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The Raymer enterprise., 1912-08-22

We read in the SigrlEg papers last
week that all parties had endorsed the
work Of Judge Burke and that he woult,
not be opposed for return 70 his work on
the bench. This sounded good to as.
We cGnfass to more or less distrus. o!
ihe recall OF judges. but some court
procecdurs has convinced IS tina. per-
haps it would be the only SOLUTION OF
some Of oGr present day ilIa BE that
right or wrong, we have felt glad to
find instances whcte the judiciary was
put of politics, and the judge 50 mani.
festly fair that all united in hailing
him as "just judge. Where such
conditions prevailed, with the recall or
without il, We can rest assured that
our courts will be fountains Of justice.
But just as we felt like congrltulating
The people Of Judge Burkc'5 distric,
We picked rp the Sterling Enterprise
and ind this endorsement Of judge
Burke By the democratic convention
characterized rs the work Of the gang"
Somehow when n convention does what
wc want item to do, it is natural to
gall them PATRIOTS men. but when lhcy
seem disposed to 60 in the opposite di.
rectlon, !, also seems natural to demon
mate them the gang. So prevalent
Is this disposition. that We need some
definition Of the two terms that will
enable ordinary people 70 distinguish
between the two
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-08-22

WANTED-Lard in shallow water dis
triet for pumping proposition. c. 7.
Ahlstrand, Real Estate broker, Gree
ley, Colorado.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-08-22

RemeHber that YOU should register
4, you wish to vo.e az the urinary
election. The board will be in session
pn Saturday and Monday. September
7th and 9th, just proceeding the pri-
mary.
In another column viii be found a
communication from M Peckham.
owner OF .he: town ai,e. Read i. oyer
and see if the,new owner does nothaye
views that coincide with yo.r own.
pne thing is certain, q pull all together
will work for the good Of Rayuier. and
# we keep pulling apart. nothing can
make n town here. Nature has done
III it will; the future depends en- hpm-
pn efforts
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-08-22
w a N T S
c. F. Peckham.

kates-ic Fer word each ineer-
tiop, No insertion for less than loc.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-08-22

Mrs. ]. +, Miller infot7na Us that a
card from Fred Knapp tells her tha, he
pas seen telegram that congress las
Appropriated s25O,OOO to re-survey a
portion Of Weld county. The need of
such q re-gurvey has been apparent for
some time in this section, qnd i. would
seem that this was a good start t1ward
The consgmation OF the decided work.
We aayn not seen the report in any Of
pur dailY papers received at Raymer,
put hope that it proves TO be true.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-08-22

WANTED Accomplishments and deed.
ed land. For quick satisfactory re-
suits address Arthur Potter, 542 No.
18th St. Lincoln. Nebr.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-08-22

FOR SALE Either white face or
Durham bull, both two years old.
Gottlob Fritz, New Raymer. Colo.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-08-22

FOR ShLE-Buy choice lots close in,
" New Raymer, cheap. They will be
worth many times TIE moneyin few
years. One-Rfth down. See Bald
win & Whittier, Sterling, or c. +.
Peckham, Gothenburg, Nebr.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-08-22
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
QUASH CASE 0F
 EXCISE BOARD
Plaintiff Attempting to Compel Board to Issue
 Liquor License

Judge c. C. Nesmith quashed the writ in the proceedings brought by the Iron City Distilling company against the excise commission of Jeff ferson county, seeking to compel the commission to issue a license to the company as a wholesale liquor dealer.
 The proceedings were filed in the city court last week. Judge Nesmith issued rule nisi and set the hearing for Monday morning. The writ was quashed on the grounds that the de- fendant In the case was entitled by law to 30 days notice, which had not been given in the case at bar. The proceedings will be reissued and the hearing set for 30 days after service of the writ on the commission.
 The plaintiffs in the case were granted license to do business as a wholesale liquor house last year, but the appli- cation for a renewal on the first of the year was turned down. The pro- ceedings were instituted against the excise commission. the point being raised that they had no discretion in the granting of wholesale license, the contention being that the law relating to the issuance of license by the excise commission giving discretionary powers applied to retail license only. The case Is being watched with much in- terest and will come up for hearing on its merits some time in February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
AT PULLMAN IS
 PRACTICALLY RUINED BY FIRE

