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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
CHARLESTON TO BE
HANGED ON FRIDAY
WAS SENTENCED TO BE HANGED
JULY rs, BUT WAS GRANTED RE-
PRIEvE-MURDER A NEGRO
NAMED JESSE HARDY.

A telegram was received yesterday by
Sheriff A. w. Burgin from ]. Kirk Jack
son, private secretary to Governor Jelks.
announcing that no further interference
in the execution of Taylor Charleston
would take place. This notice was re-
ceived yesterday morning and prepara-
lions were begun to have the hanging on
Friday.
Deputy Sheriff John c. Burgin repeat
ed the news of the telegram to the negro,
but the condemned man appeared to
give little attention to the message or its
Importance. He accepted the result as
though he had expected 1t all along.
The hanging will take place Friday
morning in the jail yard, the hour of
execution being between II and u o'clock
There is but little work of preparation
to be done by the sheriff. he having pre-
pared almost everything for the execu-
ton before the sentence was stayed.
Charleston was sentenced to hang on
July 25. but two days before that time the
governor granted stay until the case
could be examined by the board OF par
dons. They recommended no interference
and yesterdays order followed. The ne
gro was convicted for the murder of
Jesse Hardy, a one-legged negro. whom
he shot and killed on First avenue about
one year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
BOARD OF TRADE
TALK WATER Rates
Claim Birmingham Rates Are
Highest in South.
MAY ENTER CITY POLITICS
President Collins Announces the Board
of Control of the Board of
Trade for the Ensuing
Year.
MAY ENTER CITY POLITICS

At the meeting of the Board OF Trade
yesterday afternoon the present water
rates in Birmingham was discussed. The
board did not take any action on the
water question, they having a request
from A. NJ. Lynn of the water works
company that he be given a hearing
before the committee or the club takes
any final action This will be done.
Reports from all the cities in the south
regarding their water rates were read
and 1t was shown by these that Birming
ham has the highest water rates in
the south. These reports are from At
lanta. Richmond. Nashville. New Or
leans. Louisville Memphis, Savannah,
Charleston. Norfolk. Chattanooga, Little
Rock. Mobile, Montgomery, Shreveport,
Jacksonville, Raleigh, Columbus, Macon.
and many other cities
A member of the board stated that in
no case did the committee on investiga-
tion find city where the rates were as
high as they are here. In some places
he said tho people do not object to the
HttltIb DeiIlB uSSQ Ocfduhc liieIt -
cipal ownership. He said this would
probably be one of the issues In the
next city campaign.
Tho Board of Trade is looking over
the field and getting a line on the posi-
lions the various candidates for alder
manic honors are talking on several Inn
portant matters which the board intends
taking up In the campaign. 1t is prob
able that the board will put out a full
ticket, or will endorse certain men who
have already announced their candidacy
There are several members of the
board who will probably run for alder
man from their ward.
President Collins announced that the
following would be the board of control
of the Board of Trade for the ensuing
year:
Simon Klotz, ]. D. Collins. ]. H. Nc
Cary, S. Rothalz, John w. O'Neill, John
L. Parker. ]. H. Roll, Simon spiro, Oil
yer Chalifoux, NJ. V. Joseph. II. H. Sin
nige, Jacob Burger. w. D. Wood, M. II.
Wyatt B. H. Cooper. ]. T. Yeatman,
Coleman Blach, S. P. King, T. V. Board
man, Ferd Marx.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
Pete Baker.

Some theatrical property, like real es-
tate, increases in value as they grow
older, one of these is the German comedy,
Chris and Lena" At the head of this
piece of property is the German dialect
comedian and vocalists Pete Baker. who
has a wide reputation. A critic writing
about Mr.. Baker says: "Old things are
best old songs. old homes, old wine. old
sweethearts, old comedians. this was the
verdict of the audience when Mr.. Baker
made his appearance last night. He is
not like the usual veteran of the stage.
He has not stood by and let the band
wagon pass by. but has kept a seat long
side the driver all the time. The company
surrounding this popular entertainer has
been culled from the very best of artists,
foremost being another thespian favorite,
Mr. John Kernel. late star of the "Hust-
ler," and Irish Alderman" fame. With
two such leading lights In their respective
creations nothing else need be said for
fChrist and Lena
Pete Baker and Chris and Lena" will
be the attraction at the Jeffeison theatre
tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
DIED WHILE BEING
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
PETER BoYsE OF BEssEMER, SICK
AND WITHOUT FRIENDS OR
MONEY, is SENT TO 6IRMING-
HAM FOR TREATMENT--DlEs.

