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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-20
How 1t Looked

Mrs. Newiywed (reading)-The corn
crop is beginning to move.
Mr.. Newlywed (half asleep)-Huh! ]
thought so from the looks of my razor.
Judge.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-20
4 contecture.

sWhat do you think they do in hell?"
asked the first man.
Match the shades" answered the
fellow who had "a little commission to
do for bis wife.-Boston Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-20
Unmarried Enxli.hwomen.

The English census returns show
that but one woman in every six re.
M.sins unma rried.-N. Y. Times
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-20
Too Much.

Mrs. Marryat- Mamma is talking OF
closing her house and coming to live
with US. Do you think you could sup
port both of us?
Mr.. Marryat-My dear, I can support
you very nicely now, but I'm afraid
your mother would be insupportabls
Catholic Standard and Times
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-11
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, April 1O-(SpeciaD-The ru-
NOR that Governor Johnston will become
a candidate for governor is heard with
considerable interest by politicians in this
part of the state. 1t is conceded even by
his enemies that Governor Johnston would
make a very strong race in Northern
Alabama and receive the solid support
of that faction of the party which OPP
posed the ratification of the new consti-
tuition. The sentiment against the con-
stuion was strong in a majority of the
counties of this locality. Madison and
Lawrence alone being relied upon as safe.
Emmett Drake who killed young man
near New Hope several months ago and
subsequently escaped to Texas and was
recently brought back to this county,
was tried in the county court yesterday
on a charge of manslaughter in the sec
ond degree. Drake was convicted and fin
ed $500.
Humes c. Laughlin a young business
man, and Miss Jessie Smith were married
this afternoon at the home of the brides
father, Alderman Thomas Smith. Mr..
Laughlin was a captain in an Alabama
regiment during the war with Spain.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-11
GENEVA OFFICER
INDEBTED TO STATE
EXAMINER sEDBERRY REPORTS
THAT TAX COLLECTORS AC-
COUNTS ARE SHORT s54ss.51 AND
NO EXPLANATION OFFERED.

Montgomery, April 1o.-(Special.) Geo.
F. Sedberry. aesitant state examiner of
public accounts. who has Just returned
from Geneva, where he has been investi-
eating the books aud accounts of officials
of Geneva county, today reported to Gov
ernor Jell<s that r. f. Newton. tax col
lector of that county, is due the state
$2541.6 In taxes collected for tax year
1901-02 and that he is also due Geneva
county $2S46.S7, total Shortage of s54ss. 81.
Sedbcrry reports that Newton said he
only had $500 in cash with which to liqui-
date this Indebtedness and that he offer
ed no explanation for the condition of his
office. One OF his bondsmen has recently
been relieved fl ON his bond and another
bondsmen substituted.
Mr.. Newton has kept no systematic
or intelligent account of his TRANSACT
tions." says Examiner Sedberry. Tn
deed, he has not kept any account what
ever of taxes collected by him except as
shown by his stub IN receipt books used y
Governor Jelks has written Collector
Newton that he must settle the account
at once or glve reasonable explanation of
his conduct. If he fails to settle the ac-
count it Is said proceedings will be in
stituted for his impeachment.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-11
BAY MINETTE
Baldwin County Teachers Want Their
Pay Every Month.

Bay Minette, April 10-(Special)-At
the County Teachers Institute, which met
here last week, resolutions were adopted
to support for representative to the next
session of the Legislature no man unless
he is enthusiastically in favor of educa-
ton and in favor of paying teachers all
over the state monthly. Resolutions had
already been adopted at their last meeting
endorsing Hon. John w. Abercrombie for
reelection to the office of state super
intendent of education. Mr.. Abercrombie
made an extraordinary address at the In
stitute, and no man in all Alabama can
get the vote of Baldwin County over him.
County Superintendent ]. 8. Lambert was
also endorsed for a second term of office.
A true bill was found by the last grand
jury against ]. T. Raley, sheriff of Els
Gambia County, for an assault on the
he came down few days ago and made
the proper bond in the case The press OF
Brewton claims that an injustice was
done Mr.. Raley some days ago in specials
sent out from Bay Minette, in which 1t
was said that brass knucks were used
Mr.. Raley claiming that such was not
the case
The Baldwin County registrars will be-
cir work on the 26th inst. and continue
about forty days. They expect to be better
prepared from having the experience Of
other counties to aid them in their work.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-11
PRATT CITY