just under the stairway leading to tho main court room however. little damage was done hy the first fire because tho alarm was turned in sufficient time to save the building. It appears that who- eyer did the work evidently intended to continue his efforts until he accomplished the work, tue last time the fire was started in the attic.
 The finding of an oil can near tho door leading into the attic with about half a pnit of oil remaining in the can gives rise to the opinion stronger than anything else that this was one of the means to burn the building.
 The loss to the building was practically covered by insurance, the county carry ing 5000 on the building. All the records were gotten out of the building before any dauage was done 10 them 1t Is the con sensus of opinion that a desperate effort will be put forth by the authorities to capture the guilty party or parties.
 County court, which had been in session for the past week, was forced to abandon work this morning. and the county off Cials will bo compelled to seek temporary quarters until the courthouse can be re- built.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
MYSTERIOUS MEN ENTER ENS[EY HOME Say They Want to Change
 Light Globes BOY RUN OVER BY CAR 
 Edgar Dabney Falls Off Bicycle in Front of Street Car and Is Very
 Seriously Hurt-Other
 Ensley News
BOY RUN OVER BY CAR

Claiming that they were working for the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, two young men, in working suits. visited the residence or w. H. Davis. former city treasurer Of Ensley. Sunday afternoon about l o'clock and stated that they had been sent out by the company to inspect the kind of globes in use by the consumers They said theyawere to condemn all Edison lights found and substitute a kind of globe that they were carrying with them. Mir. Davis was lying on q lounge fin his reception room, dozing. when he was awakened by the men de- taching the lights. He Inquired or them their business and they told him the above story. MT. Davis objected to the procedure and the men said they would take the number of the house and report 1t. They had some small globes with them that they wished to install on the drop wires. They told MT. Davis that the Edison light had been declared out of use by the com pany
 MT Davis said that he did not sus- pect the young men as being frauos until they had gotten out of the house and away when he thought that the company would not be sending out men on such missions on Sunday It Is stated that one of the mon was drink ing. The matter was reported to the police and orders given to look out for them. They are both about % years of age They had their pockets full Of globes It Is thought that they are sec ond story men and use this method of gaining access to houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
MRS. JAMES OVERTON
 DIES IN HUNTSVILLE
Two Convicted for Selling Whisky at Huntsville-Cotton Mill Re-
 sumes Operation

Huntsville, January 22.-(Special J. Mrs. James Overton, wife of J. L. Over- ton, city dispenser, died Sunday after Her husband and several sons and daughters survive her.
 Peter Turner and Charles Donegan negroes who were arrested Saturday on charges of selling whisky, were fined $500 each and sentenced to six. months Imprisonment at hard labor for the city this morning after hearings before City Recorder Smith. Both cases were appealed.
 The Huntsville cotton mill started operations this morning after an idle ness of about two years. This is the last of the idle mills in this section The West Huntsville mill, which closed down about the time that the Hunts vile mill closed started up two weeks ago. All of the mills are obtaining the required help without trouble, duo to the movement back to the towns from the farms, the small farmers hay ing experienced a disastrous year.
 The county commissioners have issued report of the condition of the county treasury showing balance of s12,S01. O. in the general fund. The sum of S2S,. 516 has been spent on bridges and road: during the six months since July 1911. The fine and forfeiture fund amounted to $2654.7S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
SUNDAY WEDDING
 NEAR ODENVILLE

Odenville. January 22-(Special.) )--The home of MT. and Mrs. J. R. Westbrook.
 near this place, was the scene of a beau tiful wedding Sunday. when their daugh- ter, Miss Jessie, became the bride of
 MT. William Leroy Steed the ceremony being performed in the presence of few friends and relatives by the Rev. Mid
 dlebrool, pastor of the Methodist church. The house was handsomely decorated with spring flowers. The bride wore a going away gown of tan cloth and car ried shower bouquet of brides roses and valley lilies.
 After ten days trip to Pensacola Jacksonville and other southern cities, MT. and Mrs. Steed will return to Oden- vile and be at home at the Hotel Ca haba
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Compares Net Cost

