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The age-herald., 1901-07-21
GURLEY.
Recent Rains Have Been a Blessing to
 Farmers and Merchants.

Gurley, July 2o.-(Special.)JThe splen- did rains of the last few days have given the farmers and merchants here great hope. A full crop is now expected of both corn and cotton The potato and onion crop is the best for a number of years.
 Miss Ira Sandlin left Thursday to visit New Market short time.
 Miss Nellie Frances of Winchester is visiting her sister, Mrs. George Bennett.
 Mrs. Ella McClain of Opelika is visit Ing friends and relatives in Gurley. She formerly lived here. Her husband, the late Dr. McClain, was one of the most eminent physicians in Madison county.
 MT. Charles Francis, a student of Yale College, Is visiting his sister, Mrs George Bennett near town.
 Mrs. J. R. Joblin and son Charley have returned from a months visit to relatives at Fayetteville, Tenn.
 Miss Edna Barritt. former teacher in Robert Donnel High School, is visiting Miss Dora Sullivan.
 MT, Andrew Blankingship visited Bir- mingham this week.
The age-herald., 1901-07-21
SMALL CYCLONE
 HITS COLUMBUS
Several Buildings Crush in and Three Persons Are Slight
 ly Injured

Columbus, Ga, July 20.-A heavy rain, wind and hail storm visited Columbus about o'clock this afternoon. A heavy dead wall on the old Georgia warehouse lot was blown down and completely de- molished, with three store houses adjoin- ing 1t. A plumbing shop, Hamms bakery and the vacant storehouse, directly south. are also in ruins. The roof and sides of the building were crushed in and the whole mass precipitated to the floor. Two ladies and a little boy were in the bakery when the crash came. One of them was badly but not fatally inJur- ed. Several persons about the city were shocked by lightning but no fatalities oc- cured. The damage to the wrecked building and contents has not been ascer- tained but 1t is considerable.
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s'Shall the Black Belt continue to domi- nate the Democratic party? Is the consti- tufional convention to decree that one white man in the Black Belt equals five in North Alabama?" asked noted citi- xen last night; and continuing, he said:
 ''There are 2S2, ,2s4 white voters in Ala barua Bulletin No CT, census of 1s0O). The thirteen black counties have g, 092 of these and the white counties 907, POP; yet these Black Belt counties have majority of our representatives in the two houses and more than half the State officials and employees. and about one-third of the members of the Legislature and the State conventions.
 Jefferson County has 23,s82 white vot- CTS, all the Black Belt 25,O92, just 12e0 more than Jefferson; yet the Black Belt has 37 members of the Legislature and about 150 delegates in the State conven- tions, while Jefferson has members and 30 delegates. The extra 12e0 white men give the Black Belt 30 members of .the Legislature and 12o delegates, or else those members and delegates are to repre- sApt disfranchised negro voters.
 
 member of the House and 2 delegates, while Lowndes. with 1137 white voters, has members of the House and Il dele- gates. Each 56S white men in Lowndes has a member of the House, against l representative for every 51S9 in Etowah; and each 10 white voters l delegate to State conventions, against for every 742 in Etowah.
 "Blount County has 4454 white voters and one member, Sumter, with 1419, has two members.
 "DeKalb has 1855 white voters and one member; Dallas has 2525 white voters and three members. In Dallas $50 white men get "a member against 1855 in DeKalb. ,sSo long as the Black Belt had the ne- gro to deal with our people were content to give them these extraordinary advant- ages, but when the negro is disfran-
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3vee Sveatmeut
 ...3or the Poov

The AcE-HERALD is requested by Prof. Nichols, the famous magnetic healer, to an- nounce that on next Wednesday, between the hours of nine and twelve o'clock in the morn- ing, he will give a Free Treatment to every af- f1icted person in the city, or in North Alabama, who IS unable to pay for such treatment. The wonderful cures of hopeless cases that have been performed by Prof. Nichols have excited profound interest in this city, and no doubt this generous offer will be gladly accepted by hun dreds of persons in this section who are without means to pay. It may be stated just here that Prof. Nichols has always gladly given treatment to the poor without any charge whatever, as many can attest, and he thus sets aside special hours on next Wednesday morning during which they may call.
The age-herald., 1901-07-21
NEGRO LYNCHED
 FOR MURDER
Was Captured in the Swamps and Taken from the
 Sheriff

