davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
PREPARATIONS COMPLETED.
Atlanta viii Entertain Baptist Young
Peoples Union Royalty.

Atlanta, July Preparations for en-
tertaining the Baptist Young Peoples
Union of America. which will meet in an
nual session in Atlanta July 9-i9. are COM
plete Cool weather is predicted for the
convention. A chorus Of thousand voices
trained by Professor Porter will render
many selections. The headquarters ofthe
gathering will be at the Piedmont hotel.
The auditorium at Piedmont park, with
seating capacity OF 5000 people. will
be used for the daily sessions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
RURAL FREE DELIVERY
METHODS TO BE CHANGED
BY wArTERso N sTEALEY.

Washington. July 1.-tSpecial) )-Unless
the fourth assistant postmaster general
is imposing upon the credulity OF Rep
resentative Thomas OF North Carolina,
the postofice department has under con-
sideration a method Of establishing rural
free delivery routes which in measure
will do away with the basis of the de-
served criticism which has been heaped
upon this branch of the public service.
Hencaforth, according to Mr.. Thomas,
who quotes Mr.. Bristow as his authority,
q member Of congress cannot have sent
to his district an inspector who will re-
port upon the feasibility Of establishing
routes as is now In vogue. Instead of this
the department viii assign inspectors to
m-e-N-e-aza-~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
ARE OFF TO BOSTON.
Alabama Educators Leave to Attend
Educational Convention.

Montgomery, July 1.-CSpecfs. J--There
will be a score or more or Y.ssore of Ala
bama school teachers leaviJsg tho state to-
the meeting of the National Educational
association. Among the educators who go
from Alabamfs are the State Superinten-
dent 1. w Hill and Mrs. Hill, President
Abercrornbie of the University of Alabama
and Miss Abercrombie, President Thach
OF the Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Miss Kennedy OF the Girls Industrial
School. Miss Liner of Evergreen, Miss
Ledyard of Montgomery and many others.
The association will meet In annual con-
vention next Monday
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
RETALIATE AGAINST
SOUTH SAYS HOPKINS
Illinois Senator Says It Shame and Disgrace That the
Southern States No Longer Have Negro Representatives
in the Legislative Halls at Washington

score OF negro congressman who repre-
sented at one time the states Of Missis-
sippi, Alabama and Louisiana" he said.
1T Is a shame and a disgrace TO these
states that there are no longer men OF
color In their congressional delegations.
1t is shame TO the nation that the
hewers of wood and the drawers Of wa
ter In those states are not represented
by men OF their own color, and until
sentiment has been aroused and these
states return negroes to congress 1t will
continue to be a disgrace to the people
OF the United States"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
TENNIS RESULTS.
seguln and Payne Win Singles In At
lanta Tournament.

Atlanta. July Following are the re-
suits OF today's play in the southern ten
mis- tournament; singles-seguin defeated
Nat Thornton. as. "a. 81; Payne defeated
C. Smith, OF. 6-2. Doubies-Broyles and
Ashe defeated Smith and Patterson. 6-4
6-3; Post and Nat Thornton defeated
Broyles and Ashe. 6-4. e-3; Seguin and
Payne defeated T1chenor ana C. Thorn
ton, s-6. 4-6. SIS. Graves and Parke de-
feated s. Smith and Howell by default.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
GREENvILLE, N. C. SWEPT
BY DESTRUCTIVE FIRE

tspacco factory. residence Of Mrs. Nellie
Harris, zeno Moore II. T. King and sew
oral smaller buildings. The heat Is so
intense that the fire department cannot
cope with the flames.
There is, besides, no adequate system Of
water works. At this hour the Christian
church and Kings hotel are threatened
with destruction.
Raleigh-At 2s9O o'clock the nre at
Greenviile is under control. HngA II
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02

