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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
BuffingtOn'S
Excitement at
Rising Sun,

We acknowledge our in
ability to ~rye Il correct idea
o. Ehc jH.wcnsc sortment.
In oa-'NIeal YOU will find
= '..Hjc& IN Queeusware,
. ;".e,. .or the bureau,
''~., China Cups, Shaving
Mug and Vases, nandsom
display o Lamps of the new
est patterns and coloring for
1908.
rst FLOOR,
Center Counter, German
and French Toys calculated
to please as well as instruct
the children.
Quite a selection of books
of entertaining reading mat
ter to suit the taste of the
reader, a bargain in large
Bibles 10 by u inches good
paper, print and binding at a
very mall price,
Christmas line OF handker-
chiefs now on sale S cts to 81
each.
Watches, silverware and
silver trinkets; novel and use
full.
Confectionery, fruits and
nuts Of all kinds.
End FLOOR.
On Stairway you meet
with fancy holiday baskets.
On Main floor with Tailor
made suits, staple underwear
for the cold wave, Ladie
long and q Coats, the greas
sale Of Ladies Jack cts at iustt
half their value is on this
floor Childrens long Carry
ing Coats and Refers.
Bird FLOOR.
Mems and Boys Clothing,
Shoes and Hats.
Carrying the right kind of
Clothing and Shoes has made
this enc of our special depart
ments, we carry the Clothing
that fits and wears, every
Vitals Brand has a guarantee
ticket.
We can safely say there is
no better shoe for the money
than Uncle Sam.
4th FLOOR
Express Wagons, Carts,
Wheelbarrows, Cou CHI e S,
Trunks, Suit Cases and du-
plicate Lots.
Go with us Across the street
to Furniture and Carpet de-
partment.
Ist FLOOR
Holiday showing of new
Couches, Combination Desks,
and China Closets, Pictures
and Mirrors, Reed Cobler and
saddle seat Rockers, special
attention directed to the pat
ent spri & Rockers, Wright
& Wight Makers, durable
and handsome SS to $40 each.
Childs Chairs and hall racks.
end FLOOR.
Moquet, Velvet, Axminst-
er and Smyrna Rags, c. G.
and all wool Art Squares,
Norris Chairs, $3.50 to $I2.
Bedroom Suits and Springs.
Bird FLOOR
White enameled Beds with
Brass Rods and Knobs COM
plete, Extension Tables,
white enameled Bedroom
Suits, Cots, Chiffoniers, Cup
boards, Kitchen, Cabinet and
Office revolving chairs, all at
the lowest cash prices and
satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-05-28
TUSCALOOSA.
Printers Will Organize a Union-Mr.
 Leath Makes Them Address.

Tuscaloosa. May T-(SpeciaD--sunday afternoon there was a meeting called at the Gazette for the purpose of organiz- ing a Typographical Union. AS the city continues to grow and new printers of other cities come in, 1t was thought best to have an organized union. The district organizer, J. H. Leath of the American Federation of Labor an ex-printer came down from Birmingham to organize the union. The newspaper men and job print CTS of the city were invited to be pres ent. They were called upon to speak and each responded wishing the new organi- zation every success. The address was made by MT. Leath who spoke of the object and necessity of the organization and the benefit that the employer as well as the employee, would derive from 1t. Temporary officers were elected, which resulted as follows: President, Montgom- cry I. Burton: vice-president, J. T. Weatherford; secretary and treasurer William F. Cotter; sergeant-at-arms, F. F. Kennedy; doorkeeper. R. E. Heron
 MT. Oliver Shires who has been the guest of his sister. Mrs. Alston Fitts. left this morning for New York, accom- panied by his parents MT. and Mrs. Peter Shiras. On June they will sail for Lon- don, the home of MT. Oliver Shiras, after which they will make tour of the con- tinent.
 The entertainment at the Alabama Gen. tral Female College last evening. which was given by the Clionian Society, was one of the most enjoyable affairs that has ever been given at the college A small admission was charged which was done to add to the comfort of those pres ent but in spite of this the building was packed, standing room being at a pre- mium. The charming little play produced was "The Musical Bouquet" which was rendered in almost faultless manner by the entire cast, thus protraying the splen- did training of the instructor, Miss Lailah Alverson. This evening the third entertainment-the grand concert-will be given in the college hall.
 The Up-To-Date Club held it's last meet ing of the season of 1901 and 1902 last af- ternoon with Miss Annie Searcy at the home of her parents on the hospital lawn. The annual election of officers was held which resulted as follows: President Mrs. Frank c. Blair; vice-president Mrs Walter Gully; secretary, Mrs. William G. Cochrane; critic, Mrs. John Van Lear; treasurer, Mrs. J. Henry Fitts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-05-28
GILMAN
Trouble Seems to Be Brewing Over
 Question of Bonds.

