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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
SPORTSMEN RETURN
 WITH MUCH GAME
TOM POUNDS AND BILLY AND GORDON MOHAU.I HAVE A NOTA- BILE TIME IN TALLADEGA-Ex- CITING EXPERIENCE.

With the scalps of two of the finest wild turkeys that ever fell to powder and lead and numerous wild ducks, squirrels and quail dangling from their belts, Tom s. Pounds and Billy and Gordon Mohaun of Morris avenue returned to town yes- terday morning from a brief visit to Mir Pounds farm on the far-winding Coosa river. in Talladega county. The wild tur- keys, the most toothome of all Ameri- can game, fell respectively to the guns of Tom Pounds and Billy Mohaun, though Gordon Mohaun says the sight of the two noble birds gave the two other for tunate sportsmel the gobbler ague. Game fowl by the thousand are now swarming on Tom Pounds farm
 It is related that tragedy came mighty nigh to marking the brief outing of the men from Birml lgham. Billy Mo- haun had padded himself in a canoe up to Tom Pounds fish-t.aps in the river. and reaching up to catch hold of some overhanging branches f a tree the canoe slipped from under the venturesome sportsman, leaving him like Absalom of old, suspended between the heavens and the earth, over the turbulent waters. He shouted like a good fellow for help-in- stant help-whereat Tom Pounds and Brother Gordon shrleked in ecstacies of delight
 "Hell-lup. hell-lup hell-lup. h-e-l-l-up- up-upr' shouted the hapless Billy.
 River, valley. field. forest. hill and dale resounded with the stentorian voice.
 "Hell-lup, hell-lup. hel-lup" And, now and then the wild cry, "Pm a-drowndin'. I'm a-drowndin', I'm a-drowndin'w
 Finally the heartless laughers rescued Billy from watery grave. and then they all gurgIed "snakebite" until even the fishes were fairly startled
 Tom Pounds Coosa fishery is the most profitable part of his Talladega county farm. for 1t nets. or rather traps him a good sixty dollars month the year around.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
YOUNG MAN WAS
 FOUND NOT GUILTY
JENNINGS, WHO WAS ACCUSED OF ATTEMPTING TO BREAK IN FIX PRESS OFFICE, WAS RELEASED BY JUDGE FEAGlN.

c. P. Jennings the young man arrested several nights ago by Police Lieutenant Hagood and Policemen Penn and Bryant on a charge of burglary, was yesterday found not guilty and was released by Judge Leagin.
 The young man was accused of attempt ing to break into the rear of the Southern Express companys office on Morris ave- nue opposite the Union passenger sta- tion, and he was found crouching at the back door after he had broken the tram som with stick. The young man plead ed that he was intoxicated and did not know what he was doing.
 T. F. Jennings, father of the boy, is in the city and called attention to the fact that his son had been working for Dearborn & Co. for year and bore an excellent reputation there, and that dur ing that time he had handled large sums of money and had never been short a cent in his accounts. He also pointed out that the boy was intimate with the em- ployes of the express company, and that the probability was that he had become intoxicated and wanted to go into the office to see his friends, imagining that they were still in there at work
 When discovered by the policemen young Jennings was evidently under the influence of something which had effect- ed his brain. and made him temporarily unaccountable for his actions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
THIS NEGRO PLEADED GUILTY.
Stole Shoes From Cox Shoe Company
 and Sold Them.

Andrew Turner, negro, yesterday pleaded guilty before Judge Feagin in four cases of grand larceny and four of petty larceny. Judge Feagin has not disposed of the cases yet, but It is prob able the negro will be bound over to the Criminal court this morning in the four cases of grand larceny.
 The negro pleaded guilty to stealing dozens of pairs of shoes from the Cox Shoe company. where he was employetkss porter. and selling them at greatly re- duced prices to the negroes and white men of the city. The police have recover ed not less than a score of pairs of shoes, and expect to recover others.
 The negro was arrested by Policeman Will Murphy and Detective Patton The former suspected the negro because he had a pair of shoes wrapped up and hid- den under his coat. He arrested him and Detective Patton has recovered the shoes.
 The negro's method of operating was to go out and get the sizes of shoes wanted by his friends, return to the store and get a pair of shoes of that size and sell them for S2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
TWO MEN ARRESTED
 AT UNION STATION
ONE USED ABUSIVE LANGUAGE TO THE TICKET AGENT AND THE OTHER TRIED TO PEVENT HIS ARREST. A u

