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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22
Southern. Car & Foundry Co, at
Admission Again Suffers
LOSS WILL REACH $4,000
other Buildings Were Threatened, But
Hard Work on the Part of Citizens
and the Firemen Prevented a
Spread of the Flames.

Admission, February Observation-Disclosures
destroyed two foundries of the Southern
Car and Foundry company's plant here
tonight and caused a loss of $4,000, par
TALLY covered by insurance Three hun
dred men are thrown out of employment.
The fire was discovered shortly after
O. clock tonight in the soft foundry de-
partment of the Southern Car and Foun-
dry company. When discovered the
flames were on the verge of bursting
through the roof, the whole interior be-
ing in a blaze. An alarm was turned in,
but before the arrival of the fire de-
partment, the malleable foundry adjoin-
ing, caught and was soon in a light blaze.
The fremen directed their attention to
the wheel foundry and to the rolling
mill and erecting shed adjacent and kept
these from burning At 10 o'clock the
fire is under control, but will probably
burn all night Luckily, the wind was
still. else several ether buildings would
have been burned The soft and mallea-
bic foundries will be a total loss, with all
the machinery and other equipment Next
to the loss of the building the company
had in the soft foundry a number of
patterns which were completely destroy
ed.
The two plants employ about 800 men,
and all win be thrown out of work.
The loss is estimated to be $4,000 on
the two buildings and $4,000 in equipment
in the two departments. Other damage
amounted to $1,000. The loss is partially
covered by insurance.
A large force of men are employed to-
night at the plant to respond to any fresh
outbreak which might occur in any of the
buildings which took fire from the burn
ing of the two buildings destroyed
a. Campbell of Birmingham, assistant
to the president Is in the city with Treas
urer W. G. Brockway, also of Birming
ham, but declined to give an estimate of
the loss. No departments but the two de-
stroyed will be thrown out of employment
on account of the fire.
During the progress of the fire the large
Southern freight depot and the compress
and warerooms of the Admission Compress
company, were threatened. A hose was
kept constantly playing on the roofs of
the buildings TO prevent their catching
fire. The departments destroyed were
badly damaged hardly a month ago by
the explosion Of boiler from which
resulted seven deaths. The company Will
be crippled considerably by the fire, but
expects to make temporary arrangements
by which their capacity will not be dimn-
ished.
At the fire tonight prominent business
men of the city assisted the firemen in
lighting the flames.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22
FOUND HIM IN A SWAMP.
F. M. Hraselton of Selma Labors Un-
der Strange Halucination.

Selma, February 81 - Especially --After
being away from home for twenty-four
hours F. M. Braselton was found this
morning by sea- ching parties in a swamp
about three miles from the city. where
he had spent the night. Mr.. Braselton
lost his stable three horses and a hack
by fire about ton days ago, and claimed
to nave been brutally assaulted by three
negroes, who. after maltredting him. set
fire to his property. In the Mayors court
Yesterday three negroes charged with the
assault were arralened at the instance Of
Mr. Braselton. but when the case was
called Mr. Braselton failed TO snow UP
lie had left hone to attend court.
At dinner TIM he failed to return to his
hcme, nor was he present at supper.
Then his family became alarmed and
searching parties wert instituted
lie WIS traced as far as a small grocery
store on the outskirts OF the city but
nothing furthe was learned about him
Until this morning. William: Suttlcs, ono
Ct the searching party, ran upon him
coming ont Of Beech creek swamp, about
three miles from the city
Mr.. Braselton had mounted his bicycle
which he kept with him, and started in
me dlfeGuon OF the city ~nen he saw
Mr. Suites. He quickly dismounted ana
slarted to go the ether way. but was
CNertaker and brought back to the city
The unfc rtunetc man. whcsc mind had
evidently become unbalanced. declared
that the three Ecgroes were after lin to
kill him, and he shrank from coming
Lack to the city. He was N Il pitiabIa
flight VIXEN fCt nd-his clothing muddy
his hear unkenpt and his nervous sys-
to IN a wre ok
Mi Braselton has heen in the mercan-
Tie busiicss in Selma ana comes from
well kno@n AMI highly esteemed family.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22