Pratt City, April 0-(SpeciaD-The rail-
roads here are handling very large
amount of freight at present. Charles
DeI,acee agent of the Birmingham South
ern states that the business for the
month of March was the largest ever
handled in this city.
The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway
Company are building an office for their
shipping clerk, Mr.. R. F. Moseley. The
,office ia located near that of the yard
master for the Birmingham Southern and
will be an exact duplicate of 1t when fin
ished.
Mrs. T. B. Boring and Mrs. Job Going
and Miss Katie Bell will leave tomorrow
morning for Pensaloca, Fla, where they
90 to attend the meeting of the State
Christian Endeavor Association.
Mr.. G. c. Morris of this city has pur-
chased the Ensley Bakery, formerly OPP
Grated by Mr.. Wilson of that city. Mr..
Morris has resigned his position in the
Pratt store and will in future look after
the business of the bakery in Ensley.
The house on Oak street recently occu-
MED by Mr.. and Mrs. McGlawn has been
thoroughly repaired and Mr.. and Mrs.
e. E. Buchanan will reside there in flu
ture.
Mr.. c. S. LeCren is erecting a hand
some cottage on the Southside at the
lower end of Third street, where he will
reside when finished.
Dr. ID. Gary, who has been assisting DR..
q ". Brown in his practice In this city
has enae to Eufaula, Ala, where he will
pursps the practice Of his profession in
future
Miss Blanche Williams of Gwin, Ala, Is
the guest of tbs Misses Powers at their
home on Second avenue
Mr.. J. w. Trotter of Rockrun, Ala, is
visiting the family of Mr.. J. E. Wood.
He will probably locate here.
The Butchers Union met last night
ond elected the following officers: Pres
ident H. s. Lawley; vice-president. ]. H.
Krah .,.,uhl secretary, c. S. Lecren;
treasurr, Will Eek Guide, A. G. Tuggle;
Guardian, A. ]. blanche; business agent,
7 blanche; press reporter, c. 8. Le-
Cren: trustees, ]. c. Case. s. Anderson,
IT Daniel. A committee was ap-
nointed to look into the matter of enforc-
Ing the Sunday law.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-11
FRANK DANCAN TO
HANG IF CAUGHT
TIME LIMIT EXPIRING, SUPREME
COURT DIMISSES THE APPEAL.
SEVERAL OTHER INTERESTING
DECISIONS HANDED DOWN.

Montgomery. April 1o.-(Special.)-If
Frank Duncan is ever captured he will
be hanged for the murder of the Birm-
ingham policeman without hearing by
the Supreme Court The court today is
sued an order dismissing the appeal of
Duncan. Whsn Duncan escaped from the
Birmingham jail an order was made by
the S,,preme Court for him to appear
by April and submit himself to the court
or suffer the dismissal of his appeal Dun
can evidently had but little faith in his
chances before the Supreme Court.
Among the opinions handed down to-
day was one reversing the case OF J. ID.
Campbell. appealed from the Cleburne
County Court Campbell was convicted
of the murder of Arthur York and his
sentence fixed at Imprisonment for life.
The tragedy occurred at a public sale
and was a noted event in that county.
Other decisions by the court were as
follows, after which adjournment was
taken to Monday next, when the fifth
division will be taken up:
Mcclellan, C. J.-People's Ice Company
VS.. Peoples National Bank; appeal from
birmingham City Court; corrected ano
affirmed.
Tyson, J.-Calvin Smith VS.. the State OF
Alabama; appeal from Lauderdale Circuit
Court; affirmed.
Sharpe, j. PC. Walker VS.. National
Guaranty Loan and Trust Company, ct
al. appeal from Jefferson Chancery
Court; appeal dismissed.
( Dowdel, j. D. Campbell, alias etc,
vs. the State of Alabama; appealed from
Cleburne County; court reversed and re-
nanded
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-11
TUSCALOOSA

