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The age-herald., 1900-07-26
THE TWO TRUSTEES
 PLEAD N0T GUILTY
Whitfield Says Prisoners Got Shoes and OveralIS and
 Gave Them to Him.

In the inferior criminal court yesterday Walter Whitfield and John Haag, the two "trusties' who are charged with stealing overalls and shoes from the warden's office at the city prison, were given hearing.
 Both men denied stealing the goods, though Whitfield admitted having sold them to Dave Coplan, who, it will be re- membered, was arrested with Dick Borck last Sunday morning on a charge of re- ceiving goods stolen by James Grant from the Alabama Great Southern cars. Whitfield stated that the prisoners work ing on the chain gang would get orders from their guards for new overalls and shoes, stating that their old ones were worn out. When they presented the orders at the warden's office they were given the articles, but that instead of wearing them they would give the articles to him. isc in turn would sell them to Dave Coplan, who gave him 30 cents and 40 cents a pair.
 He also stated that Haag had nothing to do with the matter and exonerated him entirely.
 The case against the two men has been continued until tomorrow.
 Whitfield, it is alleged, is wanted in Rome, Ga., on a charge of murder. The young man states that he was bern iu Rome and reared there, but says he had never killed anybody in his life. He will be carried back to Georgia in a few days in compliance with a request from the sheriff in Rome.
 David Coplan, who runs dry goods store in Second avenue between Twenty first and Twenty streets, and who was arrested last Saturday night with James Grant and Dick Borck by Officers Cole and Shirley on a charge of receiving stolen property, has succeeded in making bond and has been given his liberty. There are eight charges against him.
 The cases of Borck, Grant and Coplan have been set for today. ft
The age-herald., 1900-07-26
CONTRACT AWARDED
 FOR NEW RAILROAD
Hutton & Co. Will Build the
 StOUtS Mountain Branch.
IMPROVEMENTS ON CENTRAL
Law Requiring Cars to Be Equipped With Air Brakes and Patent Draw Heads Becomes Effective Au-
 gust 1-Old Engineer Dies

o. D. Hutttn & Co. of this city yester- day were awarded the contract to con struct the Stouts Mountain branch of the Louisville and Nashville road, short line running from Hanceville, Blount county, to the mine. of the Stouts Mountain Coal and Coke Company, six miles distant. The contract calls for the road to be completed within four months, by which time It Is proposed by the mining company to have the mines opened up and in operation. Stouts Mountain is six miles southwest of Hanceville
 A dispatch from New York states that the Merchants Association of that city has thrown down the gauntlet to the roads in the Southeastern and Southwestern Freight Associations as a result of their refusal to grant special rates of fare to merchants of the south and southwest to go to New York and make their purchases of goods, and in circular announcements urge merchants to cooperate in the fight by according to the association in New York the privilege of routing their ship ments home the association providing for the marine insurance end of the conces- SlOn. AS matter Ol pOllcy lHe dSSocia- tion recommends that merchants in the southeast utilize the Seaboard Airline and Old Dominion Steamship Company's service as a considerable saving in their travelling expenses, while merchants in Texas are urged to patronize the Southern Pacific on the basis of a fare and a third for the round trip via New Orleans gate way.
 Central Improvements
 The Central of Georgia has made num- Der of extensive improvements to it's sys- tenn since the road was reorganized. One of the notable features of the policy which has been carried out by President Egan and his associates is the construction of new depots where needed. Two of these buildings are at Americus and Forsyth, and are models of their kind in every re- spect. They are of material secured in the South, built by Southern contractors, and the plans were prepared by Southern archi- teets. Both of the structures are very attractive from an artistic standpoint. They are built of brick and stone, and con- tain the usual apartments for travellers, in addition to offices for the local railway officials. They form excellent advertise ments of the enterprise of this company.
 The law passed by Congress several years ago requiring all cars to be equipped with patent drawheads and airbrakes will be- come effective August 1, and the roads are making ready to comply with its provisions. The time limit of law has been extended several times at the request of the Geor- gia roads, but no further time has been asked, and the law goes into effect on the date named. Nearly all cars are now equip ped with airbrakes and patent drawheads
 Captain A P. Wells, one of the first men to run an engine on the old Georgia Pacific Railroad between Birmingham and Atlanta, died in the latter place few days ago. His death was caused by stroke of par alysis.
The age-herald., 1900-07-26
ACCOUNTS IN TRADE
 ARE PART 0F STOCK
And as Such Not Subject to Additional Taxation-Board
 of Revenue Proceedings.

