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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
MAYOR ANNOUNCES
 FULL COMMITTEE
BUSINESS GOES ON BRlskLY AT HEADQUARTERS = MIR. WARD AND HIS MANAGER ARE WORK ING EARLY AND LATE.

Everything at the headquarters of the two candidates for mayor Is moving along smoothly The campaign managers con- tinued hard at work yesterday and the only developments was the giving out by c. S. Simmons, campaign manager for Mayor Drennen, the names of those who compose his campaign committee. The entire committee is follows
 J. w. Bush, Fred M. Jackson, John L.. Raul, W. F. Leake, J. B. Dryer, T. C.. Thompson, Capt W. H. Graves, ". D. Nesbitt, B. M. Allen, Ernest Redd, ". S.. Moughon, Culpepper Exum, J. M. Whit ley, J. S.. Conner, J. B. Little, J. w. Fer guson, Joseph F. Johnston, D. c. Behrens, F. L. Bivings, James " Dickson, D. R. Copeland, Tom Rensford M. V. Henry, Max Karpeles, H. P. Lewis, John An- twine, E. E. William G. w. Ratliff, A. J.. Bowron, W. M. Bethea, W. B. Fowlkes, A ". Nelson, Frank Toe, Gus Colvin, P. J. Serio, w. M, Walker, Rufus Smyer, Maben Hobson, Tom M. Stone, J. w. Alt man, R. H. Thach, B. M. Brassheld, w. B. Grant, T. H. Farrell A. R. Deckard, F. M. Rich, E. T. Wilcox, s. M. Funder- burg, J. w. Anderson, A. Stockmar, Motion Smith, c. c. Snyder, Nicholas Colias, Lucien C. Brown, Robert Hilliard David J. Fox, Phil Ehrler, A. L. Ober dorfer. Charles J. Perry, A. G. Chambers F. G. Sheppard, Dr. L. Schuelhaefer, c. M. Campbell, R. F. Johnston, M. D. Hicks, w. c. Fellows, John D. Elliott, T. c. Mcdonald, A. G. Smith, Dr. B. A. Fox, J. G. Whitfield, Walter E. Gardner, Sam Perry. Jr., A. B. McClary, w. R. Craft. Henry Smith, w. F. Baker, W. E. Mar tin J. N. Cunningham Pete l.. IIouppert, J. H. Hamilton, w. H. Shropshire, Ed Johnston, J. P. Russell, T. Balford Jr., l. w. Wallace, Ed D. Brown, J. P. Me roney, David M. Dickson, H. P Barr, II. w. Cole, c. c. Fleming. c. F. Meglemry, M. B. Herman, John R. Atkins Richard Fries, w E. Cochran, B. Conlin, c. A. Jones, Ed l.. Martini l.. F. StollenwercK David B. Church. Dan Ryan, T. E. Tibbs J. A. Carwile, w. M. Collier, J. w. Fain Mike Sullivan, H. B. Gray, M Catanzano J. G. Greener, James Moran, T. H. Spencer, John Rowlette, J. T. Collns Jr.. Tom Lyon, J. A. James, J. F. Harring-  P. F. Walstrom, T. M. Feeey S. F. Keller. Dr. J. E. Dedman, w. c. Shackle- ford, Pat McGeever. J. J. Smith, w F. Leonard, G. c. Whatley, F. G. Chandler, H. M. Beck, J. T. Glover D. s. Band- man, NJ. Casey, H. A. Thompson, F. R. Simpson, F. Mccarthy, George Courson, Columbus Pugh, E. Rothschild, Owen Brown. D. O. Lowery, Val. Glib, Jr., James H. Brown, Charles Herbert, Tom Cason, O. H. Fucker, J. R. Adams, Dr. A Masberg, c. T. Lehman, Albert Key George c. Harris, Brooks Forbes. J. w. Higgs, C. c. Chiles R. P. Means John G. Bradley, w. C. Agee. M A. Wright Fred Bowron, w. H. Garner, w. H. Mer- ritt, Emmett Collins, B. M. Perrow.
 A meeting of the Drennen committee will be held at headquarters tonight.
 MT. Ward. his campaign manager. Mr. Pugh, and the assistants. are kept busy every day and far into the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
RECORD OF COURTS.

