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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-12-11
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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-12-11

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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-12-11
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
BESSEMER.
MT. and Mrs. w. H. Parker Celebrate
 Anniversary of Their Wedding.

Bessemer, January 14.-Special.)- )- Mir. and Mrs. w. H. Parker entertained at an elegant dining today in honor of the thirteenth anniversary of their wedding. The following guests en- joyed the delightful repast served: Miss Ada Rockett, Capt. J. M. Crook, Rev. D. P. Taylor, Messrs. D. B. Vining and Rockett, Editor Wm. H. H. Jud- son and Dr. W. G. Hurd.
 At the meeting of the north Ala bama presbytery held at the Central Presbyterian church in Birmingham yesterday the Rev. D. w. Craig of Bessemer was elected chairman of the board of home missions, succeeding Dr. A. B. Curry.
 Miss Eleanor Thornton of South Pittsburg, Tenn, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Patton, and will probably spend the winter here.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Jaffe will entertain at cards Thursday night in honor of their sister and guest, Miss Fannie Jaffe, and other visiting young ladies
 MT. and Mrs. B. l.. Huey and MT. Chambers McAdory leave tomorrow for New Mexico, where they will spend some time, probably not returning until spring.
 Attorney W. K. Smith is in Hot Springs recuperating from a recent illness.
 o. W. Cross of Fossil is the guest ot friends in town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
ENSLEY.
Considerable Interest Manifested m
 Operation of New Car Company.

Ens1ey. January 14.-(Special.) )- Ensley learns today with considerable interest that a meeting of the stock holders of the Birmingham and Steel Cities Railway, Light and Power com pany was held yesterday at the oHice of the company in Birmingham and that directors for the ensuing year were reelected. J. w. Minor of Ems ley was reelected as a member or the board and thereafter elected by the board as president of the company It is said the policy of the company will be to begin work immediately and to push the same as vigorously as possi- ble, delays up to this time having been caused by failure of the manu- lecturers to deliver the material nec- essary.
 The people in Ensley who are watching the movement in Birming- ham which has tor it's object the ex- tending of the corporate limits of the city believe that an effort will be made either now or hereafter to include Ensley in the annexed territory In the event of any such efforts being made the movement will be fought in Ensley.
 A petition has been presented to the mayor and city council of Ensley and a notice has been published by the people of Tuxedo Park and adja- cent territory signifying their inclina- tion to be annexed to the city of Ems ley and become part of that munic- ipality. This Is a suburb of Ensley with a population of thousand people or more, and would be very desirable acquisition It Is also said that that part of Ensley known as "Fayette Quarters" will also be annexed, as also that suburb on the south of Ems ley known as "Annaberg."
 Mrs. M. A. Gerst is Ill with pneu- monia at her home on Avenue c and Twentieth street.
 w. J. Martin returned today from Tuscaloosa and Bibb counties, having been away since the early part of the week.
 Mrs. J. l. Christopher of Gadsden is visiting her sister on Sixteenth street
 l. E. Hollingsworth of Ensley is in Gadsden, doing some contract work, and has tffe sell wishes of his friends for his continued and repeated suc- cesses.
 Miss Fannie Reid, the daughter of the Rev. G. w. Reid, spent yesterday and day before in Bessemer with frinds.
 Mrs. s. Batiste is in Ensley, having been called here on account of the illness of her sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15

.s avery form of PRIVATE DISEASE. erxuaI Weakness, etc., etc.. are cured under plain guarantee.
 nm condolences held inviolate.
 Consulrations at cffice or by mall in- v,ted without charge.
 treatment by mail for those who can hyS No written prescriptions. We furnish all medicines.
 Question blanks for man CT woman sent free on application
 C,,r institute is thoroughly eouipped -,th all modern sur gical. electrical. x WI violet ray. galvsno-f faradic battery. sseo+ric static machine, arc light cabi-
 ". and other mcdern electro and me- So,,,caI theurapeutic devices for aiding
 i, ,he scientific treatment of chronio Ssonteomery Advertiser: Dr. Dozier is ,,,dnrsed bv the press and people of every section of Alabama.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot edd anything to the reputation Dr. o. T. Dozfer has already acquired in the line of his profession, but we know him to be a brother Cdd Fellow that can be relied on 10 carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: pr. Dozier comes from a family of prominent physicians. and with his full store of medical knowledge end 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 profession.
 Offices First avenue and Twenty-first street Birmingham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
HUNTSVILLE
Alabama Sunday School Association
 Meets In April-Bankers Meet.


