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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-19
SELMA.
ThIrty-fifth Annual Session of Negro
 6aptists Begins Today.

Selma, November 18-(Special.) )-The thirty-flfth annual session of the Ala bama Baptist State convention, (colored), morrow. The sessions will be held in the First Baptist church, an edifce built at a cost of about twenty thousand dol- lars The convention will represent about 1SS.000 colored Baptists and will be presided over by the Rev. J. o. A. Wilhiet of Birmingham The secretary Is Prof. R. B. Hudson of Selma, one of the most n- telligent negroes of the state. and one who holds the respect and esteem of the entire people of Selma.
 Tomorrow night Mayor Mcleod will welcome the delegates on behalf of the city and Thursday night an address will be delivered by the Hon. H. S. D. Mall lory. president of the Baptist convention. The Rev. w. B. Crumpton, corresponding secretary of the missionary board, will also deliver an address tomorrow night The town is already beginning to fill up with negro preachers and by tomorrow night will be running over.
 Selma will take active steps to secure the Syndical college determined upon by the Presbyterians in the session just ad- journed in Bessemer. Col. Abbott presl- dent of the street railway has already offered an ideal site and will give 5000 of the S25. 900 asked by the synod The Borad Street Presbyterian church of this city is one of the wealthiest in the south and committee of prominent members have been appointed to act jointly with com- mittee of citizens or independent of them and ascertain how much money can be raised. It is not thought that there will be any difficulty in raising the sum re- ouired and the opinion generally is that owing to being centrally located, its rail- road facilities, It's charming people and the cheapness of living that Selma will be selected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-19
PRATT CITY.
Commercial Club Holds an Interesting
 Meetina-Other News.

l Pratt City, November 1S.-(Specia1.)- The Commercial club held an interesting meeting in the office of Secretary S. T. president. E. J. Hudnell Vice-President Job Going was in the chair. Five new members were received. The board of di- rectors made a splendid report showing that every member was appointed on some committed The committee on banks and banking reported that the papers for the incorporation of a new bank in Pratt City were in the hands of an att torney.s This committee stated that they had met with universal encouragement The committee on press and advertising supplied each member with copy of the constitution and bylaws, letter heads en- velopes; also folder of general informa- tion concerning the industries of Pratt City The committee on information and statistics made a good report. The com mittee on legislation was assigned the work of increasing the corporation of the city. The committee on development and city and county affairs were requested to ask the city council to complete the work of numbering the houses of the city; also to confer with the board of revenue and the Frisco system with reference to theh opening of a street between Tuxedo and Pratt City. The committee on railroads and transportation were requested to con- fer with J. B. McCleary with reference to the removal of the sale of worlxingmen' S tickets.
 Miss Mabel Benson went to Horse Creek this afternoon to attend the mar riage of Miss Mary Crow to MT. Edward Coburn Margris, which will occur at an early hour tomorrow.
 The race for the position of justice of the piece. exof1cio between William Grady, the present incumbent, and City Attorney c. D. Comstock is becoming more and more exciting. William Grady and J. B. Aird are already in Montgom- cry and c. D. Comstock, R. F. Lovelay and Asa Gibson went down this afternoon in the interest of the appointment.
 William Somerville of Fremconia, Ala, and w. S. Going of Birmingham were the guests of MT. Job Goint today.
 William Bridges, who has resided on Third street for number of years. has completed a handsome residence at Tux edo and will remove his family to that place in few days.
 Miss Mollie B. Robertson of AIlensville, Ky. is the guest of Mrs. P B. Kennedy
 William Gibson, the 21-month-old son of John Gibson of Wylam, died yesterday and the remains were inferred at Pratt City today
 A child of Mr. Will M Denton of Thomas, died at the home of it's grand parents in Anniston and was brought to Pratt City for interment yesterday.
 Frank Shields is suffering from typhoid fever.
 The Rev Frank Marston is assisting the Rev. Mir. Orr of Ensley in revival service at the Presbyterian church.
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BESSEMER.
Royal Arch Chapter of Masons to
 Have Big Banquet.

