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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
TUSCALOOSA
Programme for the University Com
 mencement Exercises Given Out.

Tuscaloosa, May 19.-(Special)- 1.-The fol- lowing is the programme of the com mencement exercises of the University of Alabama:
 Sunday May 3t, Il A. M.-Bassalaure- ate sermon by the Rt. Rev Charles M. Beckwith. D. D., bishop of the diocese of Alabama, in Clark hall
 Monday June 1, Il A. M.-Annual de- bate between representatives of the lite- rary societies; question, Resolved, That It Would be Beneficial to the United States to Hold the Philippine Islands,; affirmative o. D. Jones. Erosophic so- eiety J. w. vardaman. Philomathc so- cety; negative. J. NJ Prestwood. c. E. Fuller, Kent club; in Clark hall. 2 to 5 D. m.--Exhibition of the geological muse- um, the physical and chemical labora- tories and the observatory s:3O a. ,m.- The presidents reception.
 Tuesday, June g. S;30 A. M.-Annual meeting of the Society of the Alumni. in Clark hall. II a. n1-Oration before the Society of the Alumni by the Hon. William B. Bankhead of Huntsville, Ala, University of Alabama. class of 1sss in Clark hall. 2 p. m.-Alumni banquet, in the dining room of the university.
 Wednesday, June Commencement Day), 10 A. M.-Commencement address by the Hon. John B. Knox of Anniston, Ala The conferring of degrees by the president S:30 D. m.-University recep tion, in the dining hall of the university.
 The committee in charge of the street fair for next fall is doing splendid work, already having in hand nearly $ll00. IL has recently canyassed the city. and be- fore many more days the subscription will reach at least sls00 This perhaps will be the greatest fair that this county has ever known
 Manager Pitts of the University base ball team received last night a telegram from the Clemson baseball team stating that as examinations would soon be on they found 1t impossible to stop the team from their studies to play the series of games that the university go much de- sired They still have the proposition be- fore them if they care to meet Alabama after the close of school. Manager Pitts feels confident that Alabama could easily trail the Clemson colors in the dust and is of the opinion that Clemson does not care to find the opportunity to cross bats with the Alabama boys.
 The Elks' minstrels. which was such great success here some three weeks ago and which was repeated last Wednesday night to a packed house during heavy downpour of rain. will be given tomorrow night at Blocton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
ATHENS.
Two Young Men Held Up By Footpads
 and Relieved of Coin.

Athens May 9-(SpeciaL) 1.-The first daring hold-up that has ever taken place in this place occurred last night just west of the corporate limits when Carl Nell son of Decatur and Watson Gibson of this place, two young men, were returning from a calling. They were met in the road by a gang of negroes who held them np. They were ordered to throw up their hands, which they did with alacrity. Nell son had just lighted match to see the time of night and had not returned his watch to his pocket when the command to hands up was given and he grasped his watch and held it in his hands while the negroes relieved him of his purse containing his sisters ring and SIP in currency Gibson only had Sl35, but they took that along for spending money Nelson attempted to strike the negro, and was given a staggering blow across the forehead, which left a scalp wound, and as he came up the negro said to him. I guess you will be good" There Is no clue to the negroes. as they were out of town and took to the woods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
BESSEMER'S BANK
 WILL OPEN IN JUNE
]. R. Rutherford of Sheffield is
 Elected Cashier
BESSEMER NEWS OF A DAY
The wllis-Hard Wedding Social Event of the Season-Negro Brakeman Pushed From Car and Is
 Seriously Hurt.

Bessemer, May (SpeeiaL) )-The board of directors of the Bsssemer Trust and Banking company met this afternoon. anj elected J. R. Rutherford of Sheffield cash fer. MT. Rutherford is an experienced banker, having responsible position with a Sheffield bank. He will come to Bessemer to accept his new position early In June.
 It was decided -o open ;Le bank for business on the first of June. H. B. Urquhart of the American Trust and Say ings bank of Birmingham will fill the place of cashier until the arrival of MT. Rutherford. A committee is on the look out for permanent quarters for the bank which will be conducted in the office of the Bessemer Land and Improvement company for the present. l. A. Lewis was appointed committee of one to purchase q handsome set of office furni- ture and fixtures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20