The Board of Revenue decided yesterday that where solvent accounts were counted as a part of the stock and capital invested in a mercantile business such accounts were not subject to additional taxation. To illustrate, if merchant have stock assessed at $1o, ,000 and S2,O0O of that be in accounts intended to be returned to the stock a. collected to tax such accounts would be double taxation. But if the stock has been retained at $10,O00 and there are additional $3,e00 in accounts, such accounts are taxable.
 The decision was arrived at in the con si1eration of the case of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb. Increases recommended by the back tax commissioner on that firms busi- ness were rejected by the board on the ground, as represented by the firm,. that their current accounts were part of their stock. The board increased the assess ment on Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's real estate $12. .500, making the total $S7, 800.
 Other cases disposed of were of minor Importance.
The age-herald., 1900-07-26
SeVier-EOCartY

: Sam Sevier and Miss May Louise Fogarty were married in St. Paul's church yester- day morning, Rev. Father O'Reilly oficiat- ing. The marriage was from the residence of MT. and Mrs. John Jerome Kennedy, 2215 Eighth avenue. , The best man was W. R. Sevier brother of the groom, and the maid of honor was Miss Kate Rabbit.
 Mir. and Mrs. Sevier will be at home in Tuscumbia after August 1.
The age-herald., 1900-07-26
RESIDENCE BURNED
Narrow Escape Made By MT. White
 and Family

Yesterday morning at about 3:30 clock the residence of a MT. White at Roland Station, East Birmingham, was burned to the ground.
 Very little, if any, household furniture was saved, and it has been stated that the members of the family themselves narrow ly escaped perishing in the flames.
 It seems that negro who was working at the brick yards, situated but a short distance from the house, noticed the flames on the roof, which had caught fire from a defective kitchen flue, and gave the alarm just in time for the occupants of the house to escape. As there is no fire department at East Birmingham there was no possible way to save the building
The age-herald., 1900-07-26
GREAT ACTIONS
 IN THE COURTS
Brought For an Injunction in
 Coal Mining
AND FOR PERSONAL DAMAGES
The Tennessee Company, Citizens of Birmingham and Others Alleged to Be Trespassing-Two Suits
 For $45,oOo

In the City Court of Birmingham Emmet ONeal and Calvin F. Carson, residents of Lauderdale County, have brought action against the Tennessee Coal Iron and Rail- road Company, the Southern Railway Com pany Jack Thomas, Jack Stevenson, Will liam Parvin, William M. Martin, Mrs. Bes- sic M. Gray and Henry B. Gray, praying for an injunction restraining the compan- ies and persons named from trespassing upon the east half of the northeast quar- ter of section 4, township ', range west, situated in Jefferson County, and particu- larly enjoning them from mining, remov- ing, selling or otherwise disposing of any of the coal found upon said lands. A re- ceiver is also asked for.
 The complainants alege that they are the owners of the land above described, and that the defendants have unlawfully entered thereupon, and have, since about August 10, 1893, committed continuously and are now committing trespass upon the same.
 It is further alleged that the defendants, Thomas and Stevenson, have opened and are working and operating coal mines upon the lands, and are taking and removing the same, and the said Parvin is engaged in cutting and disposing of timber from the lands
 The Southern Railway Company, accord ing to the bill, has constructed a right oi way across the property, without the con sent or knowledge of the complainants, and without their receiving any compen- sation for the same.
 Damage Suits
 Several actions for damage in respect to the same property are pending in the Cir cult court of Jefferson County.
 In the City Court James Mckay has brought action against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company for 25,00O dam- ages for injuries alleged to have been re- ceived by being crushed by an engine.
 In the Circuit Court action for damages in the sum of $2O,OOO has been brought by Christopher c. Wilson vs the Alabama Steel and Shipbuilding Company for in. juries alleged to have been received by hav ing his foot caught in piece of machinery and mashed.
The age-herald., 1900-07-26
Masonic Annuity