Peter Boyse of Bessemer. died yester-
day morning in the ambulance while be-
ing carried from the Bessemer dummy
to st. Vincent's hospital, where he was
to be treated. Father OReilly received a
note from o. w. Colgan of Bessemer,
asking that Boyse be cared for as he was
sick with fever and had no home.
Father O'Reilly telephoned Lige 10y
and the latter sent an ambulance to
meet the dummy. The conductor said he
had left the sick man on the curbing at
the corner of Nineteenth street and First
avenue. He was found and placed in the
ambulance, but died before it had gone
more than two blocks.
The funeral services will be conducted
from Lige Logs undertaking parlors this
morning and the interment will be in
Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building permits were issued yesterday
as follows:
T. G. Berents, for the erection of a
dwelling at 312 North Twenty-fourth
street at cost of 500; for the erection
of a shop at the same place at cost of
500, both of which contracts are held by
Z. e. Stephenson.
Mr. McReynolds, for the erection of
two dwellings, on Thirty-first street, be-
tween avenues e and F, at a cost Of $500
each, with Ed Mann as contractor.
E. P. Riggs, for the erection of a two
story dwelling at Twenty-fifth street and
Eleventh avenue, North. at cost of $1,000.
with A. E. Lewis as contractor and A. D.
Simpson architect.
Joe Smith. for the remodeling of
dwelling at 1713 Seventh avenue at cost
of $500, with w. ]. Marshall contractor.
Mr.. Gluff. for the erection of a one
story dwelling at S12 Seventeenth street
at cost of $500. with w. j. Marshall
contractor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
NO FURTHER DEATHS
FROM BERRY WRECK
FUNERAL OF ENGINEER CROOK
TAKES PLACE TODAY-THE FU-
NERAL OF TRAINMASTER DUD-
LEY WAS IN ST. LOUIS.

No further deaths has been reported as
occurring from injuries received in the
Berry, Ala. wreck, the total number to
date being two white and twenty-one
negroes. Yesterday at noon the bodies
of five unidentified negroes killed In the
wreck were carried to Columbus, Miss, 1t
being believed they came from that place.
OF the full number brought here three
were identified as James Byrd OF Bir-
mingham. Thomas w. Dixon Of Birming-
ham, and Marion Bronson of Birming-
ham. The remains of the latter were
buried here yesterday. The expenses for
the funerals of the dead and the hospital
expenses for those now receiving medical
attention are being paid by the Southern
Railway company. A number of compro-
misses for injuries are also being made by
the company.
The funeral of Engineer Crook will take
place today. kilograms have been re-
ceived from his relatives asking that the
are in the hands of the Odd Fellows and
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engiu-
GERS.
The funeral of Trainmaster Dudley.
who was killed while in the cab of the
engine. took place in st. Louis yesterday.
His father was the general manager of
the Duluth and st. Paul railroad at the
time of his death and he was related to a
number of prominent railroad officials
throughout the country.
All the excursionists from Mississippi,
who were brought here after the wreck,
have returned home. The names and ad-
dresses of all have been secured by the
railroad company, and will be used when
testimony is being secured to defend such
suits as will likely follow the wreck
In the circuit court two such suits were
filed yesterday. Laura Eppes sued the
company for $4,000 claimed as damages for
personal injuries received while on the
train, and John Sims asked the sum Of
$1,000, he also claiming personal Injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Real estate transfers placed on record
include the following:
Southwest Land company to Mrs. Mary
e. Miazza, lots 8, and and strip six
feet wide off the east side of lot 6, block
/, map of Southwest Land company,
$500.
Birmingham Realty Company to G. B.
Burkhalter lot q and the west half of
lots % and "a, block 1871. Birmingham,
$3.50.
Ensley Land company to II. S. Lebeck
lot II, block 26F, and lot s. block 25G, first
addition to Ensley, Ala, $1,000.
R. C. Deloney and wife to P. B. Nose
lots 8 and Q, block 10. ]. w. Montgomery
property Woodlawn. Ala, s122O.
w. w. Duran to ]. Warrington, lots 8,
and 10. block 1923, Birmingham $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
UNDERWOOD NAMED
BY THE DEMOCRATS
Meeting of the Ninth District
Congressional Committee.
A REPUBLICAN WILL RUN
T. c. Bush and James Bowron Are
Spoken Of as Possible Republican
candidates--The New Dem
oeratlc Committee.
A REPUBLICAN, WILL RUN

