The Birmingham News from Birmingham, Alabama • 14

THE BIRMINGHAM NEWS, BIRMINGHAM, MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1M. I GOVERNOR GIVES EIRST ORDER All "Redfsrn Corzets at Lsst Than Half Former Prices To close out a big stock this kind of reduction Is made Come and select a model NOW. At $1.00 up. 48,500 yds. Famous Wash Goods at UNPRECEDENTED LOW PRICES BILLS COMING TUESDAY lT7as the Signal For the Salute of the Artillery.

4 35c Handsome 1907 Wash Goods at 25c 50c Prettiest 1907 Wash Fabrics at 35c SPEAKER MARTIN EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE THE COMMITTEE tlGON ADMINISTERED OATH CHIFFON DE SO IE, the latest 1907 creation in plain ilk and cotton fabrics, very stvlish for evening wear, drapes beautifully, looks a pretty as all Mlk and wears better; In all the winter colors, sold reg Iarly up to 50c erd. Special sale price at, ard SOIE RADIANT, a delightful medium weight wash fabric, beautifully silk tinted, raised cable cord effect, In all the new 1907 plaids so much in demand, In grav, pink, medium and light blue, green, black and white, Alice, and the ever stylish tartan plaid a durable and son ieeable fabric for fancy waists and street dresses, sold every where for 35c. Tomorrow, yard When you buy the Swas Ginghams you may be sure that you have purchased a superior article, combining the highest grade material with the most artistic designs. You may safely depend upon the Swas as being of dependable quality. After tha Delivery of Hit Inaugural Address' by Comar, Lieutenant Governor Gray Wat Sworn in.

Governor Jelke Rode In Carriage No. 23, 1 4 I 1 A- GRAND MILITARY REVIEW SILK NOVELTY, one of the prettiest of the Aberfoyle Mills productions, full 32 inches wide a rare ihance for high-class costume and waist makers to save half or more in plain colors, embroidered dots anil neat checks, in every color, colors are fast, the fabrics strong and durable; half silk; regular 50c qualttj. Special, jard SIE BOUCLE, a medium weight ailk and linen wash fabric in striped and check effects, silk embroidered dot and splash effects and large Jacquard styles. In a full line of all the newest 1907 colors; should sell for 35c. Tomorrow, yard EMBROIDERED SILK ZEPHYRS, mostly In neat, hairline and fancy check effects Specially adapted for shirtwaist suits and fancy waists A dainty light weight material in a splendid arlcty of 1907 colors.

Regular 35c quality. Tomorrow, yard SOIE GENT1LLE, a beautiful plain silk and cotton fabric, with raised silk dot and splash affects, In blue, pink, white and cream, an exquisite fabric for fancy waists and evening gowns. Special tomorrow', jard janvary Offering Laces and Embroideries In this Sate are the Greatest Lace Values offered in years Beyond any similar event Caheen lias ever known Tomorrows great lace and embroidery offering will rank first. Savings from a third to a half on the very newest and finest laces and embroideries. Embroideries, pretty patterns In openxvork and each piece a special xalue; 75c qualities 12 25 qualities 98c.

Great sale Embroidery, very finest hand-made Swiss, Nainsook and Cambric Embroideries, dainty, fine baby edges, exquisite insertion, headings, wide bands and wide flouncings at far below actual yaluo, at 5o, 10c, 15c and 19c. designs, 49c, II 25 of nexv two great Sample Allover Laces, 4i yard strips of fine white or cream Oriental Laces, dainty new patterns, suitable for waists, 75c to 31 50 values, 49c. 42-Inch Allover Laces, about 50 pieceB In popular imitation white Irish allover laves. 75c and II 25 values, 39c. Sample Oriental Lace, fine white and cream.

Oriental and point gaze, widths from 4 to 10 Inches, values ranging from 25c to 50c, 19c. Sample pieces of the finest St Gall Venise Laces, beautifully finished, narrow and medium width, St. Gall Veniso Edges, Bands In white and cream, and silk finished black, 25c to 50c a yard usually special, 19c. Beautiful New Torchon Laces and Insertions, no such values ever shown before, finest edges to 7 Inches wide, with Insertions to match. You know our price on Torchon Laces, values 15c to 25c and 10c.

