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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
BESSEAER.
Mrs. Agnes Nolan, Wife of James Mo-
 Ian, Is Dead-other News.


 Bessemer, May 4.-(Special.) Mrs Agnes Nolan, wife of James Nolan, and daughter of A. J. Long, died this morn ing at II o'clock at her home in South Bessemer after an illness of several weeks duration. Mrs. Nolan belonged to a prominent family her father, A. J. Long, being one of the oldest and most widely known citizens of Bessemer She was 25 years of age and was mar ried something over year ago. This is the third death in the family within two months, Mrs. Long dying after an operation performed in a Birmingham sanitarium, and the infant child of MT. and Mrs. Nolan dying about two weeks ago. Great sympathy is expressed for the bereaved father and husband. The funeral will take place tomorrow after noon at 8 o'clock at Union. The follow ing will act as pall-bearers: Mayor T.. T. Huey, Capt. T. J. Cornwell, William Jackson, J. T. McEnery, 0. H. Spencer, J. J. Sullivan.
 The United Charities met this after noon at Mrs. D. M. Owens and held their annual election of officers. The following were elected: President, Mrs. E. M Owens; vice president, Mrs. E. H. Lopez; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Edgar l.. Mitchell; trustees, Mesdames Long, Houston, Berniss, Rush, Brick, Stern. The society has done much good work during the past year. but there are comparatively few poor people in the city at present. The society is in good financial condition.
 The Bessemer Medical society met tonight and heard an interesting paper by Dr. George A. Hogan on contract practice.
 Lee Holmes, colored, well-to-do merchant and Royal Arch Mason, died today aged 55 years. The interment will take place tomorrow under the auspices of a number of colored lodges and orders.
 Mrs. J. M. Boots returns tomorrow from Meridian, Miss, where she has been visiting relatives for several weeks.
 Miss Lulu Judson entertained in formally at cards tonight in honor of Miss Mamie Wood of New Orleans.
 Dr. and Mrs. T. F. Robinson left to- night for New Orleans, where they will attend the annual convention of the National Association of Physicians.
 l.. H. Baker, long with the Bessemer rolling mill, has removed to Birming- ham, where he will go into business for himself.
 R. w. Mingea spent yesterday at Belle Ellen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
ANNISTON.
Frank White Painfully Injured In Car
 Works Plant-Other News.

Anniston, May A. Special. )-Frank White, an employe of the Southern Car and Foundry company was painfully in- 1ured while at work at the plant yes- terday. MT White is a puddler and the accident occurred in that department. A large iron ball suspended by a chain overhead came loose and struck him on the back of the head, fracturing the skull in two places. He was in stooping position when the ball struck him and 1t glanced away. If he had been stand ing erect there is but little doubt that he would have been killed instantly. He was carried to his home where his wounds were dressed and 1t is thought that he will recover. He is doing nicely today.
 The repairs on the stacks of No 2 furnace of the Woodstock Iron works, are being rapidly pushed to completion and the furnace will be ready for use within the next few weeks. When this work Is completed the furnace will be put in blast at once. This will give the plant a capacity of $50 tons of iron a day Only the new furnace which has a capacity of 200 tons daily, has been run ming for the past few months. The put ting in blast of the No. 2 furnace will furnish employment to a large number of additional workmen and greatly in- crease the pay roll of the company.
 The work on the new Elks home is progressing rapidly and the home will be ready for the occupancy of the lodge within the next two weeks. The quar- ters will be among the handsomest in the state of Alabama, or the south. The entire second and third floors of the express company building will be oc- cupied On the second floor the pool room, reading room, ball room, dressing rooms and bath rooms are located The entire building is being overhauled and beau tified. The interior decorations are things of beauty and present most pleasing appearance The building will be amply provided with both electric and gas lights and the ball room, when lighted, will present a scene of dazzling beauty. Noth- ing will be spared in furnishing these quarters and the furniture will represent no small outlay of money The furnish ings will be of the best procurable and in point of elegance will be excelled by none.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
PART OF FOUNDRY
 WAS DESTROYED
The Union Foundry 6 Machine
 Company is Burned
TIE LOSS ABOUT $250O
The Most Valuable Part of the Plant Was Saved-Flre Originated From an Electric Wire and
 Spread Rapidly.

