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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-05

Total amount paid by Comm'rs...s 5il57 70
The foregoing statement of the expenditures
sor the County of Columbia, State Of Pennsyl-
yania, for the year 1902, IL hereby submitted
10 The County a uditors of said county.
NEHEMIAH KITCHEN,)
SCo. Com'rs.
w. FiSHER,
Attest :-R. II. NANDERsLICE, Clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
PASSING OF THE
 CHUTETHE CHUTES
EAST LAKE COUNCIL DECIDES THAT NO ONE SHALL MAKE THE DIVE ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON. OTHER BUSINESS.

There will be no "chute the Chutes' at East Lake on Sunday.
 A petition to allow tn's entertainment to be given at the resort on Sundays was turned down by the mayor and board of aldermen of East Lake at meeting held last night.
 . The petition was signed by B. Graham and stated that he would be glad if the board would allow him to conduct the enterprise for at least two or three Sun days to enable him to recover some losses that he had sustained. Inasmuch as the board recently adopted an ordinance pro- hibiting entertainments of this kind on Sunday it was not granted.
 A petition from the citizens that pub lie meeting be called to discusse the ad- visibility of issuing street improvement bonds was presented. No action was taken on the petition as committee had already called q meeting to be held Friday night.
 It Is understood that Alderman Robert Morris has decided to remain on the board. He resigned several weeks ago and was asked to reconsider. The board after accepting his resignation, re-elect- ed him. On account of illness. he was not able to attend the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
ADJUSTMENTS.

No scenic representation could be more realistic than the magnificent view which is spread out before the spectators In Pains production of "The Last Days of Pompell" which will be seen in Bir- mingham the week of Monday, June 15.
 The scenic city spreads out over an area of five acres of ground and so per feet is the work of the painter in the perspective that one seems to be looking upon real city and landscape that stretches seemingly away for miles.
 Real massive buildings, twenty to flfty feet high, loom up in the foreground, rep resenting the towering temples palaces and walls of the picturesque ancient city, while huge triumphal arches adorn It's streets.
 Towering above these is the ever beau- tiful but treacherous Mt Vesuvius.
 Cardinal Gibbons, the Catholic church highest representative in America, at- tended a performance of Pains Last Days of Pompeii in Baltimore, last sea- son, accompanied by several reverend gentlemen of the same church. All pro nouneed themselves delighted with the collosal spectacle. His eminence was familiar with the ruins brought to light by recent excavations at Pompeii, Italy and in fact, had but just returned from that historic city.
 Of his own knowledge he readily point ed out many of the principal temples, arches and buildings so accurately IS the reproduction in this mimic city of the spectacle.
 A force of over forty skilled scenic me- chanics are necessary to place this scenic city in position each day, in spite of every time and labor-saving device that can be provided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
CONCERT WAS A SUCCESS.
Benefit Given By B. F. Michaelson Was
 We'll Attended.

The benefit concert given last night at the Jesse French hall for B. l.. Michaelson was we'll attended and neat sum was realized for the beneficiary. The concert was given by the Dixie Male Quartette, assisted by Miss Babette Cline, Prof. Fred L. Grambs, F. T. McCoombs and the North Highlands Glee club.
 The programme was as follows:
 "Queen of the Night" North Highland Glee club. Harry Lyons director.
 (a) Parting" (b) Cradle Song" Co ''Veilchen." (d) "Therell Never Be One Like You Fauncher), B. L, Michaelson.
 Faust" (Gounod), Miss Babette Cline.
 "The Sword of Ferrara" (Bullard), Wyatt Hefiin.
 '.The Millers wooing (Faning). North Highland Glee club; Mrs. Griffin soprano, Lewis Bass. Intermission.
 Dixie Male Quartette in songs and medleys, Messrs. Bell, Michaelson, Hehin and Singleton.
 For All Eternity" CMacheronD. Charles Bell
 "Bridle Chorus" (Cowen), North High land Glee club.
 Accompanies Prof. Fred l.. Grambs, E. T. McCoombs and Samuel R. Reid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
ALUMNI OF HIGH SCHOOL MEET
ENJOYABLE AFFAIR IN THE ARM oRY OF THE CITY HALL LAST MULTIPLICATION OF NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING URGED.

