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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03
FIRE IN MARION,
 $SO,OOO DAMAGES
]. c. LovELAcE G co. SUSTAIN HEAVIEST Loss- SELMA IS ASKED FOR AIp-MANY MER- CHANTS LOSE.

Marion. August 2.-(speciaI.) )-Marion was visited last night by fire which threatened for time to destroy almost the entire business portion of the town. The fire broke out in the store of J. c. Lovelace & Co.,. at eleven o'clock and soon the entire building was in flames.
 The Selma fire department was tele- phoned for but the flames had been got ten under control before 1t reached here and the train was not unloaded.
 The King hotel. the largest building in the town. caught several times. but was saved by the bucket brigade. When could not be obtained and almost every merchant within two blocks moved his stock, causing considerable damage to the store were destroyed, together with the building. The loss to the firm alone on stock and building will amount to about s25,000. The safe has not been examined and the loss to books and papers cannot be as,ertained.
 Insurance on stock amounted to $95oo carried by the London and Lancanshire, Commercial Union and Teutonian, New Orleans. Insurance on building $3oOO car ried by London and Lancanshire-
 The stock and building of J. D. Smith & Co.,. drygoods. were also damaged Dr. C. R. Johnson, who occupied an office Tn the Lovelace building sustained a loss in books, furniture and medical in- struments amounting to 5000 Insured for $2cO.
 The origin of the fire is unknown. It was discovered by Night Watchman Jor- dan Tucker W. H. Lovelace. tha man. ager of the firm of J. c. Lovelace & Co., was out of town and reached home just as the fire was gotten under control.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03
ANNISTON
Samuel ChadweII, Pioneer of the City,
 Dies, Aged s2 Years.

Anniston, August 2.-(Special.) )-Died, at the family residence, corner of Twen- sy-first street and Gurnee avenue, at { o'clock p. m. Thursday, Samuel Chad well. The deceased was in his s3d year, a pioneer citizen of Anniston and one of the oldest inhabitants of the state, coming to Alabama in 1s40, when a mere lad from Hamilton county, Ten nessee, where he was born in 1921. He lived in Talladega county until he came to Woodstock, as 1t was then known, as manager of the large furnace inter- ests of Tyler & Noble, before the town of Anniston was formed, and has re- sided in Anniston ever since He leaves a widow, a daughter and an invalid son and two married daughters, Mrs. T. R. Johnson of Anniston and Mrs. J. B. Thurman of Atlanta, and the widow and three children of his son. the late Will liam Chadwell, who preceded him to the grave only a few months.
 The members of Blue Mountain lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, on Thursday evening presented to Joseph Saks, past noble grand of the lodge, a handsome diamond ring. The presen- tation speech was made by Past Grand Master A. F. McGhee, in which he spoke of the high regard in which Mir. Saks was held by the members, and the ring was but a small token of esteem and appreciation of his past efforts for the advancement of the lodges interests. MT. Saks replied in a very feeling man. ner expressing his appreciation of the gift.
 The Rev. W. D. Gay of Montgomery opened his campaign in Anniston yes-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
BY B. w. BRUMLEY.

in sending considerable of it's business out of town. The tailors claim jurisdic ton only over and above a certain price, They claim that this firm sends a class of work which properly comes under their Jurisdiction away from town, where the label is not demanded.
 J. P. Ogeltree, district organizer of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners who has been acting as business agent for the local organizations for sew eral months is in Jacksonville, Fla, as a representative of the national organiza- ton. A big strike is on there. A letter the other day conveyed the information that he was meeting with a great deal of success and that ultimate victory seemed assured.
 N. M. Chambless, president of Local No S8, steam engineers, has been serving | for the past week as business agent of the two locals in the district, No. SS and No. 123, the later located at Bessemer and he is meeting with much success. He has succeeded in unionizing several big con- tract jobs and manufacturing plants and has secured a quantity of applications for membership. Before becoming busi- ness agent he was chief engineer at the St. Vincent hospital.
 The carpenters placed another business agent in the field in the person of Will liam Mosley on Thursday night. R. E. l.. Connally, formerly secretary of the Bir- mingham Trades Council, is acting as business agent during MT. Ogletree's ab- sence, but there is more work than one man can attend to, so MT. Mosley was put In.
 W. A. Harris Is representing the Mill Mems union, which Is organized under the United Brotherhood of carpenters and Joiners as business agent and Is bringing quite number of members into the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03
SELMA
Ex-Governor Johnston Makes Address
 to Dallas Citizens.

