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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03
SOME FINE SPORT
 ON AUBURN FIELD
EIGHTH ANNUAL MEET PROVED
 A GREAT SUCCESS AND SOME
 FINE RECORDS WERE MADE. THOUGH NONE WERE BROKEN.

Auburn, May 2.-(special.)-The eighth technic institute was held on the college campus yesterday afternoon and In every respect was a distinct success. The mum Der of visitors was large and the field presented a beautiful, even a brilliant appearance. About seven hundred people were in attendance. The winners of the various events were as follows:
 L. Scale, Livingston, Ala, 1O0-yard dash; Tracy Lay, Gadsden. Ala. put ting the shot; L. Scale, 22O-yard dash; S. T. Lamdram, Birmingham. Ala, quarter mile run; T. A. Ward. Auburn, Ala, half-mile run; T. Lay pole vault; Frank Cawthon, Selma, Ala, 220-yard hurdle race, also running broad jump; J. R. Searcy Evergreen, Ala, high jump; T. A. Ward, mile race.
 The medal for the best all-round ath- lete was won by L. Scale, he scoring 35 points to the S2 points by L. Cawthon.
 No records were broken but the aver ages were very good. Auburn still holds the record in the mile race made by Van Ness of Sewanee, Tenn. A fun team will be sent to the approaching athletic meet iE Atlanta.
 Two dances have been given in the gymnasium by the senior and junior classes to a number of young ladies visit Ing the field day sports.
 The annual contest of the sophomore class in Reclamation was held last night in Langdon hall before a large and ap- preciatfve audience. The speaking was spirited, and altogether the occasion was considered one of the most successful of the kind in the history of the college. The contest was very close between three or four of the young men. The prize was awarded to Walter Robert Sanford of Opelika, son of the lamented governor. The committee was as follows: Rev P. A. Dannelly, Rev A. Y. Napier and Pro- lessor George Clark of Highland Home. The invocation was offered by the Rev. MT. Jeter and the music was furnished by the college orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03
General Election Tomorrow.

It is an assured fact that the general municipal election in Birmingham tomor- row will pass off quietly.
 In speaking of the election man at the city hall said that it was nearly always the case where there was practically no opposition to the democratic ticket very light vote was boiled. Continuing he re- marked that in one ward two years ago in a city election only eighteen electors cast their votes.
 This year there is some opposition to the democratic ticket in the candidates put out by the socialist party. It is said the socialist have developed some little strength in two or three wards of the city especially in the Ninth.
 Because the opposition is so slight is no reason why democrats should not go to the polls and vote. A committeeman on the city democratic executive committee said yesterday that he hoped the demo- Acrats would go to the polls tomorrow and vote, just to give the clerks and man agers something to do if nothing more. But it should be done for a better req son. The polls will open at o'clock to- morrow morning and close at 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03
Worked for His Father.

Judge Dan A. Greene's parents lived in Opelika and there he was reared. It seems to the judge now as if every negro who Is tried before him in the Criminal court is also from Opelika.
 Friday negro was on trial on a charge of larceny. Thinking that his defense would be made stronger if he could arouse the sympathy of the judge the negro said, Now, jedge please gibe me der biggest benefit of de doubt in dis case agin me. I swear to goodness l is so glad ter see yer. l used to work for your father down in Opelika, jedge, you must remember me"
 However this is not the first time Judge Greene has been confronted by erstwhile Opelika defendants. It is amusing in the proceedings of his court to see so many negroes make the same statement. Judge Greene is inclined to believe that If every negro who has referred to having work ed for his father did serve him in some capacity that his father must have hired more servants and laborers than any man in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03
SHEFFIELD.
Governor Johnston's Bank to Operate
 Under Tile of Sheffield National.

