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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-05-01
RANCH NEWS

We are always glad to receive items
from our farmers. After all is said
the farmer Is the mainstay OF any
community. Let the people know
what you are doing; how cattle and
stock are prospering; how many tons
OF hay or potatoes you will harvest,
1t will attract attention OF skeptics
to our county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
HUNT GOES TO TEXAS
 TO TRACE CHARGE
ACCUSED OF ENTERTAINMENT FROM LIFE INSURANCE CO.,, BUT IT IS THOUGHT HE WILL BE CLEARED WITHOUT DELAY.

W. C. Hunt who has been in the county jail here several months was taken to Texas last night by Sheriff J. R. Johnson, of Dallas county. in that state. R. N. Bell. MT Hunts attorney, accompanied them.
 Hunt is wanted in Texas for an alleged swinde practiced on the Fidelity Mutual Insurance company of Philadelphia. A large policy was carried on his life when he suddenly disappeared and thes courts of Texas finally ordered the policy paid.
 Hunt was not seen again until he was recognized in Birmingham by an agent of the company. He was arrested but it was decided that he could not be sent to Texas from Alabama against his will. He instituted habeas corpus proceedings to procure his release and an appeal was taken.
 Attorney Bell went to Texas and inves- tigated the case against Hunt and the ap- peal has now been withdrawn and Hunt signified his willingness to go and stand trial. It is said that there is no case against him and that it will be only short time now until he will be perma- nently released
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

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 lo not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail to Do cured by such methods. give me . call and ret we'll
 Address or call at Rooms 1012 and 1014 new First National Bank building. corner Second avenue and Twentieth street Take the elevator.
 Okics Hour: s:s0 s- m to s;so Q u. Sunday. 10 a- m to n n. iissNHfj
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
NEWSPAPER MEN
 BANQUET TONIGHT At Morris Hotel the Fun Will
 Be Had PROMINENT GUESTS HERE "The Waller Hammer" Will Be Issued for the Second Time and Its Col
 umns Are Full of Alleged
 "Hot Boasts"
PROMINENT GUESTS HERE

The second annual dinner of the Bir- mingham Press Club will be given tonight at the Morris Hotel and the largest num- Der of guests which ever attended a sim liar affair In Birmingham are expected to be present.
 Enough replies have been received to indicate that 105 persons will be present. Among these guests will be some of the most prominent men of Bir- mingham and Alabama.
 The Press Club dinners are unique in that they are different from any other occasions of that kind held in the south. The Gridiron Club of Washington is it's only rival in the United States and while many of the ideas in the Gridiron Club have been utilized the various sfdts of the Birmingham club are entirely original and provocative of great mirth The newspaper men do not hesitate to put their guests on the roasting irons and from beginning to end of the banquet there is a continual uproar
 Senator Hanna. Senator German and former President Grover Cleveland were invited but on account of the special ses- sion of congress the former two could not be present. MT. Cleveland had previous engagement which prevented his atten- dance but he sent very happy letter in notifying the club of his decision.
 The chairman of the reception commit- tee has requested all members to be in the parlors of the Morris hotel at o'clock tonight as there will be considerable work in the arrangement of seats The ban quet will begin at 9:30 o'clock and the president of the club announces that the session of the fun will end promptly at 2 o'clock.
 J. B. McClary of the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company will nave car waiting to take the Highland guests home.
 The entertainment committee of the Press Club has let out the secret that "The Yaller Hammer" will be issued as usual and that its columns will be teem- ing with sensational news concerning the city of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
WIFE AND BABIES
 SADLY NEGLECTED
A HUSBAND APPEARS BEFORE JUDGE FEAGlN ON A CHARGE OF FAILING TO SUPPORT HIS FAM ILY-A PITlFUL STORY.

