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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
BESSEMER HAS
 FRIGHT OVER FIRE
Department Had to Answer
 Two Calls Yesterday
BARREL OF TAR ABLAzE
Residence of Officer Will Lynch Caught From Flue and Was AL most Completely Destroyed.
 Furniture Mostly Saved.

Bessemer, November 4.-(Special)- 1.-The fire department was called out twice to- day. The first alarm was from T. R. Fulton's residence. a barrel containing tar, which was being used in painting the roof, caught fire and made a big blaze causing some alarm. It was quick ly extinguished
 This afternoon the residence of Officer Will Lynch of the police force, on Airing ton avenue between Twentieth and Twen- ty-first streets caught from a fiue and was almost completely destroyed. Most of the furniture was saved. The house. which was the property of the United States Saving and Loan company, was valued at 5000 and was insured.
 The Merchants Protective association was organized last night with the follow ing officers: I. A. Lewis. president; E. A. Little. first vice-president; w. F. c. Yer million, second vice-president; W. H. Dennis, secretary and treasurer. The as- sociation will meet again on Wednesday night of next week to adopt constitu- ton and bylaws.
 Mrs. lHHNdpetH 1oAlSS' o5So "o sS~iS S' died suddenly last night of heart disease. She was the mother of Mir. George B. Goings, whom she was visiting. The re- mains were shipped today to Coal Creek. Tenn, her former home, for interment.
 Miss Emma B. Cowan was the charm ing hostess of the Ladies' Social club to- day There was a large attendance of members and several guests. The prizes were won by Mrs. T. Y. Huffman and Mrs. Wallace Palmer.
 The marriage of Miss Florrie Mingea and MT. Joe H. Reed takes place tomor- row afternoon at o'clock at the First Methodist church.
 Miss Elise Shropshire Is the guest of Mrs. J. w. Carter.
 MT. and Mrs. R. H. Pritchard of Bir- mingham spent the day in town with friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
TANNING PLANT
 CRIPPLED BY FIRE
FLAMES AT DECATUR CAUSE A LOSS OF ABOUT s25,ooo-cAusED
 BY EXPLOSION OF CHEMICALS
 OR SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.

Decatur, November 4.-(special.) )-one of the most disastrous fires that has ta- ken place in this city for several years past occurred here this morning about I o'clock at the American Oak Tanning company.
 The fire destroyed the leach house and the wood grinding house of the oak ex- tract works entafiing loss of about s25,- oOO These works belong to James E. Mooney, a Cincinnati millionaire. When seen here today he said the loss would be some $15,00O to $2O,0OO. He said the loss would perhaps be covered by insurance. It Is thought it was caused by explosion of chemicals or spontaneous combustion. The works will be rebuilt at once.
 By failing to appear in court today Joe Ringmann forfeited a $10.00O bond. He being out on bond on the charge of hay ing embedded S1o,0OO from the Redman Ringmann Lumber company here, of which he was manager It is said Ring mann Is in Denver, Colo, for his health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
Roosevelt Sends Congratulations.

New York, November 4.-Having been kept fully informed during the day and night as to the course of the election, President Roosevelt retired at Il o'clock fully satisfied with the result. He was particularly gratified with the returns from New York state, which showed the reelection of Gov ernor Odell. The President late to- night sent telegram of congratula- tion to the governor, but the text of the message was not given out. The President and Secretary Cortelyou re- ceived the returns at Sagamore Hill from the executive office in the Oyster Bay bank building. The Presidents own election precinct, the Fifth of the Third assembly district, went demo- cratic by 31 votes. Ordinarily it is democratic from 50 to 90. The Presi- dent and party will leave Oyster Bay at a. m. tomorrow for Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
QUIET ELECTION AT ENSLEY.
For First Time Since the War Only
 Two Negroes Voted.

