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The age-herald., 1901-11-06
BESSEMER HARD NUT
 FOR BOTH FACTIONS
Democrats and Opposition Claiming Beat, With Bitter Fight
 In Prospect.

Bessemer Is a thorn in the sides of both the Democratic committee and the oppo- sftion to the constitution in Jefferson County and the bitter feeling engendered in that community by the failure of the new county scheme has shown not the slightest diminution. Men who admit the new constitution to be better than the old in some respects are against 1t for the simple reason that Bessemer's represen- tative didn't get what he wanted. These men not only oppose the new instrument by word, but have gone to work with vim to defeat 1t in the Bessemer box.
 On the other hand there are members of a faction who do not desire a new county, and are therefore willing to sup port the constitution. They contend that new county for Bessemer can avail them nothing but few office-holders and higher tax rates.
 Are Fighting 1t Out.
 These two forces have drawn swords and propose to make 1t g fight to the finish on Monday. There Is no neutral ground, and when a voter will not accept one side he Is forced to JoIn the other. Each side claims the beat but those op- posed to ratification of the new consti- tuition have backed up their figures by an offer to bet 5000. even, that they have guessed right They also propose, if the other side will wager them to l, they
 
 one against ratification. This money was placed on deposit in the Bessemer Saw ings Bank Monday, but up to last night had not been covered.
 TO add fuel to the political flames two meetings have been arranged for Thurs day night, and each faction proposes to listen to It's own speaker. Hon. Richard H.. Clark will speak in favor of ratifica- ton, and he Is promised a large crowd.
 Who Will Get the Crowd?
 On top of the announcement of his ap- pointment came word that Col. W. H. Denson, one of the leaders of the other side. would appear in Bessemer on the same night and occupy an opposition stump. Now 1t is a fight between the two forces as to who can raise the biggest crowd. but conservative citizens say both halls will be filled.
 The county Democratic campaign com mittee expresses no fear of any beat in the county with the possible exception of Bessemer. They expect to carry thar beat. however. and two or three private bets have been made on such proposi ton. It Is said that the leaders of the on position in Bessemer while working to carry that box against ratification. ad- init the new constitution will win in the state by large majority.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06
TO BUILD NEW ROAD
 ALONG AVENUE A
COMMITTEE DECIDES TO GIVE BlR- MINGHAM, AVoNDALE AND THE COUNTY BENEFIT OF DEMON. STRATIoN-PRoGRAMME.

At meeting of the chairmen of the com imittees in charge of the Good Roads convention yesterday afternoon the ar engagements committee reported that 1t had about decided whero the road mak- ing demonstration would be made. The road will begin at Avenue A and Twen- ty-fourth street and run directly west along that avenue to Spring street, Avondalc.
 This will give the city of Birmingham eight blocks, Jefferson county six blocks and the town of Avondale three blocks of good roads. The improved roadway will make a splendid boulevard and the property owners along the thoroughfare will be benefited without any direct cost to them. The meeting yesterday was held in the office of Mayor Drennen.
 The programme and invitation commit tees are busily engaged in their work. jor Frank Y. Anderson is chairm an, met yesterday afternoon In the formers of- fee. A complete list of prominent per- sons who will be sent invitation has not been made out. Among them, however, are Governor Jelks United States Sena- tors Pettus and Morgan. all of Ala bama's Representatives in Congress, the legislators, county and city officials of all North Alabama.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06
CONTRACT FOR TEN STORY BUILDING ON
 BODDIE CORNER LET

ing offices The frame work will be of steel and the walls of grey brick.
 The Boddie corner was purchased some months ago by W. II. Woodward of Weld, Me. and c. A. Hurley of New York. The purchase price of the site was s1OoO OOo, making the cost of the building and land $sSo,OOO. It Is understood that they are providing the money for the building.
 MT. woodward. one of the present own CTS of the property. formerly resided in Birmingham. He is interested in the Woodward furnace and owns considerable stock in other industrial enterprises of the district. He is one of the large num- Der of men who believe Birmingham is destined to be the largest city in the south.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06

Tn contract for erecting the big ten story office building on the corner of First avenue and Twentieth street has been awarded to John Griffiths & Son of Chicago, and work on the structure will begin immediately. All tennents occupy ing buildings CT stands on the property have been notified to vacate, and sev- erel of them have done so.
 It is estimated that the structure when completed will have cost $2sO.OOo.
 The building will be ten stories high and similar to the great office buildings in the east. It will be furnished with four elevators. pneumatic tube service and other modern convenienoes The ground floor will be occupied by stores and the upper floors exclusively by persons desir-
The age-herald., 1901-11-06
ADVANCE IN MINING.
sIoss Company Gives 2Is Gents More
 On Ton.