Sheffield May 2.-(Speeial.) .)-The bank ing business of the Alabama Trust and Banking company which was purchased recently by former Governor Joseph r. Johnston and associates, has been author ized by the comptroller of the currency to operate under the title of the Sheffield National bank The Sheffield National bank has a paid mp capital of $50,0Oo with the following officers: J. J. Gray, Jr.. President; R. II Wilhoyte, vice president, and S. McGaughy, cashier. The board of directors consist of Joseph F. Johnston, S. McGaughy, J. J. Gray, Jr., k. H. Wilhoyte, II. w. Blair and J. c. Harris With such men as these in control there Is every reason to believe that the Shelf field National bank will forge rapidly ahead and take a prominent place among the financial institutions of the state. As national banks are not permitted to handle real estate, the City Loan and Trust com pany will be organized in very short while. with capital of s250O0, to handle that feature of the business, and such other business as does not come within the province of a national bank,
 George and Henry Parsons of Now York, prominent directors of the Sheffield company, are in the city. These gentle men will be joined here by the other directors of the company and a directors meeting will be held Monday at which some of the business matters which are of much interest and im- portance to Sheffield will be settled.
 number of the prominent directors and stockholders of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company are in the city .o inspect the plants of the company at this place and at Florence.
 MT. and Mrs. E. M. Ragland of the Sheffield Standard left last week for St. Louis on a combined business and pleas- ure trip.
 J. B. Spruance, for several years man. ager for the Southern Bell Telephone company at this place. has resigned from that position and will give his time to his real estate business. MT. Spruance is succeeded by Louis V. Massey Of Bir- mingham.
 Miss Florence Wihoyte has returned from an extended visit to relatives in New York city.
 MT. and Mrs. l.. E. Glllm have returned from their bridal tour through Tennes- see and Kentucky.
 Major Thomas D. Radcliffe, who has been in the grocery business here for several months, has sold his stock of goods to Harris Bros. & Co.
 Mrs. s. McGaughy of Birmingham joined her husband at this place early in the week Mir and Mrs. McGaughy have apartments at the Sheffield hotel
 Dr. Charles Poellenitz and Reese Locke of Greensboro were in the city during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03
KLOTz & GOLDMAN.
RUssELLvILLE.
Residence of Mrs. E. J. German Is De- stroyed By Fire-Other News.

Russel1ville, May 2.-(Special)- 1.-The res- idence of Mrs. D, J. German, one mile north of town. was destroyed by fire about 10 o'clock this morning, caused from burning soot in the chimney. None of the household effects or wearing apparel were saved. The loss is estimated at from s400O to s5OoO No insurance. The residence was occupied by w. H. Nance and his family. together with Mrs. Cor man.
 Russellville's business men and citizens generally are making an effort to pro cure the line of the new railroad' that is being surveyed through the eastern part of this county.
 The Sheffield Coal and Iron company are building a new washer on their prop erty one mile west of town, and expect to have it in operation by June 15. The various mines at this place expect to mine more ore this year than ever be- fore.
 At the ''baby show" here today the lit tie daughter of MT. and Mrs w. J. Por- ter was awarded the prize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03
GADSDEN.
Berry Going Bound Over to Grand
 Jury, Charged With Murder.

Gadsden, May 2.-(Specjal) )-The pre- liminary trial of Berry Going, charged with the murder of Pink Davis near Spring Garden, last week, was held be- fore Judge Appleton at Centre, and he was bound over to the sum of $50OO which he has so far been unable to give. The evidence in the preliminary, trial shows that both were foremen at the mines, and jealousy had sprung up be- tween them, which resulted in a fight Wednesday morning in which Going drew his pistol on Davis. but they were separated before any harm was done. Wednesday Davis was in the commissary telling crowd what sorry man Co., ing was when Going came in and Davis turned to him and repeated what he had said about him. They fussed some time at each other, when Davis started towards Going, and ne reached the counter Going pulled his pistol and fired. the ball striking him in the breast, causing instant death. Congressman Bur nett has been engaged to help prose- cute Going.
 Capt. W. P. Lay has purchased some very valuable property, and also the water rights along Big Wills creek Sev-
 
