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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
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4 general strike OF all workmen en-
gagged i'll transportation. both by land
and water. in Holland is on. Queen
Wilhelnina has expressed a deter
mina,ion To return TO The Hague inn
mediately should the situation demand
il
The German Crown Prince Freder-
lex William ard his brother. Prince
Eitel. arrived at Constantinoplc from
Egypt and were received by the Sui
tan. who subsequently returned their
visit.
Mgr F. T. Rocker, secretary OF the
apostolic delegation al Washington
has been appointed bishop OF Nucva
CacereS. Philippine Islands.
Mrs. Mabel Townsend. an actress
formerly al San Francisco. committed
suicide in London She had been la
boring under religious mania.
The DrcyiuS affair was made the
basis OF sensational speech delivered
by NJ Jaurcs in the French Chamber
OF Deputies.
Brutal treatment oil Spanish students
has caused intense resentment against
the government in the university towns.
Mrs Horace Porter. wife oil the
American Ambassador in Paris. died
suddenly oil congestion OF the lungs.
King Edward will arrive in Paris
MAY ,. his visi; TO the French capital
following his trip to Italy.
Emperor William arrived at kiel
IRON Copenhagen.
Wintry weather prevails in Germany
and is doing much damage TO vegcta-
ton. which is in an advanced state
owing TO the warm weather in March.
Four inches OF snow has fallen on the
Hartz Mountains
Ii is reported that the Russian con-
sui a, Mirovitza. who was shot i'll the
back BY an Albanian sentry there. is
dead. The Bulgarian government has
seized large quantity OF the Maccdo-
mans arms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
SELMA.
Negro Takes Wrong Dose of Medicine
 and Is Dead.

Selma, April 3.-(Special. )-John Harris negro, the owner of his own humble home and his blacksmith shop by which he earned a living, Is dead.
 His demise occurred yesterday after noon about o'clock at his home near Elmwood cemetery, to which he went at the noon hour and which he left a corpse
 Y Yesterday after dinner the negro com plained of feeling badly and said he thought he would take some quinine. He went to drawer in which he kept the medicine and took a large dose taking the medicine from a bottle in which It was kept in It's bulk state.
 Shortly after swallowing the dose he began to feel queer, and on making an investigation he found that instead of quinine he had taken a large quantity ot arsenic. He had the poison to put an end to some dogs which were breaking up the nests of his hens and had taken It through mistake He summoned his family and neighbours and told them of his mistake. He asked them to send for a doctor at the same time saving he was dead man; that the man of medi- cine could not save him. A physician re- sponded. but before he reached the house Harris was dead, the fearful poison hav- Ing gotten in It's work. His death like that from all poisons. was horrible. but he bore the pain with heroism in the presence of his family and friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
PRATT CITY.
J. J. Hanln Resigns as Foreman of
 Southern Shops.

Pratt City, April 3-(Special.) )-W F. Kernon, yardmaster for the Bir mingham Southern, has ordered a new balloon for quick movement of coke from No. 3 ovens to the Ensley fur naces.
 J. J. Hanlin, foreman Tor the Bir mingham Southern shops, has resigned His successor has not been appointed yet.
 A. H. Daniels and a number of oth CTS attended an oratorical contest at Owenton this evening, in which James Hunter of this city took part.
 J. H. Mohn, layman from the Avon. dale Presbyterian church, will preacI, at the Presbyterian church in this city on Sunday.
 Mrs. Job Going and Mrs. T. A. Nor. row visited in Birmingham today.
 Examinations in the public schools for the third quarter were completed today with fairly good results. not. withstanding that one young hopeful introduced new part of speech, which he termed a "proverb," and another named Blossburg and Gate City among important cities of Alabama. The pub. llc school has received rooted Ivy plant from Mt. Vernon, which was promised the children by Mrs. R. D. Johnston when they made a contribu. tion towards furnishing an Alabama room at Mt. Vernon. The ivy has been planted in front of the high school building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
Hester's Statement.

