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The age-herald., 1899-03-24
A NEGRO BOY
 ASPHYXIATED His Dead Body Found Under a
 Boiler. INHALED GAS WHILE ASLEEP His Identity Unknown but He Had a Tax Receipt from Bessemer Bearing the Name of
 Elijah Moore.

The dead body of a negro boy was found under one of the boilers at Alice furnace early yesterday morning.
 The boy was about 20 years of age, and had evidently lain down under the boiler to sleep. When found he had been dead only few hours, and it is supposed he had become asphyxiated from inhaling the noxious gas which circulates around the boilers. His identity is unknown, though a tax receipt made out in Bessemer bearing the name of Elijah Moore was found in his pocket This was the only evidence of Identification to be found, and 1t is sup posed that was his name.
 The men working at the place say he is a stranger, none of them ever having seen him before last night. He was loafing around the furnace and had been warned to leave, as there was danger of his being arrested by the police. Not needing the advice, however, he went to sleep under the boiler and unconsciously inhaled the gas which caused his death.
 As soon as the body was found Coroner Dallas was notified and he immediately went to the scene and conducted a prelim- mary examina tion. After hearing all the evidence procurable, 1t was the verdict of the jury that he came to his death from asphyxiation and that no foul play had been committed.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
WAS A VICTIM
 OF BASE BALL
Josh Martin, a High School
 Pupil, Died Suddenly.
STRUCK BY THROWN BALL
During Practice Game Monday After noon But Thought Little of It-Son of Justice Charles J. Martin.
 Resolutions of Respect.

Joshua Martin, the eighteen-year-old son of Justice and Mrs. Charles J. Martin, died suddenly yesterday morning at his fath- CTS residence, corner of Eighth avenue and Twenty-sixth street, death resulting, it is thought, from the effects of a game of baseball played on Wednesday evening
 Young Martin was a member of the se- nior class of the Birmingham High school and took active part in all athletic sports, being especially interested In foot ball and baseball.
 Wednesday afternoon, after school, with a number of High school boys and other companions, he repaired to a vacant lot in the vicinity, and engaged in a practice game. During the progress of the game he was struck on the chest by thrown ball, but soon recovered from the shock and continued playing. While on his way home after the game he felt pain in his side, but thought nothing of it, merely mentioning the fact to his mother.
 He retired for the night, and yesterday morning complained of feeling i'll and asked that his breakfast be sent to his room. When the tray was carried to the room he was found in a precarious condition, and before a physician could be summoned he was dead
 It is thought that an artery was ruptured when he was struck in the breast, which caused his death.
 Young Martin was a bright pupil and was popular with his fellow students. He was one of six brothers, and the happy home has been saddened by his sudden taking away.
 The funeral will occur from the family residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon. h. torment in Oak Hnl cemetery.
 Resolutions of Respect
 The following resolutions on this untime- ly death were adopted by the senior class of the High school yesterday afternoon: "Whereas, A good and mercifu God has seen fit to remove from our midst one of our noblest and most beloved classmates, we, the members of the senior class of the Birmingham High school, are today mourn ing the death of our friend, Josh Martin. He has always proved himself worthy of the esteem with which we will ever cheer ish his memory. He was generous, kind hearted, sympathetic and good. His chief characteristics as displayed among us, were decision of character, an honest pur- pose, and desire for the truth Therefore be 1t
 Resolved, first, That in his death we have sustained a great loss
 Second, That having him for our model, we shall strive to live better in the future Third, That we extend sympathy to the bereaved family, and hope some day we will each of us join our departed class mate in land where partings are no more.
 "ESTELLE McGEHEE,
 TOM BRADLEY,
 BEEN SMITH,
 Committee"
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
Executive Committee Meets

Huntsville, March 23.-(Special.)- .)-The cen- tral executive committee met last night and canvassed the returns of the primary of last Saturday. The total number of votes each candidate for delegate received in the county was as follows; Bentley, 113; Coleman, 1S5; Fletcher, 366; Spraglns, 4SO Spragins and Fletcher were declared elect ed. Captain J. w. Grayson had no opposi- tion for senatorial delegate and his dele gates were elected as follows: w. A. Given, R. R. Johnson, S. J. Mayhew, T. w. Pratt, John c. Stoner, Jesse Ferguson J. D. Humphrey, A. G. Proctor, Walter Hall, H. l.. Jones, Josh Kelly, M. s. Wilson and Leo Marcnuetz.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
KNOCKED OFF ENSl EY CAR
Fell Beneath the Wheels of Freight
 Trailer.
HIS BODY WAS HORRIBLY MINGLED
Was Employed on the City Lines of the Birmingham Railway and Electric Company and was Of Duty-Re-
 mains Shipped to Bangor.