At a meeting of the democratic con-
gressional committee of the Ninth district
yesterday at noon, Congressman Oscar
W. Underwood was declared the nominee
of the party for the next term of office,
he receiving total of 1868 votes. The re-
suit was declared by the committee after
all ballots had been counted.
The meeting OF the committee was
called to order by Judge Henry r. Howe.
Chairman E. K. Campbell being absent
Following the declaration of Congressman
Underwood as the nominee. the following
committeeman were elected for the en-
suing two years:
The New Committee.
Jefferson County-Henry R. Howe
and Lee C. Bradley.
Bibb County,. T. Ellison and ]. A.
Wood
Perry county-s. A. Nelms and G. II.
johnson.
Blount County-John F. Wilson and
W. F. Harrell.
The old committee was composed of the
following.
chairman-E X. Campbell of Birming-
ham.
jefferson County-Henry R. Howe and
r. H. Thach
Blount County-John II. Donahoo and
Walter F. Harrell.
Perry County,. B. Johnson and S. A.
Nelms.
The election of the chairman of the
new committee will not be taken up UNI
til a meeting is called by the retiring
chairman. Robert II. Thach of the old
committee, was elected a member of the
state executive committee. other mem
bers of the state committee from this
district include Jones Moore. B. F.
Roden and ]. B. Christian.
VIII Have Opposition.
While Mr.. Underwood had no opposi-
ton In the democratic primary the re-
publicans of the district have determin-
ed that they will test their strength
against him. With this in view they are
now busily looking over the field for
a strong candidate to make the race.
They have virtually decided that a prom
inent business man should be run
against him. James Bowron and r. G.
Bush have both been mentioned In this
connection, but nothing definite has been
done. Efforts to interest both are said
to be now under way.
A prominent republican In talking of
the matter yesterday said
while we have as yet selected no
candidate to make the race we have been
considering several prominent business
men for the place. Nothing of a definite
nature can be given out however until
meeting of the state committee. Our
efforts will be TO get man who has
made a business success and who is
known to be absolutely above any re-
proach and let him make the race"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
ADJUSTMENTS,
The DEVILS Auction.

Manager Yale claims that the Devils
Auction is the oldest in name yet the
newest in point of novelty, as everything
is new from the time the curtain rises on
the first act until it is rung down on the
new transformation scene, "A Tribute to
Our Country at the close of the per-
Torrance Every act novelty and feat
ure being new, all the scenery, proper
ties, etc. In fact Mr.. Yale claims, that
not one old feature is retained.
The Devils Auction will be at the
Jefferson theatre tomorrow, matinee and
night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
TERRoIzED CAR OF PEOPLE.
Thief In New York Cuts Road to Lib
erty With Razor.

New York. September 3.-Slashlng to
right and left with a razor, a thief on
the Third avenue elevated road terrorized
a car full of passengers and held them
at bay until he could make his escape
from the train. He seriously inJurpi Ed
ward Berger, passenger. and the guard
who attempted to arrest him when they
saw him take a passengers watch. The
thief shouted that he would kill any per-
con who interferre6, and at Fifty third
street station he jumped over the gate to
the platform and escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
SENT TO NASHVILLE.
Bessie Davis VIII Be Kept at a Reform
School.

Bessie Davis. the little 16-year-old girl
who was arrested several nights ago by
Policemen Mullin and Mcdonald in
house on the Southside, was sent last
night to the reform school at Nashville,
where she will be kept for several years
to come.
A number of ladies in the city have in
terested themselves In her case and ar
ranged for her to get into this home.
Yesterday morning they sent her guam
tity of clothing-enough to last her for
some time
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
H. S. HALL TO RUN.
Announces His Candidacy for Alder
man of Ninth Ward.

