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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
Big Fire at Thurmond, w. Va.

Thurmond, W. Va, May 21.-Fire to- day destroyed the general store of William Egans & Go. The structure was mammoth frame. Ten residences were also destroyed. Dynamite was used to wreck a number of buildings to prevent the further spread of the flames. The loss will exceed $5O000; one-fourth insured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22

minutes in a broad reach of eleven miles in fuky, breezes. defeated 1t 1 minute and 15 seconds running free for three miles in a steady 12-knot breeze and { minutes and 15 seconds in an n-mile thresh to windward, close-hauled. in a 15-knot southwestern. This timing Is un- official and allows for Reliance's 55 sec- onds advantage at the start. When the Reliance crossed the finish line the Co., lumbia was miles astern.
 The first leg of todays race sufficed to develop surprising drifting qualities in the Reliance. Only once in the whole race did the Columbia gain on the Reliance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
Wind In Nebraska.

Ord, Neb., May 21.-Word has come tLat tornado tonight visited the farm ing country east of Ord. Houses and outbuildings were wrecked. There were no fatalities. Telephone wires are down in all directions. There have been heavy rains and many washouts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
Cyclone In Kansas.

Ashland, Kan, May 21.-The best residence portion of Ashland was wrecked today by cyclone. score or more houses were destroyed. No one was killed, but several persons were injured. Great damage is re- ported from the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
EDITORS VOTE FOR
 GROVER CLEVELAND

Anniston. May 2l.-(special.) )-At the dinner table this afternoon forty-two editors present were canvassed for their choice as a successor of Roosevelt. The vote stood: Cleveland 19, German 10, Parker {. Olney g. Hearst 2, Roose- welt ?, Watterson l, Bryan 1, Han ma 1. The Alabama Press associa- ton Is now in session in Annlston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
DEFICIT OF $227,467 W THE
 ?. o. FREE DELIVERYSERVICE
NEW JERSEY SAID TO
 lBE FOR CLEVELAND
Congressman McDemot Discusses the Presidential Question and Says German is Second Choice e-0ther News Political
 and Otherwise from the National Capital
BY PATTERSON sTEALEY.

| east of the Mississippi river. This oppo- sition never has the nerve to put up a fight against the President when 1t comes to show down. It Is therefore con- fidently expected by the Presidents friends that the Foraker resolution will go through.
 Discussing the recent interview with State Senator B. M. Taylor of Nebraska, in which 1t was declared that the popu- lists would support President Roosevelt in the campaign next year, former Sena- tor Butler, chairman of the populists executive committee, said today that the populists would not be allied with eitn- CT the democrats or republicans In the next campaign but would put out a separate ticket. In the opinion or MT. Butler the democrats are going to nomi- nate "Clevelandite'' which would pre- vent the populists from giving their sup port to that party And under no con- sideration would they support Roose- welt
 Willie Wiggins, a colored youth from Huntsville Ala, where he was convicted of robbing the malls of a registered letter containing money, passed through Wash ington this afternoon, accompanied by Sheriff Nesmith. The prisoner goes 10 lh9 Colorado reformatory at Cheitenham to serve a three years sentence.
 A high official of the government today said the present postoffce department scandal, under investigation by the as- sistant postmaster general, would develop grave extravaganza and inefficiency for the last four or five years. but 1t Is such rank corruption that the official said every effort was made to suppress the scandal, but the facts would come out and Machen Is not the only official who will lose his head by the exposures. -~~A-~-A~-~-0-@-%-~-%-o-~-s of the association was the decision to re- enter the state of Virginia in which 1t has done no business for several years. An other important matter was the report on cotton forms and rates and marine in- surance. The report creates special emergency committee on cotton which shall have power to change the transits and excess cotton forms.
 The following officers were elected: President, W. E. Chapin; vice president, w. l.. Reynolds, Atlanta: secretary-treas- urer, E. E. Fleming Atlanta.
 r. O. Hawkins of Alabama and J. W. Cockrane of North Carolina are among the associate members of the executive committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
Girl Indicted for Murder.