Lewis M. Willoughby, an employe of the Birmingham Railway and Electric con- pany, was killed yesterday afternoon at 210 o'clock, by being knocked off an Ems ley electric car and being run over by a freight train in Eighth avenue, between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets. Willoughby was a motorman on the North and South Highland line. but recent ly made application to be transferred to the Ensley line as conductor There was no vacancy at that time, but he had been promised the first opening and 1t is sup posed that after getting off from work yesterday he got on the Ensley car for the purpose of learning the route.
 Attached to the car which leave the sta- tion at 2 o'clock every afternoon Is a freight trailer which Is run three times daily. Willoughby got on the passenger car and was standing on the steps of the rear platform when the car reached Eighth avenue. At this point the centel poles are on the north side of the track, and when the car started down Eighth avenue, for some reason Willoughby lean- ed out to look back, when his head came in contact with one of the center poles and he was knocked off, falling between the cars.
 Terribly Mangledl
 The first truck of the trailer passed over the upper part of his body. mangling his head, arms and chest in a horrible man. ner. It is thought that the unfortunate man was killed by the blow on the head and that he was dead when he fell under the cruel wheels, which would otherwise have caused him great suffering.
 The trailer was thrown off the track by the accident and as soon as the motorman discovered that something was wrong he stopped the car, but not until the body had been dragged thirty or forty feet.
 The accident was reported at once to the company's headquarters, and Supernten- dent McClary hastened to the scene. The lifeless remains of the unfortunate young man were taken from under the car and were removed to the Warmers Smiley under taking establishment in Twentieth street, where they were prepared for burial.
 Was Just 2I Years of Age
 Young Willoughby was just 21 years of age, and was a nephew of Dr. Lewis Whaley, with whom he lived in Jonesville His mother, Mrs. Katherine Willoughby, AFee at banSor, small station on the Louisville and Nashville railroad, about forty miles north of this city, where his remains will be taken for interment today
 Willoughby had been in the employ of the Birmingham Railway and Electric company since the 18th day of July, last, and was considered one of the most inus- trious and trustworthy men in the employ of the company.
 Superintendent McClary expressed much regret at the terrible accident and spoke in the highest terms of the dead man, who, he said, was one of the most reliable men un- der his supervision, sober, honest and industrious, three qualities which were al- ways recognized and rewarded.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
LAST BASKET BALL GAME
To be Played Tonight Between Birm
 ingham and Chattanooga.

Blrmingham's last basket ball game will be played tonight at the Athletic club be- tween the Birmingham team and Chatta- nooga. Birmingham has the advantage of paying on home grounds, and is count ing on victory. Chattanooga won the game from Birmingham in Chattanooga two weeks ago, and they, too, think they can win. If this game is anything like that one was it will be most exciting, for then the score as H to l2 after a long fought battle.
 The teams will line up as follows:
 Birmingham Position Chattanooga Bradford Center Bryan Ferguson (Capt) R. Forward Fawey Mcdonald l.. Forward Morrison Underwood R. Guard Heron Riddle l.. Guard Oemig (Capt)
 There will also be a number of other features, musical and gymnastic, and a most interesting entertainment is promised
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
At Gurley Resulted in the Defeat of the
 nti-Prohibitionists.

Huntsville. March 23-tspecial)-In a warm contest at Guriey Tuesday between the prohibitionists and the anti-prohibition- ists the former won by an average majority of six votes, and the following city officers were elected:
 l.. B. Lewis, mayor.
 AIdermen-W. A. Given A. N English. B. P. Phillips, A. J. Williamson, J. B. Burkes.
 Mayor Joplin was defeated, being at the head of the wet ticket. The prohibit.onists will wait until next December before talk ing any action on the saloon matter, and will then refuse to renew the city licenses for saloons
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
NEGRO ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
Revolver Discharged on First Avenue
 and Ball Hit Wrong Negro.