The pitiful story of the drunken hus- band forsalSing his wife and children, ana the noble efforts of the mother and two small sons to provide for the babies was again brought out before Judge Feagin yesterday in police court.
 Standing in front of his honor was J. T. Clowers, trunk maker, who, it was charged, for more than month had been more or less under the effects Of whisky. and was not providing food or clothing for his family.
 Such was the evidence of the part the man had played in the tragedy, and for it Judge Feagin fined him $50 and sen fenced him to work ninety days on the streets But such a punishment would be worse on the family than on the man, and in order to relieve them Judge Fea- gin will this morning remit the fine ard sentence provided Clowers will agree to quit drinking and provide for his wife and six little children.
 The story of the man Is only half the facts, and they are the worst half. what the woman did is another bit of evidence, and when she told the court of her trials and her efforts to provide for her family there were few eyes which did not bear trace of tears.
 During all this time the woman worked all day in a laundry in the city and ire uuently did other work until 12 and l o'clock at night, seeking to give food clothing and to provide fires to keep her babies warm. The woman had noble face, and she excited the sympathy of the entire court.
 She also told of the two oldest boys both bright little fellows, who have sold papers morning and night to aid her in supporting the other children. She told how they had made a few cents daily and brought every cent of it to her each night, helping her and filling the place her hus- band should have filled.
 Judge Feagin said it was one of the most pitiful instances in his court in months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
METHODIST BAZAAR
 IS IN PROGRESS
LADIES OF ELEVENTH AVENUE CHURCH ARE TRYING TO RAISE FUNDs-oFFIcERS OF THE CHURCH SELECTED.

The ladies of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church are conducting a bazaar in the Crttenden building on Third ave- nue between Nineteenth and Twentieth morrow.
 They will serve lunch both days The proceeds from the bazaar are to be ap- piled to the purchase of the carpets for the handsome new Eleventh avenue church.
 The following officers of the church were recently elected for the coming year:
 Rev. W. E. Morris. pastor. Stewards J. B. Francis chairman; J. l.. Yancey. Walter K. McAdory. W. J. Yielding. G. M Bowers, Dr. D. M Robinson, Fred J. Sheppard, J. D. Scruggs, George T. Hill. Trustees-Dr. c. H. Jernigan, chairman; Dr. J. T. Harwell. Dr. l.. A. Crumley, J. l.. Robertson, William T. Cox, w. c. Gar rett, Charles J. Perry, J. B. Simpson. T. M. Nesbett. G. M. Bowers. superintend- ent of Sunday school; W. T. Cox assist ant superintendent
 The congregation of the church has ex- pended for various purposes durir9 year close to the sum of S560 Sunday school room of the new cl entirely completed and services ait being held In it. The church has mem- bership ofA275 and the Sunday school has a membership of 195. All claims against the church up to date are paid in full
 The members of the congregation boast of the finest and most modern parsonage in the North Alabama conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
SMALL POX RUMOR
 CAUSED TROUBLE
JUROR WAS OBJECT OF TERROR BECAUSE SOME ONE SAID HE HAD DREAD DIsEAsE-THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG.

w. l.. Simms of DeKalb county, who is court has been a very much worried man recently because it was rdmorcd he had smallpox and everyone dodgeh him.
 He walked into the office of the clerk yesterday with a decid, dly worried look as though the cares of the wo"l1 hung heavily upon him.
 Look here, these fellows are telling around here that I've got the smallpox, ' he said
 It Is re narkable how room will always be made for man when he makes such an assertion as that. Involuntarily men who are near him make way for the speaker as though he were some terrible prize fighter or other being of whom ev- eryone stands in awe. MT. Simms was given all the standing room he required.
 i've got doctors certificate here to show that I am all right" he continued. 'I don't want Marshall Cooper or any for I am just as apt to catch the small pox from them as they are to catch it from me- he added, moving over toward q man standing near him, who mmedi- ately gave him more room.
 well, my advice to you is to go and get vaccinated in four places once on each leg and on each arm" said the clerk. "Of course, I am not afraid Of you be- cause have had smallpox, but then these scary fellows would feel easier if you would do that"
 Well, the thing has gotten beyond the point of joke with me-" said MT. S!mms. and l want to get this misunderstanding cleared up. because it is not very pleas ant for any of us''
 He left the office to seek Marshall Cooper and still wore the worried look that adorned his countensnce when he first entered the office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
LOCAL CASES UP
 FOR FINAL ACTION
MANY INTERESTING LAWSUITS FROM JEFFERSON COUNTY TO BE CON jIDERED BY THE ALA BAMA SUPREME COURT.