George E. Argard, supreme secretary of the 'Masons' Annuity" of Georgia, was here this week looking after the interests of the organization and checking up the lodges in Birmingham and vicinity. He was assisted by H. A. Burt, general or. ganizer for this district
 The Birmingham lodge is Mo- g. Pau Calame, the secretary, reports a growing membership. The governing body is styled the supreme lodge," and is chartered under the laws of Georgia. It has nc ritual.
The age-herald., 1900-07-26
Camp Hardce Barbecued

Camp Mardees usual annual barbecue will be held at Avondale on Saturday, the 2Sth of July, 1900.
The age-herald., 1900-07-26
Escapes, But Is Recaptured

Sydney Page, a city convict who daily lends his aid toward repairing the streets and avenues of the city, became disgusted with his work yesterday morning and de- termined to be man with the hoe' no longer He accordingly watched his op- portunity and while he and some of the other prisoners were at work, made his escape.
 He was allowed but few short hours of liberty, however, for before night he was recaptured by Officers Patton and Baker and returned to the city bastile.
The age-herald., 1900-07-26
Southern Club at Lakeview

A number of the members of the South ern Club are arranging to give dance at Lakeview next Tuesday night in honor of the members of the Elite Opera Company It will take place in the pavilion after the regular performance of the opera.
The age-herald., 1900-07-26
TO FLORIDA OR CUBA.

If you are contemplating trip to Florida Cuba or Porto Rico you will find 1t to your interest and advantage to correspond with the undersigned regarding schedules, rates. and sailing dates of steamers. The Plant system trains run direct to ports without change or transfer. Address R. L. Todd. division passenger agent, 16 Commerce street, Montgomery. Ala
The age-herald., 1900-07-26
GA g SToRIA. Bears the 2 me klnd You Have Always B0unht signature es &<Wzzzzm

Gold Medals to HARPER whiskey at New Orleans and Worlds Fair Chicago Try it, you will endorse the Judges yer dict. Sold by all leading dealers. 6-22-thur&sun-6-mo
The age-herald., 1900-07-26

1; Good luck grows not on bushes," but good health is assured if you take Hoods Earsaparilla.
Iron County register., 1900-06-07
Des Arc Items.

Rev. Calvert preached in the Baptist
church Sunday, the first time for two
months. He was kept away by the
smallpox.
Mr.. Mckenzie, one of the candidates
for the Legislature, was In our town Sat-
urday and Sunday. He seems to be an
intelligent young man, and no doubt
will get good vote here, as most OF
the voters will not support the old
Representative on account of the road
law.
notice out of so counties 35 men
have been left out on account of their
past conduct in our last Legislature.
The idea of putting men to work on
the road up to sixty years old! 1t Is
ridiculous, and on account of the new
law, what will become of our bridgesP
There will not be a bridge in the coun-
try two years from now.
j. M. Morris and daughter are at
tending the Old Soldiers Reunion at
Louisville, KY.
E. w. Graves made a flying trip to
Keener Sunday.
T. P. Fitz went to Ironton Monday.
G. H. Lucy of Piedmont was seen on
our streets Sunday.
Mrs. F. R. Semands of De Soto is
visiting relatives at this place.
Mrs. Len Morris is visiting relatives
at Mill Springs this week.
Miss Anna Morris. accompanied by
Miss Blanche Fitz, are visiting at Mill
Spring.
Mrs. Maddox and daughter, Miss
Minnie, have returned from Mineral
Point.
Mrs. John Myers and sister visited
at this place last week.
Miss Anna Burks is at home after q
visit with relatives at Elyins.
Mrs. B. Brewington and daughter.
Mrs Chas. Stevenson, have returned
from a visit to relatives at Caledonia.
June 4, 1900. ISAAC.
Iron County register., 1900-06-07
Belgrade.

