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Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-26
PASTOR LEAVES
BAPTIST CHURCH.
After Two Years Here, the Pastor of
First Baptist Church Leaves
Organization.

sermon Sunday morning, Rev.
Robt. A. Ashworth, announced his
resignation as pastor of the First Bap-
tist Church. The "Pioneer'' an
nounced exclusively last Friday that
this action would be taken. At the
conclusion of the last hymn yesterday
morning, Rev. Mr.. Ashworth re-
quested the congregation to be seated,
and leaning over the pulpit desk, and
looking into the faces of his congre-
CATION, he read the letter which sew
cred his connection with the church.
In his letter, Mr.. AShworth said to
the congregation that he received
from the First Baptist Church, of
Meriden, Conn, a call, and after Civ
ing the matter careful and prayerful
consideration he had decided that his
duty lay in the acceptance of the call.
The advantage of better health and
greater field for work for the Mas
ter prompted him in making the de-
ciSi0n as he had done. He referred
to his two years of pastoral relations
with the church, and spoke in high
appreciation of the manner in which
he had been helped, and he earnestly
hoped that the friendship formed here
would be ever lasting, and upon his
part they would always be cherished.
He wished God speed for the church
in its work, and prayed God that
abundant blessing would crown it's
every effort. The matter, Mr.. Ash
worth said, was in the hands of the
congregation of their action. The
resignation was made to take effect
with the last of this month.
With these words Mr.. Ashworth re-
tired from the pulpit and DR.. II. K.
Trask assumed the craftsmanship of
the congregational meeting. He said
that he had no doubt the en-
tire congregation felt as did he, ex-
tremely sorry that the pleasant rela-
tionS existing between pastor and peo-
| pie were about to be dissolved. He
had heard the resignation presented
with general regret, but he felt that
the discussion must be final, and
therefore the congregation was obliged
to consider the matter.
There was some heSitancy in action,
presumably, the congregation feeling
loath to act upon the resignation, but
it was finally resolved to accept the
resignation, Mr.. Daniel Bacon making
the necessary motion, remarking as
he did so, that there was apparently
| but one thing to do. This action was
followed by a resolution offered by
Mr.. William o. Garrison, authorizing
the appointment of committee tC
prepare suitable resolutions. The
President of the Board of Deacons,
the President of the Board of Trus-
tees and the Clerk of the Church were
named as the Committee. The con-
gregation then adjourned.
The service, previous to this i'm
preSSive action, was most interesting,
Rev.. r. A. Ashworth preached &
strong sermon upon the Surrender Of
Ideals," taking his text from
Kings, 14:2 6-2S. A very practica
lesson was drawn from this incident
of the life of Israel, it being showr
that in this work-a-day life of ours
men were prone to initiate an6
counterfeit masquerade as better
honest more sincere men than they
were; accepting a substitute fol
the true, casting aside the higher an6
more noble ideals.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-26

An liver ills are cured by Hoods Pulls.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-26
Covert Jacket, S2.98.

On sale to-day. Big bargains in Ladies
All Wool Jackets, lined all through, 50 81
worth 81.
Children's Swiss Caps, 10c to SO
Children's White Dresses, 25c to So.
Boys Blouse Waists, 25c, SOC.
Silkaline head rests, l0c
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-26
$40 Tailor Made Suits at s6.o8.
$I.25 White Waist for Soc.
Tailor Made Suits, SIS.

Made from gray, brown, blue anC
black cloth, some braided, latest style
S..
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
DUTY CALLS HIM
 TO WASHINGTON Senator Morgan Returns to His
 Post in Congress.
THE FIGHT ON IN RUSSELL
Flying Squadron" Will Look After the Senator's Interest Majority in Crenshaw-Standi of the
 Gubernatorial Contest

