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The Bossier banner., 1903-04-09
Potatoes
$1,000 for 100,

4 90. 60 and up q barrel.
Il / .OOO, 600 bus. elegant seed,
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this and Billion Dollar
Grass are the two most
wonderful grasses of tho
century BROMU6 pro-
duces6 tons and Billion s
Grass 12 tons of hay and
lots ana lots Of pasturage
besides, per acre Grows
wherever soil fS found.
The Bossier banner., 1903-04-09

1oardIese Barley

Victoria Rape
makes It possible to grow
hogs, sheep and cattle ot
O cost of but 1c q lib. Mar
velously prolific, does we'll
everywhere. That Pays
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18
TUSCALOOSA.
kniqhts TempIar Hold an Interesting
 Meeting and Elect Officers.

Tuscaloosa, April 17.-tSpecial 1.-The Tuscaloosa Commandery No. 13, Knights Templar. held a very interesting meeting at which time the following officers were elected: W. J. Cronier, eminent com mander; Dr. J. U. Ray, generalissimo; w. E. Bingham captain general; w. F. Fitts, treasurer; A F. Prince, recorder, John T. Bradford, junior warden; Charles c. Simpson, senior warden; J. T. Garner, standard bearer; E. w Hausman sword bearer; Dr. Sydney F. Leach, warden. pr. Curtis and Dr. Head of Blhb county were given degrees of Red Cross and Knights Templar After the business had been transacted the knights repaired to Bolonls where delightful refreshments were served
 At meeting of the Phlomathic society of the University of Alabama it was un- animously agreed to take part in the Inter-Society debate and the following were chosen as representatives, Coleman and Bynum, with Douglas and Vardama as alternates. The debate for the evening was the question. Resolved That Ger many's Action in the Venezuelan Affair was Justifiable." The affirmative, which was argued by Land and Jacobs. won. The negative was argued by Vardaman and Moore. The debate was very in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18
BAY ANNETTE.
Baldwin Has Oldest Man-Sentiment
 In Favor of Good Roads.

Bay Minette, April 17.-(special. )-Bald- win county can boast of perhaps the old est white man in the state. Uncle Jimmie May, who lives about eight miles east of Bay Minette. is more than 100 years old his exact age he does not know. He came from England In 1860 and settled on Per dido bay, and has been a resident of this county ever since. He does not look to be more than co., and both his eyes and ears are in perfect condition. He says he was a grown young man when Queen Vic toria was crowned
 Cecil Lodge, Knights of Pythias held an enthusiastic meeting Tuesday night and instructed their representative to the grand lodge to cast his vote for G. G. Miles for grand keeper of records and seal. They also made an appropriation of $35 to the fund now being raised to erect monument to the memory of John H. Donahoo, the lamented late grand keeper of records and seal
 The sentiment in favor of good roads is gaining ground very fast in this coun- ty. At the last meeting of the county commissioners a plan was discussed by them to get an issue of $100.0O0 in bonds and expend the entire amount in grading and improving the public roads of the county. The main road extending from the north to the south end of the county would be about 12O miles In length. Nego- tiations are now pending to get an expert to go over the county and make an esti- mate and suggestions as to the most feas- ible plan of operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18
AUBURN ORATORY
 DECLARED BEST
Polytechnic Institute Men Win
 Contest at Montgomery
WAS VERY HARD TO DECIDE
J. R. searcy Is Awarded the Medal and a Certificate EntitIing Him to En- ter the Institute Contest
 at MonteagIe.

