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The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-05

Mrs Edgar Walter and Miss Edna
Penniman of Brunswick arrived in Sa-
varnah recently. Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.
Penniman, Mrs Charles Lloyd and
Miss Penniman are expected the lat
ter part of the week for the winter.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-05

Mrs w. H. Powell, and little, Hazel
nave returned home. after visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Powell in Column
BUS. They attended the street fair
and Confederate Veterans Reunion.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-05

Mr. Thomas B. Glenn has returned
from Spartanburg.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-05

There will be a meeting of Circle
No. of the Kings Daughters to-mor-
row afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at 312
Duffy street, west.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-05

Mr.. Joseph E. Harry and Miss Viva
harty, who have been spending sew
eral months in the Adirondacks, re-
turned home last night
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-05

Hon. and Mrs VIM. Clifton and
Master and Miss Clifton and Miss
Nellie Innis Hay, of Darien were
among the callers at the Morning
News Office yesterday. They leave for
home to-day.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-05

The ladies interested in the enter
tainment to be given for st. Johns
Kindergarten will hold a meeting at
the Parish Hall tomorrow afternoon
at o'clock.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Merritt W. Dixon, who
have been spending the past month
at the North, have returned to the
city.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21
WANT TO IMPROVE
 THE TENNESSEE
COMMITTEE OF ALABAMIANS AP- PEAR BEFORE THE RIVERS AND HARBoRS COMMITTEE ASKING APPROPRIATIONS.

Washington January 20.-(Special.)- J. The committee on Rivers and Harbors this morning heard arguments from James A. Ward of Huntsville. Newell Sanders of Chattanooga, MT. J. A. Mil ton of Knoxville and Judge Thos. R. Roulhac of Sheffield, representing the Tennessee River Improvement Associa- tion, Senator Bate, and Representative Richardson of Alabama, and Snodgrass of Tennessee, in favor of an appropria- ton for improving the Tennessee river
 In general terms the gentlemen ap- bearing before the committee desired the following amounts
 At Colbert Shoals s991, 600, Mountain Section. $300, ,000; Tennessee river above Chattanooga, $65, 900; tributaries of the Tennessee one hundred thousand; below Riverton, twenty-five thousand.
 These figures represent the amount estimated by the engineers as being nec- essary to complete the several projects.
 The first two, Colbert Shoals and Noun tain Section, are especially desired by the association and are deemed of the great est. importance. The association wants the Tennessee placed under the con- tinuous contract system, and as much or the above amounts placed in the forth coming bill as can be profitably employ ed until the next Congress passes a bill The several members seem to have made good impression upon the committee and 1t is likely the bill will literally pro- vide for the Tennessee.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21
urae Payment of Poll Tax.

The Democratic Executive Committee of Montgomery county have passed resolution suggesting that Tax Collector Halls appoint a number of deputies to assist in the collection of poll taxes in the city beats. The collector has complied with this request by asking the central council to suggest the names of two per sons suitable for this work
 Not more than 600 polls have been paid in the six city beats, and less than 1900 have been paid In the entire county, out of total of probably 5000.
 MT. Walter R. Shaeffer of Selma was this morning appointed referee in bank ruptcy by Judge Jones.
 MT. Shaeffer Is to be stationed at his home in Selma, where he enjoys the dis tinction of being one of the most prom tent lawyers of the Central City bar.
 Mir Shaeffer is the city attorney of Selma and has many friends both in that city and Montgomery who will be glad to hear of his appointment.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

Cuban postoffice frauds, will be con cluded tomorrow, when the govern ment will put witnesses on the stand to corroborate the accusations
 At today's session of the court the fiscal asked Nicely if he remembered writing c. M. Rich, his first assistant, in November. 1899, asking him to come to Havana. where there was a good opening, and where he (Neely) was making over $50 day. Neely said he did not remember writing this let Der.
 Nicely said he had $50,000 in his possession when he was arrested in New York; that this money was not part of the postal funds, but was given to him upon his arrival at New York.
 Reeves confronted Nicely with his statement today that he had told him that he (Neely) had seen Rathbone the Sunday before the burning of the stamps and said that Rathbone was willing to go in the deal. Nicely de- nied saying this to Reeves.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21
SOLDIERS EXEMPT
 FROM POLL TAX Attorney General Renders De- cision on the Question KYLE VERDICT IS FILED It Is Probable the Governor Will Make It Public Today-No Indlca-
 ton as to What 1t
 Will Be.
KYLE VERDICT IS FILED