Senator Morgan has returned to Wasn- ington to look after the Nicaragua canal bill now pending in congress. Some amend ments to the bill as reported by the com mttee have been introduced and the sem ator felt that his presence in Washington while these were under consideration was necessary.
 He had intended remaining in Alabama until the latter part of this week, but the canal bill has reached the stage where his counsels were deemed necessary, and on that account he decided to cancel his ap pontments to speak in Russell county and to proceed at once to the national capital He so notified the campaign committee Sun day night. and yesterday morning left for Washington.
 The campaign committee had made ap- pointments for the senator to speak at Gi- rard yesterday, and at Scale today, but in view of the necessity of his being in Wash ington this week the committee agreed with him that it was best for him to go at once.
 Capt. White in Russell
 Captain Frank s. Wh5.e. chairman of the Morgan campaign committee, went to Rus sell yesterday and will remain in that county until Saturday. He filled Senator Morgans appointment at Girard yesterday, and today will speak at Scale. Colonel w. w Quarles and Joseph B. Graham are also in the county making speeches in behalf of the senator. They will be joined later in the week by Sidney J. Bowie, of Annis- ton, who has been in Florida since Satur- day to attend the funeral of Mrs Bowie's sister.
 .Al.~ al snat11 padgning of Captain White, Colonel Quares and Messrs. Graham and Bowie in Clarke and Crenshaw counties. they have been dubbed the flying squadron and the title is likely to cling to them until the end of the campaign.
 Russell is not claimed by the Morgan campaign committee as absolutely sure to go for the senator, though uney do not con cede the county to Governor Johnston It is supposed to be very doubtful.
 The official count of the vote for United States senator in the Crenshaw primary was made yesterday. The total vote was 1.765, of which 1,o15 were for Senator Nor gan and 750 for Governor Johnston, giving the former majority of 265.
 The official count will be made in Ma rengo today.
 GubernatOrial Contest
 The county delegations to the state con vention so far selected are instructed for governor as follows:
 For Stallings-Jackson. 9; Marshall, 8; Clarke, 3; Crenshaw, ,. Total 25
 For Tomlinson-Clarke, 1.
 For Samford-Clarke, 4.
 For Shelley and Waller, none.
 The race between the leading candidates in these counties has been very close, as will be seen by the following:
 In Marshall county the vote stood for Stallings, 967; Tomlinson, 665; Sanford, S9! Shelley 8; Waller O. In Jackson, Stallfngs 1885; Tomlinson, 1,703.
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
DIDN'T KNOW THE
 GUN WAS LOADED
Seven-Year-0Id Child Shot at Gate City,.
DIED THREE HOURS LATER
Stepdaughter of Walter Jones-He Was Examining an Old Pistol Which Was Accidentally Discharg-
 ed-Same Old Story

Sunday afternoon at Gate City the r. year-old step-daughter of Waiter Jones, a prominent rolling mill man of that place, was accidentally shot and killed by the lat ter.
 As usual the accident happened with a weapon which was thought to be unload ed. It was an old 3S-calfbre pistol, which Mr. Jones was examining while sitting be- fore the fire. He snapped It while point ed towards the fire, which resulted in its discharge, the ball refboundlng from the back of the grate and striking the little girl, who was sitting in chair at the cor ner of the fireplace, in the face and enter ing the head. She screamed and fell to the floor, with blood flowing from the wound.
 Death resulted within three hours, al- though every remedial agent possible was used to save her. It was apparent from the first, however, that there was no chance to save the little one.
 Coroner alias was sent for, and exam- fned several witnesses, including the moth- CT and father of the child and decision was rendered to the effect that the accident was purely unintentional. The grief of the parents is indescrfbalble, and the communi- ty is greatly shocked over the sad occur renee.
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
CONTRACT LET TO
 MONTGOMERY FIRM
Extention of Alabama and Flor
 ida Railroad.
SUPERINTENDENT RESIGNS
MT. Durham Sewers His Connection With Plant System and is Sue ceeded by w. D. Denham-
 What Change Means

