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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-03

Miss Della Burgess is spending a few
DAYS at Wateryille visiting friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-03

The monthly meeting of the city gov
eminent will be held, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-03

Frank S. Wingate went to Squirrel
Island, Saturday, for brief visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-03

Druggist Rennerfelt returned from
Massachusetts. Saturday morning..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-03

Mrs. E s Lincoln spent the day.
Saturday. with Portland friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-03

Robert cain Is again about camp, after
a few days visit in Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-03

Foreman John Shiels ~ the painting
departmcnt.tis on pass to New YORK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-03

medicine. and ft cured me completely, build
Ing up my health and increasing my appetite
Although this was ten years ago, I have never
yet had . sign OF the disease to return.
w. r. NEWMAN.
Staunton, Va.
It is like self-destruction to continue
to take potash and mercury; besides
totally destroying the digestion, they
dry up the marrow in the bones, pro-
ducing a stiffness and swelling of the
joints, causing the hair to fall out, and
completely wrecking the system.
The age-herald., 1899-05-16
HAD HIS NECK BROKEN
Accidental Killing of Bell Ransom in
 Rough and Tumble Scuffle

Florence May 15.-(Special.) .)-Particulars of an accidental killing at Gravelly Springs in the lower end of the county on Saturday night were received here yesterday.
 In a general fight in which number of parties were concerned Bell Ransom was killed by having his neck broken. Gravel ly Springs is fifteen miles from Florence, and details of the tragedy are hard to ob- tain, but it seems that Belt Hewltt, aii- other one of the fighters, in wrestling with Ransom, grabbed him around the knees and, lifting him bodily above his head, dropped him to the ground In the fall Ransom struck on his head, and his neck was broken, death resulting almost imme- diately. Hewitt was arrested, but the re- suit of his hearing has not been ascer- tained. The tragedy is said to have been entirely accidental. Ransom was related to a number of the most prominent fami- lies in the county and in the city of Flor ence, and both parties were well known.
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Meeting of Pelham Chapter
 Daughters of the ConfederacY