Montgomery, January 2O.-(Special.)- Attorney General Charles G. Brown has written an opinion in which he holds that members of the Alabama National Guard are not liable for poll tax in order to en- title them to the privileges of the ballot under the new constitution. The opinion was in answer to a querry from Adjutant General Brandon. and is as follows:
 My Dear Sir-Section 194 of revised constitution q901) of Alabama defines and fixes the amount of poll tax and the per- sons subject thereto. The amount is one dollar and fifty cents upon each male inhabitant of the state over the age Of 21 years, and under the age of 45 years, who would not now be exempt by law. Section 2SS9 of the civil code of 1896 was in force at the time of the adoption of the constitution tand is still in force. That section specifically exempts every officer, commissioned or commissioned. musi- clan and private of the Alabama National Guard from poll tax, jury duty during his active membership. Such officers, musicians and privates of the Alabama National Guard are, during their active membership as fully exempted from the poll tax as those pale inhabitants of the state who are not over the age of 21 years and under the age of 45 years of age. It should be borne in mind that this ex- emption to every such officer. musician and private is during his active member ship and has no application to pay poll tax due and payable before his active membership began or which may become due and payable after such active mem bership has terminated. Most respectful ly, CHARLES G. BROWN,
 Attorney General"
 There are at present 315S members of the National Guard, exempted from poll tax under the above ruling.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21
Want Negro Appointed.

New Orleans January 20.-At a meeting of representative colored citi- zens tonight memorial to President Roosevelt was adopted requesting him to appoint a representative colored man as naval officer at this port to fill the existing vacancy caused by the death of Hon. John Webre. The President is urged not to depart from the traditional lines of the party with reference to a naval officer here, a colored man having held it under all Republican administrations from that of President Grant to the present time
The age-herald., 1902-01-21
LIVINGSTON.

Livingston. January 2oCSpeciai.)- There are two cases of scarlet fever in town and the public school has suspend ed for one week.
 During 1901 thcre were S05 marriage license issued in Sumter county, 56 for whites and 249 for blacks.
 Chicago men are negotiating for lime rock land at Epes, this county. They pro- pose to build a two million dollar cement plant similar to the one at Demopolis
 oil excitement has been raging in North Sumter about Gainesville where a com pany from Pennsylvania will soon bore for oil
 G. R. Dill and Miss Sallie Pond were married at Kinterbick this county, day or two ago.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21
Verdict Filed With Treasurer.

The verdict of the Kyle courtmartiai reached the Governors office today, and it is probable that the chief executive may publish it tomorrow.
 Judge Advocate Hubbard came to Mont gomery today from his home in Troy to confer with the Governor and file with him the courts findings. He failed to find the Governor In his office but the document was left with Secretary Jack son. It is a sealed package and there has not yet been an indication from any one in authority as to what the verdict is The Judge Advocate said the full record of the courtmartial contained more than 15O,OoO words, and it makes very large document
The age-herald., 1902-01-21
Conference Closes January s1

Mexico City, January 2O.-The' Pan American conference at this mornings session adopted a resolution on adjourn ment according to which the closing ses- sion is to be held on January 3l. The conference also approved a resolution to send the salutation of the conference to Senor Alvo, the famous Argentine writer on international law. who is now past 20 veara of age
The age-herald., 1902-01-21
To Consolidate Irvine Companies.

Boston, January 2O.--It was an nounced here tonight that arrange ments for consolidating the net and twine companies of the country were nearing completion. The under standing is that the twine will be made in one mill, located near the cotton belt.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21
pemocrats to caucua Erldax.

Washington, January 20.-Repre- sentative Hay of Virginia, chairman of the Democratic House caucus, to- day issued a call for caucus next Friday at 8 p. m. in the hall of the House of Representatives for the pur- pose of receiving the report of the special committee, which has consid- red resolutions declaratory of party policy.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21
Mine Law to Prevent Explosions.