The Sloss-Sheffield Company has an- nounced an advance of 21s cents on the ton for mining coal. This comes as pleas ant news to the several hundred coal miners employed by that corporation. The maximum is 55 cents, and this figure will probably be reached before the end of the year.
 The Investigating committee of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Com pany's employees has not yet completed its work, but 1t Is probable that this company will have to grant the increase of 21e cents per ton. During the past month pig iron has been under an aver age of s10 and the price for mining coal has been 50 cents per ton.
 The statement of sales of the Sloss- Sheffield Company, when examined yes terday, showed that the average pig iron price for the month of October was over $10. which entities the coal diggers to the increase of 21s cents.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06
PIKCPOCKET FINED
 S1OO AND 18O DAYS
Andrew Rankin, One of the Men Ar rested On Circus
 Day.

Andrew Rankin. who was arrested by Officer Smith near the Florence Hotel on Monday afternoon. charged with being a pickpocket, was fined s10o and 1So days extra in the Inferior Criminal Court.
 If the fine is not paid, Rankin will have to work on the city chain gang 36O days. There are two other cases against the young man.
 Rankin was arrested upon complaint of J. J. Herring of Green Pond. Ala He alleged that while boarding Bessemer dummy Monday afternoon Rankin tried to pick his pockets. and that he caught him in the, act.
 Mr. Herring did not appear in court vesterday to prosecute the prisoner.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06
ESNT TO JAIL TWO
 HOURS POR CONTEMPT
J. F. Jones Talks Back to Judge Fea. gin and Is Pun
 lshed.

J. F. Jones was yesterday afternoon sentenced to ctafinement in jail for two hours by Judge Feagin. in the Inferior Criminal Court, for contempt.
 Jones was on trial charged with not supporting his family. and was fined s25. He said he wanted to make an appeal to a higher court. Judge eagin set his to higher court. Judge Feagin set his of the court room he said make 1t any thing you want to-"
 Judge Fea gin considered this in con tempt and ordered Jones placed in Jail.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06
EmIssarIes see MIss stone.

New York. November 5.-A dispatch to the World from samakov. Bulgaria. says: Miss Ellen M Stone and Mme Tsilka have been seen within the last two days by emissaries sent by the American dip- lomatic agent. Dickinson, from Sofia to treat with the brigands who abducted the missionaries, asking a ransom for the American woman. Both captives are safe and we'll. It is expected that their release will be arranged soon.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06
Board of Supervision Democratic,

San Francisco November 6.-Incom- plete returns from today municipal election indicate that Eugene Schmitz. the Union nominee for Mayor, is elect ed by a plurality of at least 5000. A. R. Wells. Republican, is second in the race. and J. c. Tobin. Democratic candidate, a poor third. The board of supervisors will be Democratic. The remainder of the ticket Is divided between the Republicans and the Democrats. The total vote cast was over 65,000.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06
STEAL s2o,ooo OF DIAMONDS.
Chicago Burglars Break Window of a
 JeweIry Store.

Cincinnati, November 5.-Sometime early this morning burglars broke the big show window of the Duhme Jewelry Company's store in Fourth street be- tween Vine and Race and stole about $200o0 worth of diamonds.
 In their flight they left trail of dia- monds indicating the direction they took. The diamonds stolen were loose in a tray and the burglars are supposed to have taken advantage of the noise of passing wagon or car to break the glass and seize the tray and run, as they overlooked many valuable goods in the same window
The age-herald., 1901-11-06
THE CITY.

Object to ordinance.-The ordinance providing for the paving of Nineteenth street from Third avenue to Sixth ave nue will come up tonight for confrma- tion. It is understood that some of the owners of property to be affected by the improvements object to con firming of the ordinance. They only want the thoroughfare paved from Third avenue to Fourth alley.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06
MISS STONE ALIVE.
Both She and Mime. TsIIka, Says MT.
 Dickinson, Are We'll.

