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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
RAILROAD WORLD.

Washington. August 22-(Special. )-The Southern Railway announces that MT. M. W. Elliott has been appointed master me- chanic of the Memphis division of the Southern railway and of the Northern Alabama railway, with headquarters at Sheffield, Ala, vice Mir J. H. Buckalew deceased.
 L. Sevier general freight agent for the Alabama Great Southern railroad, with headquarters in Birmingham has return ed from a meeting of southern agents held in Chattanooga this week.
 A special car attached to the south bound Louisville and Nashville train this morning contained twenty-five re- cruits to the artillery. en route from the Columbus, O., barracks to Fort Morgan near Mobile. The men were in charge of Captain Hirst.
 V. M. Cluis, travelling freight and pas senger agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad, with headquarters in New Orleans, is in the city, introducing MT. J. Rogers, who will succeed him af- ter September 1 MT. Cluis goes with the Rock Island railroad as southwestern agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
SOME POINTS ABOUT THE
 HOT SPELL OF WEATHER

For the past week the weather has been sizzling hot. The mercury several times going up the tube above the 100 mark. On four of the last seven days the ther- mometer registered 100 or better and on one of the other days 1t was close to the century mark
 It was not ordinary old hot weather. but the kind that melts collars. caused brow and makes tie constant revolution on an electric fan feel like a little taste of heaven on earth. The sun blistered the face of the earth and the ground was so hot it burnt the feet through the soles of the shoes.
 Added to the great heat of the sun were the heavy clouds which held just enough moisture to make the days sultry as we'll as warm. Every day there have been clouds and several times a few drops of precious water fell and dampened the earth. In few short minutes the sun had turned the rain to steam and 1t was rising to aid the sun to make humanity swelter and say naughty things about the weather man.
 Of all the mortals who have suffered the local weather man suffers more than any of the rest. It Is rumored he has a great blister on his hand, caused by his efforts to climb to the roof of the wealth CT building to get the thermometer at midday. It is also common talk that he carries a piece of choice stake up with him and fries it without trouble on the hot tin covering of the weather bureau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
MANY SPEECHES
 WILL BE HEARD
PROMINENT MEN TO TAKE PART IN JELkS RALLY AT JEFFERSON THEATRE ToNIoHT-BAND HAS BEEN ENGAGED.

The Jelks rally at the Jefferson theatre tonight promises to be the most enthusi- astic and the largest attended of any po- litical meeting held in the state during the present campaign. Many of the prom inent speakers of the state will be present to address the audience, and five-minute talks will be made by local spellbinders. A band has been engaged for the occa- sion, and music and lpellbinding and en- thusiasm will be in evidence. Special ar engagements have been made for the com- forts of the ladies who will attend,
 Among those who will speak are James L. Tanner, J. Tom Heflin, who will sing his campaign song by special request; R. M. Cunningham. Eli Shorter, w. c. Ward, w c. Garrett. N. L. Randall o. w. Underwood and J. H. Bankhead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
EaIkner,s Statements Denied.

In his speech at Pratt City on Thurs day night August 21, Captain Falkner, referring to the petition of the Southern Wholesale Grocers' associattn for a re- duction of freight on car load lots used the following language:
 "They did not ask any reduction on freight rates. They asked that it be advanced cents per hundred pounds in order that every retailer would be forced to come and buy of them"
 This statement is not true The facts are that the Southern Wholesale Gro cers' association asked that the railroads grant them on car lots a reduction from current rates of 4 cents per hundred pounds. The rates at that time were the same on car loads and less than car loads.
 Instead of granting this reasonable re- quest of the wholesale merchants, the railroads raised the less than car load rates cents per hundred pounds, and thus attempted to place this additional tax upon the consumer.
 The above facts are of record in the Southern Wholesale Grogers' association THE ELECTIVE RAILROAD COMMIS-
 SION CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. *+"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
Herman, the Great.

