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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-21
DECATUR
Smallpox Among Negroes Still Exists.
 Other News Items.

Decatur October 20,-(SpeciaI. )-There are few cases of small pox in the negro quarters of this city, but the board of health say there is no occasion for alarn, as the disease is we'll under control. As ,. precautionary means, however, if has been ordered that all persons be vaeci- mated
 The latest estimates on the cotton cron of this county show that the crop will be fully 40 per cent. below the average The drouth during the months of July and August caused the plant to shed and as a result there is no top crop of any conse- quence.
 New freight cars are again being built in the Louisville and Nashville railroad shops here.
 A street fair was to have been held in the Decaturs next week but owing to the fact that the company was not granted a free city license the fair is declared off The Robinson Amusement company was to have furnished the attractions. On November 16th this county will vote for or against bonds for the purpose of | constructing county roads. A bold robbery is reported from Moul- ton Heights, a suburb of this city While Mrs. Evans. a widow, was away from the house with her children, some one entered and stole ss in money and all her provisions and clothing There is no clue to the robbery.
 The Commercial Club and Mayor Sam Blackwell have appointed delegates to at tend the river convention to be held in chattanooga, Tenn, this week. Mayor H. A. Skeggs of Decatur and the Boa rd of Trade also of Decatur have likewise appointed delegates to represent that cit }. at the convention. Quite a number of able men will be present. therefore at the convention to represent the Decaturs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-21
Social and General.

A revival is in progress at the First Baptist church this week. The pastor, the Rev. Dr. Thompson. is doing the preaching.
 The little eight-month sold daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. J. Hayes, who died last night, was buried at Cedar Hill cemetery this afternoon.
 Mrs. R. w. Waldrop elaborately enter tained tonight in honor of her guest Miss Emma Bass, of Memphis. A large num- Der of guests were present and various forms of amusements were enjoyed. De- lcious refreshments were served.
 MT. A. N. Harris and three sons of Fayette are visiting Hon. w. s. Welsh.
 Mrs Theodore Elbecke of Mobile is the guest of Mrs. A. w. Davis at Forest Home.
 Mrs T. G. Bisset will entertain the Epworth League at a social next Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-21
MAYOR T.. I. HUEY
 SCORES VICTORY
BeSSemer City Council Refused
 to Override Veto
ONE MAN REFUSED TO VOTE
City Attorney Instructed to Bring Suit AgaihS- H. L. Bains for Allowing Negroes to Live in Houses
 Built for Whites.

Bessemer, October 2O.-(specia1)-T council meeting tonight lasted for four hours and most of the time was taken up in an attempt. to override the mayor S veto on that much-discussed question of the night captain. but the opposition failed to turn down the mayor.
 It was decided victory for Mayor Huey and the minority members of the board, for not only did they hold their own, but the majority lost one vote, as Alderman Hillingsworth refused to vote on the res- oluton to override the mayors veto.
 After the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. which was adopted, a motion was made and carried to suspend the regular order of business and hear the complaints and petitions of the people, pr. J. w. Carter petitioned that tax assessment of some of his prop erty be removed, he was unaware at the time that he purchased the property that any taxes were due on 1t. The coun- cil allowed half of the assessment to be removed. Mrs. Allen asked for damages that had been done certain of her prop erty by the street construction force. The petition was referred to the building com mittee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-21
NEW ALA. RAILROAD
 IS INCORPORATED
Papers of the Birmingham &
 LineviIIe Railroad Filed
CAPITAL STOCK IS S1OO,OOO
Birmingham Men Interested in the Line, Which May Hereafter Be Extended-Montgom Coun-
 cil Do Not Agree.

Montgomery October 2o.-(special.)- IA certificate of incorporation was issued to- day by the secretary of state to several prominent Birmingham people to build a new railroad to be known as the Birming- ham and Lineville railroad. The ineor- porators are S. E. Thompson' John s. Jemison. w. I. Prowell k. H. Pearson' Robert Jemiscn, Vassar l.. Allen of Bir- mingham and R. L. Ivey of Linevile. It is set forth that the present terminal points of the road shall be Lineville and Pyriton in Clay county. The right IS given at some future time to build the road into Birmingham, through the coun- ties of Talladega Shelby, St. Clair and Jefferson: also to extend the road into Randolph and Tallapoosa counties. The capital stock is s1oO,OOO, divided into shares of $10OO each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-21
FLORENCE
Mayor Walker Announces for a Second
 Term-Other News.

