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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
CAVALRY SQUADRON . IS MUCH INTERESTED
AWAITS THE SETTLEMENT OF THE ALLEGED INDEBTEDNESS WHICH MAJOR BECK NOW HAS UNDER ADVlSEMENT.

Selma, July 7.-(SpeciaL)-By degrees the action of the conference of the squadron officers held in this city few weeks ago is coming to light. One of the matters that came before the officers was the alleged indebtedness of the squadron of some thousand dollars made during the encampment at Birmingham last year and which if not paid, the governor declares will prevent the squadrons going into camp this year
 At that meeting a committee composed of Captain E. J. McCrossin of Troop D, Brlgadier General l.. V. Clark and Captain V. B. Atkins was appointed to investigate the matter of the indebtedness and report.
 After consideration of the matter Cap tain Atkins decided to decline to serve on the committee. holding that the indebt- edness of the squadron was matter for settlement under the direction of the major commanding, and Major Beck not being present and having nothing what ever to do with the appointment, he did not think 1t proper to serve.
 Captain Atkins so notified Major Beck and the latter has under advisement the matter of the alleged debt of the squad ron.
 The members of Troop c are watching with considerable interest the outcome of the affair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
TUSCALOOSA.
Monday Observed as the Fourth-The
 Death of Miss Bertha Black.

Tuscaloosa. July 7.-(Special.) )-All the stores in the city were closed yestrday and the merchants and clerks enjoyed a most delightful day at Riverview where athletic sports dancing and cakewalking were indulged. The postoffices, banks and factories were closed Saturday, so Tuscaloosa celebrated two Fourths of July. The celebration this year drew the largest crowd and was the greatest success in the history of Tuscaloosa. Beautiful prizes were awarded to the sue cessful contestants. The prize for the best lady dancer was won by Miss Willie May; the best lady waltzer. Miss Ida Horton; best gentleman dancer, Luke McHugh; best lady cake walker, Miss Minnie Barnes.
 A very interesting game of ball was played on the University campus yester- day afternoon between the Brookwood team and the local team. The star plays of the game were made by Bob Majors and Eli Abbott. The score resulted in a victory of s 10 8 in favor of the local team.
 Miss Bertha Black, eldest daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Black, died Sun Qdy dlteTnOOH dlleT d lOUB lilUeSS. I ne funeral services were conducted at the family residence by the Rev. H. c. How ard, with the interment in Evergreen cemetery. Miss Black, who was about twenty-dne years of age Is survived by her father, mother, a sister and brother.
 Mrs. Cora Watjen Foster, who will be voice teacher at the Birmingham Sem mary next year, with Miss Stella Foster, director of the Tuscaloosa School of Music, are attending the music teachers association at Ashville.
 Miss Frances Myer has returned from a visit to relatives at Birmingham. Prof. Sumner B. Foster is at home from Texas to spend the vacation with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Joshua H. Eos ter.
 Miss Ruth Gaudin and Miss Eula Mae Gaudn of Birmingham who formerly re- sided in Tuscaloosa are in the city vis- iting relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
SELMA.
Negro Murderer sentenced-A Smooth
 Forgery Is Punished By Court.

Selma. July -(special)-Today Jack Andrews negro who killed woman near Browns last January, entered a plea of guilty in the city court and ac- cepted as punishment for his crime a sentence of life Imprisonment in the state penitentiary. Andrews trial was set for Tuesday and a special venre had been drawn. The compromise verdict agreed upon today relieved those who were summoned on the jury from that duty.
 A number of other cases were settled in the city court today, among them a case against Wilson Ross, charged with forgery. Ross offense was somewhat unique. Passing the city's lock up one day he told another negro therein that for $20O he would have his bond made. The negro produced the $2.O0 and Ross returned with bond properly made out and signed.
 The negro was released and it was af- rewards found out that the signatures were a forgery. Ross was locked up and succeeded In borrowing his way out of the calaboose. He was recaptured and placed in the county jail for safe keeping. Here one day he was found making an attempt to saw one of the bars of his window.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
SCOTTSBORo.
Disappearance of Hewlett Causes Anx.
 iety to Friends and Relatives.

