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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
A Curious Word.

The word Benjamin" is a significant example of the influence of custom on the English language According to the Rev. F. Gotham Brewer the noted English philologist, the word signines "a smart overcoat, so called from tailor of the name, and rendered popular by its association with Joseph's coat of many colors.'" Peacock the English humorist, in his 'Melincourt," says: Sir Telegraph proceeded to peel and emerge from his four benjamins, like a butterfly from its chrysalis;" and, else- where, referring to a different character, writes: His heart Is. seen to beat through his upper benjamin" Lock hart, In his Life of Scott,' speaks of "a vastly scientific and rather grave professor in a smooth, drab benjamin. !" George Ade, of Fables in Slang" fame, garbs his hero in fawn-colored benja- min.
 Though the word is used by writers in a humorous sense as a matter of fact, since Alfred Benjamin X Co.,, the we'll known New York manufacturers, have been advertising their fine garments, cus- tom has not only brought the meaning back to it's original definition, but has also caused it to apply to mems clothes in general. This is certainly a remark able illustration of the effect of whole some popularity.
 Benjamin clothes are for sale in this city exclusively by J. Blach X Son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
LAND TO BE RECLAIMED.
Five Thousand Acres of Dismal
 Swamp Land" Will Be Drained.

Knoxville. November 9,-Five thousand acres of the Dismal swamp land' near Norfolk Va, are to be reclaimed by the Franklin Land and Lumber company, composed of Ohio men. John B. Lewis of Somerset, Ky, who has accepted the po- sition of agent and foreman for the com many. passed through Knoxville today en route for Norfolk Lewis says the land was bought originally for it's timber, but since 1t has been cleared 1t has been found to be very fertile.
 The work of ditchng and draining the land has already begun and hundreds of men are to be put to work. It is the in- tention of the company to raise all kinds of vegetables and later to engage in cat tie raising on an extensive scale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
ON THE RACE TRACK
At New York.

New York, November 9.-Sweet Alice in winning the Green Point stake, six fur longs, the feature event at Jamaica to- day ran the distance in 1:12 3-5. Mamie Worth lowered the mile and seventy yards record by four-ffths of second, while Race King equalled the five and one-half furlong record. Weather fine, track fast.
 First race five and one-half furlongs- Race King, 122 (Odom), to ?, won; Oris- kny, 1O2 (TreubeD 100 to 1, second; Reli- ance, no (O'NeiD, Il to 5, third. Time, TOT 1-5.
 Second race, selling. mile and sixteenth -Unmasked, lO7 (Fuller), even, won; Lady Potentate, 1O3 (Redfern), to l, second; All Gold. 1OS (Burns). g to 5, third. Time, 1:47.
 Third race, the Green Point stakes, six furlongs-Sweet Alice, 95 (O'Brien), to l, won Irene Lindsey, 105 QHiggins)' to 5, second; King Pepper, 10S (Fuller), to l, third. Time 1l2 3-5.
 Fourth race handicap. mile and furlong River Pirate 116 (Gannon), to 5, won; Tribes Hill, 1l5 (Pickering), to 2 second; Brgand, 1O5 (O'NeiD, to l, third. Time, 1:54.
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Robinhood 1o9 (Redfern) 10 to l. won: Sir Rob Roy, l0S (Burns), to l, second: Belle of Portland, 109 (Boissen), to 1, third. Time, 1:15.
 Sixth race, mile and seventy yards Mamie Worth l03 tBurns), : to lO won; Buttons, 97 (Redfern), ito 2, second Satire. Ill (Pickering). 100 to 1, third. Time, 144a4.
 Entries for Today.
 First race, lightweight handicap. six furlongs-Grdle, 135; Athlena, 1S4; Home stead, llS; c. Whittier, The Guardsman, tain, 12l; Mlady Love, 120; Emergency, 1i5; Ostrich, 1l3; Genesee. San Reno, llO.
 Second race, selling. mile and seventy yards-Ernest Parham. 107; Ethics, l06; G. Whittier 105; Early Eve. 10S; Arden, 102; Animosity, Gaviota, 99; Ella Snyder, 9S; Dark Planet s4
 Third race. handicap, five and half furongs-Wizard llS; Julia M Emerg- ency, Crown Prince. Sais. 113: Pot Roger, 112 Ostrich. M. Theo, III; Prince Salm Salm, llO; Niskayuma, 10S; Reticent, 102; Redman, Ikky, l06; Belle of Bell Meade, 105; Duncan. 10i.
 Fourth race, Mineola handicap. mile and sixteenth-Wild Thyme, 113; Stamp Ing Ground. Ill., Sheriff Bell. 1o6; Colon say. &.
 Fifth race. five and half furlongs--Toi San, Silver Dream Palette 103 Esher Leaf. Belle of Wakefield, Clear the Arena, Trossaches. Bandilla. Missing Link. 99.
 Sixth race mile and seventy yards Sir Shep Mart Mullen, Pigeon, no; La
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
ALABAMA DEFEATS
 THE LOUISIANIANS
VISITORS DID SOME GOOD WORK, BUT COULD NOT WITHSTAND ONSLAUGHT OF THE VARSITY BACKS-SCORE 1s TO O.

