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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10
ENSLEY
Police Make a Catch of Brass Thieves
 and Deserve Great Credit.

Ensley, April 9.-(Special)-Last night about o'clock Special Policeman Miller discovered two negroes stealing brass from the warehouse Of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company at the furnace. When he confronted them they broke and ran, leaving their wagon be- hind. The officer took charge of the wagon and reported the affair to Police men Rust and Patton. At 10 o'clock Of- ficer Rust apprehended two negroes be- tween Tuxedo park and the old fair grounds. These two negroes boarded the South Ensley car at Tuxedo park, and when questioned by the officer made many contradictory statements. MT. Rust placed them under arrest but while transferring them from one car to an- other, one of them broke and ran. The officer made a grab at him and would have succeeded in holding his man had it not been for the interference of Train master Berry, who, mistaking the officer for the escaped man, grabbed him. By the time Policeman Rust had succeeded in making MT. Berry understand that he was mistaken and had gottn free, the fleeing negro was too far gone to be stopped then. MT. Rust fired three shots at him. but to no effect. The other negro was landed in Jail and soon after his in- carceration made a clean breast of the whole proceedings; also telling his part ner's name and where he could be found. Chief Camp, Captain Tetheron and Po- lieeman Rust drove to Birmingham at 2 o'clock this morning. where they suc- ceeded in capturing the one who had es- caped. The two men gave their names as Joe Jenkins and Brown Lowe. They were tried before Mayor Scott this morning and fined sl00, six months in jail, and bond over to the grand jury under $500 bond. This Is one of the cleverest pieces of work in the history of the police force, and great credit is due the officers. The recovered brass is valued at $500
 The ladies of St. Anthonys church have made successful eEort in collecting funds for gold lace altar cloth.
 Mrs. Ella Baker, organist. is arranging to render Emerson's Pascal Mass for Eas- ter music, and Mrs. Cora Wood will sing Steeles Resurrection" for offertory.
 The revival meetings at the Baptist church continue to grow in interest Many people have spoken of the enthus- iastic spirit manifested. Large crowds are attending the service and great good Is being done. The Rev. H. C. Risner who Is doing the preaching, Is a speaker Of unusual power, and those who hear him once are sure to go again. His aud fence listens eagerly from the beginning of his services to the end.
 Miss Annie Barksdale of Montgomery IS visiting Dr. and Mrs Province.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10
PRATT CITY.
Knights of Pythias Decide to Have an
 Annual Picnic.

Pratt City, April 9. = Especially - The Knights of Pythias held their regular meeting last night. They decided to have their annual excursion and picnic on the last Saturday In May. and the following committee was appointed to select the place and make all necessary arrangements: Messrs. Job Going, Geo. Taylor and James Meagher.
 There was small fire in the kitchen of Mrs. Hogan's residence on Third street last night, but owing to the prompt response of the fire department the flames were prevented from spreading to other parts of the building.
 w. s. Cothran of Rome, Ga, is visiting his brother-in-law, MT. Frank Jeffries on First avenue.
 Quite a large crowd from Pratt City went to Birmingham to hear Bob Taylor lecture.
 The Rev. Mir. Duncan of Linden. Ala. preached at the Presbyterian church this evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10
Klotz Goldman.
ANNISTON.
John Bowman Killed By Lightning and
 Mother Badly Shocked.

Anniston, April -(Specian-John Bow man was killed by lightning yesterday morning at 5 o'clock walle sitting by the fire at his brothers home near Bells Mill. His mother was so badly shocked that she was unconscious for more than an hour. Bowman was the second son of John Bowman of Bells Mil, and was some or g years old.
 MT. Bowman has always been a pro gressive citizen of Cleburne county. He made hs home in Hehin for a number of years
 Heiin was visited by quite a storm yes- terday morning at o'clock. Rain fell in torrents, sometimes mixed with hail. The country mails the star routes and free delivery were detained on account of high water.
 The city council meets tonight and the old council will step out and the newly elected members will take their places.
 Mayor elect o. 2. Henderson will be swon in and then the councilmen un- less notice of a contest is given, in which case the swearing In may be post poned until the contest is settled. Mayor Henderson has not received any notice that his election will be contested as yet, but your representative has been informed on good authority that Mr. Duke will contest and that he has already secured attorneys to conduct the contest, The tie between Messrs Garner and Sproull will be settled by the newly-elected council
 J. P. Higgins and Bill Strickland, bet ter known as "Pelcker," both white, engaged in an affray on the railroad north of the city last night In which Strickland was badly cut. The wound was infiic%ed on the back of StHcklands neck and is pronounced as a severe one Higgins was arrested by Deputy W. c. LeGrand and Deputy W. c. Woodruff on warrant this morning He will have a hearing before Judge Crook in the Coun- ty court Friday afternoon.
 Anniston's much-needed hospital Is now a possibility A very desirable location has been offered at a reasonable price and subscription is now being raised for the rNrpose of purchasing the place. Dr. J. H. Foster, pastor of Parker Me- morial Baptist church. is soliciting sub scriptions for the cause.
 The stock of the J. C. Porter company which failed at Jacksonville some time ago, by order of court was sold to Messrs Bass and Head of Rome, Ga, netting $65o0. It is thought that possibly MT. ) c. Porter will be appointed manager of same and the store shortly thrown open for business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10
TALLADEGA,
Famous Skaggs Home Has Been Sold
 for $5ooo.