1T. w Neighbert and W L. Blackman, two white men. were arrested yesterday afternoon at the Union passenger station for disorderly conduct.
 It is alleged that Neighbert went to the ticket office and in demanding a ticket used abusive language. Station Policeman Nelson endeavored to arrest the man when, it was said. that Blackman, who wore the uniform of the United States navy interfered and tried to prevent the arrest. Other policemen went to the as- sistance of Policeman Nelson and both men were arrested and taken to police headquarters. On being searched a pistol was found on the person of Neighbert and he was charged with disorderly con- duct and carrying concealed weapons. The sailor Blackman will have to an- swer the charge of disorderly conduct. The affair. while it lasted, caused no lit- tie disturbance as the waiting room was crowded with women and children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
MINERS COMPLETE
 OFFICIAL BALLOT
SEcRETARY-TREASURER CLEMo HAS CLOSED THE ENTRIES FOR CANDIDATES TO BE VOTED FOR IN DECEMBER.

J. L. Clemo, secretary-treasurer of Ala bama District % United Mine Workers of America, has made up his official list of nominations to be voted on at the annual convention of that order to be held in this city on Decen,ber IA.
 The entries for the ballot have been closed and the following are the names of those who have accepted nomination:
 For national board member-W. R. Farley Pratt City.
 For president-Edward Flynn, Pratt City.
 For -president-B. L. Greer, Bloc ton; W. H. Hawkins Kimberly.
 For ary-treasurer-J. L. Clemo, of Adger.
 For district board members-Adam Stewart, Cardiff; George Barbour, Pratt City; J. R. Kinnemore, Piper; l. II. Chambers, West Pratt; P. R. Murray. Stouts Mountain; J. M. Withers. Graves; R. l.. Golston, Searles; Joseph Waiwork, Blocton; J. H. Orange, Sayreton; Thomas H. Tinney, Pratt City; R. H. Vincent, Kimberly; w. B. Robinson, Kimberly R. A. Statum, Lehigh; s. E. Banks, Blocton; J. H. Davis, Belle Ellen; N. s. Pringle, Johns.
 committee-G Jackson, Blocton; H. E. Robinson, Vivian.
 Eight district members of the executive board and three auditors are to be elect ed, Ed Flynn, w. R. Farley and J. l.. Clemo have no opposition. There are six teen nominees for membership on the district board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
NOT THE RIGHT NEGRO.
But Proves to Be an "Escape" From
 Birmingham.

Josh Rogers, the negro brought to Bir- mingham yesterday by the authorities from Goodwater on suspicion of being Henry King was not the right negro He was thought to be the one who shot ana killed Policeman James II. Mullin on the night of Septemebr 27 on Second avenue and Twenty-seventh street.
 While the negro was not Henry King 1t was discovered that he was wanted by the Birmingham police on charge of escap- ing from the city prison in December, 1901, when about 35 prisoners made their escape by boring through the wall
 The negro owed the city 330 days on his old sentence and he will be sent back to the Southside jail to serve out this term and after which he will have to face Judge Feagin on charge of escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
NEGRO BURGLAR BOUND OVER.
One of Gang Who Have Been operat-
 ing in City.

Will Evans, alias Wilson, alias Davis, a negro, was yesterday bound over to the Criminal court on charge of burglary and grand larceny. The negro is one of the gang which has been breaking into and robbing a number of houses in the northwestern portion of the city, and he was arrested by Detective Patton and Policeman Henry Murphy.
 The negro was caught on Second ave- nue and Twenty-second street and on him was found pawn tickets for hats and clothing which had been stolen from these houses. The negro's bond was set at $500 and in default of that he was carried to the county jail. A quantity of clothing was recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
NEW MORTGAGE TAX.
The Amount Collected for First Month
 $54.55.

