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The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-05

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agent for the S. A. L., was in town
this week looking after fruit ship
ments.
The two corner lots on Page street,
advertised for sale in this issue of the
FREE PRESS, are excellent and
desirable peices of property and well
located.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Winestine, with
Mrs. Winestine's sisters, Misses
Rebecca and Bessie Greenberg, spent
Sunday last at Jackson Springs.
J. Van Lindley, owner of the
orchards that bear his name, arrived
Z in town Wednesday evening" intend
ing to spend a few days here on
business.
"Solor" Bicycles Lamps, $500.
The best gas lamp, for sale by E. G.
Couch. Lowest prices on all kinds of
bicycle sundries.
Grant Carpenter Of Eldred, Pa,
after spending several months south,
has been visiting Mr.. ]. D. Sayer, at
Leavitt, this week. We acknowledge
a pleasant call.
Lawrence Grover now holds the
candle-pin bowling record for the
Amusement Clubs season, having
rolled total of 100 pins on last Mon
day evening. This is the highest
score made since May I, when the
uEs uelaal leassd The rccssss4 ssss4s. II. Il
I Misses Rebecca,and Bessie Green
berg, who have been visiting Mrs.
A. Winestine for some time, returned
to-day to their home in Durham.
Mrs. Winestine accompanied them
for a short visit.
Special bargains in fine new watch
es are being offered by N. D. Wells,
the Jeweler. Give him trial and he
will please you. Prompt and careful
attention given to repair work of all
kinds.
The Southern Pines Improvement
Society will hold an adjourned meet
ing to night at the resid ence of Rev.
H. T. Gregory. A full attendance is
urgently desired as several matters of
vital interest to the community are to
be discussed. Noxious weeds and
poisonous plants are just now ramp
ant and the best means of checking
and abating this nuisance is one OF
the topics of to-nights meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. French, of Der
by, Conn, are at the Prospect House.
Mr.. French spent two months here
last season and was so favorably i'm
pressed with the climate, that when
lie found himself unable to withstand
the climatic changes of Connecticut
this summer, he decided to return
here, rest and recuperate, and if he
can find satisfactory location, make
his permanent home in this section.
TO demonstrate the fact that the
XXth Century Ice Cream Freezer will
make nice hard smooth cream without
churning, FREE SAMPLES of the cream
and an explanation Of the Freezer will
be given at the Southern Pines Phar-
macv tomorrow afternoon. Interest
ested parties are cordially invited by
Messrs. Couch & Wells, who are
agents for this Freezer, to attend this
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-05
FLOUR.

All kinds of Seed grain, Wood, Coal, Lime
and Cement.
Try NOX axle grease, 5 cents box, and
you will use no other.
We have just received lot of
PORCELAIN ROLLER MILLS FLOUR.
Than which there is none better,
both in barrels and sacks. We also
Have DUNLOP'S PATENT.
SEED POTATOES, EARLY ROSE;
HEBRON, PEERLESS. CRACKED
CORN. THE MAGIC STOCK AND
POULTRY FOOD, and the Magic. Lice
Killer for exterminating vermln on
Poultry, Stock and Dogs:
Our motto is quick Cash sales and fair
profits, and impartial treatment OF all who
patronize us. Free delivery to all parts Oh
the city.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-05
We Have
BOUGHT

The business and good will Of SUGG &
NEWTON and will continue the busl-
ness at the old stand, corner OF East
Railroad street and Connecticut avenue,
near the freight depot, where we Will
have constantly in stock
HAY, ALL KINDS OF FEED,
MEAL, WHEAT. GRAHAM,
ENTIRE WHEAT and BUCKWHEAT
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
BINGHAM DISCUSSES
 REVENUE COLLECTIONS

detailed statement of the receipts for August of the internal revenue depart ment for the district of Alabama show some interesting figures. The receipts from the sale of stamps on spirits show a gain of $1622.9i. The receipts on all other taxes show falling off as conn pared with the same month last year. This Is due to the provisions of the stamp tax act which went into effect on July 1st. This abolished the stamps on certain documents and reduced them on certain commodities such as tobacco. The decrease last month on special taxes was $605 76. on tobacco and cigars $142S. 03, on beer $3111.50. on documentary stamps $S15976 and on proprietary stamps $457 Total loss $13,5H.10.
 The total receipts for the district of AL abama have increased greatly In the last four years" said Commissioner Julian IT. Bingham, In discussing these figures. For the year ending June 30th, 1887, the total receipts for the state were $15S, 999. o6. For the year ending June, 1898, the re- ceipts were $2O1, ,2so.77. For the year end ing June, 1ss9 s5Oe, ,296s2. For the year
The age-herald., 1901-09-06