We have had refreshing rains ani
crops look fine.
Thirteen mowers and binders have
been sold in Belgrade the last three
weeks.
Perkins will return to Ironton mex
week and will make us another visil
the first of July.
Quarterly meeting at this place last
Saturday and Sunday. Presiding Ell.
der Ball of De Soto conducted the ser.
vices. Also. Rev. Mays, Presiding FL
der of NJ. E. Church, South, held
Quarterly Services at Thomas Chapel
near here.
Land is advancing on the strength
of a lead boom. Several farmers have
optioned their land.
Mrs. DR.. Eaton, accompanied by
Master Claude aud Miss Maude, left
Monday to visit friends in De Soto, Po-
tosi, and Irondale.
Belgrade will have telephone in
the near future and If any one then
makes mis-step we will call up Wm.
r. Edgar in double quick.
Miss Fora Martin and Fannie NAL
low of Palmer were visiting Mrs. j. G..
Walton one day last week.
j. w. Hale of Graniteville is here in
the interest of the Modern Woodmen.
There seems to be quite an interest in
the subject of Woodcraft. We hope
Deputy Hale will be successful in se-
curing large number OF recruits for
this camp. A well organized camp is
a public benefit to the community in
which it is organized and should re-
ceive the support of all good citizens.
Iron County register., 1900-06-07
Mann, Mo.

Ed. Register-We had good rain
since my last communication from this
point. All kinds of vegetation are
greatly benefited.
W. L. Cox has removed his saw mill
to Old Kaol1n near the head waters OF
Ottery, and is now hauling lumber to
the railroad at Schneider's quarry, for
the purpose of shipping.
The lead excitement still prevails in
the valley and quite number of our
farmers are talking about giving op-
tions on their farms. We think our
farmers should encourage the company,
for we certainly have lead If it was
only developed.
Quite number of our good people
attended the commencement exercises
at Caledonia Sunday.
Cedar Creek and Belleview base ball
clubs played at Belleview Saturday
evening. Belleview came out 2 ahead.
j. G. Hartman went to Ironton Mon
day.
P. D. Hartman and family visited at
Mann the past week one or two days.
Mr.. Chas. Thompson and family vis-
tied Mr.. HI. Lathim and family Sunday.
Mr.. Thos Bartlow and wife visited
Mr.. r. N. Bartlow Sunday.
II. L. Bell was in these parts q few
days the past week.
June 4, 1900. MANN.
Iron County register., 1900-06-07

Miss Annie Austin is entertaining
Miss Fry from Wichita Falls, Texas.
Jas. Weathers visited home folks
recently.
Mrs. Chris. Rowden visited friends
and relatives in De Soto recently.
Chas. Hoffman of Dorchester, ILL.,,
was here couple of days last week.
George Kells visited home folks last
week.
Mrs. III. Brunner and daughter, OF
St. Louis, was the guest of Miss Teresa
Brunner last week.
Mrs. Seibert of st. Louis is here for
few weeks.
Drummers King and Snider were
here Monday.
Mrs. Hatteu and Master Walter
spent last week in Williamsville.
Miss Jessie Holloman visited friends
here last week.
Mr.. Mangold is having some repair
ing done on his residence and also on
the Mountain View Hotel.
Miss Minnie Weathers has been very
sick the past week.
Mr.. Jas. Evans of Elvins visited his
children here Sunday.
Mr.. Joe Mangold of HarVeill is Wis
iting relatives here.
Mrs. Campbell of st. Louis is visit
ing relatives here.
Mrs. Weathers visited friends and
relatives IN Pennington recently.
Mrs. w. w. Howell and little son
are guests of Mountain View.
IL
few days here recently.
Mr.. L. j. Short, of Pennington, Wis
tied relatives here Monday.
Mr.. r. G. Martin, of Pennington,
was the guest of B. H. Blanton here
Monday.
May 30th, 1900.
Iron County register., 1900-06-07
Personal.