Ensley, November 4.-(Special.) .)-The election in Ensley passed off very quietly today. There were about 300 votes polled about 25O of which were for the Jelks- Cunningham ticket pure democracy ana new constitution; the others were for the republican ticket. Among the votes cast there were only two negroes to vote. some thing heretofore very remarkable in a general election: in fact, the first time since the war that such thing has hap pened.
 The Railroad Mems Political club of Ensley held a meeting last night and was well attended. Addresses were made by Messrs G. c. Willis, w. c. Cunning ham, J. x. Thomas and others.
 Mrs R. F. Berry left Sunday night ac- companied by her mother for Festus, Mo-, and will be joined in a few weeks by her husband, whose resignation as cash fer of the Bank of Ensley was effected the 1st inst.
 Dr. George Morrow of Birmingham wis., ited ,Ensley last night.
 John A. Obenchain of Johns spent yes- terday in Ensley.
 Dr. W. H. Wynne, one of Ensley's most prominent physicians, will leave in a few days for St. Louis
 George Sexton, the young man who had his hand cut off at the wrist while at his work at the steel plant is resting well at the Cunningham hospital.
 The people of Ensley are very much elated over the prospects of having the car plant built without further delay. Several months ago the site for this plant was graded at an expense of 5000 and a beautiful location was made ready for the laying of tracks and the erection of the necessary buildings to be used in connection with these shops. For some reason, further work was postponed and the matter has remained in statu quo ever since.
 There is scheduled also some other plants for Ensley, which will be under way within very short time.
 George Sexton, one of the most popu- lar voung men in the city. and employed in the machinery department of the steel plant, suffered most painful accident yesterday morning at o'clock by having his right hand cut off between the wrist and elbow. MT. Sexton was discharging his duties when his hand was caught in a lathe and cut entirely off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
WILL PAY THEM
 F THEY BEHAVE
Major Mills Writes FacetiouS
 Letter to Creditors
HOPES GAS LIGHT IS 0. K
Tells the People of Lamlson That He Will Be Unable to Lead Prayer Meeting, But Asks Them
 to Remember Him.

Lamison, Ala, Nov. 4-(Special)- Major c. E. Mills, the millionaire. Of the Yellow Pine Lumber Company fame, has remembered Lamison in her tribuIa- lions (the trials are yet to come) B. F. De Vann has received letter as fol- lows:
 Findlay O., Oct 27. 1sO2.-B. E. De Yam. Postmaster, Lamison, Ala.-Afy Dear Sir: You will please keep all my personal mall until I call for it, or ad- wise you where to send It. You may say to the creditors of the Yellow Pine Lum- Der company that If they behave them- selves and are really good, I will some day pay them. but if they pout, not one cent shall they have-no, not even a mill. If D. D. Agee has returned from Birmingham, tell him he may keep my grip and overcoat as security for sL0O0 borrowed from him Had thought Of making him president of the Eastern Coal and Lumber company at Birming- ham, but have decided not to invest any more of my money in Alabama. It will be impossible for me to lead prayer meet ing Wednesday night, but remember me
 
 still in good condition. Yours truly,
 MAJOR" E. c. MILLS. P. S.-I go east tonight.
 Thus were Lomison and her inhabitants remembered. The little two-by-four town represents a regular Mardi Gras scene, for lawyers from far and near. people of every size and kind prompted by the notoriety of the Yellow Pine Lumber company and the Bank of Lomison, tramp around these two places at all times of the day and night, some actually taking pieces of the lumber away for souvenirs. Some stand in groups, whis- pering of the wonderful major, others openly denounce him and his works. Here and there a solitary old man delivers himself a la Pelee. Ondy the women go about their business singing.
 Twenty five collars has been offered by Selma lawyer for a picture of Mills, but so far the offer has not been taken up, as no picture of any kind can be found
 There has never entered the state of Alabama a man who, In Dr. Jekyll and MT. Hyde guise won the confidence of every one so completely as c. E. Mills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
HAYWOOD SHOOTS POLICEMAN.
Was Attacked Without Revocation
 and Fired on Ills Assailant.

Denver, November 4.-William D. Haywood, secretary-treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners, and a candidate for state senator on the so- cialist ticket, at 6:15 o'clock tonight shot James Braemer, special police man, at Eighteenth and Champa streets. Haywood fired two shots, one taking effect in the face and the other in the arm. Neither wound Is serious.
 It is said that Braemer attacked Haywood without provocation, striking him on the head repeatedly with re- volver, inflicting three severe wounds Braemer earlier in the day is said to have knocked down and threatened with pistol F. c. Manley, promi- nent attorney and republican politi- cian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
YOUNG AERONAUT
 PLUNGES TO EARTH
TRIED TO HANG BY HER HANDS, BUT HER STRENGTH WAS SOON EXHAUSTED AND SHE TURNED LOOSE.