H. S. Hall, a brother-in-law of Judge
Carmichael, has announced as a can
didate for alderman from the ninth ward
His friends have been urging him for
some time to enter the contest, but his
decision was not made until yesterday.
With Mr.. Hall in the race there are
three announced candidates, DR.. Baxter
Rittenberry and Charles Benjamin hav-
ing announced several weeks ago. In 9TH
er wards there will be hot contests for
the city offices, but only few of the
aspirants have yet made known their in
tentions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
Notice, Teachers,

The white teachers of the county pub
lie schools will hold the first monthly
meeting in the office of the county SUI
perintendent of education next Satur-
day, the 9Th inst. 10 o'clock a. m. Every
teacher who can, will attend
l. w. MADORY,
County Superintendent Education.
9-4-3t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
WILL BANQUET TONIGHT.
Auburn Alumni Tender Dinner to Pres
ident c. c. Thach.

About seventy-five of the students and
alumni of the Alabama Polytechnic insti-
tute at Auburn will gather around the
banquet board at the Hillman hotel to-
night at 8 o'clock. The banquet is ten
dered President c. c. Thach, who was
recently elected to that position.
Among those who will be present at the
banquet are Vassar Allen, Judge James
]. Banks Prof. c, B. Glenn. Judge J. M.
Carmichael, w. K. Terry, Kinds Peevy,
George Kelly, DR.. Frank Lupton. viii
Hood, ]. M. Mason. r. H. Thach, George
Bondurant, w. F. Fagin, Sparks Jackson
e. c. Janney, F. II. Vernon, Fred Fulg-
ham, c. A. Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

For Rent-The brick resi-
dence, No. 1920 South 18th
street; all modern conven-
fences and in first-class or
der. John g. Smith. No. 2l2
21st Street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

Hot days followed by cool nights will
breed malaria in the body that is bilious
or costive. Pricky Ash Bitters is very
valuable at this time for keeping the
stomach, liver and bowels well regulated
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

$5OOO-5Ox19O; 7-r house,
9th ave., north, near First
Church. Eborn & Jones.
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Alabama Brewing Co.
Bohemian Beer. -

$42OO-42-acre farm; very
choice; near East Lake. See
this quick. Eborn & Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

Alabama Brewing Co.
Bohemian Beer. f"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

For Sale-6OO acres first
class iron ore land on L. &
N. r. X. at Oxmoor.
Eborn & Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

Not too glaringly public,
For
refreshments go to Stones.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

Alabama Brewing Co.
Bohemian Beer"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

$50 foot-10Oxl82; beauti-
full; near 18th ave. South
Highlands. Eborn & Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

$5OO0-Modern 6-r house,
two large lots; 8. Highlands.
Eborn & Jones.
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#rs,zSzMI ZZxsL

The above signature is on the Wrapper of
every bottle Of the genuine OWENS PINK
MixTURE-the baby's friend from birth
until he has his teeth. All druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

After long illness nothing equals the
building-up effects of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla
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Alabama Brewing Co.
bohemian Beer. %
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
Master S Sale.

BY VIRTUE of Decree of the
Court of Common Pleas for Sumter
County in the State Of South Carolina,
in the case of Amanda Cato and others
against Clara Burgess and Elizabeth
Nunnery, I will sell to the highest
bidder at public auction at the Court
House in the City of Sumter in said
County and State, on sale day in Janu-
ary, 1903, being the fifth day of said
month, during the usual hours of sale,
the following described real estate, to
wit:
"All of that piece, parcel or tract of
land situate in Rafting Creek Township
in said County and State, containing
thirty three acres, more or less, with
the dwelling house theron, and bound
ed North and East by lands Of R. S..
Brown, south by land formerly of
Carson now of G. W. Murray and on
the west by lands of Burrell Cato. -
Terms of sale cash. Purchaser to
pay for papers.
H. FRANK WILSON.
Master for Sumter County.
Dec. 10.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
Tribute of Respect.

