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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
SMITH BEGINS ALL OVER.
Negro Files Suit for Damages Against
 the Montgomery Registrars.

Montgomery, Juns 24-(Special.) )-Wil- ford H. Smith, who is representing the negroes in their effort to test the con stitutionality of the new constitution, and whcsc first effort to rake a case failed in the Supreme Court, began over again today by filing a suit in the City Court against the registrars of this county.
 T he suit is for civil damages against the registr ars iI person, Charles B. Teas ley. WA. Gunter. Jr.. and Jef Harris It is brought in the name of Giles W. Jackson, the same colored voter who ask cd the nandamus from the Supreme Court, and goes over tho same ground of allegations as to the arbitrary denial of his right to be registered as an cleo tor. It sets out that he Is qualified, that he answered the questions put to him correctly and that he was required to furnish the certificate of two white men as to his character. In conclusion Giles asks for damages in the sum of S60O0.
 The court aas adjourned for the term and the case cannot come on for trial before the fall. Being brought on the civil side of the City Court, the trial will be before Judge A D. Sayre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
CORN IS MAKING
 GOOD SHOWING Weather Bureaus Weekly Sum- mary of Crop Conditions
DROUTH HAS HURT TEXAS
Spring Wheat Has Made Excellent Progress Generally Throughout the Spring Wheat Region.
 Oats Crop Promising.

Washington, June A.-The weather bu- reau's weekly summary of crop conditions Is as follows:
 The weather ending June 23 was abnor- mally cool in all districts east of the Rocky Mountains, except along the South Atlantic and Gulf coast, with more or less damage from frosts in the central and northern Rocky Mountain districts, the Dakotas, Minnesota and portions of Iowa and New York. Local showers have af- forded relief in portions of the central Gulf States and over very limited areas in Texas but in much the greater part of that State no rain has fallen and high temperatures have prevailed. Portions of the lower Missouri valley and lower lake region continues to suffer from excessive rains. The conditions on the Pacific coast were favorable notwithstanding the pre- valence of hot and dry winds in Washing ton.
 In the lower Missouri valley. Oklahoma, Kentucky. Tennessee and the middle and southern Atlantic States corn has made favorable progress. In the central Gulf States early corn has been seriously in Jured by drouth and in Texas the crop Is the poorest for a number of years.
 Winter wheat harvest has been delay ed by rain in the lower Missouri val ley, but has progressed favorably in the Ohio valley and middle Atlantic sta.Is. The crop has experienced no unfavor- able conditions during the week.
 Spring wheat has made excellent pro gress generally throughout the spring wheat region.
 The general outlook for oats continues promising In the states of the central valleys and northwest. In Arkansas, Tennessee and western Kentucky, pros poets have been lessened by drouth AS in the previous week cotton has ex- perienced favorable conditions over the northern portion of the central and west ern district and generally throughout the eastern portion of the cotton belt, lice are however. more extensively reported and some fields in South Carolina are grassy With very little rain in Texas and only scattered showeri over the southern portion of the central districts the growth of cotton has been checked especially in Louisiana and Texas and in the last named state. shedding bloom ing to tops and unsatisfactory fruiting are reported but lice and ooA weevil are disappearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
PRATTClTY
City Council Takes Up Police Matter,
 But Holds 1t Over.

Pratt City, June 24.-(Special.)- The City Council met in regular ses- sion last evening, several of the Alder men being absent. Reports were re- ceived from the water works com mittee and the street committee. No action was taken on the resignation of Chief of Police Barnard, but there will be a called meeting on Wednes- day evening, when the matter will be finally settled.
 The Red Men of Pratt City will elect officers at their regular meeting next Friday evening. The Clerks Union will also elect officers on that evening.
 Miss Emma Edwards, who has been visiting Miss Hattie Miller during the past week, has returned to her home at blountsville. one was accompanied by Miss Miller, who will be a brides maid at the wedding of her sister Miss Lula Edwards. The wedding will occur some time this week.
 The Rev. J. F. Watson and MT. J. E. wood left the city yesterday to attend the Southern Baptist conven- tion in session at Decatur.
 Prof. P. M. McNeil, superintendent of the Pratt City public schools, has gone to the home of his parents at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
BAPTISTS BEGIN
 WORK AT DECATUR
DEVOTIONAL EXERCISES CON- QUOTED BY DR. w. w. BLACK WILDER OF DLAWN-ovER POO DELEGATES PRESENT.

