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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
BESSEMER GRAND
 JURY ADJOURNS
WILL MAKE REPORT IN NoVEM. RER-THE NoN-JURY CRIMINAL COURT TO CONTINUE THROUGH. OUT NEXT WEEK-oTHER NEWS

Bessemer. October s-(Special) The grand jury which has been in session for the past week will adjourn tomorrow and will meet again in Novemper. A report of it's work will then be made. The non- jury criminal docket will be continued In the Bessemer city court throughout next week.
 Miss Annie Lee Fitch of New Orlcanp. who is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. A. Pitcher, gave a musical recital at Brighton last night. assisted by her neice. Miss Eleanor Pitcher. The concert, which was given .n Odd Fellows hall, was well attended.
 The Baptist revival services were op- ened last night with the Rev. L. M. Brad ley of Avondale in charge. The services are being hold in a tent erected for tfe purpose at the corner of Eighteenth street and Fifth avenue.
 The Young Ladies' club was pleasantly entertained this afternoon by Miss klea- nor Pitcher. The prizes for the afternoons 3 contest were won by Miss Lena Mingea and Miss Louise Fulton.
 Morris Adler of Birmingham was in the city cn business today.
 L. V. LaTaste of Birmingham has ac- cepted a position with Lee Moody & Co.,, real estate and insurance.
 Mir and Mrs. George o. Harris have re- moved to Fossil to reside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
SENATOR PGTTUS'
 ELECTION ASSURED
THE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE SAYS
 ENOUGH ADVlCEo HAVE BEEN RECEIVED TO MAKE HIS RE- ELECTION PRACTICALLY SURE.

Selma, October 3.-(Special.)-C. W. committee, said today: We are absolute ly certain of the election of Senator Pet tus as his own successor when the legis- lature meets next January. The commit tee has received from practically all of the hold-over senators declarations of their intention to vote for him and the same thing from nearly all of the dem- ocratic nominees for the legislature. Most of the letters received stated that the writers were personally for Senator Pet tus and that they had so announced in their speeches and writings prior to their nomination and that if they voted for any one else they would have to change their places of residence.
 While the campaign committee was organized to work for the return of Gen eral Pettus to the senate, we have found very little to do as the democrats as a whole settled the matter at the polls on August 25, and when the legislature meets next January the will of the peo- pie will be cheerfully carried out
 Your correspondent was permitted to see the list of those who were not only warm friends of the senator, but who had written the committee that they were earnest, active workers for his re-elec- tion This list comprised all the senators except one or two who had not been heard from and practically all of the democratic nominees for the lower house except five or six. With such showing the campaign for the reelection of Sem ator Pettus is closed and it is certain that he will not have opposition but be elected by exclamation,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
REPORT ON WORK
 OF THE CONNECTS
JUDGE CARMICHAEL SAYS THE CROPS WILL BE SHoRT-WoRk STILL GOING ON ON THE ARTE. SIAN WELL AT sPEleNERs.

Montgomery, October 3. = (special) = Judge Carmichael president of the con- vict board, today filed with the governor his report for the quarter just ended. He reports the health satisfactory and things working smoothly. About the crops, he says they are short and gives the figures of production as follows
 Three hundred bales of cotton, between 5000 and coco bushels of corn, 20 to 90 tons of hay. several thousand bushels of po- tatoes, 600 gallons of syrup. 1000 bushels of ground peas, and so on. This Is a short yield the corn being only half.
 Work Is still going on on the artesian well at Speigners but with no bright hopes of finding water. A little saw nisii has been erected al SpeigHers for use ot the prisons solely, and there will soon be an abundant lumber supply for mak- ing many repairs, which are badly need ed. He suggests that a shingle machine might be utilized for saving up the fine cypress trees on the state land.
 The financial statement for the year shows total receipts of S1s5. 405. 53. The ex- penses were as follows: Salaries $24- S79.94, current expenses $3O.2S7. Il, cost in criminal cases S34, 347 80. supreme court costs S536 30, making total of S90,051 10. This leaves a net profit for the year ot $95,354. 3s. This Is a variation of only few dollars from the net profits of the year before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
MEREDITH PROVO
 GRANTED A PARDON
OLD NEGRO PREACHER WHO WAS CONVICTED OF LARCENY YEARS AGO TURNED LOOSE BY GOV ERNoR AND GOES TO TEXAS.