Comparing the large and small com panes. the report shows a considerably lower net cost in favor of the big con- cerns
 Part of this difference in favor of large companies" he adds, must of course cover greater investment due to higher integration; part Is due to superior eff ciency resulting from such integrations, but part represents also monopolistic con trol. especially in ore.
 "In so far as this difference means a larger per cent of returns on each dollar of investment 1t Is a real difference in industrial position between the two groups. This difference must be consd- cred in any public action affecting both classes of companies"
 Because of it's unique character and dominating position the report presents the cost of the products of the Steel cor poration for 1910. "Its intermediate profits are the highest and it's net costs are the lowest" the commissioner asserts. The net or integral ton cost of heavy standard Bessemer rails was placed at s16.67; the book cost" $2l 53. The difference, A. s6, was about equally divided. 1t was added, between transportation profit and inter- company profit.
 While the steel industry during the five years 1a0o-1906 covered by the report was based on lake ore. Commissioner Smith calls attention to the very low cost for southern pig iron. The report says:
 For southern pig iron the total furhs ce cost was 9.52 which was much lower than for either Bessenner or basic The chief reasons for the higher furnace cost of northern pig iron were f) the large freight charges involved in assembling the raw materials at the northern fur naces and @ the large profits on ore an coke included in the cost of those ma terials for the northern furnaces. The transfer profits on ore and coke used in in making southern pig Iron were very smal'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23

Cullman. January 22.-( (Speclal) The Cullman county courthouse was practical ly ruined by fro last night. The flames were discovered in an upper story of the building about 12 o'clock, and before the alarm could be sounded and the fire de- partment reach the scene, all the entire upper floor and rooms of the building were completely destroyed, and that part which was not rendered worthless by the fire was practically put out of business by the fire department in throwing water on the building to extinguish the flames.
 The fire, which is conceded to be of incendlary origin, was started in the att tic of the building. and owing to the dry ness of the woodwork inside the walls, the fire made quick work of that portion of tho courthouse used as a room for holding the courts and the offices on the second floor. Exactly one week ago from last night and Just almost at the same hour of the night, the courthouse was found to be on fire, this time on the lower floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
VALUABLE EETOWAH
 LANDS ARE SOLD
Prominent Men to Attend
 O'Neal Banquet
OF GUN BURIED
Rumored in Gadsden That Petition Asking for Liquor Election Will Be Withdrawn-Wets Refuse
 to Comment on Reports

Gadsden. January 22.-(Special.)-One Of the largest farm sales to be made in Eto- wal county in some years was announced as consummated today. This was the transfer of the late Maj. J. G. Blount property at Murray Cross to three differ ent parties. The sale was really made some time ago, but all the details have only just been closed as the transfer had to have the sanction of the courts, being the holdings of an estate.
 The transfer embraced something over 1CcO acres of the best lands in the coun- ty and the aggregate, consideration was upwards of s1s,ooo.
 Secretary ". R. Phillips of the Business Mems club today gave out the following list of guests who have accepted invita- tions to attend the club banquet on Wednesday night:
 Gov Emmet O'Neal, Hons. R. F. Kolb, commissioner of agriculture; H. J. Will lingham. state superintendent of educa- ton; c. B. Smith. state auditor; James G. Oakley. president convict department; Charles Henderson, president state rail- iodu COilnlsslOH, W. IL oAoWhs stoec senator; Harry S. Matthews, president of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company and other prominent county people.
 The funeral of Sam Allison, the youth who was accidentally shot by his broth CT, was held this morning from the First Methodist church. The services were con- ducted by the Rev. George w. Read, pastor of the church, and interment was made in Forest cemetery. The pail bearers were classmates of the dead boy and the Disque high school. of which he was a student, was dismissed and the members attended in body.
 There have been rumors all day to the effect that the petition asking for liquor election will be withdrawn. The leaders of the vets refuse to either affirm or deny these rumors and the only statement that could be secured on the subject was made by Postmaster T. H. Stephens. attorney for the liquor forces, that no such ac- ton would be taken today.
 Because of the new ruling of the state officers that counties have no legal right to use any of the public moneys for aid to the needy unless these first become in- mates of the county poorhouse will prob ably result in a larger number asking to be taken in full charge by the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
F. J. Levert Buried at Marion

