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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
COMMITTEES OF
 BAR ASSOCIATION
PRESIDENT LAWRENCE COOPER OF HUNTSVILLE ANNOUNCES MEMBERS WHO WILL SERVE ON THE VARIOUS COMMITTEES.

The following committees have been an- nounced by Lawrence Cooper, of Hunts vile, the recently elected president of the Alabama State Bar association:
 On Jurisprudence and Law Reform Frank s. White, chairman, Birmingham; J. M Foster, Tuscaloosa; John c. Eys- ter Decatur; J. W. Gray, Mobile; Paul Speake, Huntsville.
 On Judicial Administration and Rem edial Procedure-W. L. Parks, chairman, Troy; A. H. Aston, Clayton; J. J. May field, Tuska1oosa; J. C. Anderson, Dem- opolis; W. H. Thomas. Montgomery.
 On Legal Education and Admission to the Bar-w. S. Thorington, chairman, Tuskaloosa George P. Jones, Florence; Thomas M Owen, Montgomery; Lee c. Bradley, Birmingham; w. w. Callahan, Decatur.
 On orrespondence-Frank c. Brom- berg, chairman. Mobile; J. II. Nathan, shefield; J. R. Wood, Tuskegee; w. L. Lee, Columbia; W. B. Bapkhead, Hunts vile.
 On Legislation-John P. Tillman, chair man. Birmingham; J. J. Willete, Annis- ton w H. Taylor. Uniontown; W. C.. Pitts. Mobile; R. c. Brickell, Huntsville.
 On Publication-W. T. Bullock chair man, Russellville; Shelby S. Peasants Huntsville C. B. Werner, Tuscaloosa; F. H. Stern, Montgomery; Frank ". Lull, Wetumpha.
 On Grievance-George P, Harrison chairman, OpeliJ1a; R. II. Clarke Mobile; H. S. D. Mallory, Selma; Fennent Lo- max, Montgomery; J. A. w. Smith, Bir- mingham.
 On Local Far Assoeiations-Phares Coleman, chairman, Montgomery; w. J. Bovlxin, Gadsden; George H. Parker, Cullman; J. L. Holloway, Montgomery; James Trotter, Bessemer.
 On Legislative Enactment-W. A. Gun ter, chairman, Montgomery; J. T. kirk, ,ruscunbia; B. P Crum, Montgomery.
 Delegates to the annual meeting of the American Bar Association in Saratoga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 ORDERS A PRIMARY AUGUST g
GOVERNOR JELKS NAMES
 CAMPAIGN MANAGERS--COL.
 OUARLES NOT 4 CANDIDATE

has been spoken of as 8 probable cam diate for Governor. was not in the city yesterday, and no statement could be obtained as to his intentions. It is gem orally understood, however that he will not run. and it is said that he will sup port MT. Johnston and will be one of his committee.
 Col. W. w. Quarles of Selma, whose name has been frequently mentioned in connection with the race for the Gov ernors office, Is in the city and announc- ed last night that he was not a candi- date for the gubernational office. nor any other office Colonel Quarles says he Is in favor of the election of railroad com missioners by the people. He goes fur ther and says he Is in favor of the cleo tion of all officers. including the United States Senators. by popular vote.
 While profoundly grateful to a multi- tude of friends throughout the State for their expressed wishes and hearty volun- tary assurance of support, for reasons purely personal, I 3m unable to gain my own consent to become candidate for Governor this year. l have every rea-
 
 cess in the event I should make the race, but at present I do not feel that 1 am in positoin to make the sacrifices requir- ed to make the race In so short a time or even to fill the office in case of my elec- tion.
 T feel that at least one great partial victory has been won for the peoples rights in that they have wrung from the politicians the right to do their own voting and to name a few of their State officera This is a sacred right and dear to every patriotic heart, which believe will never willingly be surrendered by any citizen in the future. The battle, however, Is only partially won and will not be completely won until each citizen can vote for his own choice in the primaries for every officer from constable to Governor in- ciudng, of course. United States Sena- tors and railroad commissioners along with all the rest of the States officers. It is fact, I am informed that railroad commissioners are elected by the people in every State in the Union except Ala bama.
 'The new constitution which eliminates the negro and enfranchises the white man, and which should be given a fair trial and preserved at all hazards, per mits the people to elect the circuit soici- tors and Supreme Court judges. If they are capable of eleotng these offers their capacity to select snd elect railroad com missioners cannot be denied by any fair minded man."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
DAVID AND GOLIATH.
A Little Shot Put Old King Coffee Out
 of Business.