Florence, October 20.-{ Especial )-Mayor A. E. Walker, in a circular letter sent out yesterday, has declared himself a candi date for reelection to the mayoralty. He stands upon his record during the past two years, and points to the fact that the citys finances are in a better condition than in the past ten years, despite the de- pleted condition of the treasury when he assumed control He also points to the many improvements in the city during his administration as reasons why he should be given a second term.
 As a result of a protracted meeting at the East Florence Baptist church. the Rev. Joseph w. Vesey, yesterday after noon. baptized seventeen penitents in the Tennessee river at the mouth of Sweet water creek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-21
At the Mems Furnishing Counter

Here's a selling ol Underwear. It's to your advantage to stop and see. Heavy ribbed wool Underwear well made; per garment. ...... .1.T Australian wool Underwear in the medium weight: mighty good
 values; per garment. 1 50 Pure lambswool Underwear; the
 medium weight; per garment. LOO Heavy Balbriggan ribbed Under
 wear; per garment. 100 Heavy feeced cotton Underwear. in all colors; per
 garment... -. =. ............ .45c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-21
Laces and Embroideries

Here's department that has increased in popularity week by week since the very opening of the store; here one finds a display of the very daintiest patterns anu hints of the season. There's a great variety priced right. We pay particular attention to out-of- town orders and see to it that same have our promptest attention on the very day received. We want you to feel satisfied that you can be waited on just as we'll this way as though you were here in person. Try it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-21
CRUSHED TO DEATH
 BY A LOAD OF LOGS
WILL GlDLEY, A YOUNG WHITE MAN, MEETS A HORRIBLE FATE NEAR HokES BLUFF WHILE HAULING TIMBER.

Hokes Bluff October 2O.-6specia1.)-A horrible accident occurred early this morning near this place in which Will Gidley aged about twenty-one, lost his life. The young man was hauling saw logs when the heavily loaded wagon in some manner was turned over. He was caught under the saw logs and crushed to death. The logs struck his chest and face. mashing him almost flat as a pan cake.
 No one witnessed the accident and the body was found by fellow laborer some time later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-21
Reduced Rates to Synod.

Reduced rates have been granted to the meeting of Alabama synod of the Cum berland Presbyterian church at Montgom- cry, October 2I. 29 Pay full fare going and get certificate. This signed by the stated clerk will enable you to return at cent q mile.
 w. B. WTTHERSPOON. Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-21
FAIR GROUNDS ROUTE

During the Fair the special Fair Grounds cars will go out Sd Ave. to Eth St, 7th St. to 9th Ave, up 9th Ave. to l7th St., l7th St. to 4th Ave. !, up 4th Ave. to 18th St., 18th St. to lst Ave, up lst. Ave. to 18th St, down 18th St. to 3d Ave. and out.
 South Ensley, Bessemer and Powderly passengers should use the Sd Ave. and 9th St. entrance.
 B. Ky. l.. & P. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-21
Homeseekers' Excursion Rates,

To Southwest. first and third Tuesdays of each month until April 19, 1904 Tickets will be sold at reduced rates via Queen and Crescent route to points in Arkansas. Indian Territory. New Mexico, Missouri
 Oklahoma and Texas. For information apply to agent, or A. B. Freeman, T. F. A. Birmingham. 10-s-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-21
A Word About the Suit and
 Cloak Department

New arrivals in this part of the house serve to offer you still greater choice in the selection of suit or a cloak We want you to feel at perfect lib- erty to call here at your pleasure and examine the goods we offer whether you wish to buy or not It benefits us to have you know the goodness of the offerings made in our suit and cloak department-youl tell your next door friend. We are sure of that much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-21
Geo. A. Steele STEELE-SMITH DRY GOODS CO.,
Jas. Arthur Smith
\ Special Sale Of Wash Goods for TOddu

And Thursday-n that during these days find good values all leading for 30 Cents It's mighty seldom quote comparative is area as S so n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-21
ANNOUNCEME IS.
For Board of Revenue.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action of democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-21
Water Question.

