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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
BESSEMER S0LONS
 KNIFE SALARIES City Officials Will Have to Get
 Along With Less NEW COUNCIL IN SESSION Mayor Huey's Salary Is Gut From $500 to s1coo Year Despite the Earnest Protest of Alder
 man Rodgers.
NEW COUNCIL IN SESSION

Bessemer, September 22.-(Speeial.)-The Bessemer city council tonight held its first regular meeting since the election last Monday, and all the aldermen were pres ent.
 The meeting was important and the council chamber was packed with oniook- CTS. All the members being new a good deal of the time was consumed in speech making. They also had their knives out and cut the salaries of the city officers right and left.
 It was o'clock before the meeting was called to order by Mayor Huey. The first thing brought before the council for it's consideration was three building permits to erect stores in the residence portion of the city. One of the applications was rel fused and the other two continued until the next meeting. A resolution was passed instructing the mayor to borrow s1500 to pay interest on the citys indebt- edness October 1. Next came the election of officers and the fixing of salaries.
 The salary of the mayor was considered and by vote of to 3 was cut from $500 a year to S1200, notwithstanding the fact that Alderman Rodgers offered some strenuous opposition to the measure. He cited that under the new constitution the council had no right to decrease or in- crease the salary of an officer, that would be operative while he was in office.
 The salary of the city solicitor was allowed to remain the same, s25 a month and l.. H. Godfrey was elected. The two other candidates for this office were w. F. Potter and w. K Smith.
 The next salary to get the knife was that of the city clerk and treasurer, which was cut from s150O to s10OO Mayor Huey and Alderman Rodgers spoke in opposition to the measure, claiming that in the dem ocratic primary. that had nominated MT. Cook, the people had endorsed the present salary that he was receiving. But these appeals had no avail and by the same vote of to the resolution passed C. T. Cook, the democratic nominee, was elected to this position.
 The office of street tax collector and foot peddler license collector was put on a 15 per cent basis and Rush Randle elected to the position. There were two other candidates for the position.
 The other officers elected by the coun- cil were as follows: City engineer, w. J. Parks; chief of police, T. D. Wallace; policemen, George Jones, H. B. Partridge, Will Lynch. R. Y. Mckay, W. C. Davis, John Farrell, J. D. Bell. John Leonard. The entire fire department was reelected, with w. s. Nolan as chief.
 L. F. Thompson was elected sanitary inspector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
TUSCALOOSA.
Council Objects to Bill Reducing the Licenses of Insurance Companies.

Tuscaloosa, September 22.-(Special)- communication was addressed yester- day to Senator George D. Johnston and Representatives Charles B. Werner and James Manly Foster at Montgomery by the board of mayor and all ermcn Of this city. They were requested to oppose the bill now pending in the legislature ntro- duced by Representative Bankhead which provides that municipalities of this state shall be restricted in the matter Of li- censes upon insurance companies. Should such a bill be passed 1t will mean an an- nual loss of s2S9O to Tuscaloosa. The board stated that the city was dependent upon this license largely to pay it's in- terest on bonds and actual expenses.
 Last evening about 1030 o'clock it is thought an attempt was made to burglar ize the Surprise store on Broad street. A crash like the sound of a door being bro- ken in was heard and on investigation the door of the establishment was found open. Officers were summoned and a thorough search was made, but 1t was found that the cash drawer had not been tempered with and that no goods were missing. The supposition is that the crash of the opening door frightened away the burglar.
 The city council held a called meeting yesterday afternoon for the purpose of discussing the rumor afloat that if farm CTS stopped their teams on the streets of Tuscaloosa that they would be arrested. Mayor Cochrane stated that some while ago complaint was made that certain Il make the road imp assable. Several of the teams were taken by Chief McGill and placed in the city pound, leaving word where they could be found. No fees were charged and no arrests were made. Mayor Cochrane further stated the farmers were always welcomed to the city and were free to hitch their teams anywhere they chose; that they were only requested to leave driveway open.
 D. c. Hensley, an afumnus of the Southern University of Clarksvie, Tenn, and a highly recommended professor, has accepted a position with Prof. H. M. Somerville, Jr., principal of the Univer- sity high school. This school opened on the 9th under very fiattering circum- stances.
 R. B. McPherson has returned from Knoxville, Tenn. where he was called to attend the funeral of his brother Duncan c. McPherson, who died at Denver Col, on September 10
 Mrs. Robert l.. Taylor who has been visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. James H. Fitts has returned to her home She was accompanied by Miss Annie Finn, who will be her guest for some while.
 Mrs. George D. Johnston Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Estes, at Chatta- nooga.
 Miss Edith Hayslett has returned from Virginia, where she spent the summer with relatives.
 Miss Ellen Foster has returned from Anniston and Bessemer, where she yis- ited relatives. She also spent some time at Blount Springs.
 Miss Minnie Barnes is visiting in Br- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
CENTREVILLE.
Two Young Boys Are Charged With
 Murdering Companion.