Montgomery. April 17-(special) l)-The Alabama Polytechnic institute won the first victory in the oratorieal contest with the Southern university and Howard col- lege here tonight. The theatre was crowded with representative citizens and friends of the three speakers giving every possible encouragement to their efforts
 w. s. Cox of College Park, Ga, chiet promoter of the Interstate oratorical as sociation, presided at the meeting. The three contestants made eloquent speeches, reflectlng credit upon the colleges which they represent, and it was with some difficulty that the judges made their award.
 There were two sets of judges-one to pass upon the subject matter of the original orations and one to pass upon the delivery. It is understood that the latter committee graded the speakers so closely that 1t required reference on the work of the composition committee to determine the winner.
 The speakers and their subjects were;
 A. B. Dunlap, Southern university, Greensboro, "The South as a Formative Factor in Our Government"
 J. R. Searoy, Auburn, Our Reunited Country and It's World Mission"
 P c. Barkley, Howard college, East Lake, Fruits of Adversity."
 MT. Searcy was awarded the medal and a certificate emitting him to represent the state at the interstate contest at Monteagle in June. Secretary of State J. Thomas Heflin made the award It was generally regretted that the University of Alabama failed to enter the contest.
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its ingredients. and he was enthusiastic over the materials and conditions which have been shown him here for the manu- facture of the product. The proposed site for the plant at Noble and Fourth streets has been determined as inadequate and otherwise unsuitable. The Commercial club has offered another site between Twentieth and Twenty-third streets and Walnut avenue and the railroad. This tract of land comprises about six blocks and meets the approval of the projectors of the enterprise. The indications are that the company will be definitely formed in the near future and the work of construction begun.
 The Weller Rolling Mill and Forge company has filed papers of incorporation with Judge Crook. The concern Is com posed of leading citizens of Anniston and Gadsden. and will operate the rolling mill formerly operated by the Anniston Roll ing Mill company. The directors of the corporation are w. H. Weller, John TT Weller and J. II. Harden. Officers have not yet been elected. The capital stock of the new concern Is S60000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18
FATHER SHOOTS SON
 THROUGH MISTAKE
A DIFFICULTY BETWEEN TWO FARMERS IN LIMESTONE COUN- TY MAY RESULT IN DEATH OF BOY, WHO INTERFERED.

Athens, April .-(Speeial)-A difficulty county yesterday that may result in the death of a young man who received the shot at the hands of his father. Bud White, q stockman living In that section had a difficulty with a tenant of his named Taylor White, and words were followed by shots and the son of Taylor White rushed to the two men to pre- vent bloodshed and Just as he reached them his father fired on his antagonist and the entire load entered the breast of his son, producing what the physicians fear will result in a fatal wound. The young man is resting easy but the chances are against him. No arrests have followed and no other damage was done.
 A very unexpected and rather romantic marriage took place last afternoon at the court house in this place. The Baptist congregation use the Circuit court room for a place of worship while their new church is being erected. At the close of the services a young couple, William Hol- ly, a telegraph operator, and Miss Emma Hanson, daughter of Oliver Hanson, leading contractor of this place, stepped forward and asked the minister, the Rev. J. R. Curry, to unite them in marriage No one was suspecting the Interesting event and the entire congregation were treated to surprise. After the mar riage the young couple drove to the home of the parents of the bride and she introduced them to her husband. At first they could not believe it, but were as- sured that such was the case. They ac- cepted him in the right spirit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18
CENTREVILLE.
Tuscaloosa Presbytery Adjourns After
 an Interesting Session.

Centreville, April r. = Special 1.-The Tuscaloosa presbytery, which has been in session here since Tuesday of this week, adjourned today. It was a most interest ing and instructive session. About fifty preachers and elders were in attendance Elder D. S. Gatchell of Selma was unan- imously elected moderator, and made a most excellent presiding officer, Some very able sermons were preached.
 The Rev. T. P. Walton who was re- gently elected president of the Synodical College for Young Women at Talladega, was in attendance during the presbytery and made a most interesting talk for his school. This school was only recently established by the synod of Alabama.
 Judge Thomas w. Coleman of Eutaw was in attendance during the presbytery. Judge Coleman is very popular here, as he was chancellor of this chancery divis- ion years ago.
 Yesterday young white man who gave his name as Charles L. Morris, and who claims to be from Montgomery, was con- fined in jail here charged with grand larceny, He pleaded guilty to stealing a pistol from a dwelling house at Eoline in this county. He claims to have in fuential relatives in Selma.
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teresting one and showed much thought and study.
 Tuscaloosa friends are in receipt of invitations from Hillsboro, Tex, an- nouncing the tenth anniversary of the marriage of MT. and Mrs. Louis H. Wal ters. MT. and Mrs. Walters formerly resided in Tuscaloosa and have many friends here who will wait them congrat- ulations on this happy day. Mir. Walters was popular and progressive young bus mess man of this city and his wife was formerly Miss Blanche McDavid of Flor ence and an admired Tucaloosa Female college girl.
 Edgar L. Clarkson of the junior class of the University of Alabama has been chosen to represent the university at the Chautauqua oratorical contest to be held at Anniston on April 24. The subject of his speech will be Docs Slavery Still Exist" The representatives from the other colleges of the state are: w. A. Spruell of Howard college J. T. Dowde of the Polytechnic institute. and R. R. Ellison of the Southern university.
 A large audience gathered in the chapel of the Tuscaloosa Female college this afternoon at 2:SO o'clock to attend the meeting of the Pansy society. The sub ject for the afternoon was "Raphaei' and a most interesting programme was rendered
 Mrs W. c. Cochrane has returned from Meridian, where she went to attend the marriage of her nephew, Samuel Me Cants. to Miss Jessie Hodges.
 w. l.. Oyiatte and bride have arrived from Meridian and are the guests of the formers parents, MT and Mrs G. Y. Oviatte, on Eigth street. Mrs Oviatte was formerly Miss Eula Estes Chalk of Meridian. The wedding occurred Wednes- day evening"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18
GREENSBORO.
Confederate Veterans Elect DeIeqates
 to Reunion at New Orleans.

