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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-19
PRATT CITY
Royal Arch Masons Elect Officers for
 Ensuing Year.

Pratt City. June 1.-(Special)-The fol- lowing officers were elected last night for the ensuing year in Pratt City Chapter No. 108, Royal Arch Masons: R. F. Love- lady, high priest; E. J. Hudna1l, king; C. D. Comstcck, scribe; Pat Patton, Jr., cap tain of the hosts; w. A. Gibson, principal soJourner; J. M. Donaldson, treasurer; E. R. Dickerson, secretary; A. J. Hanlin, royal arch captain; E. L. Tate, master of the third veil; T. T. Thaxton, master of the second veil; Sam Foley. master of the first veil; A. A. Simmons sentinel. The chapter will give a picnic on the 24th of June at Avondale, when the above officers will be publicly installed. A com mittee, consisting of E. R. Dtckerson, C.. D. Comstock and Tom Page, was appoint ed to purchase and present jewel to the retiring high priest, Charles H. Mandy.
 Enoch Lodge No. 57 held an interesting meeting this evening and nominated of- fioers for the ensuing term, and the rank of page was conferred upon Thomas J. Short
 The infant son of MT. and Mrs. James Findley died this morning of cerebral meningitis. The funeral service will be conducted from the family residence at
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COLUMBUS, MISS
Arrangements Being Made for Erection
 of Industrial Hall at College.

Columbus, Miss, June 1S.-(Special.)- The executive committee of the Indus- trial Institute and College has been in session in this city the rast few days making arrangements for the erection of the new industrial hall and laundry, which buildings received the appropria- tion of $60O0 from the last legislature. The contract was awarded to MT. D. g. Mechanism, one of the contractors from tbis place.
 The local lodge of Elks have Issued in- vitations to a harotcue on July 4. Hon. John M. Allen and Judge E. O. Sykes will be the orators on this occasion large crowd VIII bs in attendance.
 The Rev. Robert w. Barnwell. rector of St Peuls church. left this city last Wednesday for Florence, s. C., where he will be married tomorrow to Miss Bronson, chsrniing yourg woman of that place. Mir. Barnwell and his bride will return to this city immediately after the wedding.
 Mrs. L. M. Stone, a former resident of this place, dieo at her ho.ne in Carroll ton, Ala, last Saturday afternoon. Mrs Stone was the wife of MT. l.. M Stone, who for some years was at the head of q large school in Meridian, Miss.
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ENSLEY.
Board of Trade Working for Improved
 Postal Service.

Ensley, June lS.-(Special.)- )-The l Ensley Board of Trade met last night and report from the committee on postal service and improvements was read. The Board ordered the commit tee to continue It's work and inau- gurate such measures for increasing the business of the office as would en- title Ensley to a free delivery. Boxes will perhaps be placed In the business sections of the city in order that mail matter may be promptly and convent ently posted and stamps will be for sale at some nearby point. The Board Is composed of some of the best busi- ness men of Ensley and they will spare no effort to obtain for the Steel City many benefits.
 Work on the grade of the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power Com | pany's extension from Ensley to the old Fair Grounds is about completed. The track is laid over a considerable part of this distance, and 1t Is thought that cars will be in operation within short time. This will afford much shorter route from Ensley to Birming ham and will be appreciated by all those whose business or pleasure re- quires them to pass between the two | cities.
 Charlie Griffin, who escaped from the chaingang on the 18th, was cap | tured by the chief of police at San dusky yesterday and brought back to Ensley today.
 The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company has about completed the work of putting in new posts for their light and power wires. These posts are of uniform size and height, symmetrical in all respects, and ap- pear to much better advantage than | the old ones.
 | A passenger train on the Ensley Southern Railroad is making regular daily runs between Ensley and Short Creek.
 The Masonic Fraternity of Ensley
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SCOTTSBORO
Young corbett Succumbs to Injuries
 Received at Railroad Station.

