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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
BARN DESTROYED

An early morning blaze at Oakland de-
stroyed a large barn and contents. the
property OF s. O. Mowery. Before the fire
was under control an adjoining barn and
shed on the estate OF owen T. Smith was
slightly damaged The total loss will
De perhaps about $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
WHAT CHEER LAUNDRY,
HATHAWAY BROTHERS.
SO BuRCGSS STREET.

Our new building Is completed. ana We
extend a cordial invitation TO our friends
and the public TO call and examine IT,
We have wnat Is considered by experts
the finest laundry plant In the country.
and from a sanitary point Is perfect.
With ou- present facilities We are pre-
pared TO do a largely increased business
In all lines and shall not DO oongeo 10
refuse any work.
We solicit your patronage and guar
antee satisfaction In every respect
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26

- -. SAs snsssrsis boz of the ssnus.
n NS Laxative Bromo. Quinine
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
UP TO PRESENT TIME TOTAL REG.
IsTRATloN OF COUNTY IS A LIT
TIE LESS THAN 1s,ooo-AsoUT
1876 NEGROES REGISTERED.

Registration yesterday in Jefferson
county showed a slight falling off as
compared with the previous day, in fact,
it was the dullest day the registrars have
experienced this week Only $50 register
ed. OF this number probably 40 per cent
were residents of Birmingham. There
remain only two more days for regis
tration and unless about 1900 register each
day, there will be many people in Bir-
mingham DISTINGUISHED.
The registration books will be open
again Saturday and Monday, the first
and third days Of November, but this
will be only for the purpose of qualify
ing those who have become of age in the
meantime, and those who can make an
iron bound affidavit that they were sick,
out of the state, or otherwise unable to
register at the time the books were
formerly open.
The registrars have received much
praise for the manner in which they
have accomplished their work. However,
one of the registrars was complaining
yesterday that by their failure through
a misunderstanding to appear at a GER
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
VACCINATION LAWS
TO Be COMPULSORY
FEW ISOLATED CASES OF SMALL
Pox, DUE TO NEGLECT OF VAC
clNATloN PRECAUTIONS NO
FEAR OF coNTAcIoN.

There are still few isolated cases Of
smallpox in jefferson County, but in
each case the presence of the disease is
due TO neglect of vaccination precautions.
In six white families of the county the
disease prevails. There are no compul-
sorry vaccination laws in the state. and
in spite Of the urgent appeals of physi-
clans for everyone 70 be vaccinated, many
have neglected 1t. The doctors urge now
that all take this precaution and cooper
ate in the attempt to make the district
free from the disease.
1t is said that medical men will take
cteps to induce the next Legislature to
enact compulsory vaccination laws and
1t is felt that these will not only make
Jefferson County, but the whole state as
well, free from smallpox.
The few cases now existing are being
carefully watched to prevent the spread
of tho disease. The houses are isolated
and quarantined, and as they are in wide
ly separated districts no fear of con-
tagion is entertained.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
ONLY TWO DAYS REMAIN
IN WHICH TO REGISTER

tain point. at certain time, in the Vi
clnity Of Bsssemer. they were accused
of being co-conspirators to an imaginary
scheme to prevent the formation of the
sixty-seventh county of Alabama. But
everything was finally explained satis-
factorily and registration proceeded on
its even tenor, and as Registrar Bondu-
rant expressed It. the incident was Of
ficially closed
Up to the present Time the total regis
tration of the county is a little less than
1s.000 Not more than 1856 negroes are in
eluded In this number. Everyone who
has thus far failed to register, is earn
estIy urged to do so today, and to bring
those with them who have failed to at
tend to this matter. The registrars give
az an example of the indifference with
which registration is regarded in Biz
mingham, the qualifying of two mer-
chants yesterday who were doing bust
ness within two blocks of the court house,
and had put the matter off until almost
the last minute before obtaining their
certificates It may be that the few
thousands who have SO far failed to reg
lister In Birmingham and vicinity are
waiting until the eleventh hour. and If
this be true, there will be lively times
and much business done by the registrars
today and tomorrow.
The registration books will be kept open
tomorrow until or 8 p. m, If the regis
tration warrents 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
BOY CONFESSES
TO FOUR MURDERS
WILLIE CANNON, A SMALL NEGRO
BOY, TELLS CHIEF OF POLICE
AUSTIN THAT HE HAS KILLED
FOUR BABIES.

