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The copper era., 1903-12-17
Notice to Creditors.

In the Probate Court of Graham County. Terri
 tory of Arizona.
 In the matter of the estate of Charles F. RoSecrans, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned administratrix of the estate of Charles r. Rose crans, deces sed to all persons having claims against said estate to present them with proper vouchers, duly verified, to the undersigned administrative at the office of L. Kearney, in Clifton, Graham county, Arizona, within ten months from the first publication of this notice.
 FLORENCE NJ. ROSECRANS, Administratrix of the estate of Charles ?. RoSccranS. deceased.
 Dated Dec. To- 1903. 12-S1
The copper era., 1903-12-17
Morenci Southern Railway.

Standard Time.
 Train leaves Morcnci 700 q. m. arrives at Guthrie S.37 a. m. Train leaves MOrenei 1.30 D. m arrives Guthrie 8 10 D. m.
 Train leaves Guthrie 9.30 m.: arrives Mo renci II. 30 q m. Train leaves Guthrie 5.55 D. m: arrives Morenci 7.35 D. m. JSo. BURNS, C. E. MILLS. Manager Superintendent
The copper era., 1903-12-17

To improve the appetite ard strengthen the digestion, try few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Mrs. J. H. Seitz, Of Detroit. Mich. says, They restored my appetite when impaired, relieved me Of a blOated feeling and caused a pleasant and satisfactory nov ment ol the bowels" There are peopl1 in ihi- community who need just such a medicine. For sale by al d-tler, in medicine. Every box wara a1to ].
The copper era., 1903-12-17
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab lets. All duggists refund the money if it fails to cure. F.. w. Groves sig nature ison each boxnte
The copper era., 1903-12-17

I. w. Harper whiskey is a perfect distillatiou. It strengthens you and helps resist cold and disease. Try it.. Sold by Harry Wright.
The copper era., 1903-12-17

During the last six years the Stad- dard Oil company has paid Sl75, ,000,- GOO in dividends, which is nearly twice its issued capital stock of s97, 900, ,000- Of this total amount of dividends, stated, received 90,OO0, 900 within the last six years.
The copper era., 1903-12-17

Cromb X shannon continue to ham, dle the choicest range and refrigerated meats. Telephone 2S.
The copper era., 1903-12-17

When you think of getting Xmas present go to see the Bazaar store, they are right in it.
The copper era., 1903-12-17
Southern Pacific Railroad.

WeStbOund passenger leaves Lordsburg a 1205 m; eastbound leaves 1.45 m. Trains run on Pacific time
The copper era., 1903-12-17

Dressmaking and sewing of all kinds at reasonable prices. Mrs. K. Smith, Sesih Clifton
The copper era., 1903-12-17

The United Verde of Jerome has paid its third dividend for the yssr- S225, 900. The total dividends for the year amounted to 6, ,OOO notwith- standing the fact that the mine has been hampered with strikes, shutdOuns and stoppages of all characters, which have been very annoying.
The copper era., 1903-12-17

dispatch from Washington. states that the Secretary of the Interior has decided that all withdrawals of land for forestry purposes made in the past shall not affect tho right to make min cral locations of entries thereon, and all withdrawals hereafter will es- pecially except mineral entries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
SCHOOL BOARDS MEET.
Rules and Regulations for Future
 Meetings Are Adopted.

Montgomery, December 17.-(Special)- The several boards of control of the nine district agricultural schools met in joint session with the central board at the capitol today for the purposed of discuss ing matters for the general good of the schools
 The attendance was very full including each of the principals of the schools. the governor, superintendent of education, commissioner of agriculture and indus tries and the two local members from each of the schools, save three. All of the schools were locally represented This was the first meeting of the several boards held since the enactment of the new law controlling the schools, and 1t was called by the governor for the pur- pose of consultation, and the adoption of rules and regulations for future gov ernment.
 The meeting first took the shape of general conference, when the discussion was also general. After mapping out plan for future government, the several boards held separate meetings the mem bers from the state at large being pres ent at each.
 It was decided to have one general secretary treasurer for the boards, whose office shall be in Montgomery. Harry c. Gunnells chief clerk of the depart ment of education was elected to this position.
 General rules and regulations for the government of future meetings were adopted All meetings are to be held at the capitol here.
 A course of study was discussed but no adoption made This will be done at the June meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
MAJOR ATKINS WINS.
Governor Decides Contested Election
 Case in the Cavalry.