Tuscaloosa, November 9.-(Special)- Tuscaloosa witnessed the. first game Of football that it has had the pleasure of seeing this season on the campus this afternoon when the University of Ala bama defeated the University of Louis jana by a score of IS to 0.
 Alabama played good game from start to finish, their best work was done by Burks, Smith, MeMahon and Wyatt
 A 65-yard run and a touchdown by Smith was the feature of the game.
 The Louisiana boys did some good work, but were unable to withstand the on- slaughts of the Alabama backs.
 The two teams play the same forma- tions and same style of game free from tricks and end runs. It was the case of which was the stronger and in the con test Louisiana went down, but only after a game struggle. Their stars in the game were Fontenot, Gueno and Martin.
 The line up of the two teams follows:
 Alabama Position. Louisiana. Redden.... .........r. g..... ........ .Fahey Oates, Fortune.....L g....... ..... Edwards Boyles, McQueen....r. t..... ......... klock Peavy... .............L t.. ....... .Guidney Gwin ............. c. ..... ..Strayton Sherrill.... ..,.r. e..... ....BateS Lodge... ...L e..... ....Martin Wyatt (C0..........q. b...... Coleman CO Smith,. .... ...r. h. b..... .... ...Gueno Burls.... ........l h. b. Kennedy Howell McMahon.. ........f. b.... ..... Fontenot
 Referee Heyworth. Umpire-Tutwier. Length of halves 25 and 25. Score: Ala bama IS; Louisiana O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
400 MINERS ON STRIKE.
Disagreement In Tennessee as to the
 Method of Weighing Coal.

Chattanooga, Ga, November 9.-A spec ial to the Times from Whitewell, Tenn, says:
 Four hundreds miners struck here this morning on account of a disagreement be- tween them and the company as to the method of weighing coal The coal Is dumped into large metal basket and weighed At times there is from ten to twenty pounds of coal in the basket when work begins, the company insisting on balancing the scales with this coal in them and let them so remain during the day. The men insist that this method would reduce the weight of what ever amount of coal was in the basket in the morning from each car during the day for that reason declined to work until this is adjusted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Passenger Agents in Pensacola.

Pensacola. Fla, November 9.-Five hundred members of the Travelling Pas senger Agents association left here to- night on two special trains for New Or leans, where the association will hold It's sessions. The party arrived this morn Ing and were the guests of the Louis- vile and Nashville railroad. The com pany's new steamer the b. o. Saltmarsh was boarded by the party and made d run out into the gulf. Afterwards a din- ner was served on the beach at the Santa Rosa life saving station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Schooner Ashore.

Aberdeen, Wash, November 9-The schooner C. A. Thayer owned by E. K Wood & Co., of San Francisco has gone ashore on the Spit at the entrance to Grays harbor. Heavy seas are running and tugs are unable to reach her The extent of her injuries are unknown, but it is believed the destruction of the vessel is probable. Capt. Minsen and his crew remained aboard in hope that the vessel would be saved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
MARION DEFEATED
 IN GREAT CONTEST University High School Wins After Hard Football Battle HODGES MAKES DROP KICK With Three Minutes to Play, 5irming- ham Boy Sends Ball Through Mar
 ion's Goal and cinches Game
 By Score of ii to 5.
HODGES MAKES DROP KICK