Greensboro, April H.-(SpeciaL) )-The confederate veterans had a meeting yes- terday and elected Judge Christian, T. T.. May, T. J. Yancey, H. C. Strlngfellow. Dr. Huggins and E. T. Hutchinson as del- egates to the reunion in New Orleans. Judge Hobson in few well chosen words presented the veterans with a flag that had been made for them by Mrs. W. G. Brillian, wife of Commander Brillan. It was accepted with thanks by the camp.
 The Easter offering presented by the children of St. Paul's Episcopal church amounted to $297. Bishop Beckwth was present during the festival.
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Other News.

This afternoon about 3 o'clock fire l broke out in the two-story double resi- 1 dence on Fifth avenue, near Nineteenth 1 street The fire originated in the root l from a defective flue and might nave l been quite serious but for the prompt ae- ton of the fire department As 1t was' the loss is not great. The building IS owned by J. c. Morris of New orleans and Is fully insured.
 Quite a number of children are surer- ing from the measles. There is quite a falling off in the attendance of the younger children at the schools on &C., count of this troublesome disease.
 The Epworth league will hold an inter esting literary meeting at the Methodist church tonight w. Shelton Welch will 1 be in charge.
 The preliminary hearing of Charles Ro- l per- charged with forging the name or l William Nolan to an order on J. w. Ror- l den and thus securing a suit of clothes, was set for this morning but was post poned until tomorrow.
 The Bessemer Silver Cornet band with 1 Charles H. Irmler of Birmingham cor | netist will give a concert at Library nall l tonight.
 l Miss Kate Helplinger went to Pratt l City today, where she will visit triends until Monday.
 The Rev. and Mrs. George w. Read l of Rnsley, formerly of this city, are the l guests of friends in town. 1 The matrimonial fever seems to have broken out in Bessemer. Six weddings are set for the spring and early sum mer
 Mrs. w. H. Dennis, who has been quite 1 Ill in Birmingham for several weeks, IS much improved, and will return nome 1 within a few days. | The wedding of Miss Josie RutledRe Of Rutledge Springs and MT. D. K. Ray of this city will take place on April 29 at the home of the bride. Miss Rutledge, who is sister of MT. George Rutledge of this city, Is a beautiful girl, and has many relatives and friends here. MT. Ray is a well-known and popular young busl- ness man of this city.
 Dr. J. w. Crowder of Pike county Is taking the place of Dr. Elmons K. Hanby as physician for the Sloss company dur ing the latter's absence east.
 James A Estes and W. K. Smith of this city, who under the firm name of Estes & Smith, have been practicing law, have dissolved partnership.
 Mrs. M Patton of South Pittsburg, Tennessee Is the guest of her son, T. l.. Patton.
 Miss Lulie Giles of Granteville, s. C.. will arrive Monday to attend the wedding of her sister, Miss Kate Giles, to MT. s. E. Jones.
 James Mcdonald has returned from pleasant trip to Washington, Philadelphia and other points in the east On Sunday night there will be no ser vices at Trinity church as Dr. G. H. Clare, the rector, will preach in Birming- ham at the Church of the Advent. The election of new vestry will take place | after the morning service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18
SELMA.
Manly oets Contracts for Erection of
 New City Building.