The meeting of Pelham Chapter, Daugh- ters of the Confectionery, which has been called for tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, will be an important one, as the election of officers for the coming year will take place. Pelham chapter is one of the most influential chapters in the state, and great deal of interest wifi be taken in the selection of the next president. Mrs. Rose Garland Lewis, who has been president of the chapter for two years, it is under stood, is not a candidate for re-eiection, but the members of the chapter have urged her to again accept the presidency. She has declined, however and just who will be her successor is not yet settled upon. There have been several prominent women spoken of who would make in every way compe- tent presiding officers, and who would bring to the position enthusiasm and prac- tical ideas, as well as other qualities nee essary in leader. Mrs. Lewis herself pos sesses these brilliant qualities that have made her period of office successful in every way, and she Is one of the most pop ular and beloved presidents in the state. Not only has she directed the policy or Pelham chapter, but as an officer in the Alabama division of the United Daughters Of the Confederacy nas she shown her un- Tagging interest in the cause. She Is one of the most prominent women in the nota- ble organization and it is a matter of uni versal regret that she declines reelection, as president of Pelham chapter.
 The election of officers was to have oc- cured last Wednesday, but was postponed until tomorrow afternoon, when the chap- ter will meet at o'clock with Mrs. Vir- ginia Ruffner at the residence of Mrs. Solon Jacobs
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taken behind the scenes and presented to Miss Anderson, who at that time was Q perfect vision of beauty, but awkward. General Sherman kissed her in his usual fatherly way-fatherly is what he called it -patted her on the head, complimented her excessively and predicted a great future for her. After the men had retired from her presence Norton asked General Sher- man what was his frank opinion of the act. ress. The old warrior patted the young manager on the back compassionately and said: My boy, she doesn't amount to shucks. There is nothing in her. She will never amount to anything, no matter how long she lives.'
 That was in November. 1875.
 The following April, Mary Anderson, af- ter having played in New Orleans and then at a number of one-night stands, during which John Norton was her manager and the leading actor in her supporting con- pany, and after a brief rest given up to study and practice, under Nortons direc- ton, appeared in St. Louis as Meg Mer- rifles The people went crazy over her, and the widest nan in the audience was General sherman. My boyS' he said to Norton after the performance, she's great"
 What did you tell me in Louisvile?" asked the manager smilingly.
 My boy" said the hero, throwing up his hands, "please don't say word about that"
 During her dramatic career prosperity never ruined Mary Anderson. Those who, at that time, falsely accused he of seek ing notorety to enhance her stage attrac- tiveness, should have witnessed the man. ner in which she performed her religious duties She avoided the cathedrals and the fashionable churches through fear of attracting unpleasant public attention,
 and for that reason worshipped her God in obscure chapels. When in St. Louis, for instance, she performed her devotions In a little church down on the lee whose con- gregation numbered less than three nun dred souls Noticing that its floor cover ing was threadbare and its furnishlngs shabby she unostentatiously had 1t hand soniely carpeted and properly equipped throughout She kept this so much or secret that even her manager was not aware of it. and only learned 1t accldentai- ly. through meeting the priest or the par ish. and from Norton the narrator became acquainted with the fact. She did thous- ands of such things of which the world knew nothing, and to this day there are many men and women in the dramatic pro fession who owe their preservation rom serious disaster to the looseness Of Mary Anderson's purse strings. Yet she put aside fame, high distinction and honor TOT the sake of the man she had learned to love.
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the railroads and elsewhere. It is further said that Chief Austin is endeavoring to get up evidence on these alleged violations, and that some arrests wiM be made if the Sunday business does not cease.
 If the laws on the subject are to be strictly construed, there are many bus.- ness enterprises now being run on Sunday, in open violation to the Sunday law; for in- stance news stands on Sunday afternoon, and others.
 The Laws on the Subject
 The following are state and municipal laws on the subject:
 Code of Alabama Sec 5542-Any per- son who compels his child, apprentice or servant to perform any labor on Sum day, except customary domestic duues of daily necessity or comfort, or work of charity or who engages in any shooting, hunting, gaming, card play ing or racing on that day; or who, be- ing a merchant or shop keeper, drug gists excepted, keeps open store on that day, must for the first offense be fined not less than ten nor more than twenty dollars and for the second or any suo- sequent offense, must be fined not less than twenty nor more than one hun dred dollars, and may be imprisoned in the county jail or sentenced to hard la
  three months; but the provisions of the section do not apply to the running of railroads, stages, or steamboats or oth- CT vessels navigating the waters of the state, or any manufacturing establish ment which requires to be kept in con- stant operation.
 City Code, Sec. 626-"Any person who does any worldly business on Sunday or who comRels any child, apprentice or servant to perform sny labor, on Sun day, except the customary domestic duties of daily necessity or comfort or work of charity, or who keeps open on Sunday any store, shop, warehouse or other building in which business is transacted, or goods of any description are kept for sale, or who sells or offers for sale on that day ahy goods, wares or merchandise druggists and cigar dealers being excepted; and newsdealers being allowed to keep open until IF o'clock m.) must on conviction be fined not less than one nor morr than one kandred dollars"
 Another ordinance whiA bears directly on, the Sunday saloon closing ordinance. is as follows:
 City CodA. Sec. 62S-"It shall be un-
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day for Montevallo, where she will speak before the graduating class at the Indus trial school. Mrs. Cruikshank is one of the broadest thinkers and most progressive wo- men in Alabama, and her address will be thoughtful and intelligent consideration of those questions of importance to the young women of the class.
 Miss Radcliffe, of Mississippi, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Baron D. Grey.
 Miss Lura Rutledge Brown, Miss Anna Morrow, Miss Rebecca Hamilton and Miss Bertha Geders will leave today for Phila- delphia, from whence they will sail for Europe. They will spend the entire sum- mer in travel and in the autumn will set tie down for a year of study.
 The department of journalism will meet this morning at 10 o'clock at the Womans club.
 Mrs E. T. Taliaferro has return = from Tuscaloosa where she delivered her charming lecture on "Fo!k-lore" She re- ceived number of delightful social cour- tesies during her visit.
 Mrs. John W. Sibley and Miss Grace Isabel sibley will leave this week for, Montgomery.
 The Little Jokers will meet this after noon at o'clock in the parlors of the Morris, to make arrangements for their final meeting.
 Miss Lucy Morrow returned Sunday night from New York ana will remain in Birmingham until August. Society will be charmed to see her and sine will find cor- dial welcome among her old friends, who will also congratulate her on her great sue cess in the dramatic world .
 A meeting of the Treble Clef is calico for this morning at 10 o'clock at the Con servatory. Business of importance will be transacted ..
 MT and Mrs. William RI Redd afe in Montgomery.
 Miss Ethel Owen is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Robert McDavid in Montgor&sry
 The Highland Book club will meet with Mrs. L. G. Woodson Wednesday morning at i0:3O o'clock.
The age-herald., 1899-05-16
POLICE TAKING
 IN ALL GLASSES 1f q Tony Scott Fined for Selling
 Groceries. ALL SUNDAY BUSINESS
VIII Be Looked After By the Depart ment-It is Alleged That the Wholesale Merchants Fill Orr
 ders and Receive Goods