Raleigh N. c., July 1.-Greenvilie, N. c.,
is on f-e. The flames started at quar-
ter to l o'clock, and the fire is now under,
full headway. No correct estimate cay
be made of the losses. but 1t is belIeyed
that they are already about 100000.
The fire started in small restaiurant
and the buildings already consumed are
the market, farmers warehouse German
& Wright's tobacco factorysr--Iordan's 8
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02

certain states. These inspectors are to
have instructions to pass upon routes
without regard to their district location
in the order by date in which they have
heen filed. This will go a long way to-
wards preventing districts represented by
republican members from hogging the
routes. A strict enforcement of such an
order would not only result In satisfying
the proportionate demands Of a constitu-
ency. Independent OF It's political complex
ion, but would at the same time take from
the shoulders Of members of congress the
burden Of looking after the establishment
OF routes.
1t is almost too much to hope that the
postoffice department has under serious
consideration the promulgation Of any
such non-partisan method Of managing
the public service.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02

Chicago, July liberalization against
the southern states that have disfran-
chised negroes was urged tonight by
United States Senator Hopkins.
Mr.. Hopkins was one Of the speakers at
meeting called for the purpose Of con-
demning the action of the persons who
took part in the Belleville. Ill, lynching
He denounced the lynchers In strong
terms and then proceeded to a discussion
of the negro question. IN my eighteen
years Of service in congress 1t has been
my pleasure to remark the ability of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
Officers Elected.

Decatur, July ESPECIALLY .)-The Morgan
County OIL and Asphalt company, with
headquarters at Hartselle, have elected
officers as follows: Samuel Blackwell,
New Decatur, president; J. A. Rountree
Birmingham, secretary and treasurer;
DR.. d. w. Day. Hartselle. general mana
ger. This company owns several thous-
and acres of valuable oil and asphalt
land and are now making arrangements
to develop these lands at an early date
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
Fireman Killed In Collision.

Knoxville, Tenn, July lin a col
lision between two freight trains on
the Virginia and Southeastern railroad
Fireman H. L. Kain of Bristol, Tenn,
was instantly killed and Engineer r.
G. Clowers of Bristol fatally injured.
Engineer Sumpter and Fireman Bon
durant of the eastbound train jumped.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
TermInaI Company to Meet.

washington, July 1.-The annual meet
ing Of the Washington Terminal COM
pany. which Is building the new terminals
and station in this city at cost OF $14-
100000, will be held in Washington on
Thursday. The terminal companys stock
is equally divided between the BaltI-
more and Ohio and Pennsylvania rail-
roads. and the agreement provides that
the control shall alternate each year. Un-
der these conditions, A. J. cassatt will be
elected president, vice L. b. Lore Of the
Baltimore and Ohio. who has been prssi-
dent for the past year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
WANTS CHILD WIFE.
Gen. cassIus M. Clay Calls Continually
for Woman Who Deserted Him.

Louisville. KY, July LA special from
Lexington says:
Gen. cassius M. Clay, the venerable
sage of Whitehall, has written to his
former child wife. Dora Richardson
Brock, whose husband was killed by a
train in Illinois several days ago asking
her to come back and remain with him
the rest of his life. Gen. Clay realizes
that he has only short time to live and
he has called continually for his young
wife ever since she got divorce from him
and married Brock
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
BOND Is FIXED.
Preliminary Hearing In Case Of Byron
TrammelI Closes Suddenly.

Montgomery. July 1.-(special. 1.-THE
preliminary hearing in the case Of Byron
Trammell, charged with the murder of
Charles Taylor, was suddenly terminated
this morning when court reconvened. The
attorneys for the state and the defense
had agreed upon bond fixed at $1,000, and
Justice Screws announced this as his de-
csion In the case. The case goes to the
MONTGOMERY county grand fury.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
Transport Sherman Sails.

San Francisco. July 1.-The army
transport Sherman sailed today for
Manila via Guam with 112 saloon pas
sengers, one squadron of the Twelfth
cavalry and the Seventeenth infantry.
Newly coined Filipino pesos worth ST.
0.00C and $4,000 In gold were taken
on the transport
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02

Guthrie. o. T.. July 1.-The st. Louis,
Ell Reno and Western Railroad company.
a branch of the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas. projected southwest from Guth-
rie into Texas. today filed with the ter
ritorial secretary notice of an increase
in the capital stock from 100000 to 81
10000. Contracts for the construction
work have been let
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
-sa~----------
LARNED TAKES FIRST PRIZE.
Round Robin Tennis Tournament al
Philadelphia Comes to an End.