A portion of the Union Foundry and Machine company's plant at the corner of Tenth street and Avenue E was de- stroyed by fire last night causing loss which is estimated at s25OO and which is said to be fully covered by insurance. It was impossible, however. to find Peter P. Walstrom. manager of the company. to ascertain accurately about the insur- ance.
 The fire was discovered by Ed Wills, the negro night watchman. He stated that 1t caught from the electric wiring and spread very rapidly. The roof had fallen in when the fire department ar- rived, several minutes after the blaze was discovered.
 The most valuable portion of the plant was not touched by the fire. It is that portion which contains the patterns. The part destroyed contained but very little machinery and nothing else of great value which could be destroyed. It will cost about 5000 to replace the roof and the woodwork destroyed.
 Had the fire been discovered few min utes later 1t would have been almost impossible to save the building containing the patterns, and several frame houses which adjoin the portion burned. Some difficulty was found in getting streams of water to the fire owing to the scarcity of water plugs. It required $500 feet of hose to get three streams of water on the fire
 The walls of the building are still stand ing and in good condition. They are about 150 feet long and seventy-five feet wide The fire was discovered about Il :S0 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
HOTEL ARRIVALS

At the Florence-D. c. Cooper, Oxford; R. D. Wall, Memphis; F. c. Moorefield, Oxford; B. N. Bunjard, Athens; W. C.. Wheeler, Huntsville; J. E. Mcclure and wife. Indianapolis E. N. Driver, New Berne; w. G. Mlliger, Hylir; T. c. Baum bach, Cincinnati; P. A. Rogers, Bridge port; II. F. Gailsrought, Carbon Hill; w. R. Norton, Oxford; J. P. Weaver, Anniston; J. M Bishop, Louisville; W. D. Vasser, Atlanta; w. w. Battle, Annis- ton; J. C. Mariner and wife, Springfield; w. P. Acker Annlston; J. B. Ford, Stew. art; A. F. Boyd, Louisville; w. L. Lan- easter, Wetumpka; w. N. Dorsey New York; L. s. Knight Sewanee; A. Wright Knoxville; John B. Tanner, Athens; w. T. Hicks, c. K, Gammill, D. r. Bethum, Greenpond w. B. Townsend, Blocton; s. E. Thomas, Goodwater; T, E. Rangar, Ashland; N. w. Simmies Uniontown; John P Kennedy, Centreville; w. w. Launder, Centrevllle; E. Williams, wife and child, Wilsonville; Dr. W. N. Taylor, Central railroad; F. B. McCrary, Knox vile; T. N. Jones' Union Sprlngs E. w. Driver, New Berne; R. P. ShaeklefoId, Jerseyville; T. N. Wilson, Nashville; M Welch Atlanta; E. b. Forbes, Montgom- cry; L. D. Gilbert, Nashville; w. o. Broadhead, Blocton; M c. McLauchlin, Florida; w. w. Woodruff, Rome; w. R. MerriclS. Spring City; J. M. Tolhelm, Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
DouoHERTY TO BE REELECTED.
Post Delegates Held Meeting Yes
 terday-HIedon for Secretary.

At the meeting yesterday morning of the delegates from Post B.. T. P. A., to the state convention, which meets in Montgomery Thursday and Friday, it was unanimously decided to re-elect James A. Dougherty as president and F. L. Eigdon as secretary. It has always been cus- tomary to re-elect the president for second term, and the post feels that MT. Dongherty has made a most successful officer Colonel Higdon has been secre- tary for ten years.
 The convention will probably be In Bir- mingham next year. Post B has decided to invite it, and 1t will doubtless come, as this is Birminghams turn. The dele gates will leave Birmingham Thursday morning at S:25 o'clock on a special car for Montgomery and will be accompanied by many ladies, including Miss Louise Frazer, sponsor; Miss Bertha Slater maid of honor, and Miss Hollon Harris, who was appointed to take the place of Miss Edna Snow, who was unable to go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
PRATT CITY.
Board of Education Holds an Important
 Meeting-other News.