Not only the saloon keepers are "catch- ing it,' on Sunday, but the police depart ment is beginning to enforce the laws which prohibit all classes of merchants with a few exceptions, from doing business on Sunday, and it seems probable that this question will be very thoroughly agitated during the next few weeks.
 These laws were emphasized Sunday by the arrest of Tony Scott, white, for selling groceries on that day. He pleaded guilty at his trial yesterday morning, and was fined $25 for the offense.
 Some Do Quite & Business
 It is said that number of the business houses of the city, especially the whole sale people, do quite business on sunday shipping goods that were ordered a day or so previous, and also receiving them from
The age-herald., 1899-05-16
sEACoAST EXCURSION.
To Pensacola, Fla, and Return, May 2Oth
 $3 For Round Trip.

To Pensacola, Fla, and Return, May 2Oth
 $3 For Round Trip.
 special train consisting of nice coaches will leave the Union Passenger Station Sat- urday night. May 20, at 7:9O, for Pensa- cola, Fla, arriving there Sunday morning and remaining there until Monday night, which gives those going down two whole days and one night in the most popular and up-to-date city on the gulf coast All kinds of arrangements have been made for tho pleasure of those going along. Fare for the round trip will be only $3.
 Arrangements have been made by which any one desiring to go to Montgomery can do so for $1.50 for the round trip. This will give you Saturday night and all of Sunday and Monday In the Capital City of the state fer a nominal sum.
 For further information regarding this excursion. call on or address any agent of the l.. & N. railroad. or union tickket of- fee 2 s----7-s.s-=----s'--
The age-herald., 1899-05-16
Picnic Parties.

Go out to Gate City on the Traction Con- pany's red cars. It Is only half a mile walk over a beautiful road past the old glass works to the artesan wells we are hear Ing so much about now. One of the most beautiful spots for picnics in the state. Cars every 20 minutes Beautiful ride through Woodlawn over a track as smooth as ice out along the picturesque macadam- ized road. Special terms to picnics. Go out and spend the day. Most famous place near Birmingham for wild flowers.
The age-herald., 1899-05-16

lawful for any person to keep open on Sunday, any barber shop, news stand, cigar stand, restaurant or lunch stand, which has an opening into, or com munication by door or otherwise, with a barroom or drinking saloon. And any person violating the provisions of this section shall be fined not less than one nor more than one hundred dollars"
 There may have been some ordinances passed amending the provisions of some of these section, but if SO, they are not known around the police headquarters.
The age-herald., 1899-05-16
In Society.

