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The age-herald., 1901-10-03
EXCURSION
Birmingham to Atlanta, Ga., and Re
 turn, October 7-8.

On October 7-S the Southern Railway will operate a special excursion train, Birmingham to Atlanta. Ga., and return, leaving Birmingham S:30 a. m., Oct ober z, arriving Atlanta 2:30 p. m.; returning. leave Atlanta D. m. October 8. Rate 2.5O for the round trip. For further informa- tion call on c. k. Jackson. T. P. A., or Jack w. Johnson. ticket agent.
The age-herald., 1901-10-03
TRIAL OF SHERIFF
 NORTH BEGINS
Military Company From Bir-
 mingham is on Guard.
IS CHARGED WITH MURDER
Over One Hundred Witnesses To Ex- amlne-No Testimony of Import ance So Far-Father of the
 Dead Boy on the Stand

Ashville, October g. = (Special) - The Brown case was opened here today with the starting of the preliminary hearing of Sheriff J. l.. North on the charge of murder The trial is being held in the courthouse before Justice of the Peace J. M. Presley. Sheriff North Is charged with killing Walter Blankenship during an attack on the courthouse in an effort to lynch the negro. Brown.
 The trial is being conducted with a mii- feeling against the sheriff. There are 1S0 witnesses to examine and the trial will not end before Saturday.
 Court was called to order at 12:6O clock by Coroner William H. Miller of Easonville. who by virtue of the laws Of the State of Alabama is acting sheriff of the county. Justice of the Peace J. M.' Presley of Springville. before whom the warrants for Sheriff North's arrest were made returnable. took his seat on the bench a few moments later.
 The attorneys for the prosecution an- nounced that they had summoned fifty nine witnesses, and forty-seven of these were present in the courtroom. The de- fense announced flfty-one witnesses sum- moned,a majority of whom were in court All the witnesses were sworn and put under the rule.
 BIankenshlp's Testimony.
 H. B. Blankenship. father of Walter. was the first witness called. He testified as follows:
 Walter Blankenship was my son. and was 29 years of age. He died on August 23, 1901 at a hotel in Ashville, from a gum shot wound, having lived about four hours after being injured. Don't know who did the shooting. At the time he was shot Walter was carrying shotgun. Don't know where he got 1t. l had a pistol on the day of the shooting. At the trial of Jim Brown there were probably three hundred people in and around the courthouse Walter was at the Baptist church on Tuesday before the shooting. Did not tell anyone to come to town on the day of the trial with their guns. came to town to the trial. The third gum shot killed the boy. 1 said. Good God! Good God, men. you have killed my boy fiourished my pistol in the air and some say the pistol was discharged. Was not present at meeting held in Spring vile some six weeks before the shooting, in which vote was taken whether Jim Brown should be brought into the county or not.
 p. R. Moorer.
 P. R. Moorer testified that he saw the young man that was shot a few minutes after he fell. Saw Jas. L. North standing at window with something like a gun in his hands a few minutes before the shooting
 Cross-.aw about fifty guns in court yard.
 Several other witnesses were examined after which a recess was taken until to- morrow morning at g o'clock.
 History of the Crime.
 The first warrant for Sheriff North's arrest was sworn out September 10th and was dismissed for want of prosecution
The age-herald., 1901-10-03
TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LA.
 NEW OREEAHS-

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 R. K. BRUTE. Secretary
The age-herald., 1901-10-03
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The age-herald., 1901-10-03
A TEXAS WONDER
HaII,s Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis- covery cures all kidney and bladder troubles. removes gravel. cures diabetes, seminal emissions, weak and lame backs, rheumatism and all Irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. regulates bladder troubles in children One small bottle in two months treatment. and will cure any case above mentioned Price $1.00. pr. E. W. Hall, sole manufacturer, P. 0. Box 62S, St. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials. Sold by all druggists
The age-herald., 1901-10-03

The holder of Ticket No. A l478 will please present same at Estes Hardware Company and get the Garland Range.
The age-herald., 1901-10-03
Charles IA. Doer To ee President