Bessemer, November 1S.-(SpeciaL) L)-The Royal Arch Chapter of Masons will have a big banquet tomorrow night. for which they are making great preparations.
 MT. and Mrs. Joe H. Read returned last night from delightful bridal trip to Washington, New York and other east ern points. They are at home at Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Mingea's.
 The city council will hold its regular semi-monthly meeting tonight and will transact routine business.
 Mrs. Sarah Bishop of Clanton. who has been the charming guest of Mrs. Will 0. Woods for a week past, leaves tomorrow.
 The grand jury reconvened yesterday and will probably be in session two weeks.
 Captain T. J. Cornwell Is absent for a few days on a business trip.
 The Ladies' Social club held one of It's semi-monthly meetings this afternoon when the club was entertained by Mrsl Harry Grlggsby at the residence of Mrs. H. L. Davis. An exciting game of pro- gressive whist was played, in which Mrs. J. w. Carter and Mrs. H. L. Barns were victorious The refreshments were deli- ciously prepared and daintily served.
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of preachers and ssa for the support of

of preachers and ss5 for the support Of bishops. .,os.ar-
 The conference committees met yesesl- day for the purpose of examining classes and recommending promotions. The Tour classes of this year are as follows:
 First Year-Marvin R. Hefiin, Eugene E Emerson, George M. Randle, Robert J. Pollard, George R. Jordan, Luther M. Young, Albert L. Mathison. James F. Lancaster, John w. Culverson, Henry M. Stevenson, Robert Y. Hannon, James A. MathIson. George c. Barron-13
 Second Year-Henry L. Aldridge, Ed ward L. Roy. William T. Holdridge, Henry F. Grim. Edward H. Harris, Keener Matthews, Walter w. Hefiin, Walter E. Draper. Lorenzo D. Patterson, Robert II. Jones, John w. A. Shoe maker-11
 Third Year-Mark N. Terrell Eugene Blnford. Isaac c. Jenkins. Thomas K. Roberts, William E. Aldridge, John A. May, Jehu v. Emerson, Robert l.. Wilson, Richard T. Tyler-9
 Fourth Year-Luther r. Stansill Rob- ert F. Tyler, Boyd T. Cantrell, William W. Scott, James M. McCluskey, George Stoves Charles c. Godby, James A. Do- zier, Lee P. Hunkapiller, James C. Fran cia. James F. Clark. Robert Wilson, Wal ter P. McGlawn. Marcus J. Williams, J. c. Prince-15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-19
sNopeRAss APPOINTED.
Selected By Mayor Joseph to Inspect
 the Licenses in Montgomery.

Montgomery, November 1s.-(spe- cial. l.)-Mayor Joseph has appointed Maj. R. B. Snodgrass to be city license inspector to fill the vacancy caused by the death of A. Moog. The major has been in the city service in one capac- ity or another a long time, and wears an empty sleeve as testimony of his yalor in the war. The place pays s1200.
 The mayor also today appointed J. R. Cochran as captain of fire company No. and R. E. Nixon as captain of company No. 2, to fill vacancies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-19
RDs. DAVIS, Davls& JORDAN

Offices at Infirmary, 2029 Ave. G and
 Woodward Building 220-224. Dr. J. D. s. Davis, office hours at In. firmary l to p. m. Dr. w. B. B. Davis, office hours, at In firmary Il a. m. to p. m. Dr. W. M. Jordan, office hours at In flrmary g to 10 a. m. and 4 to pm. and at Woodward Building Il a. m. tc l p. m.
 Dr. Carl Fox, assistant (office with Dr. Stubbs.)
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Warm up!
 Bucks Heaters
 Prowell Hardware Go.

New train to Atlanta over Southern railway leaves Bir- mingham ll:3O p. m. daily. Pullman sleeping car ready for occupancy Union station 0:3O p. m.
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cold In oermany.

Berlin, November B.-Unusuaily cola weather prevails throughout Germany. The cold is severe in Haniver, West phalia and old Edinbourg. Skating has commenced in Berlin. Building operations have been prematurely suspended. Ine horse races have been called ofr-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-19
Yale Strong EavorIte.

New York, November 1S.--There was brisk betting on the stock exchange on the Yale-Harvard football game for Sat- urday. The odds favored Yale at 10 to and three bets at 5000 to 5000 were placed Many bets at s100 to s6O and s1OO to $50 were made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-19
Terminal Company Organized.

Mobile, November 1S.-The Mobile Railway Terminal company was organ ized here today with Samuel Spencer, A B, Andrews w w. Finiey, E. L. Rus sell and others of the Southern railroad as directors, E. L. Russell being elected president The intention is to build a uodern-style depot with terminal tracks, yards, etc.. estimated to cost S500 000
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BRoNcHoDA.
For Throat anu Lungs. Nc thing Li..e It.