Early yesterday morning a row occurred in First avenue, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, as a result of which Si Wallace, negro fireman, was accident ly shot through both legs.
 A negro named Johnson fired the shot and escaped before the officers arrived on the scene. Johnson and another negro had gotten into a quarrel near the dago stand in that vicinity and Johnson pulled pistol and fired. Evidently Johnson had not en- joyed the benefits of target practice and his aim was decidedly faulty. The ball missed the intended target negro over ten feet and struck Si Wallace, who happened to be around, in the leg. Wallace's wounds are painful, but not serious
 As yet Johnson has not been appre- hended.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
PRISONERS COMPLAIN
That no Ministers Come to Preach to
 Them.

The following letter has been received by The Age-Herald from a number of prison CTS confined in the county jail:
 Birmingham, Ala, March 22 To The Age-Herald, Birmingham, Ala.
 Sirs-Will you kindly publish the follow ing request from the white men confined in your county jail?
 We, the undersigned prisoners confined in the Jefferson county jail, do respectfully request that some minister or ministers come and hold services in the jail at least once on Sunday.
 Because we are confined here, is 1t any reason that we should be debarred from hearing the gospel preached? With the ex- ception of two Sundays, there have been no services held in the jail since last July. The attention of the church people of Birmingham is called to Matthew xxv, verses 43 to 46.
 The only copy of the scriptures in the prison belongs to a negro.
 (Signed) J. P. Clark, Zack Clark Nate Crume, G. W. Malone, R. H. Steadham, A. J. Welborn, E. c. Williams, M T. Tuck CT, c. W. Notes, H. J. Surrett, J. M. Rob erson, c. Parris w. M. Hines, T. Tessel- lis, G. E. D. Eutaw, w. M. Hood, Robert Canch, F. R. Rice, J. H. Littejohn, M. G. Blankenship, W. w. Notes, J. W. Surest, P, M. Morgan, J. B. Roden, w. E. Ed wards, J. R. Turner, J. P. O'Neal, K. c. Johnson W. Arass, P. H. Bradford, Sam Johnson, T. K. Armor, w. s. Sharp Seay Stout, c. T. Bunch, Nick Jumbo, Whtten Chambers, M. A. Wall, George Williams, Him TaaG1aU M. P. Davis.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
A PERFECT BAKING POWDER.

The constantly increasing demand for Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder, the standard cream of tartar powder for forty years, is due to two causes. F1RST:-The extreme care exercised by the man. ufacturers to make it pure, uniform in quality and of highest 1eavenng power. Skilled chemists test every ingredient as to purity and strength. SECOND:-Recent State Investigations show that the majority of other baking powders contain alum, and consumers aregiving such powders wide berth. Nothing is left to chance in the manufacture of Dr.. Prices Cream Baking Powder It is pronounced by all authorities free from alum or other adulterant. It disappoints. Each Is like the other The BEST is ALWAYS the CHEAPEST.
 Awarded Highest Honors Worlds Fair, Chicago fsssl
 Special Gold Meda California Midwinter Fair Naei1.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
Leaves for MonteyaIlo

Hon. John Mcqueen leaves this morning for Montevallo to look after the interests of the Industrial school for white girls, of which he Is trustee for the Ninth congres- sional district During the last session of the legislature MT. Mcqueen assisted in securing additional appropriations, amount ing to $16,OO0, to be used in erecting new buildings
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
UNSUCCESSFUL SEASON
Forced Digby Bell, Actor, to File Peti-
 tion in Bankruptcy.