Chicago, October 2.-Stockholders g. of the American Flow Company continued in session here today and it was practically decided that Charles H. Doer of Moline, H.. will be chosen president at the cleo tion of officers, which takes place No vember l.
The age-herald., 1901-10-03
A Bad ;:::; :::::; ;:::: s; Disease

those who have learned from bitter ex- perience know anything of its nature or characteristics. At first little ulcer or sore appears, then glands of the neck or groins swell; pimples break out on the breast, back or some other part of the body and i'll with yellow pustular matter; the mouth and throat become sore and the tongue is at all times badly coated. Headaches are frequent, and muscles and joints throb and hurt, especially during damp, rainy weather. These are some of the symptoms of that most loathsome of all diseases, Contagious Blood Poison. Contagious on does not affect Blood Poison all all. allfe; ,;s;.ss1s some eaten up with it within short time after being inoculated, while others show but slight evidence of any taint for long time after exposure, but its tendency in every case is to complete destruction of the physical system, sooner or later.
 S. S. s. is safe and infallible 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 a vegetable remedy, and we offer q, ,ooo.oo reward for proof that it Is not. OUR MEDICAL which was estab- DEPARTH1ENTs Is doing Q noble work in relieving suffering. Give our physioians short history of your case and get their advice. This will cost yon nothing, and what you say will bel held in striotegt confidence. With their help and . copy of our book on Contagious Blood Poison you can manage your own case and cure your. Delf at home.
 SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,, Atlanta, Ca,
The age-herald., 1901-10-03
SAVES DANGER, SAVES EYESIGHT, SAVES
 MONEY

A Gas Stove is just the thing for the kitchen. No dirt, no soot, no ashes. Sold on easy terms by Birming ham Railway, Light & Power Co.,, Gas Office, No. 2l3 N. 18th street
The age-herald., 1901-10-03

WANTED-Two flrst-class, hustIina, city collectors. Answer In ow, handwriting. Address, "ColIector.r care The Age-HeraId.
The age-herald., 1901-10-03

A reception was rendered MT. and Mrs. R. F. Berry, bride and groom, at the home of MT. and Mrs. B. B. Pen nington last evening.
The age-herald., 1901-10-03

Removal Notice-Hillman F harm acy, fo r m erly Browne's Pharmacy, has re- moved from 1928 Ed avenue to Hillman Hotel.
The age-herald., 1901-10-03
$2.5o-BirmIngham to Atlanta and Re-
 turn, October 7-8.

The Southern Railway will run a spe- cial train. leaving Birmingham 8:30 a. m. October !, arriving Atlanta 2:30 D. m; returning, leave Atlanta D. m. October 8. at rate of $25O for the round trip Ex- cellent arrangements have been made for both white and colored passengers.
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The age-herald., 1901-10-03
A New Departure.

A New, EffectuaI and Convenient Cure
 For catarrh.
 Of catarrh rem edies there is. no end. but of catarrh cures there has always been a great scarcity. There are many reme- dies to relieve, but very few that really cure
 The old practice of snuffing salt water through the nose would often relieve and
The age-herald., 1901-10-03

hih6toh ldoI CfcnInS.
 Birch Bushnell, the young man who was seriously injured on Sunday after noon, about week ago, while starting high-speed electric motor in the ma chine shops of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company, is thought to be practically out of danger.
 Henry B. Thompson has entered suit against the city for damages al- legged to have been caused by a stump Tn one Of the main streets, which over- turned his buggy while driving a few days ago, and injured him.
 Miss Lois Thompson returned to Opelika yesterday afternoon. after paying her brother weeks visit
 Marvin Bonner, the steel recorder has resigned. w. B. Johnson and I IT Colbert, heaters at the steel mill. have also resigned and will leave this weel, for Ashland, Ky, where they have ac- cepted positions.
 The Rev. J. W. Orr, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of this place. re- turned today from north Alabama. where he has been doing mission work.
 The city schools will open as soon as the new building is completed, which will probably be during the fol- lowing week.
The age-herald., 1901-10-03
PRATT CITY.