Tanadega April 9.-(speciaD. D.-The fa- nous "Skaggs home" on North street, this city, has again been sold. The dwell ing was planned and beantified by ex- Mayor William E. Skaggs, now a Chicago newspaper man. Several years since 1t was sold and the parties who then bought it have resold 1t at the low price of S5O0o. George P. Kyser was the purchaser, and he will move into it at once.
 A negro boy blowing near the Coosa river at Coosa station, near Chlldersburg, yesterday afternoon, heard plaintive cries Issuing from a point not far from the fence row. Considerably disturbed, the plowman yet continued the work. When the time came for him to resume work the next morning he refused to go back, saying the field had "hants" in it, but agreed to go if some one went with him, which a fellow laborer agreed to do. On reaching the spot search was made and a live baby was found Evidently the infant had been exposed twenty-four hours or more. The founding is yet alive and the matter will be well investigated.
 Contributions begin to come in of cloth ing and money to the orphans of the Presbyterian Orphans home, who lost their clothing Tuesday In the burning of the laundry, but as yet no contribution has arrived from Birmingham.
 Ground has been broken for two-story brick store house on the corner of Coffee and East streets, near the Louisville and Nashville depot. This will be the first business house to cross over and locate on the south side of Coffee street. J. E. Michael. the plumber, is having the house erected.
 A building permit was issued by the mayor to negro to erect modern brick store house on the north side of Battle street, west of the Eclipse saloon corner. This will be the first brick house con- structed in Talladega, and erected by a negro, although 1t is an historical fact that the entire ground upon which the city of Talladega now stands was orig inally owned by a negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10

damage. Again crossing the river into Pollard's bend. the barn on the Marion Shepard farm was destroyed. negro boy sleeping in the barn escaped without injury. as did four horses. The negro says the barn was blown down on him and instantly blown of. Here the wind blew both north and south, seooplng up clean some fine orchards. Next came John Smiths farm, where every house was wrecked, but only one person hurt.
 The storm first struck Maplegrove, de- molishing the house on J. c. CarrolTs place. occupied by Edgar Ross. re house was completely blown away. leav- ing part of the flooring only. Four per- sons in bed escaped injury, although the north side of the house was blown to the south side over the sleepers.
 Next the school house was demolished and wrecked Crossing the Coosa again at Woods Ferry. the storm did great damage. The property loss will reach fully s15OO0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10

cordingly Dr. w. P. Hurt accompanied the groom to the Union passenger sta tion, and when the train rolled in both boarded it, and after the pair that were to be united had exchanged a hurried greeting, they were then and there mar ried in the passenger coach. As the cere- mony was concluded Capt. Bob Barber, the oldest conductor on the Southern rail- way running into Selma, called out all aboard, the minister hastened from the coach and the bride and groom were hap py on the way to their future home in Louisiana The bride was supposed to be visiting friends in Greenville, but instead of stopping at that place she came on to Selma in the manner described
 Capt Bob Barber states that the episode of yesterday completes his experience as a conductor, that he has before had a birth and a death to occur on his train but this was the first marriage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10
RE VARIABLE CURES

By the Red Cross Physicians Who
 Are Located at the Cor. 22nd St. and
 3rd Ave. Services for Three Months
 Are Given Free to All InvaIids Who
 Call Upon Them Before April 21.
 A staff of eminent physicians and sur geons from the Red Cross Medical insti- tute have. at the urgent solicitation of Q large number of patients under their care in this country. esta ablished a permanent branch of the institute in this city nt the corner of Twenty-second street and Third avenue.
 These eminent gentlemen have decided to give their services entirely freo for three months (medicines excopted) to all invalids who call upon them for treat ment between now and April 2I.
 These services consist not only of cons suitation, examination and advice, but also of all minor surgical operations,
 The object in pursuing this course is to become rapidly and personally ae- ouaintcd with tho sick and afflicted, and under no conditions will any charge whatever be made for any services ren- dered for throe months to all who call before April 2.
 The doctors treat all forms of disease and deformities, and guarantee a cure in every ease they undertawe,
 Male and female weakness, eatarrh and catarrhal deafness, also vaFieeeele. rupture, goitre, eaaeer, the opium habit. and all diseases ef the reetum are pesi. lively cured by their new treatment,
 Hours to 8. No Sunday hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10
TOWN HALL DEMOLISHED.
Negroes at Gloves Ohio, Ind, Attack
 the City Building.