Cullman, May 27.-(Special) )-Appar- County over the question of the issuance of bonds for the construction of public roads, and there can be no safe predic- ton made as to the outcome. The last legislature passed an act authorizing, em- towering and instructing the board of revenue of this county to issue and sell bonds to the amount of s1500O0, the pro- ceeds thereof to be expended in con- structing public highways throughout the county.
 The act being passed rather surrepti- tiousy, without any consent or sanction on the part of the taxpayers of the coun- ty, the board of revenue have hitherto deemed 1t unwise to take any action looking to carrying out the provisions of the legislative act.
 Such being the case, application for mandamus has been granted by Judge Coleman of Birmingham, to compel the board of revenue to act. and In addition, suit has been brought in the Circuit Court of this county against the mem- bers of the board and their bondsmen, in which suit the Southern Cotton oil Company Is named as plaintiff, in which 1t Is charged that the members of the board are guilty of gross neglect of duty in not complying with the provisions of the law. As the taxpayers are almost unanimously opposed to the issue, even though favoring good roads, the outcome of the suits will be watched with interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-05-28
BESSEMER.
James Bailey Drowned la Swimming
 Pool at Rock Quarry.

Bessemer, May 27.-(Special)- James BalIey, a son of William Bailey of Brighton, was drowned in the swim ming pool at the rock quarry this morning shortly after o'clock. The young man was about IS years of age. According to the story told by eye witnesses, some men and number of small boys were in and about the pool. Young Bailey was on an im- provised raft and jokingly pretended to the boys that he could not swim. In spirit of mischief, 1t is said, they pushed him off, when he was suddenly taken With a cramp and disappeared. His body was not recovered for sew eral hours. The young man was an employe of the big pipe works. His tragic death was terrible shock to his relatives and friends. The funeral will be held tomorrow.
 Mrs. Thomas Lee Patton of South Pittsburg, Tenn, and her sister, Miss Eleanor Thornton, who have been vis- iting in Tuscaloosa, are at the resi- dence of Mrs. T. Y. Huffman for few days visit to MT. Patton, who has recently joined the office force of the Central Foundry Company.
 The music class of Miss Julia Hous- ton, numbering about twenty pupils, will give a recital tomorrow afternoon at o'c.ock at the library. A delight ful programme has been arranged and all friends of the class and all lovers of good music are cordially invited to be present.
 iss Madge Goodloe of Gainesville. who has been visiting Miss Louise Fulton for several weeks, returned home today.
 The meeting of the Young Ladies' Club which was to have been held at Mrs. T. J. Cornwells on Friday of this week has been postponed until Friday of next week on account of the matinee to be given by the Peak Sisters for the benefit of the library.
 Miss Beulah Sherman. who has been the guest of Mrs. E. c. Lacey for two weeks, returned to Mobile Thurs day.
 Dr. R. D. Curry of Llano, Tex, for merly of this city, is in town for a couple of days on business and pleas ure
 MT. Henry c. Brown of Birmingham visited friends here today.
 MT. Edwin Brazleton of Ensley was in town today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-05-28
SELMA.
Encampment of Second Regiment VIII
 Probably Go to Selma.

Selma, May 27.-(Speoial.)LT annual encampment of the Second Regiment. A N. G.. will probably be held in Selma during the week beginning June 2S. Birmingham and Opelika have both put in bids for the encampment. The assur- ance has been given the Selma officers of the regiment that if grounds. properly fitted up, were provided and a cash bonus of $500 given. the encampment would be brought here. This morning the desired amount was subscribed by the merchants and Colonel Graves was notified. The street car company has contracted to fit up Elkdale Park in approved manner for the camps. Lieutenant Colonel May of the regiment, who was In Selma Sat urday said the camp grounds at Elkdale Park were the best in the state; that mo- where, not oven at Mobile. was there a drill ground to compare with the one in Selma, and the site for the tents was splendidly arranged as the boys would not be in the sun the entire day.
 The trial of the three young white men for killing the old negro on the bridge
 
