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The age-herald., 1902-03-18
FARE DOWN sTRIKERs' SIGN.
Employe of Southern Railway Arrested
 at Selma.

Selma, March 17.-(Special.) )-There was an interesting case in the Mayors court this morning. growing out of the strike of the Machinists' Union on the Southern Railway The prisoner at the bar was MT. A. w. A1er, Sr, perhaps the oldest employe in the railroad shops in this city. He was arrested on a warrant charging him With malicious destruction of prop erty," sworn out by MT. w. F. Foster, secretary of the local lodge of the American Machinists' Union. It seems that on the side of the old grist mill out near the Southern Railway shops the local lodge of the Machinists' Union had posted a sign, which read: Attention, Machinists You are earn estly asked to stay away from the Southern Railway Company's shops in this city and other points where the above company has shops. A strike Is on for the nine-hour day. By order of Selma Lodge No. 298. Do not destroy this notice"
 passing the sign, which was painted on cloth and tackled on the side of the building pulled the same down and tore 1t into shreds. MT. Foster there upon swore out warrant, as is stated above, and this morning in the Mayors court the case was heard, MT. Dan Partridge of the firm of Pettus, lief fries & Partridge defending MT. Acker After the hearing of the evidence the Mayor asked the attorneys to submit briefs on the law in the case, and Twill announce his decision tomorrow morn ing.
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Sisters Tell of Trouble Before
 Girls Tragic Death
SEEN WITH DEFENDANT LAST
When She Laughed In His Face He Told Her the Laugh Would Be On the Other Side-The
 Court Room Crowded.

Elizabeth City, N. C., March 17.-Miss Ollie Cropsey. a sister of the dead girl, | testified today in the Wilcox trial She | said that Wilcox had been very attentive to Nellie since June of 1898. They were l on friendly terms until September of last year, when they began to quarrel Wilcox | gave Nellie several presents and often took her to places of amusement boat riding and driving. Wilcox called after they quarreled in September. but Nellie would hardly speak to him. The night Nellie disappeared, witness said, Wilcox called and sat in the parlor till 1. o'clock, when he asked Nellie to speak with him in the hall. he was never again seen alive by any member of the family Wn- cox, according to the witness, said he had left her on the porch crying.
 Another Sister Testifles.
 Miss Carrie Cropsey, sister of Miss Ollie Cropsey, corroborated the latter's testi- mony, and then Leonard Owens, river hand, testified to meeting the defendant on the street near the witness house and passing a few words with him. Witness went straight to his room, and as he be- gan to pull off his clothes the clock struck 12.
 Wilcox had appeared to be in his usual mood.
 Chief of Police W. c. Dawson swore that he went to the Wilcox home at 3:lo in the morning and carried the defendant over to MT. Cropseys. Wilcox declared that he could not understand what had become of the girl, and said he had left her on the porch crying. Wilcox was not inclined to talk. but answered questions as they were asked him. He told Mrs Cropsey that he could swear that he did not know where Nellie was.
 Nell Laughed In His Face.
 On the way to the Cropsey dwelling the defendant had told witness that Nell had laughed in his face, and that he told her the laugh would be on the other side
 When arrested on the night of the 2Oth Wilcox put on his working clothes, and witness did not see any wet clothing in the room Dawson and two civil engineers gave interesting measurements as to the distances and depth of the water In front of the Cropsey residence, showing there was shelving of the water to bed Of the river. Bushes, trees, the Summer house and fish house obstruct the view from the dwelling to the river
 The courtroom was packed during the whole afternoon session. A number ladies were in attendance besides the Cropsey girls and the Wilcox girls. The stolid indifference which has hitherto characterized the prisoner has given way. and he seemed deeply interested in the testimony of the witnesses.
 Parker, who has been considered the star witness for the state, will be put on the stand tomorrow.
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CROPS BADLY DAMAGED
Rains Causing Conecuh Farmers Con. siderable Trouble In Plantinq.