Willie Cannon, a 15-year-old negro boy,
confessed to Chief of Police Austin yes
terday morning that he had murdered four
babies by dashing their brains out against
trees. He claimed his last crime was
killing Katie Crosby, a 4-year-old negro
girl, on the night of July 4. He stated
that he lured her away from home and
taking her in his arms dashed her head
aginst tree. Her tongue was bitten
through when she was found the next
morning Tom Greer, negro. is now in
Jail charged with this crime.
The boy was arrested Tuesday after
noon by Policeman Baker and Mcmillan
on First avenue and Twenty-first street
and charged with vagrancy. He said
that he had killed four children. so yes
terday morning Chief of Police Austin
had him brought into his office and ex-
amined. He said his first victim was a
white child near Gurnee, whose brains
he dashed out against tree. The second
was a colored baby he claims he killed
near Helena by throwing it into the Ca
haba river The third was, he says,
struck on the head with piece of iron
pipe near the coal mines at Canada.
Chief Austin has been unable to con-
firm any of the stories told by the boy
except portions of that relating to the
killing of Katie Crosby. He has wired
the other places, but no confirmation has
been received. He believes only portion
of the boys stories, which are crude and
unreal in many particulars.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
COUNTY COMMITTEE
MEETS TOMORROW
Is GENERALLY THOUGHT A PRl-
MARY WILL BE oRDRED, AL
THOUGH 1T is SAID SOME OF
BEATS FAVOR A CONVENTION.

The jefferson County Democratic exec
county courthouse at noon tomorrow. The
meeting will be to provide for the nomin-
atlcn of a candidate for State Senator
and six candidates for representatives of
Jefferson County in the State Legislature
Just what plan will be adopted, whether
a primary election or a county conven-
ton for the nomination Of candidates
cannot be definitely foreto1d, but it is
generally understood that a primary will
be ordered.
1t is rumored that the large out-of-town
beats, such as Bessemer Pratt City, Ems
ley and East Lake, will favor conven-
ton, and 1t is argued in some directions
that there are enough county beats in
favor of a convention to defeat any
proposition for primary election.
These Gnti-primary theories are based
upon the presumption that the county
outside OF Birmingham would be likely to
fare better in a convention than in a
primary, regard being had for the almost
overwhelming number CT registered votes
In beats Il and 81. which are included in
Birmingham city, and which in a primary
election might be able to nominate the
Senator and all the representatives. And
1t is assumed as matter Of course that
every Birmingham candidate with any
chance fer success will have supporters
Throughout the county.
So far but two or three men have pub
licly expressed a purpose to seek legisla-
tive nominations
The greatest interest is felt in the meet
ing of the committee because it will de-
terlnine whether or not the immediate
local representatives of the people, the
men from the various neighborhood, ia
vor the primary plan in county nominal
lions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
FORMAL CALL FOR
PRIMARY ELECTION
RULES TO GOVERN CANDIDATES
WHO PREPARE TO ENTER DEM
OcRATIc coNTEsT-cHAIRMAN
LOWE INVITES COOPERATION.

Chairman Robert j. Lowe of the state
Democratic executive committee issued
on yesterday the formal call for a pri
mary election of the Democratic party on
August . to nominate state officers, in
compliance with the recent decision of the
committee. Following is the CALL
Birmingham, Ala, July 16, 1902.
To the Democrats of Alabama:
In compliance with a resolution of the
state executive committee, adopted on the
11rh inst, at a meeting held in the city
of Montgomery, l hereby announce that
a Democratic primary election will be
held in eoch precinct of the state on the
25th day of August, 1902 for the nomin-
alton of Democratic candidates for Gov
ernor, Lieutenant Governor, secretary of
state. state treasurer, auditor, attorney
general, superintendent of education and
commissioner of agriculture and industry,
and also for the election of four members
of the Democratic state executive COM
mittee, from and by each Congressional
district. Said primary election will be
conducted according to the general laws
of the state governing primary elections
and the rules, regulations and provisions
adopted at said meeting, which said rules
regulations and provisions have hereto
fore been published and promulgated by
TIE press, and will hereafter be officially
furnished to the various county commit
tees.
All persons who may desire to become
candidates at said lection and to have
their names printed upon the official bal
lot to be provided for such election, must
give notice thereof in writing to the un-
dersigned chairman of this committee,
on or before the LIST day of August, 1902.
The prompt and earnest cooperation
of the ehairmen and members of the re-
spective county committees In the state
is invited and confidently relied upon.
Respectfully,
ROBERT j. LOWE,
Chairman of the State Executive Com
mittee of the Democratic and Conser-
vaffva portv of Alaha mo
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
HAS NOT NAMED
HIS COMMITTEE
Henry Badham May Manage
Mr.. Johnston's Campaign
MUSGRovE NOT IN RACE
Governor jerks Has Nothing to say
On the Political situation-An
Active Campaign Will BE-
gin Next Week.

