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The Forrest City times., 1900-07-27
TWO DEAD AND ONE WOUNDED
perste Negro with n Gun Denes tn, Entire New Orleans Police
 Force.

New Orleans, July 24.-By a triAinp incident begun late last night series of tragedies followed which if was feared for time would eulminate in an outbreak similar to the Italian iynching in New Orleans several years ago.
 A lynching is probable if negro fugitive is caught who is now being pursued by officers and citizens.
 The Dead and Wounded.
 The dead are:
 Police Capt. John T. Day.
 Policeman Peter ]. Lamb.
 The wounded:
 Policeman August T. Mora.
 The Battle Opens.
 The officers were attempting to ar rest Leonard Pierce and Robert Charles, two negroes, when the latter opened fire. A fusiade followed dur ing which Policeman Mora was seri- ously shot. Pierce was finally arrested, but Charles, who did the shooting, al- though wounded. escaped. The police organized a pursuit, and succeeded in locating the fugitive.
 Police Captain Killed.
 Capt John T. Day, commanding the posse, led the police to Charles shanty, and tried to arrest the refugee by way of dark alley. They carried lanterns, and were easily distinguished by the negro, who opened fire with a Win chester, killing Capt. Day.
 Another Policeman Falls.
 A negress opened the door of an ad- joining room, and told the police to jump in, for Charles had rife and ammunition and occupied an impreg nable position. The officers, thinking to hold Charles is his quarters until help or daylight came, obeyed; but Officer Lamb, who was the last to at tempt to reach the shelter, was killed.
 disbursements Arrive.
 After wait of nearly an hour re- Inducements arrived and the block NdS SuIIOu1utu, Dul 1DdTieS 0du lHt0 escaped from the room though shot at the pickets told that he was in the neighborhood. The two dead police men were removed, and a systematic search organized, but no trace of the fugitive was found.
 Police and Citizens With Bloodhound, Police armed with rifles and citizens similarly equipped and a bloodhound kept up the search and had Charles been sighted he would have been shot to pieces.
 Rewards Offered for Capture.
 Mayor Capdesville offered reward of $100 for the capture of the negro, and Gov Herd has added S250 for the state. Parties are out in all direc- tions, even miles away from the city, and all trains are searched. Suspects were arrested in the suburbs.
 InnOcents Threatened by the Mob.
 The whole police force were kept busy to-day. Thousands of people gathered around the scene of the shooting. and, lacking other victim, proposed vengeance on the negroes in the hills around the scene of the trag- edy. The police promptly quelled the disturbance, and arrested a number of persons. but the guard had to be in- creased.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-27
Telegraph Poles thnt Grow.

The telegraph poles along the Sa- vannah & Stateboro railway in Georgia are growing. They are made of cypress, and must have been planted with the roots. They are sprouting at the top and serve double purpose. They are shade trees as well as support for the wires.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-27
Fatal Fight Between Negroes.

Epps James and Sidney Dowds, two negroes, engaged in a difficulty at Walnut Lake, Jefferson county. The fight was occasioned by trouble arising out of friendship of woman friend of each one of the men. James shot Downs three times. The bullets en- tered the abdomen and death resulted in a short time thereafter
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-27
Killed in a Runawax

A sad accident occurred near Weiner few days ago which resulted in the death of James Dallison, 70 years of age. He was driving team of mules to wagon when they ran away, throwing him beneath the wagon and crushing the life out of him.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-27
Negro Fatally Shot.

Will Thomas, colored, shot and killed Felix Johnson, also colored, at Craw- fordsville, Crittenden county. The men previously had a difficulty, and Johnson is said to have threatened to kill Thomas
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-27
Disastrous Chattanooga Fire.

Fire destroyed the power house of the Chattanooga Rapid Transit Co. op- erating between Chattanooga and Chickamauga park. Loss, 5000; ful- iy insured.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-27
An Inland Waterway.

New Orleans is looking to the com pletion of inland navigation between the river system of Alabama and a point on the Mississippi seven miles below the city. The building of the Lake Borgne canal, now assured, will give New Orleans waterway to the coal and iron of Alabama.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-27
A We'll Known GeoIogi,t.