A bill in equity was filed in the City court yesterday by George M. Ryall, Robert L. Chamberlain and Richard H. Woodward. of Baltimore. and the Ala bama Flake Graphite company, organized under the laws of Delaware, against Paul Gilaidoni, asking that the respondent be required to specifically perform his part of a contract. The plaintiffs pray that the defendant be required to either ful- fill an alleged contract or reimburse the company for money it has expended in a deal that was pending.
 The complaint is that the company was organized with a capital of s10O,0OO, the purpose of which would be to operate graphite mines In Clay county; that the defendant contracted to negotiate and close the deal for the property in Clay county, which he has not done.
 A bill in equity asking for a receiver was filed by A. B. Vandergrift and George A. Stelle who own stock in the Three Rivers Coal company The com plaint is that number of shares of stock were issued by the board of directors without proper authority. The petitioners ask that a receiver be appointed to take charge of the company and declared the stock alleged to have been sold without authority declared null and void. and that the holders be enjoined from voting 1t or making disposition of 1t.
 w. E. Jordan has filed another suit for Sl5,O00 against Tom and Harry Rensford. alleging false arrest on a charge of tres passing after warning. This makes suits aggregating in amount s75.o00 filed by the plaintiff against the defendants.
 In the second division of the City court yesterday Judge Wilkerson dis missed 135 cases upon the call of the en- tire chancery docket. This Is done once every year and all cases not prosecuted are dismissed. The docket cont talned 300 cases and of this number 135 were dis missed. Included in the cases dismissed were d large number of divorce suits which were not prosecuted by the plain tifs.
 In the case of Wedgeworth against Jones, in the first division, judgment for 1925 was given the plaintiff.
 The case of Peter Mehl against the Birmingham Southern Railroad company, suit for damages for alleged personal in- juries, is now on trial
 Alex Williams. a negro boy about 12 years of age, was convicted on charge of grand larceny. It was charged that the boy entered commissary and stole a watch
 John Webb was convicted on a charge of grand larceny
 The case of George H. Duke, against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, suit for alleged person. al injuries sustained by a son of the plaintiff, is on trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12

This is the last day of registration as provided by the democratic city execu- tive committee, and the books will close tonight at 10 o'clock. When the places or registration were closed at 2 o'clock last night the figures showed that a total of 27l4 voters of the city had quali- ned Tor the municipal primary. divided among the nine wards as follows:
 First ward, 24O; Second ward, A.; Third ward, 259; Four ward, 165; Fifth ward. 56S; Sixth ward, 200; Seventh ward, BPS; Eighth ward 275; Ninth ward. 27o.
 While this is the last regular registra- tion day provision in the plan of the executive committee was made that those voters who could present reasonable ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
REV. DR. HALE COMING.
Former Pastor of Southside Baptist
 Church Will Preach Tonight.

The Rev. Dr. P. T. Hale of Owensboro, Ky. formerly pastor of the Southside Baptist church, will arrive in Blrming- ham today from Florida. There will be a special service at the Southside church this evening at 8 o'clock in order that Dr. Hale's many friends especially the mem bers of his old congregation, may have an opportunity of hearing and meeting him.
 pr. Hale resigned the pastorate of the Southside Baptist church a few years ago to accept a call to the First Baptist church in Roanoke. Va. He was after wards called to Owensboro. where he is now pastor of the First Baptist church. Dr. Hale will be accompanied by Mrs. Hale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
POLITICIANS DISCUSS
 WELLMAN'S INTERVIEW

The interview of W. I. Wellman. chairman of the republican state execu- tive committee, reviewing the situation of the republican organization in Alabama and referring to the statement of the referees of the President, was much dis cussed in Birmingham yesterday by both republicans and democrats.
 Several of the republicans who do not favor the action of the last convention in eliminating the negroes were asked yes- terday for their views on the situation, and In their opinion the results that would accrue from the informal confer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
INDUSTRIAL NEWS.

The stockholders meeting of the Wood ward Iron company, which was to have been held yesterday did not take place because of the absence of quorum. The meeting has been postponed until the second Wednesday or Thursday in May.
 At the recent meeting of the stockhold- CTS of the Lookout Mountain Iron com pany. J. H. Franz of Columbus. O.. gen. eraI manager and treasurer of the colum- bus Iron and Steel company. was elected a new director. At a meeting of the directors immediately afterward the stockholders adjourned. Officers were as follows: Col. J. c. Battelle, Columbus, O., president; Erskine Ramsay. vice. president. and J. F. Steins. secretary treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
ARRESTED FOR MURDER.
Wash Watkins, Suspected of Killing Nichols, Found In Bay St. Louis.