Marion, January 22.-(Special) )-Th Q funeral of City Marshal F. J. Levert was conducted from the family resi- dence this morning at 10 o'clock by the Rev. W. R. Carothers of the Pres byterian church, and burial in the city cemetery. Mir. Levert was 76 years old at his death and had made this his home all his life. He was Confederate soldier who fought throughout the war. He is survived by his widow and one son. Besides he has a brother in At
 lanta and a number of other relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Democrats Meet

Hartselle, January 22.-(Speeial.) .)-At a meeting of the democratic executive com mittee of Morgan county, which occurred at 1 o'clock Saturday in Hartsel1e the state rules were adopted and a primary election ordered the first Monday in April. Chairman S. F. Stewart resigned as com mitteeman from beat 10 and also as chair man of the committee, and M. D. Wig gins was elected to fill both vacancies. B. E. Isbell was also elected secretary. Samuel Blackwell, candidate for Congress from the Eighth district, then addressed the assembly,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
SCHOOL MUSEUM

Columbia. January 22.-(Special.)- )-It is very evident that no institution in the state has made more progress in just installed in glass cases a very complete allotment of invaluable spec linens presented by the University of Alabama, and very carefully and accu- rately classified and labeled by Mir and Mrs Herbert H. Smith, of the state geological survey, connected with the University of Alabama.
 The collection contains 800 specimens and 160 distinct species of the primitive sheIled animals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Camn Prosnects Good

Anniston, January 22.-(Special)- R. l.. Rand, general manager of the Anniston Electric and Gas company, has just returned from Washington, where he held a conference with Congressmen Blackmon and Dent with reference to the establishment of the proposed ma = neuver camps in this city by the fed eral government, and he says that both men assure him that the location of the camp at Anniston is decidedly probable, although it will be some time before definite announcement is made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Mrs. Wallace Dead

Anriston, January 22.-tSpecial) )-The body of Mrs. Samuel Wallace. wife of the owner of the Pinetucky gold mines in the Annston district, who died at the home of a daughter near Heflin on last Saturday afternoon, has been brought to the home of her daughter at Oxford, Mrs. I. N Bagley, from which place the funeral will be held Tuesday after noon. The deceased is survived by her husband and six daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Industries for Baldwin

Bay Minette. January 22.-(SpeciaL) ) The Perdido Shingle company. com posed of local business men. announce that they are ready to begin operating g their plant which Is located on Perdido river about 12 miles east Of town.
 William Com, who has been investi- gating the matter of establishing a cannery at Fairhope for the past few weeks, has announced that complete ar engagements had been made for the growing of enough products to warrant the erection of canning factory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
German Buried at Marion

Marion, January 22.- Special. 1.-The funeral of the late Jacob Younger was conducted from the residence on Sunday and burial in the city cemetery MT. Younger was born in Mecklinburg, Ger many. He is survived by his widow and several children, all but one of whom live in different parts of this country. He has one son in the United States navy. and one who lives here.
 The body of Mrs. Case, who died while visiting her daughter, who is a teacher In Lincoln Normal school, was shipped to Iowa, her former home, for burial. Mrs. Case came to Marion to spend the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
FRIENDS DISCUSS
 ATKINS CAMPAIGN

With Senator Hugh Morrow presid ing, a number of the friends of Sen ator V. B. Atkins interested in the latter's candidacy for the position of congressman at large, met last night at the Morris hotel and considered the matter of appointing & state campaign manager and a campaign manager for Jefferson county.
 At the meeting no action was taken. There will occur another meeting We'd nesday afternoon at the Morris. It is probable that Senator Morrow will un- dertake the management of MT. Atkins s campaign
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Pay Poll Taxes Slowly

