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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
TALLADEGA HAS
 LIGHT CONTRACT
THE CITY COUNCIL FINALLY DIS- POSES OF MATTER WHICH HAS CAUSED MUCH TROUBLE-THE TOWN IS PROSPEROUS.

Talladega, August Especial )-The city council made a final disposition last night of the matter concerning the Tal- ladega Lighting company The gas plant was sold to the company for $20,000 The company is under contract to have elec- tric lights ready for use in six months and the city has agreed to take thirty arc lights at $65 per light per year, and as many more at the same price if desired. The Talladega company Is under contract to have dam and power station erected at Jacksons shoals, eight miles from the city, for the generation of electric lights and power within two years, and to have a traction line In operation within the same time with Talladega as one of the terminals The company was granted the privilege of generating electricity by steam for lighting purposes until the water power can be developed. The price of gas and electric lights for private consumers are to be fixed by the city council.
 The Talladega company is an enterprise worth s600.OOO capital, incorporated under the laws of New Jersey, and will be one of the strongest levers ever brought to bear in developing this section. Applica- tions for power have already been made by parties all over the county.
 The lowest estimate engineers have made on the amount of power that can be developed at Jackson's Shoals is 5000 horse power.
 In it's many years of existence, Talla- degas future is now brighter than ever before. A contract has been let for a brick building 79x115 feet to be occupied by a new wholesale grocery firm.
 J. c. Wilson of Lincoln, one of the coun- tvs best citizens, announced today as candidate for the democratic nomination for state senate. The county now has four candidates for the lower and two for the upper house.
 The dispensary campaign Is waxing warm
 Work on grading the Eastern Railway of Alabama is progressing swiftly. Hun dreds of men and teams are moving dirt and rock at rate never before moved in this county. The construction of this road will cause near 1000 to be spent in this city and county.
 Northern capital is seriously considering the erection of mammoth chemical works here to utilize the sulphides found in the hills of Clay county and which will be of easy access when the Eastern Rail- road of Alabama Is completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
SHOPS TO BE ENLARGED.
L. 6 N. Railroad Will Almost Double
 the Plant at Decatur.

New Decatur. August 5.-(SpeciaD-T capacity of the Louisville and Nashville railroad shops here are to be enlarged to almost double their present capacity and the construction work on the new build ings will commence within the next few days.
 L. Watt Allen of this city has just re- turned from Louisville where he secared the position of experimenting the con struetion of the new buildings. There shops now employ nearly 1900 men. The enlargement will add fully 4OOO people to the city's population For several days new machinery has been arriving for the extension. The company will manufact- ure car axles here and everything in con- nection with car except the wheels.
 It is also learned that besides the en- largement of the New Decatur shops and the erection af s1,000000 shop in Louisville, that the Louisville and Nashville will build handsome new depot in Mobile and will also erect several thousand feet of wharfage in that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
BRITISH BARK IN DISTRESS.
Vessel Had Yellow Fever on Board
 and Will Be Fumigated.

New York, August 5.--After three days of aimless drifting in the fog the British bark Hiram Wood, Captain Swatridge. from Rio De Janeiro. June 10 for St. John, N. B., in ballast, has arrived in Little Machias bay, on the western coast of Maine, and anchored close to Old Man Lodge, eff the Cutler shore, says a Ban gor, Maine, dispatch to the Times.
 Signals of distress were flying and a boat from the shore learned that the ves- sel had yellow fever on board, that three of her crew including the second mate had died. Two of the dead were buried In the bay when their beat came to anchor. Captain Swatridge and the cabin boy are both sick with the fever, but are expect ed to recover. No other cases have deve1- oped.
 The bark will be held in quaraptine and will be fumigated after which she will be lowed to St. Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
SELMA
The Democratic Committee Provides
 Rules for Holding Primary.