27-lnch Embroidery Skirtings, great xariety open worked patterns, values to 1.25, at 89c and 59c. Skirt Flounce Embroideries, 12 Inches xxide, fine Sxxiss Flouncings in great variety of beautiful up-to-date patterns, worth 50c per yard, 29c, Corset Coyer Embroideries at Half Price. Full 18 inches wide; cambric and nainsook, dainty new patterns, with 1 and 2 rows beading top; 50c qualities 29c; 75c qualities 39c. Sets of the very finest Swiss and Nainsook Embroideries, the narrow edge to the wide flounce, with insertions, skirtings and all-overs to match, complete sample St. Gaul manufacturer marked at prices that will a saving ot more than half In every Instance $1.98 (From a Staff Correepondent.) MONTGOMERY Jan.

14. The first order given by Governor B. B. Comer after ha was sworn In this afternoon was for the salute of the artillery. It was given by a code of eignals pre-arranged and came just he was sworn In as governor nd Henry B.

Gray had taken the oath tf lieutenant-governor. Both oaths were administered by 1 General R. F. Llgon. clerk of the su- preme court.

Instead of the chief justice. A feature of the Inauguration was the presentation to Governor Comer of a locomotive made of flowers. It was eeven feet long and five feet high. On the tender was the name "Comer. The mass of flowers forming the road-, bed displayed the words "Rate Legislation and "victorious.

The locomotive was made of all kinds of flowers and was presented In behalf of the Mobile Item and the Mobile delegation by John S. Grego Immediately after the oaths of office Ware taken. Introduced by Jelks. The bead of the procession reached the Capitol at 12:45 oclock and it was balf an hour before the last company was given the order to rest. Governor Jelks arose and Introduced Governor Comer as the man from the "Imperial county of Jefferson." When Governor Comer arose to apeak at 115 p.

m. he was greeted by tremenduous applause. Imuiediately after his inaugural address tiB" took the oath of office whicjv'w'as similar to that admlnlstered'to members of the legislature. Altar Lieutenant-Governor Gray XyLts sworn In Governor Comer lifted hts hand again. It was a signal to Grand Marshal Graves to fire a sa- lute, 7 xn rapid succession seventeen ioua cannon reports Bhook the very earth on which the capital stands.

Then Governor Comer went to the executive office where the formal transfer was made. A few minutes later he and Lieutenant-Governor Gray entered a carriage and were driven to the receiving stand where the troops were j. w. NEWBURN. -O January Vndermusiin Sale Lingerie Effects From $1.50 to $20.00 replenished stocks of Undermuslins in all its many branches the second week of our promises to be even more attractive than the first.

Everything is as fresh and dainty as the opening days and the variety of styles remains unbroken. values we have arranged for this week should prove specially interesting, as we thoroughly into the matter of grouping the various lots and are quoting prices for the high standard of Lingerie involved. Gowns that are full and long. Chemise cut to fit perfectly at arms. Skirts with fitted tops and full flounces.

Drawers In correct and approved proportions. Styles in Gotfns At 98c Our showing of Lingerie Waists this week will give you a comprehensive idea of what the prevailing styles will he for the coming season. There is an air of freshness about these dainty garments that is bewitching and the many lacy effects lend a note of dressiness to the entire line. Laces and embroideries form the principal trimming on these soft white mulls and batistes, sometimes a combination of several different kinds of laces being used. Allover embroideries and embroidery motifs are also employed to good effect.

Continued Matched Sets $15,98 Garments at to $5.00 Four-piece At with a huge line of Gowns at 98c. Over half a hundred are represented, made Into every conceivable each made distinct by the manner of applying the and embroideries which constitute the trimmings. styles, round slip-over stjles, square cut yoke effects shaped ones, all made full and long of fine materials to mention one which we consider to be the best this season at 98c. It is a dainty stjle, made and round at the neck, with a shaped embroidery set In, surrounded by Insertions of Val. lace and finished and sleeves with an edging of the same.

We show matched sets, consisting of Corset Cover, Drawers, Gown and Skirt, made of nainsook and effectively trimmed with a wide embroidery, giving the effect of hand work. The gown and corset cover are edged at the top with a fine Val. lace edging and dainty ribbons are Introduced CHAIRMANSHIPS FOR JOHN AND RAGSDALE OF JEFFERSON. Special to The Birmingham News MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. 14 The Indications are that the legislature will be flooded with bills of all kinds Tuesday when it meets.

Every legislator will have one or two and some will have as many as fifteen or twenty. So far only a few local bills have been Introduced and when they do begin to come In there is going to be a rush The local legislation committee of both bouses will have their hands fulL The present outlook Is that the legislature will adjourn after having been In session for thirty days until some time later and finish the session then. Committees in tha meantime will be at work getting legislation in shape so there will not be much trouble In reaching the numerous bills expected to be before the two houses. Speaker Martin Is expected to announce his committees when the house meets. Colonel John of Birmingham will be chairman of the Judiciary committee and Maner of Montgomery will be chairman of the judiciary committee.