Without exception the University High school football team and the squad from Marion Military institute played the prettiest game ever witnessed on the West End gridiron. After two hours 'af hard fighting the University High school boys overpowered their opponents and scored a well earned victory of Il to 5.
 From the moment the ball was kicked off the boys went ct each other with vim and though they were light not a clumsy play marred the beauty of the contest.
 The spectacular feature of the game oc- cured in the last three minutes of play when Hodges dropped back to the 30 yard line and before the end rushes could block him sent a drop kick whirlng through Marion's goal This added five points to the University High schools score and practically einched the victory.
 Beautiful Drop Kick.
 The ball at the time was on Marion's 25 yard line and the Birmingham lads had twelve or fifteen yards to gain. With only three minutes to play Hodges saw his opportunity and almost unawares to Marion he quickly dropped back and put. ting his toe square into the ball drove it to the mark like shot. A few scrim- images followed the next kickoff and time was called.
 The University High school showed ex- cellent training and though much ligter than their opponents played with a spirit that was admirable. On line buck ing they never faltered, but went through the Marion line as if thrown from a cata- putt. Their end runs worked like a clock, and not once did the youngsters blunder on a play.
 On the other hand Marion played an ex- cellent game and could gain almost at will but were apparently weak on defense notwithstanding their superior weight. They used the tandem buck, tackles back and other plays instituted by Pennsyl- vania. The university boys used practi- cally the same plays and this made the game still prettier and more closely matched. Both teams worked the quarter back kick and repeatedly ran the quarter back around the ends for good gains.
 One Touchdown Didn't Count.
 A sensational feature of the game which
 
 spectator did not understand, occurred In the last half when after Marion had fumbled the ball Ward broke through the line, picked up the pigskin and m ade fifty yard run for a touchdown. To the dismay of the crowd the officials called 1 him back as the whistle had sounded be- fore he got the ball. Tn ruling of the off, cials was correct but it was disappoint- ing to the crowd.
 Hood Montgomery, Hodges and Hunter all did star work for the University High school and every man in the line did his share.
 For Marion the stars were Johnson, Eubanks, Thompson, Carter and Hannon. Unfortunately the crowd was small and this beautiful exhibition of football failed to pay expenses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
At clncinnati.


 Cincinnati, Ohio. November 9.-Four fa' vorites won at Latonia today over fast track. The only exciting finish Of th' day was that between Dan Mckenna and Thane, in the fourth race. After fierce drive through the stretch, Dar McKenna got the decision by head. ln the jumping race, Eva Mckee ran into the fence. The race was won by tne favorite, Charawind. Flint Lock fqur- year-old gelding, by Knight of Ellershe- Flash in the Pan, died at Latonla today from fever. He was the property ol J. K. Hughes and was valued at $oooO Weather pleasant.
 First race, mile-Circus Girl 92 (PauD' 9 to ?, won: Mnehelie, 97 (Austin)' b to 1, second: Chantrelle, 97 (S. Bonner)' to 1, third. Time-1:H
 Second race, five furlongs-Proof Read CT, 100 (S. .Bonner). 5 to ?. won; Commo- dore, 106 CD. Austin), 16 to D, second; Harfang, 1O6 (Minder), D to l, third Time-1; ;09l4.
 Third race, mile and one-sixteenth- Dan McKenna, 104 CD. Austim, to D. won; Thane, 105 (S. Bonner), to 7, sec ond; Brief, 90 c. McIntyre), to l third. Time-1:4s.
 Fourth race, steeplechase, short course -Chariwind, 15S CMcHugh), to 3, won' Itacatiara, 135 (Southerland, 20 to | second; Sea Pirate, 13S (Brodie), 40 to l. third. Time-3;03A.
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Morning Star 108 IS. Bonner), to ?, won; Anna Hastings, 100 GIL Phillipsl, 20 to l, sec ond Miss Millie, 100 CW. Austin), to l. third. Time-115 3-5.
 Sixth race, mile-Anto Lee, 105 (S. Bon neD, Il to 5. won:. Flaneur, l05 Monroe), 20 to l, second; Adelante, 1O5 Uindsey), 5 to l. third. Time-1:42.
 Entries for Today.
 First race. six and a half furlongs- Harlem Lane. 106; King Rose, Barbara Freitschie, Pompino, The Meteor, Satchel' Premus, 104: Ange. Lottie L 1OS; Dutch Comedian. Taxman, 107; Eva's Darling, 109; The CaXton, 110.
 Second race. six furlongs-Judge Denton 1O9 Athena, Quidman, Trevier, l06' En- writ, Morning Star. Silk Maid, Armorer' 103 Folies Berger, Ben Adkins, 1l0; Dun- more, 100; Sane To Mo, 113
 Third race, selling, mile-Christine A, 96i Barney Dreyfus, Joe Ross, Banwell Ruth Parrish, 80; Filmorie Mint Bed. John Yerkes, Ethel Wheat, 104; Overland Moore. 92 Flora Bright, 94; Loves La bour, 97.
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Carl Kahler, 107 Honey Moon. Oneonta, Little Emmy, e7; Orfeo. Rossmond, Coruscate, 1O2; Col onnade Red Raven, Geisha Girl 96; Au- tumn Leaves, 101 Bardoph, 105.
 Fifth race mile and a half. selling Prism, Tom Hall, Faraday, Jr Hayward Hunter, Pathos, Albert Vale, Curate, 9S Goo Goo. 9S; Dungarven Eda Riley, 102 Barney Burke, 91; Sailors Dream 93i Melbourne, Eclipse. 99.
 Sixth race. six and a half furlongs sell ing-Quiz. Embry Loveable, Arachue, Grand Mary. The Boer, Miss Golightly 1O4; Khaki 1O7; Dave Simmons, Naulahka, Morous, 109.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Mrs. winslow,s soothino svrun.