Cleveland. Miss, July 2o.-Jesse Phil lips, the negro who shot and killed Lucius Reed. plantation manager. in this city last Tuesday, was captured in the swamps near here at 10 o'clock tonight and lynch ed by a mob of unknown men. Phillips was discovered In the swamps by blood hounds, and while attempting to escape from posse was shot In the leg. An officer took the negro in charge and start ed for Cleveland to place him in jail. About mile from the town mob met the officer and taking the negro from him brought him to the spot where Reed was killed and hanged him to a telephone pole So quietly was the negro hanged that the majority of the inhabitants of Cleveland did not know when the lynching occur red,
The age-herald., 1901-07-21
The John Wanamaker Stores

Umbrellas, covered with cotton for 75c and ST.
 Cotton mixed with silk. known as Hell vetia: women's, $r; mems, SIPS.
 Union taffeta-silk and linen mixed: women's, $I.25 to $2.25; mems, SI.5o to $3.75.
 Silk: women's, $a.a5 to $1o; mems, $3.25 to ST. All with plain handles-the money all goes into the silk.
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B. Pate, Joseph A. Hynde and wife, Miss Alice Lucy. H. H. Wefel, Jr., MT. and Mrs. w. H. Patton, Charles Banks, Cora Partridge, Pearl Quinsey, Mobile; Miss Francis McCants, Talladega; J. T. McCants, Talladega; MT. and Mrs. James D. Hand, Dolive; J. w. Meier rin. B. B. Harralson, John w. Meier rin, Selma; c. Hawkins, Sara Bruner, Miss E. M. Binnim, Evergreen; R. H. Walker and wife, Tuscaloosa; Minnie Kelly, Tuskegee; J. J. Wilmore and wife, B. s. Patrick, Paul Murrill, Au- burn; T. c. King and wife, Marion; Miss Minnie Glenn, Georgiana.
 The Alabama exhibit continues to be one of the best talked of exhibits on the grounds, and will be of vast benefit to the State.
The age-herald., 1901-07-21
Licenses to Jockeys.

New York. July 20.-The stewards of the Jockey Club today granted -.censes as jockeys to W. Beauchamp Bert Knapp and Wyman Oakley.
 As trainers: D. H. Afford, George Dyer, William P. Hamlin, T. c. Nc. Dowell, c. A. Reynolds, Harry Shan. non, Lewis Thompson and Sam Walker.
 The stewards ruled Jockey c. Combs and w. P. Ware off the turf for prac. tices in connection with the race of the horse Wax Taper on June 25 last.
The age-herald., 1901-07-21
BESSEMER SECURES
 GADSDEN FOUNDRY
Plant of Central Foundry Com pany to be Moved There
 in Near Future

Bessemer, July 0.--(Special. Ut ia understood that the removal of the ma chinery from the Gadsden plant of the Central Foundry Company will be be- gun within the next two weeks. The capacity of the company's plant here will be practically doubled. Whereas about 150 men are now employed. the number will be increased to 300. It is supposed that there may be some change in the office force, but this is merely conjecture. The plant has a daily capacity ol forty tons of sanitary pipe, and this will be doubled.
 The primary preceding the election of Mayor will take place Monday. Messrs. Lee Moody, D. B. Barrett and James Trotter are the election man. agers. The greatest interest centers in the election.
 There was an interesting meeting of the Epworth League last night, pre- sided over by Mss Susie Pearson. Among those wno took part in the pro- gramme were the Rev. MT. Read. Misses Fannie Read, Allie Perry and Lillie Moore.
 Tomorrow morning after the regular service at the Presbyterian Church the congregation will hold meeting and select a pastor. There are several can didates for the pastorate.
 The Rev. J. J. Greer of Birmingham will preach at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow.
 