The great and only Hermann, proba- ply the most expert adept in the art of magic of the present day. will mystify and delight the theatre-goers of this city at the Jefferson theatre next Monday night Herman Is a name that is synonimous with all that is mysterious and awe in spiring and most mystifying and incom- prehensible feats of magic are perform ed by him with a charm of manner and running fire of wit that would lure con- firned cynic into admiration. For his present engagement In this city he brings many new novelties that have never been seen here before. Several sensational H. lusions presented by him have set all America talking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
Refuses to Accept Inheritance
 Until Alabama is Paid
HER FIRMNESS IN THE MATTER
Judge Randolph's Indebtedness to the State, Amounting to Over $2o,o0o,
 Will Be Paid In FuIl-Late
 Commodore corbIn's Estate.

Through the trip of Attorney General Brown to Philadelphia and the issuance of an attachment against Francis c. Randolph, demanding that the state of about s25.OOO alleged to be due by Ran doiph. a case of high honor has been brought to light. It Is stated that some time ago the fortune left by Commodire Corbin was offered Mrs. Randolph and her children, but the lady refused abso- lutely to accept a penny of the money until the state of Alabama was paid en- tirely all claims held against her hus- band.
 This statement comes from relatives of Mrs. Randolph residing in Birmingham. and can be substantiated in all respects. In talking of the matter last night. a relative made the following statement:
 '"rhe death of Commodore Thomas Cor bin occurred some time ago. He left no will, but Mrs. Randolph and her children were heirs to greater part of the es- tate, their share being about Ss5,O Later that sum was offered her several times by the company which has 1t in trust in Philadelphia, but she refused positively to accept a dollar until the indebtedness claimed by the state of Alabama against Ter husband was paid in full She em- ployed an attorney to look after her in- terests, but never attempted to get any money.
 Tn Montgomery, where Mrs. Randolph resides with her children, it was no secret that she had refused to receive the money, and the publication recently made about the attachment suit is re- garded by her relatives as political play. They are really very much hurt at the statements made in the papers at the time when the facts had never been kept secret
 Some time before his death Commo- dore Corbin announced that he would pay every cent due by MT. Randolph, but so many little fake matters were brought in that he gave up in the att tempt to get at the true indebtedness and then dropped the entire matter. "Mr. Randolph Is now In Colombia on parole and no secret is being made of that fact. He Is an intimate friend of Hon. H. A. Herbert and has beeen sup ported at all times by that gentleman and many others equally as prominent
 "The matter is now being investigated and Mrs. Randolph, I repeat will never accept dollar of money until the state is paid all due by her husband which is about $22,0OO."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23

The rain Thursday cooled the air slight 1y. but yesterday was almost as hot as the previous days. From the time the sun left his post in she east it hit a 90 gate and long before it had crossed the line at the finish of the days run it had registered a top notch of a. It fell six points behind some other days, but the race was a close one.
 Amid lamentations and prayers the weathermaker was persuaded to get down his files Of hot weather and refer to the weeks in August commencing on the 14th and lasting through the 2st for the past seven years, and then only 1t dawned on his how hot he really had been. He gently closed the book when he had made out the following table and solemnly stated he would never disturb 1t again to find out previous weather k.1.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
Mrs. Rridaet o,Nelll.

Mrs. Bridget o'Neill died of pneumonia at her residence at the corner of Thir- teenth street and Avenue c yesterday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock She leaves four daughters, Mrs. John F. Harrington, Mrs. Thomas Rensford, Mrs. Charles Brown and Miss Nellie O'Neill. The funeral services will be held at St. Pauls church Sunday at 8 p. m., the remains leaving the residence at 2:3o D. m. There will be a high mass of requiem for the repose of the soul of the deceased at St. Pauls on Monday next at a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
NOTICE.

