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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
WOULD Be AN ADVANTAGE
The Warrior Canal For an Armor
Plate Plant.
1T WILL REDUCE FREIGHT
Representative Bankhead Says Manufacturing
City Carrot Have Too Many Outlets to
the Consumer of Its Products.

That the completion of the canal to
Warrior river, establishing direct COM
munication from Birmingham to the
sea, will be an advantage for the loca-
ton of an armor plate plant here has
received little consideration
The promoters of the scheme claim
that it will be an important factor, and
an effort will be made to have the err
vey now in progress completed and the
report turned in before the end of the
next session of congress, which is an
indefinite one in length.
The completion of this canal will be
a great advantage in the location of an
armor plate plant said Representa-
tive John H. Bankhead, who was in the
city yesterday.
1.-THE successful operation of the pro-
posed canal to the Warrior river and
thence to Mobile harbor would of course
constitute a mighty factor in freight
rates from Birmingham to all points
that could be reached by water.
'Of course armor plate must be deliv-
cred at the shipyards, which at present
are located at Philadelphia, Newport
News and other eastern points.
'Tf we have water communication to
where our shipyards are located, rail-
roads would necessarily have to meet
the competition, and the result would
be the lowest possible freight rates.
mo great manufacturing city, as Bir-
mlngham is, can have too many means
of communication with those who must
consume her products.
"An all water route from Birmingham
to the Gulf would be the greatest bless
ing that could be bestowed"
Mr.. Bankhead has not been very we'll
for the past few days, and therefore
could not accompany the arnor plate
committee on its tour of inspection of
the Birmingham district.
He said yesterday that he was under
the impression that the committee was
very much impressed by the facilities
offered by the district, ard he would
not be surprised by their locating the
plant here,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22

The following was received yesterday
by General Agent DeFuniak of the Louis
willie and Nashville railroad, based upon
a dispatch sent by General Freight
Agent Papy of the Plant system 10 G,:n-
eral Freight Agent Compton of the
Louisville and Nashville at Louisville:
owing to the quarantine regulations
on account of fever at Montgomery, all
stations on the Savannah Florida and
WESTERN road west of Townsville and
Alabama Midland railroad, will not ac-
cept shipments passing through Mont
gomery unless fumigated. We have ar
ranged to fumigate such freight at
Sprague Junction or Savannah. Cotton
from infected or non-infeolsed districts
will be allowed to slrter Savannah
F'reights from non-infected districts
through Montgomery in sealed cars will
also be allowed to come in. Freight
from infected points will not be allowed
unless fumigated and barring certifical. e
of fumi gation of United States Marine
Hospital. Freight in sealed cars from
,non-infected points, except cotton pass
ing through Montgomery withoulu stop
ping, will be allowed to enter thu state
of Florida as stated above. Such freight
as requires fumigation will receive the
same at Sprague Junction. The dispatch
is by o. B. Compton, general freight
agent of the Louisville and Nashville
railroad.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
Or. MCINTYRE.
Second Lecture of the Lyceum Course Given
Last Night.

The second attraction of the Birming-
ham Lyceum course, in the person of
DR.. Robert Mcintyre, of Chicago, in his
wonderful lecture, "Buttoned Up Folks"
at Seals hall last night, proved emf
nently successful
A large and cultured audience greeted
the lecturer, and were completely capti-
waited by his wonderful ability.
Dr. Mcintyre is a man of most strik-
ing appea rance, and is an actor of great
power. His lecture abounded in wit,
humor, pathos and the highest flights
of oratory. His power of description is
simply electrifying, and he thrilled his
audience to the highest point of enthu-
siasm. DR.. Mcintyre is undoubtedly the
most finished and forcible lecturer who
has visited Birmingham. His descrip-
ton of the Chicago fire was gem of
the art of oratory. The Lyceum man
ayers are to be congratulated upon the
high-class entertainments they are CIV
ing the public.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
M. WeHG Bro.
1915 AND 1917 FIRST AVENUE,
POTTER BLOCK.
Sole Agents Youman Hats.
su-tu-fri