Frank Porter, formerly city attorney, notified the board that the case relative to the Hawkins Springs matter would be called up before the supreme court at an early date On motion MT. Porter was em- ployed to represent the city's interests in the matter.
 Petition of the former assistant tax collector that he be allowed compensation for arrests made by him while in office, was denied.
 A resolution that was offered to pay the aldermen $i for each meeting that they held, was lost.
 The street and light committee in It's report recommended that Third avenue between Eighteenth street and the Louis vile and Nashville railroad be curbed and cherted. The report was adopted and the city engineer was ordered to adver- tise for bids to do the work, to be open ed on December l. On motion the city clerk was instructed to advertise the property adjoining these proposed im- provements.
 The petition of H. P. Limbdcomp ask ing for S1O damages done his garden by the street force in running sewer through it, was denied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-21

We make the pest ( -.s Tn town. Age Herald Engraving Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-21
Color Question.

The city attorney was instructed to bring proceedings against H. L. Rains for violating the conditions of his building permit, by allowing negroes to occupy residences that were taken out to be built as white residences.
 The clerk read the order of the mayor, vetoing the night captain ordinance. AL derman Hurd made a motion which was seconded by Alderman Randle to instruct the chief of police to swear in Officer Jones. This motion brought forth con- siderable discussion and was finally lost by vote of three to four Alderman Hollingsworth refused to vote.
 The resolution introduced by Alderman Hurd and seconded by Alderman Randle to raise the salary of Policeman Jones from s45 to S60 was passed. The council then adjourned.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-08-21
FATHERS SAD MISSION.
|'IT%

Rev. c. F. Elliot, father of R. F. FL
lott, who died in Charlotte last week,
arrived Saturday night and identified
the body as that of his eldest son.
Yesterday afternoon at 3 O. clock the
interment took place in Elmwood GEM
etery, the father being the only
mourner. Nh Elliott is Unitarian
minister and has a charge in Colora-
do He was on a visit to his old
home in New Hampshire when the
telegram informed Of his sons DEATH
He left last night for Hamlet, where
his deceased son had been living, to
look after some of his affairs; from
there he will 60 to Colorado.
The father gave 1t as his spinion
yesterday that the young man did not
commit suicide, as he could assign no
reason for such deed. He said that
the young man. had recovered his
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-08-21
FEARFUL ODDS AGAINST HIM.

Bedridden. alone and destitute Such
in brief was the condition Of an old soldier
by name Of j. j. Ravens, Versailles, O.
For year. he was troubled with Kidney
disease and neither doctors nor medicines
gave him relief At length he tried Elec-
trio Bitters 1t put him on his feet in short
order and now he testifes. I'm on the
road TO complete recovery. Best on earth
for Liver and Kidney troubles and all
forms Of Stomach and Bowel Complaints
Only soc. Guaranteed by Johnsons Phar-
macy
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-08-21
INTERSTATE Elk
ANIMATION COURSE.
.,..3,.3.,..s..3..3os3.

Teachers wishing to prepare for ex-
aminations should write, at once, to
PROF. J. L. GRAHAM, LII. d., 1924
Randolph Building, Memphis, Tenn,
for particulars concerning his special
Teachers Examination Course.
This courseis taught BY mail, and
prepares Teachers for Examination in
every State in the Union. Leading
educators pronounce it the best course
ever offered to the Teaching profess
sion, and all Teachers wishing to adj
vancein their profession should i'm
mediately avail themselves of it. En-
close stamp for reply.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-08-21
Be on Hand,
Won't You :?
.s+......

We were pleased to note quite
an interest III organizing a board
OF trade, at a meeting held at DR..
Swett's office last Friday night. A
temporary organization was made
by electing DR.. Edwin Gladmon,
chairman and E. D. Oslin, secreta-
ry. A general discussion was en-.
tered into, and the best way to Or
ganize fol the work considered.
1t has always been our idea that
to induce manufacturing enter
terprises to come here would be
drawing card; and this we contend
for yet. In other ways we must
get more attractions for our visit
ors--pay them some attention;
We must give them information
Net them understand that we are
interested them, and that they are
welcome:
~. A committee composed Of DR..
et, and Messrs' Kapitzke,
s4h, Patch and Oslin will re
night On bylaws and regu
latIons. II is so intended to get
a permanent organization. and it
is very important that every citi-
zen be on hand.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-08-21
HIS LIFE SAVED BY CHAMBERLAIN'S
COLIC, CHOLERA AND DIARRHOEA
REMEDY

