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The age-herald., 1901-05-03
DR. JOE JACOBS
 HAS STREET FIGHT
We'll Known Atlanta Druggist
 Tunnels w. s. EIkin, Jr., { With Knucks

Atlanta, May s.-(special)--Dr. Joseph S.. Elkin, Jr., of the drug firm of Elkin- Watson Company, engaged in one of the most sensational fights in the history of the city yesterday afternoon in front of the Jacobs Pharmacy on Marietta street, and as a result both men have black eyes and several wounds of different character.
 The fight Is the result of a controversy that has been in progfess in this city on one side, and Mir. Eikin on the other the latter representing to certain ex- tent an association of druggists. formed in Atlanta which has been making. ac- cording to the claims of Dr. Jacobs, . hard fight upon the Jacobs Pharmacy on account of the fact that the latter has been extremely active in cutting the price of drugs. For the past few days this controversy has been especially Dit ter. both parties employing immense amount of space in the local papers for advertisements denouncing the action of the other party.
 In yesterdays fight pr. Jacobs used pair of brass knucks, and 1t Is claimed by him that MT. Elkin used closed knife as his weapon. The fight was wit messed by an immense crowd, and most intense excitement prevailed in the streets nearby.
 The police made cases against both par ties, but this afternoon the trial of these cases was postponed until Saturday af- ternoon when the matter will be fnvesti- gated by Recorder Broyles of the police court
 Feeling between both men Is very strong, and,, as both have innumerabe friends, it Is feared that further trouble will occur.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
NEW POLITICAL MOVEMENT WILL FOLLOW M'LAURINS
 LATE CHANGE SAYS BRYAN

 MeLaurin's the South which will have an dupont he politics Q of the 
  direction the arstOeraIe and pluto  that the question longer uniHes the
 
  will able siderable majority influences herel g greater
  the McLaurn movement portant than the will bestir themselves"
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
CAPITAL AND LABOR TRYING
 ID COOPERATE Special Committee to Meet in
 New York to Funu-
 late a Plan JOHN MITCHELL A MEMBER object of New York Meeting Is To Per feet Some Kind of Agreement
 That VIII Prevent Strikes and Loekouts.
JOHN MITCHELL A MEMBER

Indianapolis. Ind May 2-President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers is on his way to New Fork to attend a meeting of g special committee appoint ed by the national civic federation to devise means of promoting trade agreements getween employers and their employees. mittee, but subcommittee consisting of MT. Mitchell, Herman Justi, commission CT of the Coal opeSators Assoca- ton of Illinois, and Vice President E. D. Kenna of the, Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad will meet Monday for the purpose Of drawing up an agreement to submit at a meeting that will be held Tuesday.
 : The object of his visit Is 10 perfect some kind of agreement between labor and capital that will prevent strikes and lock outs, which are so costly to both It has been suggested that in all branches of labor the employees and their employers enter into a yearly contract by signing a scale. such as the miners, tin plate, glass workers and other trades now do.
 MT. Mitchell Is of the opinion that if this plan is followed it will mean a closer organization of both labor and capital and that there will be few strikes and less trouble In settling differences. On the way to New York MT. Mitchell will visit the anthracite fields in Pennsyl- yania.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
SHOT HIS WIFE.
Four Bullets Fired Into Woman's Body
 By Merchant Armstrong.

Jacksonville, Fla. May 2.-C. P. Arm strong, a well known grocery merchant here, shot his wife four times tonight. She will die
 Armstrong, 1t Is said, drove his wife went to the home of her mother. Arm strong was arrested.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
OMAHA NOW GOOD.
No More Sunday Drinks or rheatrIeaIs,
 Says the Mayor.

Omaha, Neb.. May 2.-Mayor Moore promises another dry" quiet Sunday. Saloons and theaters will be closed and drug stores may keep open, only for the sale of medicines.
 Outlining his next Sunday policy the Mayor said: There will be no liquor sold in drug stores next Sunday. have issued an order to officers that druggists shall be allowed to sell nothing but medicines Sunday. have been told that they took advantage of the saloon men last week and that the liquor trade was simply transferred from bars to pharmacy cases. Soft drinks will not be sold in the city either.
 The theaters will also be closed. I have notified the managers that all per formances on Sunday must be declared off Omaha will be quiet enough to satisfy the most exacting reformers.'
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
Will. Increase Wages.