Selma, August 2.-(Special.)-Toda at neon ex-Governor Johnston addressed a fair crowd at the courthouse There were about three hundred in attendance, the most of whom were Jelks supporters. He criticised the constitution in many ways and in the next breath claimed that in his hands as governor it would be per fectly safe. He made practically the same speech here as he has made else where except he boasted of his achieve ments in reconstruction times when he was chairman of the Dallas county exe- cutive committee ard said that he or ganized the old lightning committee un- der whose direction was begun the cor ruption of the ballot box. When he refer led to Dallas county having given nearly tion there was loud and prolonged ap- plause.
 It was expected he would come out fat footed and announce that he was for Senator Pettus. Instead he said, that it had been charged that he would not qualify end would let the lieutenant gov eInor qualify. To fbis he wanted to state that he intended to be governor just four years; that when he ran for the senate he wanted his rame put on the ticket and every democrat given an opportunity of voting for him.
 T have no objection to ,s many sena- tors as you ws mt beirg sent from Dallas county" said the ex-governor, and hearty applause was given this orly ref crence to his different opinion two years ego He spoke an hour and forty min utes and had good attention throughout considerable applause being given him at times.
 The south bound midnight passenger train on the Southern from Birmingham ian over a negro this side of Wilton this morning, killing him instantly. With a companion the unfCrtunata negro had sat ooNn on the sl1e of the rails to rest. An inviting bed of cipders in the centre of the track caused Linn to lay back on it and falling asleep the train came along and litte1 ally cut him in shreds. His com- Ianion fell over in the grass when sleep overcame him and consequently escap- ed injury.
 Mrs. Caroline Si6lrson, the old lady who broke her hip Thursday night died this mol ming at the infirmary from the irjury. She was 75 years of age and could not stand the shock cf the fracture.
 About midnight lest night a telephone message came fU)ul Marion asking that the fire department be sent as the town seemed likely to be dt stroyed. The steam fire engine and the hose wagon were quickly loaded on a special train, got ten ready by the Sootnern, but just be- fore it pulled out word came that the fire was under control.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03
GENEVA
County Democratic Committee Lets
 Down Bars to White Men.

Geneva, August 2.-(SpeciaD-The coun- ty democratic executive committee met here today and let down the bars. It in- vited every white man who believed in the principals of democracy, would support the nominee of the party and was legal voter, under the late constitution, to participate in the primary.
 Ex-Gov. J. w. Brooks was in town today and announced his candidacy for representative from this county in the next legislature. He Is one of the regis trars for this county and has just com pleted his work, having registered 2790 voters. Not a single negro registered. He Is loud in his advocacy for Governor Jelks and says this county will vote for him on August 20 by large majority. Senator Brooks is quite popular.
 Geneva got her first bale of cotton yes- terday It was raised by MT. Metcalf liv- ing five miles from here. J. J. Johnston & Co. bought 1t, paying 10A cents per pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03
SCOTTSBORO
Marriage of Prominent Couple Takes
 Place.

Scottsboro. August 2.-(Special. )-Miss Lizzie Keele and Authur l.. Sutton will be united fin marriage at Paint Rock this evening. The bride Is the daughter of c. c. Keele, a prominent merchant and hotel proprietor at Paint Rock. MT. Sutton Is leading druggist of the same town.
 Mrs. John Francisco died Monday morning at this place, after long illnesss. She was 57 years of age, and leaves a husband and SIX children.
 J. D. Eby of Philadelphia, Pa, has closed a deal with R. Scott Parks for Santa Cave. paying $500 for same MT. Eby will develop the fertilizer in the thousand acres of land adjoining the cave.
 Senator John T. Morgan has appoint ed Frank King as cadet to the United States Naval academy at Annapolis He is a son of Colonel King of New Orleans and Mrs. Fannie V. King, elder daughter of Col. Alex Snodgrass of Scottsboro. Mrs. King, his mother, was one of the most brilliant newspaper women in this state.
 Will Coffey, who broke jail with Jusa Shavers last week, has been captured and returned to jail. Shavers was caught shortly after making his escape. Coffey has a record of having spent half of his life in jail and the coal mines.
 Capt. Parwick Payne has accepted an invitation to address the Camp Morgan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03
HARTSELLE
Johnston Club Is Being Organized In
 Morgan County.


 Hartselle, August 2.-tspec-a1)-A pa per Is being circulated here today by W. P. St. Clair, one of Johnston's warmest friends, asking for signatures of John ston men. meeting will be called in the near future for the purpose of organizing a Johnston club. Hartselle is centrally located in Morgan county.
 For several months the Moult on Valley oil Company has been trying to open the plugged oil well at this place. Several iron plugs were taken out, but a depth of HOO feet one was. reached which they have failed to remove, although five weeks have been spent in the effort Now they propose to move the derrick and drill a new well. A crew of hands have been employed and work or moving has been begun. Drilling will be resumed within the next ten days. The first well was drilled here in 1886 by a company whose purpose was to flnc natural gas. which they intended to pipe to the De- caturs, which were at. that time destined to soon become cities, and mad the pro- ject been a success 1t would have meant thousands to the company, but failing to find gas in paying quantities, although several streams were round. They plugged the well and retired from the field. notwithstanding oil had been found in what would now be In paying quanti- ties. It is the purpose of the Moulton Valley oil company to put down a suf- ficient number of wells to develope the field and pump the oil from them.
 A general rain fell throughout this county yesterday, which was the first since the first days of April The re- ports coming in show the crops much improved, and the indications are now that we may expect an average yield of both corn and cotton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03

