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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25
SELMA WOMEN AND
 MINISTERS AT OUTS
AFTER MANY CHANGES OF MIND AND PLANS THEY DECIDE TO
 OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY ON sUNDAY-PREAcHEkS PROTEST.

Selma, April 24.-(Special) 1.-The words of the immortal Finnigin, who was jack ed up" for making such an elaborate re- port of a wreck that he wrote of again, On again, Gone again, Finningin" aptly describes the situation in Selma at this time as regards the observance of Me morial day
 First it was decided to hold the exer- cises on Saturday. Then it was decided to hold them on Sunday. Then 1t was decided not to hold them at all, and then 1t was decided to hold them on Sunday, the ministers conference to the contrary notwithstanding
 This morning the United Daughters of the Confederacy held meeting and in view of the request of the ministers that the exercises be not held on Sunday de- cided to drop the matter as an organ ization, the sentiment in the society be- ing about evenly divided between hold ing the ceremonies on Sunday and on Saturday. Immediately after the ad- journment of the Daughters members of the old Memorial association held meet ing and Mrs. A. W. Cawthon was unani- mously rendered the presidency This she declined and Mrs. F. S. Brown was se- lected. Mrs. Fannie Kahle was named as secretary and every arrangement was per- fected for holding the exercises on Sum day afternoon at o'clock. All matters calculated to disturb the quietude of the Sabbath will be eliminated.
 At noon the Ministers conference on be- ing apprized of the action of the ladies, met and adopted the folowing: We, the members of the Ministers con- ference, express our profound regret that the Memorial association has determined to hold its exercises on the Sabbath day. AS watchmen over the spiritual affairs of this people, we had respectfully re- quested the selection of some other day, and now that the request has been ig- nored we feel it our duty to enter our solemn protest against what we believe to be a perverson of the purposes of the Sabbath, on the following grounds: l. The Word of God declares that this day is to be spent in public and private exercises of divine worship, except so much as Is to be taken up in works ot necessity and mercy.
 This service Is not an act of worship, but matter of patriotism. It is not necessary, as some other day would do. 1t is not an act of mercy, for mercy per- tains to the living and not to the dead. 2. We believe, further, this celebration on the Sabbath day does little honor to our beloved dead. in that we are not will ing to sacrifice our business or our pleas Ire on other days for this noble purpose On these and other grounds that might be mentioned, we have been impelled by fidelity to God and the people whom we serve to take this action and urge our congregations to stand by the sanctity of Gods holy day.
 J. L. GROSS, President.
 w. P. HUNT.
 J. B. NELSON
 w. T. SWAMI.
 A. A. LITTLE.
 T. N. BEST, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25
HENRY WALKERS
 FATE WITH JURY Evidence All Coincided With Mrs. DickinSon's Statement LITTLE BOY IDENTIFIES HIM Quiet Prevails and Notwithstanding Strong Feeling Against the Negro
 It Is Thought No Violence
 Will Be Attempted.
LITTLE BOY IDENTIFIES HIM

Jasper, April 24-(speciaI.)-The case of Henry Walker, the negro charged with the murder of Mrs. J. c. Dickinson at Cordova March last, went to the jury this afternoon. Up to this hour no verdict has been reached and 1t is thought one will not be returned before tomorrow morning.
 All the testimony in the case coincided with Mrs. Dickinsons statement previous to her death, when she identified Walker as her assailant. Her 7-year-old boy also said on the witness stand that Walker was the negro who killed his mother.
 Quiet prevails and 1t is thought that no violence will be attempted. notwithstand- ing that feeling is strong against Walker. A large crowd has been in the city ever since the trial began, the court room be- ing packed to It's utmost capacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

negro and two children were killed by stroke of lightning near Clayton re- gently.
 It Is stated heading machine, with a capacity of 10000 kegs a day. has been added to the stave mill at Hartselle
 