The announcement that former Cover
nor Joseph +. Johnston would make the
race for the governorship was a principal
topic of discussion yesterday, although
the announcement did not create very
much surprise. 1T having been generally
understood for several days that the for
mer Governor would run.
Mr.. Johnston when seen yesterday was
uncommunicative. He said he had MOTH
ing to give out. 1t was rumored that
Henry Badham would manage the for
mer Governors campaign Mr.. Johnston
when asked about this would neither
confirm nor deny the rumor, but simply
said that so far he had not appointed
his campaign committee. The conference
held at the Morris, to whom the ex-
Governor announced his candidacy, au-
thorized him to appoint his own campaign
committee. This will probably be named
in day or two.
Governor William D. jerks, the only an
nounced candidate for the office except
Mr.. Johnston. reached the city last night,
coming up from Montgomery for the
purpose of attending the encampment,
this being Governors day at East Lake.
Governor jerks when seen last night
stated that he had nothing to say In re-
gard to the political situation.
1t is generally understood that L. B.
Musgrove, who has been spoken Of as a
possible candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Governor and who has
been urged by his friends to make the
race, has decided not to do so. Mr.. Mus
grove left the city Wednesday evening
and was expected to return last night,
but did not do SO. He will probably soon
issue an address to his supporters stat
ink why he decided not to make the race.
The campaign to be made by Mr. john
ston will begin next week. He is new en-
gagged in selecting his campaign commit
tee, and preparing for the campaign. This
will be brief, as the election is on Au-
gust Is. and 1t will be impossible in the
short time intervening to make thor
cugh canvass of the state
All or nearly all of the political support
ers of Mr.. Johnston who came to attend
the conference of his friends on Wednes-
day have left the city and returned to
their homes.
The statement that Alex. T. London
Yves in the Johnston conference on We'd
nesday caus I'd some surprise. Mr.. Lon
don, with his family, left town yesterday
afternoon for a health resort in North
Carolina. When seen at the station he
said
"Oh, yes, am Cor Johnston for Gov
ernor"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
ADJUTANT GENERAL BRANDON
FAVoRs FORMATION OF NEW
COMPANY, AND 100 MEMBERS
WILL BE OBTAINED IN 80 DAYS.

Active work was commenced yesterday
raising the battery of artillery which it
is proposed to organize in Birmingham.
One of those interested started list Of
young men who were willing and anx-
ious to join a battery, and in few min
utes it was signed by eight men who had
previously seen military service.
A petition, requesting the adjutant gem
eral to muster in battery, was signed
by a number of prominent men. This will
be presented to the adjutant general in
the near future and it is probable he will
be able to state positively within two
weeks if the battery can be mustered in
and equipments issued.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
BATTERY OF ARTILLERY
WILL SOON BE ORGANIZED

It is expected that a captain for the
company will be chosen today or tomor-
row A prominent gentleman has been
rendered the position and he promises
to give his answer this week. Efforts are
being made to have the battery in serv-
ice by September l.
Several interested in the battery had
a long talk with Adjutant General Bran
don and he expressed himself heartily In
favor of it. He said there was room In
the Alabama National Guard for another
battery and that birmingham was the
place. to organize and equip 1t.
1T has been stated on good authority
that the Montgomery battery has four
guns which it intends returning to the
government, 1t having been equipped with
more modern guns. 1t Is the hope of the
Birmingham boys to get these guns and
depend on better equipment later. They
are meeting with much ncouragement
in organizing the company and hope to
have 100 names on the list within thirty
days
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
New Freight Tariff.