Pratt City, October 2.-(Special.)- J. F. Rogers has purchased the lum- per yard and two-story residence of R. A. Moody near the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad station, in this city, and will operate this business in the future.
The age-herald., 1901-10-03
Military Arrives.

Fifty-seven men from the Jefferson Volunteers and Birmingham Rifles left Birmingham yesterday morning the north-bound Alabama Great Southern train in a special car. The train Is due to leave Birmingham at 5:45 a. m, but was late and did not depart until 6:30 o'clock.
 The troops were under command of Col E. L.. Higdon, of the Third Regi- ment assisted, by the following officers of the two companies: Capt. c. L. Led better and Lieutenant Lucien c. Brown of the Rifles and Lieut.. J. H. Loveman of the Jefferson Volunteers. The troops arrived at Whitney, the nearest railroad station to Ashville, at 7:45 a. m. The four-mile march to Ashville was then taken up.
 About two miles from Ashville Coroner w. H. Miller of St. Clair County met the troops, explained the situation to the of- ficers, and, accompanied by Colonel Hig- don, returned to Ashville in a buggy.
 On reaching Ashville arms were stacked in the courthouse yard, a detail posted to guard the arms and the boys relieved from duty. The soldiers hung around the hotels until 12 o'clock. when they were served dinner at the Ashville Hotel.
 After dinner a short conference was held at the hotel between the military officers. Sheriff North and Coroner Miller.
The age-herald., 1901-10-03

Mrs. Rutherford has just returned from visit to California, and is the guest of Dr. R. F. Lovelady and wife. She will leave in a few days for Shef- field, Ala, where she will make her home with her son, Prof. J. R. Ruth erford.
The age-herald., 1901-10-03

HIstory or thc CrImc.
 The first warrant for Sheriff North's arrest was sworn out September 10th and was dismissed for want of prosecution in the court of Justice O. the Peace David 4-. Mccain. l September 11th second warrant for North 8 arrest on the same
The age-herald., 1901-10-03

Frazier Mckenzie was the victim of a painful, but not serious, injury in the eye today, caused by a burning cinder.
The age-herald., 1901-10-03
Ralph Brown of Carrollton, Ga., is visiting his uncle, Dr. G. w. Brown.

The Woman's Club will resume its meetings for the season Friday after noon at the home of Mrs. J. E. Wood.
The age-herald., 1901-10-03

The Tuesday Evening Club was en- tertained last night at the home of MT. and Mrs. Maurice Delaney on East Highlands. The next meeting will be held with Miss Cockrell, at the home of MT. and Mrs. E. R. Morris, on East Highlands.
The age-herald., 1901-10-03

charge was sworn out before Justice of the Feace W. A. .-avage, of Coal City. By mutual consent the case was agreed to be tried y Justice .. M Presley at Springville and the preliminary hearing set for today.
 All of the warrants were sworn out by H. w. Blankinshlp, father of Walter BlankinsI.ip.
 r'ollowing are the attorneys in the case for the defense: Judge oohn w. InZer, J. Frank Osborn anu N. B. Spears; for the state James A. Embry and Smith and Herring.
The age-herald., 1901-10-03

Miss Ida Richards left today fol Adamsville, Ala, where she has ar assistants place in the public schools
The age-herald., 1901-10-03

The holder of Ticket No. A l476 will please present same at Estes Hardware Company and get the Garland Range.
The age-herald., 1901-10-03

IurieS aud IS older than history itself,
 yet very few outside of
The age-herald., 1901-10-03

7-13-3nnos.
The age-herald., 1901-10-03

There is a certain disease that has come down to Us through many cen-
The age-herald., 1901-10-03

MISS Lois Thompson returned to opeilka yesterday afternoon, after paying her brother weeks visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-10-10
"IECURAHLE" HEART DISEASE
SOON CURED!
By the Great Specialist il Treating
Weak and Diseased Hearts. Frank
lin Miles. n. D., Ii B.
Will Send 81 so Worth Of His Special
Treatment Rree e 8 Trial.