 The Lanett News says hog, hominy and hay are good things to have around the house and barn at any old season of the year.
 It is stated that an epidemic of humps in Greensboro Is still prevalent. and that the men, women and children all look fat In the face.
 The Greensboro Watchman says the fruit crop will be very short in that sec killed most of 1t.
 A large pickle manufacturing company of Thomasville with cucumber seed and will take all the crop
 A contract has been awarded to Charles E. Hutchens for the construction of a summer theatre in the Calhoun Grove, half a mile east of Huntsville. Louis Burk of Fanell was thrown against a big saw which was too heavy for him to handle and one leg was cut off. He died at once.
 Daniel Pratt of Prattville is preparing to have his residence modernized. It is known as the Pratt mansion, having been from 1S42 to 1872 the home of Daniel Pratt, for whom this town was named.
 Fire at Livingston a few days ago destroyed the old Tisdaie hotel and sev- eral outhouses, a blacksmith shop and the hook and ladder house of the fire de- pertinent. Total loss about $sOoO. the hotel being the only building insured.
 The Troy Messenger states that much interest is being taken in the fact that Col. T. D. Sanford, son of the late gov ernor, is to deliver the memorial address here on Monday next. Colonel Sanford is an orator of note and his address will no doubt be very fine.
 The Eufaula Times says: How would a pickle factory do in Eufaula? Thousands of cucumbers are raised in this section more than are used by the families of the producers, and the surplus could be utilized in a factory. And such an indus try will create a demand for them and more would be grown and the producers would have paying business in the sale of them.
 The Alexander City Outlook says; One of the urgent needs of Alexander City is a modern public school building. The present old ramshackle building is not only an eyesore, but 1t is inadequate to the needs of the city. To insure a fur ther and more healthy growth of our public school interests, our people must provide a building that is comfortable and safe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25
WALKER MET DEATH
 WITHOUT \ FLINCH
Was Hung for the Murder of
 Mrs. Costello at Blocton
SHOWED REMARKABLE GRIT
He Professed Innocence on the Scaf- fold and Said a White Man Named Bud Red Killed the Woman.
 He Was Paid.

Centreville, ApHl 24.-(SpeciaD Ed Walker, alias Ed Johnson, the negro who was tried and convicted at the spring term of the Circuit court of Bibb county, Alabama, of the murder of Mrs. Eliza beth Costello, a whHe woman, was hanged here today at Il o'clock.
 He displayed remarkable nerve and walked to his doom with a step that did not falter; after ascending the gallows he was remarkably calm.
 He made short talk in which he said he was innocent of the murder and rob- bery of the woman. He stated that a white man by the name of Bud Red committed the murder and gave him a part of the money that was stolen at the time of the murder.
 The condemned man joined in the sing ing, and as the rope was being adjusted about his neck he shook hands with the sheriff and several others persons who were on the platform. His neck was not broken and he died from strangulation. In twelve minutes after the trap was sprung the doctors pronounced him dead.
 The crime for which he was hung was a most brutal one. The woman who was killed kept small store in that part of Blocton known as Dagotown. and on Jan- uary 19 1903, she was found dead in the store with her head horribly mangled.
 The negro who was hanged today was suspected of the crime and a part of the money and some other things that were stolen at the time of the murder were found upon his person and in trunk at his house.
 When arrested he confessed that he took part fin the killing, but said some other parties were with him. Several were arrested but there was no proof against any of them except Ed Walker.
 The crowd in town today was rather small and the utmost order prevailed. The body of the negro was shipped to Blocton for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25
DOCTORS ELECT OFFICERS.
M. B. Cameron of SumterviIe Is Made
 President of Medical Association.

Talladega, April 24-(special.) - The entertainment given by the pupils of the deaf, dumb and blind school to the State Medical association was unique and highly enjoyed. The lip reading by the deaf children and the club swinging by the blind girls was remarkable. An en- joyable smoker at Elks' hall followed.
 The election of officers resulted in the selection of Dr. M. B. Cameron of Sum- terville for president, J. R. G. Howell for vice president, Dr. L. c. Morris of Bir- mingham for secretary, Dr. H. G. Perry for treasurer.
 Only about seventy doctors participated In the election, the remaining ones hay ing departed for their various homes
 Mrs. Sallie Crane. formerly Mrs Boyd was suddenly stricken with paralysis this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25
KLOTz & GOLDMAN
TALLADECA.
Doctors Listen to Many Interesting
 Papers on Various Subjects.