Mrs Benjamin F. Moore and her children have returned from Knoxville.
 party of gentlemen left on Saturday for several days of fishing near Tuscaloosa. MT S. Perry Fowlkes, Mr. w. F. Tyler and Mir Harry Jones were among those in the party.
 Mrs. Holland, of Danvil.e, Va, who has been the guest of Mrs. E. w. Barrett, has returned home.
 Mss Carrie Turrentine is spending few days out of town.
The age-herald., 1899-05-16
W. c. T. U.
Temperance

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet this afternoon at o'clock in the parlors of the First Methodist church. A large attendance is desired, as there is business of importance.
 By order of the president.
 MRS. GEO. c. JOPSON, Sec'y.
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Delightful Ride.

Strangers in Birmingham should not fal before they leave the city to ride out on the Traction Company's beautiful red cars 10 Gate City and see one of the most charac- teristic of Birmingham sights: rolling mill in operation. Cars pass the Hotel Mor- r,s and the Florence Hotel every % min- utes delightful ride on a palace car over a track as smooth as ice. Don't for- get the color of the cars
The age-herald., 1899-05-16
EXCURSION, BIRMINGHAM TO SELMA

And Return, Sunday, May 21, Via Alabama
 Great Southern Railroad.
 There will be special excursion train operated via the Alabama Great Southern railroad, Birmingham to Selma, Ala, and return, Sunday, May 2. This train will leave Birmingham a. m., Sunday. arrive at Selma, Ala, 1:SO p. m., and returning leave Selma D. n1., same date thus giving all the excursionists ample time to viist the many attractions in and around Selma. The fare, Birmingham to Selma and return for this train will be s1.50. Excellent ar engagements have been made for the accom- modation of both white and colored pas sengers.
 For further information call on Alabam ma Great Southern Railroad ticket agent
The age-herald., 1899-05-16
A Mock Convention At
The Woman's Club

At the Womon's club. under the diree-- ton of Mrs. l.. Crozler-French, a mock convention of four sessions will be held. The preliminary meeting will take place Thursday, May IS, at 10:3O o'clock. All persons interested in the proper manner of conducting conventions or public meetings of any kind are cordially invited to this meeting.
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WOMAN AND SOCIETY.
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selected for study and discussion Is Mozart.
 The organization of the ladies' orchestra will be completed at this meeting, and all who wish to join the orchestra should be present. An interesting programme is be- ing arranged for the open meeting Satur- day afternoon, May 20, and the music com mittee will report at the meeting on Thursday. MRS. BRUCE HARRIS,
 Secretary.
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Music Section of Woman's Club
 Will Meet Thursdsv

Mrs. J. Morgan Smith, director of the music department of the Woman's club
 desires full attendance of the members at the next regular meeting, Thursday af- ternoon, May IS, at o'clock. The subject
The age-herald., 1899-05-16
Cheap Living

From the Chicago News.
 ''Well, how do you like living in the subs urbs?"
 "Fine; it's going to be a good thing for me financially. Our girl has decided to leave, and the lady who lives next door says we'll never be able to get another to go out there to work. shall have 8 a week more to spend for cigars and things now"
The age-herald., 1899-05-16
Summer Resorts

on the WISCONSIN CENTRAL are fully described and illustrated in "Rambles in Summerland." Send for copy to Jas. c.
 Pond, Genl Pass, Agent, Milwaukee, Wis.
The age-herald., 1899-05-16
Diplomacy in the Hous,

 From the Brooklyn Life. Jepson-How did your wife fancy your new suit? Harveys--She disiked it so much that had to tell her I got l. at bargain sale.
The age-herald., 1899-05-16
Teachers, Examination

The annual examination of applicants for positions as teachers in the Birmingham public schools will be held in the High school building, Monday and Tuesday, May 15 and 16. 1899. Applicants must be register ed not later than 10 a. m. Monday, May I5, 1899.
 J. D. MOORE,
 l.. w. E. MARTIN,
 J. H. PHILLIPS, 8W SA Board of Examiners
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Mrs. George M. Cruikshank will leave
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-18
WILL ERECT THIS YEAR
THE ARCHITECT RECEIVES IN
sTRUCTlONS THIS WEEK.
FINAL AasuafNT gtFoRe ClEM. MANLY
Division ef funds FIRM Sale Of Cap fea'
and Yackn valty, he Obi Ct, De-
cision by refsree in a
rsw Weeks,


