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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
BABIES, ON FIRE With Itching, Burning, SCaly
 HumOurS Find Instant Relief and Speedy Cure In Cutlcura Soap and Cuticura
 Ointment
When All Other Remedies and the Best Physicians Fail.

Instant relief and refreshing sleep for skin-tortured babies and rest for fred mothers in warm baths with Cuticura Soap and gentle anointings with Cuticura Ointment, the great skin cure, and purest of emollients, to be followed in severe cases by mild doses of Cuticura Resolvent Pills. This is the purest, sweetest, most speedy, per manent and economical treatment for torturing, dlsfguring, itching, burning, bleeding, sealy, crusted and pimply skin and scalp humours, eczemas, rashes and irritations, with loss of hair, of infants and children, as well as adults, and is sure to succeed when all other remedies and physicians fall.
 Millions of the worlds best people now use Cuticura Soap, assisted by Cuticura Ointment, for preserving, purifying and beautifying the skin, for cleansing the scalp of orusts, scales and dandruff, and the stopping of fall ing hair, for softening, whitening and soothing red, rough and sore hands, as vol as for all the purposes of the sollet, bath and nursery. Thousands If women unhesitatingly recommend Cuticura Soap, in the form of baths for annoying irritatlons, infammations and cha1ngs, or too free or offensive precipitation, in the form of washes for ulcerative weaknesses, and for many sanative, antiseptic purposes which readily suggest themselves. The sale of Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills is greater than the combined sale of the worlds product of other skin remedies. Sold In every part of the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
Pressure of Private Business is
 the Cause
CONFIDENT HE COULD WIN
investments and Other Business De. nand So Much of Ills Time That He Could Not Serve at
 Head of Police.

Former Chief T. c. MeDonald has withdrawn from the race for chief of po- lice. His announcement follows.
 To the Public:
 For business reasons I have decided not to run for chief of police. I wish herein to express my sincere thanks 10 my many friends who have given me their hearty support T. C. MCDONALD.
 Birmingham, February g, 1903.
 This leaves the contest to Chief c. w. Austin and Captain w. E. Nicr. In hand ing his card to a representative of The Age-Herald the ex- x-chief said that while he had es cry reason to think he would have come out of the primary a winner. te found his business interests were re- uuiring so much of his time as to compel his withdrawal from the campaign
 Captain Mcdonald is a large property owner and investor, and Is president of the White Swan Laundry company. His rrivats affairs are demanding more and more of his attention, and he said last right that if he were chosen chief of po- ice 1t would only be question of a short time when he would have to resign or let his business Suffer.
 Captain Mcdonald served on the police force for many years, rising on his merits from the grade of private to the position of chief. He had an enviable rec ord as chief. and ever since he was suc- oeeded by Chief Austin his friends have been urging him to compete for his old office. He was candidate before the pi binary two years ago and received q large vote. He became a candidate again, end his friends have heen working quietly tut earnestly for him for nearly yeac I5st.
 Captain Mcdonald enjoys a reputation for noble integrity, moral and physical courage and executive ability and emong his supporters were many of the most prominent citizeIs of Birmingham. He had not appointed campaign mana ger but had expected to do so this week. He announced his campaign last Sat,r- day night. In reaching his decision to withdraw from the csnvass he consulted few if any of lis partisans. but he said that after thoughtful consideration he simply acted in his own judgment and is- sued his card of withdrawal.
 Captain Mcdonald comes from one of the oldest and most honored families of Alabama. He was born In St. Stephens the country before Alabama was state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
NEGRO SEVERELY WOUNDED.
Rolling Mill Man, While Assisting Po
 liceman, Shoots In Self-Defense.

E.. H odom, an employe of the Bir- mingham rolling mills, shot and severely wounded Gilbert Brown, negro, about 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The negro lad knocked the white man down, so 1t is stated, and about to kick him in the face when the shot was fired. The white IT an was not arrested.
 The negro is in jail on a charge of grand larceny. He had been arrested by Special Policeman Dougherty for the larceny Of brasses, but had broken away from him. The policeman called on odom to assist him and the negro then attacked Odom, who shot him through the fleshy part of the right shoulder. It is not thought the wound will prove fatal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
FIRST NATIONALS
 FRESH STATEMENT
REMARKABLY FINE SHOWING OF WELL-MANAGED BANk-GREAT INCREASE IN DEPOSITS AND SURPLUS.

The statement to the comptroller of February of the First National bank made public yesterday is remarkable. On November 25 last, the deposits of the First National bank were 8, 930, 336.26. On the 9th of February, the deposits of this bank were $4 ,S62.S6, an increase of $93s 10 in less than three months.
 On March 9. 1897. the deposits of the First National bank were only s9S6,S6s. and its surplus and profits were only sl2,112 On February IS. 1900. its deposits were $2,72414s, and its surplus and profits were $S1,916 Now it's deposits are $4s6S,- S62 and its surplus and profits are $S4O,- 692.
 No other bank in any other city in the south has shown such a tremendous increase in the past few years. The growth of this wonderfully well managed banking institution is but an example of the phenomenal expansion of Birming- ham itself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
RECORD OF COURTS.