 Huntsville, January 14.-(special)-The United States Court of Appeals at New Orleans has affirmed the judgment of the District court in the case of l.. B. Holley vs. the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad, in which Holley was given judgment for $320O. Holiey was injured two years ago while at work in car in the local yards of the railroad.
 The Alabama Sunday School associa- tion will hold it's annual convention in this city on April 21-23. A large number of del- egates are expected. Marian Lawrence, secretary of the international associa- tion, will be present.
 Mrs. Mary E. Mastin, aged 80 years, died at her home in this city Monday. She was the widow of the late Gus L.. Mastin and daughter of Dr. Thomas Fearn, one of the pioneer citizens of Huntsville. Four children survive her.
 Information has been received by rela- tives here of the promotion of Capt. Alon- 20 Thurston, U. s. A, to the grade of major. Captain Thurston is a native of this city and graduate of West Point. He has seen hard service in the Philip pines with the Sixteenth infantry.
 The shareholders of the First National bank met yesterday and elected w. H. Echols. R. E. Spragins, A S. Fletcher, V K Hall, Daniel Coleman, R. s. Pull ley and o. B. Patton as directors. Officers have not yet been elected.
 The stockholders of the Farmers and Merchants National bank reelected the old board of directors, who Tn turn re- elected the officers as follows: w. l. We'll man, president; s. J. Mayhow, vice presi- dent; J. R. Boyd, cashier; A. k. Mastin, assistant cashier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
SCOTTSBORO.
Thurston Nicholas Dies-New Church
 Building to Be Erected.

Scottsboro,J January 14-(Specia)-T ton Nicholas, aged 52 years. died here Sunday. He leaves a widow and several small children.
 Married. in Tuscumba, on Monday even ing. at the residence of T. E. TroxelI, J. H. McMahan to Mrs. Kate Caperton. The contracting parties are members of prom inent families of Stevenson, this county.
 Several days ago Judge William B. Bridges resigned the presidency of the Bank of Scottsboro. Today reliable in- formation was received that he had &C., cepted a position with the Merchants bank at this place.
 The Rev. s. J. Parrish, pastor of the Scottsboro-Steyenson Methodist churches, will build a new Methodist church at Stevenson. He has in the last few days collected s15OO for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
PRATT CITY.
Entertainment Will Be Given for the
 Benefit of the Bremen.

Pratt City, January 14.-(Special)-A number of ladies met In the library room at the high school building this after noon for the purpose of arranging a ben- eft entertainment for the volunteer fire companies Mrs. E. J. Hurnall acted as chairman and several committees were appointed to make the necessary arrange ments. It is the intention of the ladies to arrange an interesting programme, con sisting of music and recitations and to serve oysters at the close of the pro- gramme The entertainment will be given at the old Methodist church on the even ing of the 27th. All those who can assist in arranging for this occasion, either by contributing money or service are re- quested to report to Mrs. E. J. Hudnall.
 Rebecca Lodge No, 231s, Knights and Ladies of Honor, met in the Knight of Pythias hall last evening and installed the following officers Protector, William Kamplain; vice protector, Mrs. Lila Alli- son; treasurer, Mrs. Ada Hagood; Mrs. William Kamplaln,' chaplain; Mrs. M. Att kinson guide Mrs. M. A. Hall, guardian; sentinel, w. l.. Sheets; trustees, w. l.. Smith, l.. L. Ha ood, Mrs. J. D. Wood. These officers were installed by Past Pro- tector J. E. Wood. assisted by w. l.. Smith. The lodge is in a prosperous condi- tion.
 The marriage of J. V. Samples and Miss 1 Amerson occurred at the home of the bride at Wylam at 10 o'clock yesterday, the Rev. J. w. O'Hara officiating. MT. and Mrs Samples came to Pratt City immediately after the ceremony, where they had dinner al the home of Mir. Sam ples on Fourth street. MT. Samples mar ried daughter and several other guests were present.
 MT. and Mrs. Hannegan announce the marriage of their daughter, Oracle, to Hugh O'Brien, the marriage to occur on the 11th of February
 T. l.. Dryer and family will make their home for few weeks at the residence of A. H. Daniels.
 Miss Rosa V. Strickland entertained a few of her friends very pleasantly this evening.
 Mrs. Burden of Virginia City is the guest of her sons, Messrs. John and Will Burden.
 Walter Warren, late of Chattanooga, has accepted a position with the Tennes- see Coal. Iron and Railroad company at Ensley, and will make his home with his sister, Mrs. T. B. Boring.
 Job Going has returned from a several days visit to his neice, Mrs. T. A. Nor row, at Can't, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
PENNA. R. R. FILES cRoss-BlLL.
New Phase of Legal Battle With the
 Western Union Company.