When medicine fails, they sometimes send sick people away to another climate for their health. Sometimes the climate does 1t. but more often they stumble on the proper food to take, and then get we'll
 A lady in San Diego tells of friend who left her home each December for the past two winters, to go to Cal. for her health She says:-"Almost all of her time was spent in visiting the doc- tor and sitting in a big chair and watch ing the clock to note the time for her next dose of medicine. Nervousness was her principal trouble and with others of kindred nature, made life for her bur den.
 On the occasion of her visit. begged her to give up the use of coffee, and use Postum Coffee. She replied that she could not stop coffee. I said no more at that time, but the next morning at break fast, I passed her fragrant, steaming cup or Postum, making 1t as 1t should be made After that, I had no more trou- ble, and my friend drank no more coffee. But the most surprising part of the ex- perience was the change that soon came over her.
 We began to notice 1t within less than a week. In less than month, her ner- vousness had left her, and in three months, she was a new woman in face figure and health. l had not dared to hope for so much benefit myself by Postum, but coffee to her system was simply poisonous, and l believe this is the case with many others. She returned to her home in December, and was mar ried within less nan two months after. She never fails to give credit to Postum for her health or thanks to me for teach ing her to make it properly, and well she may. for Postum has done for her what travel doctors and medicine failed to do." Name given by Postum Co.,. Bat tle Creek, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
CHARGED WITH LARCENY.
Employe of Drennen & Go. Arrested
 By Policeman Penn.


 P D Ferguson. young white man who has been employed at Drennen & Co.'S commissary on Avenue B and Ele- venth street, yves arrested yesterday morning by Policeman Penn at the in- stance of the company ard charged with grand larceny.
 When arrested Ferguson had s2OO of Drennen & Co.'s checks in his pocket and s512 of checks were found in his trunk later in the day. Checks amounting to about $5g have been taken In at the store on Second avenue, rcaking a toal of s77o.
 The checks found are those Drennen & Co. give the employees of the rolling mills in exchange for the time checks issued at the mills These checks are good at any of Drennen & Co.'S stores for their face value.
 Thursdsy morning a negro boy named John Barron went to the store on Sec ond avenue and bought suit of cloth ing paying with checks. Yesterday morn ing he appeared and bought second suit. also paying for that with checks. Policeman Penn followed him to the al- ley behind SalSs' store and saw him give Ferguson the suit. He arrested Fergu- son.
 A second negro bought trunk with checks. He carried it down First ave- nue nearly to Seventh street. Policeman Penn was there and saw the trunk taken Into Fergusons house. which is between Sixth and Seventh streets on First ave- nue. Tn trunk at the house the police found s512 worth of the checks. Ferguson refused to make statement about the affair yesterday. and Hubert Dreanen stated the firm was not prepared to nav a statement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
CITY POLITICS ARE
 NOW WARMING UP
RESULT OF THE AGITATION OF STATE AND COUNTY POLITICS IS TO CAUSE GOSSIP AS TO CITY ALDERMEN.

meeting of the city democratic com mittee will be called by Chairman John Antwine as soon as the state primary is over. It is not known yet just what will be done by the committee at the meeting but it is given out that the city campaign will be a brief one, but prob ably lively enough. However, city polit- ical affairs will no doubt be overshad- owed by the state elections until after the primary in August.
 Already candidates for the various city offices are announcing. and many more will in all probability come out from time to time. The mayoralty race will of course, excite the greatest interest. At the present there are only two candi- dates, the present mayor, w. M. Dren- nen, and Former Sheriff Frank P. OBrien. Little campaigning has been done so far. but interest will awaken and the campaign open in earnest when the plan of nominating is decided upon by the commit tee.
 Candidates for the office of alderman are already numerous In the First ward Alderman Thomas Wheeler so far has no opposition and it is believed he will be renominated without opposition.
 c. T. Rainbow is the only announced candidate in the Second ward Alderman Linnehan being as yet undecided whether to make the race.
 The Third ward will have several can didates Alderman Kerr has announced for reelection and it Is said that among those who will oppose him are John An twine, chairman of the city democratic executive committee, and Ben Barbour.
 The Fourth ward will probably have but one candidate, namely, Walter Moore. the present alderman from that ward.
 Alderman MoNally will rot make tho race in the Fifth ward. but 1t is stated that at least half ad ozen aspirants for the position Wall be in the race, among those mentioned beirg James Lynaugh Doctor Charles Wheelan, Frank P Sne- decor, c. c. Fleming and Grimes Taylor.
 Alderman Andrew Graham will again run for reelection in tho Sixth ward Among his opponents who have an nounced is Prof. Fr,'d l.. Glamts.
 In the Seventh ward Alderman c. c. Heidt may have opposition, though at present no one has openly announced.
 It is said that Alderman Harry oJnes will have an opponent or two in the Eighth ward.
 Alderman John F. Harrington states that he will not make the race in the Ninth ward i.nd several candidates are spoken of to succeed him, who will an ncuncs as soon as the campaign pro- gresses little further.
 There are three candidates in the race for chief of police. Chief Austin Capt. Will Weir and Capt. T. C. Mcdonald, former chief, are each in the race to the finish and it will no doubt be an exciting contest from the start
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
Hw HE only new development in the
 political situation yesterday was