Pittsburg. May Arrangements were completed today by President J. T. Shaf- fer of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tinwerkers for an earlier adjustment of wages than usual owing to the annual convention being held on the 21st instant. The wage scales of the three branches of the organization are fixed bi-monthly under the annual agree mont based on the selling prices. There is every indication of advances in the iron and sheetworkers' wages. The lat ter will receive an advance of at least 6 per cont The pay of the puddlers is Ike ly to be increased to s5. 25 ton and the ffnishers will get a proportionate advance of per cent
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
MAcHlNIsrs ELECT OFFICERS.
Southern Railway Workmen Adjourn
 Convention at Knoxville.

Knoxville, Tenn, May "A convention of Southern Railway union n,achinists closed its session here today. The follow ing officers were chosen:
 President-B F. Henry of Knoxville
 Vice William Hill Atlanta.
 Secretary y-Treasurer-William Spedden Salisbury, N. C.
 Trustees-Samuel Turner of Memphis J. I. Haynes, Charleston. s. C.; William Resson, Columbia, s. c.
 Knoxville was selected ss headquarters for the South of the International Asso- citation of Machinists.
 William Hall of Knoxville was chosen Southern organizer subject to the ap- proval of President O'Connell of Wash ington. D. c.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
THREE NEGROES ARE KILLED BY 1 MOB NEAR SELMA Tragedy is Sequel to Murder
 of Deputy Sheriff DEAD FRIENDS OF ! DgaaT%'ss0N They Were Supposed to be
 Hiding the Latter OTHER NEGROES LEAVING PLACE Affair Occurred Wednesday Night and Bodies Were Found Yesterday
 Mornins-one Was Lying In
 Road-other Trouble.
They We're Supposed to be
 Hiding the Latter
OTHER NEGROES LEAVING PLACE

Selma, May 2.-(Special. )-The killing of Deputy Sheriff J. L. Edwards last Sunday night by negro, John Dawson. had it's sequel last night when three negroes were killed by persons whose identity is un- known.
 The details of the killing that have reached the city are but meagre, beyond the positive fact that Edward Mays. Dock Mays and Robbie Dawson are dead. the latter having been found lying in the mid dle of the big road and the two former having been killed in the house of Amelia Dawson, an old negro woman. A lady who lives in that vicinity was compelled to drive around the dead man to get to the city this morning.
 Two negroes who live in the vicinity where the shooting occurred. which is on the place of Mrs. J.. N. Jordan, about ten miles from Selma and near the cov- cred bridge over Soapstone Creek. but who did not see any of it, car5H ssruz I sf l T city this morning walkexs tie tance, and they reported that every negro in the locality had run away. They further stated that Ben Dawson and Israel Dawson, uncles of Robbie Dawson the negro who was killed. and brothers of John Dawson, who killed MT. Ed wards, started to town on the train from Montgomery but they have never reached here. They may have turned back on reaching the railroad or they may have been forcibly detained.
 Israel Dawson. one of the negroes who was on his way to Selma. was met last night by the persons who did the shoot ing. according to the information received here. and after asking him who was in the house of Amelia Dawson. and on be- ing told. one of the party struck him on the side of the head, splitting his ear in two. The crowd then went on up to the woman's house, which Is but stones throw from the house of John Dawson, where MT Edwards was killed, and there Edward Mays and Dock Mays were shot to death while sitting beside the fire place. Robbie Dawson must have been found afterwards and shot. his body be- ing left in the road where it fell
 The only cause assigned for the killing is that 1t was suspected that the negroes had harbored John Dawson, Jr., and aided him to elude the officers
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
Favor Loan for China.

London, April s.-Dr. Morrison, wiring to the Times from Pekin Wednesday, says: .'The indemnify committee favors a loan raised on the guarantee of all the powers. It's proposal to increase the mar itime customs to per cent ad valorem applies to import duties only and not to export All the ministers of the powers except the British. American and Japan csc favor an immediate increase to 10 per cent. The report whlchis based on some what imperfectly understood data. has been referred to the home governments
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
President Asks Leave.