Scottsboro, June 1S.-(SpeciaI) )-Young Corbett who Was thrown under a fast moving train at Fackler by the two Thurman boy4 last Friday and SD badly :nangle1 by the wheels. died yesterday morning. The Thurmans are both in jail here but refrsc to talk on the subject except to express sorrow that Corbett is dead. They will probably havo a trial before Judge Carstll to see If they can be admitted to bail. All the parties arc well-to-do farmers of this county.
 Scottsboro is now connected by tele- phone with every town in the county, which makes it very convenient for all concerned. The business men of the town all use the telephone in preference to the telegraph. as 1t Is much cheaper cnd gives better satisfaction.
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2:30 tomorrow afternoon by the Rev. Frank Marston.
 There will be a match ball game Satur- day morning at the ball grounds near the Birmingham Southern and drift tracks between the commissary team and the Eastmans.
 George Cox, negro from Thomas, held for larceny, made his escape from a second story window of the bank build- Ing while in the custody of Judge G. M. Taylor. He made his escape by sliding down a telephone pole. Officers are in hot pursuit, and he will likely be landed pretty soon.
 Mrs. Mamie Gravsly of Newtonville was the guest of Mrs. Job Going today. Mrs. Gravely will be pleasantly remembered by Pratt City friends as Miss Mamie Bridges.
 Mir. J. K. Allison of St Clair County Is visiting his sons at Pratt City.
 The Sodality Society of St. Catherine g church will give trolley ride next Tues day evening. June 24. The cars will leave the city about o'clock and will be TUT to East Lake. The Sodality Society is composed of the young people of the church.
 pr. and Mrs. Elbert Downs and daugh- ter of Huckabee are In the city visiting MT. ard Mrs Lee Tate.
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SELMA.
copious Rain Breaks Long Drouth and
 People Are Happy.

Selma, June 1s.-(Speciai.)-A sigh of relief went up from old and young in Selma over the breaking of the drouth by the cop4ous fall of rain at 8 o'clock this afternoon. The rain was preceded by hail which melted before 1t struck the ground so intense was the heat The mercury for the past three days has not been below 70 degrees, as indicated by the government thermometer. and last night did not go below "A. The highest point reached during each twenty-four hours for the three days was 1o1.
 Despite the report sent out from Mont gomery that he told State official that he would be candidate for gover- nor, Colonel W. w. Quarles continues to maintain silence and will say nothing for publication on his probable candidacy He will probably give out something by Sum- day next The conviction Is growing ev- cry day that he will be a candidate, par ticularly if he can divide the field with Jelks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-19
Simmons-BrasswelI.

Demopolis, June B.-(special)-Miss Florence Brasswell was married to Mir Cor inelus L. Simmons this evening. the Rev. T. r. McCarty officiating. Miss Brasswel is one of Demopolis' most charming as we'll ss popular young ladies' and is generally admired for her sweet deposition and her many admir- able traits of character. She Is the daugh1 ter of Hon. w. J. Brasswell, former Mayor of Demopolis and leading hard were merchant in this city Mir. Simmons the bridegroom. Is sterling young busi- ness man and counts his friends by the score He has beer connected in a busi- ness capacity with Messrs. L. Folda and w. M. Morris, leading merchants of this place. This happy couple left for Look out Mountain and other caste points of interest on a short bridal tour. They will return to Demopolis and reside at the home of pr. R. E. McCants.
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twill give a picnic at Bangor Cave on