life class, composed principally of young
ladies.
The negro consented and accompanied
the instructor to the building. No
sooner had he arrived in the studio, how
ever, than he caught sight of the Class.
arrayed in long, white aprons who were
eagerly awaiting his coming and the
plaster casts of we'll known satuary--
armless and legless, and also life size
cast of detached limbs His face as
summed an ashen hue, his eyes bulged out,
and trembling with fear he made a dash
for the elevator yelling at the top of his
voice Schubert Doctorsl" "Oh, Lordy."
Mr.. Parrish followed him to the ele-
vator on which he was already descend
ing, pulled it up again and tried to ale
Watts his fears. But the thoroughly
frightened negro could not be convinced
otherwise, and with a bold dash 1le
gained the front stairway which he de-
scended by leaps and reaching the street
he did not slacken his rapid pace until
The was several taoeks from the vicinity
of the studio, and safe from the clutches
of the supposed medical students" who
were alarmed at the queer antics of the
negro and chagrined at the loss of 50
good a subject.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
THE UNITED STATES COURT
PETITION FROM THE HIGHLAND AVE-
NUE. RAILROAD.
In Regard to a Resolution of the City Council
Threatening to Take Away the
Rights of the Company.

No session of the United States court
was held yesterday afternoon.
A petition was filed at the morning
session by the receiver of the Highland
Avenue and Belt Railroad comapny,
asking for instructions in regard to a
certain resolution recently passed by
the city council in the Twenty-second
street bridge matter, in which the city
threatened to rescind the rights and
franchises of the company unless GER
tain judgments against the city be paid
in fifteen days, and the bridge be put
in safe condition within thirty days.
The petitioners disclaim responsibility
for the judgments obtained against the
city and for the present condition of
the bridge, stating that these conditions
existed when the receiver was ap-
pointed.
The matter was argued by the attor-
ney for petitioners and Judge Boarman
will probably render a decision this
morning.
The case of the Columbian Equipment
company VS.. Highland Avenue and Belt
Railroad company, which is now before
the circuit court of appeals, was opened
on motion. of defendants to hear its de-
murrers to complainants' bill of COM
plants. The motion was overruled.
The case of postoffice employees and
letter carriers VS.. United States for
overtime, were again postponed. They
are set for this morning.
Chief Deputy Clerk Broadway is busy
issuing summons to witnesses to ap-
pear before the grand jury, which meets
on Nov. 1. A large number of casas will
be Investigated, and it is expected that
the criminal docket will be taken up at
this term also.
One case was filed in the court yes
terday.
Ella Gillian VS.. the Postal Telegraph
Company, $4,000 damages; transferred
from the city court.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
AMONG THE RAILROADS.

The gross earnings for the louisville
and Nashville for the second week in
October amount to $437,125. This shows
a decrease of 1880 as compared to the
same psrlod of 1896, decrease of 81, 500
from 1896; an increase of $2O,o75 over 1894;
an increase OF 1856, 800 over 1898, and
decrease of SOS, 265 from 1892
This decrease is probably caused by
played havoc with traffic.
For the first two weeks of October the
gross earnings amounted to 1870, 255 which
is decrease of $126S5 as compared TO
1895; decrease Of s4.745 from 1896; an
increase of $32OS5 over 1894; an increase
of $685. over 1893, and a decrease of
$34, 1896 from 1892
The earnings form July 1 to October
IA amounted to 1888 $40 which shows an
increase OF $420, 94S ovsr 1896; an increase
of 1865, 1886 over 1894; an increase of $685.
542 over 1894; an increase of 1897 ,65S over
1s9S and a decrease of $780, from
1892
Commercial Agent Scion Jacobs of the
Central of Georgia says there is not a
word of truth in the statement that that
road will use the terminal facilities of
the Southern road.
The Louisyille and Nashville railroad
has ISSUED the following yellow fever
bulletin:
AS the result of quarantine regulations.
trains have been annulled and the sale Of
tickets should be discontinued as fol-
lows
Trains l and annulled south of Bir-
mingham, Ala.
Trains and 6, Nashville division an
nulled south of Pulaski.
Trains and annulled between Mont
gomery and New Orleans.
Kansas City, Memphis and Birming-
ham trains Nos. and 2 discontinued.
All trains on Ala bama and vicksburg,
and Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific
railroads discontinued. II
All trains on Illinois Central and Yazoo
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
POLICE NEWS.

