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The age-herald., 1900-10-15
YOUNG LADY HURT
Miss Mary Whitby of Selma Victim of
 Runaway Accident

Selma, October H-(Special) )-Saturday about 1 o'clock occurred a serious runaway accident, in which two young ladies mar rowly escaped death, and which may re- suit in one of them being a cripple for life.
 Miss Mary Whitby daughter of Dr. T. P. Whitby, was driving with her friend, Miss Jessie Groves of Warsaw, who is visiting in the city, along Broad street. in Mrs. w. R. Jordan's buggy. For some unaccountable reason the horse, which has always been thought to be very gentle, started to run, and a wagon turning out from the sidewalk just at that moment caused the animal to turn sharply, upsetting the buggy.
 The young ladies were caught beneath the vehicle and dragged for a considerable dis tance. When they were extricated 1t was found that Miss Whitby had broken her ankle and was otherwise bruised and scratched. Miss Groves was considerably shaken up and her left shoulder slightly sprained, but otherwise was unnjured.
 Miss Whitby is very popular young lady, and the accident caused considerable excite ment.
The age-herald., 1900-10-15
BREWTON
Popular Young Couple Married Circus
 Is In Town

Brewton, October A.-(Special.) Miss Ruby Steadham of Brewton and E. P Steadham of Mobile were married at the Lutheran Church in the latter place on Wednesday, Mrs Steadham is a sister of Mrs Leslie Mcconnell of this place and was visiting in Mobile at the time of the marriage. She Is one of the prettiest and most popular members of Brewton social circles, while MT. Steadham Is a highly respected young man of Mobile, where he occupies the responsible position of chief engineer in one of the leading foundries and machine shops. The young couple turned here and are at home to their many friends. They will soon return to Mobile, their future home.
 The Maretta circus arrived yesterday af- ternoon, and has since been the center of attraction. It Is but a "one-horse" affair at best the entire troupe, together with the inevitable array of animals and paraphe- nalia occupying only two cars, but this doesn't seem to detract from its popularity in the slightest.
 Dr. N. B. Parker of Pensacola, Fla, a practitioner of much note, is here on pro- fessional business.
 Miss Mollie Weaver is convalescent after a weeks severe illness at her home near the city.
 MT Hirsch travelling out of Mobile, made the rounds of business and social acquaint- ances here yesterday.
 Winter"s chilling advance agent struck here today. Warmer clothing is greatly in demand.
The age-herald., 1900-10-15
BESSEME R
Merchants Adopt Resolutions-Other
 Items of Interest

Besse3her, October 14.-(Special) 1.-The merchants of this city in deference to the Clerks Union have been closing their stores at o'clock. At a recent meeting presided over by Samuel Lefkovts, after an informal discussion it was thought bes1 to adopt the following resolutions:
 Resolved That during the months of September, October, December, January, February, March and April the merchants of Bessemer will keep open their stores and places of business as each may think his interests require, and that during the months of May, June, July and August all merchants will close their stores promptly at D. m., Saturdays and paydays except ed.
 Resolved, That we individually pledge our selves to adhere to this action and endorse it with our signatures: Brick and Lefko- wits, A. A. Randle J. w. Britian, N. Schwabacker, Abe l. Brown, B. A. Love- man and Company, M. Weinstein, E. A. Little, Louis Forst, J. Paltz, Rosenbaum Bros, Buck Bros and Shelfer.
 Hon. Oscar w. Underwood delivered an interesting address to large audience of Democrats Friday night at Rebde Hall
 MT. W. S. Winters of the Bessemer Saw ings Bank has purchased the large house and extensive grounds of MT. c. J. Sharp. The property is in Berkley avenue near Eighteenth street and Is one of the most commodous and attractive residences in the city. MT. and Mrs. Winters and fam fly will shortly take possession.
 new drug firm known as T. R. Fulton and Company has made its appearance and will, on the first of the month, open up a drug store in the Ninteenth street corner store of the Steiner block. MT. Fulton is now with W. D. Taylor and Company and is an experienced druggist.
The age-herald., 1900-10-15
PRATTVILLE
Interest In Congressional Race-Burned
 District Rebuilt