This is the week in the Alabama su- preme court for the consideration of cases from the Sixth district, which includes Jefferson county, and as result the local courts will be pretty well deserted.
 No cases have been set in any of the county courts for the week on account of the arge number of lawyers that was expected to be out of the city.
 Supreme court week this year will take about twenty-five of Birmingham's law yers to Montgomery to look after the in- terests of their various clients.
 The United States court does not have light docket for the week. as do the county courts, but Judge Jones will ar rive this morning and court will be held in the government building as usual.
 There is an especially large number of cases to come up before the supreme court this week in which the people of Birmingham and of the county are in- terested. One of the things that will be watched with interest is the appeal of Glen Havis from the judgment rendered in the criminal court here of twelve years and half imprisonment, he having been convicted of the murder of E. M. Lathem.
 Of course, the appeal of the judgment In the habeas corpus proceedings of Will jam Wise to procure his release on bail have been withdrawn since MT. Wise has been tried and acquitted.
 The Lakeview Land company matter, in which is involved the interest of the public in certain lands set aside as parks near Lakeview and the injunction to pre- vent the enforcement by the Birmingham chief of police of the city ordinance against pool selling and betting on races will be looked after by City Attorney E. D. Smith,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
RooTER BROWN A HUNTER.
Kills Fine Buck in Tuscaloosa County
 Weighing 200 Pounds.

Jesse Brown. known far and wide as "Rooter" Brown, the noted baseball en- thusiast who, with his stentorian voice voice, has saved Birmingham many a hard fought contest on the diamond by guying the opposing team, has been hunting. "Rooter" returned yesterday. and across his gigantic shoulders was thrown as fine buck as was ever seen in Birmingham, which he pulled down in Tuscaloosa county. He also hunted in some of the adjoining counties last week.
 The buck weighed close to 200 pounds, and was sold for $20 to a dealer in the city. Besides the buck the "Rooter' came back with a nice string of birds and several of his friends of baseball fame have shared them with him. It is said that "Rooter" will be paid a salary next year by the Pittsburg team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
LOOKING FOR BOYS
 TO JOIN THE NAVY
LIEUT.. L. c. RICHARDSON OPENS RECRUITING STATION HERE. MORE THAN A DOZEN APPLY AND FIVE ACCEPTED.

Lieut.. l.. C. Richardson of the United States navy will be in Birmingham till Saturday next and receive men and boys for the navy. The recruiting station was opened yesterday and was crowded all day long with young men and boys who have, or imagine they have, a craving for a life on the rolling wave About fourteen in all got as far as the medical officer and of that number nine were in- formed that their physical condition did not come up to the standard demanded by Uncle Sam.
 Lieutenant Richardson said yesterday that he only wanted men who meant business Great pains," he said, "are taken to instruct the boys and no mat ter how crude they may be when they enter the service they leave it men, well fitted to meet the requirements of life.
 Love of adventure is the prevailing reason for so many applicants for ad- mission to the navy This desire for an exciting life predominate more in the south than in the north, where only lukewarm spirit is manifested. The southern boys make by far the best sail ors, because, I suppose. of their exuber- ant love of adventure.
 "There are more applicants accepted in Birmingham in proportion to the number that apply. than any other city I have been. Taking the whole country at large we accept about 20 per cent but in this city at least thirty out of every hundred will pass.
 Outside of apprentices and seamen, me chancs and artizans in every branch of trade is wanted and 1t is expected that a great many will enlist in Birmingham.
 Lieutenant Richardson is already known in this city as he was here last July. He served on the flagship New York un- der Admiral Samson during the Spanish American war. and at one time aid to Governor B. F. Tilley at the Samoan Islands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
 READY FOR INI ITIATION
More Than Seventy-five Candidates Are Expected December 6-knights
 to Attend Bazaar.