Decatur, June A.-(Special.)- 1.-The Bap- tist state convention met today, devo- tional exercises being conducted by Dr. w. M. Blackwelder of Woodlawn. The enrolment of delegates showed over two hundred present.
 The election of officers resulted as fol- lows: Hon. H. S. D. Mallory of Anniston, reelected president; R. E. Pettus, first vice president; J. B. Graham of Talla- dega second vice president w. A. Davis of Anniston, reelected secretary. The following were presented to the conventions: Dr. J. N. Prestridge of Lou fsville, editor of the Argus; Dr. R. J. Willingham of Richmond, Va, corre- spending secretary of foreign missions; F. w. Barnet, editor of the Alabama Baptist; s. M. Province of Montgomery. and others.
 The address of welcome was delivered by Judge w. H. Simpson of this city, and was responded to by John Ashcraft of Florence. Several reports on educational and mission work were read. The work of the afternoon session consisted mainly of discussion on educational, mission and pastoral work, while the session held to- night was along the same lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
THE DOCTORS EXTEND THEIR TINE.

Owing 10 e Large Number Who Have
 Been Unable to See the British Doe
 tors, These Eminent Gentlemen Have
 Extended the Tine for Giving These
 Services Free for Three Months to
 All Who Gall Upon Them Before
 July 24th.
 Owing to the large number of invalids who have called upon the British Doc tors at their office. corner Twenty-eecond street and Third avenue, and who have been unable to zee them, these eminent gentlemen have, by request consented to continue giving their services entirely free for three months (medicines ex- ceptedl to all invalids who call upon them for treatment between now and July 24th.
 These services consist not only Of con sultatlon, examination and advice, but also of all minor surgical operations.
 The object In pursuing this course is to become rapidly and personally ac- qusinted with the sick and afflicted and urder no conditions will any charge what ever be made for any services rendered for three months .c all who call before July Ath.
 The Doctors treat all forms of disease and defornities and guarantee a cure In every case they undertake.
 Male and female weakness, catarrh and catarrhal deafness, also varlcocele, rup- lure, goitre, cencer and all diseases of the rectum are positively cured by their new treatment.
 Hours to s. Sundays 10 to 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
PASSENGER MEN MEET.
Gather In Memphis to Consider oues-
 ton of Summer Rates.

Memphis, June z4-,rhe Southea stern Passenger Association met here today to consider summer rates redemption of mileage tickets and other subjects of a general nature and also to receive re- ports from the various committees. The subjects are:
 Uniform rates. scalpinG of transporta- tion furnished in exchange for advertis- ing. division questions with western con- tinental lines. annual encampment of the c. A. R. ct Washington, D. C., issue of free transportation to theatrical compa- nies on basis of cash or transportation contracts, advertising in catalogues of schools and colleges national convention of Christian church In Omaha
 International application cf certificate plan rates to charge 5 cents IT central passenger association territory for visit ors' certificates and rates for special trains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25

MISS ".
 Secretary Rock Island Literary and Art
 Society. with the close confinement at my desk brought on nervous prOstrat1on, 90 much so that for year l doctored continually. I tried different rom cdies which only succeeded in poison ing my system, and my stomach re- fused food. A neighbor who had sui fered with ovarian troubles and was perfectly cured, called my attention to your Vegetable Compound, and I made up my mind to give it a two months fair trial. However, be- fore one month had passed l was like a new woman, and after six weeks faithful use of tho Compound l was in perfect health. It certainly Is of great benefit to women, and l wish every poor suffering woman could have 6 chance to try 1t, Yours very truly, Mss W. CHILDs-BLACKBURN, 2922 Fifth Ave-, Rock Island Ill."-s6ooo foJeit t GboUs testimonial Is not genuine.
 Nothing will relieve this dis tressin;, condition so surely as Lydia E. .oinkhaIc1's Compound.
 Mrs. Pinl1ham advises sick wO- men !cc.. AdF"o=s. Eynn, Mass.
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Kennedy, Ala, where he will spend a part of the vacation.
 Miss Clara Maxim left today for Macon, Ga, and Tybee Island, where she will spend the greater part of the summer with her brothers fam fly.
 N The Baptist Ladies' Aid Society held an interesting meeting yesterday after noon. Penny barrels were distributed among the members for the parsonage fund.
 Miss Fannie Nave of Birmingham are the guests of Miss Minnie Culverhouse on Third street
 Mrs. Henry Donaldson has been seriously i'll during the past few days, but Is somewhat improved at present.
 MT. and Mrs. J. V. Brown will chap erone "hay-ride" for the younger set tomorrow evening.
 MT. and Mrs. George Powers will chaperone party from Pratt City and Thomas to East Lake tomorrow even- ing to visit the camps.
 MT. Job Going, one of Pratt City's most enterprising merchants, has gone to Mobile on business trip. MT. and Mrs. ". H. Shirley, who have been the guests of MT and Mrs Hill during the past week, have re turned to their home in Montgomery
 The Pratt City Dancing Club gave a reception at the Ancient Order oi HiDernians Hall on North Highlands last night.
 MT. and Mrs. Logan entertained q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
COLUMBUS, MISS
Many New Structures Are Now In
 Process of Erection.