Anna, H.. November 4.-Dora Morri- son, an inexperienced aeronaut of Gales burg, fell from balloon here today and was instantly killed. She had ascended to a height of 2O0o feet hanging by her hands as she started. Professor Schwartz, who regularly makes ascensions for carnival company which is exhibiting here this week, endeavored to persuade the l9-year- old girl not to go up, although she had made two successful ascensions last week.
 It was evident to the thousands of spec tators that she had not made proper start. In vain she struggled to draw her body up to the trapeze bar, but each ef- fort only exhat ted so much of her strength, and fh fly the climax was reached, when the form was seen to quiver and leave the balloon. Over and over it turned until the body was crush ed and broken against the earth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
An lrrexerent Youth.

Senator Stewart of Nevada tells a story in the Philadelphia Post of Mark Twain's early days in Carson City.
 At that time" said Senator Stewart, "the humorist had not attained to the philosophic calm which comes with col- lege degrees. He was journalist. and an unterrfied one. In Carson City he boarded at the home of his brother, who was a model citizen and a christian.
 "One morning l was a guest Of this brother at breakfast. We had Just seat ed ourselves at the table when voice draWled from the stairway above:
 Have you read the Scripture lesson this morningY
 [" Yes was the reply,
 Had family prayersT continued the voice from above.
 "'Yes Sam said the host, smiling at me.
 There was a pause, and then in the now we'll konwn drawl came the fur ther question:
 Said graceY
 "'Yes,' responded the patient head of the household.
 All right, them came the cheerful comment from the stairway; I'll be right down. And presently the irrev- erent youth, who in a few years was to promote the gayety of nations. join ed us at the breakfast table,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05

The man who Is caged In or cooped ur day after day without sufficient exercise is sure to suffer for 1t. Quite often the liver Is the first organ which becomes disordered, and constipa...-n. biliousness, sick headache and general physical tor nor make life miserable. There's ouly one way to deal with liver wtrouble and that Is to go to the root of the disease, and cure it once for all. Such cures of the disordered or diseased liver almost aiways follow the use of Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery. It always helps. It almost always cures. It reg uistes the liver, strengthens the stomach, aud purifies the blood.
 ~pr Pjsrps's Golden Medical Discovery Is the best rneditdne fnnde,s writes Michael Mafcr. of Littlefal1s, Y. Y. (6s Center st.) sI had yellow jaundice and liver trouble in November, 1000 Was aimost de~i. iost si xteen pounds in three weeks erd ID. whole body was as yellow as I tfsd three doctors and they gave me tahiets aad pills and another one soml Other stuff but went to xessrs. O'Rourke and Huriey's drug store and got yo,rr Golden MedlcA1 Discovery One bottle cured me and thank 1t and cod that am . well man.
 Accept no substitute for the \ wDiscoy- cry" There is nothing cjust as good. n
 The Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser, book containing IooS pages, is given away Send aI one-cent stal11ps for expense of mailing on!y, for the book iu paper covers. or 3r stamps for the vol. ume bound In cloth. Address Dx. R. v. Pierce. BuGaio. N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
HAL. E JOHNSON
 SHOT AND KILLED
His Slayer Committed Suicide
 in County Jail
OF NATIONAL PROMINENCE
Mir. Johnson at One Time Was Nomi- mated By ProhlbItIonists of Illl- nois for Governor and Then
 for Vice President.

Effingham, Ill, Nov, 4.-Hon Hal E. prominence and vice-presidential candi- date on the prohibition ticket in 1896 was shot and killed by Harry Harris this af ternoon at Bogota, village in Jasper county, thirty miles from here. Harris committed suicide in the jail tonight by taking poison. Mir. Johnson, who was practicing law at Newton, the county seat went to Boeota to collect an ac- count on which Judgment had already been rendered against Harris. An alter cation occurred between Johnson and Harris at the Harris home. and the lat ter secured shotgun and fired at John son at close range. the charge striking Johnson in the face and causing instant death.
 Immediately after the shooting Harris jumped in Johnson's buggy and attempt ed to make his escape. but was appre- hended by a deputy sheriff, who had ac- Coulpdlheu Jonnson dhu Wno Wds d Wil- ness to the shooting. Johnsons body was taken to his home in Newton and liar ris was conveyed to the jail in the same place.
 The people of Newton are much ex- cited. but there are no fears of lynching at this hour.
 Johnson was the nominee of the pro- hibition party in this state for governor in 1896. but later accepted the nomination for the yice-presidency and withdrew as gubernatoriaI candidate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
LOOKING FOR o'HRIEN.
Is Accused of Being DefauIter In the
 Sum of $540o.

