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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-08-06
Public Sale.

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-08-06
Wednesday, August p ,oo,
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-08-06

July 3, l0O3-2w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-08-06
Household Furniture, sc.
Lot of Good Country Bacon and
Lard.

NJ. Z. CrOwl, Auct.
July 30, lWi-ts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
POWERS DENIES
 STATE TESTIMONY
SAYS HE DID NOT ASK NOAKES OR BROUGHTON TO GET SOME ONE TO DO THE KILLING OF GoEBEL.

Georgetown, Ky, August 25.-Caleb Powers took the witness stand again at the mornings session of court and made denial of the testimony of the common wealth witnesses Henry Broughton and Robert Noakes, the he, Powers had asked them to select some one. to do the killing. He also denied that he had ever asked the state witness, Frank Cecil, not to tell anything on him.
 George Page. of Monroe, Pa, new witness for the defense, said that he participated in the meeting to get up the mountain army and it was only to petition the legislature.
 The case of Caleb Powers was for mally closed late this afternoon and the argument to the jury will begin tomor- row morning at o'clock. Judge Rob- bins has limited it to Il hours on each side and will hold night sessions of court to rush along this part of the trial. The case will go to the jury about 1 o'clock Friday afternoon and an early decision Is anticipated.
 The instructions of the court to the jury to be given before argument begins will be along the lines of those hereto fore given by Judge Cantrill and as mod flied by the court of appeals
 The prosecution today offered twenty eight rebutal witnesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
FLORENCE.
Prof. Gerard Fowke Completes His
 Cave investigations.

Florence, August 24.-(Special. )-Prof Gerard Fowkes, Who was sent here last month by the Smithsonian institute of Washington to explore the caves in this vicinity for traces of prehistoric man, has finished his work and gone from here to Guntersville on a similar mission.
 Professor Fowke stated before leaving Florence that he had made a favorable report on the Key cave near Smithsonia. in this dauderdale) county, though what the nature of his find was he refused to divulge This means that the Smithsonian institute will send scientists down to make a thorough search of the cave.
 Professor Fowke has reported only one other cave favorably and that was in Kentucky.
 charge of the work on Colbert shoals, is in the city today. He stated that the work on the shoals is progressing satis- factorily.
 Twenty five teams commenced grading in Florence this morning for the street car line to connect this city with Shelf field and Tuscumbia. The line was to have run through Florence to the Louis vile and Nashville depot in East Flor ence, but several citizens in that section have put such exhorbitant prices on the right of way through their property that the company have decided to cut out East Florence and the line will not be run there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
HUNTSVILLE
Failure of Voters to Participate Defeats
 the Bond Issue.

Huntsville. August 25.-(Special 1.-The failure of a majority of the voters of the city to participate in the bond election of Monday effected the defeat of the proposed issue of the $4000O of municipal bonds. The mayor and aldermen are perplexed and do not know what to do about the debt of about $43,000 that is hanging over the city and drawing inter- est at from six to eight per cent. It is dered and strong effort made to have majority of the voters take part.
 c. c. Adams, superintendent of the Postal Telegraph company at Atlanta has written Congressman Richardson a letter in which he says the Postal will string a wire from Nashville to Hunts vile and Birmingham at an early date. Next year the system of the Postal will be extended in all parts of the sotuth
 Peter Weatherly. one of Madison coun- tvs best known farmers, died yesterday afternoon at his home on the Whtesburg pike after an illness of years dura- tion. He was 55 years old. His wife and eight children survive him.
 Fire Chief O. K. Stogall has offered to the city council his resignation. He has been chief several years and made the department of this city very efficient body of fire fighters.
 H. A. Sandln. a motorman of the cleo tric railway, and Miss Mamie Swain. daughter of Judge M. o. Swain, were married yesterday in the parsonage of the Dallas Avenue Baptist chNrch. Rev. II. E. Rice officiating. The marriage was a surprise to relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
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GADSDEN.
New Furnace of the Consolidated Put
 In Blast.