Philadelphia, July 1.-The Round Robin
tennis tournament on the grounds of the
Germantown Cricket club, In which w. A.
Larned. the national champion, BeaI. c.
Wright, champion of Massachusetts, and
w. j. Clother the Pennsylvania state and
intercollegiate champion. were entered
came to an end today, and Larned won
nrst prize. Clother captured second place
me nnal match In the tournament was
between Barned and Wright and the NAT
ional champion won three of the four sets
played.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
RequIsItIon Asked.

Guthrie. o. T.. July 1.-Governor Fergu-
son today issued a requisition on Govern
or Durbin OF Indiana for the return to
Lawton Of John Roberts arrested at Mt
Vernon and charged with the murder Of
J. H. Higgfnbotham and his two sons
near Sterling. Okla. In December. 1901
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
Receiver Appointed.

Charlotte. N. c.. July Capt. David
Clark was today appointed receiver OF
the Ada cotton mills in this city. The
mill will be sold on August Is, and will
probably be bought by stockholders.
who will reorganize and operate it on
q new basis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02

Washington, July 1.-Lieutenant
General Miles vii leave tomorrow for
Chickamauga Park for the purpose of
inspecting the Seventh cavalry in their
new quarters in that military reserva-
ton. The inspection will be made on
July T.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
Shot In a Duel.

Rhine, Ca, July John d. Nc
Ranie was fatally shot on the street
here In duel at arms length with
Henry Lancaster. Pistols of heavy
calibre were used and FIVE of Lancas-
ter's bullets struck McRanie, who can
not recover. Lancaster was only
slightly wounded. The difficulty grew
out OF litigation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02

MOBILE EMPLOYEES DISMISSED.
With Violating Civil Service
Rules In Office.

Mobile, July f.-(Special. )-Orders were
received direct from Washington today
dismissing from the service four employees
of the Mobile postoffice on the charge of
violations Of the civil service rules. What
the specific charges are Is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
ARRESTS FOLLOW
ALABAMA LYNCHINC

Chattanooga, July IA special
to the Times from Scottsboro,
where the negro Duggs was
1ynched a few nights ago for as
saulting Miss Smith, states that
Albert Smith, brother of the girl;
Waller McCutheon, Roy Kelly.
Robert Brannen and ward Har-
ris have been arrestea ,nnec-
ton with the lynchinss 'sed
with murder.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
Sir Thomas at Newport.

Newport, r. l.. July 1.--sir Thomas
Upton arrived here today to attend the
third race of the present series between
Reliance, Constitution and Columbia
scheduled for today. The early morning
weather conditions were cloudy sky
and utter absence Of wind
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
Peter Appeals to Austria.

London, July 1.-The correspondent
of the Standard at Odessa says that a
report is current there that King Peter
has appealed to the czar and the EN-
peror OF Austria not to press the
punitive demands. He purposes to
Danish criminals on military pensions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
Snow In Montana.

Butte. Mont. July 1.--snow began to
fall at o'clock this afternoon, and the
indications are that the fall will be heavy.
Indianapolis. July l.--Today war the
hottest Of the year. the Thermometer reg
tsfcrins ninety-three
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02

Hitchcock. Okla. July 1.--oiven Alyea.
an engineer, jealous Of his young Wits,
shot and killed her and then shot him
self fatally.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-02
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Aiabama Fair Thursday and :
Friday; light southerly winds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-20
NOT TITO PERSONALITIES.

1T the recent launching in Philadelphia Of the
armored cruiser euusylvauia John u. Long,
the former Secretary OF the Navy, told IN anus
ing yarn about a sailor
L used to know he said, in my oyhood in
Maine "a sailor Of u religious cast OF mind. This
sailor and a magistrate once took me fishing.
I had good luck and 50 had the sailor, but
the magistrates luck was very poor. He didn't
set uibhle. During the time l hauled in eight
fish and the sailor seventeen the magistrates
cork never SO much as bobbed. He sat the
bank. with nothing TO say. smoking modify.
Suddenly lie hooked a tremendous 1sh-a
five FOUNDER at least. just he was about to
land this fish his line broke and 1t got away
He dashed down his pipe and for several
minutes he swore dreadfuIy. The sailor took
him to task.
' You ought 20 be- ashamed he said. mag
istrate like YOU. one that's supposed to set an
example. cursing and swearing Ike a street
rowdy-before this here boy. too. You. a mag
istrate"
"Oh. it amt magistrate that I'm swear
ing It's a fisherman says the other.
CO. That's all right about that now said the
sailor. but in the hereafter. when the devil
takes the fisherman what viii become of the
magistrateY"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-20