Dr, James NJ. Satfcrd, aged 70, pro- lessor of geology in Vanderbilt uni yersity for many years, has retired. He has been state geologist of Ten nessee for 50 years.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-27
A Mob. Quick Vengeance.

At Huntsville, Ala, at the hands of a quiet and orderly. but determined, mob of 1000 men, Elijah Clark, a ne- gro, 20 years old, paid the extreme penalty of death by hanging for as saulting white girl, 13 years old
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-27
Cotton Contracted at 9 Cents.

It is stated that a number of farm. CTS of Lamar county, Tex, have al- ready contracted to sell their cotton crops to merchants at Paris, and at Delta for nine cents, delivery to be made as soon as the staple is ginned
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-27
Enterprise at Charleston.

The capitol of So1sh Carolina is to be rebuilt at an expeI SC of about s165,- 900, and the organization on a broad plan of an exposition at Charleston iD 1901 is progressing.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-27

Dr. R. NJ. Delaney, of Greenville, Tex, has received an appointment as assistant professor of dentistry at Vanderbilt university. Nashville. Tenn
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-27
The Dismal Swamp on Firs.

Weeks of drought have put large portion of the Dismal swamp in Vir- giI ia in highly infammable condi- tion and fires are eating into the tim Der, undergrowth and peaty ground at several points along one of the rail- roads. The fires are supposed to have been started from locomotives.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-27
Three Young Ladies Drowned.

Near Hamburg, Hardin county, Tenn, three young ladies, Misses Cora and Ruby Townsend and Pearl Flack, were wading in Owl creek, when one of them stepped from shelving rock into deep water. The others respond ed tc her cries, and as none could swim the three met their fate together.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-27
Prominent Man A.sas.inntea.

Near the confederate soldiers homo at the Hermitage, near Nashville, Tenn, Alex Donelson, one of the best known men in Davidson county, was assassinated by some unknown party. Donelson was CT route home and was going through lane when he was shot and killed. Persons at the sol- diers' home hea ard the shots, and going 10 the lane found DorelsCn's body.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-27
The BIu0 and the Gray.

The blue and gray reunion ar Al. lanta, Ga, was we'll attended. The vis- tiers were shows over the battle fields upon which 36 years ago they engaged in conflict. Gen. A. B. Stewart. the oldest living general of the confed- eracy, and Gen. w. C. Johnson, past grand commander of the Grard Army of the Republic, were pre- sent, also Commander-in-Chie Shaw, of the G 4. R.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-27
PRESIDENT AND EMPEROR.
Official Notes Passed Between the Emperor of China and Presi-
 dent Mckinley.
PRESIDENT WILL ACT AS MEDIATOR.

As an Act Precedent. However Chinn Must Raise the Veil From the Mystery of Pekin and Give to tn. World the Condition of the For eign Miniyters There.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-27
Must Visit Other Provinces.

He also must visit other provinces and cities where there is disquet and danger to foreign interest, and this Will be fraught with perhaps some per- sonal risk But it is regarded as a nect ssary undertaking if the president IS to be put into possession of con- plehensive understanding of Chinese conditions
The age-herald., 1900-10-31

have trouble in finding the particular buildings they may wish to visit.
 The tent for the poultry exhibit has been pitched, and is ready for the chickens. Sev- eral hundred chickens were received yes terday. Superintendent McCafferty of this department has worked hard to make the poultry show a success, and by his efforts has secured the largest number of chickens ever before brought together in one show in Alabama.
 A number of persons have secured privi- leges to conduct lunch stands inside the fair grounds during the fair. Among them there will be some of the best conducted eating places to be found anywhere, and they will serve splendid meals for 50 cents.
 The executive committee of the Fair As sociation, consisting of Mayor Drennen, John w. Neill and Oliver Chalifoux, has worked hard for the success of the fair They have given all of their time for the past week to the business of the associa- tion, and have personally looked after all matters pertaining to it.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31
STATE GROCERS
 ID BE ORGON|zED
Leading Grocers of Alabama Called to Meet In Birming-
 ham During the Fair.