Sofia, November 5.-United States Con- sul General Dickinson of Constantinople returned here from Samakov today. He authorizes the statement that he is satis- fled that both Miss Ellen M. Stone and her companion, Mime. Tsilka, are alive and we'll treated
The age-herald., 1901-11-06
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,
Death of an Infant.

Wilson Brown, the infant son of MT. and Mrs. w. A. Harrison, residing at Castleman Station, West End, died last night at 7:30 o'clock. The remains will be carried to Columbus, Ga, this even- ing, where the interment will take place.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06
WOMAN ON TRIAL FOR MURDER
Mary Johnston Charged With Admin.
 lsterlng Knockout Drops.

In the Criminal Court, Mary Lou John- ston, negro woman, Is on trial for mur- der. The indictment charges that about two years ago the defendant killed George Lewis, a negro. by giving him knockout drops in g. glass of beer.
 It is alleged that the woman's object in taking Lewis life was robbery.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06

Board of Trade to Meet.-The Board of Trade meets this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Several important matters of interest to Birmingham will be acted upon.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06

Return Secret verdlct.-The coro- ner's jury yesterday completed an in- vestigation of the death of Smith Ken nth, the negro who was found dead Saturday night with two bullets in his body. Coroner Paris said last night that the findings of the jury could not be given out. The police are working on the case.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06

Word has been received by friends that Walter Lindsay formerly a news paper man here and we'll known Is now in advance of "The Village Parson' theatrical organization making a tour of the West
The age-herald., 1901-11-06

Pretty stains for exterior woodwork and shingles. Johnston 6 Walter Paint Go.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06

Gives the HiIlman PIano.-In rec ognition of the honor conferred upon him by the Hotel Hillman Company in giving the splendid hotel his name, MT. T. T. Hillman yesterday presented to the house magnificent Steinway grand concerto piano, which was i'm mediately placed in the palm room.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06

A KENTUCKY COLONEL says: There's lickers and lickers, but somes better than others" He was thinking of ours when he spoke. It's the best liquor made, and in purity and flavor stands unrivalled For this time of year We suggest for your palate and digestion our "Samuels" or Oscar Pepper" whis- kies. You have Uncle 5am's" guarantee of purity when you buy our "Samuels'' or Oscar Pepper whislSies
 SOLOMON 6 LEVI, Bell and Peoples Phones No. 1ofz.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06

Think of the food you save as well as the time when you use a GAS STOVE.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06

Marriage Licenses. = Marriage H. censes were Issued yesterday as fol lows: John D. Lathem and Miss Julia Louise Gilreath, city; Walter Glenn barron and Mss Clara Feisilman, city; Robert Earnest Hill and Miss Neat Adelia Burgin, city.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06
to stop the men and prevent the shoot

to stop the men and prevent the shoot ing.
 The court would not allow the witness to say what where his intentions when he fired the shots. A question as to whether he fired to kill was also ruled out.
 Witness said the shot was fired from fl Colts revolver. He said that he did not shoot directly at the boy. but hoped to strike him In the leg and wound him.
 J. w. Barefield, a butcher, living at Ensley, swore that he knew Oscar Lee in Memphis, but questiones as to the boys character were ruled out by the court.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06
AS to PoIlceman's Character.

w. c. Houlin, who Is connected with the United States revenue office, said that Richardson had worked with him a num- Der of years, and was one of the best men in the service. He said Richardson was honest, cool and deliberate.
 pr. .Gunn. Steve Wigglns and William Pinkerton, testified as to the good char acter of the defendant.
 Arguments were then made by Sollci- tor Ferguson for the state, and Richard Fries for the defense. When Mir. Fries had finished, Judge Benners adjourned the court until 2.30 o'clock today, when arguments will be concluded.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06

w. H. Pickens, now representing a Chicago jewelry firm and who form erly resided in Birmingham is here spending a few days.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06
PERSONAL.

Capt. J. B. Morson Is i'll at his home | on the South Highlands.
The age-herald., 1901-11-06

Frank Galloway and John Spencer of Atlanta spent yesterday in Birming- ham. f
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12
West Virginia Mining.

