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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22

Gadsden. Ii a. m; Alabama City, p. m. c. Hamilton-Jordon.
 John B. Knox-Jackson county.
 W. H. samford-GeorgIana
 Henry D. Clayton-Henry county. John H. Bankhead and W. J. Bullock Hacklenburg.
 R. M. Cunningham-Mobii
 A. D. Pulley and A. B. Powell-McKen- zie.
 T. L. Sowell-Empire.
 M. K. Clements and Earle Pettus- Scurvin.
 S. H. Dent, Jr.-Jones Chapel, Il a. m: ]: Wilson Springs. 8 p. m.
 M. c. L. Comer-Lee county.
 P. H. Pitts-Macedonia.
 Phares Coleman-Elkmont.
 John G. Winter-Elba.
 Terry Richardson-Sturkey, ii a. m; Judson, p. m.
 B. L. Hibbard-Petrey, Il a. m; Pats burg, 3 p. m.; Rutledge, 8 p. m.
 P. H. Stern and II. Molley-Hender- son. il a. m.; Goshen, 4 p. m.
 w. W. Brandon-Prattville.
 James Tanner-Bessemer.
 J. Tom Hefin-Auditorium, Blrming- ham.
 Samuel Blackwell-Vinemont
 J. N. MiHer-Forest Home.
 Forney Johnston is now in charge of the Johnston state headquarters in the Morris. Mir Johnston states that all the news being received is good news, and that there is no possible chance, so far as he can determine. for the ex-governor to be defeated. "Our mall" said Mir John- ston. brings up all the encouraging news that we could wish for to make us abso- lutely certain of victory. We are getting reports from both town and country pre- cincts. and all are favorable. Our last re- ports are the most satisfactory yet re- ceived."
 E. M. Allen, manager of the Johnston county campaign, is in splendid humor and states he Is satisfied with the pros- poets of former Governor Johnston 50 far as Jefferson county is concerned. We have no news, except for tho better" " said MT. Allen, as he paused in the dic- tation of letter to some enthusiastic Johnston man in a far-off country beat.
 The Johnston county campaign commit tee met in their headquarters yesterday morning. Reports were made from every part of the county. showing. from their point of view, that Johnston would carry every precinct in the county. It was proven by this committee. to each other of course. that all of the country beats were practically unanimous for Johnston.
 Mir. Allen stated that the meeting at wylam Wednesday night was one of the largest of the campaign. over 300 votes being present. P. G. Bowman addressed the meeting.
 Charles E. Waller and J. G. Hall speak tonight at Ensley. Chartered cars will be run from Wyiam and Pratt City for the benefit of those who wish to attend the meeting from those points. c. P. Bed- dow speaks Saturday night at Adger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
Hermann the Great.

The first attraction of the current the- atrical year at the Jefferson will be the appearance next Monday night of the well known entertainer, Hermann the Great. Hermann has been appearing in St. Louis the past week. In commenting on his performance, the St. Louis Re- public said
 linen comes a bewildering exhibition of pure legerdemain. Flowers bloom where seed had been sprinkled moment before. Cards are identified In a most amazing way. Ribbons, clothing, fruit and even animals are produced from various articles borrowed from persons m tho audience. The hand of a dial Is made to indicate any time of day that may be suggested. This wonderful clock is made of glass, so that every part of it's mech anism can be seen. Hermann stands ten feet away from it and it's hands move to the hour called by the spectator. The musical Goolmans lend variety to long and interesting exhibition"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
CROWD IN SPITE
 OF THE WEATHER
ELks HAD 5000 PEOPLE AT EAST LAKE LAST NIGHT TO SEE THE FIREWORKS AND THE PLAY AT THAT PLACE.

The Elks committee on weather failed to fix things with Jupiter Pluvius last night, for the deluge seriously interfered with their night at East Lake. Three thousand persons. however, were in the park when the big fireworks display be- gan. The theatre was filled and the large crowd was pleased with the presen- tation of "A Scrap of Paper" by the Weston-Carrington company. Leah Rus sell, who was the Ell1s' special feature during their big carnival at West End, New Orleans. received a storm of ap- plause.
 The pyrotechnic display followed the performance in the theatre, and those who could not crowd into the big play house spent the time on the chutes, bowling and taking in the midway, the Elks receiving percentage of all re- ceipts In the grounds. The fireworks were in charge of an experienced representa- tive of Due & Company of Cincinnati, and were very beautiful. Three large set pieces were the feature of the display.
 Twelve express trains were in service and the throng was handled In a perfect manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
County Executive Committee IT,
 range for Beat Meetings
ONLY FOR QUALIFIED VOTERS
The Basis of Representation In the County Convention Is Fixed at One for Every Fifty Voters
 or Fraction Thereof.