The alumni of the Birmingham High school held an enjoyable reception and reunion in the armory at the city hall last night.
 The event assembled nearly one hundred of the former graduates of the institution. Refreshments consisting of ice cream and cake were served by the young ladies.
 Dr. Carl Fox Is president of the alumni association and assisted the executive committee in arranging for the reunion. The most active of those contributing to the success of the event were the mem- bers of the executive committee, who are Miss Maud Davis Miss Lena Jackson, J. w. Altman and V. s. Loventhal.
 An interesting feature of the reunion was spelling bee, arranged to show whether or not the graduates had retained in memory what was taught in school Of the number who participated Miss Bertha Wellman proved to be one of the best spoilers, carrying off the first prize, a beautiful box of stationery. The hooby prize, a blue back speller. was awarded to Ed Solomon.
 A resolution was adopted saying that 1t was the sense of the alumni association that high school building should be erected by the city and a building that would be amply adequate to meet every requirement.. This resolution will be pre- scented to a number of social and busi- ness clubs for endorsement in the near future.
 The resolution requests that the mayor and board of aldermen take action rela- tive to erecting a high school building, and it will probably be read at the next meeting of the board.
 An orchestra furnished music for the occasion and dancing was enjoyed for several hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
SITUATION OF THE
 RAILROADS BETTER
LINES IN SOUTH CAROLINA ARE RECOVERING FROM DEVAsTA- TONS OF THE FLooDs-MAlLs DEMoRALIZEp.

Columbia, June 9.-The railroad situa- tion tonight is improved so far as Colum- bias connection with upper South Caro- lima Is concerned. Neither the Scuthern's tracks between here and Aston, nor the Columbia, Newberry and Laurens trestle here has been repaired. The Southern may get train through Thursday but the other road cannot do so before Friday.
 The Columbia Newberry and Laurenz train today from Greenville and Spartan burg came to Irmo, ten miles above Co., lumbia, and on the return trip carried about thirty passengers, who went to 1rmo in private conveyances from here. The Southern is operating it's trains on the Greenville branch as far down as AL ston twenty-five miles above Columbia, and on the Spartanburg branch as far as the broken bridge over Broad river at Shelton, forty miles above Columbia.
 The seaboard's trestle over Broad river. near Carlisle, is not yet repaired, and throuea traffic over the Atlanta and Hamlet branch is not attempted
 The southerns trestle over Pacolet river at Clifton and Tyger river near Greers are repaired and trains from Washington to Atlanta will now be oper- ated as usual This greatly relieves the strain on the 'Southern's Columbia and Charlotte branch, which has been hand ling this business.
 Mails to upper South Carolina from here are sent by Augusta, 300 miles out of the way, and the system Is badly de- moralized. Mondays mails have not yet reached some portions of that territory.
 The opening of the Southern's main line between Atlanta and Charlotte will great ly facilitate aid to the sufferers at Clifton and Pacolet, as these points, as well as Spartanhurg, are now in railroad com munication with the outside world for the first time since Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
BESSENER.
Mrs. Marion Wood Dies After Long
 Illness-Other News.

Bessemer, June 9.-(Special. )-Mrs. Ma rion Ward, aged 45 years, died yesterday afternoon at Jonesboro and was buried today at Union cemetery. Mrs. Ward is survived by her husband and three chill dren and a number of other relatives, being widely connected in this section. She had been i'll for a long time.
 The closing exercises of the Brighton school are in progress tonight and will be continued tomorrow night The school has just closed a successful year with the largest enrolment in its history.
 The Epworth League of the First Meth odist church have undertaken to pay a debt of $500 due on the organ and will begin by giving a dramatic entertainment for which they are now preparing.
 Miss Pearl Griffin, long one of the most capable operators with the Peoples Home Telephone company, has resigned her po- sition and has accepted a similar one with the Southern Bell company.
 Miss Madeline Smith, who has been teaching in Birmingham throughout the winter, has returned to Bessemer and will be here with her parents, MT. and Mrs. l.. O. Smith this summer.
 MT. Frank M. Tendon and his bride will arrive Saturday from Meridian on visit to relatives in this city.
 Mrs. J. s. Winters gave a reception this afternoon in honor of her guest, Mrs. Carpenter.
 Mrs A. S. Ledbetter will entertain at bid eucher Thursday morning in honor of the first anniversary of her marriage.
 Mrs. J. w. Simmons and I. W. Simmons, Jr., leave tonight on a visit. to relatives in Texas.
 Mrs. Viekers mother of L. A. Viclkers Is quite i'll. Her sons. w. M. Vickers of Anniston and J. H. Vickers of Chatta- nooga have been summoned to her bed side.
 Dr. J. M. Tubb was summoned to Oak man today by the serious illness of his brother. S. " Tubb.
 Mrs. w. s. coekrell has been quite i'll for several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
WILLIAM.
Judge McclaIn to Lecture-others
 Notes of Interest.