New Orleans, April 3.-Secretary Hes ters s weekly New Orleans cotton exchange statement, issued before the close of bus mess today, shows an increase in the
 movement into sight compared with the
 seven days ending this date last year in round figures of 53O0O bales. decrease
 under the same period year before last
 of 10000 and an increase over the same 1 time in 1900 of S,10O
 | For the three days of April the totals show a decrease under last year of 5000. a decrease under the same period year be- fore last of 42,000 and ahead of 1900 by 30,- | 900.
 For the 215 days of the season that have elapsed, the aggregate is ahead of the 2l5 days of last year 136000, ahead of the same time year before last 623 1000, and
 ahead of 1900 by 1,264,00O.
 The amount brought into sight during
 the past week has been 13S, 996 against S6,- 315 for the seven days ending this date
 last year, 149, ,4O1 year before last and 75,-
 791 same time in 1900 and for the first
 three days of April 1t has been 34,1H against 37,626 last year, 76,491 year before last and 3949 same time in 1900. The move
 ment since September 1 shows receipts at all United States ports 7,069917 against G.
 954 OS4 last year, 6,4S7,169 year before last
 
 across the Mississippi Ohio and Potomac
 rivers to northern mills and Canada,
 .745 against 996, 39S last year, 953, S9S year before last and ,653 same time in 1900; interior stocks in excess of those held at the close of the commercial year, 139 675 against 24l,5s3 last year, 490.640 year before last and 42.375 same time in 1900; southern mill takings, 1,3955OO against 1,245,s49 last year, 1,109, ,103 year before last and 1.O47,- 675 same time in 1900. These make the total movement for the 25 days from September 1 to date B. 573S37 against 9,4S7,9l4 last year, S,950,S10 year before last and 8,310,014 same time in 1900.
 Foreign exports for the week have been 1g2 675 against 12, ,6n last year, making the total thus far for the season 5,y4S, 2S7 against 5,645,s52 last year, an increase of t97, 1885.
 Northern mill takings and Canada dur ing the past seven days show an increase of 10. 762 as compared with the correspond ing period last year and their total talk ings since September l have decreased 17,449.
 The total takngs of American mills north and south and Canada thus far for the season have been 3,343.sS1 against B. l1O,3 ,353 last year.
 These include 1,s25,27S by northern spin ners. against 1,842,727 last year. Stocks at the seaboard and the twenty nine leading southern interior centers have decreased during the week 1243s8 bales, against decrease during the cor responding period last season of S2s35. and are now 435,02S smaller than at this date in 1900.
 Including stocks left over at ports and interior towns from the last crop the supply to date Is 9.7SS.9l1 bales. against 9,T97, col for the same period last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
Other News.

Representative J. w. Strother of Tal- lapoosa was at the capital today. His visit was for the purpose of advocating the is- suance of pardon to Coleman Berry. Berry Is a white man, serving sen- tence of five years In the penitentiary on the charge of larceny of bale of cot- ton. He has served one year. The par doning board recommended today that the pardon be issued
 The board also recommended the pardon of Tom Crittenden, who was sent up from Montgomery county to serve term of five years for the larceny of a COW. Crit tenden has served one year. and if the governor adheres to the recommendation of the board, the convicted man will have to serve for one year more.
 Volume 134 of the Supreme court re- ports of Alabama has been received by the secretary of state from the printer, and is now ready for distribution.
 The governor has appointed Gen. l.. ". Clark, Col. w. W. Brandon, Col H. B.. Gray and Col o. P. Gait on the staff of Adjutant General Corbin of the United States army, on the occasion of dedica- tory exercises of the St. Louis exposition, April 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04

and telegraphic reports, compares the figures of this week with last week, last year and the year before. It shows a decrease for the week just closed of 120- 209 bales, against a decrease of 123, 992 last year and a decrease of 38 GA the year be- fore last. The total visible is 34S4,849, against 36O5,05S last week, 4O3O,23 last year and 3,92O,S06 year before last. Of this the total of American cotton Is 2,32s.- . S49, against 2,395.058 last week, 2,929, 236 last year and 2.S57.SO6 year before last; and of all other kinds, including Egypt. Brazil, India, etc., 1,156 000 against 1,210 . 900 last week. 1101,O0O last year and l,- GOO year before last.
 The total worlds visible supply of cot ton as above shows a decrease compared with last week of 120,209 bales, a decrease compared with last year of 545.53S and a decrease compared with year before last of 435, 957
 Of the worlds visible supply of cotton as above there is now afioat and held in Great Britain and continental Europe 2066,00o, against 2.165.00O last year and 1,S47,0O0 year before last; in Egypt 125,O0O against 214,000 last year and 19OO0O year before last in India 677, OO0 against 5Se.- GOO last year and 527,OO0 year before last. and in the United States 617,OO0, against 1,O62,00o last year and 1,357, 900 year be- fore last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04