Columbus June clal)-Although tbis Is the season when business opera tiors. as well 2 s all other pursuits, are supposed to be at their lowest there is no inactivity in the life of Columbus, as will be seen from the following list of buildings which are in course of con- struction or which w1ll be built at an early date:
 Masonic Temple at corner of Main and stone building, now nearing completion. Plant for the manufacture of cotton seed oil machinery and cotton filled goods now being erected by Messrs. Lewis & Co.,, near the Mobile and Ohio depot, will be completed within sixty days and will employ between sixty and seventy-five operatives.
 Industrial Hall and Laundry building at the Industrial Institute and College. Buildings will cost about SSo,oo0 and their construction was begun yesterday by MT. D. s. Mechanism, the contractor.
 New city hall ard public school build ing for which bonds havs already been issued and for the coi struction of which the city council will award contracts at their next regular meeting.
 Three-story brick building at the cor ner of Market and College streets. Lots have recently been purchased by gentle men who announce that they will build as soon as a desirable tenant can be se- cur ed.
 Handsome office building at the corner of College and St. John streets will probably oe erected this summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
DEPUTIES RAID A
 NEGRO CRAP GAME
SHOTGUNs WERE USED, BUT IT IS REPORTED THAT NO ONE WAS klLLED-NEGRoES RE- TURNED THE FIRE.

Tuscaloosa, June 24.-(Special)-Yes ester of Deputy Sheriff Latham left the city for Copelands, on the grade of the War rior Southern Railroad, some sixteen miles north of the city. It seems that there has been some trouble between the negroes and the boss of the camp, and that the negroes, charged with an over dose of whisky. refused to work, =.'," deputies arrived last evening at about 1s o'clock and found from forty to fiit, H. groes engaged In a big crap game on the bank of the river. Twenty-one were cap tured and brought to town this morning, where they were lodged in the county jail. The deputies found 1t necessary to use their shotguns several times during the raid but no one Is thought to have been killed. The negroes returned the fire twice, but no one was wounded. It Is probable that the deputies will return for the remaining number today.
 The dispensary campaign at Northport was brought to close yesterday. At a meeting of the board of Mayor and AL dermen 1t was decided that Northport would have no dispensary. So Northport will be as she has been Tor some time pasta dry town
 Hon. J. W. Abercrombie, president elect of the University of Alabama, ar- rlVeu n the clly yesterday rom Mont gomery He will remain here only a short time, but will return to the meeting of the trustees next Tuesday. MT. Aber- crombie will move here July l. where he will be actively engaged planning his work for the upbuildirg of the university.
 MT. John F. Morton, who will succeed MT Webster Ward ss mall clerk at the postoffice is in the city and will begin his duties at once. Mir. Morton has been in the postoffice department at Birming- ham for quite a while.
 Rev. G. R. Russell, state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, addressed a large audience at the Methodist church Sunday evening for the purpose of or ganizings a local chapter of the national society. The effort proved unsuccessful and was abandoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
DAVIS MAY GET COMMAND.
Considerable Rlvalr" Over Who Has
 Charge of the Alabama.

