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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21
THE MEN AND WOMEN
Who Enjoy the Choicest Products
of the Worlds Commerce.
knowledge of what Is nest More Inn
portant Than Wealth With
out 1t.

It must be apparent to every one that
qualities of the highest order are neces-
sary to enable the best of the products OF
modern commerce to attain permanently
to universal acceptance. However loudly
heralded, they may not hope for worldwide
prominence unless they meet with the
general approval, not of individuals only,
but of the many who have the happy
faculty Of selecting. enjoying and learn
ing the real worth OF the choicest prod
ucts. Their commentator, consequently
becomes important TO others, since to
meet the requirements of the well in
formed of all countries the method of
manufacture must be OF the most per-
feet order and the combination the most
excellent of its kind. The above is true
not of food products only, but is espe-
cially applicable to medicinal agents and
after nearly a quarter of a century of
growth and general use the excellent
remedy. Syrup of Figs, is everywhere
accepted, throughout the world, as the
best of family laxatives. Its quality is
due not only. to the excellence of the
combination of the laxative and carmn-
alive principles of plants known to act
most beneneially on the system and pre-
scented in the form of a pleasant and re-
freshing liquid, but also to the method
Syrup Co, which ensures that uniformi-
ty and purity essential in a remedy in
tended for family use Ask any physi-
clan who is well informed and he will
answer at once that it is an excellent
laxative. II at all eminent in his pro-
fesson and has made a special study of
laXatives and their effects upon the sys-
tenn he will tell You that it is the best
of family laxatves, because 1t is sim
pie and wholesome and cleanses and
sweetens the system effectually, when
a laxative is needed, without any I'M
pleasant after-effects. Every well-ln-
formed druggist of reputable standing
Knows that Syrup of Figs is an excel
lent laxative and Is glad to sell 1t, at
the regular price of fifty cents per bot
tie, because it gives general satisfac-
tion, but one should remember that in
order to get the beneficial effects of
Syrup Of Figs it is necessary to buy the
genuine which IS sold in original pack
ages only; the name of the. remedy
Syrup of Figs and also the full name of
the Company-California Fig Syrup Co.
--printed on the front Of every package.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21

Boys double-breasted apiece
Suit, strictly Atwood, well-trim-
med pants, reinforced seams, fiat
tapped deep hem, sizes 7 to Is.
Special price $50.
Boys double-breasted 2-piece
Suit. purely guaranteed Atwood,
in Cheviots, Serges, Cassimeres
and Homespuns-with belt straps,
some have belts to match. Special
price 3.95.
Boys Sailor Blouse, in hand
some combinations, in blue. red.
brown, gray. Oxford and fancy
mixtures, guaranteed all wool,
sizes 3 to TO- Special price 800.
Norfolk Suits in all colors and
materials. fine workmanship to
10. Special price 2.95.
Sailor Norfolk Suits, in Chew
lots, Serges, Cassimeres, Home
spuns, Crash, large sailor collar,
single and double pleats, belts to
match, very nobby, finest makes
and materials, from to Z. Special
price 1895.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21
George T. SIade Resigns.

New York, March 20.-George T
Slade, superintendent of the eastern
division of the Erie railroad. has re
signed and he will be succeeded April
by George Van Buren,. 1t is under
stood that Mr.. Slade, who is a son-in
law of ]. j. Hill, will become genera
superintendent of the Great Northern
railroad, succeeding Frank E. Ward
recently promoted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21

Shirt Waists and Blouses, 100
styles to select from, new collar.
new stripes, new colorings-the
swell tan and the new gray shades.
all prices, all sizes. Special price
SOC.
Knee Pants, all are purely all
wool, fiat tapped seams, double
stitched, deep hens, reinforced
buttons, all shades and materials,
in Worsteds, Serges, Cheviots,
Cassimeres. Special price SOC.
New line of Wash Suits, Caps
and Blouses, colors fast and hand
some-a magnificent line of pure
whites. Special price 75c.
A 3-piece Suit, coat, vest, pants,
in two colors, spring styles, nobby
all new goods. Regular price $3.50.
Special price 1925.
Our new line of Shirt Waists
and Blouses just received. New
style collars, new stripes, new
combinations Regular price $1.0O.
Special price 75c.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21
ON THE RACE TRACK
At New Orleans.

