 for J. Scott Taylor for the nom
ination for state printer. Hugh Nc
Lain beat Charles P. Strain for the
nomination for railroad commission
er by a vote of 1S1 to 46. w. T.
Slater received 159 votes and Wni
R. King 166 for supreme judges and
Turner Oliver got Isl for secretary
of state.
There was no candidate among the
republicans for the county surveyor
but the voters wrote In the name Of
H. c. Hall A times, F. Hobson five
times, w. R. Whipple two times and
F. Mensch five times, and Mr.. Hall
gets the nomination If he qualities
for 1t.
Following are the nominees for
justice of the peace, constable and
county central committeeman, in the
order named, in the various pre-
cincts:
Kerby-A. C. Howland, c, D. Sex
ton, none.
Placer-A ]. Bennett, J. 7. Lay
ton, II. o. Williams.
Slate Creek-J. c. X. Mccain,
none, S. f. Robinson
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