McMlnnville. Tenn, May 21.-The grand jury today returned indictments against Ida Brumley, the H-year-old step- daughter of Lee Vickers. heretofore in- dicted, and Lucy Brumley, Yickers wife, for alleged complcity in the murder of old man Peter Luttrell and his wife two months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
Kissed the Invalid Child.

Salem, Ore, May 21.-On the way to the station the President noticed an invalid child lying on stretcher or the curbing lie stopped his car riage, alighted and kissed the little girl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
No Extension of Time.

Washingto-, May 21.-Secretary Hitchcock said tonight that the report that there had been extension of time granted to July 1 for the removal of fences around public lands used for grazing purposes. was incorrect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
PIG IRON PRICES TAKE
 DROP OF 25 CENTS TON

soft of the southern irons.
 The price of $2O75 fixed today compares with $24. .25 at the opening of April. That was the high price of the current year. A year ago the price was s19. .5O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
FREIGHT MEN IN SESSION.
Special Emergency Committee on Cot
 ton Is Created.

Old Point Comfort, Va. May 21.-The twenty-second annual convention of the Southwestern Tariff association adjourned this afternoon. The most important act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Alabama: Fair Friday and Saturday; light variable winds. becoming fresh southwest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
ENSLEY PERSONALS,
People Who Come and Go In the Steel
 City.

Ensley, June 2z-(Speelal)-J. II. Jones, master mechanic at the steel plant. ac- companied by his wife. left yesterday for a few weeks sojourn In Chicago.
 Shipping Clerk Adams at the rail mill Is getting much better, having bea1 sut- fering for the past few lays from an ac- cldent which happened to him at the mill early in the week.
 w. M. Connally. superintendent of the electric lighting at the steel plant. &C., companled by his wife left yesterday for Pittsburg their old home. where they will spend the summer.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Mstho- dist church has arranged to give an en- tertainment at the opera house NJ )Gtlay night for the benefit of the parsonass fund. The Sweet family, talented nu- sicians, will play a leading role in the programme, and after the muBc there will be spelling bee.
 J. A. Bell city tax collector, returned yesterday from a weeks sojourn in south east Georgia. He was accompanied by c. F. Sharp.
 Professor Bowen, principal of inc ELs- ley schools. will leave Monday for an ex- tended visit to Tennessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Had Narrow Escape.

Gadsden, June 27.-(speclaL)-Mark l.. Sherman, carriage painter on Fourth street. had q narrow escape from death as a result of carelessness. MT. sherman was not feeling well and decided to take a dose of quinine. In getting the medi- cine down he got a bottle of strychnlne by mistake and took large dose and went to bed He soon became deathly i'll and a physician was called. 1t was then dis covered that he had made d mistake. His life was saved by hard work, but he was very sick for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Brick Are In Demand.

Ensley. June H.-(Special. )-President Minor of the First National Bank and of the Fire Brick Go. has just returned from a trip through the Virginia coal and iron district.
 "All our works are turning out every brick We possibly can, and yet we are hardly able to fill orders. We are work ing now on coke oven brick. and the de- mand Is great. this shows the prosperity of the iron districts, for these bricks are greatly needed for furnace development.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
FIGHT IS ON.
Jasper Has DIspensary Meeting and
 Many Attend.

Jasper. June 27-(Special)-A dispensa- " meeting was held here today. Commit tees from all parts of the county were in attendance and an organization was ef- fected The fight is on in earnest and there is 6 great deal more opposition than was first thought there would be.
 The movement Is the topic of much dis cussion and crowds have been standing on the street corners all day conversing about 1t. While the advocates of the movement in favor of the dispensary confidently be- lieve they will win the fight is going to be a hard one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
DR. SMITH FINDS
 GOLD IN THE ROCK
STATE BIOLOGIST SAYS PROP. ERTY OF DE SOTO MINING COM PANY IS RICH IN VALUABLE METAL.