At meeting of the Associated
Charities of this city the following
preamble and resolutions were adopt
ed:
Whereas, the sad intelligence has
reached US from a distant State Of the
death of Mrs. Anna Crane, most
useful and generous member of this
Association. Therefore be it resolved
First. That in the death of this most
excellent woman the Association has
lost one OF it's most enthusiastic and
useful member, our community one
Of its worthiest citizons and the needy
one of their heartiest sympathizers and
most liberal helpers.
Second. That we cheerfullY put on
record the conviction that the death OF
no member of The community could
have entailed a greater loss on the poor
and needy than that of this kind
hearted and generous friend.
Third. That the words of scripture
are peculiarly appropriate to her case,
50 Blessed are the dead who die in the
Lord from henceforth. Yea saith the
Spirit for they rest from their labors
anu Gu01I WOIhS oo 4OIio" 1uON.
Fourth. That our sorrows mingle
with those upon whom by reason of
consangunity and affinity this be-
reavement falls most heavily, and our
prayers ascend on their behalf.
Fifth. That these resolutions be
published in the papers of this city
and copy of them be sent to the rel
atives Of the deceased.
Sumter, Dec. 3, 1902.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
NON aaaAN WINS in CHARLESTON.
Takes aagick Hitch. in Fast Time !;
Wagon Races This afternoon.

Charleston, Dec. Bad weather
marked the third day of Gala Week as
ii5 has done the two previous days.
When the rain was not falling the
clouds were threatening, but still the
crowds we're ont in the streets and
the rnerry makers seemed tc be enjoy
ing themselves. On account; OF the
rain she horse races mad TO be post
Eaoned, today's card taking place To-
morrow, If the weather permits. The
weather was best during the morning
hours, when the Charleston hremen
gave an exhibition with the Pompier
ladders. The exhibition was witnessed
oF large crowd and was novel sight
10 many OF the visitors.
In the Quick Hitch hose reel con-
sess this afternoon there were only
Soar entries. The run was 800 yards.
The Monaghan team of Sumter came
5llt first, winning the prize OF $50.
The score was as follows: Monaghan
I'D 2-5 seconds Palmetto team OF Co
tszabia IS seconds: Charleston team
No. 42 seconds, and No. 2, 43 20
seconds. g.. G. keenan, OF Columbia
vas one Of the judges. The grab hose
ts5ntest which was TO take place this
afternoon vas deferred until tonaor-
a5w afternoon, when the hose wagon
.sad other events will be pulled off.
ball for the 6cemen was given to-
airhs at the German Artillery hail.
.EE6e bail was opened with an address
6y Mayor protein James r. johnson.
President James d. McNeiM, of the
North Carolina Firemen's Association,
;slse made an address
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10

In the anti-parlor match crusade by
city ordinances throughout the coun-
try dealers see a crafty plot by the
Diamond Match Company-the trust
to drive independent manufacturers out
of business, a4d counter-agitation is
on foot to fight the trust at its own
game. The match trust has suffered
heavy inroads on its trade in large
cities through independent manufac-
turers. AS result, it has been COM
PEELED in many cases to reduce its price
to 81 a gross from it's regular quot
alton of s1.75. In Chicago alone this
has meant a loss of close to $3.50, 600
year, all of which could be recover
ed if the city ordinance were to be
adopted there, prohibiting any but
safety matches. Adding the profits
from other large cities where the
ordinance has been or is to be intro
duced, the total at stake mounts into
the millions Of dollars yearly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
A MARKETABLE WEED.
Demand for Jerusalem Oak seed-.-Thou-
sands of Pounds Going to Waste.

Chief Of Police Bradford is in re-
ceipt of the following letter which may
be of interest to not few people as it
suggests another source of income to
unemployed laboring people. At this
season of the year there are a great
many idle men, women and children
who ought to be glad to find employ
ment that will help them to earn a
living At present the Jerusalem Oak
is classed as noxious weed and the
idea that it has "a market value has
never occurred to anyone mere.
Jenkinsyille, S. c., Dec. 1, 1902.
Chief of Police, Sumter, S. G.
Dear Sir: I was in your city some
time ago and noticed in your city,
suburbs and country large quantities Of
Jerusalem Oak, or worm seed, sample
inclosed. Messrs. Muth Bros. & Co.,
Baltimore, Nd, offer Acts per lb. for
the seed, f. o. b. Baltimore, less pei
cent. Ship as orchard grass seed and
freight will be about 80 cts.
Will you kindly show this to one OF
more of your merchants. l hate to
see the stuff wasting. The seed will
have to be dry and we'll cleaned. A
hand can gather 25 to 100 lbs. seed pei
day. I have bought it here for years
at 2cts. per Id. Now is the time to
gather it and up to February o,
March. If one or more of your mer-
chants would push it they could get
more than 10000 lbs. in ard around
your city. Will answer any question
you wish. You can write me or the
firm. They are 0. K. people.
Yours,
G. D. Chappell.