Prattville, October 4.-(special)-Col. c. w. Thompson and J. T. Hef1in spoke here at the court house Friday night to large audience. The voters gave the speakers very patient hearing throughout the even- ing.
 Mir. B. W. Brand and his accomplished daughter, Miss Myrtle of Coubiana, have been here for several days working up an interest in the Confederate Veterans Home to be built at Birmingham at an early day. It is understood that they are doing well soliciting aid for this good cause.
 The Baptist church last night extended to it's new pastor Rev A. J. Preston, reception and a hearty welcome. The re- ception was we'll attended by the members and others.
 The finishing touches are being placed upon the last of the buildings to be built since the fire. The Doster and Pratt build ings will be finished at once now thus completing twenty stores of the twenty two which were burnt last March All of these buildings are of brick. This will give the merchants the benefit of good rates of insurance on their stock and buildings Besides the stores completed, there are about twenty offices suitable for attorneys. doctors and dentists
 The disposition by the State Executive Committee of the Fifth District mnddle in the manner 1t did, has given general satis- faction so far as heard from in this coun- ty.
The age-herald., 1900-10-15
OPELIKA
Queen of the Carnival Appoints Maids
 of Honor

opelika, October 14-Miss Corrie c. Smith, the beautiful young queen of the carnival here, has apointed Misses Ella Read, Flor ence Johnson, Gussie Siler, Allie Gene Driv- CT, Susie Greene and Ruth Harwell her maids of honor. The king of the carnival will be selected by the queen There will be two brilliant balls given during carnival week, and the dress rendered the queen sratuously by the management will be the finest ever seen in Opelika. The city is aglow with interest and excitement over the approa ching festivities.
The age-herald., 1900-10-15

going to New York to be the political guest of MT. Croker. the ice trust beneficiary. He is going there to try to help MT. Cro- ker get control of the state of New York and bring it down to the level of infamy to which Tammany government has re- dueed the city of New York. Again it seems to me that this needs no further comment than is implied in the statement of the facts. With hearty thanks for your kindness, I am. faithfully yours,
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The age-herald., 1900-10-15
HUNTSVILLE
Missionary Society Meets-A Little
 Shoot n Affray

Huntsville, October 14-(Special )-The Womans Missionary Society of the North ern Alabama Methodist Conference met Friday in the first Methodist Church for a session of three days. Reports from diff ferent societies showed that the work is progressing favorably in every locality. At the night session the delegates were entertained by the Epworth League of the First Methodist Church. Rev. j. H. Mo- Coy will preach a sermon to the delegates tomorrow.
 w. A. F. Foster, travelling representative of the Indiana Drug Company of St. Louis, is In jail here because of his participation in a shooting match with o. F. Bellew in West Huntsville. Both men fired sev eral shots, neither being hurt and both were arrested and fined heavily in the po- lice court They were then arrested on State warrants and placed in jail. Foster was unable to make bond.
 The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of the State will meet in this citv in the second week of November. The local union Is making great preparations for the event. The membership of the State organization has grown rapidly In recent years and an interesting convention Is looked for.
The age-herald., 1900-10-15
Mrs. Winslow,s Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL DREN WHILE fEETHING. with PER- FECT SUCCESS. It sOOTHDs the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYs all PAIN; CURE WIND COLO. and is the best rem. edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Twenty-Five cents . bottle
The age-herald., 1900-10-15
Texie cigars! Texie cigars i

I can please you in Gold Rings-plain or set with dia- monds. A. s. Smith, 2O3 N. goth street.
The age-herald., 1900-10-15

Decaying vegetation at this season breeds disease. Hoods Sarsaparilla will keep you well.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19

this season al Van Cortiandt and Crotona lakes al
80 O'clock on Monday morning. An eager gather
ing O. Old and young people were in the parks al
that time waiting for the bah 10 be displayed, ano
most o. them. as soon as they saw il, quickly put
On their skates and in q few minutes were speed
Ing over the ice trying 10 stand STEADY ana
appear though they were veterans.
The scene a the lakes yesterday similar 10
The enc witnessed on the opening Gay Of skating
MS season save that the throngs were twice as
arRe
The prospect fol skating on the lakes IN Central
ana Prospect parks before Christmas IS good, ae-
corulng 10 the local Weather Bureau. II was salo
a. thar once yesterday that warmer weather
NouiG probably nreVail IA this city to-day and to-
morrow, and then a cold spell would arrive. Whlch
would probably quickly thicker the ice on the lakes
III Central and Prospect parks. There good
skating yesterday al the Cypress Hiu pond and al
other ponds nearby.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
LIQUOR TAX LAW REVISION.
PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO DO AWAY WITH
FAKE" HOTELS