J. Lee Long of Butler will get a good committee. Dr. M. C.

Ragsdale of Jefferson will be chairman of the committee on public health. LEEISLITIM Mil ENDORSE ROOSEKLT FORMER UNION SOLDIER WILL INTRODUCE RESOLUTION COM MENDING HIS ACTION IN THE BROWNSVILLE AFFAIR. fecial to The Birmingham News. MONTGOMERY, Ala Jan 14 There Is to be Introduced t.i the Alabama legislature a resolution commending President Roosevelt for discharging the negro soldiers who were in the Brownsville, Tex riot, and the resolution ts to be introduced by Colonel Charles Rattray, who was a union soldier and Is now a member of the legislature. The resolution to be Introduced Is as follows: "Resolved, by this house, the senate concurring, That we unanimously endorse the action of President Roosevelt in dismissing the three companies of the Twenty-fifth regiment of United States colored troops for their acts of outlawry In Brownsville, Tex hlch resulted not only In the wounding of defenseless citizens, but murder.

"Resolved further, That we believe said action taken by said president was clearly within his authority as commander-in-chlef of the army and navy of the United States, and the only means he could adopt to cleanse the army from Insubordination, outlawry and violence, and preserving military discipline, and preserving the citizens of the country from violence at the hands of those who should be the protectors of the country. "Resolved further, That we request our senators and representatives In congress assembled to sustain the president in his cotton, not through any partisan feeling, but because his action was right and we believe prompted solely by a high and worthy patriotism. Colonel Rattray was an officer in the Fifty-sevehth Illinois infantry, but moved to Alabama soon after the war. Sjecl DEM0POLIS SOLDIER BOYS LEAVE FOR MONTGOMERY Special to The Birmingham News DEMOPOLIS, Ala, Jan. 14 Sunday morning company of the Alabama National Guard of this city under command of Captain B.

G. Wilson, left for Montgomery, where they go to partlcl pate In the Inauguration festivities The Tucker Drug Company has moved Into the building on Washington street recently vacated by Sam Stein. Mr. Stein has moved to Coa-topa and formed a partnership with Mr. Gillespie under the firm name of ftein Gillespie, who will conduct a general merchandise business The concrete building going up on Washington and Commissioner streets for McKinley Brothers, to be used for their wagon and carriage manufactory Is rapidly assuming proportions and will be ready for occupancy within a few weeks.

Winston Jones, of Montgomery, is-Ited his mother In this city a few daj ago. Mr and Mrs. Youngblood, of San Antonio, arrived yesterday mom-tng for a visit to Mrs. Youngbloods parents, Mr. and Mra.

B. Ulmer. W. C. Gunlock and Ife have returned to their home In Houston.

Tex after visiting Mr. Gunlocks parents in this city. LOST HIS PURSE. John Watson, of Avondale, was the victim of a purse snatcher last night according to a report made by that gentleman to police headquarters. Mr.

Watson reports that while standing at Twenty-first street and First alley a negro passing by snatched his purse, which ha held In his hand. He was able to describe the negro and this Information has been furnished tha police. Tha amount In tha pocketbook was $4.50. 35c Each man was then sworn In and a commission Issued. This afternoon the new sheriff is checking over the prisoners In the county jail and a formal transfer takes place Chief Deputy Sheriff Albert Strad-ford, under Sheriff Burgtn, Issued vouchers to each of the retiring deputies for their salaries.

All papers not vet served were also turned over to the Incoming sheriff and the deputies were immediately started out with them. Col. Higdon received many congratulations today upon entering upon the duties of the office. He received the good wishes in a modest way and replied that ho hoped that he would give satisfaction to all the people. CALIFORNIANS WANT JAPANESE KEPT OUT WASHINGTON.

Jan. 14 The house committee on foreign affairs granted a hearing today to representatives Kahn, McKlnlay and Hayes, all of California, the committee named by Pacific Coast representatives to oppose an attempt lo modify the Chinese exclusion act and to work for a Japanese exclusion act It was stated by the Californians that they will fight vigorously the hill under consideration by the committee to amend the Chtnese exclusion act by having Inspection of Chinese at ports in China from which they sail as well as in the American ports where they land. The bill is regarded by the Californians as a relaxation of the exclusion act WANTS INFORMATION OF JERRY HORN Mrs. Marie Pierce In a letter written to Mayor Ward asks for information concerning the whereabouts of her uncle, Jerry Horn, Whom it is stated was a wealthy bachelor. It Is believed he lives In this city although Mrs.