Scottsboro, July 7.-(Special. .)-The mys- terious disappearance of J. Pierce Hew- lett is causing his relatives and friends here great uneasiness. MT. Hewlett formerly livel in Scottsboro and his par ents, MT. and Mrs. T.. II. Hewlett, live here now.
 MT. Hewlett recently married Miss Mol lie Hunt, one of the most charming and popular young ladies in Scottsboro. Since their marriage they have been living in Shelbyville Tenn, Mir. Hewlett being lumber inspector. On last Tuesday morn ing he left home after breakfast, saying to his wife that he would return for early dinner. He has not been seen since. His beautiful young bride of only a few months Is here now at the resieence of Ter brother-in-law, R. H. Hewlett, pros- trated from grief. MT. TIewlett's parents are greatly disturbed over his disappear ance and foul play is feared
 Tom Hodge died at his home at putton Saturday and was buried Sunday. He was good citizen. and had once been a prom inent merchant in Scottsboro The cause of his death was bright's disease.
 Burnice Taylor. after lingering illness of several months. died at his home at Hollywood yesterday He leaves a large family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
GADSDEN.
Jobbing Foundry and Machine Shop to
 Be Established.

Gadsden, July 7.-(Special )-White and son of Dayton will establish a jobbing and foundry and machine shop in Gads- den. The Messrs. White were here last week looking over the situation, and de- cided to locate in this city. The exact location has not been decided upon yet. They have been in the foundry business in Dayton for years.
 The Alabama Steel and Wire company has begun the erection of the open-hearth buildings and the gas producing houses. As soon as these buildings are up the travelling hoists can be mounted and then the open hearth furnaces may be put to- gether with very little trouble. The bot tom ring of the standppe is up, and the stack will soon be ready to supply the various mills with water. The blast furn- ance is receiving the finishing touches, and 1t is believed that it will go into blast the middle of August.
 A telegram was received from Rock Springs, stating that Riley Anderson had shot Cabe Blount, both negroes, with a shot gun and that Anderson had made his escape to the woods. It appears that the two men had a row in front of the Louisville and Nashville ticket window and Anderson emptied the contents of a double barrel shot gun into Blount's arm.
 Louis Hart took charge and opened Bellevue Hotel on Lookout Mountain Saturday. The opening ball will be given Friday night.
 On Thursday, July Is. the Confederate veterans of Blount county will meet the veterans of Etowah county at Walnut Grove for a grand rally and reunion. The veterans will be treated to a royal feast.
 On Sunday morning an interesting re- vival meeting was begun in the western part of the city inf Tallmans grove just beyond Twelfth street, Dr. John Rails preached the opening sermon. Electric lights and seats have been placed in the grove and all services will be conducted in the open air
 The Emma Samson camp of Confederate veterans held an annual meeting at the court house and elected officers The old officers were reelected. The camp decided to hold their encampment at Moor's Spring, about three miles from Attalla. The encampment will be held on Thursday and Friday. August 1s and 14.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
EMPLOYES ARE
 TO BE ARRESTED
JURY PLACES RESPONSIBILITY FOR TALLADEGA ACCIDENT ON THREE TRAlNM MEN--FUNERAL OF MISS JOINER.

TaIladega. July 7.-(special.)-The cor oner's jury in the railroad accident whereby Hon. j. B. Graham and Mi s Joiner lost their lives fixed the rtspons = bility upon three railroad employees, whose names are not given It is under stood that Engineer White is among the number Warrants will be issued at once for. their arrest.
 The funeral of Miss Jeannette Joiner from the family residence was attended by the entire city at this afternoon. Hon. J. B. Graham will be buried tomorrow afternoon.
 The Chautauqua programme for the af- ternoon was abandoned out of respect for the dead. MT. and Mrs. c. s. Jone S, the father-in-law and mother-in-law of Mir. Graham. are en route from Hot Springs, Ark. and the interment awaits their coming
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
KIDNEY AND BLADDER
 TROUBLES PROMPTLY CURED
A Sample Bottle Sent FREE By Mail.

pr. Kiimer.s swamp-Root the great kidney remedy, fulnlls every wish in promptly curing kindney bladder and uric acid troubles, rheumatism and pain in the back. It corrects inability to hold water and scalding pain in passing 1t. or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer. and oyereomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often during the day and to get up many times during the night. The mild and the ex- traordinary effect of swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for It's wonderful cures of the most distressing cases.
 Swamp-Root Is not recommended for everything, but if you have kidney, liver, bladder or uric acid trouble you will ma 1t Just the remedy you need.
 If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists in hfty-cent and one-dollar sizes. You may have sample bottle of this great kidney remedy. Swamp-Root, and book that tells all about It and It's great cures, both sent absolutely free by mail. Address Dr. TSilmer & Co.,, Binghampton, N. Y When writing be sure to mention that you rad this generous offer in the Birmingham Daily Age-Herald. Don't make any mis- take but remember the name, Swamp Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghampton, N. Y, on every bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
HOTEL ARRIVALS