Walter Waits, white, was convicted on a charge of vagrancy in the first division of the Criminal court yesterday and fined $50 and costs by the jury. Seven similar cases will be tried in this court today.
 The case of A. H. Davis, charged with violating the Sunday law, is on trial. The case was appealed from the Police court. and the defendant is charged with keep ing open a place which communicated with barroom. The alleged offense on which he is being tried was committed two years ago, 1t is said
 Juries were organized in the Criminal court, Judge Samuel E. Greene is pre- siding in the first and Judge Dan A. Greene in the second division this week.
 Juries were organized in the first di- vision of the City court, in which Judge Senn is presiding this week. Judge wIi- kerson is presiding in the second division, which took up the non-jury docket. | In the Circuit court the case of w. J. Whitaker, administrator of the estate of Dan Presley, against the s1oss Iron and Steel company, is on trial. The plaintiff seeks S15, 900 as damages, alleging that his intestate died from injuries received while working for the defendant In an ore mine
 All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald En
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
PLuMBERs' ENTERTAINMENT.
Pleasant Affair Under the Auspices of
 Local No. 91.

Local Union No. 91 of the Journeyman Plumbers association, rendered q recep- ton to their many friends last nigh at their new kall.
 The first part of the evening was de- voted to reoitations, musical numbers and vaudeville, after which the guests were served with refreshments. The entire programme eas voted a marked success by all present.
 The following were the committees Arrangements, L. l.. Dulion and R. G. Westbrook; reception, L. E. Bullion, R. G. Westbreok, Harry Bates, Johnnis Con- zales, John H. Thompson. refreshments, Mrs. A. Clossinire, Mrs. John Dickey, Mrs. R. G. Westbrook, Mrs. L. E. Dulion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
ARRESTED ON THREE CHARGES.
Policeman Richardson Takes a Man to Jail From Second Avenue Saloon.

Jerry Fountain, formerly county super intendent of schools, and one of the best known men in the county, was arrested yesterday afternoon on three charges by Policeman Richardson on Second avenue between Twenty-f1rst and Twentysec- ond streets. The charges are carrying concealed weapons aggravated disorder ly conduct and assault and battery on V. R. Mcvay. bartender in the saloon where the trouble occurred.
 At the city jail there came very near being a shooting scrape, which might have resulted seriously. The trouble led to the arrest of N. w. Spooner. a friend of Fountain, on a charge of resisting an officer in discharge of his duty.
 In the original trouble McVay and Fountain had some words, and Fountain took offense at something said, and was then arrested for assaulting McVay. A pistol was found on his person.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
HON. ALTON B. PARKER IS,
 INVITED TO BIRMINGHAM

The Young Mems Social and Political club held meeting in the Commercial club rooms last night with about 195 members present, and forty-five new ap- plications for membership were passed on
 The most important thing done at the meeting was the unanimous agreement to motion to invite Hen. Alton B. Parker of New York to come to Blrmlng- ham and speak to the club in the near future. The secretary was instructed to write Judge Parker and extend a formal invitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10

A committee of three, consisting of w. E. Fort, Roy Mccullough and M. L. Me Allister was appointed to assist the secre- tary in drafting the letter
 An important amendment to the constI- tuition of the club was also submitted, which provides that the name of the or ganization shall be changeG from the Young Men's Social and Political club to the Young Mems Club of Birmingham Alabama.
 The club adjourned to meet Monday February 23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
James w. Morrow.

James W. Morrow. aged 27 and mem Der of the well-known Morrow family of Birmingham, died yesterday in Las month ago in search of health. The re- mains will be brought home and inferred in the old family burying ground at Trussyille. The deceased was a son of James Morrow, and when he left Bir- mingham was serving as deputy sheriff under Sheriff Burgin. He was considered one of the quietest and most gentlemanly young men in Birmingham. He had a host of friends whom he made by his kindness and courtesy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
SALVATION ARMY
 MUCH ENCOURAGED
Want to Erect Own Building
 Here
SUNDAY SERVICE AT JAIL
Tomorrow Might There VIII Be spe' clal Farewell Service at the Bar racks In Honor of Three
 Departing Comrades.