The police court is still doing bust
ness at the same old stand" However
there is and has been decrease of grist
for this week.
The following cases were disposed Of
yesterday:
Martha Zants, white, disorderly con-
duct; not guilty.
Sam Bliss, white, disorderly conduct;
flned So.
Almond Curz. black, larceny of a BIZ
cycle; continued.
Guilbert Dancy. black, cruelty to ami
mails; not guilty.
Adam Jones, black, reckless driving;
fined So.
A. Bennett, colored, assault and bat
terry on Annie Williams; fined 81.
Mary Belle Williams, black, larceny
of $40 from Mary Jones; continued.
Claud Bynom, black, gaming; fined
$40.
Will Crawford, black, gaming; fined
S10
Turner Rice, black, reckless driving;
continued.
costs, $3.50. adriW issefoD
Emil Frank, white, ARRAY; not guilty.
Richard Stamps. brown, disorderly
conduct; fined 49,
George Jones, yellow, disordeTly con-
duct; fined 49,
Jim Stondy, black, gaming; not finsd;
costs, $3.50.
Dennis Rocks payed the sum of S. for
his fuss Wednesday night in the BELL
Top" saloon, while Brady was acquit-
ted
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22

Mobile and other points. They were con-
sidered somewhat harsh to infected
places, burt essential to the preservation
of the public health. Not a protest or
suggestion of a modification ever came
to me from a member of the board until
since the fever was declared epidemic
in Montgomery; nor has any request for
modification ever come to me from
workngmen or those of limited means
who deserve the greatest consideration
in such crisis.
The law has been on our statute books
for many years, and 1 do not remember
that any executive has recommended ITS
repeal or modification. and no attempt
has been made in that direction.
The state health board ara made the
advisors of the governor in matters
pertaining to the public health, and in
no instance have l disregarded its rec
concentrations, except once, to slightly
modify restrictions suggested.
1t seems to me that there should be no
favoritism or discrimination in enforc-
ing the law. What was considered wise
and necessary when Mobile and Alec
and Flomaton were infected would seem
to be wise and necessary now. One town
may be willing to open its gates to ref
ugees, and its neighbors earnestly pro-
test against the threatened danger. That
I know to be the case now. Not a sim
gle place in the state has requested me
to modify the regulations SO as to per-
nit it to receive refugees, and even
towns willing to receive refugees have
many citizens protesting against 1t.
One-half of the state board of health re-
side in infected places, which will pre-
vent their attending meeting. l will
take the views of all, and give earnest
consideration to them.
I proposed yesterday to DR.. Sanders,
state health officer, to join Montgomery
in establishing a camp of detention near
the city for the benefit of the poor and
those unable to leave the state. Re-
spectfully,
JOSEPH. F. JOHNSTON,
:, Governor.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
STUDENT DOCTORS.
Negro Badly Frightened by Plaster Casts and
Aproned Ladies.

When the medical college was first es-
tablished in Birmingham the negroes of
the city were terrorized by the belief
that the student doctors" were abroad
at nights, ready to pounce upon any per-
son who CHANGED to be out after dark
All kind of tales were afoat about
alleged victims who had fallen into the
hands of the uscrupulous doctors.
This fear, however, gradually died out
among the majority of the negroes al
though some Of them still cling to the
belief
A few days ago T. T. Parrish, am in
structor at the Birmingham Art League
persuaded negro boy. who possessed
striking characteristics of his race to go
with him to his study to pose for the
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
The Meeting of the Alabama Baptist Conyen-
ton.

At a meeting of the board of directors
OF the Alabama Baptist convention in
Selma the annual meeting of that body
called at East Lake for November u,
was postponed.
The board decided that the yellow
fewer quarantine regulations rendered
the meeting impracticable and the date
was postponed until such time as may
be named later.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
Burial at Oak Hill

The remains of Frank, the 2-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip Rietta, were
inferred in Oak Hill cemetery yesterday
afternoon. The child had been a suf-
ferer for some time and all that medical
skill and devoted parents and relatives
could do to alleviate his suffering was
done, but to no. avail There is a va
cancy by the fireside which his smiling
face was wont to fill.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
A VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF
Arthur Quinn Was Awarded the
Sum of $500.
REMOVAL OF A DEAD BODY
The Cause of the Sut-Those Dissatisfied
With the Rulings of Judge feagin
Had an Inning,