The Alabama Construction company of Montgomery has secured the contract for building the extension of the Alabama and Florida railroad from Andalusia to Geneva. a distance of forty-flve miles.
 The contract, which was signed in Mont g1mery last Saturday, calls for the com pleton of the road by October l, 1900
 The price to be paid for the work is un- derstood to be about half million dollars. The construction company will put a large force of men on the work at once and push 1t to an early completion. Several outfits are already on the way from South Caroli- ma. The right of way has been secured, and the surveys have about been com pleted.
 This extension is a part of the Louisville and Nashville branch road which is to run from Georstana, station cn the Mobilo and Montgomery division tifty-two miles south of Montgomery. to Mariana, Fla. The road has already been constructed be- tween Georgiana and Andafusia
 sul erintendent Durham Resigns
 General Superintendent Durham, of the Plan System, has rendered his resignation and W. ID. Denham, division superintendent dl bdlIltSNllle, Y ld., IS uidliieu ttS liS SuS- cessor. w. D. Haylow. superintendent of transportation, is reported to have tendered his reslgna ton at the same time.
 Referring to MT. Denham's resignation, the Montgomery Advertiser says:
 This is the logical outcome of an event that happened some months ago-a result that was expected by everybody from the going to the Plant of MT. Stuart R. Knott. Not very long after MT. Knott went with the Plant people the Advertiser published a story to the effect that the move meant closer traffic arrangements between the Louisville and Nashville and Plant Sys- tem if it did not mean something a good deal more interesting. Of course the Plant people sent out story after story over the wires denying most empha tically that there would be any changes in the policy or per- sonnel Of the Plant System. These denials were all taken with salt, and now the changes have set in. How reaching the changes will be is not known yet. but railroad people now are prepared for almost anything. The relations between the Louis vile and Nashville and Plant people are revived by a story that looks plausible enoueh-a story that MT. George Evans, superintendent of transportation of the Louisville and Nashville, will be at the head of transportation of the Plant, it be- ing thought that MT. Denham's is only a temporary appointment
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
FORMER BIRMINGHAM
 MAN DIED IN ATLANTA
Found Dead In His Cell, Having Been Ar rested Suspicion-Remains
 Sent to This City

The remains of H. B. Lumpkin, until re- cently a resident of this city, arrived over the Southern from Atlanta last night, where dle died yesterday.
 Lumpkin has relatives in Birmingham, who took charge of the remains, which were turned over to the Warner-Smiley company. The interment will occur this afternoon at Oak Hill cemetery.
 The Atlanta Journal of yesterday con- tains tine following particulars:
 "H B. Lumpkin, about 50 years of age, who was locked up at the police station on Saturday morning, was found dead in his cell yesterday morning when the turnkey went there to carry fne prisoner his break i. fast.
 "Lumpkin was arrested on suspicion He had been locked up since about Il o'clock on Saturday morning, but had made no complaint of being sick About an hour before the prisoner was found dead he was seen by another prisoner to leave his bunk and take drink of water
 Coroner Stamps held an inquest over the dead body, but nothing developed as to the direct cause of death, and the verdict was that Lumpkin came to his death from causes unknown to the jury. It was shown that Lumpkin had been drinking rather heavily for some time, and it was the opin- ion of Dr. Bizzell that the mans death might have resulted from heart failure, superinduced from alcoholism
 "Lampkin had only been in the city a few days.
 "Tfle body will be held until Birmingham relatives can be heard from.
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
BUSINESS SESSION
Meeting of Executive Committee of Un-
 iversity Trustees

The executive committee of the trustees of the University of Alabama held a short business session in this city Saturday afternoon. to pass upon the matter of leas- ing two or three tracts of university coal lands. Captain James E. Webb, chairman of the committee; Judge William Richard son and Daniel Pratt, trustees; and Phares Coleman and Sterling A. Wood. of the alumni advisory committed; and Land Commissioner W. c. Fitts, were present.
 It is given out that the lease of about 400 acres in Bibb county to William Baird, reported to the board of trustees at Tusca- loosa on December 20, last, was approved, and the land commissioner authorized to make other leases now pending.
 It is stated that two or three parties have recently made offers to lease some of the university lands
 The committee, 1t is understood, will in few days file bill in equity, prayins the court to set aside the deed recently ex- ecuted by Governor Johnston, conyeyine 4,4S0 acres of University lands to the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company.
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
GOOD NEWS TOR
 BASEBALL FANS
Atlanta Will Join the Southern League, Making Six
 Cities Sure.