Centrevile. September 22.-(Special.)- Last night Deputy Sheriffs Suttle and Caddis brought to jail two white boys charged with murder. Their names are Chester Johnson and Johnnie Johnson, and they live about thirteen miles from Centreville Howard Tuscaloosa. One of the boys is IS years old and the other is H years old.
 The grand jury of Bibb county, which has just adjourned, found an indictment against the Johnson boys about four weeks ago. Just about dark one after noon the Cunningham boy was attracted to the yard of the place where he lived by the barking of a dog, when some one standing behind tree on the edge Of the yard fired a shot gun. killing Gun ningham instantly. The assassin fled. Suspicion pointed to these boys as they had a quarrel with Cunningham late in the afternoon before the killing. and they were indicted for the killing. The peo- pie in that community are very much aroused.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
HUNTSVILLE
Tombstone Drummer Arrested-Man
 Sets on Railroad Track.

Huntsville, September 22.-John Spark man, a tombstone drummer from Pulaski, Tenn, was arrested in this city yester- day on a warrant from Fayetteville charging embezzlement. Sheriff Sherill of Lincoln county came down and induced Sparkman to return with him to Tennes- see without awaiting requsition papers, Sparkman is alleged to have embedded money belonging to a Fayetteville house. He claims that he was robbed of 1t and had made good part of the amount
 Lieut.. Levert Coleman, United States army, has received orders from the war department to report at Fortress Monroe to undergo examination for promotion to captaincy. Lieutenant Coleman is a son of Capt. Daniel Coleman of this city and is already under orders to report In Manila for duty with the coast artil- lery.
 Politics have broken out afresh in the county since an early primary has been ordered for the nomination of candidate for superintendent of education. Numer- ous barbecues have been arranged, the first of which was held at Oakland to- day. All county candidates usually att tend these affairs and meet the voters without the trouble of calling on them at their homes.
 J. M. Cooch of Dallas sat on the track of the Southern railroad yesterday aft ernoon and refused to move until bumped off by the COW catcher of a slow moving freight engine. It is claimed that he at tempted suicide and after this occurrence he was arrested.
 The city schools of this city are having great deal of trouble in obtaining text books which have been ordered from the publishers by the state. It is under stood that the publishers contracted for more than they could do and that 1t will be quite awhile before all orders can be filled.
 Lindsey Lasslter and Miss Jennie Me- Vain were married Sunday at the home of the brides parents in Patton Grove. Justice Stoner performed the ceremony.
 Miss Dora Wellington and James M. Wood were quietly married Sunday at the brides home in Dallas, the Rev. H. E. Rice officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
TO say a pleasant word to anyone was almost impossible. ;

uI was troubled with female weakness for right years and suffered more than can tell,n writes Mrs Gust Moser of Ovando. Deerlodge Co., Mont My disposition was affected to such
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
WANT PROF. M'NEIL
 TO BE CANDIDATE
PRATT CITY PEOPLE THINK HE WOULD BE A GOOD MAN FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF EDucA. TloN-oTHER NEWS.

Pratt City, September 22.-(speeial)-A strong pressure is being brought on Prof P. M. McNeil. superintendent of the pub lie schools of Pratt City. to enter the race for county superintendent of eduea- ton. Professor McNeil is one of the most progressive school men In the state and has built one of the finest systems ofpub- lie schools in the state at this place. This being the largest school in the state In proportion to population and ranking fifth in active attendance. Professor Me- Neil refuses to say whether he will allow his name 10 be used in connection with the county superintendency or not
 There was several cases to come up be- fore the police court today growing out of the loltering that has been going on around Pratt City station for the past few Sundays.
 Some mischievous boys have been talk ing boxes of grapes from a fruit stand near the station and carrying them into some of the near by stores and eating them. Sunday they were caught in this act and brought before Mayor Hundall. who gave them a severe lecture and let them off with the lowest fine.
 The funeral of Robert Trevarthen, who was killed on Blossburg last Sunday by I sand caving in on him, was held yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church. Robert was only years old and the son of Thomas Trevarthen, Sr., who was resident of the place for several years The little fellow was making tunnel in the sand bed and without any warning the sand caved in on, him, burying him several feet under the surface. The alarm was given but he was dead before he could be rescued
 Model tent No. Il, Pratt City Macabees will hold a meeting tonight. The order is only about three months old at this place, but in that time it has made some rapid strides.
 The Woodmen of the World held very interesting meeting last night in their hall. This is the largest order In the city. It has recently opened the doors of the order to miners.
 J. c. flanagan. superintendent of the Virginia City coal mines has rendered his resignation and will remove to Kansas City where he will fill superintendeney with a western mining company.
 Mrs. John Ussery and her son, MT. J. c. Ussery. left this morning for a visit to relatives in south Alabama.
 Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Seay will enteretain tomorrow night at finch.
 The following young people of Pratt City attended the Al G. Fields minstrel last night in Brmingham Miss Willie Wakefield, Miss Verla Bondurant Miss Perkins. Miss Bessie Kitchen; Mir John Kelly, MT. Clifford Mcdonald. MT. John Seay.
 Mrs. Thomas c. Evans is visiting her son. W. R. Evans at Guernsey, Ala.
 The infant son of Mir. and Mrs w R. Evans who died last Sunday at Guernsey, was buried yesterday at Il o'clock The funeral taking place from the home of Mrs. T. c. Evans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
FLORENCE.
City Schools Open With Large Attend
 ance-other News.