And every form of PRIVATE DISEASE, Sexual Weakness, etc., etc., are cured un- der plain guarantee
 All condolences held inviolate
 consultations at office or by mall in- yited without charge.
 treatment by mail for those who cam not visit us.
 No written prescriptions. We furnish all medicines.
 Question blanks for man or woman sent free on application.
 Our institute Is thoroughly equipped with all modern surgical. electrical, X ray, violet ray. galvan faradic battery electric static machine, arc light cabi- nets and other modern electro and me- chanical therapeutic devices for aiding ,s in the scientific treatment of chronic diseases.
 Montgomery Advertiser: pr. Dozer is indorsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama.
 The Southern odd Fellow: We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. o. T. Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profession. but we know him to be a brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes from a family of prominent physicians. and with his full store of medical knowledge and his large experience in his profession can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
 Offices. First avenue and Twenty-first street, Birmingham Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
Whatever Comes from K. 6 c. Is
 "korrect and Good"
KLO1z & GOLDMAN.
TUSCALOOSA.
Free Delivery of Mails is Soon to Be
 Extended.

Tuscaloosa, April 8. - (Special)-Th free delivery of mails is soon to be ex- tended to East End. Some while ago a petition was sent to Washington by the citizens of this section of the city re- questing that they be granted the privi- lege of free delivery. communication was received from the postoffce depart ment at Washington yesterday stating that as soon as the requirements Of free delivery had been complied with, In re- gard to the number of streets, houses, etc, that the petition would be granted.
 The board of mayor and aldermen met last evening and many important mat ters were discussed. The dispensary re- port showed that the profits since Janu- ary l, 1903, amounted to $5SO1.49 The con tract with the Water Works company was annulled on account of the companys refusing to make extensions that the board thought necessary.
 At the meeting of the Erosophc society of the University of Alabama, which is to be held this evening, the following programme will be rendered.: Essay by Marx oration, c. H. Chapman. Debate: Resolved, The the University of Ala bama Should Buy the Tuscaloosa Female College for an Annex. Affirmative-Eth- eridge and Catchings. Negative-Garner and Hill
 The Tuscaloosa County Medical society met recently and adopted resolutions that every physician should report promptly every case of any kind of contagious dis ease occurring in Tuscaloosa to the coun- ty health officer. The resolutions apply to light diseases, such as measels, humps. etc, as well as scarlet fever, smallpox, etc.
 Mrs H. r. Hill and children left yes- terday for Biloxi Miss, where they will spend the summer. They were joined in Birmingham by Mrs. Sterling A. Wood and family.
 The Elks held a very interesting ses- sion last evening at which time the fol- lowing officers were installed: Marvin T. Ormond, exalted ruler; Charles c. Simp- son, esteemed leading knight; Ike Fried man, esteemed loyal knight; George D. Johnson, Jr.. esteemed featuring knight Henry H. Leland, treasurer; John G. Brady. secretary. William w. Brandon was appointed by the district deputy to act as grand exalted ruler; A. McGill was requested to act as grand esteemed lead ing knight, and Phil w. Blondheim as grand esteemed loyal knight. w H. Dewey acted as grand esquire. The new ly installed exalted ruler appointed Rob- ert Cornell and A. B. McEachin Jr, in- side guards for the ensuing term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
URGENT REQUEST
 FOR SHIPMENTS Dun and BradStreet's Weekly
 Review of Trade STEEL IS TAKEN FREELY Another Week of Good Weather Has Brought Out a Large Volume of
 Business and Quick Deliv-
 cries Are Urged.
STEEL IS TAKEN FREELY