Evergreen, March 17.-(SpeciaI. .)-The conditions of farming in Conecuh County up to the present time are very discour- aging. The extreme cold weather and the recent heavy rains have left the land in such condition that 1t is impossible to do much work towards farming. Many farmers that come here from every sec ton of Conecuh County state that they have not been able to put blow in the ground on account of the soil being sc extremely wet. while others have man. aged to plant some corn. but nothing else A steady rain fell all day Friday and Friday night in this section, causing the streams to again swell and also makina the ground terribly wet and unfit for blowing. Unless good weather prevails soon so seeds can be planted, crops around here will be very late. The farm. CTS are much discouraged. but are com. pelled to stand by the inevitable.
The age-herald., 1902-03-18
SCOTTSBORO
Grand Jury Finds Books of County
 Officials Neatly Kept.

Scottsboro March 17.-(Special. )-The grand jury. after a two-weeks' session, submitted a final report and was dis charged by Judge Bilbro Saturday after noon. Ninety-one true bills were returned.
 The committee appointed to examine the books of the various county officials re- port all neatly kept and their accounts correct. The jury finds that the treasurer has on hand of the general fund $3,57O66; fine and forfeiture fund. g. .08; bridge fund $17.11. The report especially commended Sheriff Austin for the excellent manner in which the affairs of the jail and his of flee are conducted. The Jury did not deem 1t expedient at present to undertake the erection of new courthouse for Jack son County.
 The past week closed the civil docket of the Circuit Court although the case of P. w. Keith vs. James Wilhelms could not be finished. and will probably be con- cluded today (Monday.) For the remaining two weeks the criminal docket will oc- cupy the court, the docket being unus- ually large, and a special term of court may be called to relieve the situation.
 Oscar Ambrester, charged with distilling whisky and George Thurman, charged with retailing, have been surrendered by bondsmen and sent to the care of the federal authorities in Huntsville.
 N. B. Forrest Camp, Confederate Vet erans, held their weekly meeting in the office of the Circuit Court clerk, F. D.. Hurt, Saturday afternoon. Beyond the decision to contribute funds for the erec- tion of a home for Confederate soldiers of Alabama there was little business transacted. The next meeting of the camp will be held the first Saturday in April.
 The report has been received here that the body of Jese Pasey, a little negro waif who was about town some time past, had been found near the track of the Southern Railway, between here and Hol- lywood. It Is surmised that he had either fallen or been knocked from a train.
The age-herald., 1902-03-18
DANGEROUS SURGERY Should Be the Last Resort.

Many people suffer from piles, because after trying various lotions. salves and ointments without relief or cure, they come to the conclusion that a surgical operation Is the last resort and rather than submit to the shock and risk to life of an operation, prefer to suffer on; very often, however the afflicted one Is over persuaded to resort to the knife, and even though the operation is appar- ently successful. and there Is complete recovery from the shock incident there to- the result is invariably the same; the piles sooner or later return because their cause has not been removed. This result Is a logical one. inasmuch as the knife removes the effects of the disease only while the cause remains as before. There is claimed to be a rendy which does re- move the cause. hence eradicating the disease. and that is the Pyramid Pile Cure; it is in the form of a suppository, Is applied directly to the parts affected, and brings about a complete cure. quietly and painlessly. In this connection the testimony of MT. John Cullen Bryant the well known bookseller of Havernili' Mass, Is of unusual interest.
 'I desire to contribute an unsolicited, but purely voluntary testimonial in favor of Pyramid Pile Cure. I have suffered for more than twenty years with hem orrhoids, and have consulted numerous physicians and expended a great deal Of money for m edicines that did me no good. I had often seen Pyramid Pile Cure ad- vertised, but hesitated for months before buying same. thinking it patent or quack remedy that had not merit; but having tried every other remedy prescrib- ed I was finfally persuaded one year ago to try Pyramid Pile Cure. I bought a fifty cent package at the drug store,
 l,o k1xy cured. the past year has been the only year of my life worth living during the past twenty years, and nothing but the Pyramid remedies have wrought this change. I offer this testimony for the benefit of suffering humanity"
The age-herald., 1902-03-18
Every Miller Had the Opportunity.