 MT. Lindley Finn is away on busi- ness trip. being at present in Mem phis.
 | One of the most brilliant events of the social seson was the large card party given by Mir. and Mrs. D. E. Vim ing last night.
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have builded on this foundation: return what you don't want and get your money back. This is as true when you order by mail as when you order in person.
 We have nothing that is not worth to Us fully what you pay for it, and we will give you full price back if, when you get 1t home, you think you would rather have your money, and it is returned in good condition.
 Now, if you please, we will turn to busi- ness.
 Laces are perhaps the most exquisite of all our merchandise. So many people, who cannot afford real lace, so love it that artists have contrived to give the world very beau tiful limitations. The best imitation faces are made in St. Gall and Nottingham; the less expensive come from Plauen.
 We have everything, and will match what you have or send you samples on request. Of course this applies to real lace, of which we have most beautiful collection.
 Gloves for both men and women.
 The Princess May glove at $1 a pair is the finest real kid glove made at the price. For women and girls.
 The Royal at SI.5o and Victoria at SI.75 are very fine indeed-perhaps the finest.
 Fans range from SC up to real lace fans at high prices.
 Our Handkerchiefs are pure linen. We have never sold anything but pure linen in our handkerchiefs and never will. Linen softens as it grows older; cotton mixed with linen grows harsh and yellow with time.
 I, AL l.s~ the French handkerchiefs, which begin at $2 and go up to $Io apiece.
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Fordyce and Earl Fordyce of Anniston. and Robert G. Pierce of Birmingham are attending house party given by MT. and Mrs. E. w. Fordyce at Duke, Ala.
 Metropolitan Hotel arrivals: H. Will Hams. Atlanta A. B. Taber, Dallas, Tex. i; Oscar Counting, Americus, Ga.; A. J. Coupland, New York; J. H. Leonard. Bessemer; w. B. Deven, Langsville, Ark A. s. Bartlett, Binghampton; E. G. En- sign. Binghampton; D. A. Duncan, H. A. Adams, Georgia; G. E. Smith, Atlanta ; F. L. DeMiers, Bessemer; J. J. Wright. Woodlawn; K. w. Barnwin, Selma, B. c. Jones, South Alabama; Benjamin, Baltimore; Henry c. Parker, PWsidence, R. l.; R. D. Griffin, Aberdeen, Miss. {; Jihn M. Stelh, New York; H. T. Weed, New York; George W. Hall Hamilton: :: c. B. Cornell, New York; R. l.. Fogle. man. Pittsburg. Pa; Robert Schoellfaun. Columbia; W. H. Smith, Durant, Miss. 1; N M. Bruge, Atlanta, Ga.
 Arrivals at the Florence Hotel: R. J. Camp, Fairbank, Ga; H. s. Hannah. B. B. Hallomon, Atlanta; Dr. J. w. Linn and wife. Pocahontas: B. A. Treat, May lene; John R. Sample, Hartsville, Ala w. c. Davis, Jasper; Fred c. Jones, Chi cago: J. s. Kingsberry, Huntsville, Ala M. 8. Barker, Bellenue, Mich; W. H. White, Atlanta; F. A. Sienbrecht, Knox vile, Tenn; L. Bryant, New York; Miss Doris, Texas; c. A. Henderson, Atlanta; F. L. Chapman, Cincinnati; J. Brown and wife. J. B. Graham, Montgomery; Chas. s. Wilson, Nashville: Walter Hon. man, Waverly, Ala; Wm. J. Collins, Bos- ton; A. s. Kirtlan. Knoxville; c. D. Gil Han, Virginia; D. S. Wilban, Virginia; J. G. vanner. Atlanta; R. M. Farrar. At lanta; w. T. Bush. Detroit. Mich; J. D. Patterson, Atlanta: J. H. Sullivan and wife. Albertville. Ala; H. W. Proskman, New York; D. M. Kelley, Nashville; F. w. Freeeman. Baltimore; s. M. Tuley, Nash vile; F. B. Herin, Atlanta; s. H. Spratt, Livingston, Ala: R. D. Wall, Memphis; c. B. Hanson, M. Casey, city; c. W. Tay- Tor. Richmond. Va; J. T. Jones, Atlanta; A. Moore. Minneapolis Minn.; B. H. Bran field. Castoria. N. O.; J. H. West, Cuil- man; L. R. Goodman, New York; H. B. Moving, Chattanooga; J. c. McFell, St. Louis; J. c. Tweeler. Carmosa; B. G. Le- roy, Dallas, Tex; J. K. Thompson, St. Louis; James Hess. Pittsburg; S. T. Walker. South Carolina; W. w. Will Hams, G. W. Henderson, A.. J. Powers, St. Louis: Alexander Carew, Pittsburg; A. E. Herring, Atlanta; 8. Greenwald, Meridian, Miss; V. M. Lane. Nashville; F. D. McArthur Ensley, Ala; s. L. Har- per, Johns. Ala; M. Smiley. Atlanta.
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 s. s. S.. is a safe and infa1lib1e cure for this bad disease-the only antidote for this specific poison. It cures Contagious Blood Poison in every form and stage Thoroughly and permanently. s. S. S. contains no Mercury, Potash or other harmful minerals, but is strictly and entirely vegetable remedy, and we offer J,ooo.oo reward for proof that it is not. OUR MEDICAL which was ostab- BEREAVEMENT. is 'dod doing seafs Q noSis oST, hwork in relieving suffering. Give our Dhysioians a short history of your case and get their advice. This will cost you nothing, and what you say will be tolz in strfcteet confidence. With their help and . copy of our book on Csutagtous Blood Peison yo1 can manage your own eaSe and caro your FeR at home.
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The age-herald., 1901-07-21
Parasols from $I to $I5.