General William Booth of the Salvation Army and his party left the city early yesterday morning for Atlanta, and dur ing the day most of the officers from va rious southern cities who were here to greet the general also departed.
 The generals visit here has made & very strong impression, and the officers of the Salvation Army in Birmingham are highly gratifed at he armys bright pros poets.
 Ensign F. Vredenburg, the head of the army in Birmingham, in commenting on the general work of the local corps, said yesterday:
 An Army Building.
 General Booths visit was great help to us. We are going to work soon now to get a building of our own, and we have high hopes for the success of our undertaking. We have had much encour- agement already, and one man has cone so far as to say he will give s5OO to the enterprise at any time.
 We don't want to push the work too much just now" he said, "because the ladies or the city are raising lunds ior the Hillman hospital. That is such a commendable thing that we want to do all we can to help 1t instead of anything that would be likely to hinder the work
 Birmingham is a coming city and we want to make 1t headquarters for the Salvation Army in the south. Both Gen eral Booth and Commander Tucker were very much impressed with the possibili- ties here.'
 Services will be held at the army bar racks every night this week, and tomor- row night a farewell meeting will be held for Captain Constantine and Lieutenant McAlpine two ladies who have done ex- celent work here, and Cadet Elmgren, a Swedish convert, all of whom leave We'd nesday for New York to enter the Salva ton Army training school.
 The army Is at present trying to make arrangements with the sheriff to hold services in the county jail every Sunday afternoon for an hour and it is thought that permission will be granted to hold the meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
Funeral of Mrs. Johns.

The funeral of Mrs. L. W. Johns, who died Sunday, will take place this after noon at o'clock from the residence of Colonel Johns, in West End.
 Colonel Johns is a prominent member of the Birmingham Lodge of the Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks, and a number of the members of the lodge will attend the funeral today.
 The exalted rulers and secretary of the lodge requests all Elks who can do so to be present at the funeral services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

The following building permits were is- sued yesterday:
 Mrs. L. F. Ware, to erect six-room dwelling, Alley E, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets, to cost $65O
 J. M. Gillespie, to erect a two-story brick dwelling. Second avenue. between Twenty third and Twenty-fourth streets, to be used as barber shop, to cost $100
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
GERMAN NODLEMAN DIES AT HOSPITAL Baron Leopold Won Lesser Found in Aims House CARRIED TO ST. VlNCENT'S Tragic Story Supposed to Be Back of the Haron's Death-oerman Colony
 Unable to Trace the
 Deceased.
CARRIED TO ST. VINCENT'S

Thousands of miles away from home and friends, and seeking to disguise him self, Baron Leopold Won Lesser, a scion of the nobility of Germany, died Monday February g. at St. Vincent's hospital. and the remains were inferred Sunday after noon at 3 o'clock in Elm Leaf cemetery The facts relating to the baron's rank in life came to light after the funeral. The services were conducted at the Warner Smiley undertaking parlors by the Rev. s. A. Ebinger, pastor of the German Evangelical Frieden church, at the corner of Avenue F and Twenty first street. There were about thirty German Americans at the obseQuies, of which number ten were women.
 Safe He Needed Nothing.
 Several weeks ago Baron Von Lesser was found in the almshouse by some Ger mans here, who had traced him by let ter sent by mistake to D. Lesser, proprie- tor of the Metropolitan hotel. Thinking some friend had played a joke on him, E. Lesser began an investigation, which
 
 house. He was moved to St. vincents s hospital by the German society. The re- mains were held until the friends or rela- tives of the deceased could be heard from. Despairing of getting advices from them the German society defrayed the funeral expenses for the interment.
 Baron Von Lesser was Q very handsome man, and those who were thrown with him at the hospital state that he had every indication of being high born and highly educated. He refused to tell any thing of his past, or even to give his name, which was discovered from the let ter addressed to him.
 Found in Aims House.
 E. Lesser made every attempt to find out something about the family and asked the baron to allow him to communicate with them, but he refused. He stated he needed nothing and that he did not care to talk about himself.
 Everything possible was done for him as soon as the Germans here discovered him and he was surrounded by every comfort that could be desired. Back of his death is probably a tragic story, which may come to light if his relatives are traced. An effort is being made to communicate with his acquanitances in New York and his relatives in Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
7 POLICE COMMISSION TO MEET.
several Trials Will Take Place To-
 night-Routine Business.

The police commission will meet tonight at o'clock in the patrol call room. There will be several trials and much routine business.
 Policeman Bodeker is charged with be- ing in a saloon other than official business. He says he was getting a drink of water. Policeman Hawkins is accused of drinking while on duty, and Policeman Broom is charged with a technical viola tion of one of the rules.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
ONE KILLED; EIGHT INJURED.
Molten Metal Plays Havoc In a Colo.
 rado Steel Plant.

Pueblo, Col, February 9.-By molten metal from a ladle, which tipped over, one man was killed and eight injured, three of them fatally Thomas Crow, superintendent of convertors at the Min nequa steel plant, where the accident happened, was painfully but not dan gerously burned.
 The dead:
 J. KuDlck.
 Fatally injured: Virgil Trine, foreman; w. H. Hartman, Joseph Lepich
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
Barcelona Strike a Failure.