Talladega, April 24-(Special.) .)-The Alabama doctors are listening with much pleasure to many papers. Wednesday night closed the second days session. A fashionable audience filled the opera house to hear some volunteer offerings from local talent, and to enjoy the mon- itor's address of Dr. c. H. Franklin of Union Springs. The annual oration deliv- cred by Dr. L.. s. Morris of Birmingham followed.
 At 10 o'clock the doors of Chautauqua hall were thrown open for the annual banquet, where mirth merriment, and music held sway until 1 o'clock. This morning at 10 brought a continuation of regular reports-papers on Typhoid Fever by Dr. Scale Harris of Union Springs Pneumonia in the Aged" H. w. Blair, M. D., Sheffield; "Alcohol in the Treatment of Disease P. M. Light foot, M. D., Cross Keys; Neglected Pro- phylactic and Therapeutic Measures" ]" W. H. Sanders, M. D., Mobile; "Preven- tion of Dangerous Complications in Ear Diseases" Hiram Woods, M D., Balti- more; Relation of the Medical Profess sion to the Administration of Criminal Law" Shirley Bragg, M. D., Montgom- cry.
 The volunteer reports began with an in- teresting case reported by Dr. G. S. Brown of Birmingham of intra-cranial hemorrhage from whooping cough. Dr. F. D. Bondurant of Mobile made talk on ''The Prevalence of the Hook Worm Dis ease in Alabama"
 Drs. Talley and McAdory of Birming- ham are slated for talks this afternoon. The programme offers the names of Drs. Green of Dothan, Hill of Montgomery, Petty of Memphis, Baker of Montgomery, E. O. Williamson, Gurley; Ballard of Leesburg, Mertins of Montgomery, E. M. Robinson of Birmingham and A. H. Greene of Anniston on various themes in- teresting to doctors and the public.
 The deaf, dumb and blind pupils of the state schools have offered the visiting physicians a royal entertainment at the opera house from to 10 this evening" This will be followed by a smoker at Elks' hall from 10 to F.
 There are about 225 doctors present, and they are greatly enjoying the generous hospitality of the people, all of whom are determined to offer the guests every attention possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25
HUNTSVILLE
Special Ordinance Is Passed By City
 Council on Trading Stamps.

Huntsville, April A-(SpeciaI)-A spe- cial ordinance has been passed by the city council of Huntsville placing special tax of 5000 per year on the trading stamp business as conducted by the Home Mer- chants Trading association. This action was taken on request of a large number of merchants. It Is estimated that the stamp company cleared about S2Oo monthly on Its sales to local business establishments.
 As result of boycott passed by retail grocers against Swift & Co. of Chicago. that company has arranged to establish retail house here and sell its goods to the public with the usual middle deal CTS profit deducted. Swift & Co. were boycotted because of their refusal to agree not to sell anyone but dealers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25
Steel Bridqes.

Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Board of Revenue of Jeffer- son county, Alabama, up to noon May 23 1903, for the construction of three steel bridges. Also for abutments of second class masonry by the cubic yard which will be separate from bridge contract. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of the Board of Revenue of said county. The Board of Revenue re- serves the right to reject any and all bids.
 A. J. TARRANT,
 President Board of Revenue.
 A-0S 1f-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25
North Atlantic Squadron Sails.

Pensacola, Fla, April 24.-The North Atlantic squadron, with Rear Admiral Higginson in command and with Rear Admiral Coughan on board, sailed to- day from this port, where they have been for two months. The vessels to leave were the flagship Kearsarge and the battleships Alabama, Iowa, nli- nois, Olympia and Scorpia. The de- parture of the squadron was delayed twenty-four hours by the accident to the Iowa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25
seaboard Directors Increased.