ending June, 1900, s539 9o15.29. and for the year ending June 1901 they were $o7S,- 254.71. The receipts this year show an increase over 1897 of $414, ,255. .65. At a rough estimate this Is an increase of about 13o per cent
 The net profit to the government Is also being constantly increased. This is duo to the improved methods of collecting the revenue and the gradual decrease of the number of employees necessary to collect 1t. For instance, there used to be three revenue districts In Alabama. now there is but one. Tn the entire state we keep eight deputies in the field for the purpose of ralding illicit stills For merly there were about three times this number. Other officials have been re- duced correspondingly and year by year the cost of collecting the revenue Is less. This year the decrease is .03 per cent over last year. The total receipts through out the United States for the year end- ing June 90th, 1901, were $3O6,s7 ,669, and the expenses of collection were s4,7371 19o. leaving net profit to the government of $302, 134, Ar, rather a neat sum-"
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
MIR. UNDERWOODT GO ID WASHINGTON Will Not Announce Campaign Committee Until Return HEADQUARTERS TO BE HERE Very Sangulne Over Prospects of Rati. fication-story About Action of
 Republicans Characterised
 as a Fake.
 
HEADQUARTERS TO BE HERE

Congressman Oscar W. Underwood will leave this afternoon for Washington on business In connection with the rural free delivery service. He will be gone about week and will not announce th Democratic campaign committee until his return.
 In speaking yesterday of the prospects of the constitution being ratified MT. Un. derwood was very sanguine. "I have talked with many of the bus,- ness men of Birmingham" he said land find them unanimous in favor of the ratification of the constitution. Public opinion in Jefferson County has changed very much of late and believe the coun- ty will give large majority fin its fa- vor. I hear no unfavorable reports from any part of the State"
 Asked as to what was the outline of the campaign, Congressman Underwood said ne would prefer not to say anything on this maltter until the committee had been appointed and had considered if The headquarters of the committee wil, be in Birmingham and the site will be chosen in few days.
 There is much speculation as to what attitude the Republicans will take in re- gard to the constitution. Stories publish ed as to meeting of prominent Repub- licans at the Morris Wednesday night. with the object of discussing this matter are denied by those reported to have been present, and the stories are considered by them as pipe dreams
 A prominent official who is in a post tion to know said yesterday that the Re- publicans would in all probability oppose the constitution openly. but that the op- position would be perfunctory and tha, they secretly favored it.
 9Th constitution and its ratification. :" he said lis a Democratic measure. The Republicans In the convention voted against it and the Republican party in the state wouldn't, as a matter of course come out and endorse It. They will make some show of opposition, but there are no signs that the opposition will be at all vigorous They probably realize, too, that opposition would be fruitless and there is no use wasting energy in a hopeless fight
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
PRODUCE FIN DEMAND.
Frying Size Chickens Advance to 22Ls
 Cents.

Birmingham's country produce market has displayed it's usual activity this week.
 Chickens have been in very active de- mand and the best friers have advanced to 221a Eggs sold at Is cents yesterday, but 17c will be the price today.
 Irish potatoes are good sellers at $1.40 per bushel, and sweets at $2.25 per bar rel. Tine receipts of sweet potatoes from Cullman yesterday reached nearly 200 barrels. Early in the week the Cullman product brought s250 a barrel. but yes- terday afternoon $2.25 was the ruling quotation. A few extra choice lots brought little more.
 Cabbage Is in fair demand at 1kc a pound. Birmingham is consuming just about one car load of cabbage a day, but when cool weather sets in the demand will be much greater.
 The peach season so far as Morris ave- nue is concerned is about over. A few crates of Missouri peaches were on the market this week. but they were slow of sale.
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
LOCAL EXPERTS NOT FAR
 FROM TESTERS FIGURES
Had Been Placing Crop at Ten Million Two Hundred ard Fifty Thous-
 and-Firet of New Cotton.