heals inflammation and liberation and
cures female weakness. 1t is q perfect
tonic and nervine, tranquilizing tho
nerves, promoting the appetite and in
ducing refreshing sleep.
rwheu I FIRST wrote you had been to three
different doctors and two Of them said would
never get better without going to the hospital
for an operation. - writes Mrs 6clma Erickson,
of 4o6 Rice Street. st. Paul MINI. WAS not
able to do anything If would get up and walk
to the kitchen aud back would have to lie In
bed for day or sometimes two days. Now I
have used six bottles Of Dr.. Pierces Fqvorte Pre-
scription ard six OF the Golden Medical Discov-
cry and the result Is just wonderful was 80
nervous had to have some one by nay side all
eat anything. I took trcatmsnt ftop a doctor
twice q week. aud every time WOULD 20 there
feit 80 sici, but since quit all the doctors e9d
taEiSr yeur insdlcipSs Do Ausu,ti and aoE
] am up to nay usual weight 1885, am - wen
and feel as good a. ever"
FRRH. Dr.. Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser is sent free on receipt
of stamps to pay expense OF mailing esiy,
Send at one-cent stamps for the book in
paper covers, or 81 stamps for cloth
bound volume. Address DR.. R.V. Pierce,
Buffalo, n. Y, sz..A...ss Z
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful II Is In
Preserving Health and Beauty.

Nearly everybody knows that charcoal
is the safest and most efficient disinfect-
ant and purifier in nature but few real
ize its value when taken into the human
system for the same cleansing purpose.
Charcoal is a remedy that the more
you take of 1t the better; 1t is not drug
at all. but simply absorhs the gases and
Impurities always present IN the ston,>
ach and intestiues and carries them
out of the system.
Charcoal sweetens the breath after
smoking, drinking or eating onions ard
other odorous vegetables.
Charcoal effect1ally clears and i'm
proves the complexion. IL whitens the
teeth and further acts as a natural and
eniinently safe cathartic.
1t absorbs the injurious gases which
collect in the stomach and bowels; IL
disinfects the mouth and throat from the
poison of catarrh.
All druggists sell charcoal in one form
or another but probably the best char
coal and the most for the MONEY Is in
Stuarts Absorbent Lozenges: they are
composed of the finest powdered Willow
charcoal. and other harmless antiseptics
in tablet form or rather In the form OF
large, pleasant tastirr lozenges. the char
coal being mixed with honey.
The daily use Of these lozenges will
soon tell In a much improved condition
Of the general health. better complexion.
sweeter breath and purer blood. and the
beauty Of 1t is that no possible harm
can result from their continued use. but
on the contrary. great benefit
A Buffalo physician in speaking of the
benefits of charcoal. says II advise
Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges to all pa
tients suffering from gas in the stomach
an,i bowels and to clear the complexion
and purify the breath, mouth and throat.
] also believe the liver Is greatly bene-
flied by the daily use Of them; they cost
but twenty-five cents a box at drug
stores and although In some sense a pat
ent preparation. yet believe / get more
and better charcoal in Stuarts Absorb
ent Lozenges than any OF the ordinary
charcoal tablets"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22
GADSDEN.
Grading Has Begun for the New Switch
OF the Louisville and Nashville.

