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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
ATLANTIC COAST LINE RAILROAD
COMPANY.

Office of the Secretary,
October 9th, 1902
Notice is hereby given that a special
meeting of the stockholders of the At
lantic Coast Line Railroad Company
rectors, and will be held at the office
of said Company in the city of Rich
mond, Virginia, on Monday, the 18th
day of November. A D., 1902, at
1880 O'Clock in the forenoon, for the
purpose of voting upon a proposition
to increase the present capital stock
of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Company to the amount of fifteen mil
lion dollars, to consist of one hundred
and fifty thousand shares of the COM
mon stock, each of the par value of
one hundred dollars, the same to be in
addition to the capital stock already
issued and outstanding; and for the
purpose, also, of voting upon a propo-.
sition to increase the bonded indebted
ness of the Company by the issue of
thirty-five millions of dollars in col
lateral trust purchase money fifty year
four per cent gold bonds; such addi-
tional stock and bonds to be applied
and used, as far as may be necessary.
to and towards the payment of the
purchase price of three hundred and
SIX Thousand shares of the capital
stock of the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad Company, which, under the
terms of the purchase thereof, is to be
pledged as collateral security for the
payment of said bonds.
By order of the Board of Directors:
JAMES F. POST,
Secretary
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Owing to death of Mr.. C. w. West
our store was closed at noon Friday
and will not be open until 1 .. m. to-
day.
A NJ e q w rnrrrcrr
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sPECIAL NOTICE

Neither the master, owners or con-
signee Of the British steamship War
field will be responsible for any debts
contracted by the crew.
J. PATTIE. Master.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
VERDICT WAS NOT GUILTY.
Smith and Dennis, Tried for Arson
Given Liberty.

Columbia, S. c., Oct 17.-Smith and
Dennis, two white men charged with
burning their store in Timmonsville,
last winter have been for three days
on trial in Florence, for arson. At their
first trial the jury failed to agree.
Tonight verdict of not guilty was
reached. There was great interest in
the trial.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
WALL PAPER.

1 have absolutely the largest stock
in Savannah, and for the next sixty
days will sell at bargain prices. You
can hire your own men here and paper
rooms, including material, from $3.50
up. Paints, Oil, Varnishes. Kalso-
mines, Picture Mouldings and Glass at
very low prices.
VIM. TAYLOR,
K. of P. Hall. Ga. Phone SIT.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
MEETINGS.
S~~r~@~~-~~~~-->~--~->--
THE CONFEDERATE VETERANS
ASSOCIATION

will assemble at the Armory Hall at
1920 O'Clock a. M, to attend the funeral
of our late comrade, Charles w. West.
Burial at Ronaventure Cemetery
LOUIS G. YOUNG, President.
JAMES w. M'INTIRE, Secretary
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18

All you can drink at Livingstons for
five cents. 49, .... IA
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-04
CITY TO INCREASE
ITS FIRE FORCE
COUNCIL DECIDES TO BUY AN
ADDITIONAL FIRE ENGINE AND
TWO HOSE WAeoNs-lNsUR-
ANcE RATES MAY BE REDUCED

The city council last night passed res
olution providing for material increase
in the fire equipment of Birmingham, the
report of the fire committee calling for
new engine and two new hose wagons be-
ing adopted. The necessary hose will go
with the wagons and ten new men will
also be added to the department.
The report of the committee calls for
funds to be used to repair two of the
wagons now In service, which Chief Null
len wishes to use as reserve in case Of
two fires at the same time, or very
large fire.
The increase of the department may
mean decrease in the insurance rates
of Birmingham. 1t at least will mean
that there will be no increase in the pres
ent rates. as has been rumored for some
time.
The new engine will be placed In reserve
at the fire headquarters, or at the south
side department. and one of the new
wagons may be placed at West End,
where there is a fire house. but no appa-
ratus. Chief Mullen hopes to open this
house again. as that section of the city
is but poorly protected at present.
Fire plugs were ordered to be placed
at Twelfth avenue and Eighteenth street.
Eleventh avenue and Twenty-frst street.
and Tenth avenue and Twenty-second
street, south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-04
GADSDEN RAISES
A NEW QUESTION
Constitution Doesn't Provide for
Election of Commission.
LAWYERS SUSTAIN POINT
1t Is Said the New Constitution Only
Provides for Election of constl-
tutlonaI OFFICERS and Leaves
Out TWO Places.