New York, April 3-R. G. Dun & Cot weekly review of trade tomorrow will say:
 Another week of good weather has brought out a large volume of business many manufacturers receiving urgent re- quests for immediate shipments. Floods have caused serious losses at few points along the Mississippi, and traffic was in- terrupted on railroads in that vicinity but on the whole the freight situation IS more satisfactory than at any previous time this year. The industrial situation would be unprecedentedly favorable were 1t not for the prevalence or labor dis- putes Railroad earnings in March ln- creased 13 per cent over last year ana H.1 per cent as compared with 1901.
 During the month of March prices of commodities, as measured by Duns Index number, declined to $99,267, as compared with S1O1, ,067 This decrease is only seas enable, and Is about the same as oc- cured in the corresponding period last year.
 Less interruptions from fuel scarcity and traffic congestion has produced most desirable condition of activity in all departments of the iron and steel indus try, but the structural workers strike threatens to restrict consumption and provides the only menacing factor. South- efn producers of pig iron supplied the most important feature of the week when quotations were reduced on deliveries In the second half of the year.
 Steel Is taken freely by implement mak- CTS, railroads and other large buyers and contracts are reported that run fully year.
 Textile manufacturing conditions are unsettled by strikes and the future course of prices as well as the general situation must depend largely upon this factor.
 Throughout the cotton industry, there Is a disposition to await developments. Jobbers purchase only for immediate re- quirements. Only very slight supple mentary demand is coming forward for mems wear, woolens and worsteds and most new orders are for filling out sam pie business. There Is much complaint of delayed deliveries in this line and can cellations are again feature. Increased firmness Is recorded in the market for footwear. Leather is firm, but compara- lively quiet
 Failures for the week In the United States are 173 against 214 last week, 220 in the preceding week and 167 in the corresponding week last year. and In Canada IS against 26 last week, 20 in the preceding week and p last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
NEW DECATUR.
Street Fair Is Proving Great Success
 In Every Respect.

New Decatur, April S.-(special) - The street fair Is proving success in every respect, many of the attractions being the best ever seen here. Large and en- tbusiastc crowds are in attendance every day. The merchants are doing a big business.
 While in the city Governor Bob Taylor of Tennessee purchased 1000 shares of stock in the MoultoB Valley oil com pany. A few days ago this company brought in gas well at Hartsele, six teen miles south of here on the Louis vile and Nashville railroad. Governor Taylor was well pleased with the indica- tions of oil and gas in this locality and believes that some very rich finds will be made here in the near future. The gas well at Hartselle is a very strong one
 Mrs. c W. Thompson of the New De- catur hotel died last night. She had con- ducted this hotel for many years.
 Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Pauline Alice Buchheit of this city to MT. Roland Calmer Esdale of Birmingham at the home of the brides parents. MT. and Mrs. c. F. Buchbeit on Gordon drive. April 16. They will make their home in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
BESSEMER POLICE
 OFFICERS ELECTED
NEW POLICE COMMISSION NAMES
 R. F. MIMMs FOR CHIEF OF Po- LICE AND MEMBERS SAY ALL NEW MEN WILL BE SWORN IN.

Bessemer. April s.-(special)- )-The po- lice commission. at meeting tonight elected a full list of officers for the city of Bessemer. The following were elected:
 Chief of police, R. F. Mimms.
 Day warden, G. D. Mingea.
 Night warden, T. R. Crittenden.
 Street foreman, G. B. Benton.
 Assistant street foreman, J. L. O.. Speaks.
 Sanitary inspector, B. F. Thompson.
 Policemen, J. M. Boykin, J. H. Par sons, W. c. Davis, George w. Jones, J.. T. Smitherman, T. A. Glenn.
 Extra police, J. C. Huey.
 All of these officers were elected for one year, with the exception of the chief of police, who will be given term of two years. The commission has set Monday as a day for swearing In the new officers. As the case testing the constitutionalty of the police commission is now in the courts 1t is expected that tonight's cleo tion will tend to complicate matters con- siderably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
Other News.

General Manager J. B. McClary of the Bessemer and Birmingham division of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, and Secretary T. J. Ross were In the city today, and President Robert Jemison was here yesterday looking after the work being done on the new electric line. The poles are Into the city now, and the wires are today being placed on Nine teenth street. The officials or the com pany promise service or eIectric cars be- tween here and Birmingham, and this consummation is being eagerly awaited by Bessemer citizens. The interior of the waiting room has just been repainted and presents a much more attractive appear ance. A large and handsome sign has also been placed on the outside of the depot.
 The fine brick store building on Second avenue between Nineteenth and Twen- tieth street, occupied by B. A. Loveman, has been purchased by Chambers Me- Adory from Dr. J. W. Carter, the price paid being $S00o.
 Thomas Bass of Memphis is in the city for a weeks visit to Captain H. w. Crook and family
 Mrs. c. E. Pugh has returned to Bir- mingham after a pleasant visit to her aunt, Mrs. Wiley Hill
 Bessemer has had more kinds of wealth. CT today, probably, than ever before in the same length of time. Extreme heat of the morning has been followed by a very high wind, rain, and a decided fall of the barometer.
 Bessemer Is much gratified at the re- election of the Rev. J. L. Thompson of this city as president and of MT. Gylym Horbert as secretary-treasurer of the state B. Y. P L., which met recently at East Lake.
 The Fun" club held pleasant meet ing this afternoon with Miss Stella Grace spencer. They were amused by an animal contest" each being required to draw certain animal Miss Wlleva Allen won the prize. The next meeting will be held with Miss Pauline Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04