New Orleans, March 20.-Safe Guard
and Henry of Franstamar were the only
winning favorites Foley, who rode Radi-
ant Heat in the second race, was serious
ly hurt when the horse fell. The weather
was clear and track slow. Summary:
First race, seven furlongs-S Safeguard
1O7 (Gannon), to 8. won; Whang Doodle
ia CMorpher), 100 to /, second; hummer,
III (Scully), II to 81, third Time, IA 1-5.
Second race, mile and one-eighth-Henry
of Franstamar, 1902 (Fuller), tos10 won;
Iimelght, 102 CMunroe) Is to 5, second;
Joe Doughty 80 III. Gilmore), 75i to l,
third. Time 2:O1 is.
bird race, five and one-haf furlongs-
Silver Fringe 1O5 (RomanellD, to /,
won; Miriam w, 1O5 (Phnlips), 10 to 8,
second; Versifer, 1O5 O.. Daly). to 2,
third. Time, I'LL 80
Fourth race. handicap, mile-Malster,
100 (scully) 10 to l, won Mauser, 100
(Munroe), to /, second; DeReszke 80
Fuler). to 5, third. Time, AS.
Fifth race. selling, mile and one-eighth-
Eliza Dillon, 80 Phillips). 10 to 1, won;
Ruby Ray, 90 (Fuler), to 5, second;
Compass, 1903 q. Daly) to 1, third Time,
200 30
Sixth race, six ADMINISTRATIONS, 1O7
(Fuller), to 1, won; Tom Kingsley, 107
(Phillips), to l, second; Bengal, 1O7 Gan
nom, even, third. Time, 1:19.
At San Francisco.
San Francisco, March 2O-Sam Fulen
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21
American Interests Suffer.

Washington March 2O-The navy de-
partment was advised by Acting Secre-
tary of State Loomis today that reports
from the Dominican republic and Hayti
indicated that American interests there
may be in need of protection. The navy
department has ordered the cruiser At
lanta to proceed thence from Pensacola.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Estate of J. 7. Harris, deceased-Pro-
bate court.
Letters of administration upon the es-
tate of said deceased having been grant
ed to the undersigned on the goth day
of March, 1903, by the Hon. j. P. Stiles,
judge of the Probate court of Jefferson
county notice is hereby given that all
persons having claims against said es-
tate are hereby required to present the
same within the time allowed by law or
the same will be barred
TURNER r. wEAKLEY,
General Administrators Jefferson County.
3-21-3t-sat
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21
A Garment for the Gas.
From Answers.


Business was quiet in the shop, and so
when the young person in cap and apron
entered, the tradesman was all smiles
and attention.
What can I do for you madam" he
queried politely.
Il see,' she said, with rich brogue,
that We are afther sellin them new
tangled things they do be burnin' on the
gas"
Yes, madam, we have very large as
sortment of the very best incandescent
fittings. You can have the complete set
fittings. chimney and mantle-as low as
half a crown.
oh" was the reply. sure, it's not the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21
Boys Had Read Dime Novels.

Mobile, March 20.-The series of rob-
berries in Hattiesburg, Miss, led today to
the arrest of three boys. the sons of re-
spectacle people, who, with a dozen 9TH
ers, had formed what they called the
Copeland Gang, to engage in stealing
guns. pistols and ammunition from the
stores. Many pistols were recovered, and
other property to the value of $500. The
boys had stock of sensational litera-
ture
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21
Joe spanier in Line.
N. A. C. C. WINS FIRST GAME.
Pratt City Baseball Team Defeated BY
the Score of 8 to 8.

fne North Alabama Conference college
baseball team defeated Pratt City yester-
day by score of to 8. 1t was very
exciting and warmly contested game. The
work of Pitcher WEIGH was phenomenal.
He struck out eighteen men and allowed
only five scattered hits. Both teams
played excellent ball. as is evident from
the score. Below is given the lineup of
each team.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21
A. Gordon Jones Assistant.