 the husbands attention is directed to Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and its remarkable cures of wonanly dis eases. He may not have much hope of cure, but he is led to try the medicine, with the result that in almost every case there is perfect and permanent cure.
 Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures irregularity. It dries the drains which weaken women, heals inflammation and alteration, and cures female weakness.
 As tonic for women who are nervous, sleepless, worn-out and rundown uFa- vorite PrescriptionD is unequaled.
 rIn answer to your letter will say, my wife commenced to complain twenty years ago." writes Lewis A. Miller. x-Chief-ofPoiice. of s Prospect St., Weissport Pa. rWe have tried the skill of twelve different doctors She took gal Ions of medicine during the time she was H. until wrote to you and you told us whst to do. She has taken eight bottles of Dr Pierce's Fs. vorite Prescription and six of the Golden Med teal Discovery She can do hef own work now and can waik around again and Is quite smart rFavorite Prescription has the testi. mofiy of thousands of women to its com. plete cure of womanly diseases. Do not accept an unknown and improved sub stitute in its place.
 Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invigoc. ate stomach. liver and bozels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
Other News.

Mrs. George H. Stevenson was called to Belle Ellen today by the illness of her brother, Charles ]. Hager.
 MT and Mrs. G. D. Mingea left today for Talladega Springs. where they will spend ten days for the benefit of MT. Mingea's health.
 Percy Benton was awarded the gold medal offered for the best essay written by a member of the graduating class of the high school Miss Carmalite Pitcher s essay received honorable mention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
Brakeman Hurt.

Samuel Gibbs, negro brakeman em- ployed by the Mobile and Ohio, met with serious accident this afternoon. The unfortunate man was on a Louisville and Nashville train and was s:anding on the platform of one of the cars when he claims he was pushed off by another ne- gro. He fell under the cars breaking his hip, fracturing his skull and receiving other injuries. He may die as result of the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
Tennis Tournament.

New Orleans, May 1s-The opening of the gulf states championship tennis tournament took place today with about thirty entries from this city, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Texas. The first round was not completed, but the honors seem to be between Texas and Payne of New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
Naval Cadet Drowned.

Annapolis, Md. May Midshipman Arthur o. Barber of the fourth-class. Naval academy, a son of C.. Fl. Barber of Kent, Ohio, was drowned in the Severn river today. Young Barber went swim ming and was seized with cramps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
Some
 

Believe any Underwear good enough for their skin. Yet they wonder why they suffer | from eczema or why they have catarrh, colds or rheu- natism.
 The right kind of Under wear keeps the skin ln the right condition.
 The Dr. Dieinel Under wear is the correct covering for the human body, always and everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

Several Chicago capitalists have taken options on land near orrville, in which ore is supposed to exist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
LADIES

We want you to try Artesian Lithia Water. Free to every lady calling this week at Gel cry Cola Co.,, 327 N. 18th st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

Edward Smith, blacksmith, was hor- ribly ground to death by Southern freight train near Nebo, Ala. He was caught on a trestIe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

at no time. been surprised 10 learn ok ny death. It was all due to kidney trou- ble. for which I could secure no reflex. Cisn for a number of years. but ho was unable to do ne any good. ! also con- suited two noted specialists on kidney dseasea, but they were unable to gtvs me more than temporary eeIicf I had aG- ready made application to join the army. but was turned down on account ci nx bAe physical condition.
 T was advised to try that srssrsss ag all remedies SWAMP. FOOT.
 T wrote .o Dr. 1Sllmer E Co, e Blnghampton- \. Y.. for a sample b0tt's. and it's effect upon me was 30 Eo:iceab:s that went Immediately and bought supply from my druggist with the result entirely recovered aad became the mar you see me rev
 'T served a pzsn5er of years h ths army, and for tue past fout years I have been connected with the PhnadsIpets Fire Department My work. both Ia the army and fighting fires ln Phsa dsl- phia. has been ot the nlost arduo1pz- ana work that could rot do. dld not have a strong physiane.
 T do not know what tho words ~B-ld- ney Trouble mean now. and do not oS- pect to. cannot speak too highly os Ewamp-Root- A few bottles of eSis sSaac remedy did mere for me thAa a dazsa physicians could
 CStgnedl HUGO HuTT.
 ssB stfIInaan St, Philadelphia ra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