| day, how gay the prospect The Chicagoan rises
| on a morning showing a sky blue as Como
waters, sunlight streaming into his room in a
great inspiring flood, the lake without sparkling
and exquisite. He throws open the window TO
| drink in all the beauty and freshness, to thank
God for such a days beginning. As the sash
! lightly responds to his touch there comes in
| through the open easement that which he for
the moment of Inspiration had forgotten-th
| heavy oppressive, disgust suggestive atmos-
phere that enyelops the huge prairie town on
the shores Of Lake Michigan. He closes the
window with bang. ana for him all the uplift
has gone out of the day. 1t is a day on which
many pigs to lee turned into sausage. many
steers will below their last. much lard will lee
manufactured.
The incense rises from ten thousand pots. or
watts. whatever names they have-by any
name the smells the same-and is carried 10y
every breeze that blows; carried imTartiauy il
would seem. Now north. now south. now eas;.
now west. is visited by the tardy departer: and
there are times when it would appear cyclo.ie
forces were driving over and in, all parts of tha
town at once this retributiye reminder Of the
mighty slaughter within her gates.
In the great library, with its beautiful. clear.
green and white mosaics the iusiliaus pig pe.e-
trates; it clings TO the volumes leaves its breath
a blur the polished marble. irritates thu
reader, and halts the mood Of calm content one
encourages when browsing among books. At
the Art Institute too il obtrudcs forcing its
way past the big bronze lions supposed 70 DO
guard duty at the entrance; through NAL
odorous haze one looks at OLD masters. AT Corot
landscapes. at The Song Of the Lark" out
even in the parks. which should lie full of
sweet airs that give delight and hurt not" the
pig is in evidence.
1t almost turns one into 4 vegetarian. one
thinks with favor of the strong. but whole
some odor OF the onion; one remembers pleas
antly the penetrative fumes that fill the room
on days the succulent cabbage is boiled: one
looks with less reproach on the garlic scented
Italian. Anything rather than that warm, fatty
smell anything rather than the odors of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-20

smoking flesh, steaming hides, dishorned horns.
And yet the stOckyards seem the city's chief
show place. When princely guest tours the
continent and takes in Chicago, there is a coach
and four ready to meet him and whirl him first
Of all to the region given over to the pig. No
detail of the animals last moments or his post
humOus career is allowed to escape the princes
notice. When savant If world wide reputa-
ton for knowledge and culture stops off a day
in the big town, the pig has prior claims. the
university on the Midway secondary. And the
gentler sex. too, must pay homage. Actress.
prima donna, society leader, each is expected
to make her bow.
London has her drawing room where royalty
receives; Chicago her stockyards, where the pig
holds court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-20
Rum. WITH ANNEX TO THE LEFT.
The Detroit Photographic CO.

rses. Beauty Of architecture, thorough utili-
alton q space and substantial character, are
Re characteristics OF the modern structures
.at occupy nearly al the space in the down
.au business district Of Chicago.
The celebration Hiu begin on September 20,
though ChieaEos civic history from the orig
.- settlement, really began with the estab-
-fr.ert q I'.-t Dearborn. on August i, 1903.
.- tlc one LlIlTllth anniversary Zen upon
se.st = last. il WAS deemed advisable how
-.~ by IL. public spirited men who projected
.s have carried out the plans fo- the jubilee
..t owing 90 the city being practically depleted
E some OF The best element in what is the mid
.r.uer period. the festivities be postponed until
.s month. which marks the return TO town OF
....a-oaus Who are eager to participate in the
.,.r.ltlou.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-20
10 SUPREME IN CHIC.1GO.

Of course IL is Chicago. Beautiful FOR situa-
1r. refreshed 1y airs from the great inland
..s .frea 5sd 30 loulezards bo-dere3 with spa
..r.e tasteful homes homes q millionaires, IL
..s f.l-f.ralree. and yet-and yet there is some
rfrr lacking. rather something too much.
e4r-ethiug that lies heavy upon the heart OF
B.. Gown. like gum or grief. the burdened ever
.e,f,.5s q the load. no matter how fair TIA
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-05-21
Reduced Rates.