z HE only new development in the
 political situation yesterday was
 the announcement of Col. W. w ouarles of Selma, who is In the city, that he would not be candidate for governor.
 Governor William D. Jelks returned to Montgomery yesterday afternoon after two days spent in Birmingham. The goy- ernor came to be present Governors day at the cavalry camp at East Lake, but while here much of his time was spent In receiving friends who called on him at the Metropolitan hotel to assure him of their support and of the fattering prospects not only of his being elected, but of his getting a majority of the votes in Jefferson County
 The governor while here announced that Samuel D. Weakley of the firm of Cabaniss and Wealxley would be his state campaign manager and that Back Tax Commissioner B. A. Thompson would have charge of the county campaign The members of the state committed have not been definitely selected.
 Governor Jelks when seen yesterday i afternoon just before leaving. stated that he had enjoyed his visit to Birming- ham and had been especially gratifed al his reception at East Lake and spoke highly of the discipline and drilling of the First Alabama Cavalry.
 Asked if he had changed his mind and was willing to talk politics the governor said:
 All that I wish to say at this time is that have not entered into any com binations nor have I made any promises to anyone, either actually or construct lively, to promote my nomination I am not trammeled in my race by any such obligations. I make this statement be- cause it is a fact and partly because it seems to be the customary kind of state- ment for candidates for gubernat torial nomination to make"
 Governor Jelks has not yet opened his headquarters here, but they will prob- ably be at the Metropolitan hotel. It was announced yesterday that the Hon. Rich ard M. Clarke. of Mobile, would take the stump for Governor Jelks. Ex-Governor Johnston yesterday announced that Noah P. Renfroe, president of the First Ma tional bank, of Opelika, and prominent member of the late constitutional con vention, would be his state campaign manager. Governor Johnston appeared pleased at his political prospects and said that he was receiving some very encouraging reports.
 l.. B. Musgrove, of Walker county, who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
JEFFERSON'S VOTE 4,I73.
 O73 REGISTER YESTERDAY

electors, but not so yesterday. The last negro to make application for certifi- cate was before the registers Friday af- ternoon. It was his third effort and he brought a white man to vouch for him. The negro stated that he was a good Democrat although he worked for the government. His white friend added that he knew him to work for the gov- ernment, was positive that he was a good Democrat, and would affirm. that he was a darkey of high ideals and noble character. The registrars refused to consider his case They had considered 1t on two subsequent occasions and had found the applicant wanting. The whit e man was writing upon a card. As he turned to go, he pitched 1t upon the desk in front of the registrars and on it was written: T do not care anything about 1t anyway" And another chapter was added to the history of Cuffee's tribulations.
 The registration books will be open again Saturday and Monday before the first Tuesday in November. for the pur- pose of registering those who have just become of age and those who were un- able, for various excusable reasons. to register during the time given for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
CITY ITEMS.

Elected Agent.-L. M. Candless was elected business agent of Union No. 88 of the International Association of Steam Engineers. He will take up the business of the union at once.
 M arrIa az e Llcenses.-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Fred Christensen and Sophia Louise Schatt- lin, Felasky Robertson and Jesse But Ter, Christopher H. Lounergan and Eva Thompson.
 Bank cIearings $8eo,936.-The clear ings for the Birmingham banks for the week ending yesterday were $780, 936.42, as against S694,723.18 for the corresponding week of 1901. a gain of $196,213.24.
 FTaternai Censer MeetIng.-Birming- ham Council, Fraternal Censer. met Friday night in regular session and in- itiated one candidate. The next regu- lar meeting will be the first Friday in August, when nine candidates will be initiated.
 Post B Meets.-At a meeting of Post B, Travellers Protective Association, held at the Metropolitan Hotel last night resolution was adopted endors- ing the efforts of the Board of Trade to have railroad commissioners electe.. by the people.
 Overcome by Heat.-Leonard Teal. a timer in the Alabama Great South ern shops, was overcome by the heat yesterday morning while at work and he had to be carried to his home, 829 Twenty-third street, South. Dr. Sholl was called in and pronounced the case prostration from heat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
HEAT CONTINUES.
Mercury Has Not Been Below e5 In
 Six Days.