Albany. Dec IS (speciaD.-A bill may be intro
uced in the Legislature providing that hotel keep
ers shall pay larger tax than at present for the
privilege OF selling liquor on Sunday. The object
OF such law would be to destroy humbug hotels
and RESTAURANTS, and also compel hotel keepers to
pay a tax for their special privilege OF selling
liquor on Sunday
Small hotels have been established since 1886 ap-
parently for the sole purpose OF selling liquor. If
the Raines Liquor Tax law has had any unpopu-
larity it is due this kind OF alleged hotels. One
of the leading members of the State Excise De-
partment said to-day when asked his opinion Of the
above suggested amendment to the liquor tax law:
believe that an amendment providing special
license for hotel keepers and charging them a fee
larger than that required for ordinary saloon
certificate would be a very wise step. believe.
also that the propretors of reputable hotels would
favor it. as II would drive out Of existence class
OF so-called hotels which are not hotels in fact,
but which are maintained so as to comply tech
nically with the liquor tax law and an
opportunity to sell liquor during the prohibited
hours An amendment of this character would not
only wipe them out. but 1t would exact from hotel
men extra taxation for extra privileges.
1t is said that of the details OF proposed
legislation, such the tax TO be paid by hotels
which sell liquor Sunday have been decided
upon by those who favor the measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
KEW.YoRK cOLLEGE- TNDOOR GAMEs.

Al interesting programmes has been arranged for
The indoor games Of the College Of the City OF
AeW-fOrk, which VIII be held January AZ the
On Regiment Armory. Ninety-f0urth-st. and Park
ave The closed handicap contests viii be: one
Eiie run, mile bicycle. putting l2-pound shot.
e,saro dash 4sO-yard run. SsO-yard run. high jump
Ano relay race between the senior. Junior, sopho-
more and freshman classes The open handicap
games viii be; One mile ran ssO-yard run (novice).
o0-yaro dash, one mile bicycle race and relay
city - 49, ~ -
Colo silver and bronze die medals VIII be given
70 me nfst, second and third respectively. IN the
49, 1880 ana open handicap contests and cup u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
SpgogRgIs
8pORTsrleN'
PROGRAMME OF SPORTS TO-DAY

RACING.-Crescent City Jockey Club
NeW-Orleans: Pacific Coast Jockey Club
Tauforan. Cal.
WRESTLING.-Tournam Grand Cen
fral Palace.
AUTOMOBILING.-Annu election and
meeting OF the Automobile Club Of Long Isl
and D. m. No. 552 State-st BROOKLYN.
meeting Of Board OF Governors Of the Auto
mobile Club OF America II a. m. at the Of
fee Of A r. Shattuck No. II Broadway
SHOOTJNG.-Contest OF the 9TH Regiment
Rife Club for the Abeel Trophy evening at
9Th Regiment Armory; Interstate Park
handicap. Interstate Park. afternoon
CTCLING-Meeting Of the Associated
clubs az New-York, evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19

Warner, a. r. Cantren W. G. Hoff. J. J. Burke.
J. F. Jones, A. J. Reds, A. o. Plothow; road Of
ncers, captain, s c. Braddick first lieutenant, l.
n. Bradford; second Lieutenant. F. Benner, jr.;
nrst sergeant T. F. Porter; second sergeant I: r
bearers, H; J. Kirseh. J. r. Forsyth; buglers; r.
Bergman, Q. Bender: surgeons, Dr. A W. May
nsrd. DR.. T K Tuthiu
The usual reception will be given by the newly
elected officers on the afternoon and evening OF
New Years Day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
BURGLAR DIES FROM us WOUNDS.

Henry Johnston. the colored man who was shot
on Monday night by Charles Fromm. Waterman,
while trying to enter the warero, Of Sajum &
Keaheiran, at No. 10 East Seventeenth-st., as re-
lated in yesterdays Tribune, died az o'clock yes
terday morning in the New-York Hospital Before
Johnston died he told detectives that they would
find stolen goods at No. 242 West Sixty-hrst-st.
The detectives found twenty-five pieces OF Indian
embroidery and dozen silk shirt waists that had
been stolen from Forsythes. No. Is West Seven
feminist.
Fromm arraigned in jefferson Market police
court yesterday morning and later parOed by
Coroner yucca.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
AN ENTHUSIASTIC RIFLEdAN

General Bird ". Spencer. who was unanimously
elected president Of the National Rife Association
on Monday last, has been for many years Identified
with the movement 10 make rife shooting contests
a popular pastime. His home is in Passaic. N. J.
He Mayor Of that city for number Of wears
He was born in New-Jersey in Is45. On MAY q
1881 he was appointed Br'gadier-General and made
Inspector General OF Rife Practice of the New
Jersey State Militia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
4 CRACK SPEEDWAY TEAM.