The undersigned transferee and owner of a certain debt secured by pledge of eight hundred and fifty-three (s53) shares of the capital stock of the Williamson Iron Company. a corporation, will. be- tween 12 m. and 1 p. m.. on Wednesday. August 27. 1902. sell said stock to the highest bidder, for casn. In front of the courthouse door of Jefferson county. Ala bama. for the satisfaction of said debt.
 This August 20. 1902.
 6-2-8t ED. DIMMICK4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
RECORD OF COURTS.

filed against the Southern railway com pany by J. H. Mosely The suit is for $500 damages and allegations are that personal injuries were received December "A, 1901
 Suits were also filed against the Southern company by Emma Hancock and William Hancock, each claiming 5000 for damages received December 24.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23

Dr. Edgar Allen Jones left last night for a months trip to Baltimore and New York.
 Florence Hotel Arrivals: J. w. Hooks, Washington, D. C.; T. D. Fant, s. H. Strickland. l.. M Strickland, Johns; T. L. Oney, Anniston; J. W. Harris, Nash vile; J. A. Daughtery, Chicago; T. N. Rader, Pensacola; w. s. Foreman, Ashe- vile; s. B. Brewer, Anniston: w. T. Self and wife, Avondale; A. s. Hertz. Mrs. L. Hertz. Montgomery; W. A. Johnson, Rutledge; W. c. Meglemery, Louisville; L. c. Baton, Danv1lle: s. c. Tarver. Mt. Pleasant; W. B. Spears, Pell City; T. W. Bethea, Meridian; J. L. Green, Minelton: s. L. Reid, Chicago; A. Washington. New York; P. w. Ham, ilton, Memphis: W. D. vassar, Atlanta; J. H. Breast, Nashville: A. L. Slaton. Atlanta: Mrs. George Bowen, St. Louis F. B. Jones. Alabama; J. c. Lusk. Ala bama; J. R. Wilson and wife, Blosburg; A. c. Grayson. Tennessee; E. T. Greg ory,- Virginia; Phil T. Goodwin, North Carolina; J. A. Britt, Nashville; J. M Shackleford. Chicago; J. A. Blount. An niston; J. w. Gates. Philadelphia; J. A. Patterson. Virginia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Negro Arrested for Crime CommIttet
 Two Years Ago.

Will Butler. a negro. was arrested yes terday by Detectives Waldrop and Jor- dan, charged with murder. It is thought by the police that he killed a negro in Pigeon Roost about two years ago.
 The negro claims he is not guilty and says that another negro did the killing. He was arrested in East Thomas, where he was employed in the night shift at the furnaces. He has been in Colorado for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
Could Any Offer Be Falrer?

We send you or deliver either a Star Jesse French" "Richmond." or "vose & Sons" piano on trial, free of charge, to your home. Try 1t. and if you don't find it all right and better than you can buy for $50 more from any other firm fin the south, send 1t back at our ex- pense. Bear in mind that this offer Is backed by a company with capital of $2OO, 900, paid in full and the proud repu- tation of thirty years of continuous suc- cess. We have over $500 more in use of our own manufacture. You run no risk and it is the chance of a life time. Direct from our factories at Richmond. Ind, to you Saves dealers profits.
 JESSE FRENCH PIANO & ORGAN CO,
 1S10 Third Avenue.
 J. B. CIIAMBERLINE, City Sales Mgr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23

In the matter of water, there have been but 2.2S inches of rain during the twenty-two days, and most of that fell Thursday night. when the flood gates opened and .96 of an inch fell.
 In the third week of August of last year there were I'll inches of rain. while during the past seven years there have never but once been as little rain in the corresponding week as there has been this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
Mrs. Annie G. Daniel.

The funeral of Mrs. Annie Gibson Dan at 10:sO o'clock this morning at St. Johns Methodist church. The Rev. pr. Brans- comb will officiate The remains will be sent by the Southern railway train leav- ing at 1920 to Ookman for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23

If you will need a stove or range, or anything in my line, it will pay you to wait until l open my new place on Fourth avenue. Look for announcement. s. Spiro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
DEATHSAND FUNERALS
w. H. oeden's Infant.