Washington. Nov. 4--John Lawrence 2 0'Brien, for seven years confidential clerk In the employ of Frank Hume, a iocal wholesale grocer. is accused of being q defaulter in the sum of s5. 400.
 oBrien was married on Oct. 27 last to Miss Della o'Day, clerk in the treas ury department, and he left the city os- tensibly for New York to spend his hon. eymoon. After being gone a few days. Mir. Hume received a letter written bv O'Brien before his departure and whose delivery was delayed by his request, in which he called attention to discrepan- cies in his accounts. He Is supposed to have gone to London and the detective bureau will make an effort to locate him there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
In Ills Business.
1e Washington Star.

From the Washington Star.
 Are you interested in literature?" said the young woman.
 "I should say I am," replied the bust ling person. T always did say that a great deal depends on the way an idea is expressed. But at the same time liter ature Is no good unless the article you're booming gives satisfaction after 1t Is pur- chased"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
Her Phenomenal Memory.

From the Boston Transcript.
 Cousin Harry--So you remember when Uncle Tom fell through the ice? Lett s ;ee-that was thirty years ago. and you ,ay you are only twenty-four. How do you account for that?
 Cousin Harriet-Oh, pshawl you know well enough, Harry, that I always was a precocious child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
Luxurious Hogs.

From the Kansas City Journal
 Recent winds blew down lot of apples in the orchard of A. H. Gilkinson of near Warrensburg. To avoid losing them en- tirely. Mr. Gilkinson caused them to be raked together and cooked and is now feeding a very fair quality of apple sauce to his hogs His are probably the first Missouri hogs that ever had so fine an article as apple sauce on their regu- lar bill of fare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
The Thoughtful HostIer.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 See here. John, this automobile of mine looks as if it had some pretty lively usage You didn't have 1t out while I was away, did you?''
 Why, yes, sor; I did. I was afraid 1t would git shtiff shtanding in the shta- ble so long, an so I gave 1t a little live ly exercise. dye moind. every nlesin+ day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
A Serious Loss.

From the New York Weekly.
 Mistress-What did you do with that old brown dress that hung in my closet? Domestic-You told me to get rid of all the rags, ma am, and so I gave it to the ragman.
 Mistress-Goodness mel How do you suppose am ever to get any new clothes if haven't old dress to put on when my husband comes home?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05

The Age-Herald will give to all new subscribers on rural routes, a rural mail box, free of charge, with a yeaPs subscription.
 For particulars, address Ths Age. Herald or see carrier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
1t Sounds Feminine.

From the Philadelphia Bulletin. She's fearfully jealous of her husband. isn't she?'
 Dreadfully. She even thinks he ad- mires their house too much" ''The idea! Why?"
 ''Oh. it's Queen Ann''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
Satisfaction.
From Puck.

From Puck
 Casey-Kelly called me a lover, but Ol got satisfaction out av him.
 Rooney-Ye did?
 Casey-Oi did He knocked out two av me teeth that hoy bin throubling me fer moonths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
Famous splrituaIlst Dead.

Rochester, N. r., November 4.-Mrs. Mary Fox Smith, the last member of the fsmily of Fox sisters, the originators of modern spiritualism, died at Nyack, N. Y, today at the age of S5 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05

Sanitary CommissIon.-The Jeffer- son county sanitary commission met last night and audited the bills for the month. President Anderson read his report, which ne will send in to the board of revenue, on the contracts signed for the sewers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
CITY ITEMS.

Petitions in ankruptcy-Petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by Nose Williams and George Story.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
Weighed and Found Wanting.

From the Chicago News.
 She-Are you quite sure that you love me?
 He-Why, of course I am, darling. She-In spite of my many faults? He-Yes, in spite of your many faults. She-Wretch If you loved me you would deny that I had any faults.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05

Fined and Sentenced.-Dr. W. C.. Miles of Avondale was fined $100 and sentenced to 1S0 days hard work on the streets by Judge Feagin yester- day. He appealed the case and made a bond for $200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
The suburbanite's Discovery.

From tho Philadelphia Press.
 'Of all bodily ailments said the sub urbanite, 'I think ague Is the most para doxical"
 How paradoxical?" inquired Citiman. "It. gives you the shake and sticks right to you.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05
Couldn't Stand for 1t.