Lawrenceburg, Ind, April 9.-A mob of negroes, numbering nearly fifty, armed with various weapons, assaulted the town hall of Gloves, O., this morning, complete ly demolishing its walls, roof and win dows with boulders clubs and bullets
 A number of young white people were dancing in the hall and several were slightly injured. With drawn revolvers, the white men chased the black mob away in a running fight through the town. One of the negroes was slightly wounded but got away. A patrol is preventing an att tack of indignant whites on the negro settlement at Coal City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10
CENTREVILLE.
n. E. Reynolds Elected Mayor-Farm-
 CTS Hard at Work.

Centreville, April 9-(Special) )-At the election of city officers for the town of Centreville, held on Monday of this week. the following officers were elected: IT. E Reynolds, mayor; J. T. Fuller, city at torney; s. D. Hall and Ed Kennedy counciimen. W. E. Fancner, ]. B. White and J. T. Casey received the same num- Der of votes for councilmen. and as there are only four places the other members of the city council will have to settle the matter.
 he farmers in this community are taking advantage of the fine weather and are doing much farm work
 The term of County court held at Bloc ton this week finally disposed of all the cases on the docket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10
sCOTTSBORO.
The Rev. Preston Brown, We'll.
 Known Minister, Is Dead.

Scottsboro, April 9. = (SpeciaI) - The Rev Preston Brown died at the resi- dence of his niece Mrs. Jesse Sanders near this place, Tuesday. April :, aged sS years. He was stricken with paralysis a lew days ago and gradually grew worse until the end came. He was a prominent and influential minister of the Missionary Baptist church, and he died honored ana respected
 MT. Brown represented this senatorial district In the Alabama senate in inc early eighties, and made an able, useftl ana conscientious member. He was fl strong man on the stump as well as fl, the pulpit, and had the eouraqe os hia convictions. The funeral services wer,. conducted today by Rev. Dr. starkey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10
MORTGAGE SALE.

Under and by virtue of the power con- tained in a mortgage executed to the un- dersigned by George Teasiey on the sOth day of November 1901. and recorded in volume 202. Record of Mortgages. paro 459. in the office of the judge of probate of Jefferson county, Alabama. 1 will pro- ceed to sell on the 27th day of April. 1903 at auction. to the highest bidder, for cash, fin front of the courthouse door in said county. within legal hours, tho fol- lowing described property. towlt;
 Lot 25, Baltimore Place. in Avondais. Jefferson county. Alabama.
 Witness this, the 27th day of March, 1903,
 ROSCOE MCCONNELL, Mortaasee.
 D. c. CROW, Attorney. Steiner HuiId. Ing. Birmingham Ala' 9-a7-9t-fr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10
TO OINVEuTORs.

We arc 100 busy to change our regular space advertise ment, but this is to notify you that we have a few more bargains left, Please call at once, W, B, Leody 6 Go,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10
To Build New Line.

Guthrie, o. T., April 9.-A charter ,vas granted today to the Blackwell Fair mount and Southern Railroad company, capital $5O0,O0O, to build line one hum dred miles long from Blackwell to El Reno, Okla The incorporators are resi- dents of Oklahoma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10

Drink White Rock, tho worlds best table Water, For sale by T. W. O'Byrns, Sole Distributor, Telephone No, 046.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10
ONE FARE RATE
To Annlston, Ala, and Return Via
 Southern Railway.

Account Anniston Chatauqua assembly Southern railway will sell round-trip tick cts to Anniston April IS to 24, inclusiye nnai limit April 26. -so5. at rate of one fare. Four trains daily each way.
 J. c. LUSK, 4-10-2Gt District Passenger A.aS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10

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  kidney follow.
 Your other they Dr. liners the kdnys are wo will the
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Four blade ceiling fans Sl5. % and S2O.OO. Buzz fans s1o.Oo and @l2.OO. De. ltvered on short notice. Bir- mingham Railway, Light & Powor Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10
WANTED.

To rent store or small building for seloon and liquor business in oenter of town for now or 1st October; state rent and length of lea SC, Address P. o. box lA9, oity,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10
Bank BuiIdlnu CoIlanses

Harrisburg, Va. April 9.-The old bank building In this town. while being re- moved today collapsed, killing George Turner and John Long. and fatally injur- ing two eolored men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10

Summon is coming and tho fan question should be of interest to you. Lot us show you ourf ans, Birmingham Railway, Light & Power %,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10
Diaz at GuadaIa iara.