Anniston, June 27.-(speeial )-R. l.. Hussey and L. s. Times of this city have returned from the Desoto gold mines on the. Coosa ricer, wither they wens with Dr. Eugene A. Smith, state geolog1sb who made a thorough prospect of the De- soto mines, and found gold in the rocks and in the dirt.
 Dr. Smith asserts that while 1t is an ex- traordinary phenomenon to find gold Tn chert and limestone, 1t is of natural oc- currence and will open up new field Tor prospecting hitehrto undreamed of in thls district.
 It Is evident from the report of Dr. Smith that very important point has been scored by the Desoto company and 1t is confidently believed that the stock will take a big jump upward. Hon. Joseph J. Willett and Dr. H. D. Barr of this city are prominent among the pro motors of the Desoto company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET.
Ensley Will Probably Have Two More
 Grades Added.

Ensley, June 27.-(Special. )-There will be a meeting of the school board Mon day night and matters of more than usual importance will be brought up. Owing to the failure of Miss Tarrant to accept the position as teacher to which she had been reelected, some lady will be chosen to fill the vacancy.
 The board also will discuss at some length the question of adding two new grades to the school or rather of ad- vancing the other grades, so as to give to Ensley a school of high school grade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Marriage at Gadsden.

Gadsden, June 27.--(special )-Edward w. Green and Miss Myrtle Mundon were married Thursday evening at o'clock at the Presbyterian parsonage. Rev. R. E. McAlpine officiating. There were only a few friends of the couple present. MT. Green is one of the best known young men in the city. He is a member of the Gadsden Real Estate company and is one of the promoters in the development Of Gadsden His bride is from Texas and has been here only short time. but has made many friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
TO HAVE SEWERAGE.
Athens Citizens Will Shortly Vote on
 Bond Issue.

Athens June 27.-(Special )-The city council acting upon largely signed petition. has agreed that the people of Athens may vote upon the question of is- suing bonds with which to build a sewer age system, and have set apart August "A as the date for taking the vote. It Is pretty well agreed that the town will by large vote decide in favor of sewer- age. and t'at the work will be begun at once after the vote.
 It has been demonstrated that a system of sewerage can be built here for about $12,000 that will accommodate the town with three times the population that if now has. Sewerage is sorely needed here, and almost three-fourths of the voters want it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
KILLED WHILE TRYING TO
 ABDUCT A YOUNG GIRL

was going to work at the cotton factory and forcibly took her against her will. Officers went in persuit and overlook them They were ordered to halt. Gus Steadman ran and attempted to draw a pistol, when both officers fired and Gus fell dead
 John steadman and the Harvey woman were arrested and imprisoned. Mamie Mcknight is of excellent percentage. Much excitement was occasioned by the abduc- ton and killing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Special Goes Through cadsden.

Gadsden. June 27.-(special) blowing to the washout on the Alabama Great Southern at Colinsvile yesterday morn ing the Pan-American passed through Gadsden on the Southern 10 Rome and then to Chattanooga. The Attalla switch engine pulled the train. which consisted of ten coaches. The regular passenger engine was too heavy for the bridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28

Gadsden, June 27.--(Special)-Gus stead- man was shot and killed in Alabama oity this afternoon by Policeman N. r. Jar rard and A. N. Burns while he was al- tempting to escape arrest John Stead- man had kidnapped Mamie Mcknight d 13-year-old girl under promise of marriage and carried her to the woods and placed her in company with his brother Gus Steadman. and a lewd woman named Sue Harvey of Chattanooga.
 John Steadman met the girl while she
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
FORT PAYNE.
An Entertainment to Be HeId-Masons
 Have a Picnic.