Pierce states she has not heard of him for twenty-five years. Alloy er three lots qualities 79c, 23 and effective and lots, tomorrow Matched from bands, line of a insure you down to 7c, With sale during The special have gone very low Trtenty We begin stylos shape, and dainty laces High oke and We want value offered slip-over trimming at top Three Each lot drawers. assortment tucked Combination $1.50 Special Lots at $1.49 $2.75 and $3.50 Yokes are cut lower this season, or this effect simulated by extending the trimming the length of the front either In festoon designs or very often In up and down lines. Sleeves are mostly in three-quarter length, and the adornment of these really play an important part In carrying out the design of the wal9t. Some of the cuffs are designed so as to extend to the shoulder, while others have a ruffled trimming from the deep lacey cuffs to the top.

We make a specialty of combination garments and quote prices from $1.50, $2.75, $3.50 up to $5.00. Our stocks are also complete in the following lines. Drawers from 25c up; Corset Covers, 25c up; Downs, 50c up; Chemise 75c up; Petticoats, 85c up. composed of gowns, skirts, chemise, corset covers, In these separate groups will be found an excellent of lace and embroidery trimmed models, prettily for the most part and beautifully finished. fifF Cb I 3 I 7 Col.

E. L. Higdon Sworn in As Sheriff of the County GOVERNOR JELK8 RODE IN CARRIAGE NO. 23. (From a Staff Correspondent.) MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan.

14. It was a remarkable coincidence that Gov. D. Jelks rode through the streets of Montgomery today in car- NOe 23. All along the line of march the big numbers on the lamps of the carriage, Which was secured from a local livery table, caused comment and laughter.

The Joke was considered such a good one that one of Governor Comers friends broke Into te line and told the great rate reform advocate about it. Whether the number of the carriage Was considered or not it caused much merriment. The carriage containing the incoming and retiring governors was drawn by four sorrel horses. J. W.

NEWBURN. DESCRIPTION OF DESIGN PRESENTED BY MOBILIANS Special to The Birmingham News MOBILE, Jan. 14 Description of the Immense floral design presented to Governor Comer by the Mobile delegation at the inaugural ceremonies. Is as follows: A complete locomotive and tender five feet long, mounted on a square base seven feet long and two feet high. The engine and tender made of lilies of the valley, white carnations, and Ivory roses Interwoven with Far-leyense and graclllimum ferns, rests on a bed of the same flowers loosely arranged.

On the sides of the tender In gold letters Is the word, "Comer. On the front side of the base hlch ts a solid bank of alysum and adlan turn Is a panel of whits narcissus through which is drawn a wide streamer of pale blue satlon on which Is the word, Victory." Just above this on the field of alysum in gold letters, "Rate Regulation The pale blue streamer Is caught at either end with a loose bunch of Princess of Wales vlo leu tied with ribbon to match the streamer. On either corner of the base Is tied a huge bunch of long stemmed Richmond roses with some of the half open buds reaching above the base. These are caught with ribbon to match the color of the rose, and across the front of the base, and just below the panel la a garland of Richmond roses hanging from the ribbon bows on the corners of the base. The whole creation Is simplicity and elegance, and some idea of the enormity of the design can be formed by considering the quantity of flowers used In Its construction.

About fne thou and spikes of valley. flvelundred carnations, alx or seven hundred lvorv roses, three hundred splkcA of nar ctssua, a half bushel of aljJim, two hundred Richmond roses, amg hun drede of fronds of delicate malcApt hair fcra, -4 11 President Jordan Of Cotton Harvle Jordan, president of the Southern Cotton Association, Is In Birmingham. Mr. Jordon arrived In the city late Sunday and registered at the Hotel HiUman. During his stay here he will be the guest of V.

F. Graves, the well know'n railroad man. Mr. Jorda nls one of the most conspicuous men before the public today. As president of the Southern Cotton Association and editor of the Cotton Journal, the official organ of the association.

It is claimed that he Is doing more for the cotton growers of the South than has ever before been accomplished by a single man. The object of the Southern Cotton Association Is to secure through holding of a certain portion of the crop a fair price for cotton. When seen by a representative of The Birmingham News Mr. Jordon was engaged In conversation with Joseph II. Hoadlcy, Robert Jemlson, president of the Birmingham Commercial Club and others.

He Is very cordial and frank In his manner and speaks fluently on the subject of cotton a subject to which he has given many years study. When asked If he was a candidate for re-election Mr. Jordan replied. I like to talk to the public but on this I have nothing to say Cotton Exchange Fight. Asked In regard to the fight that he Is making to secure a fraud order from the postmaster-general for holding the use of the malls for the alleged gambling operations of the New York cotton exchange, Mr.