Valparaiso, Chilli. May 2-President Errazuriz has issued decree in which he declares that Important personal mo- functions until after next June. He ex- plained In letter directed to the Gov ernors of the provinces that in view of the fact that Senor Jermi Riesco, relative of his. is a candidate for the Presidency and because of the disability imposed upon the President by Republican princ- pies when a relative Is a candidate. he would send message to Congress solicit leave of absence until June g.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
INDEX TO TODAY's NEWS,

in New Orleans. Three Negroes Killed.
 Capital and Labor
 Mir Bankhead on Politics. MT. Bryan on McLaurin. 2The Street Fair. Japanese Conditions.
 Negro Exhibit at Charleston. 3-Iron Properties to Be Combined. Colonel Mcclure on Newspapers. 4-Editorial Hotel Lobbies. State Editors.
 Large Winners in Wall Street. 5-Jasper Land Company Case.
 Birmingham Wins First Game.
 State License Due May l5
 Dancing Carnival to Be Repeated. s-society. 7--Markets. s-relie.I News
 RaceA
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
Deaths From Bubonic PIaoue.

London. May 2-sir Walter F. Healy- Hutchinson, the Governor of Cape Colony. has wired the colonial secretary, Mir. Chamberlain. that the total of deaths due to the bubonic plague up to April N is PIT. This number includes forty-one Europeans. If these reported cases at Mafeking that have the sysmptoms of the plague are embodied in the report the total number of cases would be 51s, these including 135 Europeans.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
VIII Not Cut Prices.

New York. May 1.-The annual conven- ton of the Proprietary Association Of America was continued here today. It largely devoted to discussion of various matters connected with what Is known In the trade as "the tripartite' plan of agreement. This is an agreement not to cut prices. the other two parties to 1t being the National Wholesale Drug Eiss' Associatiop1 and the National Asso- ciation of Retail Druggfsts.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
Inqot MouIders Combine.

Pittsburg, May 2.-The combination of ingot mould manufacturers was effected today, and the American Ingot Mould Company, which will control the nnanu- facture in the Pittsburg district, was or- ganized. Two plants are to be closed and their capacity narrowed from l6000 tons per year to 100000 tons The officials ex- pect to keep prices so low that compe- tition from all sources will be thwarted
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
15o Men Discharged.

Youngstown. O.. May Zone hundred and fifty men were discharged at the Company's plant today. It is stated that the steel rail mill now in this city will be discontinued anh removed to Chicago to be added to the steel rail department of the Illinois Steel Company. The plant Is now under the control of the United States steel corporation.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
Army Has Improved.

Berlin May 2.-A military contributor to the Berlner Nesute Nachrichten re- views with much detail the reorganiza- ton of the American army. The writer points out a number of Improvements. especially that the commanding general of the artillery arm is appointed from the branch of the service that he com rands, but he considers 1t a disadvantage that the new general stan about to he formed should be composed of line ofIlcers detailed every four years
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
Heat Affects Workmen.

Pittsburg, Pa. May 3.-The intense heat of yestreday and today has. practically closed several of the bar mills in the city and badly crippled several others Sew eral workmen were completely exhausted and others were almost proserated. There is tremendous demand for Iron and stee, and muck bars are scarce because the manufacturers cannot get men to work.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
St. Louis ExposItion Directora

st. Louis, Mo. May 2.-The board of d. rectors of the Louisiana Purchase Exh1- bitfon Company held its first meeting to- day and organized for business. Ex-Gov- ernor David F. Francis was unanimously elected president of the board Other of- 6cers were elected as follows. Vice presi- dents. c. H. Spencer. 8. M Kennard. D. M. Houser, C. P. Waldridge, S. W. Cobb. O. H. Huttis, A. Gehner and P. c. Hou-. teau. Treasurer. William H. Thompson. Secretary Walter B. Stephens.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
VIII Tour United states.

London. May s.--A dispatch to the Daily Express from Vienna says that P,ietro Masca gni. the Italian composer. has signed contract for tour of the Uni ted States. He will start october IS and take with him an orchestra of eigflty members His personal stipend will be f2oo0 . week for eight WeekA
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
New Order for cItixsns.

Rome May s.-Capitan Fiacass of this city announces that King Victor Eman- uei will sign a decree next Sunday creat- ing new order, to be known as the od- der of Knights Of Labor. which will be conferred upon citizens. including work men, distinguished in the study of labor questions or the amelioration Of the con dition of the laboring classes.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
Extension of M- X. q r. Road.