 office which show that J. II. wesson and wife have transferred to him for $1160 50 the right to back water and maintain same up to the 17-foot lead or contour line. as surveyed. He paid Rolen Brothers and wife $1000 for the same kind of right. J. H. Wesson also sold him for $100 part of lots F and 22 in section 27 He bought lot from Sam McClendon When asked about the purchase, Mir. Lay said that he expected to commence the erection of a large grist mill in a few days and perhaps something else later on. The property lies a half mile from Attalla and is very valuable
 Several weeks ago the police raided the barber shop of Jeff Davis, on Broad street, early on Sunday morning and arrested Pete Smith a white man. and three negroes. Son Tyler, Eugene McEI- roy and Sib Wacasey. for shooting craps, and they were Sned in the Police court. The City court grand jury returned true bills against them and their trial came up in the City court. The case of Pete Smith was called first and the solicitor and attorney for the defense agreed that whatever verdict was returned in the Smith case would stand in the case of the negroes. They were found guilty and fined S2e0 and costs. The evidence of the white man showed that he has perjured himself and Judge Disque bound him over in the sum of 5000 to appear at the next term of the City court grand jury. They have paid their fines and been released
 l.. A. Carroll of Birmingham and Miss Cora Frank were quietly marrisd at the home of Mrs Thomas Anderson Wednes- day afternoon. The couple left for Bir- mingham. where they will reside MT Carroll recently resided here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03
Strikers Attack Laundry.

Chicago, May 2.A small riot occurred today as the result of a strike of laundry workers, and 200 girls, employees of the Derby Hand laundry, were thrown into a panic when the crowd of strikers att tackled the building after having failed to persuade them to join the ranks of the strikers. Bricks and stones were hurled through the windows and a concerted rush was made upon the building, but the crowd was held at bay by the pro- prietor. who appeared with two re- volvers. The arrival of a wagon load of police caused the mob to disperse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03
2223 Vine St., Philadelphia (Pa.) Fire Dept.

If you are sick or feel badly,' begin taking the famous new discovery, Dr. Kilmers swamp-Root, be- your kidneys well they will help all the other organs to health. trial will convince any
 Weak and unhealthy kidneys responsible for many kinds of diseases and if permitted to continue much suffering with fatal results to follow. Kidney trouble initiates the nerves makes you dizzy, restless seepless and irritable. Makes you pass often during the day and obges you to get up many times during the night Unhealthy kidneys cause rheu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03

wrote to Dr. Kilmer 6 Co.,, at Bing- hamton, N T., for free sample bottle of Swamp-Root, and it's effect upon me was so noticeable that bought sup ply, and after taking few bottles of Swamp-Root I had entirely recovered. and in six months I became the man you see me now. had kidney trouble, aggravated by bladder trouble. Was obliged to pass water often day and night, had headache, and was run down generally. A few bottles of this remedy did more for me than dozen physicians could.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Hartford News-Herald says that cold weather for that country in the last few weeks has become alarming and IL is feared that many farmers will have to plant their cotton again. The weather is cold and dry and is injuring the cotton crop.
 Frank White an employe of the Southern Car and Foundry company, was painfully injured yesterday while at work at the plant.
 The Anniston Star says rumors are to the effect that one of the largest whole sale houses in that section of Alabama will be established in Anniston within the next few months.
 It is stated that the Hon. R. l.. Gold smith, representative in the lower house of the Alabama legislature from Lowndes county, has declared in an open letter to his felow-members of the legislature that the new revenue law in his opIn- ion. is vicious and should be remedied. He announces his intention Of introduce ing a bill when the legislature convenes in September to correct the evils of the revenue law as he sees them.
 On or about July 1 three more rural free delivery mail routes will be establish ed out of the Headland postoff1ce. Routes Nos. and will take in the country north, northeast and east of town, and No. southeast.
 The Troy Messenger says there were thirty marriages in that section of the south in one day.
 Some persons in .Cullman county are building storm pits.
 Liberty church in Marshal county is having two days singing, beginning yesterday.
 De Forest Richards. fifth governor of Wyoming. who recently died in Cheyenne, was a former resident of Alabama. and he Is remembered by many citizens of this state.
 Awaiting the arrival of machinery to fish out the tools lodged in the well, op- erations have been suspended at the New York and Alabama company's oil well near Huntsville. The bit broke off fin the well at q depth of 400 feet more than a week ago and nothing can be done until the broken piece Is removed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03
BUSINESS CHANGES.
Three Wel-known Piano Men Go With
 Forbes Go.