Montgomery. october Especial 1.-The governor this morning pardoned the Rev. Meredith Provo, and the venerable old man took the first train. for Texas. The governors reasons were that he had been away twenty-six years, had made a good citizen in his new home, and the people where he lived unanimously asked for clemency. The pardoning board had promptly recommended clemency on the hearing of the case. Nothing will be done about an old indictment for larceny of an axe at the time of his former con- viction.
 Meredith was a delegate to the Bap- tist convention at Birmingham and stop ped over here to see his children whom he abandoned when he fled in 1876 from the county jail after his conviction for larceny of sheep, and was recognized and arrested. His home is in Cameron, Tex, where he has raised another family, and prospered A troublesome negro poli- tician here in the old days, in Texas he turned democrat and the whites there are his friends and exerted themselves to secure his pardon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
NEWS OF PRATT CITY.
Woman's Club Holds Meeting After
 Long Vacation.

Pratt City, October S.-(Speciai)-The Pratt City Woman's club neid its first meeting after vacation at the home of the president. Mrs. T. B. Boring, this afternoon. There was no regular pro- gramme, but general discussion of the years work was engaged in. The suhJect for study during the coming year is French history.
 Among those from Pratt City who will attend the G. A. R. meeting in Washing ton are Messrs. S. T. Key and Will Meagher.
 Sam Foley left this evening for Milwau- kee to attend the Embalmers' National association.
 J. D. Duncan and one or two others will go to Tuscaloosa tomorrow to attend the unveiing of the monument over the grave of MT Duncan's brother, Milton Duncan, which will be conducted by the Woedmen on Sunday.
 Miss Dora Davis is tho guest of MI. and Mrs. J. D. Duncan. She is return ing to her home in Tuscaloosa after sev- eral weeks stay in New York.
 The band of Willing Workers, which meets regularly on Friday evenings at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Watson, Is progressing nicely and now have membership of thirty-two.
 Mrs. Dave Williams and Mrs. Gwillim have returned from Sale Creek, Tenn, where they went to attend the funeral of their sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
CEDAR IS EXHAUSTED.
Factory at GreenviIIe Is No More and
 People Very Much Worried.

Montgomery, October 3.-(Special )-The cedar factory at Greenville is no more. For over ten years it has been the most important industry of the town, and the pride of the citizens. It was built by Richmand. Va, people who found a lit- tie bucket shop there, and turned 1t into big concern for making the little slats out of which lead pencils are con- structed. They built their own railroad out to Cedar creek where the timber grew, and gave steady employment to some seven hundred men, women and children.
 Now the cedar Is all gone made into pencils and whittled away with the jack knives of seventy million people. The timber ebing exhausted the factory moves on to Mobile where fresh supplies can be floated down the rivers and creeks from the interior. But the buildings are there and the citizens are casting about for some industry to come and utilize them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
KNELT IN FRONT OF TRAIN.
Troop Hodges Ends His Life In Most
 Peculiar Manner.

Montgomery. October B. = (Special) = Troop Hodges, a white man, committed suicide today by kneeling in front of an on-coming passenger train on the Vest ern Railway of Alabama.
 Hodges spent last night in shack near Mount Meige, on the Western railway, some twenty miles east of here. He spent his last nickel this morning for some .singerbread and went down the road. As the west-bound train approached the sta- tion he stepped in front of 1t and knelt down facing the engine, which mangled him horribly and killed him instantly.
 Papers on the body showed that he had worked for the Central railroad at Sa- vannah in 1894 and that he had been a great wanderer in all parts of the world, including South Africa. He had nothing to show where any of his family resided, but seems to have been most identified with Savannah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
ENSLEY COUNCIL
 HAS BUSY SESSION
GAS FRANCHISE GRANTED TO 3. R. PEGRAM AND ASSOCIATES, AND MATTER OF LOCATING A STEEL PLANT TAKEN UP.