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA Sold by druggists in every part Of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow . Soothing syrup and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEErHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. IL SOOIhkS ,he CHILD. SOtrENS the GUMS. Ar LAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND EoLiC, and is twenty-five cents a bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Kid Broad Defeats Callahan.

New Orleans. La, Nov. 9.-Kid Broad defeated Tom Callahan in a ten-round bout before the Southern Athletic Club tonight The decision was on points, Callahan did the best long range fight ing, while Broad dealt most punishment at close quarters. Major Ned Violett was the referee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Americans Are Whipped.

London, November 9.-At the National Sporting club tonight "Jo" Bowker of Manchester defeated "Alf" Fellows of Chicago in the ninth round for the bantam weight championshop At Newcastl ''Pedlar' Palmer an English pugilist de- feated George Dixon, American, in a twen- ty-round contest for the 120 pound cham pionshlp of the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Dr.. l. K. Rainey Dead.

St. Augustine, Fla November 9-Dr l. K. Rainey died at his home here to- day, He was born in Illinois and was a surgeon in the northern army during the Civil war, and was in Gen. Fitzhugh Lees corps during the war with Spain He was department commander of the G. A. R., and one of the most prominent physicians in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Linens and Towels

Housewives whose linen closets need replenishing are offered an unusually good opportunity in these price spe- cials." The qualities are excellent prices extraordinary.
 $500 dozen, Webbs celebrated "dew bleach" hemstitched Huck Towels. soc for hemstitched Center Pieces, Sideboard and Dresser Scarfs-im- ported samples $2.50 for heavy hand-loom Morayian Damask Napkins, recommended for their good wearing qualities. $5.75 for all-linen hemstitched Din ner Set3-2R-yard cloth and one dozen Napkins to match. $1.65 for fringed Bed Spreads, new patterns for brass beds-combinati spread and valance.
 SOILED DAMASK REMNANTS Soiled Cloths and Napkins at almost one-half.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
To Secure investigation.

New Orleans, La, Nov. 9.-Tonights s session of the Four States League was an experience meeting, in which our inn migration agents and representatives of commercial bodies detailed plans that had been tried to induce settlers from the North These plans have met with varying success, and the exchange of re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Explosion at Powder Works.

Knoxville November 9.-The mixing room of the Jellico powder works at Jel- lico, Tenn, blew up this afternoon, se- Verely shaking the town setting fire to the building and destroying 1t and all machinery. Two workmen were seriously injured Loss S3000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Corset Department

At 59c, special value Corset, in white; sizes IS to 24, 59c.
 We are exclusive agents for the cele- brated "Redfern" Corsets, handmade and whalebone, $2.5V and up.
 We offer the most extensive line of the $1oo Corsets to be found in Ala bama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
General Branch's Widow Dead.

widow of the Confederate, Gen. L o. Branch, who was killed while leading his brigade at sharpsburg, died here tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Ladies' Kid Gloves
 Price 75C.

We've decided to forcibly present the good features of our Glove Department, so have arranged for a sale of Al $1.00 values in Imported Dress Kid, pique sewed, Mocha anA Driving Gloves, all sizes; also white. This is Birming-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Tribesmen Invade Cape Colony.

Berlin. November 9.-The German consul at Capetown telegraphs that the Bondelz- war tribesmen have invaded Cape Colony and have had an encounter with the cape police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10

bor, Heir Apparent. Daughter of the Post, Sentinel. Pass Book, Trepan Burn ing Glass. Dinna Forget Grantsdale, Aminte, Love Knot. Nuitblanche US.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10

suits is expected to. help shape a gen. eral plan to aid the movement for im- migration much of which Is constantly being secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10

Monthly tickets to Ensley and Bessemer sold on first and last day of each month.
 B. R. l.. & P. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Our Special Sale Of
 Notions