Gadsden, December 3.--(Special.) -Quite
a sensational report is circulated in
Gadsden that the recent election In No
vember was unauthorized and illegal, SO
far as the offices of county commission
ers and county superintendent of ed
ucation is concerned, and from a careful
investigation 1t seems that the report
is based on facts.
Competent lawyers who have looked
into the matter unhesitatingly say that
there was no provision made in the new
constitution for the election of county
commissioners and superintendent of ed
ucation. a persual of the instrument con-
firms this view, for the officers named
are not mentioned at all. The constitu-
tion provides for the election of the con-
stitutional officers alone. The supreme
court may hold that the election was
authorized but many lawyers seem to
think that the matter will not be adj
justed until the meeting of the state
legislature next month. This will hardly
affect superintendent of Education Will
liams, who was reelected.
The newly elected commissioners, J. B.
Washburn and Daniel Starkie, cannot
legally hold their places If the constitu-
ton did not authorize the election. In
the event that decision is against them
Messrs. Abe and Murphree will probably
hold over until their legislative success
sors are named.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-04
A CAUSE OF HEADACHE.
One Very Common Cause Generally
Overlooked.

Headache is a symptom, an indication
of arrangement or disease in some organ,
and the cause of the headache Is difficult
to locate because so many diseases have
headache as a prominent symptom; de-
rangement of the stomach and liver,
heart trouble, kidney disease, lung trou-
BILE, eye strain or i'll fitting glasses all
produce headaches and If we could al
ways locate the organ which is at fault
the cure of obstinate headaches would
be a much simpler matter.
However for that form of headache
called frontal headache, pain back of the
eyes and in forehead. the cause Is now
known to be catarrh of the head, anc
throat; when the headache is located
in back of head and neck 1t Is often caus-
ed from catarrh of the stomach or liver
At any rate catarrh is the most common
cause of such headaches and the cure or
the catarrh causes a prompt disappear
ance of the headaches.
There is at present no treatment for
catarrh so convenient and effective as
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, a new internal
remedy in tablet form, composed of anti
septics like red gum, blood root which
act upon the blood and cause the elimi-
nation of the catarrhal poison from the
system through the natural channels.
Miss Cora Ainsey, a prominent school
teacher in one of our normal schools,
speaks of her experience with catarrhal
headaches and eulogzes Stuarts Catarrh
Tablets as a cure for them. She says
II suffered daily from severe frontal
headache and pain in and back of the
eyes, at times so intensely as to incapa-
citate me in my daily duties. had suf-
fered from catarrh, more or less for
years but never thought it was the cause
of my headaches, but finally became con-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-04
BESSEMER.
James cahIiI Elected Alderman From
the Second Ward-other News.

Bessemer, December -(Special)-James
Cahill was elected alderman from the
Second ward, succeeding c. B. Willis, re-
signed, at the meeting of the city coun-
Gil last night.
Mayor Huey announced that the hear
ing of the question Of the condemning
of Hawkins spring to the city's use will
come up before Probate Judge Stiles on
the 18th, the first step to be the appoint
ment of a commission to fix value upon
the spring.
An entertainment for the benefit of the
building fund of the Baptist church will
be given at the library Tuesday night.
Miss Annie Walker of Jacksonville,
Fla, arrived today and will spend the
winter with her cousin, Miss Louise Full
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles P. Jackson of
Montgomery were the guests of Mr..
Jackson's sister, Mrs. w. H. Phillips,
yesterday and today.
Miss Virginia Waller is confined to the
house by illness, having been Ill for sew
eral weeks.
Morris Adler Of Birmingham was in
the city on business today.
The Rev. Mr.. Clair is the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. James Arnold Pitcher.
Mrs W. H. Phillips has returned from
a pleasant visit to Montgomery.
Julian L. Lopez of Buford, s. c., ar
rives tomorrow to visit his brother. Mr..
f. H. Lopez, and family. ts
Brick and other material are on the
ground for the erection of the new brick
Baptist church to be built at the corner
Of Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-04
TUSCALOOSA.
Judge Ambrose T. Dudley Dies at Mo-
bile-Other Personal News.