Ensley, October 3.-(Special.) )-At 9 meeting Of the city council last night the gas franchise asked by B. R. Pegram and associates was granted under the condition that they start work within sixty days from the date of the fran chise.
 Acting on the suggestion and advice of the chairman of the finance committee, the bids for paving and curbing Avenue E from Twenty-second to Twenty eighth streets were not opened on account of the lack of street funds. and the city au- thorities not desiring to incur more debt, the bids were returned to the contrac- tors. and will remain standing until the next meeting.
 Alderman E. W. Whips then introduced a strong resolution which he insisted that the people of Ensley and it's vicinity CO., operate in the effort to induce E. T. and G. Schuler to locate their proposed new plant in Ensley. which has been pending for some months. Mir N hips made a strong impression on his hearers, making visible to thsm the help 1t would be to the already prosperous little city. as well as to the business people in it's vicinity. A committee, consisting of the mayor and two other citizens, was appointed for the purpose of obtaining substantial results
 Much interest Is being manifested in this move by the merchants of the city, and trey will await with much anxiety the report from the comntttee at the next regular meeting.
 Clem zuber, who was brought home from the Alabama Polytechnic institute at Auburn several days ago i'll of ap- pendicitis. Is rapidly improving.
 l., a Chicago. where she went to visit rela- ti1 es.
 The rod mill is closed down for a few days owing to the lack of coal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
DlsPENsARY IS WANTED.
Question Discussed In Montgomery and May Figure In Race for Mayor.

Montgomery. October S.-(special)-- That the dispensary fever IS growing III Montgomery is indicated by the fact that a good deal of quiet talk is going On in dispensary circles about running a candi- date for mayor on that issue as the best way to bring it to 9 head.
 The man talked about is w. w. Pear son. a lawyer and Suneay school Guper- intendent, wno has twice run for the nomination for the legislature, making no special plea on that issue. puT aiso making TO eoncealment of his attitude. He was beaten both times, but his con- tinued activity seems about to force a neht on the su-.ect with lines drawn and knives out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
CLERK AND REGISTERS SALE.

louisville Trust Company, body corpor-
 ate. complainant, vs. B. B. Purser and
 others, defendant.
 By virtue of decree rendered on the sOth day of June. A. D.. 1902. by the city court of Birmingham. Jefferson county, Alabama, in said cause. I shall proceed to sell to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at public auction, before the court house door. in the city of Birmingham, within the legal hours of sale, on Mon- day, the 20th day of October, 1g02, the following described real estate
 Lot five 6). in block fifteen Q5), as laid off by the Avondale Land Company. in Avondale. Jefferson county. Alabama, to satisfy said decree.
 Witness my hand this 18th day of Sep tember, 1902. JOHN s. GILLESPY.
 D-1S-S0t Clerk and Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
EXTREMELY LOW RATES
To Washington, D. C., and Return Via
 Southern Railway.

Account G. A. R. reunion the Southern railway will sell round trip tickets to Washington and return October {, 4 h G.
 limited Octover 15 at very low rates By depositing tickets with joint agent at Washington and payment of fee of 30 cents extension of final limit to November may be obtained. Rate from Birming- ham $15.55. For particulars and sleeping car accommodations apply at passenger office, Morris hotel building. Birming- ham. Ala J. c. Lusk. District Passenger Agent. 9-13 to 10-6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
RowRoN WILL SPEAK.
WeIl-known Birmingham Citizen to
 Deliver Republican Address.

Montgomery, October 3.-(Special )-An- nouncement IS made that James Bowron will speak here in the interest of the re- publican state ticket on October 13
 It has been many years since there was republican speaking in Montgomery which the white folks were expected tc attend, and the coming of so respectable and able a representative of the indus trial development in north Alabama may provoke curiosity and insure him an audience. Mobile and Montgomery seem to be his only appointments south of the mountains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
DRUMMER FOUND DEAD.
Joe Irwin, Said to Be of Birmingham,
 Drowned in Flint River.

Huntsville, October 3.-(Special.) = The body of the unknown man found in Flint river Thursday has been Identified as that of Joe Irwin, a travelling man Of Birmingham.
 Irwin was here a week ago In an ap- parently demented condition. He believed that officers were after him and traded bia clothes for another suit before leav- ing this city. He was trying to escape imaginary pursuit by swimming the river. His clothes have not been found. lrwin had a wife at Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
STEAMSHIP COMPANY ORGANIZED
Proposes to Run Vessels to Central
 and South American Ports.