B. L. Dyer, well known cooper of this
town says he believes Chamberlain" Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved his
life last summer He had been sick for a
month with what the doctors call bilious
dysentery and could get nothing TO do
him any good until he tried this remedy.
1t gave him immediate relief says B. 7.
Little merchant. Hanc ock, Md For sale
by JOhnsOns Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-08-21

Richmond excursion leaves
Sothern Pines Wednesday Sept. 9.
at s IS a. IN. m. A two-day trip
only $3.50.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-08-21

health and he knew that he could get
money from home whenever he want
ed it, as he had never refused him.
Charlotte News, Aug. 81.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-08-21
Things We
Like Best
Often Disagree with Us

Because we oyereat of them. Indi.
pestion follows. But there's way to
escape such consequences. A dose of
good digestant like Kodol will relive you
at once. Your stomach is simply too
weak to digest what you eat. That's all
indigestion is. Kodol digests the food
without the stomach's aid. Thus the
stomach rests while the body is strength
ened by wholesome food. Dieting is un-
necessary. Kodol digests any kind OF
good food. Strengthens and invigorates.
Kod0H Makes
Rich Red Blood.
Prepared only by E. 9. DEWITT & Co., Chicago
ZEE 81 bottle contains2D times the SOC. size.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-08-21
FARM,
RESIDENCE,
OR BUSINESS PROPERTY,

All you must do is write to us and we
will explain and place you so that twill
astonish you.
We do not rent--we ONLY sell, and have
more customers than we can fill orders
| cannot sell your property if you are
unreasonable.
Write to us with particulars.
NEW YORK REh!. ESTATE AGENCY,
Is East 14th Street.
NEW YORK, N. Y.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-08-21
HOW WE CAN
Sell Your Property.

$685..
We sell property ourselves. You can
dispose Of it by our method, by placing it
with us. We place it before the public all
over the country We. advertise it in so
many papers all over that we are sure to
fine customer, Buyers are often found
when least expected.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-08-21
We offer tie Following:

6-Story house, New York, S $4,000
9-Room Cottage, Long Is
land, fine order, 1900
SO Acres, Cullman Co. Ala,
40 acres in timber, 1000
3 Building lots, Kansas, 1000
2 Tenement Houses N. Y.
city, rents for So, 800, $4,000
We can dispose of your property-it
does not make any difference if it is
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-15
Books and Authors
CAMPAIGN LITERATURE

The political campaign litera ture Of this
country has always been mighty inter-
esting reading, during the past century.
The nation now expects, as q regular
thing, party campaign books, compiled by
experts capable OF twisting obstinate facts
in the proper direction to sustain partizan
theories, when such work is needed The
campaign book Is an essential quadrennial
literary production. 1t is usually dry read
Ing, except to stumpers and others who
want to get the most effective figures, the
campaign committees can assemble. In
the 1896 and 1900 campaigns the CAM
paign books were supplemented by var
ious political settlers, = embodied in
somewhat humorous stories about the
standards and other disputed mat ters,
which seemed to take with the public. In
deed, the campaign books can be made
much more attractive than they are. The
book Of the party in power ought to be
very accurate and unassailable in it's
statements Of facts. The opposition will
play fast and loose with facts and valves
responsibility. It considers It's business
to be the exposure Of legislative aascos
and diplomatic blunders, and, If they are
hard to find, to invent them and other
things The opposition finds 1t necessary,
frequently, to have q campaign committee
Of experts in, the art Of inyenting admin
istrattve peccadillos. This isn't very nice
or gentlemanly, but it seems to be a
political literary necessity.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-15
The Case Of Hulda Todd.

The press OF the entire country has been
greatly agitated by the case OF Miss Hulda
B. Todd, the postmaster at Greenwood,
Del. The democratic papers have found
in it excuse for savage attacks on the
Postmaster General
Payne and President Roosevelt, while
most Of the republican papers have been
inclined to hold that mistake has been,
made and that Miss Todd should be re-
instated.
class postoffice. Such offices have no
terms Of tenure; neither are they under
the civil service reform rules. With each
new administration. especially when the
change is from one party to the other. q
new set Of fourth-class postmasters is
appointed. Generally, however, women
have been given special consideration.
Miss Todd having held her office four or
five years, and there having been no
change In administration such as justi-
fed the turning out Of fourth-class post
masters for political reasons, naturally
expected to remain in office indefinitely.
as do other postmasters appointed under
President Mckinley. When her success
sor was suddenly appointed, she made
haste to go to Washington to ask Post
master General Payne the reason OF her
discharge He told her that there were
no charges against her manner Of con-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-15
Turning an Honest Penny.