Washington, January 20.-The frequen- cy of explosions in coal mines led to fa- vorable action today by the house com mittee on mines and mining on the bill of Representative Lacey of Iowa requir- ing 5000 cubic feet of pure air ventilation per minute for every fifty miners at depths of over 100 feet in coal mines The present requirement is $500 cubic feet
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

church choir and their leader, MT. J. x.
 Thomas for the grand musical pro- gramme rendered at the recent public in- stallation, also Brothers J. G. Johnson.
 w. R. Farley, the arrangement com mittee and the young ladies who so kind ly assisted as walters and the public at large who contributed to the grand suc- cess of the occasion.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21
Made in France.

From the Pittsburg Chronicle-Teiesraph. The Isthmian Canal question is a very warm one now" said MT. SnaEgs. Yes. and I do hope that we shah buy the Panama" replied Mrs. Snaggs.
 Why are you so interested in itr' "Oh. the very best styles come from Parfs you know
The age-herald., 1902-01-21
PRATT CITY

Pratt City, January 20.-(Special )-Mr. Luther Varnon and Miss Leila Baker, of Sandusky were married yesterday at the home of MT. Jasepr Varnon, two or three miles west of Sandusky by Judge Geo. M. Taylor, of this city The mar rage was somewhat romantic being a runaway affair. The young people eluded parental objection by going from Sunday School at Sandusky to the home of MT. Jasper Varnon, where Judge Taylor awaited and soon made them man and wife. In very short time the father and brothers of the bride came upon the scene and 1t was thought for awhile there would be trouble, but finally they be- came reconcled, seeing they were too late.
 Mrs. J. S. Mitchell of Hartselle, Ala, was the guest of Mrs. S. D. Willoughby on East Highlands Saturday and Sunday.
 The Southern Cornet Band will give ball in the city hall on January 27.
 Miss Pattie Egleston was the guest of Miss Mamie Pou Sunday.
 The MlSS6S LeWlS OI phOAlSOihCiIF diO the guests of MT. Scott on North High lands.
 Mrs. Ed Roe of Ensley visited friends in Pratt City today
 The Rev. Frank Marston was sick and unable to fill his place in the pulpit of the Presbyterian church on yesterday.
 MT. and Mrs Charles Donaldson of Carbon Hill are visiting their parents this week.
 Miss Maggie Day the night telephone operator went to Selma today having been called there on account of the ill., ness of her aunt.
 MT. and Mrs Franklin have returned from their honeymoon. They will go to housekeeping in the near future in the Hill residence.
 MT. Richard De Graffenreid of South Alabama, was the guest of MT. and Mrs. B. Kennedy during the latter part of last week.
 MT. William worthington of Birming- ham was the guest of his sister Mrs. Frank JeffriesI yesterday.
 The Ladies' Horhe Mission Society will give tea at the home of Mrs. Tom Ma con tomorrow from 2:3O to and in the evening from ' to 10 p. m.
 Tho following Is a resolution of thanks signed by Messrs. Hugh Moreland Sam uel Foley and w. J. Park: 'The chief and members of Black Creek Tribe, No. 3e. Improved Order of Red Men wish to thank the members of the Methodist
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

Mrs M A. Gerst and family will move into the house formerly occupied by MT Dozier.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

Constipation leads to liver trouble. and torpid liver to Brights Disease. Priclly Ash Bitters is certain cure at onG staGe ef the disorder.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

MT. w. T. Dozier and family leave to- morrow for Villa Rica, Ga, to reside in the future. where MT. Dozier has bought out hotel.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

The citizens of Ensley have petitioned the board of aldermen to have the car stop at the corner of Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets as well as Seven- teenth street.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21
CUBAN FRAUDS CASE.
Examination of c. w. F. Nicely Will
 Be Concluded Today.

Havana, January 20.-The examina- ton by the government of c. w. F. Neels. ex-director ef finance of the
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

This is the third night of the Catholic Bazaar, and quite a number of people from the surrounding towns are taking an interest in it. The booths are now all decorated and presents quite pret- ty picture. The ladies are very enthu- siastic over their work.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

Otto Agricola, a well known stove and crockery dealer of Gadsden, and president of the A. & J. stove foundry, has been elected as president of the Commercial Club, to succeed w. P. Lay, who re- signed.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

The members of the Baptist denomina- tion have under consideration the build ing of a handsome edifice to be used as. Sunday school rooms. 4.-e membership has increased so rapidly that it has out grown its present building The annex will cost about $5OOO, and it is thought that the work will begin in the early spring.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

The Etowah County Commissioners have sold $20,0OO worth of current ex- pense bonds, the proceeds of which will go to pay the necessary expenses of the county.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

Through respect to the Souths greatest hero, Robert E. Ice, the postoffice and all the banks of the city are closed today,
The age-herald., 1902-01-21
Piles Cured
 AftoI. 90 Y0ars.