Messrs. A. c. Bromberg, R. F. Ching and II. M Strange. so long and favorably known on the selling staff of the Jesse French Piano and Organ company of this city, have been engaged by the F. F. Forbes Piano company on this city's sell ing staff, and they will be pleased to meet any and all of their friends and patrons at the warerooms, 2O1S Second avenue. These gentlemen are too well known in the piano business in this vicinity to need any introduction. Suffice 1t to say that they are now in q better position to give better values in the fine line of pianos handled by this company than heretofore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03
GOSSIP HERE AND THERE
 M THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS
BY HOWARD s. WILLIAMS.

an expert witness during the Hollis B. Parrish trial a week ago in the Criminal court.
 The question was asked by Circuit Court Solicitor Charles Ferguson. who as- sisted Solicitor H. P. Hefiin in the prose cution.
 It contained something over HOO words. The time required in propounding 1t was Just eleven minutes The question was a hypothetical one. When the attorney had finished he drew long breath, as did the stenographer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03
Morgan and Carnegie.

Queenstown. May e.--J. Pierpont Nor gan and Andrew Carnegie arrived here today on the White Star liner Cedric from New York and proceeded to Liver pool. Messrs. Morgan and Carnegie said they had enjoyed their voyage,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03

W hich Il only a rich woman can afford to indulge in. Nervousness has cost many a woman her po- sition. So III e times when wom- en run nachin- cry the price of nervousness is
 mutilation, finger lost or per haps the whole hand crushed.
 Nervousness in women is com m o nly but a s y m pt o m of wornanly ydisease. It is useless in such cases to q doctor " for the nerves alone. Cure the diseases which attack the delicate woman ly organism and nervousness will be cured also.
 pr. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03
STARTLED

By some sudden sound she drops the vase upon the floor She is nervous ard may be told that nervousness is a luxury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03
House Kills Put and Call Bill.

Springfield. Ill.,. May 2.-rhe house to- day killed the bill to legalize puts and calls on the Chicago Board of Trade by striking out the enactinR clause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03

am firm believer in that wonder full remedy, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root. It's a great medicine when a man is not feeling well; alter exposure or loss of sleep and irregular meals. It is also a great medicine to tone up and regulate man. There Is such a pleasant taste to 1t, and it seems to go right to the spot. use 1t and recom- mend it. There is more Swamp Root used by Kansas City flremen than any other medicine twice over.
 Yours truly,
 M&175GcNn<u>s
 Assistant Chief, Kansas City (Kansas) Fire Dept.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03
EDIToRl

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03

scription makes weak women strong, sick women well. It establishes regular ity, dries weakening drains, heals infiani- weakness. It tranquiizes the nerves and induces refreshing sleep.
 rIn the fall of 1897, was troubled with nerv- ousneas. headache, heart trouble and female weakness" writes Miss BIanch M BrEcey. of Sala, Oswego Co.,, N. Y rLest summer l wrote you and you advised me to try. your Favorite did So and began to improve rapidly. Con tinued taking the medicine. half dozen each of ,Favortte Prescription and Golden Medical less than a year had fesained my former hesiths
 Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets clear the muddy complexion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03
A Somewhat BreathIess Question.

One of the longest questions ever pro- pounded to witness on the stand in the courts of Jefferson county was asked of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03
Klotz @. Goldman'S Clothes.

There is always one best thing in everything. The best in clothes are the K. 6 G. clothes.
 Best for make.
 Best for style.
 Best for cloth.
 All who do not wish to be handi- capped by poor-ftting garments and who appreciate style will get more sat isfaction from our tailoring. ~whatever comes from K. 6 G. is
 Korrect and Good"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03
No. 1 Engine House, Toledo (Ohio) Fire Department.

matism gravel caarrh of the bladder pain dull ache in the back joints and musces makes your head ache and back ache causes indigestion, stomach and liver trouble; you get sallow, yellow complexion makes you feel though you had heart trouble; you may have plenty of ambition but strength; get weak and waste away.
 Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is used in the leading hospitals recommended by physicians in their private practice and is taken by doctors themselves be- they recognize in it the greatest and most cessul remedy that science has been able to pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03