Montgomery, April S.-(special )-Edgar Williams. a noted Alabama convict, com mitted suicide last night at a lumber camp in covington county. where he had been employed. Williams case was an unusual one, and no one can account for his taking his own life, unless 1t be due to remorse.
 More than half score of years ago he killed W. H. Boswell in Fillmore coun- ty. He immediately fled to the west. In Arizona he was arrested In 1901 for wife beating, and while In jail there he con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
EDGAR WILLIAMS, NOTED
 CONVICT, KILLS HIMSELF

fessed to being the Alabama murderer. Communication was had with the Ala bama authorities and Williams was re- turned to Wetumpka to stand trial. Many of the witnesses in the case had moved away or died since the murder and 1t was difficult to secure testimony to con- vict. In 1901 the trial resulted in ver- dict of manslaughter with a sentence of two years. His sentence would therefore have expired next November. Williams was a member of one of the very promi- nent Elmore county families
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
PORTRAITS OF OUR HONORED SENATOR'S Valuable Addition to Collection
 of State Portraits PAINTED IN WASHINGTON Governor JeIks Announces 3 Number of Appolntments-Mr. strother of
 TalIapoosa at the Capital to
 See About e Pardon.
PAINTED IN WASHINGTON

Montgomery. April s.-(Special.) Life size portraits of Alabama's two distin- guished senators, John T. Morgan and Edmund Winston Pettus, have been add ed to the paintings of distinguished men being gathered by Director Owen of the department of archives and history. The portraits arrived today from Washing ton. They are amongst the most highly prized yet received and they are indeed fine specimens of art.
 The portraits are painted by Miss Suzanne Gutherg pronounced Goothsurz), an Alabama woman, 22 years of age. Sen ator Morgan's is the first life-size DOT trait Miss Gutherz ever painted. and that of Senator Pettus is the second. They indicate a very high order of talent and artistic ability which will contribute fu- ture honors to the state.
 Miss Gutherz's father Is native Of Switzerland, whose family emigrated to St. Louis and resided in Memphis dur Ing his early childhood. He entered the confederate army when a mere lad, with his elder brother, who was topographi- cal engineer on the staff of General Polk and fell in a battle in Georgia
 Carl Gutherz is an artist of high dis tinction in Europe and America. Ills daughter, Suzanne, resides with him in Washington. His wife Is the daughter of the Rev. Scruggs, who resided at De- catur in this state until the close of a long and honorable life.
 She Is also a native of Alabama, and is a lady who Is held in great esteem. The young lady is also musician of high order, and withal, is represented as very attractive woman, sensible, industrious and fond of the duties of domestic life.
 The Detroit ball team of the American league is scheduled to arrive in Mont gomery tomorrow for a series of ten games with Lew Whistler's "Black Sox."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
State Appolntments.

The following appointments were an- nounced from the executive office today:
 To be trustees of the Eighth District Agricultural school N. A. Barcliff of Huntsville, N. w. Rowe of Triana
 Notaries public-Salvatore Catanzano, Birmingham; Gabriel Martin Dreg, Mo- bile H. B. Allison, Montgomery: A. B. Jones. Big Creek; c. E. Connor, Gads- den.
 Notary public and justice of the peace w. J. Johnstone, Precinct l, Elmore county.
 Constable-H. P. May, Gordo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
Attention, u. c, r,

The regular meeting of the Birmingham Council, United Commercial Travellers No. 172, will take place this evening in Red Mems hall, Potter building, at 8 clock. Three candidates will be pre- sented. Visiting brothers cordially in- Vteo. c. M. HARDY,
 Senior Counsellor H. W. ENGLISH. Sec. and Treas.