Thomas E. Wood SIS 17th St., Sacra- mento Cal :-"One 90 cent box of Pyra- mid Pile Cure permanently cured me of riles For thirty years l suffered; un- derwent frightful operation, nearly died but failed fo cure. I was unable to walk when I tried Pyramid Pile Cure. The first annIication relieved me" All druggists sell it. Quickly cures every form of piles. Book free by mail. Pyramid Drug Co, Marshalh Mich..s s.s2i-s
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

district to pay their poll tax. So far some 1700 white voters of Etowah have paid.
 Col. W. R. Dortch and Col. o. R. Hood have gone to Washington, where they will appear before the elections commit tee No. of the house on Wednesday in the interest of Congressman Burnett, whose seat is being contested by N. B. Spears.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

James H. Moore. Sr., the alleged wild cat distiller who was under arrest at the time Deputy Marshal Holsenbeck was murdered at Boaz, has had his prelimi- nary trial before United States Commis- sioner Pickard here, who bound him over in the sum of 5000 to the Federal grand jury at Huntsville He made bond and WasAreleased.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

Two store houses 2Ox75 are being erect ed just east of the Handy block. The work is being pushed rapidly and will be completed at an early date.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21
TO MAKE IRON CHEAP
 IN TUSCALOOSA
CENTRAL IRON AND COAL CON- PANY WILL MINE THEIR OWN ORE AND LIMEsToNE-BRIcHT OUTLOOK.

Tuscaloosa, January 0.-(Special) )-The Central Foundry Company's vice presi- dent G. F. Ross, has been in the city several days in the interest of the Cen tral Iron and Coal Company. Mir. Ross says the Central Iron and Coal Company can sell iron as cheap here as anywhere in the United States. He has bought 1192 acres of land adjoining the Central furnace property.
 This will make the company control all property within mile of the furnace, with a river front of their own two and one-half miles. Their coal will be taken from their own mines sixteen miles from the furnace. All modern Improvements will be used at these mines. They are preparing to ship 1000 tons per day. This coal will make excellent coke. They own 4000 acres of coal land.
 The company will mine their own ore and limestone; will make their own coke and pig iron. A large pipe plant is to be erected along the side of the furnaces. The melted metal will be handled in cars adapted for the purpose, from the furnace to the pipe works, thus saving extra expense of remelting the iron. A pumping station is to be put in to fur nish water to the houses. This will be one of the best equipped institutions of it's kind in this section.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21
BESSEMER.

Bessemer, January 2O.-(Special.) )-Ed Hussey was tried in the mayors court this morning and bound over to the Bes- semer City Court for assault, Saturday night on Morris Fenton, and aged man who was badly hurt Both are white. Hussey used hatchet and cut Fenton severely on the face and side of his bodv
The age-herald., 1902-01-21
GADSDEN.

Gadsden, January 2O.-(Special.)-W. F. Stowers purchased 1671a shares of stock in the Wills Valley Mining and Manufac- turing Company last week for S6000 which were sold at public outcry by o. R. Hood, as administrator of the estate of J. S. Stewart. The purchaser of this stock places the entire holdings in the hands of c. E. Buck and w. F. Stowers, who are operating the ore mines of this prop erty, which is the best grade of fossilifer- ous ore in the state. They work large force and ship daily.
 Capt. J. M. Elliott, Jr, president and general manager of the Southern Car and Foundry Company was in the city today He says his company has on hand or ders for over 5000 fiat, coal and box cars and that 1902 would be the most prosper ous year in their history.
 Congressman Burnett is out in a letter in the Times-News today in which he urges all the white voters of the Seventh
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

MT. and Mrs Franklin have returned from their honeymoon. They will go tc housekeeping in the near future in the Hill residence.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