 At the Florence-Paul Ayres, New York; D. M. Tanksley Nashville; Jno F. Hal. sey, St. Louis; J. W. Ledbetter Provi. dence; W. R. Hall, Selma S. P. Holloway Philadelphia Walker Hoffman, Alabama J. A. Goodfellow, Kansas City; w. J Watson. Louisville; Burche Moore, Ala. bama; J. Jordan, Alabama; J. w. Arnett Portsmouth; c. r. Randall, St. Louis w. J. Humphry, Chicago; J. F. Baker Nashville; s. R. Ferguson. Nashville O. r. Cunningham Chattanooga J. J. Dene. gan, Alabama; P. J. Amerson, Toledo w. P. Amerson, Besemer; C.. T. Coble Toledo; J. T. Hendricks, Alat anna James R. Crow, Sheffield; J iris Montgomery; W. Sarrulls, Atlanta R. c. Terry, Louisville; J. IT. Alexander Atlanta; w M. Conner, Alabama; J. L. Young, New Orleans; P. w. Doyle, Gull man; Fred Clark, Cotterdale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
BUSINESS HOUSES
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
THE TOWN OF EPEs IS SWEPT BY FIRE AND THE BUSINESS DIS TRlcT IS ALMOST ENTIRELY CONSUMED.

Epes. July 7.--(special.)-The principal business part of the town was burned at 8 o'clock this morning. The losses were; A. L. David. postoffce, $4OO; insurance, $15o.
 Hayley. general store, s5oOO; insurance. 5000.
 George Morris, general store, 5000; in- surance $750.
 Smith & Smith, general store, $lO'0Oo; in surance S2OO0.
 Dr. Cook S10O; no insurance.
 J. J. Hilman store. $40O.
 W. o. Nichols two stores, 5000. Dr. Epes' store s2OO0
 The fire Is thought to be the work of an incendiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
Philadelphia Dental Rooms.

The Philadelphia Dental Rooms have fitted up elegant apartments in rooms 403 404 and 405 Title Guarantee Trust and Loan building, Third avenue and Twenty first street, to which the public Is in vited. They do only frst-class work use the best material and everything is guar anteed. They have no catch prices tc offer but do honest work for honest prices. If you have dental work to be done you will make no mistake to call al the Dental Rooms. A lady will be ir attendance "*'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
FURNAcEMAN HURT.
Falls Over Retaining Wall and Breaks
 His Leg.

Florence, July 7-(special)-w C.. Lavender, night foundryman at the Phil adelphia furnace, is suffering from a broken leg caused by falling off the re- tairing wall Saturday night
 At 9:3O Sunday night there was small break in the furnace through which some of the iron escaped and ran down into some water causing an explosion. MT Lavender was standing near and in his effort to escape fell over the wall with the above result No one else was in- Jured and the break in the furnace was ROOn renairnd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
Mrs. wInsIow's soothInu svru,.

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold
 y druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslov's Soothing Syrup and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for ,heir CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It sooTHEs
 ne CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, AL tAYs all PAIN, CURES WIND cOLIc. and is twenty-five cents a bottie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
A Work of Art.

Mrs. Ida F Clark of this city has just completed lfe-size picture in oil of the late Dr. w. E. B. Davis. It is a very fine piece of work and shows the master skill The picture is on exhibition at 'fayer Bros. on Nineteenth street and is attracting much attention. s*'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
NOTICE TO coNrRAcroRs.

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until 12 o'clock noon, Wednes- day, July 15, 1903, for certain grading. curbing and the construction of side walks and gutters. Specifications may be obtained at this office The right is reskrved to reject any or all bids.
 JULIAN KENDRICK 7-s-st City Engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
Wriaht Will Be Extradlted.

New York. July 7.-(special Whitaker Wright, the London fnancier and pro- moter, today formally waived all rights and agreed to be voluntarily extradicted to England by British authorities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
Officers Arrested.

Manila July 7.-customS Inspector Coates and L. L. Osborne, constabulary supply officer, stationed at San Fran cisco. have been arrested on the charge of mlsappropriation of government funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
SHOOTING AT HAMILTON.
w. c. Mann Kills Jack Clark and
 Claims SeIf-Defense.