Chicago, March 2S.-Digby Bell, the actor, filed petition in bankruptcy today, in which he asks to be relieved of liabilities aggregating $27,000. He states that he has no assets.
 The filing of the petition is said to have been induced by the results of an unsuc- cessful season, which closed in Chicago Sunday night, when the actors latest play, Joe Hurst" was taken off the boards and the company dfsbanded.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
New system of Sidewalks

Huntsville, March 3-(Special.) .)-Lieuten- ant Colonel H. M Chittenden arrived from St. Louis yesterday for the purpose of making grades for the new system of side- walks. After the grades are made the citi- zens will be compelled to bzaild substantial walks of brick or flagstones
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
Buried at Huntsville

Huntsville, March 23-CSpecfal )-The re- mains of Mrs Caroline T. Ashford, who died at Birmingham Sunday were brought to Huntsville yesterday and buried in the family plot south of the city. Mrs. Ashford was "A years old and was the daughter of Enos Tate, one of the pioneer settlers of Huntsville.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
Different
From lid Bits.

From Tid Bits.
 Big Sister Shouting to Bobaie)-Bahbee! You're wanted to do an errand
 Bobby Shouting baclD-TeI mother cau't do it now. Pm busy
 Big Sister-It's not mother who wants you; it's father.
 Bobby (hastily)-All right. Tell him I'm coming.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
@1O,OOO Trotting Futurity

Hartford, Conn.,, March 23-The Charter Oak park management has announced three-year-old $1O,OOO trotting futurity for foals of 1899, to be trotted in 1892. The first payment is $50, and the total entrance en- titles each nomination to start for $50.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

rot bssn positively axed. yvu are almcst
safe In saying that It win be November I.
] have conferred with the musterinK-cut
ofdcers several times and think We win
fix on that date. II we do, the troops can
start north as soon thereafter as the
transports are ready to receive them"
Gov. Rogers. having lef; for the north
last night, he Is now represented by Adjt.
Gen. Fox. The latter today visited the
Presidio and turned over to several OF the
regiment the medals secured for sthem by
the state. These soldiers enlisted in the
Washington regiment from cities In the
far East Their relatives are anxious that
they shall come home az soon as possible,
The boys are anxious to 60 north on the
transports and take part in the big ce!ebra-
tion. but in case they should be unable to
do 80. did not care 10 lose their medals.
consequently they asked to be given them
here at once. The place IL deserted AZ far
as the Washington delegation is concerned.
Only few remain. Mr. and Mrs. Levi
Ankeny left today for San Jose, to he gone
se'erai DAYS. e. L. REFER.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14
QUIET DAY FOR THE BOYS AT THE pREsIDIo
They Are vaccinated Aaain-Date for Mastering
Out Probably November 1.

Special DispatcSi IS tEs Poss-rntslligencsr.
sAN FRANcIsco. Oct. n.-This has
been the ouistest day for the Warrington
regiment since its return from the Philip
pines 1t stormed the greater part OF the
day and a majority OF the soldiers deserted
the PreMdio as soon az they found there
was no longer any reason for them TO re-
main. DR.. Dawson and his medical corps
were the only busy ones at the Presidio
They vaccinated all the members Of tho
regiment Many who had already under
gone the ordeal seriously objected to a
second. but were told that the orders Of
Gen. Shafter were positive and the fact
that q member had been previously vac
cinased did not excuse HIM One by one
the men lined UP and as soon as the doctors
scratched one Of their arms and injected
the vaccine they were allowed TO go. They
started AT once for the city, there to re-
main until nightfall.
Relative TO the early mastering out Of
the regiment Col. wholley said this after
noon:
While the date for mastering out has
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14
Carries All the National Officers and State
Presidents and Delegations
From the East.
VIM Arrive In Seattle on Wednesday Stopping Once En-
Route 1t Fargo on SundayThe Train Of Seven Slepers
and an Observation Car Is Handsomely Decorated and
Excites Much Attention as It Draws Out Of Chicago

Special Dispatch 70 the Post -Intslligencer.
CHICAGO. Oct. 1.-The Grand Central
station presented an animated and inspir-
Ing scene from to II O'Clock tonight. on
account Of the departure Of the white
Ribbon Train" Of the W. c. T. u. for
Seattle. where the twenty NTH annual
convention Of the organization will open
October o.
The White Ribbon special carried all
tho national ofIlcers ana secretaries and
state presidents and delegations OF New
York, Pennsylvania. Illinois. Ohio. Ken
tucky. Wisconsin. Minnesota. Michigan.
North Dakota. Montana. Massachusetts,.
Maine. and those Of many other states.
and national superintendents. evangelists.
lecturers and organizers who went from
the Eastern. Middle and Southern states.
The train. which II made up Of four first
class Great Northern sleepers, three tour
ist slsepsrs and an observation car. was
one Of the handsomest ever drawn out Of
Chicago.
The cars were elaborately decorated
with streamers and white ribbons and It
win attract attention an 1t nies West
ward. The observation car. which is
equipped with piano. library, writing
desks. etc. will be utilized by the dele
gates on the trip and in It every evening
viii be held simple religious services and
sacred concerts. which, by little crowd
ins. may be attended by all on board
The train was made ready by o'clock.
and for two hours the delegates were arr
riving and looking up berths, getting In
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14