SWIFT AND HONOR BRIGHT HAVE MARK OF
2-24%-TEEIR OWNER AWAITS A CHALLENGE
one Of the crack teams Of the Speedway Is Swift
and Honor Bright, owned by John F. CockerilI
the well known owner and driver OF trotters They
have been driven together 10 a record OF 224%
In single harness Swift has covered mile in
2:lsi.. and Honor Bright similarly rugged has
made a record OF 2=Z2A They were the winners
OF the cup for teams at the Empire City track
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
RIFLE SHOOTING.
TO SHOOT FOR ABEL rRopH,

The hfty-eighth competition Of the 18th Regiment
hine Club for the Abel trophy will be opened to-
night at the 9Th Regiment Armory. at Parh-ave.
and Sixty-sixIh-st. This match is open to teams Of
ten men, and each company may enter as many
teams as II desires. The winning team viii hold
the trophy for thirty days. and will be subject 20
challenge al any time after twenty days The con-
ditions Of the match are: Seven shots standing
ano seven prone. no sighting shots time limit
eighteen minutes for each team Counting from
the call Of ready" The contest will close to-
morrow night 80 N'S9S -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19

in 1899 Mr.. Coekerin said yesterday TO Tribune
reporter that he stood ready accept a challenge
from any person who thought he had team that
could defeat his splendid performers, the TO
take place at any time after ten days had elapsed
from the date 81 the challenge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
SKULLS UNEARTHED IN A CELLAR.

Robert Hanlon. a laborer. Of No. 81 Bethune-st-.
while engaged yesterday morning in making ex-
cavation in the cellar Of No. 137 Duane-st dug up
two human skulls and some bones. They were
given to the police Of the Leonard-st station and
sent to the Morgue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
GOLF.

vARDoN NAY BECOME AN AMERICAN CIT
IzEN-NoTEs OF THE LINKS
According 10 Harry Vardon's latest plans, the
rrsst English golfer may become an American
citizen. Vardon has been well pleased with
he brief experience this side CO the water that
he thinks o. returning and making this country
his permanent home. IN speaking OF the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
TO PURSUE WATER POLO INQUIRY.

The Registration Committee OF the Metropolitan
Association has called meeting for Friday night
The captains Of the Rnickerbocker Athletic Club
and New-York Athletic Club teams have been asked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
ENTRIES For To-Day.
ANOTHER BILLIARD TOURNAMENT SOON

The Class A billiard tournament OF the Amateur
Athletic Union will begin February 4 at the
Knickerbocker Athletic Club. Among those who
will play IN the tournament are Albert G. Cutler,
Charles Threshie, Charles s. Norris John A. Hen
drick. DR.. A. l. Mial. Charles F. Conklin and De
Nun Smith
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19

George Standing. of the New-York Tennis and
Racquet CiUb. Latham is at present professional
at the Queens Club, of London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19

HIGH SCHOOL SKATING CONTESTS.
series OF skating conuests VIII be held in the
near future by the Metropolitan Public High School
Athletic Association. There is a movement under
way 10 have the clubs 81 the association form &
hockey league.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
RACING AT NEW-ORLEANS.