Hamilton July 7.--(special.)- C.. Mann, mayor of Bear Creek shot and killed Jack Clark, a merchant, late Satur- day evening Mann claims sef-defense. Sheriff Hall arrested Mann and placed him in jail here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
ENSLRY IS SWEPT
 BY HEAVY STORM
WIND AND WATER DO MUCH DAM AGEIN STEEL CITY AND MOTOR MAN Is HURT-oTHER NEWS OF INTEREST.

Ensley. July 7.--(special) )-Yesterday afternoon Ensley was visited by storm such as 1t had not seen for a long time. Gardens were damaged. trees were blown down and many of the streets were flood ed so that they were impossible. The home of Dr. W. L. Mays was almost completely wrecked. One side of the house was blown down and the wind and rain rushed through the house. damaging furn- iture and everything of value. The loss of Dr. Mays Is not known
 The Lily drug store on the corner of Nineteenth street and Avenue E was also a victim of the storm. The large plate glass window on the Nineteenth street side was shattered into thousand pieces doing considerable damage inside The loss Is estimated at about s1O0. A motor man was seriously bruised while stand ing at his post. The strong winds broke the windows in front of the car and the pieces cut him up severely about the head and face.
 The tent meeting services that were to have been held last night were postponed on account of the heavy storm.
 Rev. Dr. Read left yesterday for his tour through the western states. The Rev. J. II. Mccoy of Birmingham, edi- tor of the Christian Advocate, will occupy the minister's place next Sunday.
 The regular monthly meeting of St. Johins Episcopal church will be held to- night.
 The Ensley school board has purchased lot at Averett. The size is 100xl50 feet Operations will be commenced immediate ly to build school for the colored chill dren.
 The newly elected officers of the Knights of Pythias will be installed to- night and preparations are being made to have pleasant time.
 An interesting party of Ensley's active workers will leave today to spend a week fishing on the Mulberry river The party will consist of Messrs. B. L. Metts Bert strait, C. B. Fubank, James Brodie, W. .. Metts and William Morris, Jr
 There is a rumor to the effect that the Tod mill vii resume operations in few weeks. The report is from good author ity and when the works are started will run without further step for long time
 The new offices of the Birmingham Southern Railway company are now com rleted and occupied. The office furniture was removed from the old place yester- day and today work was commenced in the new quarters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
Patents Issued.

Washington. July -(special) )-Patents have been issued to Andrew J. Burton, Denver, motor; James R. Oliver, Deca- tur, spring motor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08

We make all kinds of cuts. The Age. Herald Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-08
BIRMINGHAM

SPRINGS, BLACK HILLS, YELLOWSTONE  odso of Billings
  Yellowstone  Flyer" City
  p. publications Call upon or addr J. MERRILL lt
 Atlanta,
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-23

Miss Lulu Lee left Sund ay
morning for a week or ten days
visit at Lexington.
Camp meeting at Westerville
from Aug. 3 to 10: Rev. l.. l..
Thomas evangelist.
The Frank ]. Morgrn stock of
clothing arrived i'm the city yes
terday and will be put on sale in
the Realty block. See adv. on
last page.
Forty dollars mouth is being
paid in a number of he country
schools for the ensuing year.
The best teachers have no trouble
in getting good schools and good
wages.
H. S. Gates and wife of Oma.
ha, passed through on Al Tues
day morning on their way to Hot
Springs, S. d., where they expect
to stay two or three weeks re-
cuperating.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-23
The Sunday School Picnic.

The picnic given yesterday by
the Sunday Schools of the Broken
Bow District was in every sense
of the word success. The COM
mittee that had the matter in
charge arranged for an excursion
to Ravenna by securing a special
train OF seven coaches a baggage
and way car for $500. The plan
was to sell round trip tickets to
adults for 81 and take the child
rem free. AS a result over 5000
was raised for the expenses and a
total OF lO4O people boarded the
train for the trip. With two
especially appointed conductors
from each OF the city schools and
careful train crew the trip was
made without an accident to mar
the pleasure of the occasion.
The grounds had been put in fine
shape and with swings, lemonade
a ice cream provided free the
little folks had every opportunity
for an ideal time and there was
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-23
BROKEN BOW CUSTER COUNTY, NEBRASKA THURSDAY g.