Florence, September 22.-(Special)-The Florence city schools opened yesterday morning for the session of 1903-4. The at tendance was very large for the first day 725 pupils having been enrolled. In some of the rooms every desk was filled and in no grade were there over half dozen empty.
 The September term of Criminal court convened here this morning with Judge E. B. Almon on the bench. The docket is very light one and most of the cases are of minor importance. There are no murder cases to be tried at this term of court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
POSTMASTER APPOINTED.
Patents Issued, Rural Rates Estab'
 Ished and Carriers Appointed.

Washington, September 22.-tSpecial)- M. N. Layman has been appointed post master at Maysville, Madison county, vice N. L. Layman. removed.
 Patents issued-James c. Dalr"mple, Mobile, handle protector also oiler for gun barrels; William D. Link, Talladega, fire extinguishing apparatus; Robert So- botka and W B. Smith, Hartselle, cotton separator.
 These rural free delivery carriers were appointed today: Montgomery, regular, Louis c. Hutchinson, substitute, Joseph r. Hutchinson; Selma, regular, George w.. Cullatt. substitute Lem Oliver. Two ru- ral routes will be established November 2 at Selma, Dallas county, with two car riers length of routes forty-eight miles; population, 9S0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
ENSLEY'S GROWTH
 IS PLAINLY SHOWN
CITY TAX BOOKS SHOW THAT
 TAXABLE PROPERTY HAS lN- CREASED HALF MILLION DOL LARS IN VALuE-oTHER NEWS

Ensley. September 22.-(Speeial.)-Tae city tax books will be opened on the 1st of October and little review of these will give a good index of the growth and prosperity of the Steel City. Last year the taxable property was valued at ssooooO and this year it is valued at S1,25o,oOO. The taxes on this property will amount to something like s11 ,0O0. which doesn't in- clude the license tax on any of the reye- nue from other sources.
 J. W. Worltesdrop, who has been Tn charge of the Tennessee company's eom-' missary at Ensley for over twelve years has resigned and J. D. Skinner has been appointed in his place. J. Mills of wy lam, has taken charge of the tennessee companys commissary at Short Creek.
 Lee White has been appointed eonsta- ble of precinct 54 to succeed V. L. Welts, who has filled the office for the past three years.
 The ladies of the First Presbyterian church will serve refreshments next Thursday night in the store formerly oc- cupied by the Stowers Furniture com- pany, between the hours of and 10. The refreshments will consist of salads and ices. The proceeds will go to the Ladies Aid society.
 City Clerk J. A. Bell will go to Mont gomery tomorrow on business pertaining to the welfare of the Steel City.
 Joe Lemont has returned to Ensley and accepted his old position as superintend- ent of the open-hearth furnaces. MT. Le- mont is considered one of the best steel men that has ever been in Ensley and very popular both with employers and employees
 Mir and Mrs. George Ashford will enter tain tonight at their home on Avenue E and Twenty-fourth street.
 Mayor Scott has returned from Mem phis, where he has been visiting his son, Roscoe Scott.
 Miss Hattie Williams returned today from a two weeks visit to Montgomery.
 E. O. Johnson of Tampa, Fla, is visit ing his brother, M M. Johnson of this place.
 w. R. Silzes and Miss Johnnie Lee Me- Req were united in marriage this morn ing at the home of the brides mother on Avenue H. The Rev F. l.. Wear offic- lated. The couple will make their future home in Luverne the home of the groom.
 Miss Jennie Dillon of Fountain Heights. Birmingham, visited Mrs. George Tennant yesterday and today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with your water and let 1t stand twenty-four hours; a sediment or settling indicates an un- healthy condition of the kidneys. if it stains the linen It is evidence of kidney trouble; too frequent desire to pass 1t, or pain In the back is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out of order.
 WHAT TO DO.
 There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed that pr. Kllmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney and bladder rem edy, fulfills every. wish In curing rheuma- tism. pain in the back. kidneys liver. bladder and every part of the urinary pas sage. It corrects inability to hold water and scalding pain in passing It. or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant ne- eessity of being compelled to go often during the day, and to get up many times during the night. The mild and the ex- traordlnary effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists in fifty cent and one-dollar sizes
 You may have a sample bottle of Swamp-Root the great kidney remedy. and book that tells all about it. both sent absolutely free by mail. Address, Dr. Kilmer & Go. Binghamton, N. Y. When writing be sure to mention that you read this generous offer in the Blrming- ham Daily Age-Herald Don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Swamp Root, pr. Kilmers Swamp-Root and the address, Binghamton, N. T., on every bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
BIRMINGHAM CITY DIRECTORY.
The 1904 Book Will Be Published By the Wiggins Directories Publishing Company.