Selma, August Special)-Today the las county. held meeting and provided rules and regulations for the holding of the primary election on the 18th of the present month. There was a full meet ing of the committee and much interest | taken, but 1t was entirely harmonious.
 The committee passed a resolution pro- vidlng for placing on the ticket whether or not the court of county revenue should practically donate to the Dallas academy the old court house building for high i school.
 | Another resolution passed endorsed the course of the Hon. Sydney J. Bowie in | congress and commended him as a suita- ble democrat to be voted for for con- gressman on August 25.
 The following two resolutions were also adopted, both being passed by a unanimous rising vote:
 1 Be it resolved by the democratic execu- tive committee of Dallas county, That 1 the course in congress of Senator Ed mund W. Pettus is hereby most heartily commended. and that, speaking for the democrats of his home county, without exception, he Is presented to the rest or the state as being the best qualified democrat at this time to be sent to rep- resent Alabama in the senate of the United States.
 | Be it further resolved, That in his l steadfast faithfulness his unswerving loyalty and his tireless efforts for the welfare of his state he has borne out only what his people claimed when he was entrusted with the hign office of senator six years ago and his reelection will be honoring Alabama at the same time it honors him.
 Be it resolved by the democratic execu- tive committee of Dallas county, That the name of Hon. H. S. D. Mallory is hereby presented to the rest of the Fourth con gressional district as a suitable demo- crat to be elected a member of the state executive committee from said dis trict. This committee takes pleasure in commenting his course during the years he has so faithfully held the responsible position as member oI the state commit tee and urges his reelection.
 The information was received in Selma today that Major D. M. Scott of this county Johnston's district committee man, had had his name placed on the ticket to be voted for for member of the state committee. He was in the hall when the resolution endorsing Mr. Mall lory was unanimously passed. MT. Mall lory is an out-spoken Jelzs supporter and while no vote was taken on an endorse ment of his candidacy, still the commit tee Is overwhelmingly in favor of Jellxs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06

MISS LAURA HOWARD, CHICAGO.
 knew one day how I would feel the next. was nervous and had no ap- petite, neither could I sleep soundly nights. Lydia F. Pinkham's Veg etable Compound, used in con- junction with your Sanative Wash, did more for me than all the medicines and the skill of the doctors. For eight months have enjoyed perfect health. verify believe that most of the doc tors are guessing and experimenting when they try to cure woman with an assortment of complications, such as mine but you do not guess. How l wish all suffering women could only know of your remedy; there would be less suffering know."-LAURA How ARD, 113 Newberry Ave, Chicago, III.
 s6000 forfeit if aboUe testimonial Is not genuine
 Mrs. Pinlxham invites all wO- men who are i'll to write her for adrice.' Address Lynn, Mass, giving full particulars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
0istributir1g AgertS.

tain of the Seventh infantry, United States army, stating that Coffey was second lieutenant of the company who had been sent south on official business, requesting that his name and business be kept secret and asking the hotel peo- pie to cash a check for s125 which haa been given him.
 The letter was written on official pa- per and the lieutenant" brought with him many apparent genuine credentials. The check was cashed. but suspicious aroused when a second check was pre- sented by Coffey. An investigation was made and his arrest followed At first he strongly protested his innocence, but finally admitted that he was not what he claimed to be. but asserts that 1t was his first offense against the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
$51.75, SAN FRANCISCO
And Return-Throueh Sleepers From Birmingham via L. & N. R. R., "offi- ciaI Route"

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad in connection with the Chicago and Alton. JInion Pacific and Southern Pacific rail- roads, will on August 4. operate through sleeping cars to San Francisco without change through St. Louis and Denver, leaving Birmingham at s:12 D. m. for the accommodation of those taking advantage Inf the very low rates made account of the Biennial Meeting. Supreme Lodge, K. of F., to be held in San Francisco August II to 22.
 Tickets on sale August to g, limited for return to September 30. Stop over permitted at Denver and all points west thereof. You can go one route and re- turn another. For sleeping car reserva- tions and general information concerning rates and routes call on or write
 w. l.. BEAsnEY, P. A. L. & N. rail- road, Birmingham, Ala.
 P. SID JONES, D. P. A. L. & N. rail- road, Birmingham, Ala 7-15-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
NEW DECATUR.
Sailing and Waller Open Up the
 Fight In Morgan County.

New Decatur. August 5.-(Special )--The first gun in the gubernatorial campaign in Morgan county was fired here last night by Jesse Stallings and Charles Waller.
 The latter is a candidate for lieutenant governor, but both spoke in the interest of ex-Governor Joseph Johnston's can didacy for governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
MARION.
Charles P. AImon Nominated for the
 LegisIature-Means Election.