Selma. April -(special)-Today R. P. Manly signed a contract with the city of Selma for the erection of the new city building, market house and fire de- partment headquarters. The contract provides for the completion of the fire department headquarters by the first of october and of the entire building by January 1 next. The building is to cost. completed, s25OOO, and will be erected on the city's lot at the corner of Franklin and Alabama streets. It will be three stories high. all except the fire depart ment headquarters, which Is to be only two-stories high. The city council will meet on Monday afternoon to ratfy the contract made today by the committee. and work will begin al once clearing off the ground and digging the foundations. Five cars of cement have already been ordered with which to make the founda- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18
.BESSEMER WINS IN
 COMMISSION CASE Judge Jones Refuses to Dissolve
 the Injunction COMPREHENSIVE DECISION He Decided That Act Creating the Po- lice Commission Is Unconstitu-
 tional and That New Board
 Is Without Authority.
COMPREHENSIVE DECISION

Bessemer, April 17.-(Special) )-Judge B. c. Jones rendered his decision today in the Bessemer City court in the quo war ranto proceedings instituted by the city administration in the case entitled, the state, ex. rel, T. T. Huey, ct. al, versus J. A. Lewis, president of the Bessemer police commission. His decision was that the act establishing a board of police commissioners for the city of Bessemer was unconstitutional and void. His de- cision was verbal, the judge stating that he had not had time to put his reasons in writing as he had intended to do AS the Supreme court sits next week. he was desirous Of giving the party adVersed ample time for an appeal.
 Quotes New Constitution.
 Judge Jones quoted several sections or provisions of the new constitution which were conclusive against the legality or any special or local act enacting, amend ing, altering or extending the charter or any town or village in this state. He men tioned several other states where consti- tutlons contained almost Identical pro- visions with those of the constitution Of this state on this subject, where decisions had been rendered by their Supreme courts in similar cases to the one unoer consideration, and their decisions were in variably against the constitutionality or such an act as the one establishing the police commission, in Bessemer.
 Could Not Evade the Law.
 He stated that a special act could not do indirectly what the constitution for bade being directly done. By thls Juose Jones referred to the fact that the city charter of Bessemer placed the police and sanitary powers of the city under the control of the city council. The po- lice commission act places these powers in the hands of the board appointed un- der 1t, thus materially dwarhng the powers of the city charter.
 The motion to dissolve the injunction in the case was denied. The attorneys for the commission gave notice of an ap- peal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18
EVERGREEN
Four Iron Bridges Will Be Built at
 Once-Presbytery Meets.

Evergreen, April 17-(SpeciaD-T Mo- bile presbytery met with the Presbyteri- an church in Evergreen this week and there has been most harmonious and delightful service
 The Rev D. A. Planck, D. D. of Mo- bile, preached the opening sermon. The Rev. F. K. Sims was moderator and R. O. Harris clerk.
 Evergreen will have an ice factory in the near future. This enterprise is under the direction of H. c. Hopkins who re- gently moved here from Indiana
 The county commissioners have decided to erect iron bridges in place of the old antiquated wooden structures that have done service so long, Four new ones will be built at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18
ANNISTON.
Glass Factory Is Practically Assured.
 New Site Selected.

Anniston, April 7.-(SpecaL)-An ex- pert engineer and contractor, whose com pany has built some of the largest fac tories in the country, has been here for a couple of days in conference with Sam uel Rogers and the projectors of the glass factory. He is an authority on glass and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18

Many so-called "bitters' are not medi- cines, but simply liquids disguised so as to evade the law. Prickly Ash Btters is not one of this class. It Is strlctlN4.a. medicine. acting primarily on the
 neys, liver and bowels. and for the d3s gerous diseases that attack these organs it is a remedy of the first grade. There is nothing objectionable in its taste; 1t has an agreeable flavor and is acceptable to the most delicate stomach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Chepultepec is to have lime kiln that will employ 100 men.
 The Uniontown ice factory will begin work soon with a capacity of twelve tons a day.
 The Commissioners court of Randolph across the Ta1lapoosa river near Louina. Dr. J. W. Shoaff formerly of Mobile, but now of Opelika. will receive s75O0 for injuries he sustained in wreck on the Southern railway near Shelby Springs. stick of pine timber recently brought through the streets of Greenville for shipment was 70 feet long, "A inches in diameter. It required eight yokes of oxen to haul it.
 The stockholders of the Anniston yarn mill recently elected the following of ficers: President. w. A. Scarbrough; secretary, treasurer and general manager, J. T. Gardner; board of directors, J. B. Knox W. W. Stringfellow, W. A. Davis. J. B. Goodwin, A. w. Bell, l.. H. Kap- Ian and J. c. Sproull.
 