San Antonio. Tex. May 2.-The exten- sion of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway from the main line at Smith, vile to this city. distance of 100 miles. has been completed. and the first regular passenger train reached here over it's own tracks tonight. Regular service has been inaugurated. President Rouse and other officials are in the city.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
Eteet of Mr,. NstIon,s Woris.

TopekA Kas.. May 2.-Mrz Nations crusade against the saloon has resulted In movement to purity Kansas politics A permanent organization of the gfand chapter of the law enforcensnt isag,se of Kansas has heen affected. and h every citd. town and hamlet in the stats loca1 chapter is 10 De egnolished
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
Hefuse to cIose saIoons.

Kansas City, Mo. May 2.-The police commissioners have refused the request of the special committee of the law and ordinance enforcement league to close the saloons on Sunday and today the league called a mass meeting for tomorrow night to take the first steps toward pet!- tioning Governor Cookery, to remove these officials.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
Will Change PIa Iron svndlcate

Berlin. May a-rhe pig iron syndicate of Cologne has decided to be converted into limited liability company for term of five years on conditions binding the members more closely. Under the new arrangement, members must sell their product to the company, which in turn will sell to the consumer.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
aeheIa Are pefeattd.

London. May s-Dispatches from Mo- rocco says the sherenan army recently defeated the rebels in the suz district and took refuge in Timinit.
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
New coIn.aaf.

santiago, de Chfli. May IA brilliant comet was seen after sunsAs this evening in the western sky
The age-herald., 1901-05-03
THE WEATHER.

ALABAMA-FAIR AND WARM FRI DAT AND SATURDAY; VARIABLE WINDS. MOSTLY soUTHWESTERLY.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-01-10

Moses Perkins head the list under
stand that he and the lamented Th0n,-
as Jackson used to ship butter ana
eggs on shares. and It Seems approprL
ate that he should hev this great hon
or"
Moses got up and began to talk OF
George Washington and Bunker Hill.
but Deacon Spooner raped him down
and held him to the case In hand. Then
he tried to say somethin about the
glorious Fourth; but, bein choked on
ag'in. he took the paper and put his
name down fur Is cents. he explain
ed. however. that that was only start
or and that his sympathetic heart could
be depended upon to do as much ~
any other heart in Jericho. The paper
went round, and men put down their
names from Is to so cents. Each one
had an explanation to make. He was
only THROWN out feeler, but could be
depended upon for 500 II there was
need of it. The Glm Of $3.50 had bin
raised and there was general feelin
all through the crowd that Jericho was
doin herself proud when Lish Billings
came saunterin In. Deacon Spooner at
once explained the case to him and
added:
"Lish, you are known to be big
hearted man, and we all know you Will
be glad to contribute to sich worthy
cause. Give us your name"
II see," said Lish as he took the pa.
per. "that you hev raised $1.S0 for .
sick and distressed widder who has
lived among us for Is years."
1--WE hev."
"And it's all goin to be hers?"
Every cent Of It."
"And you want me to make II up to
81 and do old Jericho proudT
That's 1t, Lish."
''Waal, you'll hev to excuse me. The
widder don't happen to need the con-
tributions Of our throbbin and sympa-
thetic hearts. She died about an hour
ago. and her sister Is comm down from
Albany 10 bury herr M. QUAD.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-01-10

and we'll lighted hall. All Of the
rooms on this floor open into the
hallway.
The business office is room f5}xl5l
in the clear and is we'll lighted and
ventilated, and takes in the handsome
bay window seen in the engraving.
10 is furnished with desks, tables,
typewriters, and other necessary ad.
juncts to business Office.
Opening out Of this room but shut
off by large rolling door, is the pri'
yate office of the business manager.
A large closet for storing literature
opens out of this room.
To the rear OF the business office Is
the reception room, l5txl5l, and a
lobby of the same size and dimensions
is the next room to the west. These
three rooms can be thrown together
by opening the large rolling doors. A
washroom and clothes closet complete
the complement Of rooms occupied by
the company.
These rooms are all finished in oak
with hardwood floors and, like the
bank, are heated by hot water and
lighted by electricity.
At the annual meeting OF the COM
pany M. G. Carlisle was elected the
business manager and now presides
with becoming dignity over this fine
suite of rooms, in which IL is a pleas
ure to do business. Mr.. Childs. the
president, is now enjoying the salu-
brious climate of Florida with his
family aud where they will undoubt.
edly remain until spring.
The building was built by Messrs.
Void s. johnson and is credit TO
their workmanship. This firm is en-
ioying an enviable reputation as con-
tractors and builders.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-01-10