meeting of the Retail Grocers' Asso- ciation of Birmingham was held last noght at the Commercial Club. MT. NJ. A. Myatt, the president of the Association, presided
 MT. J. A. YanHoose, president of the Southern Wholesale Grocers' Association delivered an address on the subject of or ganizing the retail grocers throughout the State into a State assoication.
 This matter was favorably received, and arrangements were made to have meeting in Birmingham during the State Fair of all the leading retail grocers throughout the State.
 MT. A. A. Jones, the secretary of the Birmingham Association, will send out over thousand invitations to leading retail grocers throughout Alabama, and it is con fidently expected that a State organization will be effected next week.
 committee was appointed to wait on the executive committee of the State Fair Association to ask their aid and co-opera- tion.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31
]. s. B. THOMPSON
 IS GENERAL AGENT
0t the Southern Railway Com-
 pany in the South.
THE DERERVEO PROMOTION
Of One of the Ablest and Most Popular Railroad Men in the South-Oflce in Atlanta-General Rail-
 road Notes

J. S. B. Thompson has been appointed general agent of the Southern Railway, with office in Atlanta. MT. Thompson has been assistant general superintendent of the Southern Railway, with headquarters in Atlanta, but on the reorganization of the operating department of that system to- morrow his office will be abolished. The announcement of the appointment of MT. Thompson to the office of general agent was made by Second Vice-President W. w. Finley in this telegram to the editor of The Age-Herald:
 Washington, D. C., October 30-The geE- eral interests of the company have so en- tirely absorbed MT. Thompson's attention that he has been unable to give particular attention to transportation matters, and he will continue In Atlanta in the discharge of duties of wider scope, with the title of general agent, reporting direct to the sec ond vice-president. Circulars to this effect will be issued today, effective November 1.
 ''W. W. FINLEY"
 MT. Thompson has been with the South ern Railway Company ever since it's organ ization seven or eight years ago. and prior to that time was officially connected with some of the lines that were absorbed by that great organization. He is one of the ablest and most conservative railroad men in the country, and that his ability and worth are recognized by the executive de- partment of the Southern Railway system
The age-herald., 1900-10-31
WORLDS GREAT FAIR
 FOR BIRMINGHAM
Mai. Frank Y. Anderson Will Form ulate Plans for International EX-
 pOSitiOn-COmmittee Meets.

Another step for the movement of a great exposition in Birmingham was taken yes- terday afternoon when the Commercial Clubs special committee requested Maj. F. Y. Anderson to prepare plans for a per manent organization and report back to a subsequent meeting of the committee.
 The special committee recently appointed by President w. H. Kettig of the Com mercial Club to take up the question of an Interna tlonal Industrial and Metallic Ex- position for Birmingham met in the club rooms at o'clock yesterday afternoon. President Kettig called the committee to order and was elected chairman of the committee. J. B. Gibson, secretary of the club, acted as secretary of the committee
 Present at the meeting were MT. Kettig MT. Gibson, Maj. r. Y. Anderson, Rufus N. Rhodes, E. w. Barrett, M. V Joseph B. Steiner, Gen. E. w. Rucker, J. II. Leath II. H. Mayberry and J. B. Cobbs.
 The meeting was strictly of an informal nature and every one present took part in '4iS uiaeusSioh' Al huipei oi sussestioilS were made as to the proper way to go about the organization of an exposition company and the methods to pursue in securing the ways and means to make the exposition a success.
 It was suggested that a director general should be engaged and that the person se- lected for that position should be- man of wide experience in that kind of work. The duties of that position will involve an
The age-herald., 1900-10-31