terday morning at 10 o'clock on prohi- bition. The Rev. Gay will stand for governor in the coming election on the prohibition platform. His opening speech was not advertised but large crowd was present to hear him.
 The first annual meeting of the Ala bana conference of Seventh Day Ad- ventists wla be held in Anniston on August 4-18. This will also be camp meeting and a convention of the educa- tors of the denominations south of the Ohio river.
 The gubernatorial campaign in this county will be opened on the night of August g. in the circuit court room In this city. The speakers will be the can didate for lieutenant governor of the Johnston ticket Charles D. Waller, and G. J. Hall, reputed fine orator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03
SULLIGENT
Registration of Lamar Voters Show
 2240 Certificates-No Negroes.

Sulligent, August 2.-Epecial)- )-The registration of voters closed in Lamar county last night with a total of 234O reg istered Of thus number all are white not a single negro having ben ganted a certificate. Only six petitions are on file from negroes for certificates. Tha registration list now shows that the vot- ing strength of the beats will be consid- erably changed. This beat having heres tofore been much stronger than any other beat now takes second place.
 An unfortunate accidnt happened hert yesterday by which w. J. Paul, prom- inent farmer lost his life. MT. Paul and a tenant by the name of Gilchrist were out hunting. and while running after a squirrel Gilchrist fell down and his gun was discharged, the load striking Paul under the shoulder blade. causing in- stant death. Mir. Paul leaves a widow and several small children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03
NEW DECATUR.
J. D. Hutton Buys Stock In First Ma
 tlonal Bank.

New Decatur, August 2.-(speciaL)-J. D. Hutton of Shelbyville, Tenn, has bought block of stock in the First Ma tional bank, Decatur, from Col. c. (. Harris. Colonel Harris will continue to be the banks president and NIT. Hutton has been elected a director of the bank.
 ~The contract has been let for an Odd fellows temple to be built at once on East Moulton street
 Machinery has commenced to arrive for the enlargement of the Louisville and Nashville railroad shops here There shops now emrloy 1900 men, and the ca- pacity Is to be doubled This change will add fully 4OOO to the citys population.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03
TUSCALOOSA
New Firm Opens BusIness-Members
 We'll Known.

Tuscaloosa August 2.-(SpeciaD-James M. Green, who for many years has been the manager of the ladies' shoe depart ment at Friedman & Rosenau's, has re signed his position and purchased MT. Ba- ker's interest in the grocery firm of Flew ett 6 Baker MT. Green is highly esteem- ed in Tuscaloosa and the new firm will doubtless meet with deserved success.
 P. r. Brady, formerly of Tuscaloosa now of Birmingham, Is In the city for a few days.
 The sidewalks throughout the business section of the city are undergoing re- pairs. which add much to the appear ance of the streets.
 Miss Annie Taylor Donoho has gone for a visit of several weeks to relatives in Mississippi.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank M. Moody have re- turned from Maxwell's where they have been visiting relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03
MONTGOMERY
Governor Jelks Makes Appointments
 Throughout State.

Montgomery. August 2.--(Special.) l.)-The governor has made the following appoint mento:
 S. M. Meredith, to be constable in beat 13, Pike county; J. c. Tubb. to be jus tice of the peace in beat 30. Dallas coun- ty; J. Lewis, to be notary public in Bir- mingham; J. w. Roberts, to be notary public at Garley.
 Sometime since Charles D. Taylor, large merchant of Roanoke, was put into involuntary bankruptcy in the United States court here. He was cited to appear in court and refused. A day or two since Deputies Jesse W. Barnes, H. H. Mo Lemore and H. Gibson were sent up to arrest him and he fled. At last accounts he was giving his pursuers a chase. The amount involved is s60 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03

disease. The mental depression has it's corresponding womaniy weakness.
 Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription changes fearful women to cheerful women by curing the diseases which cause phys icd weakness and depression of spirits. It establishes regularity, dries unhealthy drains, heals inflammation and ulcera- ton, and cures female weakness.
 Mrs- Alice Adams. of Laboratory Washing ton Co.,, Pa, says; ~with many thanks write 10 let you know how am. 1 can say by God . help and your krtp am well. have taken six bottles of Dr. PieTce's FEvor!le Prescription and two of his Golden Medical Discovery and I cau do all my work. can't praise your inadi- oiae too highly. will recommend your medt cinss ss long as live. If any one doubts this give them my nddress.s
 "Favoite Prescription makes weak women strong and sick women well. Accept no substitute for the medicine which works wonders for weak women.
 Reap the bowels healthy by tho timely use of Doctor Pierce's Plssssnt Pellets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03
PosTMAsTERS APPOINTED.
New Free Rural Delivery at Alexandria
 Is Announced.