Washington, June 2-(SpeciaL )-There is quite rivalry in the navy department over .he vacancy to be created by the retirement of Captain W. H. Brownson from tho command of the battle ship AL pi- mn
 'nr1arder Richard Wainwright Is said 1 Jc preferred by the President, but on account of Wainwright's low rank the department wants to assign Captain Charles II. Davis to the command. As- signments are usually considered the pre- rogative of the department and 1t is now said that Davis VIII likely win tho coveted honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
MR. MEADOR FEELS
 QUITE CONFIDENT Says He Has Same Claim as
 Governor JelkS FAVORS GENERAL PRIMARY Maintains If the Governor FaVors the Candidacy Ills Position Is un-
 tenabIe-Receives Many
 Encouraging Letters.
FAVORS GENERAL PRIMARY

Montgomery, June 2.-(SpeciaL )-Hon. D. J. Meador. candidate for lieutenant governor. stopped in Montgomery on his way to the State Baptist Convention now In session at Decatur, which body he Is attending as a delegate. MT. Meador Is president pro tempore of the state senate, and by enactment of the new constitution he is acting lieu tenant governor and first in the line Of succession. He has been making an ex- ceedingly quiet canvass, but now gets out more actively and talks freely of the situation and of his views on current is- sues. Said MT. Meador:
 T am for a primary It is no new thing with me. l have been that way all the while and have for years ad- vocated the primary principle in my county.
 "As to my race for lieutenant gover- nor, have no doubt about my election l have the same claim to an endorse ment and nomination that Governor Jelks has. He is serving out an unex- piFed term for governor and asks a nomination by Democratic right and
 
 pired term as president of the senate, or as 1t is now, lieutenant governor Just how my distinguished opponent, Dr. Cunningham. can run as the avowed upholder of the governors position, and yet seek to deny to me the same en- dorsement, l do not understand and the people do not understand. Since they have come to appreciate the situation on this matter, 1 have received many letters from gentlemen who had previous ly been for Cunningham, but who now say they are for me on precisely the same principle that they are for Gov ernor Jelks. If 1t be true that the gov ernor Is friendly to the aspirants of my opponent in this matter, his posi- ton is untenable and I feel sure he will not seek to maintain 1t. I find ev- erywhere that my position in the mat ter commands recognition as soon as stated, and I have already received many hundred letters on the subject"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
SELMA.
Bugler Has a Narrow Escape-His
 Horse Killed.

Selma, June 24--(Special.e eSergeant Crawford Bates, bugler for the Dallas Dragons had narrow escape from death or serious injury last night. The company had gone out to Elkdale Park to hold a practice drill In crossing the track of the electric railway, one or two of the horses of the company fell. No- ticing a car coming down upon them Bugler Bates was ordered post haste to stop the car. When within a few feet of the fast moving car the horse he was riding became unmanageable and wheel ed right in front of 1t. Seeing that he could not move the animal, MT. Bates jumped. and as he did so the car struck the horse, knocking him many feet down the track and breaking his back Had Mir. Bates waited a second longer before leaping he would have been caught by the car.
 The horse which belonged to Kennedy and Lockett. liverymen, was found to be hopelessly injured and was shot to put him out of the intense pain he was evi- dently suffering. The animal was valued at $175 as 1t is likely that a suit for dam ages will be brought
 The grounds at EIkUaie Rark where the Second Regiment is to camp next month Is being put in excellent order. The mess hall and other buildings have been erect ed and the military boys will find an ideal place for camp
 The friends of Mrs. Mary M. Force of this city were gratifed to note In the Age-Herald this morning the announce ment of her re-appointment as postmas- ter at this place. Mrs. Force was first appointed postmaster under C1eveland's first administration in 1886. President Harrison re-appointed her in 1890. Cleve- land did likewise in 1894 did also Me- Kinley in 1898, and now Roosevelt has re- appointed her for her fifth term. She Is perhaps the onIy postmaster that can boast of having received commissions from four different Presidents. MT. Nor man Webb, Republican and MT. Dun woody opposed her for the appointment this time. but she had the endorsement of both Senators Morgan and Pettus and the aid of several strong public men else where among the latter being ex-Secre- tary of State John w. Foster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
STATE EXAMINERS AT WORK. Sending Out Papers for the Examina.
 ton of Teachers.