Gadsden, February 1.-(SpecialJ = The
Alabama Constructing company has be-
gun the grading for the switch Of the
Louisville and Nashville road to the site
CT the Gadsden Brick coaf any plant,
The company Will begin at oncc to erect
three buildings. Some of the machinery
has already arrived. This is a good man
ufacturing enterprise for Gadsden. The
local demand fer brick Is large and viii
greatly increase when the weather Is
r1ore settled and the building of a large
rumbor of business houses oegins. The
capacity Of the rlont will be 5000
pre- ssed brick rer day and will be In
creased from time to time
r. A. Taylor has sea his lease in the
johnson hotel 20 Miller and Gliding who
will take charge Of the hotel after March
/. The building IS being renovated and
the new managers will add a number Of
improvement ts and VIII rcfurnish with
rev and expensive furniture.
Hrs. Oscar McCluns OF Howelton was
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22

Madison, an old hand at legislation, has
charge of the matter. and he was too
experienced to risk it while the house
was torn up over railroads and approprn-
lions. Nor does 1t seem likely that the
house will get through the Hall corpora
ton bills. 1t is now I'm a humor to pass
them If it reaches them. and may yet
take then up some night and put them
through in one of those whirls for which
night sessions seem specially intended
Not single new office or new clerkship
has been created by any act passed by
either house. Nor have any salaries been
unduly increased For all that is said
this legislature is conservative beyond
anything known in years on the subject
of spending money. For 1t must not
be forgotten that it scaled by hundred
thousand dollars an appropriation special
ly endorsed by the governor. What makes
the governor SO careful is not the amount
of any proposed appropriations. but the
fact that the tax rate comes down under
the new constitution by a mill and he
does not know how that is going to work
out II the debt Is refunded at three per
cent the treasury will be overfo wing for
anything this legislature seems likely TO
do.
Chancellors Are Uneasy.
The chancelors are uneasy. The Joint
committee to rearran1e the Judicial cir
cults are minded to abolish them after
the terms of the preso Mt inoumbents ex-
pire. There IS point of pride here as
well as danger Of being left out in the
cold altogether. No man likes to have
the legislature say TO him that The office
which he fills is just So much antediiuvian
surplusage They will not be abolished IL
they can help 1t in a quiet way. They are
rot idle lCokers-on in his Venice
For the first time in mary years not
enc of the negro scho OILS has asked any
thing. They seem to have the instinct
that the time is not propitious. The only
ill passed for a negros benefit was one
which went through he horse the other
night to repay two negroes hose houses
Were buried by the state troops in the
1uscumbia riots. Mr.. DeLoney made the
direct appeal for thcin rs negroes and
said 1t was the only measure proposed
for legros bcreft. and Members voted
the appropriation with evident pleasure
IL was a findly thing
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22
She Had Money to Burn.

Virginia. February 2l.-Mrs. Kate
Walsh. county charge. was found in a
critical condition In a shanty in which
she lived Fourteen hundred dollars was
found sewed up in her skirt and search
of her shanty revealed over $500 in silver
money, hidden in the cellar.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We beg to announce to the users of card
systems that we have secured the Rival
Wabash and will appreciate your orders.
To those contemplating putting in tne
card system we invite you to see and ex-
anime the Rival. 1t has features not
found in any other. w. H. Owings Type
writer Company 2105 Second avenue,
phones 172.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22

ton Of the delicate
womanly organism.
DIR. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription cures
womanly diseases and
the nervousness which
they cause. 1t changes
irregularity to regular
ity, dries the drains
whicb veaken wo,ncn
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22

of TIL e nerves
while the cause
of the nervous
ness remains un-
cured. A very
common cause
of nervousness
in women 10 a
diseased condi-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22
No Verdict In Bishop Case.

Charlotte, N. c., February 21.-The jury
In the Bishop case was brought into court
at 4 o'clock this afternoon when the fore
man stated that no agreement had been
reached. Judge Neal will hold the jury
until tomorrow morning, if not longer
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22