The republican county executive com mittee met at noon yesterday. It arranged for beat meetings in the county August 2s for the purpose of selecting delegates to the county convention to be held in Birmingham August 2s.
 One delegate will be allowed to each beas and for every fifty voters or fraction thereof If a beat has ffty-one voters for instance. it will be entitled to two del- egates to the county convention.
 Only qualified voters will be allowed to take part in the beat meetings.
 The following members were present, or were represented by proxy. at the meeting:
 William Vaughan. M. L. Fowlkes. R. C. Deloney, " H. Harney, A. J. Prince, J. T. Love. J. w. Brown. R. F. S. Rieves J. w. Hughes, w. P Smith, Alex Clark George Williams. Jesse Claxton. w R. Cornish, R. Kemp. William NJ Bailey George Smithernan.
 It is understood that the convention will put out a full county ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
REGISTERED VOTE
 OR THIS COUNTY
OVER 14,ooo ON THE LISTS, BUT 44s1 ARE DISQUALIFIED BE- CAUSE OF FAILURE TO PAY POLL TAX.

The following tabulated statement has been compiled showing the number of registered voters, number of those who have failed to pay their poll tax and number of qualified voters in each pre- cinct of Jefferson county. It will be seen from this statement that the total number registered is 14.659 Of this num- Der 44S1 have failed to pay poll tax. leav- ing the total number of qualified voters lO,1B. The list of unpaid, however. does not include men over 45 years of age and other persons exempt from payment of poll tax.
 The total number of voters in Jeffer- son county who have disqualified them selves by failure to pay poll tax, Is larger than the registered vote in sixty two counties of the state respectively. The three counties that have larger registered vote than Jeffersons disqual- flied vote are Calhoun, with a registered vote of 4S1S; Henry county, with a regis tered vote of 475O; Mobile, 65sO:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
ENGLISH PLAYERS WIN.
Doherty Brothers Have Hard Fight,
 But Hold Tennis Championship.

Newport, R. T., August 21.-A grand de- fense and almost perfect team work en- abled R. F. and H. l.. Doherty to defeat Holcomb Ward and Dwight F. Davis on the Casino courts today. and win for England the tennis championship in doubles, for the first time in the histdsy of the game in this country. Although the yictors carried off the match in straight sets. the score of 11-9, 12-1O and 6-4 shows the ferceness of the contest. In points the total score was TO to 155. To the two thousand loyal followers of the game grouped about the court the result seemed surprising, for throughout the match the Americans seemed to play the faster and certainly more brilliant tennis.
 The Dohertys have defeated Ward and Davis twise, once for the Davis inter- national trophy, and again today for the national championship They are un- doubtedly the strongest team that ever came to this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Special Meeting of Board of Education
 Next Week.

A meeting of the board of education will probably be held during the first part of the coming week. President A. O.. Lane is absent from the city but will re- turn within the next two or three days. A number of arrangements for the open ing of the schools will be made at this meeting and a question of the postpone ment of the opening considered.
 When MT. Lane returns a meeting of the special committee appointed to ar range for the furnishing of the library in the city hall will be held. On tliis com mittee are President Lane. Vice President Drennen and Treasurer Gray. At present the library is closed and no books are be- ing given out. For this reason Superin- tendent Phillips is very desirous to have the quarters fitted up as soon as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
ELECTRIC STORM
 VISITS THE CITY
WIND AND LIGHTNING AND A HEAVY RAINFALL WHICH CON- TlNuED FOR THREE-oUARTERs
 OF AN HoUR-sMALL DAMAGE.