Tuscaloosa, December 2.-(SpeciaL)-A
telegram has been received by Mrs. A. T.
Dudley announcing the death of her hus-
band Judge Ambrose Dudley, at Mobile,
where he went for treatment a few days
ago. Judge Dudley was born at Frank
fort, KY, sixty-one years ago; he was
graduated at the University of Michigan
law school at Ann Arbor, and has since
been very successful lawyer at Hender-
son, KY, until a few months ago. when
he came to Tuscaloosa to reside, on ac-
count of feeble health. He is survided
by his wife and two daughters. Mrs j.
Henry Fits of Tuscaloosa, and Miss
Katherine Dudley formerly of Tusca-
loosa, now Of Birmingham. Mrs. Dudley
and Mrs Fits left Immediately for Mo
bile and tomorrow the remains will be ta-
ken to Frankfort, KY, where they will
be inferred.
w. Garner of Tuscaloosa was made
illustrious grand steward of the grand
council of Marion, which met in Mont
gomery Monday.
Invitations have been issued by Mr.. and
Mrs George w. Christian of Northport,
announcing the marriage of their sister.
Genie Rice. to Joseph Emil Shirley on
December 10 at $50 o'clock at the Metho-
dist church at Northport.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ].
G. Rateree who has been Ill of pneumonia
since Thursday died yesterday.
Last evening at $3.50 o'clock at the resi-
dence of Rev. l.. o. Dawson Miss Ola
Watkins and Wilbur Bridges were quiet
" married
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-04
Other News.

Attorney G. c. Allen was sworn in as
probate clerk Saturday and has had
charge of the office during the absence
of Judge Lovejoy and Clerk S. E. Jor-
dan. Judge Hamlin Is also assisting in the
office work.
Captain John w. Perkins died Monday
at his home in Marshall county after an
illness of Bright's disease. Captain Per-
kins was a veteran and was one of the
most popular men In Marshall county.
He was warden of the penitentiary at
Wetumpka during the administration of
Governor Johnston He leaves a widow
and several children.
Two extra cars left Gadsden Tuesday
over the Louisville and Nashville for
the purpose of transporting about thirty
people from this section to the far west.
Most of the people were from Etowah
county, who are seeking new homes In
the west. The shortage in the crops of
the state for the past year is the cause
of the desire to seek new homes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-04
ANNISTON.
Seaboard Air Line viii Pass Through
Anniston-People Pleased.


Admission. December 3.-(special) = An
Seaboard Air Line If the present plans of
the company are carried out. 1t has de-
veloped within the last few days that the
Seaboard will extend the branch of the
East and West from Jacksonville to An
niston and from Admission towards Bir-
mingham to a point on the main line Of
the East and West. Seaboard engineers
are now going over the line of the pro-
posed extension with a view OF determin-
ing the advisability of the move The
engineers are in Jacksonville today con-
ferring with leading citizens there, and
they will be in Admission tonight or to
morrow. The extension of the Seaboard
will give Admission what 1t has long
needed-a third railroad and an active
competing line.
Jason Baker, the negro who was put in
the county jail by Sheriff woodruff as
a suspect of being the assaulter of Mrs
John Williams near Alexander the first
OF last month, was carried before hes a
few days ago and she failed to Identify
him again. He was again locked up, but
after receiving a letter from Mrs. Will
liams' people that they thought he was
not the man Sheriff Woodruff released
him. Baker was the man that who being
sought at the time he was caught and feel
Ing ran high against him until he was pus
In Jail and guarded by the state militia
for three days. The statements made bv
the negro from the start have been COR
roborated in almost every instance bv
statements from the white people and the
establishment Of his innocence has been
daily expected. ~
Two car loads eff mules were unloaded
at Piedmont Monday. They belong to the
Seaboard Air Line contractors. The work
of grading has begun. When finished this
line of railway will be one of the finest
in the south. Piedmont still counts tho
shops of the road among its coming IN
dustries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-04