Prof A. P. Vance is in Flat River.
j. w. Clarkson was in town last
week.
T. P. Fitz of Des Arc was a caller
Monday.
Chas. Fox of Newport, Ark, is here
on a visit.
Miss Mae Gay arrived home Monday
from school.
Miss Lydia Van Mort of Belleview
visited here this week.
G. H. Broadwell was in st. Louis
several days this week.
Mrs. Fl. H. Kiddle returned to her
home in st. Louis to-day.
C. w. White and wife of Lesterville
were in Ironton Tuesday.
Miss Lillian Steel returned home
from Warrensburg Tuesday.
Mrs. F. B. Beard of Arkansas is here
on visit to Mrs. Thos. Beard.
Miss Sudie Terrell of Belleview left
Monday for Highland, Oklahoma.
II. +. Melhado made trip to Farm
ington Friday, returning Monday.
Mrs. A. G. Smith and son of Gran.
iteville are here visiting relatives.
A. E. Bisch of Hogan. Carl Benson OF
Annapolis, and Walter Fitz of Des Arc,
attended the M. w. 4. entertainment
on Friday night last.
Iron County register., 1900-06-07

ALEXANDER MCKENZIE is a can
didate for Representative of Iron Coun-
ty, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic Primary Election.
j. C. HORN is candidate for Rep
resentative of Iron County, subject to
the action of the Democratic Primary
Election.
DR.. G. w. FARRAR, JR., is a candi-
date for Representative of Iron County.
subject to the action of the Democratic
Primary EIetion.
FOR JUDGE-wEsTERN DISTRICT.
A. G. MOYER is a candidate for
County Judge of the Western District
of Iron County, subject to the action of
the Democratic Primary Election.
VIM. RUDDOCK is candidate for
County Judge of the Western District
of Iron County, subject to the action
of the Democratic Primary Election.
FOR JUDGE-soUTHERN DISTRICT.
GEO. w. LASHLEY is candidate
for County Judge of the Southern Dis
trict of Iron County, subject to the ac-
tiou of the Democratic Primary Elec-
tion.
MARION LEWIS is candidate for
County Judge of the Southern District
of Iron County, subject to the action
of the Democratic Primary Election.
W.R. PATTERSON is candidate
for County Judge Of the Southern Dis
trict of Iron County, subject to the ac-
tion of the Democratic Primary Elec-
tion.
FOR COLLECTOR.
w. T. O'NEAL is a candidate for
Collector of Iron County, subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary Elec-
tion.
FOR SHERIFF.
B. s. GREGORY is Il candidate for
Sheriff of Iron County, subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary Elec-
tion.
FOR TREASURES.
JAMES BUFORD is candidate for
Treasurer of Iron County, subject to
the action of the Democratic Primary
Election.
FOR ASSESSOR.
HI. BELL is a candidate for As-
SCISSOR of Iron County, subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary Eiec'
tion.
JAMES LEWIS is candidate for
Assessor of Iron County, subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary
Election.
r. w. ALCORN is candidate for
Assessor of Iron County, subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary
Election.
HIRAM N. BAIRD is candidate foi
Assessor OF Iron County. subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary
Election.
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
WIN. r. EDGAR is candidate fol
Prosecuting Attorney of Iron County
. subiect to the action of the Democratic
Primary Election.
Iron County register., 1900-06-07
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