Hamilton, August 5.-(Special. )-The democratic primary for Marion county resulted in the election of Charles P. Almon, a young and favorably known attorney, for representative Charles D. Mitchell was reelected for county super intendent of education.
 The republicans will make fight for representative, but Mir. Almon's nomina- ton assures his election without doubt.
 J. s. Clements will edit The Democrat in the future. MT. Clements is a county newspaper man of exceptional ability. and is well known to the citizens of this county where he founded the Marion County News fifteen years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
PRAYERS RESTORE SIGHT.
Woman Sees the Light Again While
 On Her Knees at Revival.

Denver, August 5.-Mrs. Sarah Nessler of this cty, who has been blind for seven years. and whose case was pro- nounced incurable by oculists is said to have recovered her eyesight in a miracu- lous manner. She says that while praying at a revival meeting of the Holiness sect, at the Penteeostal union, a white light broke upon her eyes and soon she was able to distinguish objects. Her vision, she declares, is now nearly as good as it was before she became blind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
ALLEGED OFFICER ARRESTED.
Man Claiming to Be a Lieutenant
 Gets $125 Check Cashed.

San Francisco, August 5.-Lieut. Edger N. Coffey of New York has been arrested in Oakland charged with passing a bogus check on the proprietor of hotel. His arrival at the hotel was preceded by letter from Portland, Ore. purportins to be signed by George w. MeIver. cap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
NATIONAL BAPTIST
Convention (coIored), Birmingham,
 Ala, September 17-24, 1902.

For the occasion of National Baptist Convention (Colored, Birmingham, Ala, September IT to 24. 1902. Southern Railway will sell tickets at one fare for the round trip to Birmingham and return Septem- Der IA. 15 and Is; all tickets limited for return until September 27. 1902.
 For further information call on any ticket agent Southern Railway.
 7-11-to-9-16
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
MONTGOMERY
Governor JeIks Makes Appointment State Superintendent Called Away.

Montgomery, August 5.-(Special.) )-Gov- ernor Jelks today appointed Judson Bris- tow a coroner for Selma. He also made w. E. Watson of Enterprise Coffee coun- ty, notary public.
 State superintendent is absent from his office on account of the illness of one of his children at Oxford.
 Secretary of State R. P. McDavid is at his office today and the pardoning board is considering the applications for clemency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
Skins His Bond.

Huntsville. August 5.-(Special.)- )-Dave Duskin. a white man on trial in the cir cult court for criminal assault upon Della Guthrie, white, jumped his bond today and has disappeared. Trial was stopped and a forfeiture taken against the bondsmen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
Campaign in Lee.

Opelika, August 5.-(Special.)- R. M. Cunningham and w. H. Sanford ad- dressed a large and enthusiastic audience here tonight in favor of Governor Jelks and the constitution. J. Thomas Heflin and w. w. Brandon addressed the voters of Lanette in the same cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
Decide Against Palmer.

Washington, August 5.-(Specia1. )-The comptroller of the treasury has affirm ed the action of the auditor for the war department disallowing claims for boun- ty in the case of Henry Palmer of Mont gomery, private. United States colored troops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
Johnston Speaks at DadevlIle.

Dadeville, August 5.-(special) )-Gover- nor Joseph F. Johnston spoke here this morning to an enthusiastic audience, numbering about 800 people. Congressman c. w. Thompson spoke in the afternoon to about the same number and was fre- uuently applauded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
Postmasters and Patents.

Washington, August 5.-Harry R. Kam- pen has been appointed postmaster at Woodward, Jefferson county, vice A. H. Woodward, resigned. Patents issued: Ed ward D. Peppers, Mobile, car door; James C., w. J. and R. E. Shaw, Bessemer, paint,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
Fort Deposit Mail Excluded.

Washington, August 5.-(Special. )-The Fort Deposit mail of Fort Deposit, Ala, has been excluded from second-class mail matter by the third assistant postmaster general
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
MISS LAURA HOWARD,
President South End Ladies'
 Golf Club, Chicago, Cured by Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound After the Best Doc tors Had Failed To Help Her.