Montgomery, October 3-(Special.) )-Pa- pers were filed in the office of the secre- tary of state today for the formation of the Southern Steamship Company, Linn ited with headquarters at Mobile. It's purpose is to run vessels in the Central and South American and West Indian fruit trade and to raise It's own fruit if advisable.
 The capital stock is s6o.OOo of which $20,00O has been paid in. The stockholders and directors are William Ecker Eek hardt of Bellville H., Benjamin H. Charles of St. Louis, Philip H. Allison, A. F. Piazza and Daniel Gum of Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
CHEAPEST RATES
On Record to New Yo.k, Philadelphia and Baltimore via Steamer From Savannah.

The Central of Georgia railway will sell tickets from Birmingham to New York for steamers sailing from Savannah october 8, 6 and at $3O.1O for the round trip. To Philadelphia for steamers sail ing October 1, and 8 at s25s0 for the round trip. To Baltimore for steamers sailing October 2. and at $2lS0 for the round trip. Meals and berth aboard steamer included in the above rates Final limit of all tickets. October 1s
 For particulars, call on or write Solon Jacobs, Commercial agent. 1921 First ave- nue 9-28-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
Curtis Declines Nomination.

Montgomery, October 8. (speciaL)-- Georse H. Parkeer, democratic nominee for the legislature in Cullman county IS in Montgomery today. He says that J' T Curtis has declined the republican nomination for representative against biyn hut that the republicans are to have A mass meeting tomorrow and try it over. MT. Parker feels confident or winning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
Ennanement announced.

Scottsboro, October 3.-(Special.) = The marriage of Walter Bogart of Stevenson and Miss Pearl Gunter of Shelbyville, Tenn, has been announced to take place at the home of the parents of the bride to-be on October 6. Mir Bogart Is a son of w. H. Bogart of Stevenson, ex-mem- Der of the state senate anu is quite popular in this county. Miss Gunter is charming young woman of Shelbyville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
s7.e4 ROUND TRiF
Birmingham to Macon, Ga, Via Gen.
 traI of Georgia Railway.

Account Farmers National Congress; tickets on sale October 9th and 9th, final limit october 10th. Correspondingly low rates from other ticket stations.
 For further information apply to Solon Jacobs, c. A. Jack w. Johnson U. T. Rirmineham. Ala, or any other agent or of the company.
 -28-30-f0-2-4-5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
s25.55-RoUNp TRIP-s25.s5.
Birmingham to New York and Return
 Via Southern Railway.

Tickets on sale October 8. 4 s, 6, final return limit October IS. Double daily trains. Through Pullman sleeping cars from Birmingham without change For sleeping car accommodations and detail- ed information apply Southern Railway passenger office. Morris hotel building. J. c. LUSK. District Passenger Agent.
 p-19-to-10-6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
Mrs. Gamble Dies Suddenly.

scottsboro. October 3.-(Special.)-Mrs R. J. Gamble died suddenly at her home in Stevenson Tuesday. She was III only two days. Her husband was absent from home at the time of her death. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church. She leaves three small children. She was the daughter or Capt. and Mrs. & H. McMahan of Stevenson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04

I have a girl Il years old who was never very well. Last summer took her down to Maine, right out in the woods on the shores of Casco bay. We had a large tent, fir boughs for beds and pillows, plenty of fresh milk. fruits and vegetables. fresh clans and Holsters. Notwithstanding all the good things my girl continued 10 all' the food. especially milk and apples. distressed her. She complained of pain around the heart. l was surprised that the change from the city did not benefit her. I gave her Ripans Tab ules at last and we were surprised at the result, and when l took her home in September she looked as rosy ana healthy as Gypsy.
 At drugglsts-
 The Five-Cent package is enough for an ordinary occasion. The family bottle. 60 centA contains supply fo- year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
curtls Is Pretty Strong.