Nearly all mills made pure flour before the Anti-Adulteration League was or ganized The league was organized when the adulteration of flour first began. and was designed to stop 1t In it's incipiency. Every miller in the United States was invited to join the league, but the fact that he had to make oath that he never had and never would adulterate his flour, and, in addition had to put up a forfeit of s1,000 to strengthen his oath. caused large number to hesitate and finally to decline. Bransford Milis. manufac- turer of the Clifton were among the first to join. because 1t never had and never expected to adulterate it's -four. Is not such a stand worth considering when you buy flour with which to feed your children. especially when poisonous mineral Is being used to adulterate itf We think so. Then order Clifton" of your erooeE
The age-herald., 1902-03-18
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, March 17.-(Special.)-Pet tions are being circulated through Madi- son County asking Hon. R. B. Spragins, Judge Richard w. Walker and Capt. A. s. Fletcher to become candidates for the State Senate and Legislature respective ly. The three gentlemen will be supported by the Democrats of the county who op- pose the call for an early primary April s.
 Rev. W. w. Lee, young Baptist min ister of Greensboro. formerly pastor of the Dallas Avenue Baptist church of thu, city. and Miss Lima Coffey will be mar ried at Coffey Station, in Jackson Coun- ty, on March 26.
 R. E. Pettus. president of the Hunts vile Chamber of Commerce, has been notified of his appointment as one of the Eighth district committee to have charge of the Alabama exhibit at the St. Louis Exposition. The appointment was made by Chairman w. P. Lay of the Alabama Commercial and Industrial Association.
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TUSCALOOSA
People of the State Anxious to Know
 About the Dispensary.

Tuscaloosa, March 17.-(Special.) )-Mayor W. c. Cochrane is receiving numerous letters regarding the dispensary. Many are anxious to know of it's profits, its effect on the commerce of the city and of the institution from moral stand- point. Those who were in favor of the dispensary are pleased. both from finan- cial and moral standpoint, and even those who were it's bitterest enemies are com pelled to admit that it is a perfect suc- cess. Many towns over the state are clamoring for a like institution. A gen. tleman from Mont gomery, well up in af- fairs of that city, stated while here last week that it was very probable that there would be quite a race between the dispensary and saloons there at their next election.
 Miss Carrie Leland has returned from
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HE SENDS 1T FREE TO MEN.

The following letter from churn manu- facturer speaks for itself:
 Dear Editor-If any of your readers are suffering from Lost Manhood, Nervous Debility, Shrunken Organs, Sexual Weak ness, etc., and want sure. quick cure. tell them to write to me and I will gladly send them free prescription with full directions Tor a home treatment in plain. sealed envelope-one that I know will do the work. There is no charge whatever: just tell them to write me in confidence and I will show them how to avoid scheming medical quacks and regain their health without personal embarrassment Yours respectfully.
 THOS. BRADFORD,
 23O Bradford Bldg. Cincinnati, O. 3-9-1m-su- -tu-th
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following deeds have been placed on record:
 Birmingham Realty Company to J. B. Adams 1-2b-o2. sl5Oo. lot ls. block 174 Bir- mingham
 Birmingham Realty Company to R. B. swyer. 2-21-o2, ssss5. s1s lost ?, block 75S. Birmingham, and lots and in same block.
 R. B. Smyer and wife to Republic Land Company, S-15-o2, $1645, Sls lot ?. block 75S. part s1s lot 8 same block all in Birming- ham.
 M. P. Mobley to Mrs. B. Gayle 12-s-01. s15OO. lot M. J. Crump survey, in town ship 26, section II. range B.
 Priclxly Ash Bitters cures disease of the kidneys, cleanses and strengthens the
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plead guilty to working in an Illicit dis. tillery and was fined $1O0. The cass against John T. Hilton charged with illic. it distilling was abated by reason of de. Iendants death D. B. McDaniel was found guilty of counterfeiting a signature 10 money order. S. R. Rankin is on trial
 charged with a similar offense Tho criminal docket will probably be finished this week when the civil docket will be taken up. About sixty cases will be tried.
The age-herald., 1902-03-18
SELMA

Selma, March 17-(SpecialD D-The spring term of the Circuit Court con- vened this morning, with Hon. H. F. Reese presiding in place of Judge John Moore, who is i'll. MT. Reese presides with becoming dignity, and this being his first experience on the bench many of his friends were pres ent when court opened. The docket is rather small, but the work is being dis posed of with great ease.
The age-herald., 1902-03-18
Want Manly to Take Place.