The Selma Journal says: "The oat crop is said to be the best in years that has been noticed in this section. The nros- peet is for large oGt and hay erep thls season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

Love Is unequally, yo k ed with sickness. |, Labor is frightened by love, but love cannot tighten pain or relieve 1t. Many a man looks on at his wife's suffering. willing to do anythingI to aid her and able to do nothing. 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

J. E. worstwick has been elected presi- dent of the Montgomery Shooting club,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

The recent rains have caused the Ala bama river to rise very rapidly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

Hut is known the strongest in the Fire Department and has taken many prizes at athletic for his prowess in the field of sports.
 He is also exsergeant of the United States Infantry, having for several years been stationed Fort Nobraa Neb Mr. Hut also served with the Sixth Pennsylvania Regiment during the Spanish American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

MERE the story he gave special representative oi Ph> Al adelphia's great newspaper. The North Amcran"i
 will hardly in nsuehad diasedeo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

ND this only mans storyI the average reader "A of newspaper could be persuaded to read the thou sands such testimonials which Dr. Klers Swamp Root the kidney tg9ubes which aet humanity would be down so per
 For these testimonials all prove beyond doubt that the greatest for kidney, liver and bladder troubles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

Herbert is now connected with Ever green by telephone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
Fire-F lighters Story
How the Philadelphia Fire the Weakest-Gained His Strength and Health by Using
 Swamp-Root the Great Kidney Bladder Remedy.

HERE'S the story of who deaths door and was saved by using Swamp-Root.
 If he came to you and said sSMy friend, do you suffer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

with kidney trouble i? Does your back ache? Do you feel bad all over and can't tell ex- actly what's the matter? Have you tried medicines or doctors without benefit? Are you about discouraged ? Then do as did and get well-Use Dr. Kil- mer's Swamp-Root I know it will cure you"
 If he did this, would you believe him?
 Wouldn't you, if you were a sufferer, follow his advice, knowing that he bore living, sentient, vital testimony to the wonderful virtues of this great natural remedy?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

As Minnie Wells a negress, was sew ing in her nome at Greenville the other night some one fired load of bird shot through the wooden shutter, killing her instantly. A young white man named Touchstone has been arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

Montgomery is talking of an agricultur-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
sWhatever comes from K. 6 c. is
 Korrect and Good"
KLO7z & GOLDMAN.
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Cotton chopping has begun in Bullock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

WELL, that is just what
 W Hugo Hut, strongest man in the Philadelphia Fire Department, hero of a hun dred battles with the flames, IS doing now through the me dium of this newspaper.
 Hugo Hut has been con- nected with the Philadelphia Fire Department for the past four years. He IS stationed at the engine house at Nineteenth and Callowhill streets. Mir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

The Southern Bell Telephone company has large force at work putting in a new metallic telephone system for Flor enee. New wires, poles and switch board will be put in at cost of 5000 or more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

The Rev. R. B. McA'pne has announced his intention of resignng as pastor Of the First Presbyterian church in Gadsden Dr. McAlpine's resignation will go to the October presbytery, which body will act upon it. The many friends and admirers of Dr. McAlpine will regret to learn of his determination to leave this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

The Gadsden Times-News says; "The report of the Alabama Car Service asso- citation for the month of April shows that Gadsden made a very handsome in crease over the number of cars handled the previous month. The tonnage IS said to have been exceedingly heavy and tlis is expected to grow every month from now on The Alabama Great southern handled 576. the Chattanooga Southern B. the Louisville and Nashville 7S5, the Southern 347 and the N. c. & St. L. Bo5. The total number is 2O46.'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-24
STATUS OF Tue AWARD
ON ADAMS MILL ROAD
Corporation Counsel VIII Pass Upon
Rights o. Association.