Mexico City, April s.-Presdent Diaz arrived this morning at Guadalajara on a hunting expedition accompanied by the Italian minister and other personal friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-10

4 40 CENT Beetsse Bset's fine Husl- .ti. tionery. as a special inducement to the ladies, only 15c. Roberts & Son (Inc.) 1912 3rd Avenue.
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Artesian Lithta Water served on tables in Hillman Cafe.
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 If your water when allowed to remain undsturhed In a glass or bottle for twen- ty-four hours. forms a sediment or set ting or has a cloudy appearance. 1t Is ev- ioence that your kidneys and bladder need immediate attention.
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The Palatka news and advertiser., 1903-05-15
POMONA.

DIR. S. E. Peck was in Palatka last
Tuesday on business.
Geo. Harmon departed Monday of
last week for western trip.
Mrs. J. M. Ward has been visiting
Mrs. Morrison for number of days.
The Blue and Gray picnic at De-
Leon Springs took quite a number
from this place on Tuesday.
Misses Mamie Morrison and Helen
Eames spent Wednesday and Thurs.
day of last week in Palatka.
Mr.. CashdoIlar, who has been
spending the winter in our town, has
returned to his home in the north.
A two months school has been ar
ranged and opened Monday morning
with Miss Aida Gardner us teacher.
The Syndicate is experimenting
quite largely in cattle and hogs, and
have large amount of land under
fencing.
The Junior c. F.. Society lately or
ganized is doing good work. We
wish for it larger membership and
great success.
Mrs. G. A. Knowlton has been re
moved from Jacksonville to her
home here. Her many friends wish
for her recovery.
Herbert Fiske wi o accompanied his
Mrs. Drake, to Hamp-
ton, n. H., writes that he has entered
the remaining term of the high
school and is having fine time all
around.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. ii. Worcester,
Mrs. Mary Ames, Mr.. ID. Perry and
Mr.. Berry visited Miami during the
meeting of the Florida horticultural
society recently held there. All re-
port a pleasant trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmonds have closed
their winter cottage in West Pomona,
and have gone to their home in Ar
N. ]. They were accom-
panied by Mr.. Guy Platt, who goes
to seek his fortune in the north.
We regret to learn that Mr.. and
Mrs. Sweet are thinking of leaving
Pomona and going to Crescent City
to reside. Although Crescent City
will be glad to receive them we hope
they will decide to remain here.
Orange groves in this section are
looking fine, and owners have a
right to feel encouraged. With n
mIld winter or two, we will be able
to feel that we are again living in
the "land of the golden fruit" The
recent rain has put new life into the
groves and has done much good in
general,
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1903-05-15

One of the severest, most disas-
trous hailstorms ever known visited
Crescent City on the afternoon of
Monday, May 4th. The storm
seemed to be central over but IL
small area, and in this area consid-
cradle damage was done. Starting
from Il point on the lake near Mr.
Frank Bucks grove the storm ex-
tended north about third of a nile
and about the same distance west
Considerable hail fell in town and in
other sections but not in sufficient
quantities to do any damage. On
the other hand Mr. Bucks fruit was
badly nicked and cut up, as was also
that in the groves of George Neal
and David Dawes. Lying next
south of Mr.. Bucks grove is the l..
A. Ballard peach orchard. The
peaches on Mr.. Ballard's place are
apparently uninjured, while the
peach trees of Mr.. Geo. Neal have
been stripped of their fruit. Mr..
Neal also had large patch Of wa
termelons and the vines and small
melons have been ruined. Mr..
Dawes garden was also badly cut
up, as so also was the lake front gar
den in Mr.. Bucks grove.
The hail stones were large as wal
nuts and came thick and furious, and
where the storm was central covered
the ground to depth of from three
to five inches. Mr.. Meals grove
looked as if covered with snow, and
the ground was nowhere visible.
The hail did not melt until the next
morning.
Mr.. Neal lost 25 chickens, all his
watermelons, and his corn crop is
badly injured. His oranges are
badly pecked, and all his peach trees
are stripped of the green fruit. The
gardens Of the other gentlemen suf-
fered as did Mr.. Meals.
For a time the storm was almost
like cyclone. A tall pine tree
standing in front of Miss G. d. Will
liams' packing house was twisted
and broken, and fell with crash.
The heavy tree fell on the roof Of
the packing house cutting the build
ing in twain as with a knife, from
roof to floor.
Some damage was done to corn in
fields near by, but it is thought this
will not prove serious.