The cotton buyers of Birmingham, ;n their estimates of last years crop. were close to Testers figures-1O, 3S3 442 bales, but recently they would not have been surprised if the figures had reached ten and half.
 Birmingham is attracting more and more attention every year as cotton market. In five years the compress busi- ness has been worked up from nothing to over hundred thousand bales a year. Two years ago there were nearly a hun dred and twenty thousand bales handled at the congresses here, and the volume of business promises to reach a hundred and twenty-five or thirty thousand during this season of 190l-02
 The nearby cotton is in fine condition but 1t is two weeks late. The first bale of wagon cotton came to Birmingham yesterday. It was raised by negro named D. B. Campbell of Jefferson County.
 Between twenty-five and thirty bales nave been received by rail at the com presses this week. It has been of the strict middling grade and has brought Sc. Cotton will not begin to move freely in this direction until after the 18th instant.
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
FIRE APPARATUS
 Is ALL INSTALLED City Will Be in First Class on
 Insurance Rates INSPECTION TO BE MADE New Chemical Engine Tested Yester. day and Found satisfactory-The
 Hose Wagon Also
 Accepted. ,4
INSPECTION TO BE MADE

The new equipment of the Fire depart ment has all been installed and Birming- ham will rank among cities of the first class as regards insurance rates as soon as the Southeastern Tariff association can make an inspection of the apparatus. Mayor Drennen telegraphed to Secretary Fleming of the association yesterday to send an inspector at once.
 The last of the new equipment. the chemical engine purchased from the Fire Extinguisher Manufacturing company of Chicago. was tester yesterday and found satisfactory The test was conducted in front of the County Court house.
 Mayor Drennen and Aldermen Harry Jones, R. H. Kerr. W. D. Gum. D. R. Copeland, J. G. Greener and P. II. Lin- nehan, were present.
 The chemical apparatus is double sixty gallon engine. and is supplied with two hundred and fifty feet of hose. spe- cially made for chemical purposes. At the test a stream about seventy feet high was thrown with pressure of 175 pounds. The new hose wagon has extension lad ders and is up to the requirements
 The two new stations were installed yesterday making five stations now In the Fire department. The combination chemical and hose wagon which has been in service at the Northside station, has been installed at the North Highland station. with four men. The old hose wagon. which has been at the Northside station also has been transferred to the East End station in North Twenty-fourth street. and Is menned by crew or TOUT men.
 Later on 1t is probable that the old steamer which has been at Station No. i. will go in service at the North High land station, but for the present 1t is out of service. The aerial truck, purchased several years ago. and now held in re- serve at the Southside station, will proo- ah,v he installed at the Northsde station in January.
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
HOUSE BADLY DAMAGED.
Tank Explodes During Fire, Creating
 Great Excitement.

The house occupied by c. J. Rossen- don, in Seventh avenue between Six teenth and Seventeenth streets was ad- ly damaged by fire yesterday afternoon about 1 o'clock. The house is one- story frame structure. The fire Is sup posed to have originated from defec- tive fiue The northside fire department responded to the alarm.
 DyTlng the fire a tank containing hot water exploded, scattering timbers, and causing some little excitement, but in turing no one.
 The house was built by R. H. Fries, formerly of Birmingham, butt now re- siding at Pensacola. The entire roof was burned and the damage will probably reach thousand dollars. It could not be ascertained how much insurance was carried
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
Still Probing Baby Case.

Coroner Paris is busy Investigating the death of the infant found at Enon Ridge near the colored cemetery, on Saturday last jury has been impannelled and a verdict will be rendered today. The in- fant was a child two or three days old and was found by negro named Doss Ryals. The latter Is under arrest. but claims to know nothing about it. except that while wandering around in ths woods he discovered the body Several witnesses were examined yesterday, and the hearing will be concluded today. It is not known whether the infant was a white child or a muatto.
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
REPUBLIC COMPANY TO
 ELECT NEW PRESIDENT
Manager Hassinger Will Attend the Meeting of the Directors In
 New York.