immense amount of work and will require the entire time and attention of the per son holding it.
 It is probable that a corporation with not less than half million dollars capital stock will be formed, and that a president will be elected. The board of directors, ac- cording to the consensus of opinion eX- pressed at the meeting yesterday after noon, will likely select director general, who will be under the direction and con trol of the president and board of directors.
 Appropriations will be asked from the State of Alabama and the United States government
 Maj. r. Y. Anderson was appointed q committee of one to formulate plans for organization and to make recommenda- tions for the preliminary work He will indicate to the president of the club when he is ready to make his report whereupon the president will call a meeting of the full committee for the purpose of hearing the re2ort.
 Major Anderson stated after the meeting that he would go to work on the plans at once, and that he would be ready to re- port in short time
 The General Assembly of Alabama meets November 13, and it is probable that the exposition company will be organized in time to present the matter of an appropri- ation to that body before it adjourns for the holidays.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31
TIE T.P AS WORK
 FOR BIRMINGHAM
Historical Souvenir of Post B and the Most Popular Drum
 mers' Town South.

MT. E. T. Harney of Birmingham Post B of the Travellers Protective Association is engaged in getting up historical sou venir of the post, with cuts and illustra- tions of its officers and members. It will also contain history of Birmingham, with pictures of the principal buildings, includ- ing the county court house, government building, St Vincents Hospital and num- Der of handsome residences.
 It is the intention of Post to distribute several thousand copies at the State and National Conventions of the association, where they will be presented to delegates from all parts of the country as an adVer- tisement of Birmingham.
 In addition to advertising the city the local post desires to raise funds for the furnishing and fitting of club. The per sonnel of the local post consists of some of the leading and most influential busi- ness men in the city and this effort to advertise the city, and furnish a home for themselves deserves the aid and support of every citizen of Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31
Railroad Notes

Announcement is made by the Ocean Steamship Company that P. E. LeFevre has been appointed transportation mana ger of that company, and w. H. Peasants, general passenger agent Both appoint ments are effective November 1. MT. Pleas ants has been connected with the Florida Central and Penipsular Railroad Company.
 J. c. Halle, general passenger agent of the Central of Georgia, is in the city.
 H. M. Miller of the Mobile Dock Company is in the city.
 s. L. Rodgers, travelling freight agent of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois, is in the city.
 T. c. Powell assistant freight traffic manager of the Southern Railway at Louis vile, Is in the city.
 The Louisville and Nashville road will put on a special train between Birmingham and Montgomery Saturday to run until the close of the State Fair. The train will leave Montgomery early in the morning, and returning leave here late enough in the afternoon to enable people south of this city to return to their homes after seeing the fair and the races.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31
MT. Simmons' Candidacy

W. T. Simmons has announced his candi- dacy for the police commission subject to the action of the city Democratic primar- ies. MT. Simmons is member of the we'll known firm of Simmons, Durham & Co.,, and stands high in the community. He promises if elected to serve the best in terests of the people, and asks their sup port
The age-herald., 1900-10-31
TWENTY ARRESTS
Were Made by the Birmingham Police
 Last Night

Last night was a busy night with the police. Twenty arrests were made alto- gether, seven for disorderly conduct, one for being on the street at night one for refusing to pay bill, five for assault and battery, one for burglary, three for all lowing minor in saloon, one for escape and one for abusive language.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31
Cuban Central Declares Dividend

London, October 30.-The first annual meeting of the stockholders of the Cuban Central Railroad was held here, and a 51a per cent. dividend was declared on pre- ferred stock. President Todd expressed complete satisfaction at the American management of Cuba, and said he was convinced that the commercial outlook for the island was hopeful.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31
THAT JOYFUL FEELING

With the exhilarating sense of renewed health and strength and internal cleanli- ness, which follows the use of Syrup of Figs, is unknown to the few who have not progressed beyond the old time medicines and the cheap substitutes sometimes offer ed but never accepted by the well-inform- ed. Buy the genuine Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31
Key West Gets Army Post

Key West, Fla, October 30.-War Depart ment officials have just selected near the Notifications here a site for an army post. The site adjoins other government prop erty. One thousand soldiers will be en- camped here during the winter, and it is announced that the Notifications are to be occupied at once.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31
FOR POLICE COMMISSIONER

I hereby announce myself candidate for the office of Police Commissioners subject to the action of the City Democratic pri- mary. pledging myself, if elected. to dis . charge the duties of the position fairly and impartially and to the best interests of the city. w. T. SIMMONS.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31