Montgomery December 17.-(Special.)- Governor Jelks settled the contested elec- tion case of Forbes vs. Atkins for major of the squadron of cavalry today by is- suing an order that a commission be is- sued to V. B. Atkins of Selma. This &C., ton was taken after a conference be- tween the governor and Judge Advocate General C. D. Hamilton, to whom the mat ter had been referred for examination.
 It will be recalled that in the election recently held for Major, Capt. A. C.. Forbes of Montgomery received seven votes to nine cast for Capt. V B. Atkins of Selma.
 Captain Forbes contested the four votes cast by the Camden company for Atkins, alleging that the Camden company had been illegally organized. Both sides em- ployed counsel and written briefs were submitted to the governor. It Is under stood that the governor and judge advo- cate general agreed upon the decision rel dered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
ENSLEY COUNCIL
 TAKES MORE TIME
SPECIAL COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO FIX LICENSE SCHEDULE ASKS FOR MORE TIME-DEED- MEYER AND WEAkLEY SPEAK.

Ensley, December 17.-(Special.)- The council met tonight in regular semi monthly meeting and after a short ses- sion adjourned until next Monday night.
 Those present were: Aldermen White, Phillips, McTyiere. Hollingsworth, Gra- ham, Patton, Sherman. In the absence of Mayor Scott, who is confined to his room with illness, Dr. McTyiere was elected as mayor pro tenn. Clerk Bell was at the desk
 The special committee which was appointed to fix the license sched- ule for 1904 asked for more time. which was granted. The rules were suspended and the coun- ci was addressed by Frank Deedmeyer and John D. Weakley. MT. Deedmeyer spoke in behalf of the Ensley board of trade He made an enthusiastic speech, asserting that a board of trade was the medium through which to work for city's industrial advancement He urged the council to cooperate in assisting the board of trade in securing industries. Ems ley, he predicted, would enter her bright est industrial era after the first of the year. Several new important industries were knocking at the doors of the Steel City He invited all present at the meet. ing to come out to the regular session of the board of trade tomorrow night It is expected that some important matters will come before the board of trade.
 The council then adjourned until next Monday night at which time the license schedule for next year will be adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
WANTED THE MONEY
 FOR FAKE PRIZES
A MAN IS IN JAIL AT MEMPHIS CHARGED WITH WORKING A CLEVER FRAUD ON THE PEOPLE OF NORTH ALABAMA.

Anniston, December I7-(Special)-A number of the people of this section have been duped by the alleged acts of one R H. Banks of Memphis. Tenn, who is now in Jail there. J. D. Knight of Hat, Clay county, was in the city yesterday and explained Banks plan. Mir. Knight was a subscriber to the Mississippi Valley Planter and that publication announced a grand distribution of prizes. Banks se- cured the names of subscribers and wrote to them that the Mississippi Valley Plan ter was bankrupt. the proprietor was dead and that he had been appointed re- ceiver. He stated that the court had or dered him to distribute the prizes.
 One of these letters came to MT. Knight It stated that Mir Knight had been award ed horse and buggy and that if he would send the amount of freight charges, s246o they would be shipped to him. He stated that the premium must be claimed by De- cember 15, else it would not be given. On the back of the letter was what pur- ported to be an order of the court con- corning the matter.
 MT. Knight came to the city yesterday and had a friend to telephone parties in Memphis. The information was received that Banks was a fraud and had been arrested and placed in jail. L. c. Nit chell of Delta received notice that he had been awarded horse and buggy and a few days ago he went to Memphis to claim them. How many in this section have fallen victims to this scheme is not known, but probably there Is large num- Der.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
BRAKEMAN KILLED
 IN FREIGHT WRECK
COLLISION ON THE SOUTHERN NEAR DOGWOOD RESULTS IN
 THE DEATH OF MORGAN M. BROWN AND INJURY OF OTHERS

Selma, December 17.-(Special,) al,)-Last on the approach to the high trestle one mile and a half south of Dogwood of the Three B's branch of the Southern railway a disastrous wreck occurred resulting in the killing of one and injuring of five of the crews of two freight trains:
 The dead
 Morgan M. Brown, brakeman.
 The injured:
 w. Wallace, engineer.
 C. B. Anchor, fireman.
 Thomas Scully, engineer
 Caesar Walker colored) fireman.
 E. NJ. McDonough, brakeman.
 The wreck was a collision between freight train No. S5 coming south and freight No. 64 going north, engines Nos. S6 and 80 going together head-on and prac- ticslly demolishing each other while six cars were badly damaged.
 Engineer Wallace, Fireman Anchor and Brakeman Brown were riding on the en- zine pulling No. 64. the north-bound train, while Engineer Scully, Fireman Walker and Brakeman McDonough were on the engine of the south-bound train. The latter train had stopped at the top of the hill above the trestle to repair hot box and had not gained a great speed when the collision occurred. Train No. GA. how ever, Is said to have been going at a rate of about thirty-five miles an hour, having only five loads to hold it back. A curve in the track kept the two engineers from seeing the headlights of each other until 1t was too late and then all six men on the two engines made an effort to save their lives by jumping All succeeded except Brakeman Brown, who was caught between the tank and cab of the engine and the life mashed out of him instantly, his body being terribly mangled.
 The five who jumped, making the leap to the ground below the trestle, 9 dis tance of about ten or twelve feet, were. considerably bruised up but none were seriously injured. MT. Wallace was shak- en up worse than any of the others. He, with his fireman, MT. Anchor, after re- ceiving attention to their injuries, were sent to their homes in Bessemer. The others were carried to Wilton and Selma The body of the unfortunate brakeman who lost his life was sent to Talladega, where his wife and children are.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
Rates Restored.