To the good people of Birmingham, Ala, who believe in honesty. would like for you to believe me. have been given orders to leave town and may be put in jail If any one in this town believes in honesty address Percy Hawes, 19171s 4th avenue.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-23
CHAPTER Xxx,

CASTOR tried to wait in patience ar
other week for word from the woman
he loved, and when the last mail came
and brought no letter for him, he found
himself face to face with the deepest
soul crisi of his life.
After all thoughts are things. The
report of her social frivolities at first
made little impression on him. But she
thought had fallen in his heart. and it
was growing a poisoned weed.
1t is possible to kill the human body
with an idea. The fairest day the spring
ever sent can be blackened and turned
from sunshine into storm by the fitting
! OF little cloud of thought no bigger
than mans hand.
So Castor found this report of dancing
and flirting in a gay society by the wo-
man he had enthroned in the holy of
holles of his soul to be destroying his
strength of character, and like a deadly
cancer eating his heart out
He sat down by his window that night.
unable to work, and tried to reconcile
such "A life with his ideal.
why should l be so PROVINCIAL" he
unused. The thing only shocks me be-
cause l am unused to it. She has grown
up in this atmosphere. To her it is a
harmless paStime"
Then ne would take out of his daslx
her picture, light his lamp. and look long
and tenderIy at it, until his soul was
drunk again with the memory of her
beauty, the warm touch of her hand, and
the thrill of her full soft lips in the only
two kisses he had ever received from
the heart of a woman.
Y,iof ho 4
ecuted miniature on ivory her father had
made of her when she was eighteen She
had given 1t to him. Her father had
told her to demand its return She had
done so, but there was such a sweet con-
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CHAPTER XXI.
THE LION IN HIS DEN.

Apparently McLeod's triumph was COM
plete and permanent The farmers were
disappointed in their wild hopes of q
sub-treasury, and other socialistic
schemes, but the passions of the cam
paign had been violent, and the offices
they had won with their negro ally had
been soothing to their sense of pride.
CASTOR could see but one weak spot in
the alliance. The negroes had demanded
their share of the spoils, and were grad
ually forcing their reluctant allies to
grant them. He watched the progress of
this movement with thrilling interest.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as Executor on the
estate of Elias K. Chappell, deceased. I
hereby notify all persons having claims
against his estate to present them to me
for settlement on or before the 18th
day of March, 1903. Persons indebted to
the estate will please make payment
E. G. BEDDINGFIELD, Executor.
March 18th, 1902, 1aw6w
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in for 1t now. he would face all hell if
need he!
He waited but an instant, and heard
the heavy tread of a man approach the
door. Instinctively he knew that the
general himself was on guard, and would
open the door. Evidently he had expect
ed him.
The door opened about two feet and
the general glared at him with livid
rage. He held one hand on the door
and the other on it's facing, and his tow
ering figure filed the space.
Good evening, general" said CASTOR
with embarrassment.
What do you want, sir?" he growled.
Il wish to see you for few minutes"
We'll, 1 don't want to see you"
Whether you wish to or not, you must
do it sooner or later" answered CASTOR
with dignity.
Indeed Your insolence is sublime.
must saw"
The sooner you and I have a plain
talk the better for both of us. 1t can't
be put off any longer" CASTOR continued
with self control. He was looking the
general straight in the eyes now, with
head and broad shoulders erect and his
square-cut jaws were swapping his words
with a clean emphasis that was not lost
on the older master of men before him.
Call at my office in the morning at
ten o'clock" he said, at length.
81 will not do it. / am going home on
the nine o'clock train Tomorrow is
Christmas day. The issue between us is
of life import to me, and it may be of
equal Importance to you. l will not put
it off another hour!"
The general glared at him. His hands
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-26
HILLS ADVICE TO DEMOCRATS.
rress TO the Front Only Those Timely Issues
Upon Which You Are Agreed
(By the Associated Press.)