A heavy wind, rain and thunder storm struck Birmingham last night about GAS o'clock and for a while 1t looked as if a destructive cyclone had arrived. but it passed without doing any damage fur ther than lightning setting fire to ne- gro house.
 The rainfall was very heavy and lasted about forty-five minutes. The water fell in torrents for that length of time the rainfall being nearly an inch. The wind rushed at a lively rate and blew down several awnings.
 The storm was accompanied by vivid flashes O. lightning, followed by peals of thunder which were both loud and long, Occasionally the sharp crash of the thun- der following closely q flash of lightning told that the bolt had struck somewhere in CT near the city.
 The rain last night was of great benefit to the city, as the streets were very dusty and dirty from the continued drouth. August is sadly deficient in rain fall and good shower was badly needed. The one yesterday afternoon brings the month up to about the average.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22

or commute fines. costs forfeitures and penalties duly imposed for violation of any ordinance or charter provision, but he shall make report of the same to the board at the next regular session thereof, with his reasons therefor in writing"
 This in some way. Judge Feagin shows, limits the mayor. but so slightly as not to prevent his remltting anything he feels should be remitted.
 Act s@. section 12, of the legislature of 1s94-95, gives the mayor the following powers:
 Be 1t further enacted that the mayor of the city of Birmingham be, and is hereby authorized and empowered to re- init or reduce the fines and sentences im- posed by said court in cases of offense against the ordinances or bylaws of said city. whenever In his discretion and judg- ment it may be advisable to do so."
 This is the act creating the present police court of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
MAYORS POWER TO REMIT
 ANY PENALTIES IMPOSED

Much discussion has been heard in Bir- mingham in the past two days in regard to the power of the mayor to remit pen alties imposed by the judge of the police court. and there Is some diversity of opinion.
 Yesterday Judge Feagin referred to two paragraphs. one in the city charter and the other in the acts of the legislature which give the mayor power fo remit fines and penalties. The latter of these Is the stronger and gives the mayor large power
 The city charter says he may remit or reduce fines or penalties imposed The legal term penalty. as explained by Judge Feagin, Is a sentence imposed for break Ing the law and may be In money or in service at hard work In jail or on the streets. according to the custom in the city or state It generally refers to work.
 The section of the city charter Is as follows:
 'The mayor shall have power to remit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Florence Hotel Arrivals-Nashville base. ball team, D. S. Walraven Atlanta; W. P Lacy, Gadsden; R. c. Hardness, A. G Scarborough, Epes; L. A. Mccormack Louisville; D. B. Gibson, Columbus; w H. Moore, Jasper; R. l.. Lewis. Sterritt W. A. White, Chattanooga; M. W. Mat tison, Baltimore; J. H. Moragne, Atlanta; J. w. Perkins, Alabama; c. T. Wilson, New York; R. D. Wall Memphis; s. E. Smith, Epes; J. W. Hooks, Washington; r. R. Jones. Alabama; J. w. Windsor, Philadelphia; E. o. Knoll, Atlanta; G.. Bower, Canada; J. S. Wlrlden. Macon; J. w. Griffin, Pulaski; J. Hillhouse, Adger; w. D. Parish, Epes; J. Stein, Cln- cinnati; J. l.. Green, Alabama; M. B. Montgomery, Talladega; r. D. Eppes, Demopolis: w. A. Meglemery. Louisville; W. c. Griffin. Morris; T. C. Tarver, Mt. Pleasant: ". Cooper. Bessemer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
LIGHTNING SETS
 FIRE TO A HOUSE
NEGRO DWELLING ON SOUTHSlDE DAMAGED TO THE EXTENT OF ABOUT TWO HUNDRED DOL LARs-FLAMEs SPREAD FAST.

Lightning struck six room house in Alley G near Sixteenth street last night about o'clock and damaged the roof of the building to the extent of about S2oo. When the fire department arrived the roof was in flames and 1t required sometime to extinguish them.
 The alarm came during the heavy shower about ' o'clock and the rain kept the flames from spreading more rapidly than they did. The lightning which did the damage was one of the vivid flashes which was fololwed a second later by a peal of thunder. The bolt struck near the center of the house.
 So far as Is known this was the only material damage done by the storm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Anon the real estate transfers placed on record are the following: H. Kerber, 5000. Part of southwest quar- ter of southeast quarter of southwest quarter of section 1, township 1s range 8.
 D. T. Hill and wife to Emma Burns, $1s0o. Part of lots IS. IA and 26, block of West End Ala.
 G. B. Duy to R. D. Loftin s115O. South half of lot 4, block 5. Avondale, Ala.
 Thomas Cunningham and wife to P. V. Tumlin. s15OO Lots 22 2S and 24, block 23, West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
FOR coLoRED BOYS.
CoIored Ministers Desirous of Estab-
 fishing Reformatory.
e following call explains itself:

