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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04
HORRIBLE DEATH
OF A LITTLE GIRL
Run Over and Killed at a Rail-
road Crossing.
RETURNING FROM SCHOOL
Fell While Attempting to Cross Track
in Front OF Switching Train
The Accident Witnessed by
Her Little Schoolmates

The seven-year-old daughter of Harry
Spurrier, foreman of the carpenters at
work on the Ensley furnaces. was run over
and killed by a car pushed by switch en-
CINE at Ensley yesterday.
The little girl was returning home from
school, and attempted to cross the track in
front of the moving car. Her foot slipped
on a piece of Stag, and she fell to the
ground in helpless condition. The car
was in few feet of her, and the wheels
passed over her body before the engine
could be stopped. The body of the unfor-
tunate little girl was Horribly mangled, and
she died almost instantly.
There were three or four other little girls
with the child, but they stopped before
crossing the track. They all witnessed the
accident, and began screaming when they
saw that the wheels would run over their
companion. Hearing the screams, the en-
CINE was brought to a standstill, but not in
time to prevent the accident.
The death of the little girl has thrown
gloom over the entire community in which
Mr.. and Mrs. Spurrier lived.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04
for Alabama
NEGRO MURDERER
ARRESTED IN MOBILE
Will Drake, Who Killed Will Wilson, Cap
tured in the Gulf City-To be
Brought Back.

"A telegram was received at police head
quarters yesterday stating that Will Drake,
the negro who murdered Will Wilson on the
corner of Nineteenth street and Third ave-
nue. ten days ago had been captured by the
police authorities of Mobile apd is now in
prison at that place. Chief of Police Aus
tin will leave for Mobile this morning to
bring the negro back with him. The tele-
gram stated that Drake confessed that he
was the murderer of Will Wilson in Biz
mingham and very calmly submitted to
arrest
1t will be remembered that Drake made
remarkable escape Immediately after the
killing. The shooting took place on a
prominent thoroughfare within one block of
the police station and yet the negro eluded
the officers and boarded a southbound
Louisville and Nashville freight train.
After killing Wilson he ran through
Cody's bakery and into Third alley. Since
then nothing has been heard of him until
the telegram from Mobile came yesterday.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04
THE INDUSTRIES AT
NORTH BIRMINGHAM
Work on the Pipe Plant to Begin Soon
The Old Steel Mill to be Put
in Operation.

Surveys for the buildings of the Dimmick
Pipe company at North Birmingham will
be made today and Monday morning force
of men will be put to work excavating and
otherwise preparing for the construction of
the buildings.
Material ordered recently will begin ar
irving in a few days. Work will be pushed
just as fast as it is possible for it to be
done.
Mr.. D. r. P. Dimmick, president of the
company, has been very busy the past week
getting everything in readiness for the
work of putting up the plant.
The Henderson Steel Mill
Representatives of the company that re-
Gently bought the old Henderson steel plant
at North Birmingham are expected in the
city next week and with them will come
a force of expert seel men who will at once
go to work overhauling the old plant. The
repair work will be pushed with all possible
haste.
This company will put in four additional
furnaces, beginning work on the same at
once. They expect to have the entire plant
in operation by next summer.
Mr. Eugene Enslen yesterday received
letter from e. D. Carper, secretary of the
company, stating that they were negotiat-
ing with several steel experts, one of whom
they would engage as superintendent or
their Birmingham plant. They will likely
make a contract with one of these before
coming to Birmingham.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04
ANNUAL CONVENTION
OfY. nj. G. A. at Tuscaloosa Novem
Der 9-12.

The twenty-frst annual convention OF the
Alabama Young Mems Chrlstian associa-
ton will be held in Tuscaloosa, November
9-12.
An interesting programme has been ar
ranged for the meeting this year, and
among the topics to be discussed are the
following: "Work in tne Army and Navy,
.Wo<k Among Railroad Men, Work
Among College Students, - work In CbAcs
and Towns" Work In Foreign Lands, "
educational Department" Association
Work" and Committee Work.
Some of the most prominent ministers
and Young Mems Christian association
workers in the state have promised TO be
present to participate in the discussions
and the work of the meeting, among the
number being Drs. A j. Dickinson and
Neal Anderson, of Montgomery; State SUI
perintendent of Edudation Abercromoie;
and Others.
There will also be present Cecil L.
Gates field secretary of the international
committee of the Young Mems Christian
association, OF ATLANTA, Ga; II. o. Will
hams, railroad secretary of the interna-
tional committee of the Young Mems Chris
tian association, of Richmond, Va; A. c.
Van Camper, railroad secretary Southern
Railway department., Selma, Ala.
During the past year the Young Mems
Christian association mas given special at
tention to the army work. and the results
have been very satisfactory.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04
DISA STROUS FIRE
Thomasville Almost Entirely Wiped
from the Map