Best Glycerine Soap, 4c cake, per
 dozen. =. -. ......... 39c Witch Hazel Soap, cakes in
 box, per box. ...... 1oc Best quality 6-cord Spool Cotton,
 per dozen. :. :. ...... soc Sweetwater Pearl Buttons, two
 dozen on card, per card. ....... 1oc Children's Velvet Grip Hose Sup
 porters, per pair. r............. 15c School Bags, with rings, all col
 ors; were soc price. ......... 35c Large size Ink Tablets. ... Sc Black Sewing Silk, 50-yard spools Sc Ladies' and Childrens Wrist
 Purses, assorted colors and
 sizes ... . =. =. ......... 2oc Ladies' Purses, the s1 kind, in
 black, brown, red and gray.... 52c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
R;G!]lIl3a!E] ;;'!,|l, ] lII'|l;[II!E WOmen'S UnderWear r,

Nunsng The fitting best wearing and made Were would not keep continually reminding you properly fitted until have Non-shnng and perfect satisfaction This hggrade Underwear costs no more thanE ordinary Controlled Caeen Bros for Birmingham. The veyE prices every quality Munng Vests Tights and Unons you Weshow them three weights live soft Australian weights appropriate all climates and
 n arnot found in any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Art Silks, 3c.

We sell the "Heminway" Art Silks, no other silk in Birmingham equals it, greater number of shades than others, gloss and finish unsurpassed; our price Sc skein.
 Small spools Embroidery Silks, for merly 1c spool, reduced to 5c per dozen, all shades.
 A line of Fancy Materials fully up to the standard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10

Have you paid your Light billp Pay today and save your discount
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
The Iine-Up.

lineup of the two teams was as
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-26
ward and aft this belt will have a uniform

ward and aft this belt will have . uniform
thickness Of three and q half inches.
Five-inch armor will surround the six
inch guns at the four corners Of the super
structure upon the main deck. The four
eight-inch guns are mounted on two bal
anced turTets, with slanting faces, having
Armor six and six and a half inches thick.
A belt Of cellulose, extending from bow TO
stern, above the protective deck, Will.
automatically. plug all shot holes admit
ting the water.
The lighting force Of Colorado lie conferred
principally in two batteries. 1t Will carry
q main battery of four up-to-date eight
inch and fourteen six-inch rapid-nre rifles;
a secondary battery of eighteen four
Founders and twelve three-pounders, and a
supplemental force OF eight o~ne-pounders.
two neld pieces, two machine guns and six
automatic guns for service on the bridge
and in the tops.
The elght-inch gum are designed to IRE
only every nifty seconds and the six-inch
guns are expected to IRE three times a
minute.
The contract price of Colorado was
Sc. $50. 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-26
IS COMMITTED FOR PERJURY
william Duquette VIII Come Before
District Court for Trial at Term
beginning Tomorrow.

FREMONT, Neb., April 25.-(special.)-
The examination Of William Duquette ON
the charge Of perjury in connection with
the taking of a deposition in a libel case
Of Daniels against Hammond and others
here in October last was held before JUS
tice of the Peace Dame yesterday and the
defendant was bound over to the district
court. In default Of bail he was committed
to Jail.
The case attracted considerable attention
on account Of It's sensational nature and
also by reason Of the Law points Involved.
The defense was that as the deposition was
never actually completed and never signed
by the witness, any false therein,
though made wilfully and with full knowl-
edge of their untruth, would not constitute
perjury. The case will come up for trial
at the next term, of the district court which
convenes on Monday.
The Omaha Mrs. Duquette. supposed to be
Mrs. Duquette No. 2, was in the city yes
terday. She seems to entertain nj hard
feelings toward Duquette and probably will
not hle any complaint against him should
he be released.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-26
KELLEY, STGER & co. Farnan and Fifteenth Streets,

James s. Parker. Tenth cavalry, the com
panies at Sheridan, Newcastle and Buffalo
and the battery at Basin. Colonel Joseph
B. Girard, assistant surgeon general, chief
surgeon Department Of Missouri, will pro-
Deed to forts Crook. Niobrara and Robin
son for the inspection Of medical hospital
departments at those posts.
Condition of Wyoming Banks.
The report OF the condition Of the wyo-
ming national banks on April 9 shows loans
and discounts increased to $4,62s, III. Gold
holdings fell to S263, 455. and individual de-
posits showed a decline to IS, 24s,14s Az
GRACE reserve held was $16.5S.
Postmasters appointed: Iowa.. p.
Doehler, Ion, Allamakee county. South
Dakota-George J. Clark. Hetland, Kings
bury county. John F. Humphrey was today
appointed clerk in Grand Island, Neb., post
ONCE.
Steele A. Bryant was today appointed
regular and William Reynolds substitute
rural free delivery letter carrier at Te-
kamah. Neb.
On May 10 a civil service examination IL
to be held at South Omaha and at Des
Moines and Davenport. "a. and May IS at
Sioux City for postofice clerk and letter
carriers in postofices of those cities.