Winston, u G.. April II. tSpeciail-
The II, j. REYNOLDS Tobacco Company
has decided 10 build one or more large
factories here and 10 increase the out
r,,t az manufacturing tobacco to fifteen
million pounds annually. An architect
will lie here this week 70 receive in
structions, 80 he can draw plans for
ile proposed neN buildings which are
10 he erected this year,
Clement Manly referee on the North
State Employment case. heard argu-
ments today ia the final herring before
him in the North State improvement
case The object of this herring Is
To decide upon Il division Of the funds re-
eeivcd from the sale of the Cape Fear
Railroad and other property owned by
the company. The referees decision
will he be announced in Il few days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-18
CASE At 4 BOARDING HOUSE
Travelling Salesman Struck Down With
Small pox 1T Charlotte.

Charlotte, \. G.. April II. w n.
Sossamon. commercial salesman, came in
from II trip last "Wednesday aud went
to his boarding house sick. YESTERDAY
ii developed that he had Fnil.5lpwa
ease Of small pox The Dixon House.
where he stopped is near the centre Of
the city. and has a large list nf board
ers. All we're promptly quarantined
and the house put under guard.
DR. Long. of StatesviIle. the State
mall poS inspector, il here today ai.ii4g
he municipal authorities in precau-
ionary measures.
Mr. SossaDlon will be- sent 10 the pest
house. an institution built few days
ago for just such an emergency
There is absolutely 30 alarm in town.
Vehicles passing the street ~ front II
The guarantned house as usual Il
big yellow flag waves over the gateway.
The ,luarantined inmates s.Fat the
afternoon on the front yeranda enJoy-
ng The spring mir 1iid carrying on Icing
distance conversations with aeqnaint-
anccs who would stop al The gaze - tx
change greetings
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-18
TRINITY BALL TEAM RETURNS
Two attempts at Suicide New Schopl
House for West Durham

Durham. ~ g.. April Especially -
The Trinity College baseball team ar
rived home on the 2:24 train this after
noon from Augusta, tia. where they
closed their Southern tour on Saturday
afternoon with game with the Y NJ.
e.. A. team of that place. defeating that
team by score Of II to q. The Trinity
boys were met an the train by the Dur
ham band. Trinity faculty and students,
aud large number of citizens. who
gave them u cordial welcome home.
They at once repaired 70 Trinity Park
where Dr. ] G. lkilgo made them 4
talk. 0nt IT six games played on the
tour, the Trinity boys won five of them
They are Ia excellent Trim, and en-
j0yed their trip very much indeed.
Two cases Of attempted suicide by TAX
ing laudanum have occurred here daring
the past few days Mrs. Blanche Car
roll tried 10 end her existence because
she thought her husband was neglectfni
Of her. bnt medical skill aud vigorous
exercising saved her life. &. W. self.
salesman and collector nj \. r.,
Lewith's furniture store. took enough Of
the drug ~ Kill him, but about the same
treatment ~ that tried on Mrs Carroll
saved him. The cause in this ease was
money difficulties,
H. A. BeaDls aud fpmiiy left this
morning for Marion. \. o., where they
will reside Mr. Reams has been EN-
gagged IN the tobacco warehouse business
there for sometime, bnt had mol moved
his family
j. W. Turner has given The contract
for the erection ~ Il new school house
IN West Durham, which viii he en
Yearly avenue. II viii be- used Tor pfi-
yatc school purposes.
| The free night school for the benefit
Of the Erwin Cotton siili employees
OPENED III West Durham Tonight. with
u good attendance 1liis il tile school
that Mr W. A. Erwin h bearing the
Expenses ef, and II in under the very
leapniie management ot Prof j, Il.
Henry,