Wash Watkins, a negro, was arrested at Bay St. Louis several days ago by sheriff, and was brought to Birming- ham last night by Deputy Sheriff Joe Hill and locked up in the county jail on a charge of the murder of negro named Nichols at Oxmoor last summer.
 Soon after the killing Watkins left for parts unknown and he was suspected of being the murderer. A search was made for him, but his whereabouts were not discovered until this week when Sheriff Burgin received notice of his arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
REGISTRATION BOOKS
 CLOSE AT 10 TONIGHT

ouses for not registering at this time would be allowed to do so on the day of the primary. March 2
 No candidate who fails by 10 o'clock to- night to deposit the required entrance fee will be permitted to have his name appear on the official ballots in the pri- mary The majority of the candidates have already paid. The following settled their fees yesterday: J. F. Graham, can didate for alderman from the Seventh ward; solon Jacobs, candidate for alder man from the Seventh ward Eugene Fies, candidate for police commissioner; Sid B. Jones, candidate for police com missioner, and Tom L. Parker, candidate for police commissioner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12

ence at the Hilman hotel Tuesday night Among the number to which the ques- tions were put was one of the referees but none of those approached cared to talk about the matter,
 It was authoritatlvely learned yester- day that the conference at the Hillman was presided over by J. W. Dimmick, and this gives additional significance to the meeting and the subsequent statement of Chairman Wellman. MT. Dimmick was at the conference and motion that he pre- side was quickly carried. He took the chair and occupied it during the confer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
Louis T. Bradfield.

Louis T. Bradfeld, aged 42 years, died at his home. 726 South Twenty-ninth street at Ii ;3O last night of hemorrhage, after an illness of three days.
 He leaves a wife and three children. The remains will be carried to Uniontown this afternoon for burial MT. Bradfield was employed by the Pennsylvania Mu- tual Life Insurance company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
FOR ST. ANTHoNY's CHURCH. An Entertainment to Be Given at Gate
 City February 16.

A musical literary entertainment and supper for the benefit of St. Anthony's church will take place in Amalgamation hall Gate City, February IS. 1903. Fol lowing are the names of the persons who have very kindly offered their services to D. Haylo, Mrs. Charles Houppert. Miss Mamie McPoland, Miss Aurelia sewall. Miss Fecley. Miss Seville. Charles Houp- pert, Charles Herbert. J. Diggins, B. L. Michaelson, c. Irmler. The Gate City or chestra, which includes several compe- tent musicians from the city. will play selections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
MASTER MASON DEGREE.
Brookside Lodge Raised Adams Stew
 art-New Regalia.

At the regular communication of the Brookside Lodge, A. F. and A. NJ, held Tuesday night, Adams Stewart was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. This lodge, whicn recently sus- tained serious losses by fire, has pur- chased a new set of jewels and other regalia, and is said to be as finely equipped with paraphernalia as any Ma sonic lodge in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12

last year than any other agent In Inc United States
 The company has announced another six months contest begining February 1 and ending July S1. and MT. Kolb says he is going to do his best to make good show ing in this contest also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Miss Annie Lacey.

Miss Annie Lacey died at Brompton, Ala, yesterday morning and the remains will arrive here this morning. They will be carried to Lige Loy's undertaking es- tabishment and at 9 o'clock the funeral will be conducted at Patton's Chapel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
Funeral of James Morrow.

The remains of James Morrow, who died in New Mexico several days ago, will ar rive in Birmingham Friday afternoon. They will be carried to Willingham & Leslie's undertaking establishment and then to the house near Trussville, where the funeral services will be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

The following building permits were is- sued yesterday:
 S. D. Weakley, to erect a one-story frame dwelling, Second alley between Six teenth and Seventeenth streets, to cost s75O.
 S. D. Weakley, to erect a one-story frame dwelling on Second alley, between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets, to cost eAS0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
Dr. Curry Better,

Asheville, N. C.. February 11.-Dr. Curry had a fairly good day and at mid night he is resting easy. His condition shows some improvement over the past two or three days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12

Negro Arrested-Jack DeBardeleben, a negro, was arrested at Blocton yes terday on a charge of violating the Sunday law. He was brought to Bir- mingham and locked up in the county jail by Deputy Sheriff W. s. Blue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12

Painters Ball-Painters' Union No. 57 will give it's third annual ball to- night at the Knights of Columbus hall. There will be some unique features of entertainment, among which will be a miniature city election contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
Phenomenal Champagne Record.