Tuscaloosa, April 10.-(Special 1.-THE
meeting of the City Council last even
ing proved to be very interesting. The
street and sidewalk question was decided
fully. 1t is gratifying to learn that OBJ
structions in the streets and sidewalks
will be removed. A third garbage cart
and mule will be added to the force and
bids will be received for the grading of
University avenue. The dispensary re-
port for the month of March was as fol-
lows: Smallest days sale, $127.70 largest
days sale, $497 So. Total March sales.
s6,os3. IS. Average days sale. s234OO. Total
packages sold 1928 Average daily
packages, 707. Profits (three months), s.,
oo-. 0S The fire departments monthly al
lowance was increased to $50. An appro-
priation was made to the Greenwood Gem
etery.
Judge and Mrs. Henderson M. Somer-
vile have arrived from New York and
are the guests of their son, Prof. Ormond
Somerville.
Another large saw mill Is being erect
ed by Fordyoe & Bowers, a short dis
lance from Tuscaloosa. Oak and hickory
will be principally handled and special
ty will be made Of wagon spokes.
The traction engine that was ordered
from the j. Snow Hardware Co., APP
peared on the streets yesterday after
noon The engine will be used for the
building of the county roads. 1t weighs
six and one-half tons, is fourteen horse
power and cost $1400. Mr.. Toxey, the
road supervisor, stated that the engine
would pay for itself in three months. 1t
will De used on the Cottondale road at
once and when the work is completed
there, is will be removed to the Foster s
Ferry road.
DR.. F. M. Peterson, president of the
Alabama Girls industrial School at Mont
evallo and Hon. 8. D. Bloch, one of the
trustees of the school, are in the city
looking after the lands granted by Con-
gress to the above named institution. A
large part of these lands lie in Tusca-
loosa County.
The board of education had special
meeting yesterday afternoon, which was
made necessary by the smallpox alarm.
A rumor has been af1oat that there had
been cases of smallpox in the public
schools and for day or two the at
tendance was greatly reduced. This state
never been one case in the school. The
board of education. together with the
board Of health and all the physicians In
the city have agreed to keep the citizens
we'll informed in regard to the disease and
insisted that there is no danger in at
tending any of the schools or colleges
in the city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-11
PRATTVILLE.

Prattville April 1o.-(Special)-The Au-
tauga OIL and Fertilizer Company was
organized here this morning with cap
ital stock of $4,000. The stock was taken
by popular subscription, there being
many stockholders in the new company
The following directors of the company
were elected: Allen Northington. M s.
Wadswarth, C. W. Smith, ]. A Alex
ander, Mcqueen Smith, q. s. Livingston.
c. e. Thomas. W. H. Barnes and IL. 3.
Doster. The board of directors elected
the following officers: President, Allen
Northington; vice president, c. W..
Smith, secertary-tyeasurer, G.. s. Llv-
ingston. The purposes of this new COM
pany is to erect and equip plant to ex-
tract the oil from cotton seed and manu-
facture fertilizers for farmers.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-11
MARION.

Marion, April 10.-(SpeciaD-
lions are being made to entertain the
Tuslacoosa Presbytery. which will con-
vene in the Presbyterian church here
Tuesday. April Is. About seventy-five
delegates are expected and the meeting
is a very important one.
The Perry country registrars will have
arrange new rounds, which is causing
some disappointment over the country.
One member of the board, Major w. j.
Walden, had the misfortune to break his
leg and is not able to assist in the work.
Another m member, Mr. E. p George, was
unable to reach Marion on account of
high water and has since resigned.
The Marion Electric Light and Power
Company has been capitalized at $40, 900.
All of the stock has been taken. An or
der for the machinery was placed the
first of the week and the plant is ex-
pected to be in operation by the middle
of July.
At the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Giles Pitts, near Marion Tues
day evenig. Miss Maggie Pitts was mar
ried to Mr.. r. T. Scarborough one of
Marion's leading merchants. Both of the
contracting parties are well known and
belong to two of Perry county's most
prominent families.
Mrs. M. l.. Phillips of Cornwall, Conn,
principal of the Lincoln Normal College
(coloredD of Marion, has let the contract
for the building of a handsome brick
building on the lot now owned by the
school, to cost $5OOO The new building
will be of modern design and will ac-
commodate about 800 students.
Wednesday night the Presbyterian
church was the the scene of one of the
most notable weddings ever witnessed in
Marion. Mr.. Marius Smith, prosperous
young merchant was married to Miss
Estelle Lovelace. The bride is the daugh-
ter of Mrs. C. w. Lovelace of Marion.
After the cemony reception was CIV
en- the bridal party at the home of the
brides mother.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-11
OTHER NAMES WITHDRAWN.
Judge Lovejoy's Friends Are HIGH,
Indignant over Suit Filed.

facts are being learned In reference to the
impeachment proceedings filed at Mont
gomery against Judge Of Probate ]. H.
Lovejoy, his friends are indignant and do
not mince words about asserting that the
suit is malicious and born In prejudice.
w. H. Hood, T. C. Galloway and s. H.
Mayes, three of the five REALTORS. have
made affidavit that they never signed any
of the papers, nor did they authorize any
one else to sign their names to the i'm
parchment papers, and that they do not
desire Judge Lovejoy's Impeachment. as
he had done nothing to be impeached for,
and have requested the Supreme Court
to strike their names from the papers.
This leaves only two signers, T. L. john
son and DR.. ]. w. Lawrence.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-11
ENSLEY
Musical in Which Guckenbergers Par
ticipated Was a Great Treat.