Selma, November S.-(Special. )-Thomas-
vile, a small city on the Southern railroad,
siXty-one miles from Selma, was almo
wiped from the map last night by dsas-
trous fire
The details of the conflagration received
here are meagre, but 1t is known that about
1890 o'clock the store of N. B. Boyle, one
of the principal firms of the city, was dis
covered on fire. The flames, famed by the
wind that was blowing, rapidly spread from
building to building, until the hotel, livery
stable bank, Postal telegraph office AMI
warehouse were on fire. The latter con-
tanned $40 bales of cotton, which were de-
stroyed. The Southern railroad depot
caught on fire, but was saved by the he
roic efforts of the railroad men. There
were eighty bales of cotton on which bills
of ladfng had been issued, and for which,
of course, the railroad is responsible. The
rest belonged to farmers and merchants,
and 1T is doubtful if there was much in
Surance carried.
Today kilograms have been coming from
the unfortunate place informing merchants
and insurance agents of the losses, but 70
estimate has been given as to the probable
loss. The lowest calculations of those
who know the city and that section of 1t
which was burned place the damage at not
less than $75 co., On the Side of the railroad
where the fire started but one store is left
to show where existed the principal portion
of Thomasville.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04
LOCAL SPORTS
Heard Result of the Big Fight Jeffries
the Favorite

Great interest was manifested in Biz
qningham in the Jeffries-Sharkey fight. De-
tailed reports were received at Murphy q
Co.'S and Talbot & Palmer's exchanges, m
Twentieth street, and also at the TEX
change" These reports were called off by
the telegraph operators as received, and so
those who were in hearing distance knew
how the fight was progressing just as did
the spectators of the fight. The several
places were we'll filled with men with a
mind for sport
There was a good deal of local betting
on the result, the odds being on Jeffries.
One bet of that nature was made yesterday
at 500 to SIS. Those were about the odds
that have prevailed for the past two Or
three weeks.
The prolongation of the fight caused
great excitement, the impression among
men we'll informed on the subject being
that it would not last through more than
twelve or fifteen rounds. The result was
received with general satisfaction in sport
ing circles.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04
WILL IMPROVE
ITS FACILITIES
Southern to Build Additional Coal
Triples at GreenviIIe.
MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRADE
Heavy Travel Expected on Local Lines
Monday and Tuesday on Account
of Many Celebrations-Car
Load of Racers Arrives

The Southern Railway company eontem-
coal shipments from the Birmingham dis
trict to Mississippi river points by the cree
ton of additional tippes and charging
those now used at Greenville Miss.
When the Southern built the tipples at
Greenvflle two or three years ago it was
believed this would be ample for the hand
ling of all the business that could be Sc
cured, but the tonnage has now grown to
such proportions that additional tpples are
almost an absolute necessity.
Superintendent Frazer and Division
Freight Agent Green, of this city, returned
yesterday from Greenville, where they had
been with Assistant Superintendent J. S. B.
Thompson looking into the matter of inn
provenents and additions. Nothing definite
was given out, but it is understood some
thing will be done at an early date.
Extra Trains
The Central of Georgia and the Southern
will run special trains into Birmingham
Monday and Tuesday to accommodate the
people who desire to attend the Schey
celebration, the circus and the opening of
the state fair. The Central's special train
will come from Alexander City and the
Southern's from Selma. 1t is probable that
other roads will also run extra trains.
In addition to the extra one or more
coaches will be attached ITO all regular pas
senger trains coming into the city, and also
to fast freight trains.
Car IL ad of Racers
A car load of race horses from ST. Louis
70 ,oba, p
ternoon on the Louisville and Nashville
passenger train and were at once taken to
she fair grounds.
Personal Mention
j. c. Halle, of Savannah, general passen-
ger agent of the Central of Georgia Rail
road company, was in the city yesterday
looking after the interests of his road and
making arrangements for the accomm oda-
ton of the people who come to Birmin CHAM
over his line during the fair.
c. IL. Morgan, travelling passenger agent
of the Texas Pacific, with headquarters in
this city, went over to Atlanta yesterday.
Ii. w. Nathan, commercial agent at At
ianta of the Southern Pacific Railroad COM
pany, is in the city,
George L. Ward travelling passenger and
freight agent of the Burlington Route, was
in the city yesterday.
h. M. Ellis, travelling passenger agent of
the Alabama Great Southern, went to
Meridian yesterday to arrange for the
TRANSFORMATION of the midway" perform
ers at the recent carnival in that city. The
company, consisting of about sixty people,
go to Columbus, Ga and will pass through
Birmingham Sunday.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04
A Small Indu try