To demonstrate the unusual eura-
tive powers 81 this c and complete
special treatments bY mail for heart
disease, short breath, pain In the side,
| oppression In the chest irregular pulse.
palpitation. smotherng spells, puhing
Of the ankles, or dropsy, DR.. Miles
sends two dollars and ahaif worth free
as a trial, 70 all who mention this
paper.
His treatments are the result Of
twenty-five years Of careful study, ex-
tensive research and remarkable expe-
rience In treating the Yariousailments
Of the heart, stomach and nerves, which
50 often cOmplicate each case. So as
toniShing are the results Of his CON-
| plete special treatments that be does
not hesitate TO Oner all persons trial
free.
Nothing could be more generous.
Few physicians havs such confidence In
their remedies. There Is no reason
why every afflicted person should not
avail themselves of this exceedingly
liberal offer, as they may never have
another such opportunity. No death
comes as suddenly as that from heart
disease.
Mrs. A. ErOnck,Of Huntington, Ind.
was cured after thirty physicians
failed; Mrs. Flora Graetor, Of Bristol
vile, o., after twenty .tsO; Jas. r.
| White, the noted actor. after a score
had pronounced him incurOble: Ms.
Frank Smith, Of Chicago after five
leading physicians had given her up:
Mr.. Julius keister, Of Chicago, after
ten; Mrs.R Parker after sixteen failed.
A thousand references 70 and testi.
mOniais from bishops clergymen,
bankers, farmers and their wives viii
be sent free upon request
Send at once 20 Franklin Miles, N
D., Ill. b., 200 State St, Chicago, Ill,
for free examination blank, pamph-
lets and free treatment before II IS
too late.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-10-10

IT is possible that hand shaking with
the President Of the United States
must be abolished. Along this line
the New York Journal says. 1T is
humiliating, but necessary, to suggest
the ACCESSIBILITY Of disc0ntiuuing
public receptions by the President.
The old established presidential Gus
tom u receiving all citizent and treat
ing all corners as worthy d conhdencs
and frie1dly greeting must be aban-
dOned. This custom arose among a
people q whom all could be trusted.
In the old days bitter feeling preceded
elections, and bitter criticism followed.
watched and benefited successful can.
didzte. But the American spirit was
triumphant-the successful man could
receive with safety every one vbC
favored and who opposed him. To
every man In America hecould extend
the hand Of friendship. The beaBtl.
fully simple ceremony Of handshskine
by the President Has an evidence d
genuine republieanism, q mutual
federation, respect and confidence. The
times prove that humanity in this
country isno longer universally worthy
d the confidence which the hand
shading custom Implies The publiC
reception, the general demonstration
u friendly interest. has become The
opportunity Of the murderous coward.
II must he admitted with regret and
shame that the people asa whole car
no longer be trugted-and the 0p
~poFtunitg 70 destroy the life Of az
honorable man and the peace and
happiness o. a natlou must be with.
HF4WH
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-10-10
CORN SHOW.
The Mexico Ledger Will Rave an
Exhibition Of Pine Corn Oct. 20.

The LEDsER On oct. % will have
a display Of corn in MEXICO Probably
IN the room over the LKDGEK ONCE.
Entries viii close at noon on the 26th
and the awards viii be made before
O'Clock. The daily LED0EE will be
sent one year 10 the farmer having The
best half dozen ears Of corn. Tie
weekly LED0ER will be sent one yeaI
10 the second best
sam Evans, the tailor, viii give a
fine pair Of pants for The best dozen
ears Of white corn.
sam Howard win give a ine self.
acting revolver for The second best
dozen ears Of white corn.
Other business men = invited q
offer premiums along this line. AT
p m sharp exhibitors should all cal
for their corn. as those who oieI
premiums have no claim On the ex-
hibits ID
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-10-10
St. Louis Liv. Stock M.yk.,