The importations of c. H. Mumm & Co. s Extra Dry into this country during 1902 were over one and one-half millions of bottles. the next on the list being 407, ,3O4 bottles behind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
CITY ITEMS.

Petitions in Bankruptcy-Petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by J. w. Warren, M. c. Banks, James Kyle and Smith Morrison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
Alabama Brewing Go.
 "Bohemian Beer. ''

Gas for lighting, heating and cooking. B'ham Ry., Light and Power Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12

Small Fires-'There were two fire alarms yesterday. The first was about 945 o'clock, and was caused by the burning of some paper in a room over Vandergrift's store at 2215 Sec ond avenue. The loss was very small The other alarm was caused by the burning of a scrubbing mop in the Steiner building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12

Marriage Llcenses-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Al fred Maujot and Annie Brown, Charley Glass and Rhoda Ann Weeden, John T. Stewart and Ola A. Erwin, James A. Duke and Lutie c. Peyton, Julian Bibb Davis and Cora E. Stewart, Will liam Parr and Dora Bernhard, Jake J. Russ and Hattie Stein, William T. La them and Mamie Ethel Bradley, James A. Thornhill and Willie E. Radford, William Hardy Mills and Catherine Naff, James M. Rogers and Maggie B. BusOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
 Birmingham Trust and Savings Company BIRMIN CHAM, ALA. AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS FEB, 9TH, 1903.
Sa,ss7,s55.77
LIABILITIES. g.
Sa,as7,S55.77

ARTHUR w. SMITH. President. TOM o. SMITH, Vice President ". H. MANLY, Cashier.
 BENSON CAIN, Assistant Cashier GENERAL BANEINs BUSINESS TRANSACTED.
 DIRECTORS.
 Arthur w. Smith, President; James Bowron, J. M, Caldwell, S. l.. Earle, w. Fl. Kettig, Alex T. London, R. s. Nun ger ". T. Northlngton. Tom. o. Smith. Vice President; James Spence, R. A. Terrell James T. Woodward.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
NEW FINANCIAL LAWS.
President Roosevelt Deeply Inter. ested In Remedial Legfs1a atiOn.

President Roosevelt Deeply Inter-
 ested In Remedial Legislation.
 OYSTER BAY, N. Y, July IT, President Roosevelt is deeply interest ed in proposed financial legislation. As a student of affairs he has noted for a long time the necessity of financial leg. Aslati&n of a remedial character, and he expressed to Senator Lodge of Mas sachusetts his desire that early action upon the subject should be taken by congress along the lines of his recent messages and speeches. Indeed, it can be said he hopes action will be initiated at the extra sssion of congress which he will call on Monday, Nov.9.
 Senator Lodge passed the day with the president at Sagamore Hill. He is a member of the Alaskan boundary commission, which is to begin it's ses- sions in London early in September. Before sailing for England he came to Oyster Bay to consider with the pres ident among other things the work of the commission.
 Senator Lodge gave out statement concerning his conference with the president. Tn this statement the presi- dents hopes regarding the financial legislation are reflected.
 We discussed" said Senator Lodge, "a variety of topics, including the work of the Alaskan boundary commission, which is to begin in London early in September.
 "Yes,'' the senator continued in re- sponse to an inquiry whether he had ! discussed with President Roosevelt the proposed extra session of congress, i've considered it at some lengt&
 You know, of course, that an extra session is to be called to meet on Mon day, Nov. 9, immediately following the fall elections. The session will be called primarily for the purpose of enacting legislation approving the Gu ban treaty which was ratified by the senate last spring. The president hopes, however, as Y'do, that we shall be able to take up for early considera- ton financial legislation along the lines of his messages and speeches since he became president. In this legislation the president takes the deepest inter- est''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
Beauty of a Forest Fire.