The receipts from the new mortgage tax during the month of October were s52l5o. The tax is collected by the probate judge. Two-thirds of the receipts go to the state and one-third to the county.
 The new tax is levied in accordance with the law enacted by the last legislature At it's first session and which went into ef- feet on october 1. It provides for the collection by the probate judge of 15 cents on each hundred dollars or fractional part thereof of the face of all mortgages.
 All other assessments heretofore made on mortgages were done away with and this is the only expense attached to them. The matter is thus placed in the hands of the probate judge entirely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
WILL INVESTIGATE
 LICENSE SCHEDULE
BOARD OF TRADE APPOINTS CON- MITTEE TO LOOK INTO MATTER OF LIcENsEs-AGAIN AFTER MORE WATER. .

At the meeting of the board of trade yesterday afternoon in the Tomiinson building, John L. Parker introduced res olution, which was adopted. to investigate the annual license schedule as far as It effects the merchants. The chair appoint ed the following committee to make in- vestigation. D. M. Drennen, chairman; J. M Dewberry J.. D. Collins, Colman BIach and Oliver Chalifoux. John w. O'Neili, a member of the board of alder men, explained that the license collector received as commissions on licenses paid by merchants more than the mayors sal ary amounts to. which matter was taken up and discussed very freely by the mem bers present.
 J. D. Collins introduced the following resolution in reference to the water ques- tion:
 Whereas, it is of vital importance to the people of this city that there should De not only pure water, which will be pro vded by the new filtration plants of the water works company, but also that there should be a sufficient quantity thereof for the needs of this rapidly growing city, and also that it should be furnished at reasonable prices, which is not the case now, as Birmingham is paying more than twice what other cities similarly sit- uated are paying.
 Be it resolved, That a special committee be appointed by the chair to again take up this matter in connection with the Commercial club and the board of mayor and aldermen, so that this important mat ter may not be side-tracked further, but may be taken up and some plan adopted to get not only pure water, but a suf- ficient supply and at a reasonable price.
 The matter was discussed by John L.. Parker, w. B. Dickerson, G. Rotholz, Oliver Chalfoux and others. The reso- lution was unanimously adopted.
 A resolution was unanimously passed inviting the Merchants exchange to meet in the rooms of the board of trade free of charge on Tuesday nights.
 An invitation was read from Camp Har- dee, Confederate Veterans, inviting the board of trade to join them on the 4tn and 9th of November. The invitation was accepted, and a resolution was adopted that the board of trade attend in a body as far as possible.
 The board of trade is in a prosperous condition, and has at the present time more members than at any previous time in it's history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
COUNTY SEWER PROGRESSING.
Contractors Have Large Forces of Men
 Employed.

The regular monthly meeting of the Jefferson county sanitary commission was held yesterday afternoon. but nothing special came before the commission other than regular routine matters.
 Engineer Julian Kendrick made re- port showing the progress of the work on the sewers under construction, which was very satisfactory. He reported that both of the contractors who are employ ed on the work have large forces of men engaged and are getting good results.
 The regular monthly expense accounts were audited and ordered paid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
CIRCUS TOMORROW.
Wallace Circus Will Give Two Per
 formances in Birmingham.

The great Wallace shows will exhibit in Birmingham tomorrow afternoon and night This combination is one of the cleanest and best tented enterprises now before the public and will no doubt draw big crowds for both performances. The Wallace circus is noted for the excel lence which characterizes all it's fea- lures. It also has large and well train ed menagerie that has given delight to many thousand in the past.
 Circus day will come again for Bir- mingham children who will hail it's ad- vent with delight. From present indica- tions the show will do big business It has been favorably commented upon wherever 1t has exhibited this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
DRS. DOZIER 6 CO.'S
 MEDIco-sURGIcAL INSTITUTE,
 Cor. 1st ave. 6 21st St. INGRAM, ALABAMA.