81. LoUIs, Oct SIN the native
department the receipts were light
Beef and butcher steers sold from
$50 10 $50: butcher heIfers from
70 70 -; veal calves from s22s a.
$50; stockers and feeders from ss5O
70 1.75.
hogs-The top Of the market was
40 and the bulk Of the hogs above
10 Ib average sid At s.25 70 $40 a
against $3.50 for the TOP and sa.ss 10
s-5 for the bulk On Mouday. F.lr
70 good heavy hogs, 240 ItS. average
and above soldat - 20 to %. 75.medium
weights. 100 70 40 lbs, sold at =. 10 h
500, the bulk at $50 70 s.so lights
10 blo lbS, soldat u 10 esl9' The
oaik at Sb to $50; light lights. loo
% 10 In. average sold at s.55 ~
asi the bulk At Is to $50; ulgs nm.
Der 100 ihs sold ~ A0 bs4.7E heaVv
eailsat $40 70 So good mixed bogs
a SD $50, and common n al,
mixed hogs ct . 10 $50
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-10-10

MISSOURI CROP REPORT.
Last Bulletin Upon the Conditions
That VIII be Made This Year.

COLUMBIA. Oct e.-Ihe government
weather bureau has issued the follow
ing crop bulletin for Missouri, which
is the last one for the year except the
final estimate to be made Novemberl;
Contour correspondents report a
continued improvement IN the corn
crop for this month in most counties
in the State. The State shows a gain
Of 5 points for the month, the north
east gaining 10, the northwest A. cen
tai 1, southwest 2 and southeast 4
Some damage is reported On account
Of frost on Sept Is and 10, but the
greatest damage was probably on the
fodder, as the bulk Of the corr was out
Of danger. A great deal more fodder
has been saved than for the average
rear and a number Of new silos have
been put up. Eighteen counties In
the state report 50 per cent or more Of
an average crop six Of these are IN
the northeast four IN the northwest,
three in the central, one in the south
vest and three in the southeast The
average for the State Is now %, which
indicates aprobable yield q approx
mately 5000, 600 bushels. Consider
able Of the corn viii be 81 rather poor
guilty.
Wheat - Seeding has progressed
favorably In most sections and an IN
creased acreage will be sown. In a
large majority Of places the ground Is
IN excellent condition and consider
ably more than half the crop Is sown.
In great many counties al increased
amount OF commercial fertilizers have
been used In a few counties, how
ever, the ground is too dry for the
seed % terminate.
CottOnLThe condition Of the cot
ton crop in the southwest section Is
II, compared with IS one month ago,
and in the southeast is only IS, CON-
pared with &C Sept. ].
TObascO-ThIs crop has improved
I6 points during the month, the con-
dition for the state being 8.
Apples-The apple crop Is nos made
and the crop has improved 5 points
during the month; condition for the
State, 50 northeast, AZ: northwest, 80
central, "a; southwest, 60 and south
east IS Apples are generally well
colOred and of excellent quality, but
not very large.
Hogs-The number d hogs in the
f~a.tening pens compared with 1900 Is.
placed az - per cent Forty-four
counties in the State place the num-
Der at 30 per cent or more. Twenty
six counties place the number at IS
per cent or less. the lowest being only
5 per cent Nine counties place the
avenge above 20 per cent Two coun-
ties only as high as - per cent
Cattle-T The number Of cattle being
fed, compared with 1900, Is q per
cent Eighteen counties report % per
cent or more, which Is exactly the
number Of counties reporting % per
cent or more Of aeon crop. Eight coun-
ties report 90 per cent Or more, the
highest being s. per cent Thirty
eight counties report . per cent Or
less Th sectional averages are a..
follows Northeast, %; northwest 81;
central, p: southwest Is: southeast,
q.
Pastures-The rains that have fall
en- many counties have greatly i'm
proved the pastures the condition Is
nov 81, compared with 81 a month
ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-10-10
COURT OF APPEALS.