 In the United States District court the Blacksher company of Blacksher landing has filed libel against the steamboat Nettie Quill, claiming damages to the amount of $5013. The case grew out of the failure 1t is claimed, to carry out a con- tract to deliver a barge loaded with To- comotive to the Blacksher company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18

Summer is coming and the fan question should be of interest to you. Let IS show you our fans. Birmingham Railway, Light & Power Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18
ANNIsToN cHAUTAUoUA,
.nniston, Ala, April goth to 25th, 1902.

On account of the above occasion the Southern railway will sell tickets to An aiston Ala. from --ome. Sei-~a. Austell Birmingham, Wilton. Gadsden and inter mediate stations Tickets on sale April IS and 24, with final limit April 26. Rate one fare for the round trip. Minimum rate 50 cents.
 For further information call on any ticket agent of the Southern railway or address the undersigned.
 J. C. -4Ush, District Passenger Agent Birmingham Ala. 4-l0-26t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18
Coolers and filters at Spiro's.
Prescriptions compounded with care and accuracy day or night. Gum Drug Co, 2Ol7 Second Avenue.
SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO BUY DRUG STORE.

On account of bad health I offer my corner drug busi- ness for sale in Montgomery, Ala. Best stand-third best business. 3 years lease on building. F. V. Hunter, 34 Dexter avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18

Four blade ceiling fans $15.OO and $2O.OO. Buzz fans SlO.OO and Sl2.OO. De- livered on short notice. Bir- mingham Railway, Light & Power Co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18
Woodmen,s Excursion.

Special train to Cordova and return, via Frisco System, Sunday. April 19 1903, 75c round trip. under auspices Woodmen of the World, leaves Birmingham 1 D. m. . returning, leaves Cordova 5:90 D. m. Spe- cial train will stop at Pratt City. 4-17-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18
FOR SALE.

Central business property on lst, 2d and 3d avenues. Call at office.
 w. B. Leedy & Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18

Money to loan on real es- tate from $500 to S25O,OOO, at low rates of interest. No delays. Steiner Brothers, Bankers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18
ENSLEY HOTEL
 Geo. If. SCherer. Manager.
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.

Only one in the City. Everything first-cIass. Large Sample Room. Bar Der Shop in connection.
 Rates $5.00 per week. Transient rates reasonable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18

Cold spells come when least expected. Better let us make you an estimate on cost of heating your building by steam. B. R., l. & P. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18

Thousands of new patrons have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla this season. You should try 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-18

Alabama ewing Go.
 Bohemian Beer"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-02-27
STRESS OF BUSINESS LIFE.
Greatest Strain Not Always Found In
Highest Positions.

When man standing at the head
of vast business breaks down, the
papers begin to talk of the enormous
pressure of modern life. especially in
the lines Of finance and industrial &C.
tivity. There are railway presidents
who stand great amount of business
strain, but they waste none Of their
energies, and are temperate, as all
men Of great affairs must be, If they
would hold their own in these busy
days.
While great business involves
large responsibilities strong man at
the head of it will be found to have
selected capable assistants, often
younger men with greater power Of
resisting strain. The railway mana.
ger, bank manager, or head of a trust
or combine has his staff; his business
Is systematized. and large part of
hir worth to his corporation consists
in his ability to pick good men for
responsible places.
When one comes to look over the
list of men broken down in business,
1t is among, those having small bust
nesses that the greatest number will
be found. The man in a small way
rarely can afford to have capable as
sistants; he must do 1t all himself"
and hence worry and OVERRIDING. There
Is more of chance for brain-fag in
a small shop or agency than in big
business. 1t is, therefore, Of the ut
most Importance to the latter that
they reserve themselves sufficiently to
cope with the evergrowing strain Of
q small increasing business.-Detroit
Free Press.