The latest of Birminghams smaller in
dustries" has just begun operations at East
Birmingham. 1t is known as the Birming-
ham oil mill, and is manufacturing all the
products of the cotton seed The plant is
an extremely pretty one from manufac-
turer's point of view, 1t being equipped
with the latest machinery and appliances.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04
Negotiations Proceeding

London, November 3.-The Berlin Icorre-
spondentsof the Times says he hears on re-
liable authority that the negotiations re-
garding Samoa are proceeding favorably
and maybe concluded any day.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04
BONDS RETIRED
The Board of Revenue Calls in $4,000
Worth

The Jefferson county board of revenue at
a meeting yesterday issued voucher for
$4,000 on tlae county treasurer, The same
to be applied to the payment of county
bonds to that amount. The issuance of
this voucher was in accordance with the
&C ton of the board some time. ago. when
it decided to retire $4,000 of aims house ana
Jail bonds. The bonds have been held in
trust by the First National bank.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04
Third and Last Time

middle-aged white man, named Charles
Buckles, was a frequent visitor to the
police station yesterday and last night. He
was arrested three different times, the slip
bearing the charge of disorderly conduct.
Mr. Bickles made bond twice, but when
he put on his night performance he was
put in for keeps.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04
At Third Presbyterian Church

The subject of the sermon at the Third
Presbyterian church, corner of Avenue Il
and Twenty-second street this Sabbath
at Ii al m. will be: 1.-THE Only Savior From
SIM" at 1880, zone of Satans Traps"
cordial invitation is extended to all.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04

Alfalfa. November SpeciaD-Raymond
Gray years old, was thrown from a runa-
way horse here yesterday. He was found
lying lnsthe road with his skull badlyefrac-
tured.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04
Parents Are Uneasy

Gadsden, November 3.-(Special.)-G George
Baltimore, a young man of this city, left
home two weeks ago on hunting trip.
Nothing has been heard from him since and
his parents are very uneasy.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04
ANNOUNCE MENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.


George W. Sheriing is a candidate for
Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the
action of the democratic party,
T. l.. Higdon is a candidate for sheriff
of jefferson county, subject to the action
OF the democratic party. /
James A. Downey is q candidate for sher-
if of Jefferson county. subject to the acs
ton of the democratic party. a-lS-tf
Andrew w. Burgin, candidate for sheriff
of jefferson county, subject to action OF
democratic party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04
What is
Cream Oft rtar'?

When the juice which is pressed from
grapes for wine-making ferments, the acid of
the fruit is crystallized and precipitated. This
is collected, refined to absolute purity, and
ground to powder. This is cream OF tartar.
Fruit acids are among the most whole
some and important constituents OF the TODD
of man. They are absolutely requisite to
maintain health. In grape cream Of tartar
there are combined the most useful OF lcave!l-
ing agencies and most healthful food article.
This highly refined acid Of the grape, or
cream of tartar, is the material from which
Royal Baking Powder is made. 1t is many
times more expensive than ingredients used in
many baking powders, but being healthful in
itself. it adds healthfulness to the food instead
of degradingit.
imitation baking
Yusdin instead hstnu o tartar
Such powders seriously Affect the health
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04

Bank Clearings
Bank clearances for the week ending yes
terday were $685. $780,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry B. Gray is candidate for Treass
urer of Jefferson county subject to the ac3
ton of the democratic party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04
HEWEATHER.

Office of Station Agent,
Birmingham, Ala, November j.
Local observations during the "a hours
ending D. M, Central time:
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04

Texie Cigars are the bestA
the purest.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-04

H. c. Miller Is a candidate for treasures
of jefferson county subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-03-30
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The Green Forest tribune., 1899-03-30

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The Green Forest tribune., 1899-03-30
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The Green Forest tribune., 1899-03-30

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The Green Forest tribune., 1899-03-30
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The Green Forest tribune., 1899-03-30

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The Green Forest tribune., 1899-03-30

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The Green Forest tribune., 1899-03-30

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The Green Forest tribune., 1899-03-30
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The Green Forest tribune., 1899-03-30

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The Green Forest tribune., 1899-03-30

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The Green Forest tribune., 1899-03-30

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The Green Forest tribune., 1899-03-30

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