New York; April A.-At meeting of the board of directors of the Seaboard Air Line today the bylaws of the com pany were changed, increasing the board of directors from twelve to thirteen, and w. W. McKall president of the Savaffs nah Trust company. Savannah. Ga, was elected as the new director. Mir McKall was formerly general counsel and direc- tor of the Georgia and Alabama railroad before that road was consolidated with the Seaboard Air Line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25

We offer for sale an inter- est in one of the best divi- dend- paying mining invest ments in the district. For particulars inquire at the office of Brown Brothers & Co.,, Woodward building; Bell phone S84
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25
What
 Will Give A Man......

more comfort in a new hat than to have the hat fit his head properly ? A stock boy can hand you out hat and tell you the price, but it takes experi- ence to look at you and produce the hat that will fit your tace and fea- tures-our salesmen do this. Let them fit your spring hat. We carry the pest hats made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25

Our stable is cool and we'll ventilated. Alabama Livery Co.,, opposite Jefferson thea ter. Both phones No. 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25

"Whatever comes from K. 6 G. is
  Korrect and Good"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25

Money to loan on real es- tate from &5OO to @25O, 1000, at low rates of interest. No delays. Steiner Brothers, Bankers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25
Valuable North Highland

dTuSDIC LNOI VH af6Htu Itt lot overlooking city, l4th ave. near car line, 13Ox33O 1t, and other property will be sold at public auction to highest bidder in front of Court House at noon today. Title nerfect. Sale absolute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25

Pimples. boils and other humors of the blood are expelled by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25
Southern Flakes

For supper with strawberries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25

A negro and two children were killed by stroke of lightning near Clayton re- gently.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-26
ENGLISH BOOKSELLERS.
AndrezO Lang on the Mystery of
Their Craft.
From The London Morning Post.

From The London Morning Post
The larger part Of the reading public" says a
BOOKS It desrea The tastes Of this frsg9ent Of
sS sems ruth n tb eopan sdS n Nos Is
gss hs9 s.ne sos to @ BOOK @ o Fer g oRn
and had Written to a 6ooSseIllRg hrm in Edin
burgh They told her In reply that at all my books
tter Of IN %ch h he ss ss ss 5 sst &c had s
rhymes q 1s7& But the bookseileF, assured him
En- Ct my e Pced pf RaE h
knew 5s5 %sS only tSS frequent t6s
in this case was himself an author. ard ought to
do: when people whose business It is to sell books
!.s s6s q . sS @ Sssser SesPls:
cline; 70 sell You q 6ook-not an old book. not a
s sbs SSof h % 'a As aoss
Fe ons for does sa no
seR od go SO far & to meet one as & course ts1 n0
simply ayers that to get the book passes the wit
S sf TSE S. ~SsE sa fbS be, s aFs h
exPeriePeed customer IS iprsSssd by the 6ooEseii-
BOOK q i is no longer aecessible-and he goes
In Spain. of old, there was an antiquarian book
seller whose customers came TO strange and sud;
ss tsy Of %
a SrsS. rs.Se % 70 er shs da
fact they were all taken Of by the bookseller, who
he e
IN them friend Of mine one OF g the &C Clan POneid
0 kad "a hsard q . sHs neTsI ss snthor aos
boa .nd cR N eeR
o s9d sa s .sss Fl from tse CITY 90 ah hs wsed
s y X i.ss s: sci. Il: IN
ssG In hS he Sad 1S So f0S Why ii rff S IN O
EtndoE." said the DESCENDANT Of soDsrlsd Then
this was = book Of unimpeachahle morality;
SB @ bt.r1 & s sf q ai
hsps may name N-"Pickle: The Spy" That book
nen, and her blood for some reason. was up: 90
bsax booEs are the ocui'es which Oe'e' the guest OF
TIE critic of booksellers iE '"hs. Author abounds
Re a says = ma Ehe vents @ 6o9k % TTss vOyege I e. to
hTs Ssf 70 Roifia % Z the o sSsq 70 II ana
may wiring the desired xoIume ea it ysrs ey aeci.
picked up a BOOK nom the eonnter Of q book
seller; IT was a work by the celebrated Mr. -.
and ySS Ssns fsas ss But s iaa x sas GSe
diHesent & Kind Of FeiuSal Sassa on snow,sHgs OF
rural or suburban student goes to the metropolis.
says Py susGF sl 0 . FeaS
He simply goes without yhst e difncult TO procure
6es 6eserts maTxet u which his IS cestOm is diicouT
aged" Nov I FepsEst E % .s ssnnot expect & book, z
ssKs .. iGEs ss a n1 N ss II s s' aSF 20
very scaEee, EXCEPT for the works oi few novel
young MAJ 70 be. when Z asked for ',psois end
b6oE %es Massa cs ah' Is s41Sssy s
ciated north Of Tweed But when 4 vas asesd
not know how to procure copy. did not Raow the
publishers name We are not 70 sxpeet en- en-
ass Srss ros: ssts. ous :. g
% him. might when asE book IN esessaAnes
New-York tribune., 1903-03-26