Chattanooga, December T-Offcial in- formation has been received that trans continental rates have been restored, ef- fective January 1S While the scale of charges has not vet been received it Is stated they will be practically the same as they were before September l. when an increase was made on all freight to Pacific points from the territory south of the Ohio river and east of the Mississippi river from ten to twenty-five cents on the hnndred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
NEGRO WAS NOT GUILTY.
Develops That Slayer of j. T. Watkins
 Was Also Killed.

Shreveport, December 1.-The body of George Manuel, the negro who was thought to have killed his employer, J. T. Watkins, on Bayou Pierre, In Red River parish, yesterday was found today about 300 yards from the scene of tire killing. His head had been almost shot away.
 It now develops that both the planter and his negro servant were shot from ambush by unknown men. whose motive was robbery. The people of Red River parish are greatly excited over the new developments in the case and it Is ru- mored in Conshatta tonight that a white man is about to be arrested for complicity in the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
WILL MOVE NURSERY.
Establishment at Lilly Flagg Can't Ex.
 iat on Account of Bad Health.

Huntsville, December 17-(Special.)- Announcement is made here that the big nursery of the Stark brothers at Lilly Flagg station, seven miles south of this city on the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad will be moved to Far mington, Ark, shortly after the first of the new year. The present location of the nursery at Lilly Flagg is said to be very unhealthy, in fact so much so that white labor cannot be kept there.
 The Lilly Flagg Nursery embraces about seven acres and a great deal of money was spent in getting 1t established.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
SELMA CONCERN FAILS.
Long's Bargain Store Placed in Hands
 of Receiver.

Selma, December T.-(Special) )-This morning the mercantile establishment of Mrs Rosa Long, known as Long's Bargain Store was placed in the hands of Robert c. Young as receiver petition to put Mrs. Long in involuntary bankruptcy hav- ing been filed by Pollack & Bernheimer of Mobile, l.. Jonas & Co.,. and B. J Wolf & Sons of New York.
 The amount of liabilities and assets is not stated, but is placed in the neighbor- hood of 5000. The bond given by the receiver was $4OO0. This is the second Selma concern to be thrown il
 tary bankruptcy this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
Stock Law in cuIIman.

Cullman. December 17.-(Special)- )-Elec- tions on the stock law question under the act of the last legislature have been held in about half of the precincts of the coun- tv this week, and reports are that the measure has carried in every precinct where elections have been held. It would now seem to be an assured fact that the free range is thing of the past in this cotntv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
Social and Personal.

The ladies of the First Baptist church who are conducting a Christmas sale in the old Hanby stores are pleased with the patronage they are getting. A number of valuable Christmas articles have already been sold. Another feature that the ladies have added that is attracting considera- ble attention is the fruit stand. The lunches are proving popular with busi- ness men of the city who haven't the time to go home at midday. The sale will con- tinue all the week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
Mill Resumes Operation.

Huntsville December H.-(Special.)- After a suspension of several weeks be- cause of a shortage in the supply of cot ton seed, the plant of the Alabama Cot ton Oil company has resumed operations. Agents for the company have succeeded in obtaining a large amount of seed from all parts of North Alabama and it is not like ly that the Huntsville mill will close down again this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
Social and Personal.

The ladies of the First Baptist church will give a turkey supper at the Hobson cafe tomorrow night.
 T. M. Joseph of Atlanta was in the city today looking after business interests. S. J. Lawrence of Mobile is in the city. Mir and Mrs. Samuel Tompkins of West Point Ga, are visiting Ensley relatives. T. o. Jenkins of Cincinnati was in Ems lev few hours today.
 W. P. and l.. Rosan of Greensboro were fin the city today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
Will Be Used as Hospital.