In the first division of the city court
yesterday the trial of Arthur Quinn ct
al VS.. William Bridges was concluded
and the case given to the jury about 3
o'clock.
After short defiberation the jury re-
turned vsrdict for $500 in favor of The
plaintiff.
The case grew out of the removal of
the body of the plairhffs father from
a cemetery in Pratt City by the defend
ant, and damages were ASKED in the sum
of $1,000 No notice of appeal has been
given
The case of Lambie &c Seholes VS.. Sloss
Iron and S.eel company for DANA ges
was next taken up and the jury organ
izsd. The plaintiffs in the case were con-
tractors for the Sloss company to get
out coal and allege a breach of contract
on the part of defendants.
Tho attorneys were still arguing the
pleadings when court adjourned. The
case will be taken up again this MORN
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
National Bicycle League Meet, Atlanta. Ga,

National Bicycle League Meet, Atlanta, Ga,
On Oct. 2s and 80 the Southern railway
will sell tickets at one fare for the round
trip, limited to Oct. 81, on account of the
above occasion. For further informa-
ton, call on j. P. Billups, travelling pas
senger agent. NJ. Z North Goth ST., or tel
ephone S46 10-22-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
Birmingham Heirs.

Mr. Horatio Tulane, who died in Nash
vile last week, was a bachelor, and lsft
a fortune of 100000 to be divided among
thirteen heirs. Three of the heirs, Mr..
Richard Bates, Mr.. George C. Kelly
and Dr.. Nick Due, reside in this city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
viii Have a TafYy Pulling

A taffy pulling will be given by the
ladies of tbs Third Presbyterian church
in the .parlors of The Y. M. C. A. Thurs
day, Oct. 2S, at $3.50 p. m. The ladies
will have cake, jellies and preserves on
sale. All are invited to attend. Ad-
mission 10 cents.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
ration of women's Clubs

Nashville Tenn, Oct. e1.-The sscoDe
days session of the General Federas
tion of Women's clubs was largely al
tended. Mrs. Sourfela, of Jacksonville
Fla, read a paper on "a story of a D.as
mond." Mr.. P. F. Ottley, of Atlanteg
Ca, discussed university Extension al
Applied to Women's clubs" Mrs. c. 81
Buchwaller. of Springfield. O., spoke OF
Travelling Libraries" and a discussion
of papers was led by Mrs. Crozier, o.
Knoxville Tenn.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
Criminal Court

Yesterday the appeal cases from the
inferior criminal court were taken UP by
Judge Greene, and the offenders who
were dissatisfied with Judge Feagins
their grievances in higher court.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
Cut out coupon on 9th page,
insert a name, and send it to
Contest Editor, Age-Herald.
Miss Cisnerns, Rescner

Karl Decker, the brave rescuer of Miss
Cisneros, is said to have taken with hinl
a bottle of the famous j. Martin ryej
when he accomplished the feat. Sold
by VIM. WISE 209-211 18th ST.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22

Only one license to wed was issued to
white persons yesterday, as follows: Joe
Atkins and Miss Mamie Norris.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22

Why not win that $500 Piano?
Vote for yourself or your best
friend. See 9th page.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabletsi
All druggists refund the money if 1t fails
to cure. Csc. 9-23-yrt
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
CONTINUES COOL.
The Coal Man Is Happy-The Ice Man Discon.
solate.

The weather continues cool.
This fact Is shown in various ways.
First, Observer Jacobs says so, and that
goss Then the saloon men say so, be-
cause THE sports now order whisky In
stead of beer as is their usual won't
The ice men say SO, as they now sell
more coal than ice. The clothing deal
ers say so, on account of the demand for
winter suits. The poor man says SO, be-
cause he feels so.
The following is the report of yester-
days weather doings:
DAILY BULLETIN.
Birmingham, Ala. Oct. 81, 1857.
Local observation during twenty -four Eours
ending at p. m-central time:
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
Second Division

The following business was 'transa cted
in the second division yesterday:
Charles Austin Bates Syndicate VS..
Alabama Gas Fixture and Plumbing
company; appeal dismissed and plaintiff
taxed with cost.
James O'Connor VS.. J. H. and C. A.
Powell; dismissed.
s. E. Thach VS.. John T.. Cody and l..
B. Beard; assumpsJ.; $371,79.
J. NJ. Martin VS.. Birmingham Railway
and Electric company for damages; con-
tinued.
friedman & Rosenau VS.. NJ. J. Wheel
er, assumpsit continued.
John Arthur VS.. Pratt Mines Building
and Loan association; passed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22

The following case was filed in the city
court:
BY the Iron State Building and Loan
association against Arm E. Grace for
the possession of certain property To-
Gated in the west half OF southwest
quarter of section 49, township II, range
2 west
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22
Are You
An Expert?