Washington, August 2-(Special. )-Ala- bama postmasters appointed yesterday were: Glasglow. Butler county. George w. Searcy; Middleton, Calhoun county, James D. Johnson; Wicksburg. Dale county, W. H. Gilbert.
 On September 1. next two rural free delivery routes will be established at Alexandria, Calhoun county with two carriers. The routes embrace an area of 33 square miles containing a population or one thousand. The postoffice at Middle ton will be discontinued and mail sent to Alexandria.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03
In Memory of Marlborough.

London, August 2.-There was an inter- casting ceremony at Windsor Castle today where the Duke of Marlborough had for warded banner to be placed over the bust of his famous ancestor, John Chruchill, the first Duke of Marlborough. This ceremony Is necessary each year and by carrying it out the head of the Chruchill family retains possession of Blenheim Palace which was granted by parliament to the great military leaders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03

wife who has uevery- thing she wants.' He wan Is to
 k n c W
 whats tho matter. Pat the wife can't tell. She only knows that she is de- pressed and cespondent.
 s u c h a condition is usually re- ted to some form of wornauly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03
Mrs. J. c. Prltchard Dead.

Asheville, N. C., August 2.-Mrs. Jeter c. Pritchard, wife of United States Sen ator Pritchard, died in the hospital here today. The funeral will be held tomor- row at Marshall. the senator's home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03
FEARFUL OR CHEERFUL ?

Whether a womas. as fearful ce cheer full depends not on what sine has msteri- lily, but what she Is physically. Many Sn indulgent husband ic driven almost 70 despair by the fearful outhurss of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03
Boukniaht Appointed.

Washington, August 2. - (Special.)- Talley J. Bouknight of Birmingham has been appointed a clerk in the postoffice department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03

sediment or set- ting indicates an unhealthy condi- ton of the kid- neys; If it stains your linen it Is evidence of kid- ney trouble; too frequent desire to pass 1t or pain in the back is also
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
 and Don't Know 1t.
How To Find Out.

FIJI bottle or common glass with your water and let 1t stand twenty-four hours; a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03

conVlnclng proof that the kidneys and blad- der are out of order.
 What to Do.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03

Sons of Confederate veterans at Hart sell on the occasion of their picnic on August 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03

Rom an Hyacinths and Easter Lilies now in. Time to plant.
 Godden's Seed Store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03
Notes and Personals,

Five journeymen tailors are out on strike from the shops of local tailoring establishment because of its persisted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-03

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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-08
A WINTERS NIGHT.

Hcigh-ho! for a winters night,
And how do the dead men sleep?
They SILVER not when the keen frosts
bite
No winters make them weep.
They hear no moan of the weary earth,
Thereon dreamess bed,
The while l bend DER fameless hearth
And MUNICH ut crust of bread.
Far from the wrath and wrongs of life,
Meath the wings O the dark they rert,
While am lost in the raging strife,
With the red wounds on my breast.
For a dead mans neither rich nor poor,
Under the light and rain;
The blast and the bailiff at his door
Knock and knock in vain.
And the gods may grant. or the gods
deny
Gifts where the homeless roam,
But he recks not there If the daisies die,
Or aeck his gDave like foam.
But-better a crust this winter night,
From the wealth O. the world apart,
With the memory bright Of your eyes
of light
And the life of your lips, sweetheart.
Atlanta Constitution.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-08

rowly.
HE is in that tamarind." the cap
tain decided, indicating tree few
hundred yards distant. Bradford, 60
and get him."
Radford rose and rushed forward
At sound Of the first Ecu he dropped
behind stump and waited until the
marksman had exhausted his clip"
He knew that there would then be
few seconds lull. When the last Of
the five shots We're fired he again rush
ed toward the tree. He pursued these
tactics until he had reached tree
only a hundred feet from where the
sharpshooter was hidden.
Suddenly he caught sight of some
fired. A form crashed through the
branches and fell heavily to the
ground.
"All right" called Radford to the
company, and the men came up on the
double. A few Of them went over to
examine the Filipino. The body. clad
in the blue and white cotton uniform
Of the insurgent army. lay with the
big straw hat hiding the face. One
of the men removed the hat.
"Whyw he cried, Its a woman"
Radford emitted cry like that Of a
stricken beast. and, rushing to the
body. called Dolores. Dolores" while
the men We're dumb with Amusement
"Good heaven." gasped the captain.
who had just come up; whats this?"