 May r still drags along before Justice Lloyd. But few witnesses have been ex- emincd as yet, and 1t IS likely that nearly the entire week will be consumed In the trial.
 Carl, the 16-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. H. F. Stearns, died this morning. He had been III but a few days, suffering with appendicitis, and his death came as a severe shock to his parents and friends.
 Hon. T. J. Sanford of Opelika will de- liver the address on the occasion of the graduating exercises at Dallas Academy on Friday night. Professor Thatch/ of Auburn was to have delivered the ad- dress but is confined to his bed and MT. Sanford has consented to take his place. Mir Sanford is the son and former pri- vate secretary of the late Governor Will liam J. Stanford and has many friends in Selma who will give him a cordial well come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-05-28
DOTHAN
Closing Exercises of Public Schools
 Begin Monday, June 2.


 Dothan, May 27.-(Special)-The follow ing is the programme for the closing ex- CT cises of the Dothan city schools:
 Monday, June ?, s:SO p. m., music and elocuton departments.
 Tuesday, June 3. s;So D. m., annual ad- dress by Dr. R. M. Cunningham of Bir- mingham
 Wednesday, June 4 S:9o p. m., graduat- ing exercises, class of 1902: Emma Davis, Clyde Gregory Eva Pearl Hammond, Ruby Liner, Alice Watford, Daisy Simon ton, Lillian Jordan and Joseph Roberts.
 At the meeting of the board of trustees held last Saturday night Prof. J. A. Li- ner WIS unanimously reelected sIperin- tendent with the following able corps of teachers: J. B. Dell principal of the high school, J. B. Chapman, Miss Eloise Cap shaw Miss Minnie Davis, Miss Pearl Espy, Miss Gertrude Lee Miss Margaret Parks, Miss Annie Hammack Miss Mary Bostick, vocal music and drawing. and Miss Mamie McLemore, instrumental music.
 The following teachers declined re-elec- tion and their places will be filled later: E. l.. Atwood, Miss Minnie Dawsey, Miss Mamie Blue; Miss Annie Thompson, elo- cution and art, and Miss Rosalie Baber assistant teacher of instrumental music.
 The contractor for the new school build ing, MT. R. A. Moody of Birmingham, with large force C4 Eorkmen is pushing the work with all possible speed to have 1t ready by October 1 for the opening of the next session. When completed this will be one of the most convenient and up-to-date school buildings in the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-05-28

Discovery.'," writes Frank startz,. M. D., of Flatonia Fayette Co.,, Texas vHe bought four bottles from our druggist here. and after he had used the first bottle he began to improve Some. times he was unable to walk ten steps; now he can ride any horse without any pain In his back and he iool@ e we'll and sound as young boy Ills ago is onty 8. He has suffered for nearly three years, and several other doctor: called the case incurabie but had confidence in Dr. R. V. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. have been ofsred one hundrsd doilars several times al. ready for my lind advice, but would not accept 1t because want everybody to know what Dr. Pierce's famous medicine can do
 ~rhis testimony is absolutely true, and the reason haven't mentioned the young gentle mans name is becaase he don't want to have his name published"
 Accept no substitute for uColden Medical Discovery" The 1ae motive for substitution Is to enabl- the dealer to make the little more profit paid on the sale of less meritorious preparations.
 Dr. PieYce's Pleasant Pellets stimulate the action of the siusgish liver. They ahould always be used with Discovery vhan thAre s need of laxative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-05-28
PAPER DEVOTED ID
 ALABAMA HISTORY
I. M. Owen and J. C. DuBose
 Will Issue New Magazine
BELIEVE THE TIME RIPE
Will Have Department of Genealosy In Which Alabama Families VIII Be Taken Up-Much Space
 to War History.