troduced and exchanging felicitationS.
White rbbons and white decorations were
everywhere. and now and then white rib
bon songs were heard above the din Of
the trainshed Previous to the departure
Of the white ribboners . reception was
given them at the First Baptist church.
Thirty-first and South Park avenue.
About two hundred Chicago delegates and
those from the East and South who pass
ed through the city ON the way West at
tended. Mrs. T. N. N. Stevens. OF Port
land. Me-. national president OF the or
ganization. presided The speakers were
Mrs. Francis ]. Barnes. Of New York;
Miss Frances Ensign, corresponding Sec
retary Of the Ohio W. c. =. u; Mrs. Mar
garet B. Ellis. Mrs Maude Chambers,
president Of the Pennsylvania W. c. T.
u. and Mrs Ella Boole. Of New York.
When the train started ave hundred or
more women almost shouted with Joy.
This train will arrive at Seattle at a
m. October Is. Returning It will leave
Seattle at a. m. October %. and arrive
In Chicago at s:E a. m. October -.
On the westbound trip the train win
stop over at Fargo for the observance
OF the Sabbath day. The pulpits Of the
city will be occupied by white ribboners In
the morning. and In the afternoon several
mass meetings will be held IN Moorehead.
Mimi. at which the white ribbon speak
ers and singers VIII be heard On the
eastbound trip . stop win be made at
Spokane for handshake with the white
ribboners there and view Of the falls.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-14
DEWEY'S GREAT RECEPTION IN BOSTON.
Receives Splendid Ovation on His journey From
Vermont to the City.

BOSTON. Oct. la--Admiral Dewey and
email party Of friends including his son
and Lieut. Brumhy, left Northfeid, VI,
at i7@ O'Clock this afternoon on a special
train Of two parlor cars Al every sta
ton there was a cheering crowd. and oe-
casionaiiy Grand Army post would be
drawn up In line. Saiusea were fred with
sorpedoes or rifles. AT each station the
train was slowed up 80 that the people
could see the admiral. who sat al the win
dow In the rear.
Passing Through new Ham mpshire.
Al White River junction the train was
sent across the river 20 West Lebanon,
where the train OF President Tattts. OF the
Hcztcn 4 Maine road was waiting, con-
tanning besides tire president and other rail-
road officials. Gov. r. W. Rcilin. and other
New Hampshire officials and representa-
ttves OF the governor ard legislature OF
Massachusetts,.
The car In which the admiral rode wgs
attached to President TNas,le's train, ana
Gov. Rnliins. who was TO conduct the ad-
uatrai through New Hampshire. was intro
dGcsd 10 his guest BY this time the crowd
of sight-seers was cheering. ard the aa-
ua,ral stepped upon tse rear platform IN
time 10 hear the Dartmouth boys from
Hanover give the yell Tn@n they called
for speech. an: sse admiral said:
Il can't make speech
Just then the train started the ccllexe
boy. yelled. and the admiral called out:
That's II. boys: you'I own the country
sorse day
Enthustaam Increases.
As the train ran through Sew Hau.p-
sAirs. the enthusiasm Increased, as ira
csewss were larger. Factories slonx .Ae
track nssw their whistles. Arsa.gss wers
rang and torp~aoes wsrs Continually ex-
S4o<1s3 aicux ths track.
A. a. tse sts.socs tire train ran Slowly
ana ,he admiral ana Gov, Rosins stos:
sasesas on TIE paatFswrn. lowing rlgAt ana
lsEt- Al {'8neera sss crss1 wss 4 esg cae.
x.as train pulled Down 80 the railroad