Washington, March 17.-Joseph Manly of Augusta, Me, the Maine member of the Republican National Committee, is being pressed by the administration to accept the office of first assistant postmaster general, but it is not yet known whether Mir. Manly will accept
The age-herald., 1902-03-18
CLOUDBURST IN CONECUH. Murder Creek On Rampage as a Re suit, Causing Much Damage.

Evergreen, March H-(SpeciaD-For the second time this section of the State has been visited by cloudbsrst the lightning, rain and thunder and wind being terrific all through Saturday night till day light Sunday morning. when it held up.
 to keep them up all night that for two hours the rain came down in torrents, the
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Birmingham, where she has been visiting relatives.

Birmingham, where she has been visiting relatives.
 Last evening the choir of the Methodist Church gave a delightful song service to a well filled house. The programme con sisted of solos, duets, quartettes and anthems. The solos were rendered by Mr. Charles B. Williams Dr. Julian c. Perkins and Miss Nan Neblett The cor net solo by MT. Hungerford was particu- larly enjoyed.
 The repairs on the bridge at Fosters Ferry will begin at very early date.
 Mrs. W. T. Perry and daughter of Jack son, Tenn, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. D. J. Perry.
 MT. F. B. Hull has been in the city representing the Pauly Jail Building Com many of St Louis who received the con tract for the building of the new addi- Son of the county jail. the amount being SCqS7
The age-herald., 1902-03-18
Birminehamers Visit Governor.

Governor Jelks returned to the Capital this morning from Eufaula, where he spent Sunday with his family He was a very busy man during the day with off cial matters and receiving many callers.
 Among the callers were Col A. H. Ste vens and Mr E. Lesser of Birmingham. These gentlemen were in the city on pri- vate business and their visit to the ex- ecutive office was purely social.
 Both Colonel Stevens and MT. Lesser are very ardent admirers of Governor Jelks. Colonel Stevens Is member of the Gov ernor's staff. a position he has held. by the way, consecutively under four Gov ernors. Colonel Stevens, like the Gov ernor, is an "old Barbour County boy"
 Volume 12S of the Alabama Supreme Court Reports has been issued and Is now ready for distribution.
The age-herald., 1902-03-18

Capt R. T. Barber has received in- formation of his handsome Elk pin, which he lost in Meridian some time ago. It was carried to Columbia, Tenn, and disposed of, and the Elk lodge at that point communicated with the lodge here.
The age-herald., 1902-03-18
GADSDEN.
While Playing With a Pistol a Little
 Boy Shoots His Sister.

Gadsden, March 17-(Special)- l)-Sunday afternoon while playing with a pistol, Harrison, the small son of Leonard Mack ey near Centre, discharged the weapon, the ball taking effect in the forehead of his little sister, Etta May. The little girl is still alive. but the brains are oozing from the wound, and her recovery seems impossible.
The age-herald., 1902-03-18

Selma lodge of Elks have adopted plan whereby the nucleus for a building fund already on hand will be greatly added to. The plan is to issue thirty-five life certificates to the high est bidders among the members, no bids to be received for less than $1OO. The Elks expect to erect about $15,- 0U0 building.
The age-herald., 1902-03-18

Word reached the city yesterday of the death during Friday night last of Mrs. M. A. Hare, at Orrville, this county. The deceased was the relict of the late c. W. Hare, who died about twelve years ago. and was the mother of MT. R. B. Hare of Orrville and w. c. Hare of Tuskegee. She was a sis ter of MT. w. B. Crumpton of Mont gomery.
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the ball taking effect in the forehead of his little sister, Etta May The little girl is still alive, but the brains are oozing from the wound, and her recovery seems impossible.
 Rev. H. G. Davis, president of the Athens Female College was in Gadsden several days looking at the Belleview Ho- tel property as a location for his school He proposed to rent the property for 1902 and pay 5000 for same. provided he was given the option to purchase at the end of the year at the price of SIS, 4O0 So far no deal has been made. This is a hand some building. and was erected at a cost of $45,OO0 by the Gadsden Land and Im- provement Company, and was never a success as a hotel until last year, and under the management of MT. Louie Hart it was a decided success.
 The Etowah Rifles have received their new uniforms. They are the regulation blue. A meeting of the Rifles is called by Captain Echols for Tuesday night, and the Rifles will dress up in their new uni- forms.
 The Alabama delegation in Congress has reelected Hon. John L. Burnett of the seventh Congressional district to repre- sent them the Democratic Congress sonal committee.
 The children of w. G. Guest of Fort Payne, while playing recently found a railroad torpedo. Not knowing what it was they tried to open it. They took 1t to their father. MT. Guest took it to a block of wood and tried to cut 1t open with an ax. when it exploded, burning MT. Guest on the face and one hand
 Buna Vista- the little S-months-old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. M. P. Stephens of Readbrake, died Thursday and was inferred Friday.
 4. B. Freeman, travelling passenger agent of the Queen and crescent Route and c. H. Morgan, traveing passenger agent of the Texas and Pacific, were in Gadsden Saturday in the interest of their roads as the route for the Confederate Veterans to take to the reunion They of- fer special through train, with a stop over at Vicksburg. Miss, giving ample time to visit the historical battle grounds
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.Recora of Com1ks.