I cheerfully give my endorsement to Dr. Kilmers Swamp-Root, which sincerely believe, from my own expert ence, stands at the head of all known curatives for kidney, liver and bladder troubles.
 My own cure and also my personal observation during years of service in the Toledo Fire Department. have con vinced me that Swamp-Root is a medi- cine of wonderful merit. I have seen many who had been pronounced in- curable speedily restored to health by Swamp-Root.
 Yours Respectfully.
 -eAM
 No. 1 Engine House,
 Toledo (Ohio) Fire Department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03

Frank White an employe of the Southern Car and Foundry company, was painfully injured yesterday while at work at the plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-03

The Anniston Star says rumors are to the effect that one of the largest whole sale houses in that section of Alabama will be established in Anniston within the next few months.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-08-28
EIGHTH DISTRICT.

John w. Raglan is improving his resi-
dence with new porch and new slate
roof
John w. Ragan killed large copper.
head snake Saturday evening. 1t meas
ured "a inches.
We were very sorry 10 hear of the
death Of Mr.. Jesse Allen Kirk, the great
friend of many Of the citizens of the Sth.
About 10 "Bohicks" have assembled at
Rock Springs canning house, building
dutch ovens and getting ready for the
season.
The Rock Springs Snoot Band will ho,d
grand Peace Jubilee on Sept IS, to de-
fray cost Of their new uniforms. Every
body welcome; admission SOC.
The ladies of Bethesda NJ. E. church
of lakewood will hold grand festival in
Mechanics hall on Wednesday evening,
Sept. and; every body welcome. Proceeds
for the benefit of pastor
An old time quilting bee was held at
Mrs. John w. Ragan's few days since.
The barn floor was cleared and the quilt
ngframes set up, when number of old
folks arrived, The youngest old person
being IS years. When the quilt was
nearly finished newly made cider and
some fine apples were the feature Of the
day. The quilt was finished in the old
time way and bob-tailed cat was tossed
up; which landed towards the second
manageable daughter, who just then
made her appearance. The old folks
Concluded that was sign she would be
married soon. The young people gath
cred in the evening and had a glorious
time with music and dancing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-08-28
susquehanna Electrical Development

According to the BALTIC. News,
the electrical development of the
falls of the Susquehanna river and
the transmission of the power to
Baltimore to run the street rail
ways, the electric light plant and
furnish power to factories show
signs of decided progress.
1t is understood that every fea-
ture of the Susquehanna develop
ment has been worked out. Not
only has this been done, but each
detail has been gone over several
times by some of the best known
electrical and mechanical engineers
in the country. Some of these
were employed by the Power Com
pany, others by the syndicate re-
presented by the Continental Trust
Company, and still others by bank
ing houses which have agreed to
furnish capital for the project. 1t
is doubtful if any great piece of
engineering in recent times has re-
ceived the scrutiny and elaborate
investigation to which this scheme
has been subjected.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-08-28
PENNINGTON.

VIM. E Moore and David Phillips took
in the excursion to Atlantic City on
Tuesday.
Miss Ethel Mccullough, of Colora, was
the guest of Miss Alyce Clifford for sew.
eral days last week.
Mrs. Mary Huss and child, who have
been spending the summer with Mrs.
Annie Cameron, have returned to their
home in Philada.
A horse belonging to Andy Jones was
found dead in stall in the barn on the
Jehoiakim Brickley farm on Tuesday
morning. Mr.. Jones son, Roy, who was
packing hay at the barn, left the horse
there for the night. 1t is supposed that
he was taken with collie and must have
suffered terrible pain, as one of his hind
legs was broken in his efforts to free him
self and escape from the STALL The ami
NAL was fine roadster.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-08-28
Celebrations at Cooch's Bridge.

The celebration of the anniver-
sary of the unfurling of the first
American flag in battle, which will
take place at Cooch's Bridge on
September Sd, will be in the form OF
a basket picnic. The grounds will
be open to the public and all who
desire to attend will be welcome.
There will be allday exercises, and
from 2 to O'Clock in the afternoon
there will be music and speeches
Gov. Hum and staff have been
invited and are expected to be pre-,
sent, as are also the members of the
First Regiment of Minute Men OF
Washington, who will be there in
uniform.