Pratt City, May 4.-(Special.)- )-The board of education held it's regular monthly meeting in Superintendent 4IcNeill's office this evening. Some arrangements concerning the closing exercises of school were made and regular routine business transacted. The treasurer, Pat Felton, Jr., made a report showing that sufficient funds were in the treasury to run the schools nine months without incurring any debt. After making his report MT. Eel ton rendered his resignation as treas urer, which was accepted, and Job Going was elected in his place.
 Dr. R. H. Hamrick, Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Seay of Pratt City and Dr. May of Sandusky left this afternoon for New Orleans, where they will attend the American Medical association.
 MT. and Mrs c. R. Atkins, MT. and Mrs. Will Atkins and Miss Fife Atkins lett today for Trenton, Ga, where they will visit for several days. They will go to Chattanooga before their return.
 Charles Bible of Alabama City has accepted a position as prescriptionist for the Lovelady Drug company, be- ginning his work today.
 Butchers Union No. 105 will give a trolley ride on Monday evening, May II, and it is expected that quite large crowd will patronize it, as it is the first trolley ride of the season.
 Mrs. Moore of North Highlands went to Chattanooga today, where she will remain for several days.
 Joe Atkins of Avondale was the guest of his father yesterday.
 Miss Jennie Harralson, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. F Lovelady, for some time, will leave tomorrow for South Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
SHEFFIELD.
Several Items of Interest From Pros
 porous North Alabama City.

Sheffield, May 4.--(Special)-Dr. John w. Wilson of Orrville, a recent graduate of the Vanderbilt Medical college, has located in Sheffield to engage in the prac- tice of his profession.
 J. Leigh Andrews, a prominent attor- ney of Sheffield, returned today from Montgomery, where he has been for sev- eral weeks under medical treatment
 J. w. Mcqueen, E. w. Rucker, Joseph Bryan, William Goodby and George Par sons prominent directors of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, have been in this district several days looking over their property.
 Scarcity of building material Is Inter fering seriously with the building here at present. Work has been suspended on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
ELECTION DAY
 EXTREMELY QUIET
Drennen Polls 889 Votes and
 Love Gets 46 Ballots
SALOONS WERE CLOSED
Not a Ripple of Excitement stlrs the Political Breeze In One-Slded Contest Between Demo-
 crats and Socialists.

Except that the doors of Birmingham saloons were closed one would hardly have supposed that an election was held in the city yesterday
 The general municipal election passed off quietly, in fact quieter one could hardly be imagined.
 The democratic ticket had opposition, but 1t was scarcely perceptible. The so- cialists had a ticket in the field but their candidates received only a very small vote.
 The total vote thrown to c. ". Love, socialist candidate for mayor, was 4s. Mayor Drennen received Ss9 votes.
 In each one of the nine wards the vot- ing was very light, few people being aware that an election was in progress or else forgetting that such was fact. The largest vote to a socialist candi- date was received by Love. A Had there been heated political con- test the weather could not have been more favorable for getting out a full vote.
 The polls opened at o'clock yesterday morning and closed at p. m.
 The Vote.
 The result at the polls follows:
 Democratic Ticket-For mayor, ". M. Drennen, 8S9; for alderman, First ward, Thomas Wheeler, ST. Second ward, John w. O'Neil 119; Third ward, Ben F. Bar bour, s6; Fourth ward Walter Moore, S9; Fifth ward, B. H. Cooper, 169; Sixth ward, John c. Forney, 66; Seventh ward, c. C. Heidt, 91; Eighth ward, Harry Jones, s4 Ninth ward, Thomas Fl. Simms, 116.
 Socialist Ticket-For mayor, c. W. Love 46; for alderman, First ward, Thomas Wilson, g; Second ward no candidate; Third ward. Buel Andrus, 6; Fourth ward, 1. E. Frisell, 8; Fifth ward, T. L. Medders, 8; Sixth ward, s. A. Lee, '; Ninth ward. W. s. Manier, 4.
 For police commissioners, Dan Donohoe, Eugene Fies, Thomas F. Parker and George G. Phillips won overwhelmingly over the socialist candidates. G. L. Cox and J. L. Whltson.
 Official Canvass Tomorrow.
 A meeting of the mayor and board of aldermen will be held tomorrow night when the ballot boxes will be opened, a canvass of the returns made and the vote declared. The returns are now in the hands of J. c. Murray city clerk.
 The newly elected aldermen will take their seats on the board at the meeting tomorrow night, when they will be sworn in Mayor Drennen will also at that time enter upon his third term as the chief executive of Birmingham.
 Capt w. E. Wier, the democratic nomi- nee for chief of police, will be elected by the police commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
ASKS FOR APPROPRIATION.
Hlllman Hospital Management Applies
 to County for $1o0o Month.