Louisville, July 17-The Southern Rail-
road has issued a new freight tariff pro-
viding for the payment of drayage on all
articles included in the recent tariffs is
sued by the Louisville and Nashville and
Illinois Central roads. This makes the
drayage war which began in this city
about a week ago three-cornered fight
with the probability that unless settle
ment is soon reached the Baltimore and
Ohio Southwestern will be drawn into the
contest on account of the effect Of the
action of the Louisville and Nashville
and Southern on the St. Louis lines which
they control.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
HAVING A GOOD TIME.
Members of Alabama Press Take New
York by Storm.

The Alabama editors, according to ac-
counts in the New York papers, took the
city by storm. Everywhere they were
welcomed with open arms and given the
best to be had. Even automobile rides
were given the members, the New York
Transportation Company placing nine
large automobiles at their disposal and
sending them out on Riverside drive.
During the first day of their stay they
were turned over the keys Of New York
by Mayor Low, and shown every pos
sible courtesy by other officials.
The party was taken under the wings
of the New York World for one day and
shown everything to be seen in newspa-
per row and in the New York Press
Club. At the latter's building punch was
served during a visit The members of
the party also attended the theatre, go
ing to see the "Chaperons" at the New
York theatre. Yesterday they visited
Manhattan Beach and Coney Island.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
Cigarette Fiend Shoots at Father.

Fulton, KY, July H.-John Mcdowell.
son of Hon. j. II. Mcdowell. of Union
City, Tenn, while crazed from cigarette
smoking attempted to kill his father. The
latter tried to overpower him and fin
ally had to shoot him to get him to drop
his weapon. The boys condition was
not fully realized until he appeared with
pistol and following threat fired at
the father Approaching the gravity Of
the situation and that something must be
done, Col Mcdowell fired shot at his
sons lower legs which made a slight
wound in the ankle and had the desired
effect.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
SUMMER ADJUSTMENTS
AT EAST LAKE.

One of the largest crowds of the sea-
son went to East Lake, among whom
were a number of prominent society peo-
pie in party with Pascha1 Shook and
A. M. Lynn. The vaudeville attraction
of the week is strong and each act last
night received merited applause.
Miss Leah Russell. in her yiddish
speciality, came In for the greatest APP
plause. Her work was exceedingly clever
and was followed by SO much good cheer
she was forced to answer an encore after
asking several times to be excused. She
will be at the theatre the remainder of
the week, closing her engagement Sat-
urday night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
WILL RESUME WORK.
Work May Begin Today at the Rolling
Mill.

The Birmingham rolling mill, which
has been idle since July 3, will probably
resume operations this morning. Latter
ly the mill has been in enforced idleness
because of lack of coal. due to the tenn
porary suspension of work at Warner
Mines, which supply the mill with all
the coal it consumes.
Work at the mines was suspended at
the end of June, pending an agreement
for the new mining year between the
operators and the United Mine Workers
Union. 1t had been arranged that work
should be resumed last Monday, but that
was prevented by the death Of a local
miner. Out of respect for him the re-
sumption of work was delayed until af-
ter his funeral.
As the Birmingham rolling mill en-
ploys about twelve hundred men, many
of whom receive high wages, the resump-
ton of work there is Of much local In
terest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
White Ambulance CORPS.

One of the neatest things seen lately
is Taylor & Co.'S ambulance corps. s. r.
Lippincott, who Is in charge, is always
after something new and tasty, and has
fitted Frank Chamberlain and himself out
completely in white duck suits, caps,
shoes and stockings. The left arm Is cir
cled with a white flannel band in the
center of which is the Red Cross" sig
nificant of their humane work IT'S q
pretty idea, and Mr. Lippincott is to be
COMMUNICATED $50
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
NATIONAL BAPTIST
Convention (coIored), Birmingham,
Ala, September 1924, 1902.