In spite of the fact that thousands of dollars worth of timber was be- ing destroyed, the people of Blaine say that the forest fires on Mars Hill mountain recently furnished glo- rious and awful spectacle. 1t was in reality a mountain of fire, the flames roaring in all the fury of a demon. Here and there some mon arch of the forest, all ahame, would be silhouetted for an instant against the sky, its branches aglow with rows of tiny lights. Then gust of wind would cause the flames to leap and tear from limb to limb. Instead of burning tree, it looked like a huge bonfire, with nothing definite and distinct, except the wild sheet of flame. A leap from this charred, naked tree to another, and then the spectacle would be repeated with new victim. On the other side of the mountain the fire seemed to en- velop everything. transforming the forest into a monster of destruction, against which man was powerless.- Lewiston Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
wAsH1NGroNs MODEL FARM.

In his mature life Washington's one expressed ambition was to be the lead ing farmer in America, and he worked diligently to earn that title by intro duc1ng new methods of husbandry. He even invented blow. Tn his progress s1veness he conducted what might not be inappropriately termed the first practical experimental agricultural sta ton on the continent. All the latest machinery he learned about he prompt ly imported. He tried many kinds of tobacco and wheat, experimented with various kinds of fertilizers, and devel- oped the breeding of thoroughbred horses, cattle and sheep.
 There were many industries on Wash ington'si farms. He maintained a blacksmith shop which, in addition to the work of the plantation, shod horses and repaired implements and wagons for the neighbors. He also had a force of carpenters whom, at times he hired out to construct dwelling houses in Alexandria and the National capital Washington conducted a four mill at Mount Vernon and established an en- viable and profitable reputation for the extra brand of flour produced. He often bought wheat from other farms in Virginia and ground 1t into four for the market cooperage was another of his industries, and even the schoon. CTS that carried his barrels to market belonged to him.
 It would be hard to imagine a more complete establishment than that which he conducted. Shoemakers al Mount Vernon turned out all the shoes worn on the estate Weavers in his employ produced the linen, the woolens the lindsey and the cotton cloth needed There was also distillery, the revenue from which sometimes exceeded $1, ,50t annually. His fisheries along the Pc tomac were also sources of considera ble proft-Leslie's Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
WATERVILLE TALK
The New Altars Have Arrived for St
 Michaels Church.

The New Altars Have Arrived for St
 Michaels Church.
 Mrs Charles Milne of Springfield is visiting friends on Prospect street.
 Arthur Stevens, formerly operator at Wheaton station, was visitor in town yesterday.
 Mrs Bell of Kansas City, Kan, is visiting Mrs John Chatfeld on Maple street,
 Three new altars have arrived for St Michael's church, one main altar and two side altars. They will be placed in their respective positions as soon as possible.
 Foreman Albert Lane and his men are getting in hay for the Pin oC.
 Berbecker G Rowland's offices are nearing completion and present neat appearance.
 The fresco painters finished up the work on St MichaePs church yesterday.
 MT and Mrs B. G. Munger are visit ing at Bridgeport and Laurel Beach for the rest of the week.
 MT and Mrs David Sprague and Harold Hubbell drove to the shore to- day to spend their vacation.
 Arthur Wolf of New York city is visiting in town.
 The Waterville A. c. will hold a special meeting Sunday at 2:30 p. m.
 George Wilber of Bridgeport was in town on business to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
washineton Asked to Exp,a,n.

Wasn1mgrOn Aske0 10 Explain.
 LONDON, July 17.-According to the Daily Chronicle, the action of the Unit ed States in annexing the islands off Borneo raises an exceedingly 'delicate situation, and the British foreign office has asked Washington for an explana- ton. The islands concerned, says the paper, are group of seven which orig inally belonged to the sultan of Sulu, from whom they passed by charter in 1881 to the control of the British North Borneo company, whose. officers con firm the statement that they are un- doubtedly British territory.
 rassted His Sweetheart and Died.
 KINGSTON, N. r., July 17.-James Jones, . young man of Rifton, met a tragic death at the home of his sweet heart here. He had been overcome by the heat last week, and as soon as he was strong enough to walk he called on her. Becoming i'll, he tried to walk home, but his strength failed him, and he was carried into the house, where he expired within few hours.