The attention Of the District Commits
sioners has been directed by Auditor
Garrison to a recent award to the Col
ored Union Benevolent Association. in
volved in the widening of Adams Mill
Road. The Auditor suggests the papers
be referred to the Corporation Counsel
for a determination of the legal status
in the premises Mr.. Garrison says:
The award to the Union Benevolent
Association for certain land designated
as parcel No. I, amounted 10 sos and
the further sum Of $500 was awarded to
the association for damages by way OF
allowance for the cost and expenses Of
removing thirty-seven bodies from the
plot of land mentioned, and the renter
ment OF the bodies. The parcel OF
ground is located near the Geological
Park and for many years was used as
a cemetery. When the widening of the
Adams Mill Road was undertaken it
was found necessary 10 cut through the
old burial ground.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-24
THE FATAL WEDDING"
AGAIN At THE ACADEMY
Popular MelOdrama Well Acted and
Well Received.

The Fatal Wedding +" perhaps the
best and most interesting Of Theodore
kremer's plays, was presented last
night at the Academy Of Music by
well balanced company. The story is
full OF human interest, and affords the
leading characters ample opportunity TO
display their aiIIity
Throughout tine performance, Eleanor
Churchill. as Mrs. Howard. sustained
her part well, and was deserving of the
appreciative applause accorded her
work. Thomas Irwin as Howard VIII
son. and Benton Churchill as a man
about town, the friend of the adven-
turess. also did well. and Julia Ralph
as Cora Williams. the adventures, gave
an excellent Interpretation of the char
acter.
Cora Quinten as the Little Mother
and also as Jessie, the child of Howard
Wilson, was frequently applauded for
her good work. Baby Zena Keife sang
and danced her way into the hearts OF
the audience
A special feature. of the last act was
Gertrude Haynes celestial choir OF
w enty-five boys. which sang two selec-
tons. The soIoist, Master Roy Charles
was roundIy applauded.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-24
This Weeks Offerings at the Theaters
SUCCESSFUL COMEDY
IN CHASE'S VAUDEVILLE
Bill Improves as It Develops-James ].
Morton a Great Hit-Two Clever
Slits Well Played.

The bill at Chase's this week starts Off
fairly well and improves with each num-
Der.
James J. Morton, the man of infinite
Jest. is the last on the list of merry
makers. ana the way he says "Oh
Shush" and Far be Il from thou" is
calculated TO bring a smile to the face
of a sphinx His turn. is the funniest
foolishness seen in Washington for
many day His laugh-producing
method is distincfively ''MoItonized- and
his success unqualified if four encores
signify anything
Second hOnors were even between Mr..
and Mrs. Fisher IN the pastoral sketch
by Ezra Kendall The Half Way
House" and Raymond Finlay and Lottie
Burke in ''Stageland Satire" Both acts
are good; the comedy is clean and
wholesome and the dialogue interesting.
The Watson, Hutchings & Edwards
Company presents the same act as last
year. which is without especial merit.
La Basque Quartet. French grand opera
stars, give a good performance, but the
accompaniment is trihe heavy. often
drowning the voices of the singers.
The other numbers are furnished by
Al Lawson and Francis Namon, novelty
acrobats. and the vitragraph. with
scenes from the life OF THE American
Fireman" Anna Caldwell. comedienne.
failed 70 appear
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-24
HOOPSEIRTS RETURN
TO NATIONS CAPITAL
Ante Bellum Costumes at
the Columbia.
NEW COMPANY NOT STRONG
FavoTite Musical Numbers Well Re
ceived, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOX.
my Own United States"

Less than year age the local pub
lie viewed for the first time a musical
comedy which had for its motive events
connected with the civil war. For the
lrst time hoopslIirts foated alloy. the
stage 10 the tune of old war ballads.
and the North and South were prettily
interminsled. This all took place in ID
musical presentation called when
Johnny Comes Marching Home. and
which was repeated last night at tho
Columbia Theater before a small audi
ence
Upon its former visit the piece was
carefully reviewed and its many attrac-
tive features described m.Iutely. At
that time the comedy was new. Prom
inent stage personages interpreted the
principal roles and the chorus inspired
by the sentiment of the piece and the
general newness of things skipped about
enthusiastically and made those In trent
believe that even war times have their
happy moments.
However. Mr. Whitney, manager OF
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
and several notable musical attractions,
has trusted too much 10 the public 5
good nature when he sends a company
composed largely OF inexperienced .peo-
pie to uphold the good impression made
by the comedy last year The cast
IS not only weak dramatically, but vo-
cally. Florence Hayward. a comedy
young woman, sings in sweet but
light soprano voice that apparently tires
after she has sung one verse Of a song.
William II. Thompson reminds one OF
the younger Carleton in the meIlowness
OF his voice. but neither Mr.. Thompson
nor Miss Hayward have yet learned the
rudiments of stage Iove-making.
Several of the musical numbers which
scored a success last season were well
received last night. These We're notably
My Own United States -'Fairyland.
Kate, My Southern Rose. and Twas
Down in the Garden of Eden"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-24
TAYLOR, HUNORIST,
DELIGHTS HIS AUDITORS
"Mirth and Melody, Fun and Folly at
the National Rifles
Armo1Y.