w. H. Hassinger. Southern manager of the Republic Iron and Steel company will attend the meeting of the Board of directors and stockholders of the compa- ny in New York next week This meet ing will be one of the most important held in several years, as a new president will be elected and a number of exten- sive Improvements decided upon.
 R. S. Warner, the president of the com- pany, will retire from office. His success sor will be A. w. Thompson. c. s. Ra- der. furnace manager. has resigned and 1t will be determined at the meeting whether a successor will be elected or the position abolished.
 During the past few months the com pany has made many improvements in this district and has added considerably to its working property. The Birming- ham Rolling mills have been placed in operation and a number of additions erected at the plants at Thomas. num- Der of other Improvements have been dis cussed by officials, but no definite &C., tion has been taken.
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
BACON CONFIDENT OF
 STEEL PLANTS SUCCESS

dIronCo will O In the affairs of IonCom
  Ensley When 
  1 n its dence in the ultimate [ n every MT Bacon would letters which are being Is however to believe and 10
 
 
 m time in November This mill will tons or Of steel m
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
AWARDED $77s DAMAGES.
J. D. Brown Against Western Union
 Telegraphh Company.

Tn the United States Court yesterday the jury in the case of J. D. Brown against the Western Union Telegraph Company, a suit for 5000 damages for the alleged failure to deliver telegram, brought in a verdict for SITS.
 The case of the administrators of John D. Ludwig against the Birmingham Electric and Railway Company was ar gued on demurrers and continued. This Is a damage suit for s5o,0oO. plaintiff al- leging that his intestate fell from bridge near Ensley and was killed.
 The case of William Meyer 8s Company ct al. against Loveman, Jaros & Com pany Is being heard. This was pe- tition filed June 21 to have the defend- ants adjudged bankrupts, plaintiffs al- leging that the defendants had commit ted an act of bankruptcy in making an assignment and preferring certain cred itorS.
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
The Age-HeraId Wires DifeT- ent Cities for Their Exper-
 fence in the Matter
ONLY ONE NON-COMMITAL
Mayor Flelschman of Cincinnati De- clares Number of Lives Saved Unquestionably Justifies
 ~ Their Adoption.

The Age-Hera1d telegraphed yesterday to the mayors of eight cities in the South and East, asking If the street railway companies were required to use car fend- CTS and if they were satisfactory as a protection to life? Five answers were re- ceived last night Four out of the five de- clare lenders satisfactory.
 Mayor Mlms of Atlanta merely replied that lenders were in use, not stating whether they are satisfactory. The tele- gram sent by the Age-Herald is as fol- lows:
 Do you require lenders on street cars? Has experience justified their adoption? Question now up in Birmingham. Please wire reply.
 THE AGE-HERALD. It was sent to the following cities: MAYOR NASHVILLE.
 MAYOR ATLANTA. MAYOR MEMPHIS.
 MAYOR NEW YORK.
 MAYOR BALTIMORE.
 MAYOR LOUISVILLE.
 MAYOR CINCINNATI.
 The replies are as follows.
 Cincinnati, O., Sept. 5. Aue-Herald, Birmingham, Ala: All street cars in Cincinnati have been equipped with lenders for seven years. Number of lives saved by fend- CTS makes their adoption unquestlon- ably justified.
 JULIUS FLEIscHMAN, Mayor.
 Nashville, Tenn, Sept. 5. Aqe-Herald, Birmingham, Ala: We have no city ordinance, but an act of the Legislature requires fend- CTS on street cars. They are in use upon all street cars in this city. l feel sure that experience has justified their adoption. J. M. HEAD, Mayor.
 Louisville, Ky, Sept. 5. Aqe-HeraId, Birmingham, Ala: Experience sows that the fender Is necessary.
 CHARLES p. WEAVER, Mayor.
 Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 5. Aae-Herald, Birmingham, Ala: Law requires lenders. They are working satisfactorily.
 WILLIAMS, Mayor.
 Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 5. Ase-HeraId, Birmingham, Ala: ..Yes. L. MINIS. The car fender question has been dis cussed for several days as stated in the Age-Herald. The matter has been taken up by the city council and at meeting of citizens. The miscellaneous committee of the council asked for further time to make an investigation as to the practica- bility of lenders. Both the street rail- way company and the committee are con- ducting such an Investigation
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
ALABAMA COAL
 STANDS THE TEST
Ocean Steamship Company Compares It With That of
 Pennsylvania Mines

The Ocean Steamship Company of Sa- vannah has made test of Alabama coal in comparison with coal from Pennsylva- nia. The trial was made with steam coal, the object being to find out which was the best fuel
 The result was very satisfactory and is creating considerable talk among the coal companies of the Birmingham dis trict.
 In making the trial the best coal from various parts of Pennsylvania was used. For a representative of Alabama coal the product of the Ragland Coal Company of St. Clair county was used. This coal has attracted considerable attention and is used extensively Other Alabama coal has been tested along the same line with satisfactory results
 A comparative analysis has been made as follows:
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
COMMERCIAL CLUB TO MEET. Disposition of Cyclone Fund To B.
 Discussed.