Is attested by the fact that new office has beeIl created for him. When he as- sumes charge of the new office MT. Thomp- son will have nothing to do with the oper- ating department of the system, but his duties will be more of a general character. He will report direct to Second Vice Presi- dent Finley
The age-herald., 1900-10-31

The best and largest glass of beer at Dunker's saloon, 2O3 and 2lO N. 2Oth St., between 2d and 3d ayes.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31

Go where the crowd goes, to Dunker's saloon, 20S and 2lO N. 2Oth St., between 2d and Sd ayes.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31
Malt-Nutrine

is prepared at our brewery and is guaran- teed unequaled in quality, purity and me- dicinal virtue.
 Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association.
 Sold by all druggists
The age-herald., 1900-10-31

Headquarters for visitors to State Fair. Peerless Saloon, 18th St. and Ed Ave.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31
GIVEN AWAY.
ANNOUNCE MENT
FOR MAYOR

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Mayor of Birmingham, subject to the ac- ton of the Democratic party.
 10-N-tf w. M. DRENNEN
The age-herald., 1900-10-31

You will find Paul at the Metropolitan Cafe, which he intends to make the best and finest cafe in the city. Visit him there.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31

Gilbert Walden, the noted cowboy ora tor, will give an entertainment tomorrow the auspices of the Methodist ladies for the benefit of the Hilman Hospital MT Walden has given performances in all tho largest cities of America, and Pratt City is to be congratulated on having the op- portunity of witnessing his marvellous per fOrmanee
The age-herald., 1900-10-31

By placing your acct with w. B. Tomlin, the Five Points Grocer, you will secure the best goods and promptest ser- vice always. Phone llS5.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31

Dr. John Douglass is visiting old friends in the city.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31

Miss Willie Johnson of Birmingham is the guest of Mrs Job Going.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31
Thoroughly Aged

and "mellowed" wines and liquors win their way to a mans heart via his stomach. We have quite q large and enthusiastic stock of palate tcklers that won't burn on their way to their destination. and the prices we charge won't burn very big hole in your pocket. Try Samuels Whiskey, bottled in bond. No finer to be had.
 SOLOMON q LEVI,
 192S-193O First Ave. Phone 1012.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31

Pearl Jones' a young negro, obtained ac- cess to the house of Mrs. Bucker this morning and going through the dresser drawers stole a ring. He was later arrest ed and lodged in jail. The stolen property was recovered.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31
VIM. SANTYMTRE
 KILLED BY TRAIN
Former Pratt City Man Meets a
 Horrible Death.
IT .OCCURED AT ZtNEIDA
Remains Prepared for Burial-Other Items of Interest from the Busy Little Coal Mining City
 Personal and Social

Pratt City, October 30.-(Sp>cial )-Nil- years d resident of Pratt City, was killed at Zeneida by a Louisville and Nashville passenger train yesterday evening MT Santymire had only been at Zeneida few days, having but recently assumed charge of the new mines opened at that place. He was getting out timber near the rail- road for the mines, and while crossing the track at q curve the locomotive struck him, the entire train passing over his body. His remains were sent to Birming ham, where they were prepared for burial and shipped to his home in Pratt City. The interment will take place soon as relatives arrive from the North. Mr San tymire was an industrious, hard-working man and a good citizen. A wife and sev eral children survive him.
 Mr and Mrs. Norman Morrison arrived today and will immediately take charge of their home at North Birmingham.
 At a regular meeting of Palmetto Camp Woodmen of the World No. 52 last night MT. James Meagher received the morning degree.
 The friends of Mrs. George Brooks who is at the Copeland Infrmary, will be glad to learn that she is improving.
 Pearl Jones' young negro. obtained ac- cess to the house of Mrs Bucker this morning and going through the dresser
The age-herald., 1900-10-31

The friends of Mrs. George Brooks, who is at the Copeland Infirmary, will be glad
 to learn that she is improving.
The age-herald., 1900-10-31

MT. and Mrs. Norman Morrison arrived today and will immediately take charge
 of their home at North Birmingham.