And every form Of PRIVATE DISEASE,
Sexual Weakness, etc, ETC., are cured
under plain guarantee.
All condolences held inviolate.
Consultations at office or by mail in
vited without charge.
Treatment by mai for those who can
not visit me.
No written prescriptions furnish all
me dicines.
Question blanks for man or woman sent
free on application.
DIR. DOZIER is a graduate in every
branch of medical and surgical science.
has twenty-five years experience. a ma
tional reputation, and is Endorsed bv tha
press, national banks and thousands OF
natients as the most expert and reliable
specialis. in the south.
montgomery Advertiser: DR.. Dozier ia
Endorsed by the press and people of every
section of Alabama.
The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot
add anything to the reputation DR.. o. r.
Doz.er has already acquired in the line of
his profession. but we know him to be n
trother odd Fellow that can be relied on
70 carry out every promise he makes to
those needing his services.
Masonic Guide: DIR. Dozier comes from
n family Of prominent physicians and
with his full store of medical knowledge
and his large experience In his profession
can be relied on to treat disease In the
most successful manner.
Age-Herald: His long record and ap-
proved abilities entitle him to the proud
distinction of standing at the head of his
pr ofession.
Offices First avenue and Twenty-irst
street. Birmingham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-04
A NOTABLE EVENT.
The Cable Co. to Have a Formal Open.
ing of Their New Plano Store.

The holiday season will be crowded
with good many events of a social ma
ture but one that is looked forward to
with especial pleasure is the formal open
ing of the new store of the Cable Com
pany at zoos First avenue. Mr.. Shelby,
the local manager of the company, is de-
termined to fit up a piano store the
duplicate of which cannot be found in
the south.
At the opening. definite announcement
of which will be made a tie later, every
effort will be made to- eclipse anything
of the kind ever given in the city before.
The store will be decorated with palms.
ferns, evergreen and various potted
plants one Of the best orchestras pro-
durable will be seated on a raised dais
at the rear Of the store. and will play
during both days of the opening.
Further music will be supplied by a
Chase & Baker automatic plano player.
The instrument. will be manipulated by
an artist and some very classical pieces
will be rendered 10 show the possibilities
of this wonderful instrument
The opening will continue two days,
and to every lady who visits the store
given that will be of considerable intrin-
sic value. ana worthy of the Cable Com
pany, which has the reputation Of doing
nothing on cheap scale.
As such elaborate preparations are be-
ing made by Mr.. Shelby for this OPEN
Ing, II is thought that the store will
be crowded both days. During the month
of December is very happy time for an
occasion of this kind because so many
are down town shopping, anyway. and
1t will be very convenient to drop In and
get acquainted with Mr.. Shelby and the
representatives of the Gable Company in
the Birmingham district. zee
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-04
CHARLEY THOMAS PARDoNED.
Was Convicted of Murder In Second
Degree In Lowndes County.

Montgomery December 2.-(special)-
The governor today pardoned Charley
Thomas. convicted Of murder In Lowndes
county and sentenced for ten years. The
endorsement says:
'-This man was convicted of murder in
the second degree In the Lowndes county
court, 1899, spring term of that year. The
man whom he killed was shot beow the
knee with shotgun with small shot. 1t
is made to appear to me by physician
who saw the wound. and others, that the
deceased's death grew out of a lack of
attention and nursing and that the wound
would not of Itself, under proper treat
ment, have produced death. The man
whom he killed was named Charley Davis.
alias Charley Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-04
OFFICERS ELECTED
FOR GRAND LODGE
R. J. Redden of SulIigent Made
Grand Master.
MANY NEWLo0GfS FORMED
In His Annual Address Grand Master
Cunningham Gives Some interest
Ing Facts Concerning Masonry In
AIabama-To Honor kIrkby.