Montgomery. May 27.-(Special.)- )-Mr Thomas M. Owen, as editor and Joel c. DuRose as associate editor and business manager, will on July 1 begin the publi- cation in Montgomery of a bi-monthly to be called The Gulf States Historical Mag azine The price will be $500 per annum, and the paper and illustrations in the highest style of the art. MT. Owen is di- rector of the state department of history and archives, and Mir. DuBose Is the well known scholar teacher and histori- cal writer of Birmingham. The latter will remove to Montgomery after July, and give his whole time to the development of the new magazine. He IS here today, busily engaged on the work of the initial number, which will consist of an issue of three thousand copies.
 The publication will be devoted to the history, literature and antiquities of the five Gulf States, not Ignoring the states which are contiguous and whose history Is largely identified with the Gulf coast region as whole. A large number of scholars who take a special interest in the subjects included within the scope of the magazine have already been com municated with and will be It's regular contributors. Among them are in Ala ebama Col John Witherspoons DuBose, MT. P. J. Hamilton of Mobile, Col. Thomas c. McCorvey of the University, Miss Ann Bozeman Lyon of Mobile, Dr. George Petrie of Auburn, the Rev A. c. llarte of Mobile and Mr. O. D. Street of Gun tersville. In Louisiana are Miss Grace King, pr. Alcee Fortier, Dr. John F. FIcken and MT. William Beer. In Missis- sippi are Dr. F. l.. Riley, MT. Dunbar Rowland and Gen. Stephen D. Lee. In Florida Is pr. George R. Fairbanks; in Georgia Dr. c. F. Jones; in Texas Judge C. W. Raines; In Tennessee Dr. Charles w. Dabney, Dr. George F. Mellen, Gen. Marcus Wright and Gen. G. P. Thurston. The list will be extended as the enterprise develops. pr. Charles OMalley of Gin cinnati has been secured as a contributor.
 Each issue will have a department of genealogy in which one or more families will be taken up. Special attention will be given to Confederate history, and there will be a department of notes and queries. The illustrations will deal with famous characters and the reproduction of charts and maps of historical value. MT. Owen and MT. DuBose seem to be aware that they are making rather bold adventure in an untried field. but say they have considered the situation we'll believe the time is ripe and know the materials are rich and abundant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-05-28
ENSLEY.
Miss Marie Owen Surprises Her Frlends-MarrIed to MT. DuGroat.

Ensley May 27.-(SpeciaD-Mi Marie Owen who has for the past two years been night operator at the Bell Telephone Exchange, in this city, surprised her friends by disappearing from the city Saturday afternoon and nothing was known of her whereabouts until her mother received note from her saying she was in Chattanooga and married to MT. Albert DuGroat of Syracuse, N. Y, who met her there upon her arrival. They are now in Syracuse, having left Chatta- nooga immediately after the cerem ony Sunday night
 Mir. DuGroat spent about six months in Ensley about two years ago in the employ of the Semet- -Solvay Company and from here went to Syracuse. N. Y
 At the request of numerous friends in the city of Ensley and neighboring cities. MT. w. c. Dennis, alderman from the Northslde of Ensley. has kindly consented to have the Improved Order of Red Men of Towanda Tride 4S reproduce their production of Life on the Frontier at the City Hall Theatre of this city Wednesday evening, May 2S.
 
 Those who will take the leads are, MT. W. c. Dennis. MT. George W. Welch. MT. Arthur Rose, MT. w. J. Martin, Miss Katie Gerst, Miss Mabel Dennis and others.
 MT. Forrest L. Winters left today for Austelle. Ga, to visit his relatives.
 Miss Maggie Day has accepted the posi- ton as night operator at the Bell tele- phone exchange, succeeding Miss Marie Owen.
 MT. A. Wade, senior member of A Wade & Son Or Pensacola. Fla, left yes- terday for his home after spending sev- eral days in the city with the family of MT. J. L. Nail. MT. Wade is faVorably impressed with Ensley, and hopes to re- turn at an early date to make some in- vestments. He spent a portion of his time In Bessemer and Birmingham, with his old friends and being popular Elk Of his city, visited lodges.
 Miss Roselle Haden Is filling the positoin of day operator at the Bell Telephone Exchange recently made vacant by the resignation of Miss Maude Nunalle, who has accepted a position with the Electric Light Company at Pratt City. MT. John w. England, who has been for several years assistant superintend- ent of the blast furnaces of the Tennes- see Coal Iron and Railroad Com pany at this place, left yesterday for Sheffield. Ala, to accept similar positoin with the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron furnaces 1 at that place.
 l Br. l.. H. Kay of Birmingham visited the city today.
 Mrs. w. E. Smith and children of Le- Grange, Ky, have returned to their home after a pleasant visit to Mrs. P. J. Rogers and family. Miss Jerome Rogers accom- panied Mrs. Smith to spend several weeks in Kentucky. Miss Rogers will be great | ly missed In the society circles of Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-05-28
PRATT CITY.
MT. Burns Elected to Board of Alder
 men to Fill Vacancy.