Ex-Gov- Bob Taylor. the funny man
from the mountains of eastern Tennes-
see, and known the country over as
statesman, public speaker. and espee-
iaTy as fiddler. delighted a large au-
dience at the National Rifles Armory
iast night by the delivery of mis- revised
leeEure. The Fiddle and the Bow
The speaker was introduced by Sena-
tor Fairbanks Of Indiana. for whose
complimentary expressions Governor
Taylor returned this sally when hs
arose 70 speak:
OH would that this gracious Senator
were only a Democrat"
The applause and laughter which fol-
lowed lhis opening remark indicated
that it fSl upon an audience which
shared the wish. However. the lecturers
talk. IS he called it, was not upon poll
tics, but rather. as he said. of music and
mirtb and melody. of fun and folly.
Of happiness of home, of harmony and
heaven. Now the speaker took his sym
pathetic listeners TO the sublime heights
Of oratory, and then dropped gracefully
INTO the meter Of a negro lullaby. which
carried those Of his hearers who came
irom@~he Southland back to their nur-
sery days made them young again, and
recalled to all the joyous days of child
hood.
Bob Taylors oratory is of the kind
which is sweet music to the ears. There
IS rhythm in his voice. and his speech
is keyed to melody From the brink of
tears to the h.tls OF pealing laughter he
carried his au6 fence back and forth
many times as he drew high and low
notes upon his mystic fiddle
His very appearance and mannerisms
denote good nature. At an unexpected
moment, when the tension OF his hear
ers was strained to the uttermost in
following = the rhythic sentences as
ths. flowed swiftly and sweedy from
his lips. the lecturer would break forth
into song, ard then on again in an I'M
broken string Of metaphor. His lecture
abounded in beautiful word pictures and
good plain, wholesome, humorous, hu-
man-interest storiss typical of life in the
old days Of these ylSl For an hour and
a half Governor Taylor held his audi
tors spellbound and when he had I'm
ished there was not a person in attend
ance who would net willingly have re-
NAMED 10 hear him repeat the lecture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-24

man Of me. and now my life looks very
different and ! am glad TO testify 10 the
merits OF Peruna- ! hope that some OF
my friends who are afflicted VIII read
this and De cured. Oscar J.. Meister
Catarrh Of the pelvic organs. espe-
cially catarrh Of the bladder. is also
very prevalent during the month of
November.
Charles n. POhlman. Sergeant Co u.
21St L. ;. Infantry. Philippine Islands.
writes from 495 Breckenridge Street.
Buffalo. y. y. as follows
ID was 50 miserable for two years
with kidney and Bladder trouble that L
lost ALI enjoyment Of life / was in
pain whether standing. walking or
lying down, and sometimes everything
would grow black before my eyes and /
would become dizzy. Headaches were
OF daily occurrence I had great diff
Guilty in passing water and the urine
was cloudy. / certainly had one foot in
the grave and never expected TO get well
again. Peruna changed all this, how
ever. / used IL for nineteen weeks be-
fore ! was entirely cured but ] grad
uaiiy improved while taking IL so that
/ felt encouraged to continue its use.
/ am 50 grateful that / cannot express
my thanks in words. Feruna simply
saved my life. Charles H. Pohlman-
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use Of Peruna.
write at once TO DR. Hartman. giving a
fun statement If your case and he VIII
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman. President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus, ..