The following Audrain cases will b
tried IN the St Louis Court Of Ap
peals On the dates meBtiBed:
TUESDAY, JANUARY IA. 1902.
James NJ. Beagles vs.. Mary B.
Bezgl9; action Of replevein.
George Robertson Ell al vs.. Covenant
Mutual Life Insurance Co., Of 81.
Louis bin 10 rescind contract
". J. Long vs. T. z German; action
* interpleade9.
n. A. Mcvey vs.. II. l. Barker.
action Of ~repleyein.
]. 7. johnson S. Vim. Feeht's
estate: action on contract for sale Of
LAID.
HEDAEsDAY, sAEUARY Is, 1907
Harry Atchis0E - the 9. x A Ry.
o. action for damages for personal
injuries
J. ". Edwards ". the 9. & A. ny.
Ga. action for damages for personal
injuries
Bette r. GlaEsoock " the C. = A.
RS. Ga; action fos damages for per
sonai Injuries.
Mieneal Jordan ~ the c. 4 A. Ry.
Co. action for damages for malicious
prosecution
NoSDAY, gksrARf - 1901
Monomental Bronze Co va Eliza
beth DotY's estate action On contact
Mar Suliran - Covenant Mutual
Llfs Insurance CO. action On life
insurance policy.
Gnn Gay - CUo Mexico: aetln
iaI azHlafH
Cbaz. Caldwell - Vim. stewart
nalkg Armstrong "a A. G. Arm
slfaaK
Red Nurdock koG rs D. Aerea-
Ia. Insurance o., amisheei garnish-
nent
Ron. . sferlike carter and sife.oa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-10-10
YEAR 1901.
TAX COLLECTOR
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given thaI
books Of Aadrain county for W.
1901 arenow in my hands fOreole'
l win meet the taxpayers at rs
lowing places and on the io1
dates given below;
Mt Carmel, TUESDAY, No'e-
Farber, "Wednesday, Novemua
Laddonia, THURSDAY, No'en.'
Sailing, Tuesday, November
Rowena. "Wednesday, No'els
Sturgeon, TUESDAY, NoTemOe
Centralla, "Wednesday No'eI
Martinsburg, THURSDAY Voc
vandalia, Tuesday and
November g and q.
Rush Hin, TUESDAY leoen
Benton City. "Wednesday ~
Please bring your poll tax Feoe
ALHEaT HAEEI
Collector AudHin -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-10-10
Central Teachers Inrtitnta

k~ANAAA &N8NANA AAAAAhAACs
Programme Of Institute 10 be held
by the teachers Of Central Audrain
at Rush Hill, No, Oct 10, 1901.
Saturday lOa m.-Songb by Institute.
Invocation-Rev. P. II. Taylor.
1910 Welcome address, j.. L
Carnes.
Response. g. Douglass.
INSTRUMENTATION.
l0.30-Paper, Miss Dollie Grlgsby.
l0:40-Paper, 'TI0w to Keep Oul
Boys and Girls 10 Get q Better Opinion
Of Themselves, " BY Miss Jessie Max.
well; Discussion-J. \. Atkins anC
L. b. Sipple.
1870 Arithmetic and How u
Teach Il" by T. D. Lee; Discussion
= Bosser, B. W. Hale.
iZ0o-Basket dinner.
saturday, 2 p n Necessity d
regular attendance. F. L. Rogers, B
Brewer.
23o-What Is Co-Operationf J. n
lCpss.
50o-Best Way 70 Teach lie
Garm0's Language Lessons Mis-
Alice Mos, L. q Mccall
3.30- Advantages u a Uniform
System q Grading for Public schools
y. c. Douglass, A. s. Faulkner.
Saturday, 40 p. m-sb0rt enter
tainment BY pupil<
soo-Rapcr, PDf. d. A. McMlllen.
s30-AddrcsA, Jno r. Kirk.
Al teachers and patrons interests
In school work are cordially invited t
attend