News comes from Atlanta to the effect
 that that city will very likely join the Southern league, which was organized in
 this city Sunday and place d strong team
 in the field. The matter is at least being seriously considered by the Atlanta fans,
 according to the Constitution, which prints
 the following:
 'The Southern Base Ball league has been reorganized and Atlanta holds a place in the association No definite arrangements
 for a club in this city have been made all
 though the matter has been enthusiastically
 discussed by the local fans. It is possible
 that the boost given the prospective club
 by the mentioning of Atlanta by the mag
 mates who met yesterday will result in this
 city accepting place in the league and
 giving a guarantee.
 "It is more than likely that the fate of
 the Atlanta club will this year rest with
 the action of the stree railway companies.
 If they agree to aid the club in every pos
 sible way and contribute to the guarantee
 fund there Is little doubt according to what
 the base ball authorities say, that Atlanta
 will occupy strong place in the Southern
 association of base ball clubs.
 According to the dispatches from Birm- ngham, where the meeting in the interest of the league occurred yesterday, it is pro- posed that the following cities compose the league:
 Atlanta, Nashville, Birmingham, Mem phis, Little Rock, Montgomery, Selma. | New Orleans and Chattanooga. All of these cities have not yet consented to join the leaguess but their fans will be ap- preached within a short time. Abner | Powell, of New Orleans, and Ardis Smith, 1 of Selma, were appointed committee to l visit the various cities in the interest of 1 the league They, will be in this city with l in few days.
 | Selma the smallest place in the bunch, | has come forward with the guarantee | money, and promises to have as large | crowds as any city in the league, except | New Orleans.
 "It will be interesting to note what the local fans will do in regard to this invita- tion to -enter he league, and their move
 ments will be anxiously followed. Those
 who know of the situation in this city
 announce it as their belief that there is no
 reason why strong club would not pay
 this year, and it is believed that Atlanta
 could furnish large crowds for the national game'
 The Birmin g.ham Baseball association will hold meeting one day this week and per fleet a permanent organization. As soon thereafter as possible a manager will be signed and other preparations be made for a season of prosperous ball.
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
LAKEVIEW PARK
 HAS BEEN SOLD
Will be Divided Into Lots for
 Residence Purposes.
ONCE A POPULAR RESORT
Acquired by Lakeview Land Company Newly Organized Corporation
 With Former Governor Thos. G. Jones as President

Lake View Park is to be divided into building lots for residence purposes.
 The Lake View Land company, with q capital stock of $5O,OOO. has been organ ized to develop and improve the park and adjacent property recently acquired by purchase.
 Among the organizers of this company are former Governor Thomas G. Jones. F. L. May, and J. P. Kohn, of Montgomery and William Logan and F. l.. Thompson of New York
 The property consists of about sixty acres, in addition to the north half of block 156, which block is bounded by Fourth and Fifth avenues and Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets. This composes the capital stock of the company, which was obtained through the transference of prop erty formerly owned by the Highland Avenue and Belt railroad, it being sold un- der chancery decree of this county. The following officers were eleeted
 Thomas G. Jones, president
 D. L. May, secretary.
 T. G. Jones, E. L. Thompson, William Logan, J. F. Kohn, and E. L. May, di- reetors.
 Lake View park, which Is situated on the Highland Avenue and Belt line in the ex- irene eastern section of the city, is one Of the prettiest spots in the district, and was at one time a very popular resort. Several years ago 1t was a favorits resort for Bir- mingham people during the summer months being provided with d splendid pa villion, which contained a summer tbeater and dance hall
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
AT FIT. PAYNE
Hon. John w. Tomlinson Made a Tell
 ing Speech

Fit. Payne, January 2e.-(SpeciaD-H Hon. John w. Tomlinson. of Birmingham. can- didate for governor, spoke here at Il o'clock today to an audience of between 400 and 300 people He was introduced by Judge w. w. Hara1son, who reviewed his record as a democrat.
 MT. Tomlinsop spoke for an hour and a quarter, discussing the issues of the cam paign. He dwelt at length on the school book trust. showing that 300, ,0OO children in Alabama don't take advantage of the schools they have because of the exhorbi- tant prices of school books.
 A Tomlinson club was organized with an executive committee composed of one mem- Der from each beat in the county.
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
A RELATED CHRISTMAS GIFT
Postmaster Hughes Received Box ol
 Cigars from Manila

A beiated Christmas gift In the shape of a box of excellent cigars reached Post master Hughes yesterday, coming from ,far-away Manila and sent by Thomas Hardeman of this city, captain and quar- termaster in the Thirty ninth infantry, now on duty.
 The cigars were manufactured in Manila and are elegantly packed, the box being especially attractive. The brand is La Marie Christina," and by local dealers are said to be worth $4OO per thousand, or 4C cents each.
 Captain Hardeman is well and favorably known in Birmingham, and commanded a company in the First Alabama regiment during the Spanish-American war.
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
THE COURTS
Doings of Day in the Departments of
 Justice