The ladies interested in the Hillman hospital have asked the board of rev enue for an appropriation of 5000 a month towards It's maintenance.
 number of ladies and three gentle ment went before the members of the board yesterday afternoon at o'clock and urged their claims. They thought the county should assist in supporting the hospital.
 The consideration of the matter will have the attention of the board within the next week.
 The ladies who went before the board yesterday were Mrs. J. W. Bush, Mrs. T. H. Molton Mrs. c. L.. Tyson and Mrs. Joseph McLester. The gentlemen who spoke for the ladies in behalf of the institution were R. N. Rhodes, R. S. Munger and T. H. Motion.
 It was stated that the amount re- quired to properly conduct the charity hospital would be $500 a month. The ladies thought that the city should give $500 a month and the county 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
Three Small Fires.

A small fire was discovered in the lit- tie bakery at the corner of Fifth ave- nue and Twentieth street about Il o'clock yesterday morning. It was easily ex- tinguished and caused little loss.
 At 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon a large pile of leaves on the roof of the residence of J. R. Perkins Avenue H, near Twenty-second street. caught from a spark and caused an alarm to be sent in. There was no loss.
 The shanty of Bula Sanders, a negro woman in Tihrd alley near Sixteenth street, was partially destroyed by fire yesterday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE BiJoU. All week, with usual matlnees- George Fawcett Company.
The RIlou.

The BlJou.
 From meiodrama to light comedy was the jump made by the George Fawcett company this week. The people are equal ly as well cast in "The Amazons" as they were last week in East Lynne" and there Is mirth and fun in every line and situation. The Bijou was well filled last night to see the first presentation of the piece here and all seemed to be well pleased.
 The only drawback was the frequent prompting which was made necessary by the performers not knowing their lines. made portions of the play, which should have gone well, fall fiat. Specially was this true of the opening dialogue.
 The play is the story of woman who has three daughters born to her. She wants sons instead, and tries to raise the girls as boys. She herself Is very athletic and brings the girls up the same ranks and the girls reveal their womanly natures. fall in love and 1t is all off. Frank Craven, as the French noble man easily carried off the honors. He is decidedly clever, and his work was better than 1t has been since the pro- duction of Secret Service" He has an excellent part and handles 1t with un- usual ability. Wallace Worsley, the new leading man, also appears to advantage He has a merry winning laugh which fitted well the part he had to play.
 Miss Kimball has a comedy part, and the new role fits her well. Miss Taylor and Miss Brady are the other two athletic girls Miss Le Verne, as Ser geant' Shutter, has a good part and acts it well.
 F. H. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoRERs.
Echo Meeting at Central Presbyterian
 Church Tonight.

At the Echo meeting of the state Chris tian Endeavor convention which will be sield at the Central Presbyterian church tonight by the Jefferson county local union. the following programme will be carried out:
 500 p. m.-Devotional exercises, Miss Nottie Monroe.
 S:10-Vocal solo, selected.
 Selma as a Hostess" Miss Eva Ben ners.
 8:25-Vocal duet. selected.
 'Our State Juniors" Miss Maude New ton
 S:40-Vocal solo, selected. One-minute report from the delegates s:00-Business, Mispah, Central Presby- terian society.
 Social.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

several houses in course of erection on account of the contractors not being able to procure material.
 Tomorrow being the day for the elec- ton of city officers. the saloons are all closed. The thirsty souls will suffer- as the saloons will have been closed from Saturday night till Wednesday morning. No serious opposition to the election of the regular nominees is expected, though it has been intimated that there would be some independent candidates for alder manic honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
VERY LOW RATES
To Savannah, ca., and Return via
 Southern Railway.

Account Southern Baptist convention, Southern railway will sell round trip tickets to Savannah. Ga. May k 6 |, limited to May aA 1908 at rate of one fare plus s5 esnts. By depositfng tickets with Joint agent at Savannah and payfng fee of be cents extension of final limit may be had until June 1. 1908
 Excellent schedules. double daily traina For sleeping car reservations 2 detailed information apply passenger effiee. Nor rfs building. Telephone eit>
 |, 0, LUSK.
 District Passenger Agent 4.1e- e-to-5-6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

4 Guaranteed Cure for Piles.
 Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles Your druggist will refund your you. 50 cents. 10-21-1y-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
Sarcasm.
From Puck.