Pittsburg January 14.-A new phase of the legal battle between the Western Union Telegraph company and the Penn sylvania Railroad company developed to- day when the Pennsylvania company filed cross bill in the United States Cir cult court against the Western Union. The cross bill alleges that a partnership has existed between the plaintiff and de- fendant for years, and the court Is asked to declare that all contracts and agree ments between the defendant and plain tiff be terminated and ended on June 2, 1903; that an accounting be had and de- cree made fixing and determining the re- spective rights and standing of the plain tiff and defendant in and to the property constituting the lines of telegraph which are the subject matter of this litigation.
 The court is further asked to declare that the Western Union Telegraph com pany has no right or authority to occupy any portion of the property of the plain- tiff under the acts of congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
WESTERN UNION CO.
 GETS AN INJUNCTION Pennsylvania Road Restrained From Interfering With Lines. IS DECLARED A POST ROAD U. S. Statute of 1866 Declares That Any Telegraph Company Has Right
 to Construct Line on Post
 Road-New Question.
IS DECLARED A POST ROAD

Trenton, N. J., January 14.-In the Uni- ted States Circuit court, district of New Jersey, a decision was filed today in fa- vor of the Western Union Telegraph com pany, restraining the Pennsylvania rail- road from interfering with the company line along the road. The injunction IS made permanent.
 The decision as handed down recites the following United States statute, enacted July "A, 1866:
 Amy telegraph company now organized or which may hereafter De organized un- der the law of any state shall have the right to construct maintain and operate telegraph lines over and along any Of the military or post roads of the United States which have been or may hereafter be declared such by law, but such lines of telegraph shall be so constructed and maintained as not to interfere with the ordinary travel on such military roads,
 All Railroads Are Post Roads.
 All railroads are declared by law to be post roads, The decision continues:
 "While the question here at issue has not had judicial interpretation by the court or ldSL TeSOft, tue StdlulS OA ONAJ "A, 1866 as applicable to post roads, has several times been before the courts for their construction, it has been held that because of this law one company having exclusive privileges under the state can not prohibit the erection of the telegraph lines of another company on post roads of the United States, where such other companies have accepted the provision of the act of July 24, iS66.'
 The deciding judge in closing said: Tn view of the facts presented and for the reason stated, l have decided to make permanent this injunction. In this way the defendants will have an opportunity to appeal to the next term of the Cir cult Court of Appeals; while, should the rule be discharged, the complainant would have no appeal and the injury to its property which Is threatened would have accomplished before the case had been properly considered"
 The contention of the defendant com pany, that it had entered into new contract with another telegraph com pany and there is not sufficient room or its right of way for another company the decision says 1t ought to await the final determination of the cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
GADSDEN.
Chancellor Kelley Hands Down Decree
 In Old Land Case.