Gadsden, August 25.-(Special. )-The new SoO-ton furnace of the Alabama Con- soldated Coal and Iron company was commissioned last Sunday afternoon when Mrs. T. G. Bush, wife of the presl- dent, applied the torch to the big stack. It was thought that the plant would be started on Saturday. but miscalculation delayed the operation until Sunday. This Is the largest furnace in the state and next to the largest in the south. The main stack is S6 feet high, while the crucible is something over 19 feet in diameter It is equipped with an incline hoist, which Is operated by electricity and has every modern idea of construc- tion intact.
 The members of the city medical board held a meeting in Gadsden last night. at which several members of the coun- ty board were present. The object of the meeting was to confer with some of the county representatives in regard to pro- posed sanitary legislation After the meeting the members and their guests paired to the Printup house where they had a banquet.
 Mrs. G. l.. Lane, a highly respected lady, died at her home in this city Sun day night after a long illness from con sumption. She was only B years of age. The remains were taken to Attalla for interment. The deceased leaves a hus- band and four children to mourn her loss.
 Lafayette Simmons died at the home Of his uncle at Keener Sunday night of typhoid-malaria fever and was the third victim during the past two weeks
 The furnaces of the Gadsden district are using a large amount of ore. As soon as the steel works can get furnace into blast here 1t will begin to utilize the red ore from mines in Cherokee county. The company now has over three hum dred miners there. All the ore will be shipped to Gadsden as soon as the fur mace Is put in commission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
CITIZENS ASK THE
 RELEASE OF COSBYS
AT MASS MEETING IN ITALIA POoSA COUNTY RESOLUTIONS ARE DRAWN UP IN REGARD TO PEoNAGE CASES.

East Tallassee, August 25.-(Special) The citizens of East Tallassee. in mass meeting assembled. adopted the follow ing preamble and resolution:
 Whereas, a state of lawlessness in this county and state has existed in holding people in a state of involuntary servitude known as peonage,
 And whereas, the federal grand jury at Montgomery at its recent session did it's duty in bringing to light and indict- ing the guilty ones,
 And whereas, Judge Jones has done his duty fearlessly, patriotically,
 Therefore be 1t Resolved, by this mass meeting assembled that we endorse the action of Judge Jones in so fearlessly doing his duty in regard to these cases Be it further Resolved, While the Cosbys were guilty of violating the above mentioned law and were sentenced to the Atlanta penitentiary, and just sentence too, still they were ignorant of such a law being In existence. and are good men of good families, and we think the law has already been vindieated. and we re- spectfully ask that they be released.
 (Signed)
 W. A. WARREN, Chairman.
 D. B. RAY, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
PRATT CITY.
No. Mine Idle on Account of De-
 fectlve Machinery.


 Pratt City, August 25.-(special.)-N 3 mine was idle today on account of the new machinery not yet being in good working order. The men from No. mine were giFen permission to get in any of the other mines, with the privilege of return ing to No. when the machinery is in condition.
 Miss Mae Fannie Masengale returned last night from a two weeks visit to her parents in Deatsvile
 Mrs. Moor of Birmingham is the guest of Mrs. L. L. Allison tonight
 G. T. Brazelton of Birmingham was the guest of Mir and Mrs Jones at the home of MT. and Mrs A H. Daniels to- day.
 A. H. Daniels, who was hurt last week by being accidentally thrown from an East Lake car. is very much better and will be able to be out in a few days Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Seay have returned from a visit to relatives at Fernbank. Mrs. Wakefield of East Birmingham is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Smithson. on East Highlands.
 Dr. Milan Copeland and daughter, Miss Ola, were visitors in our city this after noon.
 Prof. P M. McNeil arrived in the city last evening from an extended tour In the west, very much improved in health. Miss Miller returned today after spend- ing her vacation at her old home in Ha gertown, Md.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
DOCTOR IN TROUBLE.
Boston Negro Works Great Scheme on
 Courtand Negroes.

Courtland August 24-(Special)-A very black negro, giving his name as pr. s. M. Miller and home as Boston. lies in the city jail at this place. await ing transportation to the coal mines.
 pr. Miller came here several days ago and 1t began to circulate among the ne- groes that he was a physician of great learning and skill and could cure them of any i'll known to human flesh. His man. ner of procedure was this: He would sell his wouldbe patient a eravat worth probably one cent at second hand, for a quarter. and throw in a bottle of his medicine. The scheme was working fine ly till the county medical board learned of the doctors doings and then an affi- davit was made against him, charging the practice of medicine without a prop CT certificate of proficiency. A trial in the justices court resulted in finding him guilty and fine of $50 and six months hard labor for the county
 The doctor tried to side step the law by saying that the contents of the bottle he sold was nothing but water, but the justice was obdurate and the doctor now languishes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

 and valuable time. b will cost you iess money. There is ala satisfaction !n knowing that the very best possible treat ment is being given tc you by comps 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. Bur r you are not acquainted with me. re- <r you, with permission. to First Ma tional bank, Alabama National bank. Jefferson County Savings bank and Steiner Bros, bankers as to my responsi- bility for my contracts. 1 cure many ps- tients by mail treatment Write for prices and terms.
 l do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail to be cured by such methods. give me a call and get we'll
 Address Dr. Y. E. Holloway. 1801h Sec ond Avenue. Birmingham, Ala
 Office, Second avenue and Eighteenth. opposite postoffice
 Office Hours: s:30 a. m. to 6:3o D. m. Sunday. 10 e. m. to D m- .J
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
TUSCALOOSA.
Large Brick Store and Stock of Goods
 Destroyed.