The sun seemed to shine with more than usual vengeance yesterday, al- though there were clouds between it and the earth a larger portion of the day. The mercury only went to 97 but it seemed to be as hot as if 1t had gone above 100. For the six days this week the maximum temperatures have never been below 95, and twice they have been g.
 Monday the maximum was 95 Tuesday s6, Wednesday 99, Thursday 99. Friday s7 and yesterday 97.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20

Last night at seven o'clock, the reg istration books of Jefferson County were formally and finally closed. and the last opportunity of many voters to partici- pate in approaching elections in Alabama is gone. The records show a registration of about 14173. Of this number, prob ably 14,000 are white voters. The regis trars have not completed their count yet but these numbers are approximately correct.
 At the last hours of registration in- terest in this matter seemed to be arous- cd to a fervent pitch. and yesterday 973 citizens of Jefferson County received their certificates qualifying them as elec- tors for life. The scenes around the reg istrars desk during the day were lively enough. There was a constant tide of registered and unregistered, perspiring and oft-time swearing humanity ebbing and flowing to and from the registrars table, The registrars were kept busy. They found an attentive audience walt ing for them when they appeared at eight o'clock for work and others took their place as these were dismissed.
 No negroes were registered. They may have an opportunity at some distant day to demonstrate their qualifications as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
WILL ARRANGE PLAN.
Merchants Opposed to Present RaII- road ommission-Meet Tomorrow.

A Joint meeting of representatives of several commercial organizations of Bir- mingham will be held in the Tomlinson building tomorrow night. the object being to perfect arrangements for fighting the present railroad commission system.
 Representative from the Wholesale and Retail Grocers' Association. the Board of Trade. the Lumbermen's Association. the Freight and Tarifr Bureau will be pres ent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20

Democratic executive committee of Jef- ferson county that the members of the railroad commission should be elected by the people of the state with increased power; and
 Resolved further That the senators and representatives or the next general assembly from Jefferson county be and are hereby requested and instructed to use all honorable means to secure the passage of an act providing for the election of railroad commissioners and enlarging their power
 This was amended to read that the subcommittee preparing plan for hold ing a primary shall allow the people to decide at the primary whether they wisA- ( to elect the railroad commission. By a vote of 26 to 13 this motion was carried. MT. Cole then moved that the senators and members of the legislature from Jeff ferson county be requested to carry out the wishes of the people in regard to the ral4road commission. This was adopted by large majority vote.
 Primary August 25.
 The committee to arrange the plans for a primary then reported. It provided for a primary on August 25 and that the candidate receiving the largest number of votes be made the Democratic nomf- nee: Dr. Ragsdale favored a second pri- mary, but the committee accepted the plans of the subcommittee unanimously. The executive committee will meet the Saturday following the date of the pri- mary to canvass the return. Chairman Thach appointed Harze, Wood. D. R. Copeland, Little, Hillhouse and Edwards as a committee to carry out the plans.
 Secretary Moroney in speaking of the meeting said 1t was the most harmonious he had ever known in Jefferson Coun- ty. He said the good feeling was un- usual and that 1t was a noticeable fact that there were no heated discussions leading to unpleasantness. He said it looked as if the best man would win in the election and that the campaign would be hot one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20

for local adjustment those at the Tennes- see Company's Blocton mines will resume work Monday
 President Henry L. Badham of the Bes- semer Land and Improvement Company said yesterday that his men at Belle El- len, nearly 700, were still out and that they would remain out until President Flynn of the United Mine W Workers, Dis trict No. 20 returned from Indianapolis and strengthened matters. The trouble Is with twelve men who. dig in a new vein and on account of the differehces between the company and these twelve men, the rest of the miners refuse to work. MT. Flynn will be here this week and will take the Issue up at once and settle 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
THE ERsWELL co. Funeral Directors and EmbaImers. 201e Sd Ave. Phones 1902.
GELDERs' RESTAURANT
 no N. 20th St.

 MENU;
 Soup Cream of Asparagus.
 Fish Baked Lake T.sut--HollandnIse. HeIishes Sliced Tomatoes.
 Entrce Pineapple Fritters, Lemon Sauce. Pate de Foi Gras.
 Boasts Prime Ribs of Kansas Steer, au jus, Stewed Chicken, homemade dumplings' vegetabIes New Potatoes in Cream,
 Corn on Cob, Stewed Okra. Butter Sauce, Green Peas.
 Desserts Banana Ice Cream, Jelly Roll. Drinks Coffee, Milk, Tea. 25 CENTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
RETURNING TO WORK. Comparatively Few of the Miners Arc
 Still Idle.

Most of the coal mines of this district are now in full operation, fully four-fifths
 of the United Mine Workers having re- turned to work since the scale was sign ed. Of the 1900 or 140o men who have remained out to await certain points
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
TO THE PUBLIC.

The Lakeview Theater vii not close, as some people seem to think New peo- pie will take the place of an- who may drop out and we will continue at the same old stand. Respectfully.
 LAKEVIEW STOCK co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20

That delicious Lucietinat Served only at Stone's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
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