twill give a picnic at Bangor Cave on the h instant.
 @ Ducarneau Stock Company are tonight presenting Life on the Mis- sissippi" to a good audience. This company, in their effort to please the Ensley public, have strengthened by the addition of four new members, Miss Edyth LaMar Messrs. George Thomas, Oliver Hamilton and Harry Holden. Tomorrow night "Ten Nights In a Barroom" will be played.
 At the special session of the police court Monday night the seven Slavs and Hungarians who were mixed up in the general fight on Avenue c and Twenty-fifth street were tried and the decision held up until the 20th.
 The Ducarneau Stock Company played to a crowded house" in the new open air waterproof tent last night, the bill being Ten Nights In Barroom" The company as a whole was up to the standard, the work of Mir. John Woodford and Miss Viola Ducarneau and Miss Juanett Marl. boro being especially commendable The bill for tomorrow night will be The Confederate Spy"
 Messrs. R. F. Berry, D. B. Bird, M H Mcdowell and J. M. Perkins have returned from Monticello. Fla, where they spent a week fishing. They re- port a splendid time and good sport.
 Mir Dennis Echolls of Echolls & Auguien, undertakers, left the early part of the week for Atlanta, where he goes to have his eyes treated.
 Dr. R. M. Cunningham, Ensleys can. didate for Lieutenant Governor, re- turned this week from a trip to New 1 York
 Mrs. T. J. Bailey of Elkton, Ky, is visiting the family of Alderman 2. G. Fuqua on Avenue F.
 The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church Is giving a trolley ride to East Lake tonight The three cars were filled to their capacity.
 Quite a number of Ensley's young l people are attending the soiree giver by Prof. w. J. Falkner in Birming ham tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-19
BESSEMER.
Corner Stone to High School Building
 Laid With cereomny.

Bessemer, June 1S.-(Special.)- )-The cor ner stone of the new high school building at the corner of Clarendon avenue and Nineteenth street was laid today under the auspices of the Masons. At 4 o'clock the Masons, followed by the City Coun- cil the board of education, the orator of the day and other officials left the city hall in carriages and repaired to the site of the handsome new building now in process of erection. There was a large number of citizens present to witness the interesting exercises, which were con ducted by Worshipful Grand Master R. M Cunningham. A number of interest ing papers, relics, etc. were deposited by Grand Secretary Sam Stein. The address of the day was delivered by Senior Grand Warden J. H. Phillips of Birmingham, whose remarks were greatly enjoyed. The Rev. E. M. Craig delivered the h. vocation and benediction.
 William Wilson, a negro, who burglar zed Simmons & Bucks establishment night or two since, was arrested at Wy lam today and is now in jail.
 In all probability free city delivery will be inaugurated here this coming month, the city to have six mail carriers. An Inspector from Washington has been in the city for several days looking into the matter Citizens are impatient for the establishment of the service, which Is much needed.
 The Merchants and Manufacturers As IociatiGn meets tonight In the Council chamber The stau1ing committees will be appointed
 Miss Ethel Clifford returned to Blr- mir ghan today after visit 10 Miss Grace Judson.
 Captain John B. Hsnby and family re- turned today from ,5untersvllle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-19
DEMOPOLIS
Royal Arch Masons Elect Officers for
 Ensuing Year.

Demopolis, June 1S.-(Special)-At regular convocation of Jefferson Chapter No. S1, Royal Arch Masons, Demopolis, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: L. Cornish, high priest; S. G. Wolf. king; M. Mayer, scribe; N. G. Vim, captain of the host: Jacob Bley, principal sojourner; ". B. Cooper, M. third vail; T. E. Mckinley, R. A. C.; William Morris, M. second vail; Jacob Marx, M. of first vail; L. Mayer, treas urer; John M. Medley, secretary; H. A. Mcnier, sentinel.
 Governor Bob Taylor lectured here In the opera house last Monday night to large and appreciative audience. He was introduced to the audience by the Hon. E. J. Glider of this city. Capt. William J. Walden, late of the Second Alabama Voluteer Infantry, also captain in the Philippine army, was here last Monday. Captain Walden Is ono of the registrars of Perry County, and told your correspondent, when asked in regard to the registration of negroes in his county. that there were only about fifty negroes registered in tho whole county.
 Hon. Gesner Williams left Tuesday evening for Gainesville, where he will be absent some time on a visit to his wife and tie daughter, also attending to legal business while there.
 Mir. Albert Sander Is spending some time in Tuscaloosa with relatives and friends.
 Hon. Oscar Gray, a candidate of the ! first judicial circuit, and prominent at torney of Butler, was in the city last week. There are q number of candidate es for this lucrative position. Hon. E. J.. Glider of Demopolis, a leading young lawyer or the Marengo bar, and with a large and growing practice, and many friends to back him, will make it inter esting for the others. MT. Glider was for several years county solicitor for Choc- taw County, and gave universal satisfac- tion. W. D. Dunn of Grove Hill. Thomas Davis of Thomasville, Joseph Barefield and William McCorvey of Monroeville are the other candidates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-19