Ensley, April 10.-(Special)- "A crowded
the benefit of st. Johns Episcopal church
tonight at the Ensley opera house. The
performance surpassed all performances
of like kind ever given in Ensey. The
house was crowded to its utmost Mrs.
B. Guckenberger received a great ova-
Nevin, was beautiful and rendered with
that grace peculiarly her own. She was
applauded as no other singer has ever
been in Ensey. Her next "B. Lock La
mond," and Sleep, Little Baby, Sleep"
was equally as well rendered. Her last
Agnes, Mcdonald" was so well appre-
ciated she was compelled to return with
another selection.
Prof Guckenberger, pianist, and Prof.
John Calman, violinist, received their
share of applause. The piano solos by
Prof. Guckenberger. a Valse by Chopin
and a Mszurl1a by GODDARD and the Ser
enade" by Scharwenka, were superb.
Pref. Caiman as musical director Is
conceded to be among the best.
The orchestra, consisting of fourteen
pieces was excellent. On whole this
musical was the most enjoyable of any
entertainment of it's kind in Ensley's his
tory.
Mr., Harry Cumming, an employe of the
steel plant, experienced a dangerous and
painful accident tonight. His left foot
was cut off at the ankle, caused from
stepping on a table gear. He was taken
Immediately to the hospital, where an
operation was performed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-11
FARMER KILLED
BY A. G. S. TRAIN
w. H. SMITH HAD BEEN TO AT.
ITALIA STREET FAIR AND WENT
TO SLEEP ON RAILROAD TRACK.
GADSDEN NEWS.

Gadsden, April 10.-(Special)- w. H.
Smith, farmer residing on the Giliiland
place above Alfalfa was run over and
killed by the southbound Pan-American
special at $40 last night. Mr.. Smith had
been to Alfalfa to attend the street fair
and 1t is said imbibed too freely of
whisky He left Alfalfa on the passen-
ger train and got off at Gilliland's cross
ing and started down the track for home
He lay down on the track and went to
sleep and the train ran over him. His
body was found some $50 yards from the
crossing His head was split open and
brains and fragments of his skull were
scattered for some distance along the
track. He leaves a wife and six child
rem. He had recently moved from Geor-
gia here.
Grandma Zilpa Dockery of Paris, Tex.
who is LOG years old, expects to attend
the Dallas reunion. She formerly lived
in Gadsden with her daughter, Mrs. C.
w. Driskill. She was born September
s. 1886 and Gen. George Washington had
not completed his second term as Pres
ident. She has lived In three centuries
and is in good health She never went
to school in her life and learned to read
after she was 100 years old.
The eighth annual convention of the
Funeral Directors and Embalmers of
Alabama met In this city Tuesday and
Wednesday, President Sam Foley of Pratt
City presiding. The meeting opened with
prayer by the Rev. j. G.. Dickerson.
Some excellent music was rendered, after
which Mayor Blackwood made an ad-
dress of welcome. The association then
devoted the morning to business meet
ing Applications for membership were
then received rom the following: R. ".
Taylor. S. r. Lippencot, f. B. Fianer
or Birmingham; C. F. Sparks of Rich
mont, and were referred to the committee
composed of e. Erswell John Angwin and
S. W. Woodner. At the afternoon ses-
sion the committee reported favorably
and the above gentlemen were accepted
as members. On Wednesday the asso-
citation was called to order by the presi-
dent. The officers were elected as fol-
lows: President L. M Cooper of Opeli-
ka; vice president r. v. Taylor Of Bir-
mingham; secretary and treasurer. Percy
r. Dixon of Mobile. Delegates to the
National Funeral Directors Association
at Milwaukee In October, are e. Erswell
R. v. Taylor; alternates, p. B. Dixon
John Angwin. Mobile was selected as the
next place of meeting and the meeting
adjourned. The delegates were then
taken for a drive over the city, after
which they all left for their homes.
R. D. Blanton, while at work on the
roof of house yesterday fell and broke
his left arm, between the elbow and
| wrist.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-11
BEGGAR HAD "THE COIN"
Was Fined $50, Which He Produced,
Besides Paying Lawyer.