The following citizens of Birmingham
know, trust and support Captain Wier for
chief of police. Any citizen who is not
rersonally acqus inted with Captain Weir
{ M who knows any member of this COM
mittee can be easily assured from any
enc of them that Captain Weir has long
and faithfully served the public. has sup
ported ana maintained law and order and
has been for sixteen years an efficient
end capable officer.
3. F. Roden.
Oliver ChaIifoux.
Fred NJ. Jacl son.
W. r. Leedv
John ID. Elliott.
l.. c. Bradley
Lucien A. Brown
II. n. Randall.
Leo Steiner.
IS. Ste.ner.
Culpepper Exum.
Rev. G. A. Sharits.
Lee j. Marks.
Henry Is. Groy.
Major har1es WheeIock.
NJ. I. stradfmd
Hor. w. c. Cunningham.
John W. Tomlinson.
Dr. w. j.. Carmichael.
Rev. E. a. Wright.
VI. Ii. foWlkts.
Emil Lesser.
NJ. r. SINNERS.
H. N. Beck.
II. A. Thompson.
Louis sohwartz.
NJ. l.. MeAllister.
&c. G. Chandler.
W. H. Dixon.
r. l. Gregory.
NJ. Israel
Owen Brown.
Bret R. Brown.
E. B. Daffin.
Brooks Forbes.
NJ. j. Gregg.
Prof, e. p. Hogan.
Prof James J. White
J. H. Heineke.
James A. Hawkins
w II. Kolb.
J. d. Luclxie.
J. A Monroe.
E. X. Mcdowell
J. A. Patton.
John c. Reese, Jr.
A. H. Apperson.
T. S. Pound.
Thomas NJ. Fealley.
Paul Gilardoni.
William Rosenthil.
e. c. Carlisle
Jacob Flies.
Thomas Kellar
Peter H. Lellande.
W. II. Lellande.
w II. Owens.
ID. B. Anderson.
d. J. Fox.
DIR. Chisolm
H. X. White.
A. Latady
7. T. Ashford
] r. Rosenthil.
J. II. Leath.
E. j. Rowen
S. M. Lovelace
W. r. O'Bryant.
H w. English
P. ]. Serio.
Roy Mccullough.
J. o. Peoples.
A. II. Moore
Col. J. r B. Jackson
J. w. Cox
J. D. ScruRgs.
George c. Whatley
H. ". sinnige
w. o. Matthews.
John Leedy
c. II. Schneider.
W. B. Leedy. Jr.
Herbert Leedy.
Ben Catchings.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22

Will often feel compelled TO stop the
clock whose ticking seems unbearable to
her. In such a nervous condition the
woman needs building up of the entire
system. 1t is useless to attempt the cure
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22
The people are for Ward.
The machine is for Drennen.

Gas for cooking, heating
and lighting is only worth
81. 90 a thousand cubit feet.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22
CAPTAIN WIER'S CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE.


Ed X Smith.
George Burkaurt.
Thomas Woodward Jr.
Harry Moore.
ID. r. Copeland.
Rev James Hogan.
J. Tictelvaun.
john q. Bradley.
]. j. Durfleld.
J. B. Allen.
]. II. f. Mosley.
J. N. Tuck.
H. F. Lewis.
c. A Mcffett.
d. S. Bandman.
Z. c. Behrens
w. A. Riley.
E. Fl. Nall
j. d. Munroe.
Marcus Well.
John B. Reid
W. D. Smith
Andrew Burgin.
Harry NheelCok.
l.. C. D.ckey.
NJ II. Motion.
ID. o. Ryan.
70. F. Riley.
Thomas L. Bell.
Frank Coole.
j, e. Wollenhaupt.
d, d. we'll ati'
W.. w. Bradptffg'
u L. Eriages,
Dr. 4. ;. flofehce'
frank Affleo'
- :. hielairs.
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self, He came down with reputation as
a sort of anti-corporation reformer who
had certain wheels in his head about get
ting in taxes and guarding public treas
uries. And a first there was a DISPOSE
ton to sit down on him. He has fairly
got in the lead of the biggest crowd, and
while they won't follow him In his
schemes of tax reform or expansion, they
are glad to get his help in the enterprises
that interest them. He deliberately took
the lead squarely away from everybody
on railroad legislation when 1t came to
the cross fire on the floor, although Mr..
Benners was put at the head In the par
liamentary management The smartest
thing Mr.. London has done was to get at
the head of the successful faction in the
fight over the stock-law bill. He takes his
minorities on tax measures with the ut
most nonchalance. and goes to the front
of the next question up. He Is exerting
more influence on the common run of the
proceedings than any man here, and does
it by ombination of knowing more and
being quicker and not making mistakes Of
fact or law.
Another quite remarkable development
in the house is the growth of the infu-
ence of Capt. r. T. Simpson of Lauder
dale. He does not speak much. He Is not
fluent or eloquent when he does speak.
But it is a matter of character When he
says so the house Is learning to believe
it is so. He has been a good deal in the
minority but he has gained strength all
the while.
Senate Group Breaking Up.
Over In the senate the group which
had things in a swing is rather breaking
up. 1t divided on the osteopathy bill and
the text book bill, and the railroad bill
may see it hopelessly realized for the
September session.
Examination of Bank Books.
1t has been decided that the bill to pro-
vide for the examina ton of state banks
shall go over to September without COM
ing ont of committee Mr. Hatcher of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22
Proull Allowed $4,000.