 Gadsden, January 14.-In the case of J. H. Noble, ct al. vs. the Gadsden Land and Improvement company, Chancellor R. B. Kelley handed down a decree Mon day which settles the affairs of the old land company. The compainants asked that the Gadsden Land and Improvement company be dissolved as a corporation, on the grounds that it was not a pay Ing one, and without excuses for exist ence. By a decree in the Chancery court, the property of the company was ordered sold to the highest bidder, the proceeds to be divided among the stockholders. In October the lands, consisting of about GAO acres, were sold to the Alabama Steel and Wire company at public sale for s31.- 40 The decree of the chancellor will distribute 7,340.13 among the sharehold- CTS at the rate of S2 cents per share Of the 2500O shares of the stock originally issued 21, 1461s were filed and proven be- fore the register in ehancery. In his de- cree the chancellor reserved $3,21S.69 for the 3s53h shares not Led and proven, but which may be before the next term of court. In event these missing shares do not show up the money reserved for them will be divided among those filed. The entire proceedings, together with taxes and claims amounted to $1OSS1 IS.
 S. w. Gaines, superintendent of the [ county convcts, has now five blood hounds attached to the convict camp. They are kept separate from the camp and no convict is allowed to become familiar with them.
 Marion Gilbert. one of Etowah county's prominent and highly respected farmers, died Monday night. MT. Gilbert had been i'll some time with catarrh of the stom- ach. The remains were inferred in Old Harmony cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
GERMANY IS NOT
 AFTER THE CANAL
REPORT THAT THE KAlSER'S GOV EMINENT WAS ENDEAVoRlNG TO SECURE CONTROL OF THE PANAMA ROUTE IS DENIED.

Washington, January H-1t Is learned at the state department that Ambassador Tower has received from the German for eign office an equivocal denial of the statement that has found some currency some days ago to the effect that the Ger man government was endeavoring to se- cure control of the Panama canal fran chise. The ambassadors advice did not credit the German government with any feeling for or against the canal enter prise, but 1t is gathered that the state of the public mind In Berlin, certainly in commercial circles, Is favorable to Amer ican construction, because of the benefits expected to accrue to German shipping engaged in trade on the Pacific and on the west coast of South America
 It is said at the state department that there is no change in the status of the conditions with Colombia respecting the canal.
 Great impatience is exhibited at the delays and the failure of Colombia to ac- cept the terms held out and pressure Is being brought to bear to hasten con- clusion so that the President. before ad- journment of the present congress. may have acquired control of either the Pana- ma or the Nicaragua routes and be In a position to begin the work of construc- tion. It Is regarded as desirable to avoid a test of the legal status of the appro- priations for canal purposes made In the Spooner act, and such test might be necessary If the actual control of the nronertv is not had before March 4. For this reason, the impression Is allowed to grow that Colombia will not be given much time in addition to what she had in which finally to accept or refuse our terms As soon as he concludes that such a refusal Is final, the President Is pre- pared to send to the senate treaties with Nicaragua and Costa Rica conveying the necessary authority for the construction of the Nicaraguan canal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
SELMA.
Little Boy Is Badly Burned While
 Trying to Shoot a Turkey.


 Selma, January H-(Special)- )-Yester- day Robert, the 9-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. J. w. Roberts, who live on Green street, this city, was severely and serious ly burned. The young boy was the proud possessor of an air rife and when the cook proposed to kill turkey which had been roaming at large in the back yard, the young man took his trusty rife and intended to shoot the festive gobler down in his tracks In the center of the yard on a post the cook had placed a pan of boiling water with winch to scald the gob- bier when his neck had felt the keen edge of the ax. In some manner the boy ran against the pan of boiling water and it's contents were emptied down his en- tire side. The flesh was literally scalded off his right leg from the hip down. the flesh coming off as his clothing was re- moved. A physician was hastily sum- moned and gave the little fellow consid- erable relief, but he is seriously scalded and will be confined to his bed for many days.
 A crowd of Russian men and women came to Selma yesterday, and have been play ing their trade of fortune telling. Today one of the women got a country negro behind a bale of cotton, and telling him that she would give him good luck and forever make him immune to the con- jurer's dreaded spell" extracted $2 50 from him. The white man on whose place the negro lives coming along soon after started out in pursuit of the buncoer. The woman jabbered in a hundred different tongues, but the man made her sufficient ly understand to give up the coin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
His Only Bad Habit.
From Judgo.