The monthly meeting of the Commer- cial Club will be held this afternoon at o'clock. The disposition of the balance of the cyclone relief fund and the advis- ability of trying to induce Andrew Car negie ito build library here will be dis- cussed
 The committee on the Birmingham and vicksburg Railroad may make It's report regarding its efforts in behalf of the proposed line. The balance of the cyclone fund Is about $250. It will probably be donated to the Hillman Hospital.
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
BOOTH TO COME HERE.
Salvation Army Commander Expected
 In January.

General William Booth, commander in chief and founder of the Salvation Army, will visit Birmingham on Sunday, Janu- ary 19, and preach at the Auditorium General Booth and party will leave New York on the 18th of September in car built especially for him, and will make an extended tour, first going across the continent.
 This will be the first time General Booth has ever visited the South, and 1t will be made the occasion of great ral- lies. Free transportation has been offer ed General Booth and party over the Southern Railway by President Samuel Spencer.
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
FOUR MAYORS SAY GAR TENDERS
 ARE A PROTECTION ID LIFE
mingham Secretary Bramwood speaks as

mingham Secretary Bramwood speaks as follows:
 That the entertainment provided in Birmingham was thoroughly appreciated was evidenced by the expressions of ap- proval from the delegates and visitors. Those who attended the forty-seventh session will ever hold in kindly remem- brance the officers and members of No 104 and those who assisted them in extend- ing the hospitality of the Magic City,
 There are several pictures of the crowd, one taken near Ishkooda. one at the court house, one near the Morris Hotel and one at Ensley.
The age-herald., 1901-09-06

Wanted-two or three ex- perienced shoe clerks; must be of good address and have gilt edge references. Apply by letter only, enclosing ref erences. None but thorough ly experienced men need apply. State age, experience and whether married or sin gle. Address Collins Shoe Store.
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
NO MORE OIL FOUND.
Drilling Continues In the We'll at Cor
 dova.

No new development shave followed the finding of vein of oil at Cordova We'd nesday by the Houghton oil company. Work was carried forward yesterday. Five feet deeper the drill was sent. but no more oil was found. The drilling win be continued.
 It Is believed now that the oil found was near the edge of deposit of ex- tensive size and within short time it Is probable another we'll will be drilled.
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
Mro. Winslows Soothing Syrup

the best remedy 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. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHS the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO, and is Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1901-09-06

needed, says whether there are to be win dows or flreplaces, and the scenic artist is expected to have the scene ready On tlme although to do so he must perform the impossible.
 This is now being done at the Audi torium, and to get ready by Monday night work Is being rushed day and night.
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
THE LADIES.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with which ladies may use Syrup of Figs, under all conditions. makes 1t their fav- orite remedy. To get the true and genu- inc article, look for the name of the Cal- ifornia Fig Syrup Co. printed near the bottom of the package. For sale by all druggists.
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
Mr. BeIdin Worse.

The condition of James Beldn, who is i'll with typhoid fever. was slightly worse yesterday than at any time since he was removed to the Morris infirmary. The increase of fever Is due to the warm weather
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
Mrs. Maggie Taylor.

The funeral of Mrs. Maggie Taylor. aged 23 years, who died Wednesday. took place yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the family residence in Jonesville. The deceased was the daughter of E. s. Gossett.
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
PRINTERS PLEASED.
Bramwood Speaks In High Terms of
 Entertainment.

The September number of the Typo graphical Journal contains a complete report of the forty-seventh session of the International Union which was held in Birmingham last month. Of the enter tainment accorded the visitors by Bir-
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
AIline Huqhes.

The obsequies over the remains of Miss Minnie Alline Hughes, who died Wednes- day afternoon, were held yesterday ar- ternoon at 5 o'clock from the family res idence, No 12C7 Huntsville avenue. In- terment was at Oak Hill cemetery.
The age-herald., 1901-09-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

A deed was filed yesterday from the Alabama Steel and Wire Company to R. F. Wells ct al, conveying lots l. and B. in block 26 F., first addition to Ensley Date. September 3, 1901; consideration, s509o.