Montgomery, October 3. (special.)--It Is ranorted here that J. J. Curtis of Gull man is running far from hopeless race Cor district attorney to succeed MT. Vaughan. It is said that he has the a,.Sa.sement of National Committeeman niJnrnick. and that used to go a long
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04

And every form of PRIVATE DISEAsH. Sexual weakness, etc. etc. are cured un- der plain guarantee.
 Ali condolences held invfolate
 Consultations at office or by mail fn vited without charge.
 treatment by mall for those who can. not visit me.
 W No written prescriptions furnish all medicines.
 free on application.
 Dp DOZIER Is a graduate fin every hranch of medical and surgical science. Saa twenty-five years experience. A na- tionai reputation. and is indorsed by the ,ress national banks and thousands of patrons as the most expert and reliable specialist in the south.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Dczier is indorsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot ada anything to the reputation Dr. O IT Dozier has already acquired in the Iine If his profession. but we know him to be s brother odd Fellow that can be relied m to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes from q family of prominent physicians, and xjth his full store of medical knowledge and his Isrge experience in his profession ca he relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner
 Age-Heraid: His long record and ap- proved abilities enutle him to the proud distinction of standing ct the head of his profession.
 Offices First avenue and Twenty-first street, Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04

The key to health Is In the kidneys and liver. Keep these organs active and you have health. strength and cheerful spirits. Prickly Ash Bitters is stimulant for the kidneys, regulates the liver, stomach and bowels. A golden household remedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
DR. pozIER 6 CO.

Have moved their offices to corner oi First avenue and Twenty-f1rst street.
 10-2-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
DIR. o. T. DOzIER. PHYSICIAN. SURGEON AND Ex
 PERT SPECIALIST.

Treats successful iy all N ervouh Blood. Skin. Rec { al. ven @ r cal Genito-Urinary and Chronic Diseases, Female Complaints and Delicate Disor- ders of Men and Women. Nearly all operations of surei- cal character done WITHOUT P AIN to the DRfianf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
DR. DozIER 6 co,
SPECIALISTS,

Have moved their offices to corner of First avenue and Twenty-first street.
 10-2-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04
ErskIne Ramsay. Morris R. Ramsay THE RAMSAY ENGINEERING co.

2o24 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
 General surveys, examination and re- ports on all mineral properties. coal and ore mines. Designing of coal washers. coke and coal plants, head frames and upples. e-2-lm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-04

Cnarblee Bros. didn't move much-just four doors below the old stand, at Nos. 2O10-2O2l 1st Avenue.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-09-05
WANTS
Board of Education Restrained
From Paying Deneke.

Lydia Wall, executrix Of the will Of
Samuel Wall, has begun an action
against Chas. Deneke and the Akron
Board of Education to collect judg-
ment granted her by the Common Pleas
court of Loraln county for $200.S5.
She alleges that the Board of Educa-
ton owes Deneke $1,000 for the con-
struction of portable building on the
Henry school grounds, and she asks
that the Board be enjoined from pay
ing Deneke until the Judgment grant
ed her is paid.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-09-05
SOON
Work Will Begin
on New Road.
Akron-AIliance Line To
Be a Reality
By Next March, the Promoter
Says.

The Akron-Alliance Connecting Rail-
road Co. has finally secured fran
chise from the Alliance City Council.
The company will give three cent
fare in Alliance. Franchises have now
been secured in Summit, Portage and
Stark counties and in Mogadore and
alliance. All that remains is to con.
struct the road. The route passes
through Mogadore, New Baltimore,
Marlborough, Suffield and touches Con-
yress lake.
II. u. Gibby, president Of the COM
pany, was at the Empire House, Thurs
day evening He stated that power
house will be built at Suffield and work
on tie line will begin Monday, Sept.
%.
I'VE expect to have the road in op-
GRAFTON by March L." said Mr.. Gibby.
"We will send out men all along the
route and push the work. The route
is pra ctically level and not much grad
ing will be required. The road will
enter Akron over the tracks of the
n. @. Il. Co."
1t is the intions of the promoters
to run trains drawn by electric locomo-
tives. The trains will haul coal, clay,
celery and farm produce. The promo.
| ters sayofthere' will be considerable
| freight to be hauled as this region is
uot paralleed by either an electric line
or steam railroad.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-09-05

year, the only difference being that
n few more mortgages were Cancelled
during the month just ended.
Deeds for farm lands recorded last
month, o; acres, 544; price, $24,747;
deeds for town lots, 200; price, $24O,-
2l5.42; one-dollar sales, Al; mortgages
placed on farm land. 8; acres covered,
531; consideration, 5,6sl.a6;mortgages