Pratt City, May 27.-(Special) The City Council met in regular session in the Mayors office last night. MT. elected Alderman to fill the vacancy made by the death of MT. Mike Sulli- van. The subject of the Bell Tele- phone franchise were discussed, but no terms were agreed upon with the representatives of the company. Pratt City refused to accept the offer made by the company, but offered to grant a franchise on the same terms as granted the Peoples Phone, which was refused. No action was taken on the waterworks question or the side walk question, as Dr. Seay and MT. Harrison, the chairmen of those com mittees, respectively, were not pres ent.
 MT. L. P. Hill and associates have started on an industrial issue of the New Era, a paper that will be entirely devoted to the industries of Pratt City. Three or four thousand copies will be published and it will be fully illustrated. The paper will make It's appearance about July l.
 Mrs. T. A. Morrow of Camp Hill, Ala, arrived in the city this evening to ittend the commencement exer- cises of the public schools, where she was a teacher for several years before her marriage.
 Misses Ellie Yearby and Lucy Bell of Fayette, Ala, were in the city to- day.
 Mrs. Lee Merrill and children are spending the week with Mrs. Merrills mother on North Highlands in Bir- mingham.
 The Woodmen of the World held an interesting meeting last night and in itiated six new members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-05-28
Neoro School Closes.

Montgomery, May 2-(Special.)- )-Pat- terson's school in this city is having its commencement today and tomorrow and is turning out seventeen graduates. It is called the State Normal School. Colored, but It really gives more attention to manual training than to the subject of pedagogy The negroes would prefer to fort that it is kept on strictly practical lines It gets very little help from North ern philanthropists, which Is supposed to be due to the fact that its president is a white man, and while most thrifty Scotchman, he never goes begging for gifts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-05-28
NEW DECATUR.
Hon. Sam Blackwell Proud of Sons
 Record at School.

New Decatur, May 27.-(Special.)-H Sam Blackwell of this city is just In re- ceipt of a letter from Dr. J. T. Murfee, president of the Marion Military Insti- tute apprising him of the fact that his son, Private Blackwell, has won in de- bate between the Franklin and Jefferson Literary Societies of that college, young Blackwell representing the former.
 It Is said that young Blackwells argu- ment in this debate surpasses any speech that has ever been made by a student of that institution.
 His father Is very proud of him. The young man Is only 17 years old.
 Hon. Sam Blackwell was third auditor of the United States treasury under Pres- ident Cleveland. and he is regarded as being the greatest orator in North Ala bama today It seems that his son Is destined to follow in his footsteps as regards oratory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-05-28
RETURNS FROM AFRICA.
Miss Gwenendyke Brings Home Many
 Valuable Curios.

New Decatur, May 27.-(Special)-Miss eighteen months absence as a missionary in Sierra Leone, Africa.
 This Is Miss Gwenendykes second trir to the Dark Continent. she having previ- ously spent two years there some years ago.
 She will now spend some time on the lecture platform in this country.
 She brought home with her black par rot, which is said to be the only one of its kind in the United States. At her home here she has the finest and most extensive collection of African curfos to be found in this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-05-28
DEMOPOLIS
Colonel Hiedon Organizes New Post
 of the Drummers.

Demope Is, May 2L-(Special)-Col. E. L. HigG :. of Birmingham, Ala, came down last Thursday and organized a Travellers Protective Association post in this city, the name of the post is "G." !" The following officers were duly elected and installed into their various offices: President, J. R. Robertson; first vice president, w. H.. Welch; second vice president, G. T. Breitling; secretary and treasury, H. w. Hayden. Board of di- rectors, L. A. George, E. B. McCarty Lewis Mayer, L. B. Braswell Examiner of claims, Joseph Simon. Chairman rail- road committee, H. B. Pake; chairman hotel committee, G. T. Breitling; chair man press committee, H. w. Hayden; chairman legislative committed, L. A. George; chairman employment commit tee, l.. c. Lowe; chairman sick relief committee, Jacob Bley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-05-28
STATE APPOINTMENTS.

Montgomery, May N-(Special.)-rhe Governor has made the following appoint ments:
 Butler County-R. B. Smythe, notary public, Greenville.
 Jefferson-H. N. Morscheimer. notary public, Birmingham; D. E. Carleton, mo- tary public Birmingham.
 Montgomery-W. J. Haynes, notary public, Grady.
 Fayette-R. F. Peters, notary public and justice of the peace, beat l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-05-28


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