"DEAR MRs. PNKHAM - can thank you for perfect health to-day. Life looked so dark to me year or two ego. I had constant pains, my limbs swelled, had dizzy spells, and never
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06

VI know you expected letter from me some time ago, but I will state my req sons, plainly, why I did not write before this,' says MT. Joseph Grass, of Brewer, Perry Co.,, Mo. wIt was because I did not wish to deceive any one. I wanted to be sure that your Golden Medical Discovery had benefited me and 1t took time after stopped taking the medicine before I felt sure I had realized perrna- nent results from its use. After taking six bottles of Golden Medical Discov- cry and one vial of your Pleasant Pel- lets am able % do day's aUoyk arth any nsan. cannot express in words the good your medicines have done me-"
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06

The Lightning Medicine Co.,, Rock Island, H.. will mail you bottle to try for 10 cents in stamps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06

RUB IT ON OR DRINK IT. Mulls Lightning Pain Killer
 Remarkable Cure For
 CHOLERA, DYSEMTkRY, ETC. Absolutely cures all pain, either exler- nal or internal contains no opiates or injurious substance, and can be taken by the most delicate child without harm.
 For a Burn or Scald one application instantly relieves. The quicker Lightning Pain Killer is applied the better Cures any other pain just as quickly. 20 cents
 Tt Cures Cholera and Diarrhoe."
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1902-07-09
THE STRIKE MAY
Be SETTLED
Railroad Shipping Has Been Almost para|yzsd
Since Monday and Both Sides Are
Willing 10 Arbitrate.
COMMITTEES ARE APPOINTED
These Will Hold Conference and II Is Believed That
Compromise Will Be Reached as Both Sides Hold
Similar Views on tho Wage Questionable
Strike May be Called OF Tonight.

Chicago, July 9.--It is hoped with
| tion that the freight handlers strike
which almost paralyzed the railroad
shipping since Monday will be called off
| tonight. Pursuant to the plan laid out
by the state board of arbitration yes
terday and accepted by both parties to
the controversy, a meeting of the strik-
ers was held this morning for the pur-
pose of appointing committees from the
various roads to visit the officials Of
the respective roads. 1T is believed that
these committees and the railroad
managers will be able to compromise
as their views on the wage question
have been very nearly similar.
At noon today the indications We're
that the conference of the railroads
housemen would fail to bring about
peace in the freight handlers strike.
The Rock Island Lake Shore, ST. Paul
and Monon officials refused to treat
WIN lHelll, DtCduSe lIcy dIe Ilol clll-
powered to make final settlement.
THE CONFERENCES FAILED.
Chicago, July 9.-President Curran of
the freight handlers union, said at 2
o'clock, that the conferences failed to
bring about the settlement of the
strike. He said he would prepare an
other plan.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1902-07-09
The SANTA FE P0ST0FFICE.
George w. ArmIIo viii Be Appointed Deputy Postmaster
No Other Changes In the Force

Paul A. F. Walter, recently appointed
postmaster of Santa Fe to succeed Simon
Nusbaum, yesterday afternoon took his
oath of Office before Judge John R. Nc
Fie, who also approved his bond for
ST., 200 which the postotfice department
requires to be signed by property owners
in Santa Fe. The sgners qualified for
$40 900, which is $4,000 more than re-
quired. Mr.. Walter has determined not
to take charge of the postoffice until
some time after August l.. He has also
decided to make no changes in the
clerical force of the postofiice, except,
that upon The special request Of Pres
ident and Postmaster General III. C.
Payne, he will tender the appointment
of assistant postmaster to George W..
Armij jo to succeed Frank Andrews on
September 1, Mr.. Armijo having ex-
pressed his willingness to accept such
appointment. Charles J. Parsons will
remain stamp clerk, and Lew II. Blake,
who was appointed some time ago clerk
in the postoffice, will arrive on August,
from Washington, where he has been
employed in department work, to assume
his position, succeeding Mrs. Frank
Andrews who holds the position tenn
pOrarly
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1902-07-09
Rev. ;, B. Pitaval Coming.