James w. Paul. chief mine inspector
OF West Virginia. has published in one
volume the reports for the fiscal years
ending June 80 in 1890, 1899 and 1900
of the coal mines in the State. The
volume will he found valuable to many
interests. The three reports being
brought together in this way enables
one to note the progress which has
been made in coal-mining in West Nir-
ginia even in three years. l., Between
1898 and 1900 the number ossEons OF
ccal Of 2249 pounds each from all the
mines increased from 14.294,S65 to
1S.SSS.911. the number of tons Of coke
of 1000 pounds each from 1,742,255 to
2,496l07. the value Of coal and coke
from S11.413.634.S4 to s1S,41S, S,49S.lt.
and the number of employees from 23,-
262 to 2S,017.
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Ieather-Covered ManteIs.

The very newest idea in leather
decoration is an entire mantel in
rich shade of green, which was ar
ranged for Long Island woman who
was dissatisfied with the ugly mantel
IN the dining room of her country
home and was advised to try the ef-
feet of hiding the dsfguring projec-
ton with leather. The result was q
comn,ete success and several OF her
friends have followed her example to
the extent Of having leather mantel
drapery. if not entirely ineasing the
chimney corner. For an Indian room
or a den a hanging Of leather in rich
yermilion tone, with an Indians head
skillfully etched on it, lends a decid-
edly bright bit Of color.-Detroit Frea
Press.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12
To Make Window Glass.

The Chattanooga Glass & Bottle Man
ufacturing Co.. capitalized at $4,000
contemplates building plant for pre-
ducing daily several tons of window
and plate glass. The factory just com
p1eted has daily capacity Of Twelve
tons Of glass, or $4,000 pint glass bot
ties every twenty-four hours. The
plant is now running day and night,
however, a small force only being en-
ployed, to be increased to about 1Go
men as soon as new operatives can be
trained for the work.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12
SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL
New Ent fprlses That Are Enriching
Our Favored Section.
BIG Contract For Richmond.

Among the contracts closed last
week for oil-tank steamers by the
Standard Oil Co. was one awarded to
the William r. Trigg Shipbullding
Co. of Richmond, Va, for a vessels to
cost $429,5O0. This is to have a :utal
displacement of 5000 tons, will be
$40 feet over all, SO feet beam. y IL
feet depth. and an oil capacity OF
100000 gallons. The vessel is to be
launched within one year from the
time the keel is laid. Vice-PreSident
Myers of the Trigg Shipbuilding Com
pany. in an interview in the Rich
mond Times, is quoted as follows:
This vessel will be larger than the
cruiser Galveston which is now in
course of construction in our Yards.
and will be by far the largest craft or
the kind we have ever attempted. 1t
will not be necessary for us 20 in
crease our working force for the con
struction Of this vessel, as We now
have about 1,400 men at work. and
are constantly adding to this force
For the construction Of this vessel
many tons of steel and special ma
terial will be needed, and this has al
ready been ordered. Work has began
in the joining shop, and work in ev-
cry other department will be taken
up immediately. 1t is expected that
the keel will be laid within few
weeks. and there is no doubt that she
will be ready for launching on con-
tract time.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12
Industrial Notes.

During the first ten months of The
year 1886 tons Of pig-iron and
139. .S91 tors of cast-iron pipe were ship
ped from the Alabama and Tennessee
fields. the movement from the Biz
mingham district proper having been
6S2.127 tons of pig-iron and 6S,GS5 tons
of pipe. The export shipments 81 pig
iron from the South were 2l.236 tons.
The value Of manufactured products
In North Carolina in 1900 was S9i,9l9,.
S63. an increase of 135 per cent; OF
capital, S76,5OS,S94, an increase Of 133
per cent, and establishments 1926. an
increase of 81 per cent.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12
Therl Is more Cc.tarrh in th:s section q tte

There IS more Cntarrh in tn. section o. tts
country than az other diseases put toSe.2eE,
and until the las: few Years WIS sIpTosta 10 DC
ncu:able. For p great many years doctoTS
;,rurounced It :. local disease and prescribed
local remedies. and by const@ntl7 taD' iS 20
cure with local treatment. pronourccu IL ~
durable. Science has proven catarrh 10 De
constitutional disease and therefore reqnlr2s
constitutional treatment HGlpS Cata-rh Cure,
manufactured by T. J. Cheney 4 Co.. Toledo.
Ohio. Is the only constitutional cure on the
market. 1t il taken internally in doses from
10 drops to a reaspooniul. 1t ac;s directly OIL
the blood and lnucous surfaces CT the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any case
il fails to cure. Send for circulars ana !esu-
monials Address +. CHENEY Il Co., loieao, ".
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
falls Family Pills are the best.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12
A Peremptory Sermon.