Referring to The Journals re ;.
marks concerning the Minneapolis teach
ers who have taken stone and timber
claims in Washington. the Pioneer Press
is inclined to think that they are not
merely taking advantage of Uncle Sans
generosity to turn an honest penny. The
law provides that the entrymen must not
take the land ION speculation and the
Pioneer Press wants to know what the
for speculation.
Undoubtedly that is just what they are
taking 1t for, and when they take the oath
that they are not taking 1t con specula-
ton" they are probably interpreting 1t In
a Pickwickian sense, as, indeed, they have
q legal right to do, for, Notwithstanding
the provision in regard to speculation, the
supreme court has said in so many words
that a person may take claim with the
intention Of selling 1t, provided there Is
no contract or agreement in advance In
sferentially, therefore, the supreme court
has held that the oath does not moan
what 1t seems to mean. The law ought
to have been repealed Immediately after
this decision, but as it stands, the law is
not as 1t reads to the layrnan but as the
supreme court interprets it. Anyway, It
was q law incapable Of effective enforce
ndent. 1t Is easy for an entryman to saw
that he had no intention Of selling his
claim when he took 1t, but that just after
he got his patent he changed his mind;
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-15

.Dearie, =" said young Mrs. :. Winston
tenderly, as her husband smoked silently
on the veranda. 'tell me-do you think
you would ever have married anybody but
me, ever?"
Never" said Winston.
ooh, but you would said young Mrs.
Winston positively. Nov think, dearie.
Not Margery Catlin?"
Never"
.But you used to go about with her a
lot and you know you did, Not Halle
Marston?"
mot on your life."
"But I heard a great deal of gossip
about you and Halle to-day and I have
my doubts. Not-Laura Greenleaf,
dearie?''
..who's been stuffing you with ghost
stories?''
..Never mind that. Would you?"
''Not while could rum"
''But this person was very positive and
ought to know"
That's where I'm strong, too. ought
ST do know that you used to play golf
with her"
.'Not quite. she played with me-
p "And she took you driving times with
out number and drove. too. What were
you doing all that timer"
"She had horse, my dear, and pre-
ferred to drive it. I made myself agree
able in various ways. You don't think I
whistled or went to sleep, do you?"
s'Dearie!"
'.Well?" &s
II want to ask you something
''Fire away
Ibid you ever kiss Laura Greenleaf?"
II forget
''You don't. A woman would never for
get a thing like that
'Then run over to the north side and
ask Laura
but she wouldn't tell me-
'well, then, suppose it is one Of the
riddles Of life"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-15
LITERARY NOTES

The j. B. Lippincott company has is
sued in it's series Of select novels "Jo-
hanna by B. M. Croker It is as pretty
an Irish love story as was ever written,
with plenty Of ups and downs, which,
CT Johanna DAILY, whose eyes are said to
have coaxed the birds out of, the bushes,
and Shamus Mccarthy, the blue-eyed,
curly-headed lad Of Kerry.
Is The Scribners announce Vacation Days
in Greece" by Professor Rufus B. Rich
ardson, who resided eleven years in that
classic land as head Of the American
archaeological school in Athens and has
visited all localities of interest.
The Scribners announce two new Henty
books which were found completed among
Mr.. Henty's effects after his death last
winter. One of them Is story of the
march of the allies for the relief of
Picking, and the other is Thru Three
Campaigns-A Story Of Chitral, Tirah and
Ashanti"
Alfred Henry Lewis has written a new
novel entitled 1.-THE Boss" relating to
,nisrule In New York, which A. S. Barnes
& Co. have Just issued. @
Little, Brown & Co. announce for early
publication new volume sets of standard
novelists, as the romances Of Alexandra
Dumas in forty EIGHT volumes, Jane AUS
tens in six volumes, Victor Hugo's ia
fourteen volumes, Bulwer Lytton's In
thirty volumes and George Eliot's in ten
volumes.
Halle Erminie Rives' Hearts Courage
ous'' has been successfully dramatized.