Washington, March Pa. Gordan
Jones, formerly superintendent of the
Washington division of the Southern
railway, has been appointed assistant to
the general superintendent of that divis-
ion. w. G. Choate. formerly of the Dem
yer and Rio Grande, succeeds him as SUI
perinton1ant.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21
FIRE SALE OF GROCERIES

Having bought the entire
damaged stock of groceries,
can goods, dried fruits, fine
tobaccos, cigars, ETC., from
Standard Grocery Co., 1 will
sell the same out at greet bar
gains. Sale begins Saturday,
March al, at my grocery store
corner 3rd Ave and 18th
street. w. d. LANE.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21

Chairsell was missing from the Biz
mingham team and Robinson from How
ard both being laid Off for minor in
juries
The sponsors for Howard was Miss
Milton Burr of Talladega and Miss Hob
son. her maid. Miss Edith Lathrop was
sponsor for Birmingham and Miss Conner,
her maid There was dancing after the
game
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21

Where can you invest money more
profitably than by buying bottle OF
Prickly Ash Bitters-you get -FOUR for
one. A kidney medicine, a liver tonic,
stomach strengthened and bowel cleanser
Four medicines for one dollar.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21
At The Information Bureau Fine Bon Bons
6Oc the Pound Benefit of HiIlman
HOSDitaI

At the information bureau tomorrow Saturday, you
oOe pound Homemade made Of the very finest in
gradients If it had we'll known candy makers name
on 1t you would have to pay easily dollar pound but
instead its 60c Half pound boxes 3Oc
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21
Two Specials in the Mems Furnishing
Department.

big lot of Barbes Walters and Buffers White Coats.
made of the very best quality drilling and usually sold at
7Sc, are here at SOC.
Some SOC genuine elastic seam drawers all Sizes marked
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21
81; 81; SIS; LOvEMAN s.: 5;;..
JOSEPH @ LOEB.
An important Showing in Boys Spring Suits.

There IS and large line OF Spring Suits here fol
boys and children and the very best styles and materials
are represented The prices most moderate as these
ckOxxx
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21

Business Mems Lun C b,
Metropolitan Cafe, commenc-
ing today, soc.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21
The Book Everybody is Talking About
Lady Roses Daughter" By Mrs. Humphrey Ward. with Illus
tratOnS by Howard Chandler Chrisv

Lady Roses Daughter has been published Just one week
that time has become the most talked of country ar
England he critics both countries that it m
velous work OF its wonderful author that and asl
ing IMPORTANCE and that Julie LIE Breton the appealing type
heroine in English fiction" Our price only I10
Original drawings of Lady Roses Daughter" will soon
be on exhibition in our Book Department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21

Alabama Brewing Co.
Bohemian Beer. !"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21

compate set that I'm afther wanting.
I've got the brass part and the chimley
as right as can be. But the little white
shirts all broke to smithereens; an IT'S
another wan that 1 want. is we Place
Just Suited.
From Tit-Bits
Il can't pay this bill just now; yfe
will have to wait little for the money"
"All right, sii," cheerfully responded
the boy, as he seated himself and unfold
ed copy of the morning paper; 'them's
the orders of the guv-nor"
What are the orders of the guv-nor?"
demanded the gentleman. sternly.
I'm to wait for the money"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21
At San Francisco

San Francisco, March 2O--Sam Fullen
wals the only winning favorite at Oak
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-21
HOWARD COLLEGE
WINS CLOSE GAME
BY DEFEATING THE BIRMINGHAM
ATHLETIC CLUB LAST NIGHT
THE STUDENTS HOLD BASKET.
BALL CHAMPIONSHIP OF STATE.