Montgomery, June 24-(SpeciaD- board of State examiners of teachers are busy now sending out the papers for the examinations that are to be held in all the counties on July and 8.
 The papers are always handled with ex. ceeding care. and yet several times here. tofore some miscreant has succeeded in getting copy and then retailing repro. ductions of 1t among the applicants for licenses
 Fortunately the use of the papers has been uniformly detected by the internal evidence afforded by the answers to the questions, and 1t is believed that very few have passed In this way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25

nation and alteration, and cures female weakness. When these conditions are cured, kackache, headache, dizziness, etc., are also cured.
 rI suffered for twelve years with female trouble. ? writes Mrs. Milton Grimes, of Adair, Adair O.. Iowa, (which brought on other dis eases heart trouble Bright's disease, and at times would be nearly paralyzed. Had neu- ralgia of stomach. I can freely say your medt- cines (nine bottles in all, five of Favorite Pre- scription,' four of Golden Medical Discovery, and two vais of Dr. Pierce's Peiiets). have cured me, can work with comfort now, but before I would be tired all the time and have dizzy headache, and my nerves would be all unstruns 90 could not sleep. Now can sleep and do big days work, something had not done for over eleven years before"
 rFavorite Prescription makes weak women strong, sick women well. Accept no substitute for the medicine which works wonders for weak won.en.
 Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the most desirable laxative for delicate women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
ALAeAMIANs IN WASHINGTON.
Dimmlck Seeks to Have A. T. Wilson
 Appointed Inspector.

Washington, June t-(Speciai)- )-Na- tional Committeeman Dimmic.- of Ala bama Is here to request l..e Postoffice Department to appoint A. T. Wilson of Montgomery a rural free delivery in- spector. The rule of the department is to fill these positions by promotion from the postal service so 1t Is not likely wil- son will be appointed.
 District Attorney Reese of Alabama Is in the city on business with the Depart ment of Justice.
 Governor Jelks of Alabama passed through Washington today enroute home from New York. He was introduced to the President by Representative Clay ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
TO NEW YORK.

Queen & Crescent Route GA. o. S.) through Pullman service daily via Knoxville, Bristol. Washington and Philadelphia. All meals en route a la carte. A B. Fr ee- man, T. F. A., Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
Fire In Infrmary.

Montgomery. June 24.-(specdal) A threatening fire broke out in the city in- firmary at an early hour this morning but was put out before serious damage was done. Fortunately none of the pa tients was so seriously i'll as to be in. jured Fireman Horton ran a nai] through his foot, which disables him.
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allowed. W h a right has she to be dizzyf" they ask. Women who are suffering from dis ca ses peculiarly feminine are liable to sudden dizziness and faintness, and 1t Is only by curing the wonan1y dis eases to which they are subject tn a t dizziness and other ills can be entirely relieved.
 Dr. Pierce's Fa- vorite Prescription in a k c 8 W C a k women strong and sick women well. It cures irregular ity, dries disagree a ble, weakening drains, heals fnharn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
Another Tempting Race.

Buffalo, N. Y, June 24.-The High land Park Club announced today that 1t would add $10,000 to a purse for a race at one anu a half miles for Keno, Pentecost, Wyeth and other Eastern and Western 3-year-olds, the race to be run at Fort Erie on July 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
Another Candidate Needed.

Enid, o. T., June 24-The Republi- can convention will meet tomorrow to nominate a candidate for delegate to Congress to succeed Dennis T. Flynn, who has declined a renomination-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
Judge Carmichael We'll AaaIn.

Montgomery. June 24,-(SpeciaD-A pri- vate letter from Judge Carmichael. presi- dent of the convict department, who has been at Tate Springs since his recent illness, says that he Is again well and will be in his office on Thursday morning
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"on July 3. the Crescent Hotel at Flu relka Springs, opens as an all-year-'round resort, under the management of the Frisco System. Extensive renovations and improvements have been effected which will make the Crescent Hotel the equal of any hostelry. to be found In the Southwest" 6-22-3Ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25

few friends at their home on the North Highlands.
 Miss c. Herbert of New York is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Godfrey Ship man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25
ORA SHZY

Goes the crockery and the waitress will probably be called clumsy and careless. Her plea of sudden dizziness is not