In underclothes for women we strive more at durability than anything else; give you as well cut underclothes as Paris sends out, but made by machine of American nainsook or cambric, or muslin, as you choose.
 Our baby clothes for the past two years have been exciting good deal of comment. Little dresses for 25c have had as much babylike beauty about them as the most ex- pensve little French dresses imported, We have everything for babies from rattle to the most extravagant layette.
 For young girls we make our own under clothes. Manufacturers are careless about proportions, and so we undertook a few years ago to design our own. It has proven very satisfactory.
 For girls of four to eighteen years we have special department where tailor-made suits and cotton dresses are sold. Some things we import for girls. Our catalogue tells of the less expensive and says little of the imported. A letter will bring you information on the subject.
 Address: JOHN WANAMAKER
 PHILADELPHIA
 or NEW YORK, if you prefss
The age-herald., 1901-07-21

First Baptist Church.-Sunday school, 9:30 o'ciock, J. M. Dewberry superintendent. No church service morning or evening.
The age-herald., 1901-07-21

To Build House.-Evans Bros were granted building permit yesterday to erect a one-story frame dwelling at Fifteenth street and Avenue I, to cost $2,200.
The age-herald., 1901-07-21
THE CITY.

Baker on His Run.-Conductor Rob ert Baker has resumed his run on the Highland Avenue car line after a thirty-day vacation.
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After the Cross the Grown rendered by Miss Black East Lake Sunday night.
The age-herald., 1901-07-21

First Methodist Church.-Preaching at II a. n. and 8 p. m. by the pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Epworth League at 7:15 p. m.
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Misses Nellie and Eva Pool of Garrett, Ind; Mrs. W. A. Billmire, Miss Mabel Fordyce and Earl Fordyce of Anniston, and Robert G. Pierce of Birmingham are attending a house party given by MT. and Mrs. E. W. Fordyce at Duke. Ala.
The age-herald., 1901-07-21

One of the most brilliant events of the social seson was the large card party given by Mir. and Mrs. D. D. Vim ing last night.
The age-herald., 1901-07-21

Bankruptcy Petitions.-A petition to the United States Circuit Court asking relief from debts under the general bankrupt law was filed yesterday by J. A. Alexander, resident of War ner's.
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MT. Lindley Finn is away on busi ness trip. being at present in Mem. phis.
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GOV. JONES HAS HOT
 WORDS WITH PRESIDENT I

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Mr. Ben M. Jacobs is in Grand Rapids and the furniture markets purchasing for the fall season.
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Dog Licenses:-There have been is- sued 120 dog licenses by the city treas urer. This is the largest number is- sued on record. The dog catchers are still doing a big business, and great many worthless canines are being dis posed of.
 Kid Clark Didn't Steai.-Kid Clark, the negro who has just returned from service in the United States Army in the Philippines, and who was arrested on a charge of stealing horse from Jim Afford, has been released. He proved that he was in San Francisco when the crime was alleged to have been committed.
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PERSONAL.

MT. Leonard Ledbetter left yesterday for Pine Bluff, Ark.
 Louis Saks leaves Birmingham for New York this morning.
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Please mention the paper in which you see thIa
The age-herald., 1901-07-21

G. A Stowers of the Stowers' Furnitur Company is in Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1901-07-21

The Rev. J. J. Greer of Birmingham will preach at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow.
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turics and is older than history itself,
 yet very few outside of
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
THE HITCH ADJUSTED.
City Hall Committee Straightens Out
 Differences With Contractor.