The following call explains itself:
 Birmingham, August 21. 1902 To the ministers of color of every denom- ination in, and around Birmingham: You are hereby requested to meet next Monday morning at Il o'clock at the c. M. E. church. Fourteenth street be- tween Third and Fourth avenues, to con- fer with Judge Feagin, relative to the establishment of a reformatory school for colored boys Brethren, let us be prompt to meet the judge on next Monday morn- ing for he wishes very much to talk with us about the establishment of the above named institution. Respectfully,
 REV. F. w. WILLIAMS,
 Chairman.
 REV. A. J. HUNTER,
 REV. F. G. HAGLAND,
 Committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
DISTRIBUTING OF
 COUNTY BALLOTS
CANDIDATE MERONEY WAS AS- SisTING COMMITTEEMAN, BUT ON OBJECTION OF RIVAL cANDI- DATE RETIRED FROM WORK.

The county ballots and boxes were yes- terday distributed throughout the various voting precincts of Jefferson county. F. M Wood, member of the subcommittee who had the matter of the distribution of the boxes and ballots in charge, was assisted in the work for awhile by W. s. Meroney, candidate for county auditor. but upon the objection of Robert A. Nor ris, another candidate for county audi tor, MT. Meroney retired.
 MT. Meroney was asked to assist in the matter on account of his familiarity with the different voting precincts of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
Storm In South Carolina.

Greenville. s. C.. August 21.-The heavi- est storm in years passed over Greenville this afternoon, damaging much property. A number of houses were blown down west of the city and trees torn up by the roots. One residence within the city was completely demolished. but no loss of life has been reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
RETURNS FROM ATLANTA.
Chief Austin Brings Under Arrest a
 Negro Woman Wanted Here.

Chief of Police Austin returned last night from Atlanta with Jamie Jemerson. a negro woman, arrested there several days ago in company with Will Matthias. She Is accused of receiving and conceal ing stolen jewelry and she had in her possession several hundred dollars worth of goods.
 Chief Austin went to Atlanta yesterday morning. He brought back three trunks partially filled with goods which. 1t is alleged. had been stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
No Steps Toward Settlement.

Chicago, August 21.-President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America, who came to Chicago Tuesday night to meet the officials of the Illinois Mine Workers Union. left for Wilkes barre. Pa. tonight. MT. Mitchell declared that he knew nothing of any steps to bring the strike to an end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
CHOPPED OFF HER HEAD.
Man Killed His Wife Because She
 Joined a Secret Society.

Muscogee, I. T.. August 21.--James living r miles west of Eufaula, was lodged in pail here today, having con- fessed to killing his wife because she joined a secret society.
 He chopped off her head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
COTTON MILL.
Work on the s1,ooo,ooo Enterprise at
 PeIl City Being Pushed.

G. W. Pratt of Pell City was in Bir- mingham yesterday and discussed the building of the new cotton mill at that place. The mill is to cost $1.000, 900. The foundations have been laid and work is now progressing rapidly on the main building The company will employ about 800 men and women. No one is to be em- ployed who is under IA years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.-Durin the rain yesterday afternoon a house owned by B. M. Allen and occupied by John Abrams, negro man, was struck by lightning and slightly damaged. No one was hurt, though two children in the building were frightened. The house is on avenue B, between Twenty-fourth and TWenty-fifth streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22

Wo make cuts. Age-Herald Engrav. ing Department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22

Vote for Jas. l.. Tanner. your county man, for Secre- tary of State
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22

General Superintendent John A. Dod- son of the Southern was in Birmingham yesterday. He left last night for Selma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22
CITY ITEMS.

PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY. = Pe- titions in bankruptcy were filed yester- day by ". E. Farmer and R. O. Free man, the latter of Anniston.
 FALKNER TONIGHT.-Capt. Jeff M. Falkner spoke at Pratt City last night in advocacy of the present method of se- lecting railroad commissioners and he will speak again tonight at Elks' hall, corner of Twentieth street and Fourth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22

F, A. Barzen, one of the Pullman com pany agents in this territory, spent yes- terdag in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22

". B. Wrenn. formerly passenger traffic manager for the Plant system, has been appointed general agent for the New York Life Insurance company with headquarters in Buffalo. He will assume his new duties on September 1. He Is one of the best known men in the south.
 L. c. Cardinal, ticket passenger agent of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, of Montgomery is in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-22

D. Deuoll who was recently appointed terminal train master for the Southern railway at the Birmingham yard, has taken charge. This is a new office. Mir. Deuell comes from Spencer, N. c. His jurisdiction includes the Woodlawn-Bes- semer branch.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1902-05-09
A Badly Timed Bath.