Natchez, Miss, July PA special
from Allisons Wells. Miss, to the
Natchez Democrat, gives former Senator
David b. Hills letter to the Mississippi
democrats. Senator Hills letter was
read by w. S. McAllister. of Madison
county. Senator Hill says in part:
our duty at the present time is
promoting the avoidance of recrimina-
lions among leading men, and the ex
ercise of spirit of Cancellation among
all factions in every section of the coun-
try. There is no need of any re-organiza-
ton of the party. The party of Jeffer-
son, Jackson and Tilden is good enough
for us. We need to avoid divisions about
ABSTRACT questions and we should only
press to the front those timely issues
upon which there is substantial accord
among all Democrats.
The preservation of constitutional
liberty, wherever our flag permanently
foats; opposition to dangerous corpora
lions and other monopolies. which pre-
vent legitimate competition and operate
10 the detrlment of the people; popular
lnsistence upon State rights upon the
guarantee of the Constitutions; public
taxation for public purpose only; the
abolition OF the tariff upon articles con-
trolled by the trusts, the election of
United States Senators by the people of
the several States; genuine reciprocity
with Cuba, as against Republican 30 per
cent. specious reciprocity, and the
maintenance of the personal liberty of
the citizens. These are issues, among
Others upon which there is no division
OF sentiment among Democrats and upon
"hlch all can unite. North, South, East
and West.
That the Democracy of the whole
country may be united in the great
contest which awaits us, and that DEM
ocratlc principles may be once more
triumphant in the nation is my sincere
wish"
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BOTH MEN ARE CONFIDENT.
cports Arriving Prom All Quarters to See the
Jefries .Fitzsimmons Fight
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press)
San Francisco, Cal, July 24-Sporting
men from all parts of the country are
arriving here on every train to witness
the contest tomorrow night for the heavy
weight championship The betting has
not been heavy in comparison with the
amounts wagered on previous events of
the kind and the odds have now fluctuat-
ed from ten to four in favor of Jeffries.
Those who fancy Fitzsmmons admit that
he has the disadvantage of age, but ar
que that he has led an exemplary life
and is younger today than the average
man of forty. That he is trained to the
hour is beyond question. Fitz has never
made such preparations for battle. He
is as fit as man of his age can be made
Fitz is full of confidence and
wishes to be quoted as saying that
Jeffries is in splendid spirit and de-
clares that there is no possibility of his
defeat.
Eddy Graney, the referee, will enter
the ring attired in Tuxedo dress suit.
He says he will order the men to break
and will not go between them. He will
not permit any of the Marquis of Queens
bury rules. No one but Delaney or Daw-
son, representing Jeff and Fritz will have
man is knocked down the one standing
the right to throw up the sponge. Grafney
Will not allow either man to be disouaIi
he'd by bottleholder If man is
knocked down the one standing will he
compelled to go to his corner or be dis
qualined. Graney looks for no trouble.
he says that both men know the rules
Wen and Will not commit foul.
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'SEABOARD" AIR LINE RAILW y
INTERCHANGEABLE MILE
TICKETS ON SALE
MAY 1ST.

Commencing on above date. the Sea
board Air Line Railway will place on
sale an interchangeable 1 900 mile ticket
for $500, which will be honored on the
following railroads:
Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern Rail-
way.
Atlanta and West Point Railroad.
Baltimore and Steam Packet Com
pany.
Brunswick and BIRMINGHAM Railroad.
Charleston and Western Carolina
Railroad.
Chesapeake Steamship Company.
Columbia, Newberry and Laurens
Railroad.
Georgia Railroad.
Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
Louisville, Henderson and st. Louis
Railroad.
Nashville, Chattanooga and st. Louis
Railroad.
Northwestern Railway of South Caro-
lima
Plant System.
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poro-
mac Railroad.
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Washington Southern Railway.
Western Railway of Alabama.
Western and Atlantic Railroad.
This book is good over about $4,000
miles of railroad in the South. 1t is
good over the most important lines, and
passengers can use same between Rail
eigh and Washington, Baltimore via Bay
Line, and as far South as Jacksonville,
Tampa and New Orleans. and West as
;ar as st. Louis, Memphis and Cincin
natl.
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a BITTER DEBATE.
william o srien Makes Fighting speech in
the Honse Of Commons
(By the Associated Press