MorehOuse. cashier, and the same
organization has existed until the re-
cent meeting of the board OF direct
ors.
1t speaks volumes for this solid
financial institution when IL Is known
that for more than twenty years its
management has remained without a
change, while its conservative busi-
ness methods have laid the founda.
tion for splendid business and made
it one OF the strongest financial in
stitutions in the state enjoying, as 1t
does, the utmost confidence Of busi-
ness men at home and abroad.
The chief factor I'm this business
success has been Mr.. Morehouse, the
retiring cashier. His untiring energy,
good judgment and keen business sa-
gacity has built up a business that
will stand as monument to his men,
ory long after that worthy gentleman
has retired from the active duties of
life. His elevation to the office OF
president will only tend to tighten his
lahors in the bank and afford him the
rest and recreation he has so well
earned.
His successor as cashier, Mr.. III. III.
Reeves, comes 70 his duties ripe 10
experience and In every way qualified
for the duties that will devolve upon
him He is gentleman in every way
worthy the esteem and confidence of
the patrons OF the bank and the Rec
IsTER bespeaks the good will of the
business community.
AT the meeting on Tuesday evening
a resolution was introduced authoriz.
ing an increase OF the capital and sur
plus to $45,00o, which Of itself is a
sufficient guaranty Of the prosperity
and stableness OF this banking corpor-
alton.
For the safety OF depositors the
bank carries insurance on all moneys
In its vaults, thus insuring them
against loss In case OF burglary. 1t Ia
these careful and conservative meth.
DDS that have made the bank popular
and the REGISTER trusts IL may ever
continue To prosper along the lines OF
good business management.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-01-10

front is of Jasper from the well known
quarries of Jasper, Mimi The stones
were all hewn at the quarries and
shipped to this city all ready to be set
up. The cap stones over the two
front entrances are polished Jasper
and are said to be, by the man who
did the work, the finest piece Of work
that he ever turned out.
The sign over the windows, the
trimmings at top and base OF bay
window, and the coruice. are made OF
heavy copper, II pounds to the square
yard. The window in center Is one OF
the largest plates IN the city and
measures SKIP feet with an "rDamen-
tai top pi zee which is bevel edge plate
loaded, a very beautiful piece OF work,
The banking room is 36x2o feet Ia
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-01-10

vhe married, said, rNow I'll be my own
mistress" finds herself a slave to house
hold cares and duties.
And oh how much that woman needs
the rest sometimes. She brushes and
scrubs, and rolls pastry, her temples
khrobbing, her back aching, her nerves
quivering under the stress of pain.
What she would give If she could just
creep upstairs and throw herself on the
bed in darkened room and rest.
Rest would temporarily relieve the
strain, doubtless, but il would be the
same story over again tomorrow. The
seal need of weak, nervous women is
mot rest, but strength, and that real need
Is fully met and satisfied by DIR. Pierce's
Fsyorite Prescription. II makes weak
women strong and sick women we'll It
removes the causes of women's weak
ness, regulates the periods, dries weak
ering drains, heals inflammation and
liberation, and cures female weakness.
Ithanquilizes Il the nerves, encourages the
appetite and induces restful sleep. VA
vorite Prescription contains no alcohol,
seither opium, cocaine, nor any other
ssrcotc. It is purely vegetable pre-
paration and will agree with the weakest
constitution.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-01-10
FREE OF CHARGE.

Any adult suffering from cold set
tied on the breast, bronchitis, throat
or lung troubles OF any nature, who
will call at Binford's New Pharmacy,
will be presented with a sample bottle
OF Boschee's German Syrup, free OF
charge. Only one bottle given to one
person, aud none to children without
order from parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such sale as Bochee's German Syrup
in all parts Of the civilized world
Twenty years ago millions OF bottles
were given away, and your druggist
win tell you its success was marvellous.
IL Is really the only throat and lung
remedy generally endorsed by physi-
clans. One Is cent bottle will cure or
prove its value. Sold by all dealers in
all civilized countries.
Get Green's Prize Almanac.