And it rained Tuesday, OF course.
The candidates are nearing the home
stretch.
shoes, Shoesl! Shoes!!! at Barn
houses.
The band boys expect big time
July 4th.
Cannot this town be hghted-h not
with electricity, then with oil?
The roses in the Valley were never
more lovely than they are this season.
IRON county will express her prefer
ence for Congress at the primary
election June Esd.
Just in. another shipment OF tnat
,,,ca Drv Salt Meat to sell at ct cents
q oound at Barnhouse's.
The Grand Jubilee Excursion from
G. louis to Graniteville on the 24th
You will not be permitted to forge'
County Court met Monday and ad.
,orrned to next Monday, awaltlng
.Judee Ruddock's commission. IL Will
arrive this week.
w. G. Phillips, of Eminence, MO-.
,rbo spent several weeks here going
over the records in the land ONCE re-
turned to his home Saturday.
Somebody unknown nitro-giycerineo
the safe of Waggoner Bros. at Fessu'
hast Saturday morning and got away
With 500 cash and $4,000 in notes.
Ernest A. Miller, weil-Snowl
r.Seling salesman. died at fopial
Blun Saturday, May goth. Mr.: MliIe'
sneut several days here just before go
inc to Poplar Bluff.
Our old friend and fellow-citlzen
q. Jordan. Esq. is Democratc nom
inaa for County Judge OF Lee county
Ark He has the best wishes OF ni
nnnaerous friends in Old Missouri
The A. ". Cornet Band promises
enar programme the coming 4tn tnai !:
sEeu that prepared for last year
.he westher-clerk doesn't knock ou
our S calculations. Full particulars La
ter.
Iron County register., 1900-06-07
thrown up at some period by convul-

Other scenes in the book represent
hunting and fishing life on the ST.
Francis river, fields of grain and the
peaceful, even life OF country where
nobody cares whether it rains or
shines, whether it is cold or warm, for
there is work and sport for every sea-
son and for every kind of weather.
Colonel Townsend has done we'll in
sending out his book of views, but IT he
could carry an excursion OF thousand
Eastern people down into the Arcadia
Valley, or string them out along the
bluffs Of Big river, or line them up as
fishermen on the st. Francis and Cur
rent rivers. the fortune of the Iron
Mountain route would be made.
The stretch of road for 180 miles
south of st. Louis is simply indescrib
able, incompatible. and pleasure
travel, once started that way, would
people paradise.
Iron County register., 1900-06-07
letter, Salt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting in
cident to these diseases, is instantly
by applying Chamberlain's Eye
and Skin Ointment. Many very bad
cases have been permanently cured by
it. 1t is equally efficient for itching
piles and favorite remedy for nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25cts. per box.
For sale by Geo. G. Jacobs.
Iron County register., 1900-06-07
A Card of Thanks.

wish to say that l feel under last
ing obligations for what Chamberlain's &
Cough Remedy has done for our family.
We have used it in SO many cases of
coughs, lung troubles and whooping
cough, and it has always given the
most perfect satisfaction, we feel great
ly indebted to the manufacturers OF
this remedy and wish them to please
accept our hearty thanks.-Respect-
fully, MRS. S. DoTY, Des Moines, Iowa.
For sale by druggist.
Iron County register., 1900-06-07

Last fall sprained my left hip while
handling some heavy boxes. The doc
tor called on said at first it was q
slight strain and would soon be we'll,
but it grew worse and the doctor then
said I had rheumatism. 1t continued
to grow worse and could hardly get
around to work. / went to a drug
store and the druggist recommended
me to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
l tried it and one-half of 50-cent bot
tie cured me entirely. / now recon-
mend it to all my friends.-F. A. BAB-
COCK, Erie, Pa. 1t is for sale by drug
gist.
Iron County register., 1900-06-07

EATAL mistakes are made by those
! who do not heed the earlier symp-
toms of kidney or bladder trouhle that
often end in Rright's disease or 6ia-
5etes. When Foley's Kidney Cure
makes the kidneys we'll, how foolish it
is to DELAY.