The Rev. Frank Marston was sick and unable to fill his place in the pulpit of the Presbyterian church on yesterday.
 MT. and Mrs Charles Donaldson of Carbon Hill are visiting their parents this week.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

Mrs. Ed Roe of Ensley visited friends in Pratt City today.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

MT. Richard De Graffenreid of South Alabama, was the guest of MT. and Mrs. B. Kennedy during the latter part of last week.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21
- -1~"l@-- ENSLEY

Ensley, January -(special.)-M Charles McCrery, vice president of the T. c. 1. & R. R. Co.,, was here yesterday. MT T. H. McNamee will leave the city the latter part of the week for Youngs- town, Ohio, to be married.
 Miss Estella Batiste returned to her home in Bessem CT after visit of several days to relatives in the city.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

MT. William Worthington of Birming- ham was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Frank Jeffries, yesterday.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

The Misses Lewis of Montgomery, are the guests of MT. Scott on North High lands.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

The Ladies' Horhe Mission Society will give tea at the home of Mrs. Tom Ma con tomorrow from 2:3O to and in the evening from to 10 p. m.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

Miss Pattie Egleston was the guest of Miss Mamie Pou Sunday.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

Miss Maggie Day, the night telephone operator went to Selma today having been called there on account of the ill., ness of her aunt
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

Ellsworth Scate and Mrs. Hattie Mar tin were married yesterday afternoon at 3,3O o'clock, the Rev E. M. Craig of the Presbyterian church officiating. MT. Scate is an engineer on the Louisville and Nashville road and is from Birming- ham, where he and his bride will reside. The cerem ony was witnessed by quite a number of interested friends Of, the con- tracing parties.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

Tho following Is a resolution of thanks signed by Messrs Hugh Moreland, Sam uel Foley and w. J. Park: "rhe chief and members of Black Creek Tribe. No. 3e Improved Order of Red Men, wish to thank the members of the Methodist
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

The Southern Cornet Band will give a ball in the city hall on January 27.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

Mrs. J. S. Mitchell of Hartselle, Ala, was the guest of Mrs. s. b. Willoughby on East Highlands Saturday and Sunday.
The age-herald., 1902-01-21

Work begins tomorrow on the repairs to the West Block recently injured by fire. The upper story which was occupied by Fitzpatrick, the photographer, will be converted into a hall
 A. S. Ledbetter returns tomorrow from Atlanta where he has been on a brief business trip.
 Mrs. L. A. Spencers condition has been very critical all day. She is still con- sidered dangerously i'll.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-08
RAILROAD READERS
IRON MOUNTAIN.

| Annual Reunion United Confederate
Veterans, Dallas, Texas, April 22-25-
For the above occasion the Iron Noun
tain Route will sell round trip tickets
to Dallas at rate of $3.50, plus so
cents, joint agents fee. Return limit
April 80. Stop-overs allowed at al!
points en- route in Arkansas.
Spring Meeting New Memphis
Jockey cIub-For train No. 222 Of
March 80, April 7-11-14 and 20, and
train 226 of March 81, April 8, 12, Is
and 81 the st. L., I. M. and S. Ry.
Co. will sell round trip tickets to Mem
phis at rate of 1856. Return limit five
days from date of SALE
Lumbermen's Convention, Houston
Texas, April S-10-On April and Z
the ST L.. I. NJ. and S. Ry. Co. will
sell round trip tickets to Houston.
Texas, at rate CT $500 Return limit
April 18th. Call on agent for particu.
lars for side trip to City of Mexico.
National Baptist Anniversaries, st.
Paul, Mimi, May, 2O-2S-On May is
and 10 the ST. L., I. NJ and S. Ry. Co.
vii sell round trip tickets to St Paul
at rate of $27.85 Return limits May
29th with privilege of having limit
extended until June 80.
General Assembly Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, Springfield Mo-,
May l5-23-On May 13 and II the St
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tickets to Springfield Mo, at rate OF
$1i.4o. Return limit May 26
Annual Meeting National Educa-
tica7al Association, Minneapolis, Mimi.
July to 11.-On July 5, G and Z the
st. l., l. NJ. and S. Ry will sell round
trip tickets to Minneapolis at the rate
of S27.S5. Return limit July IA; ex-
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September 1 by depositing same and
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On April % to q, inclusive, the ST.
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