A strictly high-class institute for the scientific treatment of all Chronic. Nerv- ous. Blood. Skin. Rectal. Female and Genfto-U Urinary diseases, Deformities. Tu- mors. Stin Joints. Cancer, Lupus, Malig- nant Ulcers, Rheumatism, Tuberculosis ana Consumption.
 Hemorrholds, VaricoceIe, Hernia and Venereal diseases of every name, na-
 ture, form and character are also 1 treated, and legal guaran- 1
 tee of cure will be given
 In every case. Our equipment, consisting Of weli-stock> ed prescription department. x-Ray. vio- let Ray. Static and Galvano-Faradio ap- paratus. Super-Heated Air. Arc Light Cabinet, Eureka Nebulizer and Ozone Inhalation for nose. throat and lungs, and a thoroughly equipped Surgical Depart ment, modern and up-to-date in every par- ticular. give us e prestige over all com- petitors in Alabama in our special 1ine of practice. i CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. i i Generalization and examination free. | Terms liberal and condolences held fn- violate Office hours a. m. to p. m Sundays, a. m. to D. m.
 "A FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENTS
 FROM THE PRESS. The Birmingham Ledger; Drs- Dozier l& Go. are without doubt the best known lspecialists in the south, and their fame Iis due entirely to their great skill The Birmingham News: Both Drs. 0. IT. and Byron Dozier are reliable and ex- lperienced physicians and surgeons. who deserve the great success which has been and is theirs.
 Age-Heraid: Dr. Dozier's long stand ing and approved abilities entitle him tu the proud distinction of standing at f>s EhaAd of his profession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
WEST. END COUNCIL PROTESTS.
Bessemer Branch of the County Sewer
 Unsatisfactory.

/ The city council of West End is up in arms over the manner in which the Besse- mer branch of the county sewer has been laid. At the meeting last night it was de- cded to lodge a protest against the Jeff ferson county sanitary commission be- cause the sewer has been placed at such an elevation as to make it impossible. 1t is alleged, for West End, Powderly and Elyton to connect with it.
 Jefferson county is laying a sewer all most entirely across the county, and steady progress is now being made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
METHODIST AID SOCIETY.
Officers Elected From the Congregation
 of Eleventh Avenue Church.

At the recent annual election held by the Ladies Aid society of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church the following officers were elected:
 Mrs Walter K. McAdory. president: Mrs L. c. Kelly. first vice president; Mrs. w E. Morris second vice president; Mrs. John D. Scruggs. treasurer; Mrs. Ernest Redd. secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
NEGROES NOT TO BLOCK
 APPROACH TO JEFFERSON

o'clock to 9 o'clock and not to allow any negroes to congregate there. or to talk in a loud voice during those hours. The negroes will be strictly forbidden to get in the small shops which line the side walk and engage in loud or profane talk.
 The same policeman will be instructed to patrol that part of his beat after the theatre is out and prevent negroes con- gregating there. The order is issued and will be strictly enforced in order to make the approach to the theatre more pleas ant for the patrons of the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04

Chief of Police Wier yesterday issued an order to Lieutenant Eagan instructing him to have one of the officers who pa- triol the beat from Fourteenth to Eigh- teenth streets on Second avenue to keep from Eighteenth street to the Jefferson theatre clear of negroes every night dur ing theatre hours.
 The policeman will be required under the order to patrol from the Jefferson theatre to Eighteenth street from 7:45
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
CARRIE BRlDEWELL HERE.
Great Singer Arrives and Will Be
 Heard in Concert Friday.

Miss Carrie Bridewell arrived from New York yesterday and is the guest of her parents, Capt and Mrs. H. F. Bridewell She comes to sing at concert at the Jefferson theatre next Friday night for the benefit of Camp Hardee, United Con- federate veterans.
 Miss Bridewell was reared in this city and has frequently been heard on the Birmingham stage, but not recently. She is an artist of national reputation and the theatre will doubtless be crowded Fri day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
BOYS RECEIVE SUITS
 FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR

which donated them are as follows:
 Jake Chase-Louis Saks.
 Fred Becker-.Loveman. Joseph & Loeb. Tommy MeQuaid-J. L. Chalifoux & Co. George Long-J. Blach S Sons.
 Will Thebia-New York Dye House.
 Tyson McDonald-Weil Bros.
 Clifford Woodall--Harry White.
 Judge Feagin stated that the good effects of the club could easily be seen in his court. That before the club was organiz- ed he had an average of ten white boys in his court every month on more or less serious charges, and that now in the past five months, or since the organization of the club, he has had only five boys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were recorded at the probate offices yesterday:
 c. P. Deshoque and wife to James Riley. lots and 2. block 7 North Smith field, 5000.
 J. r. Crunnly and wife to B. A. Wood lot at the southeast corner of Marshall avenue and Allen street. 5000
 Robert Jemson and wife to s. E.. Thompson. lot 1, block E, Glen Iris, s1250. Birmingham Realty company to W. II. Lane, lot l, block 25s and lots Il to IA, block 259, s4OO0.
 Avondale Land company to J. IT. John son, lots g. 10. Il and 12, Avondale 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
The Honor Roll.