From the Yonkers Statesman.
 She-Could you sit and lsten to her singing?
 He-WelI. I wouldn't like to stand for #
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-05

Board of Trade-The Board of trade meets this afternoon at o'clock In the Tomlinson building. There are several important matters to come up, including reports by several of the committees appointed at the last meet ing. One of these is on the new train from Birmingham to Decatur. J Kniuhts of Columbus.-The Knights of Columbus have moved into their new quarters, the old Elks' hall They will furnish and decorate it at an ex- pense of over S2000 The next initia- tion will take place Sunday, Novem- Der 30. A council of the order will be instituted in New Orleans November 23. and a large delegation from the Birmingham council will be in attend ance.
 Marriage Licenses.-Marriage licenses were issued to the following parties yesterday: Sam Burford, Jr., and Rose Anna Armstrong, Arthur M. Bell and Tinnie Hard, John w. Wright a. Mrs. Clara c. Wimpee, Robert N. Waldrop and Maggie B. Propst, Jack D. Hurst and Mamie Alexander, Will liam B. Allen and Lucy Beall, Joseph Penry Read and Frolie D. Mingea, Charles J. Martin, Jr., and Ethel Wll- iams.
 The Aerie.-Secretary English of the Birmingham aerie of the Fraternal Or der of Eagles received letter last night stating that the number of this aaria is 268 If was at first thought 1t would be several numbers lower in the list, but aeries are being installed so rapidly that it was thrown to the num- Der stated. The aerie was installed two weeks ago with 108 members and since that time about 20 have been Initiated. There are about fifty appli- cations on file to be acted on at the next meeting.
The Washington times., 1902-08-28
BELONGS IN THE CAPITAL.

While Piladelpans may object mildly the
mcrca Museum from that city to the Capital which proposed
believed particularly valid be opposed
change 1t natural that the Quaker City should dislike losing local
institution be doubted would
better atmosphere and better development under national
the inevitable ryaes of great manufacturing city.
The Washngtonian who have made up their minds upon
Congress the pros
pective which would
should put their best forward accomplishment
plan that result in universal benefit.
If located here and osered by would
enlist the aid of the entire well
departments especially interested exhibits and would become
important present
materials would be rapid
and national bureau, both foreign
and domestic support would rapidly augment exbs until
the greatest of its kind in all the world
While the Quaker temporarily object
patriotic oppose
change and that will upbul institution
from which will benefit greater along with other parts
ourc country.
The Washington times., 1902-08-28
Virginia Solidly Democratic.

Virginia is all right ana will return
a solid Democratic delegation to the next
House" remarked Representative +, b.
Lassiter. of Virginia, at the Raleigh last
evening, and il the other States will
increase their Democratic vote proper
tionately, there will be no question as
to the political complexion of the next
House. It's n little early to make pre-
dictions, but to me the indications point
to a large Democratic victory this fall.
The tariff and the trusts are discussed
on every stump. The Republicans. from
the President on down. are crying out
against the trusts and the necessity for
tariff revision is acknowledged by Sec
retary Shaw. But what excuse do the
Republicans offer for their refusal to
deal with these two subjects when Con-
gress was in session? They have no
excuse. and therefore offer none. | think
the people are tired of being trifled with.
and the Republicans will discover the
fact on election day"
Mr.. Lassiter is in the city on business
for his constituents connected with the
departments.
The Washington times., 1902-08-28
Progressive Euchre Party.

The Progressive Euchre Club of Dick
erson, Md. held very enjoyable meet
ing at Locust Grove. the residence OF
Mr.. Louis b. Scholl Monday evening.
August %. The house was tastefUlly
decorated with asparagus vine and wild
flowers. At the close of the evenings
program refreshments were served.
Among those present were: Mrs. Ella
Jones. Miss Mollie Jones, Mr. and Mrs.
Laurence y. Chiswell Misses Julia
Belt, Nora Sellman, Lillian and Edith
Dickerson, Eula Shreeve, Messrs. Louis
b. Scholl. Bernard Jones, Lloyd Jones.
McGill Belt, Bernard Shreeve, Harry
Meem. Brookcs COT. and Ned Dicker
son. of Dickerscn. The Washingtonians
present were Mr. and Mrs Samuel A.
Druary. who are spending the summer
at their country home near Dickerson;
Mrs. Sarah K. HELEN and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Robert Lee Faris; Mrs. Cliff
ford Warden Miss Ethel Warden. and
Miss Annie Williams. Miss Florence
Plunkett, of Baltimore, and Miss Will
Jams are guests of MIR. and Mrs. Samuel
a. Druary. The ladies' first prize was