On account OF the Convention Of the
German Baptist Brethren, at Belle
fontaine, Ohio, May 30 to June 1, in
elusive, the Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
will sell tickets To Bellefontain and re-
turn at the following rates -
Sunbury, Pa, $l8 20.
Harrisburg, Pa, Sl6.7O
Selinsgrove, Pa, Sl8.25.
And at prOportiOnate rates from in
termediate points and from stations on
the Cumberland Valley Railroad. Tick
cts will also be sold from Reading at
rate ofsls.75 for the round trip. Tick
ets will be sold from May y to June =,
inclusive, aud will he good to return
leaving BellefOntaine not later than
June 8. BY deposit Of tickets not later
than June s an extension of return
limit to June 30 may be obtained.
For further information apply To
Ticket Agents.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-05-21
SWiNE EFCRp.

Mrs. Sallie Schroyer of Philadelphia
is spending some time with her sister,
Mrs. Amos Bowersox.
\. II. Smith, wife and children OF
Globe Mills, spent sunday with John
Shannon.
Bert , Beaver lett for Homestead on
ThursG.i.
Mis-. Ii. 2. Beaver is spending some
time at Nintondale with her hus-
band.
Benz Hembach Of New Berlinyisit-
cd James Dietrich and family sun
day,
Ralph Mitchell of Kresmer spent
saturday in town.
Boyd Stetler intends to paint his new
residence.
Mrs. Lewis Miller spent several days
at treeburg, recently.
Mrs. l.. E. Wetzel and daughter are
visiting her sister Mrs. Long at Pfoutz
Valley,
Mrs. w. Nevin Engel and daughter
of Lansiord.
Mrs. Joe Bostian and Mrs. Francis
Shatfer and son of Sunbury dined AT
the home of w. A. Smith, Wednes-
day.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-05-21
NUMBER 20.
Pennsylvania r. K. Notices.

On account Of the Convention Of the
Old Order German Baptist Brethren, at
Wakarussa, Ind, May 81 to June 3,
inclusive, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell tickets to Wakarusa
and return at the following rates -
Sunbury, Pa, 5000
Harrisburg, Pa, 5000.
SeIinsgrove, Pa, $3.50.
And at proportionate rates from in
termediate points and from stations on
the Cumberland Valley Railroad.
Tickets will also be sold from Reading
at rate Of 5000 for the round trip.
Tickets will be sold from May q to 81,
inclusive, and will be good to return
within thirty days from date Of sale.
For further information apply To
Ticket Agents.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-05-21
COURT HOUSE CHIPS.
Deeds Recorded.

Deeds Recorded.
A. Pardee and wife to Jacob d. Sch
rader 3l8 .. 132 p. In Adams twp. 500,
Chas. Miller and wife To the Penna.
r. r. Co., lot .. and 662-lOO0 of an
aero In Penn twp. for 500.
d. 8. Boyer and wife to NJ. Msngel
and A. Garman, Ill u. in Perry twp.
$780,.
Haszn BosAr " = rank A. Bryilj.naa
lot in Port Trevorton, 500.
J. M. Meyer and wife to Carbon See
bold, 20 p. in Middleburg, $40.
Letters Granted.
Letters of Adm. in the estate of Ed
ward Wagner late of West Beaver twp
decd. were granted to w. J. Tresster
Letters of adm. C. 7. A. in the estats
of Susannah Hendricks late Of Adam:
twp. were granted to J. Middleswarth
Wills Pr0bated.
The last will and Testament of g. B
Shatfer late of Washington twp, Pa.
deed. was probated and letters tesla
mentary thereto were granted to VIM
Meyer who is named as executor, the
children are the heirs.
The last will and testament of J. L
Kline late of Adams twp. decd. wa'
probated and letters testamentary wer,
granted to c. NJ. Ingram who is namet
as executor; the widow and children u!
the heirs.
The last will an testament of Eliza
beth krick late of West Beaver twp.
decd. was probated and letters thereto
granted to Amanda krick who il
named as ex. and heir.
The last will and testament of Jane
Aursnd late of Adams twp. decd. wa.
probaled and letters thereto granted Il
Sallie j. Aurand, the wife, who II
named as .executrix; the wife and son
are the heirs.