LII the circuit court James McGuffey filed salt against the Robinson Mining company Tor So'ooo for alleged personal injuries. In the same court the case of William M. Land against the mayor and aldermen is on trial
 In the city court s. J. Faulk brought ae- ton against the Southern railway for $5 GOO damages.
 In the seme court the general charge for the defendant was given in the case of Robert Shorrtt vs. J. M and C. T. Wear, involving an issue arising under the hog law.
 2 This week is capital week in the criminal court. The case of Charlie King, charged With robbery, was on trial yesterday. The case of Sam Pledges, charged with mur- der near Irondale, is expected to come up today.
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
HEIR TO A FORTUNE
Rich Uncle of Mrs. J. c. Clancy Died
 in New York

J. s. Clancy, a well-known printer of this city, is in New York investigating the will of his wife's uncle, Perry Collins. whose death occurred last week, it being stated that Mrs. Clancy Is heir to a fortune ranging from $100,000 to $1, 1,000,O0O.
 MT. Collins was multi-millionaire, being at the time of his death one of the direc- tors of the Western Union Telegraph com pany, and connected with one of the promi- nent banks of New York city.
 MT. Clancy has a family in this city re- siding at Third avenue and Twenty y1third street. He has many friends, who will re- joice to see him come in possession of this fortune
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
DEED OF TRUST
Elyton Company Secures an Issue of
 Prior Lien Bonds

The Birmingham Realty company, suc- cessors to the Elyton company, have filed a trust deed in the probate office of Jeffer- son county in favor of the Union Trust company of New York, which becomes se- curity for an issue of prior lien bonds to the amount of $55O.OOO and $55O,0O0 mortgage bonds, to be issued by the Birmingham Realty company, the property of the latter becoming the security.
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
Date of Election

The date of the election to fill the vacan- cy caused by the resignation of Captain Charles H. Schoolar of the Jefferson vol. unteers, which was fixed for next Monday, has been changed ito the following Monday night, February 12. This change was made on account of the play at the opera house next Monday, a large number of the mem bers desiring to attend that
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
LIVELY CHASE
Officer Mcknight Runs Down a Dis
 honest Washerwoman

Officer Mcknight had the pleasure of chasing a dishonest washerwoman over quite large territory yesterday. Her name Is Kate Walton. She had taken Mrs. J. F. Walkers cloting home to wash, which she did, but instead of returning them to the owner, she wore them herself, and the case was reported to the police with the above result. The woman made an at- tempt to escape, but failed.
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
Grand Jury

The grand jury returned the following in-. dictmerrts yesterday:
 Luke Williams, grand larceny; four eases. Jimmy Williams, placing obstruction on railroad track.
 Mark Pitts. grand larceny three cases. Jim Thomas, murder.
 Charles Smith, grand larceny.
 Mattie Ray, assault with intent to mur- der.
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
SET FOR THURSDAY
Trial of the Men Arrested on the Charge
 of Gambling

The trial of the ten white men and the negro, all of whom were arrested Sunday night in the Olvette club rooms. which were raided by the police, will be heard in Judge Feagins court Thursday morning next at 10 o'clock The men are all charged with gambling, and much interest is manifested in the cases.
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
IN OLDEN TIMES

People overlooked the importance of per- manently beneficial effects and were satis- fled with transient action: but now that it is generally known that Syrup of Figs will permanently overcome habtual constipa- tion, well-informed people will not buy other laxatives, which act for a time. but finally injure the system. Buy the genuine made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
Died at Henry Ellen

MT. Hager, hrother-in-law >of A. v. Miller, of the Louisville & Nashville rail- road, died at Btlle Ellen yesterday morn dng. His body will arrive in the city to-day. and will be prepared for burial by the Warner-Smi.ey company. The interment will occur in Oak Hill cemetery this after- noon.
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
DEED FILED
Transferring Baxter Stove Works Prop
 erty to New Owners

The deed has been filed which transfers the property of the Baxter Stove Manufac- turing company ito the recently organized Birmingham Pipe and Casting company. S7,OOO being the consideration.
The age-herald., 1900-01-30
A Graphophone Party

A graphophone party will be given at the residence of Mrs. Charles W. Ross, 1916 Nineteenth street, north, this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock for the benefit of St. Agnes Guild church. There will also be dancing.
The age-herald., 1900-01-30

Beauty and folly are old companions" Likewise Hoods Sarsaparilla and good health.