A staff of eminent physicians and surgeons from the British Medical h. stitute have, at the urgent solicitation of large number of patients under their care in this country, established a permanent branch of the Institute in this city at
 Corner 22nd St. and 3rd Ave.
 These eminent gentlemen have de- cided to give their services entirely free for three months (medicines ex- cepted) to all invalids who call upon them for treatment between now and June 24th.
 These services consist not only of consultation, examination and advice, but also of all minor surgical opera tions.
 The object in pursuing this course Is to become rapidly and personally acquainted with the sick and afflicted, and under no conditions will any charge whatever be made for any serv- ices rendered for three months to all who call before June 24th.
 The doctors treat all forms of dis ease and deformities, and guarantee to cure in every case they undertake.
 Male and female weakness, catarrh and catarrhal deafness, also varico- cele, rupture, goitre, cancer and all diseases of the rectum are positively cured by their new treatment
 Hours to 8. Sundays 10 to l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-19
Summer Homes In the Mountains.

Undoubtedly the most invigorating and healthful region in which to spend the heated term is among the resorts along the line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway in the Mountains of the Vir- ginias. These resorts vary in altitude from 1900 to 250o feet, and are celebrated for grand and picturesque surroundings, variety of mineral waters and an exhil- eratins climate with mildly warm days and cool, refreshing nights. producing an energy and buoyancy which bespeaks health and promotes enjoyment. There are over 300 Sum mer Homes in the noun tains and on the Seashore reached by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. varying in rates and character to suit those of very moderate means, who seek rest only. and those also who desire gaiety and social life. For booklet descriptive of these resorts and giving directory of managers and proprietors. apply at the city ticket offices of the Louisville and Nashville and Queen and Crescent routes. or address.
 A. L. ELLETT. T. P. A.. c. & o. Ry..
 Cincinnati, O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-19
ALABAMA WEDDINGS.
Taylor~DunIap.

Demopohs. June 18.-(Special.) )-This evening at about dark quite a romantic marriage took place at the home of MT. and Mrs. Stanhope Brasf1eld the con- tracting parties being Miss Caroline Fay Tor and MT. Robert Dunlap Miss Taylor has long reigned as enc Of the leading belles of the canebrake MT. Dunlap, the groom, Is one of Demopolis' best young business mer. being connected with the wholesale grocery house of Mayer Broth CTS in this city. Mir. Dunlap was formerly of Marion. where his parents now reside. Miss Taylor is the daughter of late Pro- bate Judge J. W. Taylor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-19
NEW DECATUR.
Benjamin Williams succumbs to h.
 Iuries Received in Shops.

New Decatur, June 18.-(Special.)- )-Ben- jamin w. Williams. aged IS, an employe of the Louisville and Nashville shops, who was caught in a belt and seriously injured while at work in the shops Sun day morning, died Monday night from the injuries and the remains were inferred in the city cemetery today.
 County Court convened here Monday for a two weeks session. Many import ant cases are on the docket.
 Rain is badly needed in this section and if it doesn't come soon the cotton and corn crops will be greatly damaged.
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PULLMAN.
Many Attend Commencement Exer
 cIses at St. Bernard College.

Culiman, June 18.-(Bpscial. .)-The an- nrai commencement exercises of St Ber- nard College was held In the hall of evening were very largely attended by friends of the college, both from this city and from other points. Bishop Allen of Mobile delivered very impressive ad- dress to the students. Other features of the exercises were addresses by students, beautiful music by the college ochestra, being interspersed between the various numbers on the programme. A maJorit y of the students left for home today to spend the summer vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-19
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

The State of Alabama. Jefferson County.
 Probate Court, 3d day of June, 1902.
 Estate of M. E. Polk. deceased-This day came N. N. Polk, administrator of the estate of M. E. Polk, and filed his account, vouchers evidences and state ment for final settlement of the same.
 It Is ordered that the Eth day of June, 1902, be appointed dry for making such settlement at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper. J. P. STILES,
 6-5-3t-th Judge of Probate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-19