There was a special meeting of the Knights of Columbus held last night at their hall to arrange details for the com ing initiation in the three degrees which will take place December G. From pres ent indications there will be more than seventy-five candidates, and over 300 knights will attend the initiation.
 The following special committees have been appointed for the date of the initia- ton:
 Committee to meet visitors: M. Clifford, Frank P. O'Brien, B. B. Martin, Sterling A. Wood. John H. Lynch, J. J. Gilmore. c. J. Herbert, B. P. Dicklnan, Charles c. Fleming, Allen J. Krebs, Fred I. Monks. P. J. Morgan, J. P. O'Leary, John W. O'Neill, William Ryan.
 This committee will meet all trains on the morning of December at the union station and escort the visiting knights to the Morris hotel. the headquarters of the visiting knights.
 Entertainment committed: John W. O'Neill chairman; James Carter Cook C.. c. Fleming, Allen J. Krebs, J. B. La- garde, Anthony McGill, John G. Brady, j.. J. Gilmore, Fred D. Kohn, A. J. Reilly. N. F. Thompson, Frank P. O Brien, A. c. Ryan, William Grady, W. J. Shevlin, Thomas M. Dugan, J. L. Brierton M. M. Boggan, Oliver Chalifoux, M. CIifforf. An thony Deitleln. w. E. .Frawley, John W. Clark, John R. Gaudin William Ryan, John F. Harrington, w. H. Lodge, J. P. Lambert J. K. Murphy, J. M. Meighan, John McCartin.
 This committee will assist the reception committee, and will see that visiting knights meet and become acquainted.
 The Knights of Columbus will attend in body next Thursday night the bazaar being given by the ladies of the church of our Lady of Sorrows, and it is expected that every knight will be on hand at the hall at 8 o'clock, p. m. Father Meurer made an address in which he stated that the new church building was finished as far as the outside walls were concerned, but that the interior was not, and they needed money to go on with the work It is thought that Thursday night will prove the banner night of the bazaar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
REV. DR. HANDLEY SHAKES
 HANDS WITH CHIEF WEIR

The Rev. Dr. L. S. Handley, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church, yester- day afternoon went to the office of Chief of Police ". E. wier to personally thank him for the aid he is giving the best peo- pie of the city in suppressing gambling in the city.
 Dr. Handley said that he wished to shake hands with Chief Wier and to thank him most cordially for his efforts. He said that it was a fight to protect the young men of the city from the gam blers and he was glad to see the stand taken by Chief Wier in this matter. He said:
 Ut is not right to the young men of Birmingham and to their parents who have tried to raise them right for the gamblers to take away the money for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were recorded at the probate office yesterday:
 Birmingham Realty Go. to Tuskegee Land and Security Co.,, lot 5, block 124. Birmingham. s90Oo.
 Birmingham Realty Go. to Tuskegee Land and Security Co.,, lots 6 and 2, block 124. Birmingham. $6000.
 Ensley Land Co. to Andreas Hofer, lots and 8. block POI, Ensley s1375.
 William H. Hayden to Otterbein Uni versity. lots and 4, block 22s, Birming- ham. $1270.50
 William H. Hayden to Union Biblical Seminary lots 5 and 6, block 22s, Birming- ham. $l452.
 Birmingham Realty Co. to T. c. Cairns, lots IA. 15. 16 and r, block 66 Birmingham. 5000.
 J. J. Crenshaw and wife to F. J. Woods and wife. six acres in the southwest cor ner of the northwest quarter of section 91, township 16, range l west, s1100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
NEGROES UP AGAINST IT.
Out-of- Town Darkies Suffering Heavily
 In Police Court.

Out of town negroes are suffering heav- fly in the police court recently, as sev- eral of them have received sentences which will make them prisoners for months. Within the past few days there have been not a few cases of carrying concealed weapons before Judge Feagin and each of them was some out of town man. Judge Feagin says that pistol-tot- ing is confined almost entirely to strang- CTS.
 Yesterday Robert Oliver, a negro, was fined and sentenced for period of two years for petty larceny and carrying con- cealed weapons. The negro was arrest ed last week on charge of stealing q pistol, and when the policemen searched him they found a pistol in his pocket His fines were s9O and 1SO days in each case.
 Charles Nolan, another negro, was fined S90 and sentenced to work 1S0 days on a charge of carrying concealed ris- toi Both of the negroes are from An niston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
MORELI| IS TO MAKE
 VULCAN" FOR FAIR
Famous New York Sculptor
 Has Made Model
CLAY MODEL T0COME HERE
Sculptor Will Have Entire Charge of Molding the Figure In Birming-
 ham and Erecting at St.
 Louis-Raisng Money.