Vivian. June s.-(speoial.) Jon Friday night. June IF, Judge George B. MeClain of Pittsburg will lecture at the Masonic hall. His subject will be, Realm of Thought" Twenty-Five cents admission will be charged and the proceeds will go towards completing the new Methodist church.
 George Ellis of Lower Vivian. after being i'll for several weeks, is able to be out again.
 The Rev. J. D. Simpson, presiding elder of the Birmingham district, will preach at the Methodist church Thursday night
 Miss Maude Parkhurst has returned from a visit to her friend, Miss Ruth Streight of Brookwood
 John Brodie. after being released on bond for striking Charlie White with a ball bat Saturday, left that night Charlie White, whom he struck, although still in a serious condition, is better.
 R. L. Hassler and family of Pratt City visited relatives here Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
SHOOTING AFFRAY
 NEAR GADSDEN
FRANK EARLY AND STEVE CAM NON HAVE DIFFICULTY AND
 LATTER Is INSTANTLY KILLED. MYSTERY SURROUNDS AFFAIR.

Gadsden June 9.-(Special)- )-Y esterday afternoon Frank Early shot and instantly killed Steve Cannon near the steel mill. The shooting occurred In the road about 200 yards south of the steel plant, and was witnessed by Siddie Wood and Sudie Wood, two girls, and Dock Campbell and Walter Campbell, the latter being wound ed by a ball from Cannon's pistol while he was trying to prevent the tragedy.
 It seems that the men had some dif- ficulty about week ago. It is difficult to get the straight of the affair. It Is alleged, though, that Frank Ear,y, Wal ter Campbell, and the two Woods girls had been to Alabama City and were re- turning home. Early's friends say that when they were about 200 yards beyond the switch track Cannon and some other men stepped from the woods or from be- hind a tree and confronted Early.
 It Is claimed that Cannon asked Early: "Did you tell Walter Coleman that you had it in for me?'' Early replied that he had not seen Coleman and had said nothing of the kind. cannont then pointed his gun at Early and told him he lied and he was going to kill him. Walter Campbell stepped in and knocked the gun up just as it went off and the ball went through his arm. By this time Early had his gun out and fired at Can- non five times. One ball struck the man in the shoulder, one in the hand. and one in the back. The other two missed Cam non reeled and fell to the ground and died immediately.
 Early carried the girls home and walked into town and gave himself up to the sheriff. The killing was done with a 3S- calibre pistol and 1t was supposed that the bullet above the shoulder was the one that proved fatal. Cannon was about "A years old and lived with his fath- CT near the car works, where he Is a moulder. Early is about the same age and is said to be a boiler maker at the steel mill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
Nearo Shot In the Neck.

Arthur Jordan, a negro, was painfully shot in the neck by Lige Chester, anoth- CT negro, yesterday morning early. The negro was not seriously wounded, and his condition was not sufficiently serious to warrant his being taken to the hos pital Chester was not arrested. The shooting was the result of some discussion over clothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10

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 Weak and sick women, especially those suffering from diseases of long standing, are invited to consult Dr. Pierce, by letter, fiee. All correspondence Is held as strictly private and sacredly confidential. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
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 Dr. Pierce'a Pleasant Pellets cure diz- slrers aud niek hesdachs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
HUFFMAN ExoNERATED.
Young Man Who shoe Negro Clearly
 Not at Fault.