James Robert Ogden, the 1o-months- old son of Mir and Mrs William H. og- den. died yesterday morning at Pratt City. The funeral services will be con- dueted today at 1:SO o'clock and the in- torment will be in woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
CITY ITEMS.

Wedding Anniversary.-Col and Mrs. F. l.. Higdon celebrated the twentieth anniversary of their mar riage last night at their home in
 Woodlawn. Quite a large party of friends were present and the occasion was a most enJoyable one. The house and grounds were beautifully lighted up with electric lights, and delightful music was rendered by an orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23

If you will need a stove or range, or anything in my line, it will pay you to wait until I open my new place on Fourth avenue. Look for announcement. s. Spiro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
THE KELLEY INSTITUTE
 712 s. seth St., Birmingham, Ala.

Authorized by the Keeley Institute. Dwight. H.. for the cure of alcoholic. morphinism, all drug addictions, the tobacco habit and neurasthenia. The only institute in Alabama. The treat. ment Is the same that is in use at Dwight, and is safe. sure and perma. nent. Our physician has had over 20 years experience. Correspondence solicited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
CoLoRED BAPTISTs.
4 Large Convention of Ministers Will
 Be Held Here In September.

" EaTuc OoHV6HtIOH or MIHISttT6 WITT
 Be Held Here In September.
 One of the most important negro gath erings to be held in the south during the year will be the national convention of negro Baptists, which will convene in Birmingham September IT. It will be at- tended by perhaps 2O00 delegates, includ- ing some of the most thoughtful negroes in the race.
 The convention was secured for Bir- ingham at the last meeting held in Cin- cirnati almost entirely through the eff forts of the Rev. T. w. Walker. and he will take prominent part m rns work when the body convenes here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
HEALTH OF THE CITY.
It Is Comparatively Good, According
 to pr. Shol.

The health rate for this month Is very good according to the statistics given out yesterday by Dr. E. H. Sholl. chair man of the city health committee. When the report was made at the end of July 1t was shown that there were only fifty eases of typhoid fever in the city, and since that time there have been only twelve more cases reported. Most of these are from drinking unboiled water. according to Dr. ShoIl. and he advises that the water be boiled until Novem- Der 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
Mrs. WInsIow's soothino syrup.

Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup. the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup" end take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS fer their CHILDREN WHILE TEErHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOC4dS tho CHILD, SOFTENs the GUMS. ALLAYa Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23

There will be a grand cake walk Saturday night, Aug. 23d, at the Blount Springs Hotel in honor of Mayor Drennen and B. M. Allen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23

After long illness nothing equals the building-up effects of Hoods Sarsapa- rilla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23

Vote for Jas. l.. Tanner. your county man, for Secre- tary of State
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23

Alabama Brewing Go.
 Bohemian Beer, |"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23

Alabama Brewing Go.
 "Bohemian Beer. ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23

Line and hsis tone cuts. Age-Herald Engraving Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23

I am now ready to fill your wants in all kinds of snop work at 222l Second avenue. Peoples Phone ll6. s. Spiro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-23
PERSONAL.

Dr. Edgar Allen Jones left last night for a months trip to Baltimore and New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30