Montgomery, December s.-(special)-
The grand lodge OF Masons elected the
following officers today for the ensuing
year:
R. ]. Redden of sulligent. grand mas
ter.
H H. Matthews of Montgomery. deputy
grand master.
Ben NJ. Jacobs of Birmingham. grand
senior warden.
H. I. D. Mallory of Selma, grand junior
warden.
w. H Dingley of Montgomery. grand
| treasurer.
George A. Beauchamp of Montgomery,
| grand secretary.
C. A. Allen of Montgomery. grand ty-
Ter.
Interesting Statistics.
| The annual address OF Grand Master
Cunningham before the grand lodge of
Masons, now in session here contains
some statistics and facts as preliminary
to the general discussion. During the
past year new lodges were organized as
follows:
Blue Spring, at Park, In Barbour
| county; Cedar Bend at Cedar Bend, Etc.
wah county; Wilson, at Waverly, Lee
county; Odom, at America, Walker
county; Concord, at Concord. Jefferson
county; Franklin, at Tennille, Pike
county: Prince, at eleanor, Bibb coun-
| ty; Gannt, at CANT Covington county;
Chavies, at Chavies. DeKalb county;
1 North Birmingham, at North Birming-
ham, Jefferson county; Moody, at Moody,
st. Clair county; Blacksher, at Maros,
Monroe county; Jones Chapel, at Jones
| Chapel, Cullman county; Brighton, at
| Brighton, Jefferson county.
| The vote on the establishment of a
widows and orphans home stood 1874
| lodges against, 142 for, and 40 not voting.
So the proposition is lost.
| During the past year the secretary
collected $6664.70-on general fund $6O11.50
on rents 5000; certificates issued $500, on
permanent trust fund $1054, on widows
and orphans fund 1865 SO.
VIII Have klrkby's Picture.
The grand chapter of Masons adopted
| the recommendation in the address of
Grand High Priest, George F. Moore
in his annual address, and will have
| painted portrait Of Ephriam Kirby
who was the first Judge in the territory
which Is now Alabama. He was a Con-
/ necticut man and was appointed by JEFF
| ferson in 1904 and died In the same year
and lies buried in old FIT. Stoddard, near
| Mt. Vernon. He is the most distinguished
| revolutionary soldier who is buried In
Alabama Among his descendants was
General Kirby Smith. He was general
grand high priest of the Masons of the
| United States from 1897 to the time OF
his death, which explains the interests
| which is taken by the order at this time
and which prompts the plaintiff of the
portrait which will be presented to the
department of archives and history al
the the state capitol.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-04
CONFERENCE IN coRDovA.
Methodist Episcopal Church Has Be-
gun Its Annual Labors.

Cordova, December 3.-(Special.) 1.-THE
Methodist Episcopal church of the Ala
bama conference holding its thirty-sixth
session at Cordova.
Bishop Andrews, whose son lives in Bir-
mingham is the presiding officer. The
bishop has been visiting his son until
Wednesday, when he leaves for the con-
ference session.
The conference was called to business
by DR.. Alderman of Chattanooga. The
secretary and examining committees were
busy all day perfecting their work. Dr.
d. Lee Aultman of Cincinnati preached
an interesting sermon last night The ses-
sion will be one of interest.
The conference is being held in the new
modern church building. The Rev. S. r.
Crumpton the pastor, is very busy meet
ing trains and waiting on the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-04
SELMA.
A Negro Woman Drowned In Mush
creek-A Prominent Marriage.

Selma, December 8. = Especially = Word
reached the city this morning of the
death by drowning of Maggie White, a
young negress. which occurred in Mush
creek about fourteen miles from the city,
few days ago. The woman was cross
ing the creek on a log, and missing her
footing fell into the swollen stream and
was drowned.
Miss Florence Lauderdale and Mr.. G..
Crawford Phillips were married at the
Presbyterian church this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-04
State Appointments.

Montgomery, December s.-(special.)--
The governor today made the following
appointments:
Jefferson-G. NJ. Bowers, notary at Bir-
.mingham.
Covington-walterW Williams. notary at
Laurel Hill.
Pickcns-M. B. Curry, notary at Car
rollton.
Montgomery--W. A. Connolly, notary
at Montgomery.
Etowah-John Clifton Elder, notary at
Gadsden.
Dallas-J. ]. Akers, notary at Selma.
Autauga-S. H. Gibbons notary public
and justice of the peace in beat 10 at
Posey.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-04
kiIlIna at tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa, December 3.-(Special.)-
This morning at 9 O'Clock Jim Green shot
and instantly killed Mote Williamson in
the ware room of Allen & Jemison. Both
negroes were employed by the above
named firm. Only a short while before
the killing the two negroes quarreled.
Mr.. Oviatt. who has charge of the yards.
quelled the strife, when Green left the
room, williams resuming his work.
Green returned in short while with a
revolver and before anyone had time to
interfere, shot Williamson twice in the
forehead.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-04
Steamer Seven DAVIS Overdue.

Mobile, December 3.-The Norwe-
gian steamer Fort Morgan reports that
the Norwegian steamer Kitty, for Bo-
cas- del Toro, from Charleston, s. c.,
under charter to the United Fruit
company, was seven days overdue
when the Fort Morgan left Bocas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-04
VIII Thomas Paroled.

Montgomery, December S,-(special)-
The governor today paroled viii Thomas,
convicted in Montgomery county in 1900
of burglary and larceny and sentenced
for four years. The reasons are a letter
of recommendation from the trial judge
and favorable action by the board of par
dons.