Tuscaloosa, August 25.-(Special.) )-Y es- terday morning at an early hour the large brick store house of c. D. Cummings of Stewards was completely destroyed by fire. The loss is estimated at $lS,OO. Both the building and stock was with out fire protection. MT. Cummings did very large advancing business and his entire set of books were burned. He stated yesterday that there was over slO,- is not known.
 Miss Katherine Cunningham passed through the city yesterday en route for Marion, Ala She has spent the summer at the conservatory of music at Cincin- natl and for the past few days has been visiting Miss Clara Cox of Carrollton.
 It is very gratifying to know that Pres ident Holston of the Tuscaloosa Female college is preparing for sixty boarders this session. The Tuscaloosa Female col lege has always been well attended and 1t is gratifying to the friends of that in- sttution to know that it will not fall short this coming session.
 Hon. w. B. Oliver stated yesterday that he could not understand how such ru- nor started regarding his running for congress against Colonel Bankhead. He stated that he had never had any such intention and that if Colonel Bankhead had no more trouble in being elected than he would cause him, he certainly would have easy sailing.
 George D. Johnston and Thomas Hill returned yesterday from Waukesha, where they have been spending several days.
 Miss Alice Murphee, the charming daughter of Dr. E. H. Murphee. who for a number of years was president of the Central Female college, left yesterday for LaGrange, Ga, where she will join her father, Dr. Murphee, who will fill the chair of Latin and Greek.
 The many friends of w. H. Dewey re- gret to learn that he has resigned his po- sition with the firm of Harrison X. Harr- son, where for many years he has held the position of cutter. MT. Dewey came here from Elmira, N. Y., several years ago and his work has been most satisfac- tory He goes to Birmingham. where he will accept a position with Slaughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

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 There is not the slightest cause for fear or anxiety at this period if Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is used. It gives health of body and cheerfulness of mind, and by its aid the pains and paugs of this critical period are pre- vented or cured.
 Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is woman's medicine with wonderful record of cures of wonanly diseases. Diseases that all other medicines had failed to cure, have been perfectly and permanently cured by the use of "Fa-, vorite Prescription"
 sI feel it my duty to write you as I have received % much benefit from the use of your medicine" says Mrs. Lizzie A. Bowman. of New Msameras, Washington Co, Ohio. VI have female weakness and change of life Before I began taking 1t could not do anything. had such paine iu my head aud in the back fmy neck, that thought would lose my mind. Now can work every day. recommend Favof1te Pre- scriptiou fo alf femaies suffering In the period of change of life. It Is the best medicine I hGve found.s
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
ANNISTON.
Tax Assessments for the Year Show
 Large Increase.

Anniston, August 25.-( Especial. )-The tax assessments for the year 1908 in Calhoun county show an increase over that of last year of $500.O .OOO. The principal part of the increase is in this city and speaks well for the advancement in the price of prop erty. The assessments of thIs year does not include the Alabama. a Sl0O00O hotel just completed here. besides several other buildings that have been completed dur ing the year. and it Is expected that the increase next year will be even larger.
 Two arrests made in this county make rested for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Price of Cherokee county, near Palestine, in Cleburne county, a week ago. The ne- groes arrested in this county are Henry Watts, arrested here yesterday, and Jim Thompson, arrested at Piedmont in the northern part or the county near the scene of the killing. Five negroes are now in the county jail at Edwardsvlle await ing trial, bail having been denied them.
 News has been received here of the death of Mrs Hiram Davis wife of Dr. Davis, formerly president of the Anniston College for Young Ladies and of the Ath- ems Female college. MT. Davis is now in New Orleans, where he has the pastorate of Carondelet Street Methodist church. Mrs. Davis died at Tuscaloosa, where she was visiting relatives.
 The Rev G. w. Lowell of this city has returned from Sulphur Springs, in the western part of the county, where he has been conducting a revival.
 Thomas Stouch, who managed the An- niston baseball team until it disbanded has gone to Columbia, Tenn. where he will finish the season as captain and coach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
BAR MEETING HELD.
Ensley Lawyers Want an Inferior Court for Precinct 45 Established.