ing TO do his duty. We have had presi-
aents who have acted weakly or unwise-
~ IN particular crisises, but we have
never mad one concerning whose per-
sonal integrity there was so much as
SHADOW of suspicion. Appointments and
pouches which are normally routine and
unlnportant may suddenly become of
absolutely vital consequence
= fthe war department was utterly
neglected for over 80 years after the civil
var Neither the regular officer nor the
regulat so1dier takes any part in poll
TICS, as rule, so that the demagogue
ana bread and butter politician have no
rear OF his vote. and to both of them
ana also to the cheap sensational news
paper the army offers a favorite sub
3ect Tor attack. so it often happens that
some amiable people really get little
AFRAID of the army and have some idea
lhat II may be used some time or other
against our liberties.
The army never has and I am sure
1t never will be or can be a menace to
anybody save Americas foes, or aught
put a source of pride to every good and
American. When an emery
ency IKE that caused by the Spanish
war arises the secretary of war becomes
the most important officer in the cab
met. Altogether there are few harder
tasks than that of filling able and
Well the office of the president of the
united States; but if the man at the close
OF ms term is able to feel that he has
done his duty well, he has the satisfac-
ton OF knowing that he has performed
one OF the great world tasks. and that
the mere performance is in itself the
greatest of possible reXv3 rds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
MEXICO SOON TO USE GOLD.
President Diaz Plans Vigorous Meas
ures to Rehabilitate Currency.

New York. Oct 30-The Mexican gov
eminent has been sounding some Of the
Il view to procuring enough gold to re-
habilitate the Mexican currency system.
There is no immediate intention of
placing Mexico on a gold basis, but Wall
street believes that this is a step in
that direction.
Mexico is practically the only nation
with the exception of China-that has
net accepted the gold standard. The
larger it's foreign trade grows the poorer
it is becoming. owing to the depreciation
of its silver dollar. which was quoted
today at only 393z cents. Mexico is
forced to pay for all its imports in gold,
v lille it must sell its goods for silver
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30


the entire ballot. A cross mark in a
square following the words NO nomi-
nation win also invalidate the entire
ballot. If a cross mark is made in any
circle then no cross marks can be made
after the names in any column except
those in the column under that one
circle, and in the latter case must be
made after every name in such column.
A voter desiring to cast a ballot for
such nominees as are printed on the
face of the ballot in the Peoples, Pro-
hibition or Socialist columns and also
not voting for candidates for the Offices
not filled in such columns, must not
make a cross mark in the circle.
In Shawnee county there are two
names in the Independent column, /.
A. Stebbins for county attorney ana
Frank Stahl for sheriff The voters who
vote for these candidates must not put
a cross mark in the circle but must
mark in the squares opposite their
names and then opposite the names of
other candidates for whom they desire
to vote.
The emblem at the head of the Popu-
list party ticket represents a family
group. but the half tone used was such
a poor one that in the fac smile printed
on the opposite page. the outline is il
legible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
INDIAN HUTS.
British Officers Version of Alaskan
Boundary Mark Discovery.

Victoria, B. c., Oct. 30-Archibald
Cameron, road superintendent. who has
lust arrived here from POkcuDine says
the line of boundary monuments alleged
to have been discovered and stated to be
the demarcation of Alaskan boundary.
are the ruins of stone butts built by the
Indians OF the interior, where they met
those Of the coast on neutral ground
about So miles from tidewater and about
10 miles beyond the timber land
He describes the origin of the huts as
follows: The Indians of the coast and
those of the interior We're Jealous of each
other, in fact We're hereditary foes, and
it was after generations OF bitter. feud
that an armed truce was established
between them. BEFORE the arrangement
Of this aboriginal modus vivendf, the in
terror or Stick Indians were not allowed
to hunt or trap on the Pacific slope. the
coast or Chilas Indians holding all the
territory which lies between the sea
and the mountains as their particular
reserve.
When the Russians established trad
ing posts on the coast of Alaska. the
Chilas sent ENJOYS to the Sticks and
proposed peace terms so that their furs
could be exchanged. A truce was made
whereby the Sticks were allowed to
come across the divide laden with furS
to a certain point where the Chilas met
them with a stock of goods from the
storehouse of the Russians, and there at
stated times of the year a great Indian
fair was held. A meeting place was out
side of the timber line, and as no wood
was available the Indians built stone
huts of the most primitive construction,
and those huts were used in common
year after year by the traders. These
were the So-ealled monuments.