Men who have devoted a life time to
the clothing business are not always
experts. Your absolute safety lies
only in buying clothes from reputa-
BILE firm, a reputable house. We are
not afraid to put our label on every
garment which means a first-class
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-22

Highest temperature-79. Lowest tempera-
ture-52. Average IS.
BEN III. JACOBS, Local Observer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-10
Immense Volume of Water RoIiino
on Toward vicksburg.
THE suNFLOWER RIVER is RAGING.
Water From Flower Lake Creyasse a
OVERLOOKING a Wide Area.
ARE IN DANGER OF PERISHlNG.|
sufferers on Island 10, White River.
on House Tops Awaiting Sue
cor-Appenis FOR Help.

Memphis, Tenn. April 9.--Notwithstand
ing the high Winds and heavy rains,orms
reported from the overlooked Mississippi
dei'a last night, the situation in the flood
stricken section If not better is certainly
no worse tonight The waters which has
been pouring through Ave big crevasscs for
more than week Is rapidly flowing into
the Mississippi again at point twelve
miles north Of Ncksburg and Is sweepinr
southwark with terrific force. The strain
on the Louisiana levees will be something
terrible for week and Ii they Withstand
mo powerful pressure for that length Of
time all viii be we'll
The SunfJwcr river. which traverses tho
counties o, Coahona. Bolivar and sunflow-
or. IN mississippi. Is ON a rampage to-
night Two-thirds of the water from the
Flower Lake erevasse is rushing pell nell
into this stream and large area Will BIO
inundated from the overflow. The TalIa-
hntehlc and Coldwater rivers are gradually
falling.
NJ Helena the river Is slowly falling and
indications are that the big stream Will
continue TO decline. Tho backwaters below
the Arkansas Midland levees are on stand
tonight. The number OF refugees is In
ereasing Mt Helena almost every hour. Tho
steamer Maud arrived there late this af-
ternoon with hundred flood sufferers.
swelling the list already there TO 5000 or
more.
AT Rosedole nothing OF special Interest
has occurred in the situation. After
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-10
SPECIAL RIVER BULLETIN.
River Expected Rs: Two Feet Higher Vcksbrg Than the
Flood of 1890.

Hood conditions
determined
wthpr
Memphis and Viug contained
of
flooded by the breaking OF the
the west
Vcksbprg break must
by the
kng flooded closely resembles the
day until April 70
Pecan Grove IN North
volume OF
through to the passing vicksburg
1 s
The entire e system OF
strengthened that HOOD
during
and Vcksburg In the present hood
April then 49, feet on the gauge
49, the eTees the Louisiana side
previous HOOD continue rising
feet
above tina of
and light
Red Cumberland
Arkansas ST. Paul Davenport at ST.
sand fromA mouth
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-10
GREECE MORE PACIFIC.
Mny Suffer One Defeat by the Turks
AppcRse the War spirit.

May Suffer One Defeat by the Turks
Appcnse the War spirit.
New York, April "a special to tho
Herald from st. Petersburg says:
At a reception given by the Spanish min
lister. Count Mouravieff was much congrat-
ulatcd on the soundness. completeness and
mastorllnrss OF his note
Another subject discussed was what are
generally considered the warlke words of
Mr.. Balfour 1t is commented upon that
during the recent interview between Lord
Salisbury and NJ. Hanotaux the latter
complained about the undue violence of
the words used by certain English states
men as regards France IN the Egyptian
question. The former had agreed 1t was
pity and said he would use his Influence
TO see that II should not occur again. Now
right aiop of this comes this sort of n
second defiance. the first being that of
Sir Michael Hicks Beach. which stirred the
Chauviuists aud made NJ. Hanotauxs posi-
tion difficult.
The delay Of the blockade Is not consd-
cred drawback TO the decidedly pacific
tendencies which arc springing UP in
Greece. The Greeks may find 1t incumbent
upon themselves to suffer one defeat at the
hands of the Turks, If only to appease the
national excitement anu avoid u possible
revolution.
The Herald's dispatches from It's corre-
| spoudent with the Turks at the front have
created a strong impression here from
the oarnestness and vivid realization OF the
situation and OF giving the real condition
OF the Ottoman forces.