The case against G. J. Huffman of West End was yesterday mol pressed be- fore Judge Feagin. He was charged with assault with intent to murder Dan Dun can, a negro, who made the request that the case be mol pressed.
 The evidence in the case was that Huffman was sitting on his porch and the negro came up and threatened him with a pistol. Huffman pulled his pistol and fired three times. bringing the negro to the ground
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

Montgomery. June s.-(special) 1.-The Supreme court rendered the following de- eisions today:
 Mcclellan. c. J.-Southern Bell Tele- phone and Telegraph company vs. Lizzie McTyer, appeal from Barbour Circuit court; affirmed.
 Haralson, J.-The Bank of Dothan vs J. F. Dawsey 6 Co., appeal from Henry Circuit court; affirmed.
 Tyson. J.-Joseph Coyne vs. Warrior Southern Railway company, apeal from Tuscaloosa County court; affirmed
 Sharpe, JIG. N. Robinson vs. Thomas Starnes, appeal from Limestone Circuit court; affirmed.
 Dowdell, J.--J, B. Mills vs. Abbeyile Southern Railway company, appeal from Henry Circuit court; affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
SUMMER EXCURSIONS
Via Central of Georgia Railway
 Season 1908.

'The Good Old Summer Time" is now upon us and the question is. where to go for rest and recreation.
 The Central of Georgia railway now has on sale at all of its coupon ticket offices excursion tickets to mountain and lake resorts in the north. east and west.
 To eastern cities and resorts via Savan- nan and steamship lines.
 To Tybee. the most delightful seashore resort<on the South Atlantic coast.
 Quick and convenient schedules: through sleepir car service. Full par ticulars, rates, schedules, etc.. cheerful1y furnished upon applicatio.. to your near est ticket agent or Solon Jacobs, commer- cial agent, 1921 First avenue, Birming- ham, Ala e-3-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
PERSONAL.

T. Y. Trude, alderman of the city of East Lake and bookkeeper for the Col Her Drug company, lert last night for a little summer outing with party of friends.
 Miss Stella Darden of East Lake has &C., cepted position as stenographer with the Collier Drug company.
 Pat Mcfarland leaves today for Sa- vannah, where he will remain for two weeks on business for his father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
EXCURSION RATES
To Baltimore, Md, Via Central of Geor-
 gia Railway.

Account of the twentieth triennial Ma tional Saengerfest, June 15-20, excursion tickets will be on sale at all ticket sta- tions on the Central of Georgia Railway to Baltimore and return. Very low rates via all railroads and steamships of the Merchants and Miners Transportation Go. For rates and full particulars con- fer with the nearest Central of Georgia Railway agent or Solon Jacobs commer- cial agent. 1921 First avenue. Phone s76
 6-7-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
kettig's Residence BurgIarlzed.

The residence of W. H. Kettig was bnrglarised Monday night by negro and a quantity of valuables stolen. The residence is at 1o1o South Ninteenth street. and the stolen property was all in rooms on the first floor. Among the nr- ticles stolen was clock valued at about s10 cigar box valued at s25, smoking lacked valued at SIS, Panama hat valued at s20 and three suits of children's cloth ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
Macknieht Lectures.

Indianapolis, Ind, June 9.-The Amer ican Foundrymen's association conven- tion adjourned tonight. The feature of the evening was an illustrated lecture by J. A. MacKnight of Birmingham, Ala, on "The Principal Factors of the Iron Industry in the Birmingham District"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
EXCURSION RATES
To Baltimore, Md, and Return vis
 Southern Railway.

Account meeting Grand Lodge B. and P. O. Elks the Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Baltimore July 19 and 20. limited to July 25 at rate of one fare plus $2. For parties of twenty five travelling together on same train rate of one fare will prevail. Extension of final limit to leave Baltimore not later than July 31 can be had by depositing tickets and paying fee of $2.
 Detailed information eheeffully fur nished upon application at passenger of- flee Morris Hotel building. Telephone 617. J. c. Lusk, District Passenger Agent.
 6-7-to-7-20
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
Married By Judqe Stiles.