Ensley, August 25.-(Special)-A meet ing of the members, of the Ensley bar was held last night in the office of c. c. Me- matter of establishing an Inferior court for precinct AS. Judge Handy was elect ed chairman of the meeting On motion a committee of three. consisting of Messrs. Cowart. Deedmeyer and Boyd
 was appointed to prepare a draft of the proposed bill to be introduced into the next session of the legislature, and to confer with the committee of the Bir- mingham Bar association, which has un- der consideration the preparation of similar bill for Birmingham. This com mittee is to report to the meeting of the Ensley Bar association next Friday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
PosTMAsTERs APPOINTED.
Patents Issued to Aabamians-RuraI
 Routes Established.

Washington. August 25.-(special)- Mary A. Wadrop has been appointed postmaster at Coosa. vice F. A Mathews, resigned.
 Patents were issued to-: William T. Har- rison, Woodlawn, clamp; William Haxton, Birmingham, furniture polish; Beaure- gard Roberts, Mobile, submarine cable laying device; Charles A. Slsibbe, Fruit hurst metallic railway tie; Samuel Stew art. Brighton, and H. Hughes, Wood ward. metallurgical furnace and gas seal for metallurgical furnaces.
 rural free delivery route will be es- tabished October 1 at Grand Bay, Mobile county, with one carrier. Area covered, twenty square miles; population, 416.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Stable Had Phenomenal Luck.

St. Petersburg, August 25.-John Oliver Kein of Lexington, Ky, trainer. has been suspended for year owing to the alleged drugging of a horse. The stable with which Rein was connected has met with phenomenal success During the last five months it won s5O0,0OO. Kein denies the charge and has appealed to Grand Duke Dimitri Constantinovich. the pro- tector of Russian racing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
First Bale at Montqomery.

first bale of new cotton was sold this morning a t public outcry for 1872 cents per pound. The cotton was raised by Nose McLemore. who lives about eight miles from Montgomery The cotton seed was sold for $l .Q5 per hundred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Noted Prohibitionist Dead.

Chicago, August 25-John Blazer known in slavery times as one of the foremost aboitionists in Illinois and a leader in the underground railway move ment. Is dead here. MT. Blazer was born in Washington county Pennsylvania, on May 12. 1S41. He knew both Lincoln and Douglas, and was stanch Lincoln man. Between 1850 and 1860 he helped over 200 slaves to gain their freedom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
KILLED WITH STICK.
Franklin Streetman Is Struck Down In
 Difficulty.

Hamilton, Ala, Aubust 25.-(speciaL)- In a difficulty at the Godsey school house a few miles north of Hamilton Sunday, Franklin Streetman was fatally hurt by being hit over the head with a stick.
 1t is claimed that Streetman was ad- vancing on Wilson Godsey with an open knife when two of Godsey's brothers ran up and struck Streetman down. The Godsey boys were brought to Hamilton this morning and placed under bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Woman Arrested for Arson.

walla Walla. Wash August 8.-On a warrant from Kentucky. Mrs Nina Thompson nee Langford, was arrested last night on the charge of arson, all legged to have been committed in Ken lucky three years ago. The officers of that state have been on her track ever since
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Accident Caused By Explosion.

Chehalis, Wash, August 25.-The coro- ners jury. which inquired into the wreck of the Elks' excursion train near here Saturday has concluded tits hearing. It found that the accident twas caused by the explosion of the boilef of the engine. The jury. did not attach. the blame.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
L. G. Compton Paroled.

Montgomery, August 25.-(Special)- Governor Jelks this afternoon paroled L. c. Compton of Marshall county on con- dition of his good behavior. Compton is a white farmer. He shot and killed Chap Browning in 1894. He was given a sentence of IT years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Thieves Make Good Haul.

Montgomery. August 25.-(Speca1)-Th glarized early this morning and the thieves got away with about SlO00 worth of jewery. There is no clue as yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
First Bale 19 Gents.

Evergreen. August 5.--(SpeciaI) )-Ever- green Manufacturing company bought today for 19 cents, the first bale of new cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

Pure North Carolina Corn Whiskey, S2.OO per gallon w. R. McVay, 2l2O Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,

Three-fourths oi the persons who come to me to get cured of Syphilis. Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Structure. l. ost Manhood and other private diseases have tried to get well by using oth-
 CT means. Why not come as soon as you find that you are afflicted2 It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

So refreshing "a cool plunge in East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

A gift that will make the wife or mother happy-a Gas Range.