The hitch in the matter of the con- tract between the city and A. Stock mar, who was the successful bidder for the construction of the new city hall has been adjusted and the con- tract will probably be signed today.
 The contract was awarded to MT. Stockmar, whose bid was $147,000, conditional upon the execution to the city of bond of $50,000. MT. Stock mar made application to the Maryland Fidelity and Casualty Company who refused to make the bond, because of clause in the contract guaranteeing that the roof would not leak within ten years.
 This fact was brought to the atten- tion of the city hall committee of the City Council, which met on Saturday to consider the situation and, pending an investigation, adjourned until yes terday, when another meeting was held and the matter so adjusted that MT. Stockmar will be able to make the required bond.
 City Engineer Kendrick and Archi- tect Helmich were present at the meeting of the committee, which was held at noon, and while nothing was given out, it is understood that the provisions were modified, and at the same time the interests of the city fully protected. ..
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
Selma.
Another Step In the Famous Railroad
 Case.

Selma, March 11,-(Special. .)-Another step was taken in the famous Birming- ham, Selma and New Orleans Railroad crossing matter, in which 1t was sought to get across the Southern's track al Smiths Crossing The step today was the hearing by Chancellor Smith of mo- tion to dissolve the injunction which had been granted the Southern pending an appeal from the Probate Court to the Supreme Court.
 The Supreme Court having affirmed the decision of the Probate Court in grant ing the easement, a motion to dissolve the injunction was the logical step and upon hearing the arguments in the mat ter the chancellor dissolved the injunc- ton, and to an inquiry as to what amount would be asked of the Southern if an appeal was taken, placed the sum at $20000. There was quite an array of legal talent in the case. The B. s. and N. O. was represented by A. D. Pitts. counsel for the road and A. L. Mcleod, H. s. D. Mallory of this city, and Hon. Gregory L.. Smith of Mobile. The South ern was represented by L. E. Jeffries, w. O. Johnson, Senator E. w Pettus of this city and MT. James L. Gray of Mobile.
 Colonel Abbot, who is president of
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
SPECIAL RATE
Granted Alabama National Guard Or
 Emergency Calls.

The Southeastern Passenger Associa- ton has announced that the Alabama Ma tional Guard will be given a rate of 2 cents a mile when on emergency calls within the State. This rate was granted at the request of the railroads in Ala bama. The circular announcing this rate says:
 "A rate of cents per mile per capita, ten or more on one ticket, in uniform to be charged for movements handled on regular trains. Also a rate of cents per mile per capita, ten or more on one tick ct, in uniform, with minimum of $1.6O per train mile, distance travelled, and a minimum of $50 for each movement, where special train is required"
 On occasions when the National Guard has been called out there was no time In which to ask the railroads for reduced rates, and if they were secured at all it was only after the troops had been car ried to the points of disturbance. Here after when the Governor deems it neces- sary to send the militia to any place to quell a disturbance or to prevent mob violence the railroad carrying the com panies will do so at the rate announced in the circular, and will not have to ask the consent of all the other roads.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
CLERKS MEET.
John Antwine Succeeds Henry Bow
 man as Treasurer-Proceedin

An interesting meeting of local No. 12S Retail Clerks Protective Association, was held last night and much important busi- ness transacted. The meeting was called to order by President Charles J. Her bert. with a large number of members in attendance.
 The resignation of Henry Bowman as treasurer an office that he has filled for many years, was reluctantly accepted and only because MT. Bowman intends to leave the city. John Antwine, one of the most popular members of the local, was elected as Mir Bowmans successor. MT. Ant wine is an earnest worker In the cause of unionism and occupies the position of chairman of the city Democratic execu- tive committee. He is also member of many of the fraternal organizations and has served as president of the clerks To- cal.
 A number of applications for member ship were received, and the reports of the officers showed that the local was in splendid condition.
 Complaint was made that a number of merchants were not living up to he agreement to close their stores promptly at Il o'clock Saturday nights, and a com mittee was appointed to call upon them and request that they do so.
 It was announced that the local would in the near future give another entertain ment, which is sufficient to insure a de- lightful time in store for the members and their friends.