The Hoosier Reunion will be
held at Mason City, August 18th.
o. l.. Shores of Snake Run,
was caller at this Office Tues
day.
Willis Caldwell returned yester-
day morning from businesf trip
to Illinois.
Judge Guttersen returned Mon
day night from a visit of three
weeks at his old home in New
York state.
James Ledwich returned Tues
day morning from weeks visit
in Chicago and other points in
Illinois. He reports that land
seekers are making inquiry for
Nebraska land.
Rev. J. h. Woods of Mason
City was social caller at this
Office Tuesday. He was on his
way home from Bethel Union
church where he held services.
He remained over Monday night
in the city to attend the District
meeting of the /. O. o. f.
Squires Bros. report the sale of
six threshing machines this sea-
son, of which three are steamers
J. G. Bowen's refreshment stand
on the picnic grounds yester-
day. was we'll patronized. He and
his able assistants were kept
busy in dishing out FIRE lemonade
and ice cream.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-23

no one that witnessed it will say
they did not have it in the full
sense of the word.
In fact everybody enjoyed
themselves.
On arrival at Ravenna the Sun
day Schools and church people
enmass met us at the depot
and accompanied us to the grove
which they had seated and ready
for occupancy. After selection
of two or three peices of music
by the Broken Bow Band the ex-
ercises were opened with prayer
by Rev. Shelter. The address
of welcome was made by the
Congregational minister of RAJ
VIENNA and was aptly responded
to by ]. h. Dean of this city. A
quartette of the M. E. school of
Ravenna sang and Miss Smith,
daughter of the proprietor of the
townsite gave two Rotations that
were well attended.
Jumping, running and walking
races by both boys and girls were
among the amusemetS that hel p-
ed to entertain the little folks in
The afternoon. A large number
of the older ones of the crowd at
tended the ball games that were
played between Broken Bow and
Ravenna and second game be-
tween Broken Bow and Ansley.
Those that witnessed the games
report an interesting time. The
score stood 3 to IL with Ravenna
and 5 to 3 with Ansley. About
fifty of Ansley people went down
on the noon train.
Among the pleasant features
of the occasion was the hospital
ity shown us by the Ravenna
people. Among those who are
entitled to special mention for
their untiring efforts were Rev.
II. M. Pinkney, who by the way
was former Custer county citi'
zen; Mr.. Heater, Superintendet
of the M. E. School; S. A. Clark
President of the Ravenna Cream
cry Co., DR.. Bently, banker; Mr.
Davenport, druggist; Mr.. Hamp
ton, Manager of Dierks Lumber
& Coal Co.; Mr.. Cochran of the
Ravenna News; w. f.. Riggs
harness maker and ]. A. Clark
ex-banker and stock dealer. The
base ballists of Ravenna, whC
matched a game with the team
from this city are complimentet
highly by the boys from Broker
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-23
LOCAL MENTION.


The summer school closes this
week.
Il. +. Brega of Galloway, was
a city visitor Saturday.
The Teachers Institute will
convene the first OF next week.
Mrs. Searls visited Grand Is
land Monday, returning in the
evening.
Jas. II. Cosner has sold his
residence property to Charley
Bowman.
The rye and winter wheat har-
vest is we'll along and most of it
will be in the shock this week.
Mrs. John Johnson is ENJOYING
a visit from her sister and family
of Omaha, who arrived in the
city Monday night.
Roy Jones, the oldest son of j.
3. Jones of Omaha, formally
sheriff of Custer county is here
visiting with friends.
n. b. Russell of Whitman, was
a friendly caller Saturday. His
hotel at Whitman was recently
burned, but he thinks now that
he will rebuild and continue in
the business there.
Ainsworth held an election on
the Goth to vote $4,000 bonds
for the location of the state nor
NAL school. The citizens are
said to be raising purse of &c.,
600 in additiod to put up as a
bonus.
Perry Foster has moved his
creamery busines to the new
building on east side of Square
adjoining P. H. Munk's store.
He reports that he is taking in
an average of 100 cans a week of
cream.
The County Board adjourned
! Saturday night. 1t made the
semi-annual settlement with all
the county offices except treasur-
er, and appointed committee to
complete the checking up of that
Office Most of the members OF
the board were anxious to get
through so as to go home to look
after their harvest.
Prof. b. b. Hawthorne has
been elected principal of the
Galloway schools at salary of
$1,000 a month. Miss Lena
Moore, graduate of the Broken
Bow High School has been re-em.
ployed to teach in the primary
department of the Galloway
Schools at salary of $500 pei
month. All the other teachers
of the school get $35.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-23

]. g. Leonard bonded abstrac-.
ter. soft