For the occasion of National Baptist
Convention (ColoredD. Birmingham. Ala.
September II to "a, 1902, Southern Railway
wifi sell tickets at one fare for the round
trip to Birmingham and return Septem-
Der IA. IS and 16; all tickets limited for
return until September n, 1902.
For further Information call on any
ticket agent Southern Railway.
7-11~to-9-16
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers
were recorded yesterday:
Traders Investment Company to Rob-
ert Jemison. lots TO 5, block q, and lots
s to IA. block 26. s210O.
A. M Robertson and wife to Robert
Jemison, lot 8, block E. $780,
A. E. Leishman to NJ. e. Johnston, lot
2, block 80, $500.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
Mary Griffin.

Mary Griffin, IL years Of age, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Griffin, died yes
terday afternoon after a few days Illness.
She was sweet and lovable child and
her untimely death is deeply lamented by
all who knew her.
The funeral will take place from the
family residence, 1929 Eleventh avenue,
South, this afternoon at o'clock The
interment will be at Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
WITHOUT SEWER CONNECTIONS
Officers Report to Mayor Large Num-
Der Of Houses Needing Attention.

The sanitary officers have just made
a report to the mayor which sets forth
that there are 1882 houses in Birming-
ham without sewer connections. or this
number 1893 are on the Northside and $50
on the Southside.
Investigation shows that In some places
connections are in progress, and in the
districts where there are no sewers steps
will at once be taken to construct them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
Nathan Harrison.

Nathan Harrison, aged Is years, died
yesterday at the Boys Industrial School
at East Lake. The remains were carried
to Erswell & Co.'S undertaking estab-
lishment where it will be held until his
relatives arrive. No funeral arrangements
have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
More Machinists Strike.

Houston, Tex, July 1.-THE strike OF
the Southern Pacific shop men today
extended to San Antonio, where forty
nine machinists and their helpers walked
out after having a demand for 10 per
cent increase refused.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
PERSONAL,

D. Rich left last night for Cincinnati
to be gone for several days.
Congressman John III. Bankhead came
to Birmingham yesterday afternoon from
his home at Fayette, and will proceed to-
day to Greenville, s. c.. to visit his
daughter, Mrs. w. II. Perry.
Mrs. w. J. Prowell and Miss Bertha
Prowell left yesterday afternoon for q
visit to Hot Springs and other Western
points. They will be absent for about
one month.
Florence Hotel Arrivals: p. II. Morris.
Selma; E. e. Hawkins, Baltimore; w. 8.
White Sheffield; b. H. Binford, st.
Louis; l. w. Thomas, Atlanta; e. Brant-
ley, Chattanooga; T. M. Hefferman, Au-
gusta: J. NJ. Card. Chattanooga; j. T.
Mitchell, Cleveland; T. w. Webb, In
diana; ]. F. Lane, Memphis; l.. c. Bat
ton. Danville; e. A. Simmons, Kenawee;
J. 8. Coke, Baltimore: A. II. Dawson,
Philadelphia; r. e. Allison, New York;
O. d. Cameron, w. T. Mayfield, Green's
boro; ]. j. Jones, Tallahassee, Fla.
J. ]. Jones. r. f. Chapman, Jasper; A. L..
Slaton. Atlanta; l.. M. Jordan, Chicago;
w. f. Young, Atlanta; W. p. King. Nash
Vile; J. P. McCury, d. d. Trimble, Bal
timore; j. f. Enright II. Hungerad,
Montgomery; I. w. Hill, Gadsden; w.
Hoffman China Town; r. G. Smith,
C. o. benson, Alabama City
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
Mrs. Mary E. Thames.

Mrs. Mary q. Thames, widow of the
late Cornelius E. Thames of Mobile, and
mother of c. E. Thames of this city,
died in Mobile on Wednesday. She was
a woman of many Christian virtues and
had many friends in Birmingham who
will greve to learn of her death.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
PAINFUL WOUND.
Alderman Harrington, While In Louis
vile, Accidentally Shoots Himself.

Alderman John Harrington is back
from Cincinnati,o Louisville and other
points In the north. At Louisville Mr..
Harrington narrowly escaped serious
accident. A pistol which he was hold
ing was discharged and the bullet went
through the hand infiicting quite pain
full wound
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-18
DEATHSAND FUNERALS
James Young.

James Young, aged q years. a nagman
on the Southern Railroad, died early yes
terday morning at the Hillman Hospital.
The remains were shipped yesterday TO
Bairdstown, Ca, for interment.