A bootmaker living at East Dean. a
village in Sussex. Eng, about two miles
distan. from Goodwood Park. has adopt
ed very summary method with regard
70 customers who takes long credit. In
the window of his cabin hangs the fol-
lowing memorandum:
Now J. Johnson, don't you think it
time that you pay the bob for repairing
YOUR boots? 1t is I6 weeks ago that he
asked G. Turner to do the work. He
could not go to work for his pore feet
He has not gone yet
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12
Textiie NofeS.

The Tennessee Manufacturing Co.
Of Nashville, Tenn, has issued to its
stockholders a circular suggesting
reorganiZation, so that the plant can
be modernized as to its equipment. vt
the company's annual meeting. recent
" mentioned, the conclusion was
reached that such a course Us sug-
gested Is necessary for profitable
operation Of the property. This mill
has $4,000 ring spindles, 6,0oe mule
spindles and 1,01S looms.
Linn Mills Co. of China Grove. n.
c.. is proceeding with the constrIc-
ton of it's mill, and expects to cum
mence operations early next year
with 5000 spindles installed. The site
includes 100 acres of land. which have
been subdiyided into perfect squares
for building lots, and town is de.
welcoming. C. W. Corriher is secretary
of the company, and capital stock is
$4,000.
w. Scott Haryin Of Manning. s. g.,
states that the report is true ne will
improve his knitting mill, now "unn-
ing ninety machines. However. the
improvement will merely be adding
q ldClUTs uohSo III
to make shipments Of product.
D. Y. Cooper Of Henderson. N. c.,
has purchased a controlling interest
In the Ettrick Manufacturing Co.
operating a cotton mill OF 3,lS4
spindles and 262 looms at Petersburg.
Va
1t is proposed at Houston, Texas,
to organize a company, with capital
stock of $4,000. for establishing a
mill to manufacture woolen yarns and
cloth. The Business League is fur
thering the enterprise.
1t Is proposed at Abbeville. S. c,
to organize a company for the erec-
ton of another cotton factory in that
town. a spinning plant is in conte.n-
plation. p. Rosenberg is interested
1 nthe enterprise.
The Hawkinsville (Ga.) Cotton
Mills has been finally completed, af-
ter several months delay in receiv-
ing the machinery. Operations have
been commenced. producing IS to sis
cotton yarns, with 5000 to 5000 spin
dies as equipment. Capital Is S5r.-
600.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12
Best For the Bowels.

No matter what ails you, I,adachs to a
cancer, YOU will never get we'll until your
bowels are put right. CAscARErs help naturs,
cure you without grips or pain, produ,.
easy natural movements, cost you just -
cents to start getting your health back. Cas-.
cAarrs Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up
in metal boxes, every tablet has G. G. C.
stamped on it. Beware OF limitations.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12
A Doctors Testimonial.

Dr.. C. I. s. Cawthon, of Andalusia, Als..
writes: "Tetterine is superior to any remedy
known to ME for Eczema and stubborn skin
diseases" Soc a box by mail from j. /. Shup-
trine. Savannah, Ga, if your druggist don /
keep il.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12

FITS permanently cured. Motifs or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Klines Great
Nerve Restorer 80 trial bottle and treatise free
DIR. RI. KLINE. Ltd. 93l Arch St., Phla. Pa.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12

South Wales raises more coal than any
cther part OF Great Britain.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12

The average girl is cai:icioas. She Wi,
tc!i A fellow he is tie light cf tacr lie and
then turn him down.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12

Nell-"I hear Maude has broken OF
her engagement" Believes; she
said he. was Jonah. so she threw MIN
overheard"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12

The stranded Thespian who walks
the railroad track realizes that the race
for fame often results in a tie.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12

The first American telescope was put III
position at Yale College III 1890.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12

Mrs. Winslow's s Soothing Syrup for children
tecthing. soften the gums. reduces intlamms-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie. 25c bottle
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12

We roTund 1Oc. for every package of PCT
y,v F.pyLEss DYE that faiis TO give satiSfac-
.;on. Monroa Drug Co.. U2ionviile. No.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12

Most OF us attribute the success o,
others 10 luck.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-12

Tne British boot and shoe trade is
largely dependent upon American ma
cainery.