From Judgo.
 Henry" said Mrs Penhecker. you have not yet told me what good resolve you have made for the new year"
 "Why, my dear" protested Henry, you know that have no small vices or bad habits at all. Don't you know that you have induced me to stop swearing and smoking and going out nights. and everything else that l used to think that I wanted to do?"
 "Yes. love-" answered Mrs. Penhecker sweetly; but it sometimes seems to me that you read the advertisements of lie quors and cigars with a sinful satisfac- ton. It would be better for you spirit ually if you should sternly and and firm iy resolve to shun them hereafter"
 And poor Henry shrank further and further into the nice new house-coat that she had made from her old dolman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
Too Cute For the Mayor.
From Tit-Bits.

From Tit-Bits.
 A provincial mayor tells a good story al his own expense. It seems that when in office he would sometimes return home late at night, after his wife had retired and when she asked him what time il was would answer, About 12," or "A little after midnight"
 On one occasion, instead of making the inquiry, she said:
 Alfred, I wish you would stop that clock; I cannot sleep for It's noise"
 All unsuspicious, he stopped the pen dulum. In the morning. while dressing. his wife inquired artlessly:
 "Oh, by the way what time did you get home?"
 About midnight" replied the mayor. Alfred, look at that clock"
 The hands of the clock pointed at 2:20l The mayor was crushed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
GLENN TRIAL CONTINUES.
courtmartiaI Decides to Admit Testi-
 mony on Condition of Islands.

Manila, January 1.-The courtmartial which is trying Maj. Edwin F. Glenn of the Fifth infantry on the charge of un- lawfully killing seven prisoners of war, today decided to admit testimony showing the general condition of the Islands and of Samar at the time of the alleged or fense.
 Major Glenn, testifying today, reviewed the conditions which led to the promulga- tion of circular No. 6, which was the au- thority for his orders to inaugurate a vigorous campaign. He said the circular was suggested from headquarters, and further testified that General Chaffee said he did not want reports from Samar.
 Captain Bell testified 70 the policy which circular No. inaugurated and which. ended the Samar insurrection. Wit ness said he issued orders from his dis- trict similar to those of Major Glenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
Won't Pay Turnpike Tolls.

Washington, January 4-Postmaster General Payne decided today that no more rural free delivery routes are to be established over roads that require the payment of turnpike tolls by the post office department Where routes are all ready in operation and contracts are in existence for the payment of tolls, the contracts will be carried out, but will not b, renewed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
What Worried Him.

From Judge.
 Farmer Hayrake-So tn trolley com pany says they'll pay Rube 5000 fer cut ting off his foot, provided he'll invest tn money in tn company's stock?
 Farmer Medders-Yes; but Rube says he's afraid he'll be putin his foot in it if he does
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
DRS. DOZIER & CO.,. PHYSICIANS. SURGEONS AND FIX.
 PERT SPECIALISTS.

Treat successful ly all N e vo u s, Blood. Skin. Rec taL V e n e r e al. Genlto- Urinary and Chronic Diseases. Female Complaints and Delicate Dis- orders of Men and Women. Nearly all operations of surgical character done WITHOUT PAIN to the pa- fient
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15

Marri age Licenses.-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Henry Bradley Brown and Anna Le- nora Blackburn, L. c. Harding and Edith Mae Hodges, J. B. Kincaird and Ada Cooper, George Bilbe and Maude Hansman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15

Petitions in ankruptcy-Petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by the following persons: P. H. Ham bright John Stephens, Thomas Stiff, John Kelly, William Castleberry, Will Bass, Amos Long, Wyley Thomas and Elmoro M Kinslow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15

Social Session-ueorge A. Custer post No. l, G. A. R., and George H Thomas camp No. 1, Sons of Veterans entertained their friends at social session Tuesday night at which a mu sical and literary programme was given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15

All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald -,n- graving Department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
CITY ITEMS.

Meets Friday-The postponed meet ing of the police commission will be held Friday night at o'clock in the roll call room of ponce headquarters. The request for fifty-three additional men will then come up officially.