In systemic catarrh there Is more or less catnrrh of every organ in the body. The catarrh may have originated in the head or throat, but 1t has finally pervad- ed the whole system. It produces a wretched condition.
 The mucous membranes of the whole body refuse to do their work properly. Sight, hearing, and taste are slightly af- footed. Tho lungs are weak; the voice husky. Tho tonsils arc red and in famed. The stomach does not digest food well. The liver nets sluggishly. Tho nervous system gradually becomes dersnged.
 Peruna strengthens weak nerves, not by temporarily stimulating them, but by removing tho cause of weak nerves
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EMPIRE COAL AND COKE CO.,, Of Alabama. Notice of Stockholders
 Meetinu,

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Elm pire Coal and Coke Company of Alabama will be held on Tuesday. July 1st. 1902. at the office of the company, in the city of Birmin gham. Ala, for the purpose of electing directors and for tho purpose of transacting such other business as may come before the meeting
 CHAS. A. STILLMAN,
 Secretary. Birmingham, Ala. June 11th. 1902. 6-11-thu-3t
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Are you dull and stupid? Do you miss the snap. vim and energy that was once yours? You need few doses of that great system regulator, PRICKLY ASH BIT TIERS. For reviving strength and energy. increasing the capacity of the body for work. 1t Is a remedy of the highest order.
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Several Miraculous Cures.

Have Already Been Effected by tho British Doctors at the Corner of 22nd St. and 3rd Ave. They Are Giving Their Services Free for Three Before June 24th.
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If you want capital, we call your at. tention to the Bond Guaranty and Stock Redemption
 Plan of the
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Hugh Mclaughlin AntOnta Texas official the U writs
 times required constant attention and application abort eighteen hours out of fWenfou Aer week myself Worn0ut In mind and body that that In1usf give
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systemic catarrh. This is the only cure that lasts. Remove the cause; Nature will do the rest. Peruna removes the cause.
 Peruna cures catarrh wherever locat- ed. AS soon as Peruna removes sys. temic catarrh the digestion becomes good, appetite regular, nerves strong, and trouble vanishes.
 If you do not derive prompt and satis- factory results from the use of Peruna write at once to pr. Hartman, giving full statement of your ease, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad- vice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitariunl, Columbus Ohio.
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ALL TEXAS POINTS

quickly reached via Queen & Crescent Route (Ala- Ct. So. ) Through Pullmaps direct to the Texas line at Shreve- port. Finest dining car service in the South,
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Hermitage

Hermitage, all around sign painter. Gel prices. Address City. 6-13-6
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Peach Sherbet at Stones.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-15
Working to a Definite End.

"oTkinS 10 a Dennfte End.
Wall Street Journal
The position so far as Wabash is con-
cerned can be stated very simply. The
Wabash enters Buffalo at the present time
over Erie tracks and distributes traffic OF
an equitable basis between all the trunk
lines converging at that point. In return
for this traffic Wabash receives from all
the lines a fair share of their west-bound
freight. Under the presidency Of Mr.. RAM
sey, Wabash has secured with all of these
lines relationship that Is as friendly as
possible and that is most profitable to Wa
bash. This relationship has taken time to
arrive at and will not be lightly sacrificed
by wabash. 1t is to this relationship more
tnan 10 any Other factor that the uniform
growth and prosperity of Wabash through
out the past I'VE years Is attributed. To
make Gould line a factor in the trunk
lines situation between the lakes and New
York would destroy at once the strong posi-
ZION that wabash has taken years to make
point.
The inauguration of a Gould trunk line
10 New York would also destroy Immediate
ly the usefulness of the line purchased In
the South The great expense to which the
syndicates have gone in securing these
lines makes it imperative. if the investment
is TO be paying one, that great deal
more business shall travel over these lines
than has been the case when they were
Isolated and independent properties.
We can say on authority that the energies
of Wabash at present are being devoted &c
the development of the trade in the soft
coal territory lying south of Pittsburg and
that every effort will be used by the road t.
make the development of this business par
allel with the development of the iron trade
In and out of Pittsburg.