In the first division of the City Court the case of Atticus H. Mullen pro ami vs. the Birmingham Railway Light and Power Company is on trial. Plaintiff is suing for $500 damages alleging that while passenger on a car going to East Lake he was unIawfully assaulted by the conductor and put off the car.
 In the second division of this court the case of H. M Shearin vs. Allen Sims ct al. an ejectment suit, is on trial
 Tn the Circuit Court the case of Will liam Lintner vs. the Birmingham South ern Railway Company is on trial. Plaint- if is suing for $500 damages for the loss of his wifes society whom he alleges was injured by being struck by an engine while crossing defendants track in a buggy.
 In the Criminal Court the case of pr. E. E. Bragg which involves the question whether osteopathy Is the practice of medicine was to have been taken up on a rehearing but was continued to allow counsel to file briefs. The Criminal Court will adjourn in few days until the April term.
 In the United States Court A R. MfiIs
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Alabama's Official Directory.


 The department of state has just caused to be issued a very valuable Alabama Official Directory" which is now ready for distribution. The work was compiled by Chief Clerk A. T. Sexton of the de- partment of state, and 1t contains much information of state and county officials. with other data It is the most complete volume of it's kind that has yet been is- sued, containing lists of all state officials, their employees, all state boards, field tional Guard, the judiciary, members oi Congress, the Legislature, all county of- ficials. including probate judges, sheriffs, tax collectors, tax assessors, treasurers, tax commissioners circuit clerks, regis ters in chancery, county solicitors, sur veyors, coroners, commissioners, super intendents of education, pension exam iners, registrars and officials of county and city courts.
 Under the caption of Miscellaneous" is found the Alabama electors for President and Vice President in 1900: state instftu- tions with their heads of control holi- days; population by counties from 1870 to 1900; population of incorporated cities and towns; interest and statutes; roster of Constitutional Conventions; vote for call or conVention; vote for adoption of Con- stitution; vote for President in 1900.
 The publication is intended for free dis tribution, but only a limited number of copies were printed.
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MT. and Mrs. R. E. Roe visited friends in Birmingham yesterday.

MT. William Grant, lately assistant mining engineer for the Pratt City division of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company, but now super, intendent of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company, at Searles. Ala, was in town yesterday visiting his family.
 Mir Ed Donaldson will return to Helena tomorrow, after several days visit to relatives here.
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osTEoPATHY.
T. C. NORRIS,
Osteopathist.

Graduate under Dr. A. T. Still. founder
 of the Science. Kirksviile. Mo.) Rooms 502 and 5O4 Jefferson Co. Bank Bldg. cor. 2d ave. and 21st st.. Bir- iningham, Ala; take elevator on 2d ave. Examination at office free.
 Phone: Bell 19o. Hours: to 12. 2 to 5 p. m Literature furnished on application.
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MONEY READY FOR
 SCHOOL TEACHERS
$350,000 In the Treasury
 Ready for the Tutors
STATE DIRECTORY ISSUED
Contains List of All State Officials and Their Employees, All State Boards Field Staff and Line Officers
 of the Militia.

Montgomery. March 17.-(Spec1al. )-The public school teachers in Alabama will be enriched by the receipt or about $780, 900 within the next few days
 The money for the regular quarterly payment is being sent out to the several county superintendents of education as fast as Superintendent Abercrombie ap- proves the pay rolls. The payments for this quarter will reach about s35O, 600, which is some larger than the usual pay ment