Greenville, January 22.-(Special.) )- The Butler county poll tax records show that the payers Of this tax are as prompt in the payment Of same as any previous years, This shows that the voters are preparing themselves for the approaching primary which promises to be a lively one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
AUDITOR SMITH HERE
Will Accompany Governor O'Neal to
 Limestone County

c. B. Smith, state auditor, is in Bir- mingham, and when joined tomorrow by H. J. willingham, superintendent ol education, and Governor O'Neal will go to Athens in Limestone county for the purpose of awarding a high school.
 These three officials constitute the state board on the location of the county high schools. They will also go to Marshall county where five towns are applying for the high school to which that county is entitled.
 From Marshall the board will visit Shelby county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Dr. DeOvies Honored

Greensboro. January 22.-(Specisl.)-Dr Raimurdo de Ovies was complimented at St. Pauls Episcopal church here to. night by congregation which taxed the capacity of the church. The Methodist Baptist and Presbyterian churches were closed in honor of the new rector. and the cheer was augmented by the other denominations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Alleged Murdress Carried Away

Anniston January 2.-(Special.)-Kathe- rine Isabel. the woman who is said to have stabbed Robert Martin, or Long. a well known Anniston negro. with fatal effect on West Fifteenth street Satur- day night, has been taken to Gadsden for confinement on account of the con ,lemnatlon of the local jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Fire at Greenshnrn

Greensboro. January Special 1.-The residence of Mrs. Kate Lavender was de- stroyed by fire last night. It is thought the fire originated in the kitchen, as tho kitchen and a servants house were all most consumed and the dwelling house in flames when Mrs. Lavender returned from church about 9:30 o'clock. The dwelling was insured for $2500 and furniture for SSed. The value of the house is estimated at about $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Nelson to See Canal

Annlston. January 22.-(Special.)-- sam Nelson. who led the Southeastern League in the comparative records of
 pitchers last year, has received orders from Charlie Frank to report at New Orleans on February prepared to en to Panama for the spring practice with the Pelicans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Roy Run Over

Edgar Dabney, the 10-year-old son oi MT. and Mrs. w. I. Dabney of 210b Ave nue G, Ensley, was run over and seri- ously injured by the freight car of the street railway company at Avenue Y and Twentieth street yesterday after noon about 2;20 o'clock. He was rid ing a bicycle and attempted to cross in front of the car. He lost his bal ance, 1t is said and put up his hands to catch himself when he fell under the wheels.
 He sustained badly broken arm which the doctors say will likely have to be amputated, bad gash in the right side of his head. a bruised ankle and other minor injuries, pr. Noble, who attended him, stated that he was not necessarily fatally injured, but that his condition is serious. It Is not known at this time whether the wound in his head is fracture or not The boy was conveyed to the Cunningham hospital after being attended by Dr. Noble.
 The entire fire alarm system of Ems ley will be rebuilt, following instruc- tons from Chief Bennett The wiring will be rearranged and reconstructed and put upon a more efficient basis. A force of men are at work on the pro feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Alleged Sneeder Arrested

An arrest was made yesterday at tho instance of resident of Avenue r of n motor cycle rider who was charged with exceeding the speed limit The resi- dents of this thoroughfare have deter mined to put a stop to the dangerous rate of speed that the automobilists and motor cyclists have been practicing for some time. It Is said that some of them run SO miles an hour. Avenue E
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Farmers Prepare for Crops

Greenville. January 22.-(Special) )-The Butler county farmers have begun In earnest making preparations for the 1912 crops. The fair weather is making il possible for them to get to town so that they can carry their fertilizers and sup plies home. Advancement along scientific farming lines is particularly noticeable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Water Power to Be Used

Anniston. January 2.-tSpeclal. 1.-The Annisfon Electric and Gas company of this city has been awarded a contract for furnishing waterpower to the South ern Mills corporation plant south Of this city, for which purpose General Mana ger Rand made a recent trip to New York city.