Honor roll for Howard College for six weeks ending October 27. 1903:
 Beeson, J. J.; Berry, W. A.; Burns, P. P; Crossland. C.; Day, J. K; Dobbs. o. C.; Doss. S. H.. Gaston. Cecil Grant. H. Haggard. Martin; McCord. Cary; McDon- aid, D.; Mckee. J. T.: Montague, H. C.; Murphy. J. G.; Oakley. K. L.; O'Hara. w T.; Parker. L. F.; Ranschenberg. F. P; Sans. J. H.; Shapiro Ike; Smith. A. l.. swindall, A. C.; Weissinger, Will, Jr.; west, T. M; Wood. R. H.
 Highest average made by Doss. s. H. ss1s.
 Second highest. W T. o'Hara. ,ssx.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
chinfayne.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
 To hate a man is really to put another stumbling block in your own path.
 It is unfortunate for the world that the critics outnumber the hustlers two to one.
 Too mary people pay more attention to their own theories than to absolute facts.
 Woman is satisfied if she can be as good as a man. but he has an ambition to out do his Creator.
 There are men whose sole ambition is to be known as the owner of fast horse. that really represents nothing but his proprietor's purse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
DAY WARDEN RESIGNS.
Hickman Leaves Position at County Jaii-Canddate for Tax Collector.

T. J. Hickman has resigned from the position of day warden at the county jail. the resignation having taken effect yesterday morning.
 day warden for the past two years. He is a candidate for the office of tax collector of Jefferson county. and he resignation was made in order that ne might have more time to take more efficient canvass for the position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04

Seven natty suits were given to as many members of the Boys Reading club yes- for good conduct during the past month. It was agreed by several merchants in boys who had the best records in the club, and yesterday the award was made.
 The boys are very proud of their suits. and those who received them are envied by those who were less fortunate. The clothing was given strictly as a reward for good conduct and constant attend ance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
SECRETARY BENNY
 MAKES GOOD REPORT
BIRMINGHAM HUMANE SOCIETY MAKES SEVEN ARRESTS AND SECURES SIX CONVICTIONS puR- ING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER.

Secretary L. A. Bennie of the Birming- ham Humane society has made his re- port for October to President George Cruikshank as follows:
 Receipts
 October g. cash on hand.......$ 5.3S DondtionS ........ .-...... ...... 5.OU Membership collections ........ 2S.O0 Fines from city treasurer for October ........ ...... ........ .37. 50-S75 S8 Disbursements Mrs. Helen Walpole, 25 per
 cent on $33 as per agreement
 with president and secretary,
 for month of October .......$8.25 Salary Special Officer L. A.
 Bennie, due September. 27.OO Amount on account of Octo- per ......... .....s.. .....s...... 40.UO Balance on hand ....... ....... .63-$75 88
 Number of arrests, [; number of con- victions. 6.
 Four convictions were secured from cases appealed to a higher court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
RAILROAD WORLD,

J. c. Lusk. district passenger agent for the Southern railway, left for Knoxville last night. MT. Lusk goes to the bedside of brother who is seriously i'll.
 J. R. McGregor, travelling passenger agent for the Monon Route at Nashville, was in the city yesterday.
 F. Parmalee, travelling passenger agent for the Chicago. Hamilton and Dayton railroad. with office in Atlanta, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 F. M. Griffith. travelling passenger agent for the Frisco. with headquarters In Bir- mingham, left on his initial trip over his territory yesterday.
 number of people left Birmingham yesterday on the homeseekers- way colonist rate over the Louisville and Nashville railroad, en route for Texas
 It was learned at the Louisville and Nashville railroad offices yesterday that the officials of that road were investigat- ing the need of a freight depot at Wood lawn. It will be remembered that com mfttees from Woodlawn composed of merchants and citizens waited upon the Louisville and Nashville railroad, asking 1t to place freight depot and agent at that place.
 Superintendent Parsons of the East and West railroad is in the city.