Chattanooga. February 2.-A special to
the Times from Lafayette. Ca, says: In
the case of Robert 5. Proull vs. the Gem
trail of Georgia railway. for $4,000 dam
ages for the loss of both legs in an ac-
cident at Chickamauga park. verdict
FOR 100000 was returned today.
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ten a
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aused by tina typ of roubl
mild and
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and YOU have samnleb sent re-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22
Senate Group Breaking Up.
Examination of Bank Books.

1t has been decided that the bill to pro-
vide for the examination of state banks
shall go over to September without COM
ing out of committee. Mr.. Thatcher Of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22
London Is 4 Leader.

Development is the law of legislatures
as well as nature. When the legislature
met it seemed that Alex London of JEFF
fefson was going to hoe row to -hf1n-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22

e Co. N.
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without getting relief
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22
Fertilizer Tax Reduced.

Whatever else the legislature has left
undone' II has reduced the fertilizer tag
tax from 90 cents to 80 cents per ton
This is a loss of some $50 600 to the state
treasury, which will have to be made up
from some other source. So far from
Passing airy Immigration appropriation as
seemed possible at the beginning. the
senate has passed and the house is likely
to follow suit, bill imposing a license
Of $1,000 per county on emigration labor
agents. There would seem from this
that we have trouble enough to keep the
people we already have without going
out after more
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-07-24

Il Mr.. Packard, the cartoonist, has
20 delighted his audiences that they
will be glad to know he will be with
sus until the close of Chautauqua.
The children were very successful
with their ice cream sale. They
raised about $50 for their new club
house.
Y Mrs. Howe, tine lecturer from Mis-
ssouri, will leave Saturday for her
home. She has made great many
.iriends while here.
Il Mr.. Wellington Irysh, Of the
.Wheatland Eagle, and Editor Bev-
ridge Of Edmore are remaining at
Chautaulua for few days.
DR.. Thos. E. Green arrived yester-
day morning. AS be was with us
last year he will find many friends
waiting to welcome him.
h. Miss Cheiver, one of Winnipeg $
talented young ladies has consented
to assist in the entertainment given
by the Girl club Sunday night.
A lady said if she was going to
solicit news for a paper she would
wish her assignment to be to write up
the "kickers. Then she would
have plenty to do without work.
The Misses Doherty, of Michigan
City, played a pleasing duet at the
business meeting of the editors
These bright young ladies are great
favorites in musical circles.
Athletic Director Hempel has ac-
cepted a position as foot ball coach at
tne Washington state agricultural
college at Pullman, Wash: He will
take up his duties in September.
Last evening was the first appear
ance Of Miss Helen Hall. the charming
soprano of Chicago. Miss Hall has
a sweet voice, and a charming pres
ence, two requisites Of the successful
sOloist.
The crop outlook makes many of
the campers very anxious to receive
word from their homes A singular
feature of this season s rains are that
they are local and cover but small
area Of country.