New-orleans. Dec. 1s--weather fine; track good.
Tonieum and Tom Kingsley the only winning
favorites Donna Rita's win in the first race was
LicaIz owner. and W. Hurley. trainer. pending an
investigation. Summaries:
FIRST RAcE-sening: one and one-eghth miles.
PSds io dS sTasf0 10 to sn and 20 to
Pacemaker. lO7 Boland to
Tine-l:5T.
Governor Boyd. False Lead Banquo IL Dandy H Bert
Davis. Nit BOykin and Red Pirate also
SECOND RAcE-F:ve furiongs.
I9mTa p iS iS Wish .G and % ana to
Choice. ia CMeJoynp. 10 to
Time-1:O2
crack Rondeia Dr. carTick and sinnonswald also
THIRD RAcE-selling: one mile
Lillian ,nt.n Bed Rec 100 s agsoml Is 70 and to @
Sir Gatisn, lOS (Bolana) to
Time-1:42%
Chorus Boy. Occie Brooks Two Armies Uncle Bill and
FOURTH RAcE-Handcap; seven furlongs
Tom Kingsley, los DALE II TO and to 1O........-
George II5 a. walsh is to 5.................
Time-l:2sis.
FIFTH RAcE-slx ana one-half furlongs
asGdes Fn M. iSs ~ To ana and to
TsrTaiene 1o4 CwOnderiyj 80 to
Tme-l:22%
Baker Diana F9ns9 Randy 96 Duchess Of York
and ortrud also ran.
SIXTH RACE-selllns mile.
Little Boy % Blue Io9 Cochran. 70 ana TO 6
Rod. 81 (Ransoml.
Time-l;42s.
land Bright Nsh, ana Little Rsssis also ran
ENTRIES FOR TO-DAY.
First lone mile seIng)-Fannie Leland IS: Cas-
tine, IS; Jessie Jarboe 104 Judge Magee, Saie
lO4 Brown Veil l04 Free Hand. i04 Brother Fred 1O4
Thurles. lO7.
o. SECOND race c2ne mile; seIllng1-Mensce. %; Geneow
S5; ST. Bluff. Egyptian Prince l0l; Gracious 101
Porter B. l0l; yaro 1O2 Zack Phelps 1O3; Valdez 0S
herrinan, lO3 Sernpire. Aanosity, 40.
Third race steeplechase handicap; short courseIser
49, Coley 1SS Dan Cupid. 133 High Admiral 135; Prn
cess Murphy 1877; Claroba, 1s Harvey B. 1897 Donation
Fourth (handicap; mile and eighth)Hardly
80; Tom Gilmore, 92 Hoods Brigade. 9S: Isobe. e5
Beans, 100: Monk Waynan. Ill.
Fifth race zone mile and sixteenth; sellng)F
lOT Jim Conway. 1OI Colonel Cassidy 1O7: Henry OF
Franstamar lo7 waterhouse loI Innuendo 1o7 Chorus
Boy III: Sauber us.
Sixth selling; milel-Ben Chance, 9s: Hoods
Brigade 100 Sun Locks. 100 Sir Fitzhugh lO2 Helen
Paxton 100; Petit Mare. lO5 W B. Gates 1903; Tragedy
l03; Candeblaek Ill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19

RACQUET CHAMPION TO BE CHALLENGED.
According to a report yesterday Peter Latham.
holder OF the title OF professional racquet cham
pion Of America. will soon receive challenge from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19

to attend II and give what information they in
relation TO the water polo game they played last
March at Madison Square Garden.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19

yesterday he said that he had been incorrectly
quoted regarding his purpose 10 manage his own
tours tn future i cannot say when ] am coming
back. ! have fixed plan AT present, but from the
way things look now Il is not improbable that
may return for a indefinite stay"
TsrdOu has his passage engaged on the Majestic.
which sails to-day, and is looking forward 70 the
reunion with his old friends al Canton, where he
made his name & professional He has no idea
a meeting Taylor. and seems well satisfied 70
lei the result OF the Chicago Championship cover
hts entire controversy with the English open cham
pion
The qualifying round OF the Christmas Day tour
nsmsnt a. the Dyker Meadow Golf Club is 10 take
place on Saturday 81 eighteen holes medal play.
Just George Low. the clubs professional is
considering ofter 70 take charge OF OF the
Florida coast links Should ne accept, II IS
saic thar he viii be placed IN charge OF the course
e. Mani one Of the most popular OF the Southern
links
Following the lead OF the Fox Hills Golf Club
the Richmond County GOLF Club, OF Staten Island.
has decided 10 announce a competition for New
Years Day. The affair VIII be eighteen hole
hanoaa1Is- and Is 70 be limited TO club members.
The annual meeting OF the Women's Metropolitan
GoG Association is 10 be held on January Is at
10. 6 East Ninth-st-. this city. Miss Ruth Under
nlIl the secretary o. the association has issued
nolce 70 the eject that the voting viii be confined
70 Two delegates from each club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
SKATING.
SCENES AT VAN CoRTLANDr AND cRoToNA
PARKS NAY BE REPEATED AT
CENTRAL PARK SOON.

Throngs OF persons enjoyed the good skating
st Van Cortlsndt ano Crotona park lakes yester-
day and the ponds in and near this city. II was
az deal Cay for vigorous spin over the ice
the lakes, as the air crisp and the skies
bright The little red ball, which is the signal that
there is skating. was displayed for the first time