Barcelon, February 9.-The general strike decided upon by the workmens 8 associations last night, has turned out a failure. The printers and street car conductors have refused to join the move ment,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
INDUSTRIAL NEWS.

President Alexis w. Thompson and the party of Republic Steel company officials who are in the city on an inspection of the company's property in the district, spent yesterday at the company's coal mines and today will be. spent at the ore mines. They will leave the. city tonight for points in Ohio where they will look over the property of the company in that state.
 A. S. Ames. J. S. London and w. R.. Johnston of Toronto, Canada, all of whom are large stockholders in the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, and who are here looking over the property of the company. spent yesterday, accom- panied by President J. c. Maben, at the North Birmingham furnaces, and at the Sloss ore mines near Bessemer.
 Work at the Birmingham rolling mills which was suspended last week to make some repairs and to complete the annual taking of stock, was partially resumed yesterday and it is understood that within a few days the mills will be running at full force again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
Elizabeth Havden,

Elizabeth Hayden, the 3-year-old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. J. B. Hayden, died at her parents residence in Woodlawn yesterday morning. The funeral services will be from the residence this morning at Il o'clock. and the interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10

Damage SmalI-A small fire among some clothing in the residence of Hugh Morrow, on Nineteenth street, South, between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, called the fire department out yester- day afternoon about o'clock. The damage was very small.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
Funeral of J. c. Mitchell.

The remains of Julius c. Mitchell, who died in San Antonio, Tex, Friday, will arrive here this morning, and the inter- ment will be at Il o'clock in Elm Leaf cemetery. The services will all be at the cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
rank Steamer Aground.

Marcus Hook, Va, February 9.-The tank steamer Roma for Port Arthur, Tex, is aground below Marcus Hook bar. She will float unaided on flood tide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
Italy Demands Indemnity.

London, February 9.-According to a dispatch from Rome the Italian govern ment has demanded .an indemnity of the porte, under the threat of a naval demon- stration for an outrage committed on an Italian subject named Fablni.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
Funeral of Miss DannIe B. Watkins.

Funeral services over the remains of Miss Dannie Belle Watkins, who died Saturday night, were conducted yester- day afternoon from the residence at Oak Grove, which is five miles from Birming- ham, on the Columbiana road. The inter- ment was in the cemetery near Oxmoor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfer was recorded yesterday
 Matte E. Lawrence and husband to Mary E. Scholar lot 4, block T, West End S1500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
The Celebrated 1898 Vintage.

is represented in this market by G. H. Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne, to whose magnificent quality and natural dryness is due it's unique position, manifested by 125,7 cases imported in 1902, being 407, SO4 bottles more than any other brand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10

Nachlnists' Case-It is rumored that an appeal from the decision of Chan cellor Carmichael, in the injunction cases of the moulders and machinists, is contemplated. The appeal has not yet been filed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
Smallpox

And 29 other diseases covered by Trav- elers Health Policy for $10 per year S25 per week indemnity. Jemison Real Estate and Insurance Company, 113 North Fist street, district agents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
Four Deaths From Plaque.

Mazatlan, Mexico, February 9.-There were four deahs from the plague today. There are forty-four patients in the lazaretto. A man was found at Condiz, a small town near here. suffering from the plague. ,tt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10

Government Bulldlng-The contract for the work of repainting and repair ing the government building has been awarded to John F. Lewis & Co. of Birmingham by the United States gov ernment. The contractor will begin the work called for by the contract within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
CITY ITEMS.

Marriage License-A marriage li- cense was issued yesterday to John A. Wharton and Stella Elizabeth Reese of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10

Petitions In Bankruptcy-Petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by Burton Barxton, J. M. Minnis, S. A.. Rumsey and Tuck Higgins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED.
 

Arthur w Smith, President; James Bowron J. M Caldwell. s. l.. Earle, w. H. Kettig, Alex. T. London, R. s. Mum ger. W T. Northington, Tom. o. Smith Vice President; James Spence. R. A. Terrell, James T. Woodward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10

Not Guilty-A number of charges of violating the Sunday law were placed on the docket in the poli~. court yes terday, but hearing in most of them was postponed. NiQs Hantos an nounced ready for trial, and was found not guilty on two charges. The re- mainder of the cases are set for Feb ruary 10, 12 and 13, which Is today, Thursday and Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-10
srArEmsar OF THE OossluoS OF THY
 Birmingham Trust and Savings Company 7lRMlN CHAM, ALA. AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS FEB. 9TH, 1908.
sa.aa1,s66.IT
ss.ss1.s55.71

ARTHUR W. SMITH. President. TOM o. SMITH Vice President. W. H. MANLY, Cashier
 BENSON CAIN. Assistant Cashier.