London, July 24-Tre debate on the
Irish estimates begun yesterday in the
House of Commons was continued acri-
moniously this afternoon, John Dillon.
Irish Nationalist declaring that the
speech of the chief secretary for Ireland,
Mr. Wyndham yesterday amounted to a
declaration of war against the Irish peo-
pie. The chief secretary he said. had
enforced the stringent co-ercien act with
out shade of justification. Mr.. Dillon
reviewed the case of Sergeant Sheridan
and blamed the government for failing to
prosecute him.
William O'Brien, Nationalist, made a
lighting speech punctured by loud Ma
uonalistic cheers, in which he asserted
that II Prince Henry of Prussia and a
German fleet hal banded an army in Ban
try Bay, it would not have required
many organizers to bring every young
man in Ireland who was woth his salt
under Prince Henry's flag. Amid much
disturbance Mr.. O'Brien declared that
the Irish land trust was run by a pair
OF prejudiced counsellors, and for the
expression he has called to order.
John Morley, Liberal, declared the is
sue in question was alive still and burn
ing issue yet, at the beginning of new
reign with new Premier, the Chief
Secretary for Ireland about to take a
more responsible position, the policy of
the government seemed to be the old, de-
plorable policy of coercion.
Mr. Wyndham replying said the gov
eminent policy was dominated by the
TACT that innocent persons were plunging
ireland into disorder and provoking gov
eminent inventions in order to Justify
the demands for home rule. The revival
or coercion in these circumstances was
the collective act of the government and
tne fulminations against the privy ooup-
cliors and himself were beside the mark.
me motion to reduce the vote for Ireland
was defeated by 1876 to 1856
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BIG SPRINGS INUNDATED.
Inc : arms in the Vicinity Ruined. Railroad
Traffic Suspended.
(By the Associated Press ,

-" w eiiC AooOCidteu fFeSS.
Big Springs, Texas, July 24.-The
streets of Big Springs have been mum
dated by the heavy rains and trains on
the Southern Pacific have been suspended
At o'clock yesterday afternoon water
began running down the railroad and in
two hours the railroad tracks and the
business and residence portion near the
beach were under water from three to
ten feet deep. Another rise is expected
soon. The people living in the exposed
portion of the town were notified in time
to get to places of safety.
No lives have been reported lost, but
several narrow escapes are reported. At
present 1T is impossible to estimate the
damage, but it will be large with the
railroad company as the heaviest loser
The track for several miles is washed
and 1T will probably be ten days before
a train can get to the West. The last
train from the East arrive,. yesterday,
thirty hours late. The water bound pas
sengers are being taken care of by the
company. The farms below here are
ruined. Old settlers say that this is the
heaviest rain which has ever been known
here. Ten inches have fallen in the last
few days.
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Coach Falls Forty Feet.
(By the Associated Press

Mcconnellsville, Ohio, July 24-The
worst wreck in the history of the Mus
klngum Valley occurred today at noon at
the Douda Trestle, a mile south of this
city A northbound passenger train on
the Ohio and Little Kanawha Railway
was passing over the trestle when the
rear coach turned over twice in it's descent
and fell forty feet. 1t is stated that the
trestle had been weakened by the recent
Hood. Thirty passengers were in the
coach, nearly all of them from local
points along the Muskingum Valley.
Two persons were killed and several
fatally injured, while dozen more suf-
fered injuries of less serious nature.
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MOTHERS MUST GUIDE.
Should Watch the Physical Develop
ment of Their Daughters. Earn
est Words From Mrs. Pinkham to
Mothers.

Every mother information Of vital value to her young
daughter precious legacy, and the
for her future largely in the hands of the mother Inc mysterious
should find the mother the and night AS she cares o
the physical webeng of her daughter will the woman be- and her
children
When the young girls thoughts become ggish when she expe
headaches exhibits Sp
son Sleep pains in the back and lower nbs d desire Tor
solitude dislike for of other girls when she
mystery to herself and friends then the should go her aid
promptly such time greatest aid to nature Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound 1t the young system Tor the
and the reliance in this hour OF trial
The following letters from Mrs Southland practical proof of
Mrs PnkhanS efficient advice 20 young
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Lee Speaks to Northern Veterans.
by the Associated Press

Warsaw, Ind, July 24.-Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee, former u S. Consul General at
Havana, was the attraction at Winona
Lake this afternoon where he addressed
crowd of 1000 people on Peace and
War in the United States and Cuba .
Veterans of the Union Army, comprising
members of the two grand army posts
of Warsaw, acted as a reception commit
tee. General Lee gave an interesting
narrative of events preceding the blowing
up of theNMaine and his peroraton was
a strong plea for a more united North
and South.