BY defeating the Birmingham Athletic
club "a to 10 last night Howard college
may justly claim the basketball champ
ionship of Alabama. The college boys
have not played Mobile but comparative
records indicate that Howard college has
the better team.
The game last night was fiercely con-
tested throughout, the first half ending
to in Howard's favor. The two teams
have been practicing together so much
this season that their style of play Is
almost Identical, and hence neither team
had any decided advantage. For How
ard, Gwinn threw ten foul goals and by
field goals Gordon made eight points,
Brown four and Spruell two. Thirteen
fouls were called on the Howard team
For Birmingham, Ferguson made ten
points and Perkins two from field goals
e. Jones threw seven foul goals. Four
teen fouls were called on Birmingham
The lineup of the teams was as fol-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-21
MuUNT MITCHELL HOTEL EURNl D.
A $40, OOo Fire at Black Mountain 49, Stables
and Barn Blazs.
Especial to News and Observer

tSpGCldl " NEWS ana observer
Black Mountain, n. C., Jan. 2O.-At nine
O'Clock Sunday morning fire was discov-
cred ia the Mount Mitchell Hotel. The
entire absence of any fire apparatus rem
dered it impossible to cope with the
flames. so the by ISLANDERS addressed
themselves to the task of saving the con-
tents of the doomed building. The neigh
bcrs turned out en- masse. Their valiant
efforts to save property deserve the
highest commentator, and their dsin-
terested services are more than appre-
ciated hy the sufferers from the conha-
grafton.
The hotel was burned to the ground,
but the untiring labors of the citizens
saved the adjoining buildings. At the
time Of the fire the hotel was occupied
by the following persons; M. and Mrs.
w. D. Sprague, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey l..
Miller. and Miss Margaret Cushing, OF
Springfield. Ohio Miss Nellia l.. Eckles,
Of Richmond, Va. and Mr.. James e.
Caravan. of New Bern. N. c.
The hotel and furniture were owned
bv Messrs Savage & Walsh. Their loss
is about 10000, with about $4,000 in
surance. The personal effects Of Mr..
and Mrs Sprague and the other occu-
pants. with few exceptions, were saved.
short while after the hotel fire, the
tarn of Mr.. Howell Kesler was dlscov-
cred TO be in flames. The horses and
vehicles were burned to a crisp before
hand could be raised to save them. Mr..
and Mrs. Kesler were engaged at the
time in saving the hotel property
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Durham and the London Bill.

To the Editor: The Ministers Asso-
citation of Durham, in view of the i'm
preston that have gone out from certain
notices in the press regarding the re-
ception given the London Anti-Saloon
bill in Durham, desire to make the fol-
lowing statement:
The impression that a large number of
the citizens of Durham have been APP
preached, and are against the London
bill is erroneous. The minister who is
said to have met with but Indifferent sue
cess in obtaining signers to his petit
tion only approached a few citizens,
whose attitude toward this bill was I'M
known Most of them declined to sign
the petition OF the hundreds of men in
Durham known to favor any legislation
looking to q solution of the liquor prob
lem, he approached none. He wished to
discover the sentiment of those whose
attitude he did not know.
Other petitions have been circulated,
and large numbers have signed them, and
there is a strong public sentiment in ia
vor of the bill in its entirety
The Anti Saloon movement has not
been put to the test yet, but will be
soon In the meantime we have reason
to be very hopeful for the success of the
movement here, and desire to put our
selves on record as favoring heartily, to
q man. the London bill.
r. c. BEAMAN,
S. S. BOST
GORDON MATHESON,
Committee for Association.
Durham. N c., January 20.
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DASHED INTO TRAIN
VestjbuIe Rushed Into Freight
on the Siding.
Ralroad officials Think Some One Tampere
With Switch at Thon asyl. - Locomotive
and Cars Damaged.
Especial to News and Observer

Lexington. ~ c.. Jan. 2O.-No. 3d. the
scuthbound vestbule. due here at sos
p. m, ran into a freight standing on the
siding at Thomasville last night about
$3.50 O'Clock, demolishing two freight ears
and severely damaging 35's locomotive,
which was one of the Southern's large
and handsome engines.
No one was seriously injured with
the exception of the painful spraining of
a hreman's ankle. The passengers were
badly shaken up and pandermonium pre-
vailed awhile. The cause of the accident
has not been ascertained. Either some
.scoundrel maliciously opened the switch.
or else 35s engine, moving at high speed
cut it, turning the vestibule from it's
path. Opinion of the railroad officials
inclines to the former theory The wreck
caused delay of four hours
Mrs. Gemimah Fowler. who lived at
Bethany, died suddenly Friday, after re-
ceiVing stroke of paralysis the day be-
fore. She was most excellent lady and
mad a host of warm friends.
Hon. Zeb Vance Walser is at Wash
lngton, ID. c., on professional business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-21
W no Can Answer?