, ,hsae tastes appssFs yentsrs oa Scpy; or to to
,sast s 49, S. The rSs f6ockseers aair knSw
,ss syfs ss9 II z 8 eanS
These s Be ys5S t1 hts ministers
much more eTd'nssy TsA ,1ss ssHSSs!EsT
No doubt and nas about Books
sGes ESo cn can help by their man who Is
woTknE 81 a subject are extTeTely rare. .c,.nt,ac
Hs Essst fGRy q 81:
general but still poet popular a'os saoGs9M MIL 10
s So ns 1sasaeG booe1sr The sooE
came. but at the end Of fostn1enS ,tsen9sr 70
ssy ss't ths aNpre il c e
whom cite then vent to toTn % ts ara ARE soDs in
the strsnd Nov this bookseller says that book COX.
selling does not pay" Obviously not' nc "0t"
HSt The sen dSSnDoInted customer $50 needea 80, "a
sITnsd .S4an TPFs booksee oe Re ted an experen
the street to the OF Of Ue SeU the
sitIo ana the pubisheFs address; he said to The the
to T0e can pFocure it at If
give me only the tit!e said the toSeceonlSs; and ,ns
TOOK GEnGht to find md out En11 THAT fs be
ciously would be beneated by the bsnkFustfy Of
ess hs Whole 10 ops 51 This
The Soolseller asserts that It does not pay him
to stock But would 1t ever pay "a any " one Htot 10
stock who knew nothing ABOUT what ne "d9 stoSH-
fnR ard hing about the tastes OF his custom
ersr" Perha Dc the bookseller will reply that ne hss
nave na no ase SRf Is This
zeeY? Why did ne select booksellfng as the invest
ment for his capital. and az the safety valve for
his pent up and boiling eneEies? Can De" that ne
Thought bookseiing "a soft business? 1t Is potn-
ing Of the kind. Tnere have been ana are DOCK,
sellers who find their enjoyment IN their TRACE; and
q pleasant trade 1t ought to be TO the right man
brings him into agreeab bic society Tifn tnoso wno
his he to efS 4,
business Many booksellers could be- & and S sG1ne ,r
porsa1ee Wne ns anIe Ione sgo and others in the
eiehtesnth century-have developed out OF retail
hookseIIinR Perhaps a bookseller. Hike poet an
angler or great soldier. must De born So an Ine
esssry. But the bookseller In the anecdots about @
the 'Chaadosf' Milton would clearly not nave oeen
good tobacconist-a profession wn1Sn n%;+ IKE al az
reading my auth0r is being all II. oyer 3S It the
majority Of booksellers. Not being acquainted nse
neg much too sweeping Also consider the
jnefScisney Of "the ordinary reader" He could by
q little viEor, get the book which he wants to nuX
Straight from the publisher. l presume; at All
the book ert of somebody. But he ts too slack
New-York tribune., 1903-03-26
C,I7ppFNE COURT, COUNTY OF NEW