Judge J. P. Styles yesterday performed the marriage ceremony for John Daniel and Miss Mary Lee Lucius. who applied for a license at the probate office and at the same time requested that the cere- mony be performed at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
Mrs. winslow's soothinq svrun.

the best remedy for DLARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. winsIov's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES inc CHILD, sOFTENs the GUMS. AL LAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND CoLIC. and Is twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
calIfornla. Very Low Rates.

One way seeond-oiass colonist tickets will be sold daily up to and including June lb, 1908. from all coupon points on the Mobile and Ohio railroad. Ask agents or write P. s. Hay. S. D. F. A.. Moptgom- cry, for partiouiars b-i7-su-wed-te~s-s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10

J. c. Lusk, district passenger agent of the Southern Railway company, is in Marion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10

E. A. Mel. general freight agent of the Southern Railway company in Atlanta, spent yesterday in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10

R. s. Fife, commercial agent of the M. K and T. Railroad company was in Birmingham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10

Jones G. Moore, president of the Bir- mingham Southern Railroad company, is attending the house party of Governor Jelks at Eufaula.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
RAILROAD WORLD.

Lewis c. Smith of Louisville was among the railroad men in the city yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
POLICEMEN MAY
 LOSE THEIR JOBS
Interesting Question as to Le-
 gaIity of Election
HAMILTON CASE TAKEN UP
Police Commission, After Threshlag the Matter Over for an Hour, De-
 cides to Have Special Meet.
 Ing to Reach Conclusion.

The question of the legality Of the elec- tion of Sam H. Hamilton as a detec- tive on the police force, and of Super numerary Brown were brought up at the meeting of the police commission last night by Commissioner Rudulph. No ac- ton was taken to dispose of the matter, and it will be made the subject of a spe- cial meeting of the commission to be held on next Saturday night at o'clock. The question has been raised as to eligt- bility of Hamilton, who has been on the police force for the past eight years, and who has an excellent reputation. It seems that he has been living on the boundary, and that some thought he lived outside the city limits Some time ago he moved to 1894 Rush avenue, North Highlands, which is inside the limits by half mile. He has been summoned to appear and answer questions which will be asked him by the commission.
 Supernumerary Brown stated last night to the commission that he had only been in Birmingham since last February, but that he had lived in Birmingham num- Der of years and left about eight years ago for his wlfes health. He was also notified to be present at the meeting next Saturday.
 Difference of Opinion.
 There is some difference of opinion about the law on the subject. The law is said to read that the applicant shall have been resident of the city for the twelve months next preceding the date of the application, otherwise he is not eligible for the place.
 others contend that he Is eligible If he be a resident of the city at the time he is elected notwithstanding his previous residence
 This matter was up before the commits sion last year and a request was made of the city council to amend the ordinance so as to allow the policemen time to move Into the city limits. All who lived outside the city limits at that time moved in on or before October 1, last. Should the com- mission decide that 1t Is necessary for them to live in the limits for year before their application is made then there are about twelve policemen who are not elig- ibIe to hold their places and who were not elected constitutionally.
 Several Motions Made.
 Several motions and counter motions were made in regard to the matter. Com missioner Rudolph moved that the elec- ion of the two men be reconsIdered. He stated that he had voted for them on the understanding that they were residents of the city, and that he wanted to inves- tigate the cases. His motion was lost when put to Q vote,
 Commissioners Donohue then moved that both men be suspended without pay until the next regular monthly meeting of the commission. This was seconded by Com missioner Phillips Commissioner Me- Cary moved as a substitute that special meeting of the commission be held at a near date to settle the matter. This sub stitute was accepted and carried when put to vote. Saturday night was chos- en.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10

solon Jacobs of the Central of Georgia Railroad company has returned to the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10
Hoods T0gS0pdriLIC
H. F. WILSON, JR.,
CIVIL AND MJNlNC ENGlNEER

Bell Phone 89l 4i6-4l7 ChaIifoux Bid 2
 Mineral properties examined. reported and developed. Railroad surveys. Plans. specificauons and general engineering Euperintendo-se.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-10

Fred J. Robinson, assistant general pas Henger agent of the Central of Georgia Railroad company headquarters in sa- vannah, Ga. Is expected in the city today