To the Editor: In the first Wilcox
trial the prosecution referred to the Du-
rant case, a few years ago in California
as one with less strong circumstantial
violence.
Ny wife said, at the time, that she had
seen, in a Knoxville paper where the
minister who figured in the Durant case
had confessed himself guilty of the MUIR
der for which Durant paid the penalty.
1t appeared so strange, if this were
true that it had escaped the attention
of both the prosecution and defense in
such an important case, that we had
given I'D there must have been some
error about it, till last summer a lady
visiting here from New Bern, said she
had read the same article, some two
years ago, when it appeared.
Now the second Wilcox trial, drawing
orr attention again to the Durant case,
as so similar in many of its features.
it might be of interest to your readers,
in general. if you could inform them as
TO the truth of any subsequent confess
sion touching the innocence of Durant
Very respectfully.
NAT NJ. PICKETT.
p. S.-If said confession is fact, how
the reference of the prosecution in the
first Wilcox trial, to this same case,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-21
Ovelman for Senator.

To the Editor: Before the Senatorial
question is settled and before it is too
late allow me to say word for that
noble. gallant son of Robson, Hon Lee ,.
Overman. Admitting that either Of the
gentlemen who are in the race would
worthilv FIJI the seat to be made vacant
bv the retirement Of Senator Pritchard,
| believe that the best interests of the
party would be subserved by the mem
bers OF the joint caucus uniting on the
name of Overman. He is a man who
would reflect great credit upon his State.
man who. in all the walks of life
has been as pure and modest as love
w woman. The eyes of the people of
historic old Halifax are upon the men,
bers of the caucus, and if the people
could have n voice in the matter Mr..
Overman would win by large majority.
AS q Democratic editor and worker for
the past twenty years, ! have never
asked any kind of office at the hands of
my fellow citizens. Ny work for the
party has been "a labor of love" But in
the present fight for Senatorial honors,
would like for the members of the Leg
islature, who are upon the eve of chang
ing their votes, TO consider well the
largely Of his time and means in every
campaign, and under defeat as we'll as
in victory, he is the same loyal, true
man, always abiding in the ship and
never under any circumstances sulky in
the party traces Speaking as | do to-
day as a Democratic editor and knowing
the people among whom l labor, I can
say to the members of the caucus, that
if they will send Hon. Lee s. Overman
to the Senate, they will surely
make no mistake, and will voice the
sentiment of the majority of the voters
of my section, certainly.
The man who goes into the caucus
with a decided majority is surely entitled
to the honor when the break comes. |
honor the brave members who have stood
Loyalty to their favorites. and now that
it is narrowing down may they do the
right thing by naming Lee S. Overman.
d. e. STAINBACK.
January 20, 1903
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SALE OF VALUABLE LAND.

BY virtue of decree of the Superior
court Of Wake county, made and ell
tered on the 9Th day of January, 1903,
in a civil action therein pending, enti-
tied, Mrs. Mary e. Partin, administra-
trix OF b. X Partin, deceased, against
s. G.. Wilborn and his wife. e. ]. Will
born, being number 1875 summons docket
of said court l will offer for sale to
the highest bidder for cash, at the court
house door in the city of Raleigh, n. c.,
on Monday, the 23rd day of February,
1903, at II o'clock M, the following de-
scribed tract of land to-wit: Situated
in Middle Creek township, said county
and State, adjoining the lands of Barney
jones, d. II. Smith and others and more
fully described as follows Beginning at
q stake Barney Jones corner, thence
East so roles to a stake in said Barney
Jones line thence South 70 poles to a
stake in Cinthia Ballentine's line, thence
West with said line so poles to a white
oak in D. H. Smiths line, thence North
70 poles to the beginning, containing
thirty-five acres more or less.
WILLIAM B. JONES,
Commissioner.
Jc