Jordan said: "I can't say IJiat there are any new developments in the investigation. It Is being carried on as rapidly as possible and will no doubt result In forcing the New York cotton exchange to do a legitimate business or else admit to the world that they are engaged In a game of pure speculation." When asked if the New York Cotton Exchange would bring any means to Talks Exchange Fight oppose his re-election, Mr. Jordon said: Undoubtedly they would be glad to see me defeated. As the President of the Southern Cotton Association I have made myself conspicuous In the past few years. That they would like to see some one else elected in my stead Is assured, as they would hope that my successor would be not as well Informed.

I have been studying the question since 1899 and have learned many things in regard to the dealings In cotton by the speculative Interests. The New York Cot'ton Exchange Is very powerful. Their wires ramify the South. They are able to subsidize newspapers and prejudice the cause against me. "By Insinuation they can make the people believe things that they would not dare assert In the open.

If they would come out In the clear and fight me I could then get back at them on any statements which they made that were untrue, but when they fight me through Insinuation I am at a disadvantage. Price of Cotton. Since I have been president of the Southern Cotton Association the price of cotton has advanced to ten cents per pound. In other words the Southern Cotton Association has established a minimum price of ten cents for cotton. "The spinners recognize this and do not base their sales on the expectation of buying spots for less.

Since the organization of the association at least 1250,000,000 has been saved to the South by th Increased values. This a safe estimate, as not less than $10 per bale has been paid for cotton more than would have been paid had not the association been organized. The wealth of the South ts centered In the production of cotton. The annual Income derived from the growing of cotton far exceeds the- output of the gold mines of the world, and It la all pure gold. You cant beat It up or wear It out; it must be converted, every pound of It Into gold.

We Intend to keep up the fight and got for cotton at least a profit on top of the price of production. If the New England farm, era controlled the cotton crop as do the farmers of the South they would get thirty cents per pound for It. When asked In regard to the attendance expected here this week, Mr Jordan said. Good Attendance. I think the attendance will be good, but hardly as large as at previous meetings.

The cotton producers have come to the conclusion that present prices will be maintained without any effort on their part, and on this account I do not expect as large an attendance as we would otherwise have. When the association was first organized cotton was selling for a very low price. On this account the interest was very great. The farmers Were desperate over the prices received and determined to force them higher. Just now they are very well content to let good enough alone and have relaxed to some extent In, their efforts.

I don't know anything about moving the headquarters to Birmingham. I have never given the matter a thought. Birmingham ia certainly a great city. It is destined to become the largest city in the South, I think. Mr.

Jordan was waited on by a committee appointed by the Commercial Club at 3 o'clock this afternoon and formally welcomed to the city. LATE MARKETS. New York 8pot Cotton. NEW YORK, Jan. 14.

Spot cotton closed stcaiy, to point 51 Id filing uplands, 10 67; middling gulf, 10 9o. Sales, 1500 bales. Now Orleans CottJn Futures Quotations. (Reported by Abercrombie ft Co NEW ORLEANS. Jan.

14. The following were the quotations on the New Orleans Exchange today- Open High. Low Close January 15 10 16 10 05 10 08 February io ot M-vrch ..10.13 1014 10 02 lo 05 April 10 00 May 10.22 10 22 10 07 10 10 June jo Vi July 10 26 10 28 10.15 10.lt Octobef .71 9 71 9.71 til Saletj 050. Tony Easy. BdU Thfl Nrwi a It Is now Sheriff Elijah L.

Higdon. The new sheriff of Jefferson county was sworn In this morning by W. E. Sorsby notary public. Th6 ceremony was performed In the office of the sheriff at the court house, retiring officials In the office and newly appointed deputies and bailiffs being present i at the time.

After being sworn In Col. Higdon addressed his deputies and balUffs telling them what he expected of them while In office. He reiterated his statement that if he found that the men named for the positions were not competent that there would be a ihange at once. LAND OWNERS GO TO COURT WITH FIREARMS LOUISVILLE, Ky Jan. 14 A Times special from Prestonburg, Va sav Many armed men are here today to hear the proceedings In the county court on the motion of the Eastern Kentucky Land Corporation to list acres of land In Floyd county, for taxation.

The corporation claims that it has title to the land under grants made by the state of Virginia In the latter part of the eighteenth century. The present holders of the land are greatly excited over the case, and It Is believed there is danger of an outbreak In case of a decision In favor of the corporation. James P. Harris Is the county Judge who must pass on the valdity of the claim. Bead The Birmingham News and know what is going on, at home and abroad.

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