From PUCK.
 ''The editor of the Weekly Agitator is a sarcastic cussl' said honest Farmer Bentover. in the midst of his perusai of the village newspaper. He begins an editorial with the statement that a word to the wise is sufficient. and then com tinues for a column and and three-quar- ters."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald En. graving Department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

Brcklayers' Soclal.-A social session will be given by the Bricklayers' Union Wednesday night in the Knights of Columbus hall. A number of proml- net men have been invited to take part, and several features of amuse- ment will be furnished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

Watch and Chaln.-W. R. Howder, who recently resigned his position with the Louisville and Nashville to become master mechanic of the Mobile, Jack son and Kansas City railroad, was pre- scented with a handsome gold watch and chain before his departure by the employees at the round house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
GoId Minlnn cornpany.

At a recent meeting. of the De Soto Gold Mining company the following of ficers were elected:
 President, w. M. Taylor; first vice. president, J. c. Lanier; second vice-presi- dent and general manager, H. D. Barr; secretary, E. A. Marshall; treasurer, A. J. Goodwin attorney J. J.sWillett; direc- tors, w. M. Taylor, H. D. Barr, D. F.. Constantine, R. P. Thomson W. c. warnock, H. H. Constantine, J. T. Gard ner c. L. Nabers. J. N Gunnels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

Alabama Brewing Co.
 "Bohemian Beer" "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

I66 tell a story of marvellous re- suits This medicine has more reJuvenat- ing, vitalizing force than has ever been offered. Sent by mail in plain package only on receipt of this adv. and q.
 Made by its originators. c. I. Hood Co.,, proprietors Hoods Sarsaparilla. Lowen. Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

The ladies wonder how Mrs. B. man. ages to preserve her youthful looks. The secret is she takes Prickly Ash Bitters. It keeps the system In perfect order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

Board of Trade.-A meeting of the Board of Trade will be held this after noon at o'clock in the Tomlinson hall Several matters of interest will be brought before the organization, in- cluding the reports of several of the committees appointed at the last meet ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

Electric Fans, the best and cheapest United Electric Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

KM Those suffering from weak nesses which sap the pleas VII lures of life should take Ju-
 Pills. One bottle win
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
CITY ITEMS.

Marriage Llcense.-A marriage H. cense was issued at the office of the probate judge yesterday to c. K. Con ard and Rosa L. RiVes.
 Petitions in Bankruptcy.-Petitio in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by J. w. Rosebrough, Harrison Macklin, E. w. Payne and J. M. Lantriff.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-04

London, Jan. 23. The jury in the Lynch trial for treason, after being out half an hour, returned with verdict f guilty, ana Colonel Lynch was sentenced to death.
 When the trial of Colonel Lynch was resumed today the counsel for the defense did not attempt to deny that the colonel supported the Boer>, but contended that the naturalization was in no way prompted by treascnable iA- tent, but solely for the advantages se- cured for journalistic purposes. He subsequently actively supported the Bocr cause in the belief that he wd- d legally naturalIzed burghcr.
 Replying, Solicitor General Carson maintained that Lynch entered the Boer army as q scontented lrshman, thereby committing the most cowaldlS and most seriou, act of treason, and that naturalization was only fimNy protest.
 London. Jan. 2G--Nt the request of Colonial Secretary Chmbrr lain Ahra- ham Fischer, one cf | ioer d,le- a,e> who tourea the United @tate- ant Can- ada last lear, has been granite ermi, sion to return to ~oath Aft,ca
 Pit>bura, Jat, -6 .n. mn were Killed amt four rerlu,> ' lujured d. {,
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-04
NOW IN
 THL:: TO.L-S
4 Well knoWn Former
 Nome piCA9ocAet.

Sau Fr.uci- O, j su. |. .-t hnr2ed with the murder of her husband. Mrs. Annie Lewis, better known here ns Annie p,gsott. "Queen of the i'ickpocket>, and her brother. George Pi2gott. who i, also famed locally a- one ot the clev- eLest of light fingered workers in the coautr!. are in ia, at Seattle They were both are, e in their apartments where "Manec" Lewis wa, shot to death last nGh and the police depart ment has been asked for the records ,f the suspects.
 Annie pi2gott picked pockets fer seven years in San Francisco. In 1900 she went to Nome where she is rred>- ed with turning several substantial "tricks." She was considered the clev- crest operator in he world.