T. J. Maloney, representing the Maloney Directory company, has abandoned the publication of the Birmingham directory. having disposed of all their interest good will, etc. in that publication to the Wig gins Directories Publishing company, This company Is now making prelimi- nary canvass and as soon as the October moving has been made will begin the work of gathering the necessary data.
 The directory will be ready for delivery about the first of January.
 This company now controls the leading cities in the south and will make their Headquarters at Birmingham. They promise a directory that will be in keeping with other cities, and their publication can be relied upon to appear annually at the proper time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23

ousness and suffering they cause. Hap piness as well as health is restored to the woman whose diseased condition is cured by the use of Dr. Perce's Favorite Prescription.
 After eight years of suffering and two fruitless operations, three months' use of < Fa7orite Prescription restored Mrs. Moser to perfect health. This great remedy for woman's ills, establishes regularity, dries weakening drains, heals inflammation and ulceration and cures female weakness.
 The Common Sense Medical Adviser, | 1908 large pages, in paper covers, is sent ire on receipt of 2I one-cent stamps to pay expense of mailing osE. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23

m extent that TO say a pleasant word to anyone was almost impossible.
 VI had two opera lions performed by one ofthe most skilled surgeons of the West, but did not get relief. Then, against my doctors strict orders, I commenced taking pr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and .Golelen Medical Dis covery,' and also fol- lowed the advice a ce given in the Common Sense Medical Ad- wiser.
 al continued this treatment for three months. and to- day am as healthy and well as a woman can be. I cannot thank Doctor Pierce enough for his kind letters to me"
 Womanly dis eases, as a rule, spoil the " disposi-. . tion,v because of the ev<ref7,e y1erv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
Physician and Suroeon.

Three-fourths of the persons who come to me to get cured of Syphilis, Gonorrhoea. Gleet, Structure. l. st Manhood and other private diseases have tried to get well by using oth-
 CT means. Why not come as soon as you ind that you are afflicted? It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23

will not only save pu distressing pain and valuable time. b will cost you less money. There is ala satisfaction n knowing that the very pest possible treat ment Is being given tc you by a compe- tent physician who has experience in such matters and is capable of curing you In the quickest and most perfect manner possible. l have treated private diseases as a speciality for the past fifteen years in the city of Birmingham and l am therefore known to a great many. But f you are not acquainted with me- re- CT you. with permission. to First Ma fional bunk. Alabama National bank, Jefferson County Savings bank ana Steiner Bros.. bankers. as to my responsi- bility for my contracts. l cure many pa- tents by mall treatment Write Tor prices and terms.
 1 do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed 10 secure. If you fail to be cured by such methods, give me a call and get we'll
 Address Dr. Y. E. Holloway. 1S0lh Sec ond Avenue. Birmingham. Ala
 Offics. Second avenue ana Eighteenth. opposite postoffice.
 Ofice Hours: s:30 a. m. to 6:30 D. n. Sunday, 10 a- m to 12 m 'ssr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
You always get the best Coffee and Tea at the A. & P. store, 1919 Second ave.

Office furniture for sale Birmingham Water Works Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
 Notice to the Public,

I have disposed of my interest and good will in the publication of the Birmingham City Directory to the Wiggins Directories Publishing company of Columbus, O., and bespeak for them liberal support from my patrons and the public in general. ------------- IT. MAI4ONEY
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