At 12 o'clock yesterday Bishop N. G.
Matz of Denver gave an informal
dinner at his residence in honor Of the
Rev. J. B. Pitaval. The priests from
the different dioceses were present and
few intimate friends Father Pitavai
left Denver for New Mexico today and
will be consecrated auxiliary bishop Of
Santa Fe on July ?5 at the cathedral.
Bishop Matz, accompanied by delega-
tion CT priests from Denver and few
from the mountain towns OF Colorado,
will leave Denver in time to be present
at the impressive and beautiful con-
secration ceremonies.
Rt Rev. Ptaval has worked in the
Colorado diocese for twenty-one years.
and without any undue assumption has
accomplished much Of value in the man
agement of church affairs. His appoint
ment to the greater responsibilities
comes as a natural sequence to his
ability displayed: His position in Santa
Fe involves the charge of diocese of
100. 600 people, $4,000 Of whom are In
dians. He will spend three days re-
treat in one of the Jesuit houses in New
Mexico before coming to Santa Fe.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1902-07-09
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ceived. Mr.. Sweet began as office boy
here, and has steadily risen to the high
position he now holds. He married the
niece of H. U. Nudge, but his wire dleo
about six weeks ago. The new train
master here is not known, but some Of
the press dispatches have suggested an
eastern man.
Today was fish day, even though 1t
was not Friday. Green opened his lake
to all comers and the youngsters car
ried the fish off by strings, as all one
had to do was to walk in and pick them
up, the water having been let of.
William Burgess came up from Albu-
querque today to take care of the pa
tent gas lamps here during the sickness
of Mr.. Burnett.
The rain is here at last, and a good
sprinkle it was The rain seems to have
been general, such as it was. Mora and
La Cuerva got little, but Rociada had
a regular gully-washer. The chances
are for considerable more.
.. II. Deartn mas Ueeu aPPoih.eu a."
ministrator for the estate OF Jesse II.
Shockey, deceased, and formerly a tram
dispatcher here. Bridget ]. Young was
also appointed Administrative for the
estate of James Young.
c. E. Funnel, wife and daughter re-
turned this afternoon to their home at
Lawrence, Kas., after a pleasant visit
with w. G. Anderson and wife.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1902-07-09
OFFICIAL MATTERS
TERRITORIAL FUNDS.

Territorial Treasurer j. Fl. Vaughn
today received from j. c. Spears, col
lector of Mckinley county, sl2.41 of 1901
taxes, and $35643 of 1901 taxes.
Territorial Treasurer j. RI. Vaughn
today received from Secundino Romero
clerk of the I'd judicial district, S697 81
fees for the quarter ending June 30;
from Solomon Luna, collector and trea-
surer of Valencia county, StIS.I7 of 1901
taxes; from A. F. Witzel, collector of
Grant county, $1,15224 of 1861 taxes
NOTARIES PUBLIC APPOINTED.
Governor Otero today appointed the
following notaries public: Enrique A.
Abeyta of Park View, Rio -Arriba coun-
ty; j. D. McCrath of Roy, Mora coun-
ty: James H. Lightfoot of Nogal, Lin
coin county; Emory Hickok, Engle,
Sierra county; Eugenio Sena, Santa Fe,
Santa Fe county; Enrique Armiio. Las
Vegas San Miguel county; j. Franco
Chaves, Progreso. Valencia county.
LAND OFFICE BUSINESS.
Final Homestead Entry; Pedro A.
Romero, Wagon Mound, 100 acres, Mo-
ra county.
Mineral Entry: Navajo Gold Mining
Company, Bland, Denver Girl group,
BATS acres, Cochiu mining district, Ber-
nalillo county.
The Santa Fe Central Railway Com
pany today filed a plat for the San Pc
dro branch of the Galisteo cutoff of
the company. The branch is to be 1902
miles long and runs to the smelter at
the town of SAN Pedro.
Homestead Entries; -Melquiades Ar
nelas, Cuervo, 100 acres, Guadalupe
county; Owen Williams, Edith, 160
acres, Rio Arriba county, Albert l..
Baur, Lunberton, 161.44 acres, Rio Ar
riba county; Daniel Kuhn, Edith, 16OS0
acres, Rio Arriba county; Juan de Je-
sus Velasquez, Grants, 100 acres, Va
lencia county.