~
% s;o 4se 4ecnaTs %a5T df the aF0 a VIII ns2 s8
and Franklin b ,a2ra aura a Dsiano decease PIan,ns
against John dsstSG rb6&a. 6G' r sh q
man rotee Of the Pr%peT5y 5Srr 9L 'a EzEarh % Min
ssT@Rs hTap hapnan Wa A.to haR!s Iis & T
san, Chsnisr MaIFaTst y,n8s,n Fmst Laura A.or
psRIer 9T9P BPatTce Margaret chane Hester Marion
ehsntsT ss Eban.r Maf Hue wnthrop an!e Theodore Ward
Ghanier 9o 9oF91ny sner William Asor Chsnlsr
es ath50g Ems s MnTssa:' gsio ihsRr .ssr hds
ca2isr q 2sx As'F2ns HoTS as 4nsce under the
nelano for John Armstrong Chaner. WinthroP A@sor @
snsT s.s 6hansr LynEson
Ghsns Sms and fGssa. %lR5eoD
n Beers as S tnSs9 a9to and others to Laura A.
and others september loh st' Frsnkln B. Lo
Frus; executed hy Mi9m D. AsTI $40 70 FAX G@
In B. Lord and Ie;us R~~rs substituted Trustees
H9df o John IaSSb Ss a. Hs,5r junior dated oeoer
ss!ies as trust for pi Laura 4 psamo
de%essed IioSerr Ilssp,e ainoT TT Tsnklin d T.
hodns- f6f PsGir n me rbC m Debt Of The kingdom
britain aud Ireland; HeTsy As..r William Man% As; 6b;
Apr ataS A5ol AtoF ndr1a nf%E
linz MiF9n MaT Van Allen James
IaurSns Van Aien steward Ioler Deteaasn1s-
45a; IL The fr:'sf SR92E y z? SAMEB PEEESPASTs:
YoU ARE HEREIN SUMMONED TO ans"eT I the eGas
6n D'T5 tS. iF p.n Ii aE0R Rorney R 70 @hin tShy
failure TO appear or anSwe
pi he taken you default for the relief de-
ms In the compliant
HRSR1 RSsq deFoREsF BALDWIN Plaintiffs, Attornsy,
OfIce and Post Once Address No. " Wall street,
Borough of Manhattan. City OF New York
the defendants, John Armstrong Chanier Laura
AsE- Chaner Beatrice Margaret Mary chanlsr Hester
Marion Cha1IeY Winthrop Chaner May Margaret
S;sbrieIe Chaner Hubert Winthrop Chaner, Theodore
Tard Chanler Dorothy Ghanler Lewis StuyVesant Chan
Ter Junior Chaner Armstrong Chapman Margaret Laura
Zbo, ,oHsk Charlotte Augusta Haig and Robert william
Of the substituted Trustees
Tnder the seeciaI William B. Astor relating TO his
hoIanFS in the Public Debt Of the Kingdom Of Great
Titas and Ireland Margaret Canler behalf OF
the infant defendants Margaret Mary Chanler
Marion Marion wtnthr thanlcrr May
Ns-Earet Chanler, Hubert Winthrop Ch9pler
and CAansr, to Julia Chamberlain Chan
O infant defendant Dorothy Chanler.
r behalf OF the infant defendant Lewis
Stuyvesant Chanlcr Junior and TO John J. Chapman
hShaf of the infant defendant Chaner Armstrong Chap
ton pursuant to order the Hon j. A. Oiornan.
Of State of New York.
dated the 18th day March 1903 and filed with the
In the Office of the Clerk OF the County OF New
al the County Court House in said County in the
! Ugh of Manhattan, City Of New York, on the l2th
day of March. 1903. .oo,
YFESSRY deFoRRST BALDWIN. Plaintiffs Attorney,
once and Post Ofice Address. No. 40 Wall Street
Borough of Manhattan City Of New York