Moreli, a New York sculptor. has been engaged to model and superintend the structure of the Vulcan which is to rep resent the Birmingham district at the St. Louis exposition. The contract has been signed by James A. Mcknight, who is the representative of the special com- mttee which has the matter in hand
 The Vulcan is to be about fifty feet high and made of iron with base representing the mineral deposits of the district. An eight foot clay model has been made by Moreli and this is to be sent to Birming- ham and placed In the Commercial club rooms. A photograph of the clay model has been forwarded to Birmingham.
 Morei will come to Birmingham and personally superintend moulding the ynl- can, and will afterwards see that it is properly constructed at St. Louis. He is connected with the Mott Iron works of New York city. and has a great deal of experience in this line The total cost of the iron man will be about $60OO, while the remainder of the district exhibit will probably cost about the same amount The remaining $S00O of the $20,00O which is being raised, will probably go to the state fund which is being raised by the Ala bama Worlds Fair Exhibit association organized here last Monday.
 The active canvass for funds for the county exhibit will be taken up again this week, and it is believed that by the end of the month sufficient money will be on hand to make the definite statements about the various amounts to be used for different purposes.
 Already the required amount is in sight. and the start of $50O0 made by the board of revenue has greatly encouraged the committee. It is expected that the mayor and board of aldermen of Birmingham will make handsome appropriation at the next meeting.
 It is the purpose of the committee to have the Vulcan placed in Capitol park as soon as the exposition is closed. It will be placed at the head of Twentieth street and will add to the historical interest of this place. The model represents a bearded figure with a leather apron, one arm ex tended high over it's head holding a trion and the other resting on a stump. Around the bast will be a metallurgical exhibit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
BIRMINGHAM IRON
 IS WANTED IN EAST
ORDER FOR 10000 TONS OF PIPING MAY BE PLACED WITH LOCAL FIRM FOR PEOPLE IN JAPAN. OTHERS TO FOLLOW.

Alabama pipe is wanted In Japan. It Is understood that negotiations are well un- der way between Birmingham manufac- turers and the far east for nearly 10000 tons of cast iron pipe to be delivered at once. While 1t could not be learned defin- itely that the order would be placed here. yet 1t was stated by responsible parties that it was highly probable that such would be the case.
 prominent man who is identified with the industrial interests of this district said yesterday that 1t was only matter of time before Alabama iron and steel products would be in great demand all over the world. This order for cast iron pipe he said. if placed here, will only be the forerunner of others that will follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

which they work. It is not right for a young man to work hard for his salary and then to give it all to the gamblers"
 At a meeting of the Presbytery of Bir- mingham, held at Dr. Handleys church about two weeks ago, resolution was passed appointing committee to investi- gate why there was so much gambling going on in the city of Birmingham and why it was not suppressed.
 The committee has been at work, and it is understood that they were shown the facts in regard to the number of gambling houses running and the number of gamblers here. They were shown that at present there is not gambling house in the city running open and that tile number of gamblers In the city is very small in comparison with the past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
MRS. JOHNSTON MAKES APPEAL.
Wants Contribution for the Boys ln-
 dustral School.

Mrs. R. D. Johnston of the board of control of the Boys Industrial school has issued an appeal for Thanksgiving offer ings to be made to the school and any gifts sent will be greatly appreciated.
 It is requested that all contributions of cash be sent to Mrs. T. G. Bush, 223O Highland avenue, and that contributions of groceries, clothing provisions, fruit and such articles be sent to Mir. Wood ruff at the Bell telephone exchange, who will see that they are delivered to the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
officials Are Inspecting.

Mayor w. M. Drennen and City En- gineer Julian Kendrick made general inspection trip over the South Highlands yesterday morning. They were looking especially at the condition of the various streets and sidewalks in that section and they also went over the parks on the southside