In his biography of Cecil Rhodes,
Howard Hensman tells the following
story: Rhodes. 1t seems, then premier
Of Cape Colony, was to open an ex-
tension Of the Cape Town Suburban
railway. and many conspicuous per.
sonages were present on the occasion.
After luncheon at Cape Town the
brilliant company adjourned to the
shore. where the railway station was
located.
Everything was in readiness for the
opening ceremony, when suddenly It
was noticed that the central figure,
Rhodes. was missing. There was some
little CONSERVATION at this. and messen-
gers were sent In all directions to find
him. Presently the prime minister was
espied calmly enjoying bath in the
blue waters, totally oblivious Of the
fact that he was keeping every one
waiting. At length the situation SEEM
ed to dawn upon him. and. hastily get
ting into his clothes. with the sea wa
ter dripping from his hax, he declared
the line open for traffic, maintaining
the while a perfectly serious and COM
posed face"
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1902-05-09


Mr.. w. p. Firth, the artist, once re-
lated this anecdote Of picture col
lector of his acquaintance, an irascible
country squire: The old gentleman fire.
Quently dlned with his country neigh
bors and drove home, often several
miles, late at night. Once. after din
ing heavily, he fell asleep and did not
wake when the carriage drew I'D be-
fore his home. The coachman made
the usual halt-it was the old mans
custom to let himself out-and then,
supposing his passenger had alighted,
drove to the stable.
Some time later, while enjoying a
late supper, the butler inquired his
masters whereabouts. Was he spend
Ing the night out? A brief dismayed
colloquy ensued, but they OWNED the
situation and rose to it. Tiptoeing
stealthily out to the coachhouse, they
peeped into the carriage. beheld its
slumbering occupant, cautiously led
out and reharnessed the horses and
drove him, still snoring. back to his
own front door, where the butler ven
tured to awake him and obsequiously
ushered him in.
"Bless my soul, must have been
asleepw he muttered drowsily as he
stumbled up the steps, but he never
guessed that he had spent a part of
the night in his own coachhouse, and
the two clever servants kept their own
counsel-and their places.-Manchester
Times.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1902-05-09
DuTIEs or CITIZENSHIP.

Only court officials appreciate the
number and character Of American
citizens who try To cvade the duties Of
citizenship Every sort Of pretext Is
used To escape jury service by the very
class Of men who are most interested
In u proper enforcement Of the law.
An eminent Judge recently had con-
tractor ON jury yenire, The man
pleaded for release, saying that. II he
we're compelled To sit on the jury sew
eral hundred men would be thrown out
OF employment, says the Salt Lake
Herald.
IF you had q case In this court
would you like Ia have II tried by q
jury OF loafersY" asked the judge. The
contractor was not dull-witted man.
He saw the point and he stayed on the
jury. Average citizens are like the
guests In the parable, OF whom II was
written: "And they all with one con-
sent began TO make excuse And yet,
when the prominent citizen has law
suit on hand he wants the most intel
ligent and representative men he can
ind to serve on The jury.
The Legislature Of the state Of New
York had devised y plan for solving
this problem, and It's workings will he
watched with keen interest In other
states The new law Is aimed primar.
ily ~ citizens who fall to exercise their
right 70 vote. In New York the jurIes
are drawn from the lists Of registered
voters. 1t follows that those who are
not registered escape jury duties. The
statute provides that hereafter juries
shall be drawn from among those
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1902-05-09
The death Of J. Sterling Morton |

The death Of J. Sterling Morton re-
moved one OF the strong men Of the
nation. Wherever he was he showed
strength OF character. 1t was as visi-
bic In his private life, with Its limited
horizon, as when as secretary Of agri-
culture It's display was nationally WISH
bic. There he had no need OF blazon-
Ing In words, 81 am a democrat;" his
Of the Office proclaimed
1t. lie disbelieved utterly in govern
mental fostering. He used his limited
opportunities to make this plain. He
ridiculed the Russian thistle scare and
the proposed treasury raid, and he dis
concerted congress with his construc-
ton of the free seed distribution law.
When his party went philandering
with populsm he refused to join 1t
and did efficient service In preventing
the success Of its visionary purposes.