Huntsville, December 17.-(Special J. The residence of the late Miss Molle Teal, which was willed to the city of Huntsville by that woman. will probably soon be converted into a city hospital. Such an institution is badly needed here and the location of the Teal house is ideal for the purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
Accused of Wife Murder.

Asheville N. C., December 17-John Slaughter, 25 years of age, was arrested and locked up here this afternoon on the charge of murdering his wife at Pine vile, Ky, last October. The arrest was made at the instance of the chief of police of Jonesville, Va. who testified that Slaughter was hiding in this city. Tho prisoner says he Is innocent and accuses another man of the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18

Get your Christmas wines and liuuors from w. R. Me Vav. 2l2O 2d ave. Ticke. with every soc purchase OF a Remington shot gun, value @5O.0O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
Troops May Go Any Moment.

London, December TIA cablegram from Tokio says the dispatch of troops to Corea is imminent and that the elder statesmen have ben summoned to meet the emperor today (Friday)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
Appropriatlon Bill Vetoed.

Philadelphia December E-Mayor Weaver today vetoed the bill recently passed by the city council appropriating s16, 600, ,0O0 for public improvements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
sIockHoLpERs, MEETING.

The regular annual stockholders meet ing of the Birmingham Ice Factory com pany will be held at the office of the com pany Tuesday, January 12, 1904 for the purpose of electing directors to serve for the ensuing year and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting
 JAMES A. GOING, President. J. FRANK RUSHTON, Secretary.
 12-114t-fri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
WINTER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Points In Florida, Nassau
 and Cuba.

Southern railway will have on sale daily until April 30. round trip winter excursion tickets to principal resorts in Florida. Nassau and Cuba. at greatly reduced rates. Final limit May 3l. 1904. Through Pullman sleeping car Birmlngham to Jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled "U,nter Homes In Summer Lands.' For reservation detailed information etc amply passenger office Morris hotel building. Telephone el7.
 J. c. LUSK. 1-os-tf District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
BIRMINGHAM WINS
 WATERWORKS CASE Supreme Court Decides That License Tax Can be Raised SOME IMPORTANT FINDINGS Decision of Lower Court Is Set Aside and Verdict Rendered for the City of Birmingham, the Appel
 Iant-Maybry Case.
SOME IMPORTANT FINDINGS

Montgomery. December 17.-(Special)- The supreme court rendered an unusually large batch of decisions at the sitting to- day, including some of the most important cases before the court
 One of the first of importance was that of Sullivan vs. the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company, the appellant sue ing for something like s1OOOOO for timber damages. The appellee lost the case.
 Another important case was that of Pollard vs. the American Freehold Land Mortgage company of London, in which Captain Charles T. Pollard of Montgom- cry, comes into property of sufficient value to be counted as a very neat for tune
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
HORSE THIEF GETS
 PRATT CITY SPEED
WHILE E. R. DICKINSON WAS AT DINNER SOMEONE MOUNTED HIS VALUABLE HORSE AND RODE AWAY-OTHER NEWS.

Pratt City, December 17.-(Special.)-In broad day light this afternoon at o'clock an unknown person mounted the saddle horse belonging to Harris-Lovelady com pany, started off in a sweeping gallop in the direction of Ensley and has never been heard of since.
 E. R. Dickerson, the head bookkeeper of the firm, had ridden the horse to dn- ner. When he dismounted, to go into the house, he tied the horse to hitching post. A few minutes later, man in shirt sleeves and blue overalls, was seen by some parties nearby to mount the animal and ride away. So bold was the man that no one thought that he was stealing the horse He was not apprehended but al- lowed to go his way unmolested. When MT. Dickerson had eaten dinner and come out of the house to return to his work, his horse had disappeared. The man who had taken the horse was followed but he had such a start on his pursuers that no trace of him or the horse could be found.
 The stolen horse is of deep sorrel color about sixteen hands high, has no foretop but ragged mane. The saddle on the horse is valuable one and the blanket is of green carpet. The value of the horse is $125.
 New Switch Board.
 The Peoples Home Telephone company is installing a new switch board in it's Pratt City exchange.
 The new board will cost the company S15O0. The Peoples company has grown at a considerable rate since the system was installed in this city three years ago. The company now has ninety subscribers in Pratt City. The number is increasing every day. The policy of the officials of the company is to constantly improve the service.
 Plans are on foot to build first-class, up-to-date hotel in Pratt City. Sam Foley, one of the city's most enterprising citi- zens, is the promoter of the new hosiery. The site that is being spoken of for the building is on Third street in the Foley block. It is proposed to expend s10000 in the erection of the hotel which will be modern in every respect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18

Metropolitan Cafe patron ized by people who care for the best.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18

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