New York, April 1o.--Tender-h hearted
persons in the Harlem Police Court were
shocked when Francesca Georgia, a mis-
cradle looking Italian organ-grinder. was
fined $50 for begging. The white-haired
old man looked appealingly about the
room and from long habit put his hand
out, but quickly recovering himself he
drew a grimy old bag and counted out
pennies, nickles, dimes and quarters I'M
til he had paid his fine. Then he paid
S. to a lawyer By this time crowd
was about him.
To the establishment of all he produced
a package containing $3.50 in bills and, a
bank book on the Bank OF Rome, Italy,
showing he had $4,000 on deposit there.
Georgia says he will retire from busi-
ness" He thinks a man should retire
at 60. The begger also volunteered the
information that he recently gave his
daughter $1,000 as a wedding present.
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BESSEMER.

| Bessemer, April 1O.-(Special. Mrs
Mabel L. Conkling will spend Saturday
Sunday and Monday here conducting a.
meeting at 8 o'clock Saturday, two meet
ings Sunday. one at 3 o'clock in the after
noon and one at 7:15 at night and SER
vice Monday night. Much Interest is al
ready evinced in the meetings, Mrs.
Cenkling's reputation as a speaker hav-
ing preceded her. During her stay in the
city she will be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
l. A Lewis of Berkeley avenue
Among those from here who attended
the funeral of Miss Annie Mccormick at
West End this afternoon were Mr.. Inlay
Finn, Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Bowen,
DR.. and Mrs. George D. Waller, Misses
Elise Burns, Kate Burns, Florrie Mingea,
George H. Stew enson and others. Miss
MoCormick's death is deeply felt here
and great sympathy is expressed for the
Rev. and Mrs. Finn, with whom she had
always made her home, and for her other
relatives. She was much loved, especial
ly among the young people, who deeply
mourn er loss
Miss Elma Edwards of Laurel Miss,
arrived this evening visit to Mrs j.
A. Hendricks.
Mrs W. L. Sims of Birmingham and
her two charming young daughters arrive
tomorrow on a visit of several days to
Mrs. V. Ferguson.
Mrs. George II. Stevenson has been i'll
for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. p. Orr have gone to
Birmingham 20 reside. Mr.. Orr, formerly
of the office force of the Alabama Great
Southern, has accepted a position with
the Birmingham Southern.
Mr.. j. A. Hendricks, who expected to
join Mrs. Hendricks soon in Dayton, Fla,
will not leave until fall, it being thought
best for her and her little daughter
Gladys not to make the change during
| the warm months,
Hiss Csrmalite Pitcher, who has been
| quite Ill, Is better.
The investigating committee of the City
| Council who have been examining books
| and taking testimony concerning the &C
/ counts of City Clerk Edgar l.. Mitchell
and City Warden R. s. Mimms, tonight
| exonerated both men from Intentional
wrong. but for the sake of harmony de-
| cided to remove them both from office
| Their successors will be named at the
next meeting of the City Council.
| The Bessemer Trades and Labor As
sembly held an open meeting tonight,
presided over by w M. Doyle, vice pres
| ident, and several speeches in the interest
of organized labor were made. Among
| the speakers were w. H. Stanley, the
Rev. G. W. Reid, j. H. Leath, the Rex.
Mr.. Creighton, Charles H. Wirmel and
! Harry Markey.
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Special Notice.

To the Officers and Members OF Magic
City Camp No. 4. w. o. W.: You are here
by requested to meet at Magnolia Hall
at D. m. this Friday, April IL, 1902. Sow
ereign C. c. Farmer of the Sovereign
Camp will be the guest for the evening.
and will deliver an address.
H. l.. ADAMS, Consul Commander.
r. " TAYLOR, Clerk.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-11
RUSSELLVILLE

Russ ,llville, April 1o.-A runaway mar
rage took place here at the Drake hotel
Monday morning, Mr.. Robert Aycock and
Miss Willie Smith being the contracting
parties They came from Colbert county.
Mr.. f. C. Nance, a popular shoe drum
mer, acted as master of ceremonies and
made things pleasant.
There will be no decrease of the white
vote of this county by reason of the reg
istration now in progress. as the register
ed voters will be about 100. So far only
nine negroes have succeeded in being en-
rolled and getting the much coveted GER
tificate From being very unpopular
among the whites the new constitution is
now exceedingly popular, and were it
voted on again would carry the county
3 to l.
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TO CINCINNATI.

Queen & Crescent Route
"a. G.. s. solid trains, vesti-
buled, with elegant service.
All meals q la carte. Finest
track and equipment in the
South. A. B. Freeman, T. P.
A., Birmingham.
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Change Of SehduIe,

Effective November "a, the Southern
Railway will change schedule of train
No. 10. leaving Birmingham for Selma.
Train will leave 6:2n a. m. instead of
$3.50. and arrive at a-lma 104o a. m.
c. e. JACKSON.
Tra~>iing Passenger Agent.
u-24-V No. 2019 First Avenue.
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