Fort Payne. June 27.-(speeial.) 1.-The young ladies of the Methodist church will give a literary and musical entertain ment tonight for the benefit of their church. Quite a nice programme is arr ranged, and they hope to realize a nice sum.
 The Masons gave a picnic at the cave on Wednesday, June "A. large crowd was present from different parts of the county. Judge J. A. Bilbro of Gads- den gave the annual address.
 Dr. J. H. Mccoy. editor of the Chris tian Advocate at Birmingham, will preach at the Methodist church Sunday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28

Grand double musical at traction at Stones. Brilliant rag-time each morning 1Os20 to l2. Rag-time and soulful melodies, alternately, in af. ternoon; soulful melodies at night S:3O to ll:3O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
CORNELL HEARD
 FROM IN MEXICO
Friend in BesSemer Receives a
 Letter from Him
WANTS TO RETURN HOME
Says He Is In Good Health and Was Near Home When His Bank Failed. There Is Much Feeling
 Against Him.

Bessemer. July 27.-(Special )-Followin the latter received yesterday by pr. R. H. Reed from Kossle Todd. written in the City of Mexico on June 19. stating that he had met Captain Cornwell on the street a letter has been received by a prominent citizen from Captain Cornwell himself The gentleman who received the letter does not wish to make it public at this time but states that he will probably dc so, next week.
 cornwel Wishes to Return.
 Captain Cornwell, the letter states wishes to return to Bessemer and says that 1t Is his intention to pay the deposl- tors what is owed to them dollar for dol lar. His familiarity with the affairs of the bank and with the value of the assets, he suggests. would greatly facilitate an early settlement. and he purposes to give his notes for what will still be due deposltors. He says that in paying in full will of course. take time but he is yet young man and there is no reason why he should not pay up.
 May Come Back Soon.
 If the friends of Captain Cornwell can arrange matters as they hope to so that he can return unmolested there seems every probability that he will again be in Bessemer al a comparatively early date. His present whereabouts are carefully guarded, but he writes that he Is well and anxious to get back and straighten mat ters out.
 Was Near Bessemer.
 An interesting fact brought out by his letter Is that Captain Cornwell was near at home at the time of the failure of the bank As previously published he told his wife when leaving home that he was going away for medical treatment. He writes that he went to an nflrmary in a nefghboring city and was there at the time of the failure. He read the accounts in the papers and has since kept in touch with affairs here.
 Deposited s16,ooo.
 On reading of the failure and the feel ing against him he left the country. He claims that he expected S1SOOO from the Chase National bank on the Monday pre- ceding the failure, which would have tided the bank over, but that the bank returned his collateral saying they could not accommodate him.
 Would Facilitate Matters.
 While there is still much bitterness against Cornwell here there seems to be general desire for hls return, as 1t is believed his presence may facilitate an early settlement of the banks affairs. George H. Stevenson, the receiver. says that he expects to be able to give out a statement of the banks affairs by next Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Handsome Church Completed.

Athens, June 27.-t6pecial.)-Th Bap- lists of this place have just finished one of the handsomest churches in the state. They will worship in 1t for the first time Sunday at which time Dr. Compton, the financial agent of the church, will be pres ent to do the preaching. The church is monument to the efforts of small band there being less than fifty mem- bers, but they have managed to build this handsome and modern brick str ture, with class rooms, and Sunday school r0on1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Contract to Let.

1 for contract of building Carnegie Libra ry at Cordele, Ga. Building to cost s1O.000. Mayor and city of Cordele reserve the right to reject any and all bids. No bid considered unless accompanied by cash bonus of $500, as guarantee of bidders good faith and responsibility. Plans and specifications on file in clerks office.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
[ MILL ENDS A sale not equaled in Ala bama begins tomorrow.
 CAHEEN BROS.
s33.45.

Birmingham to Boston and return via Southern Railway July 2nd. 3rd, 4th and 5th, tickets can be extended Sept. lst. Apply Passenger Office, Morris Hotel Building, tele- phone 6l7. J. c. Lusk, Dis trict Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
NEGRO INJURED.
Was Trying to Swing a Freight Train
 at Fort Payne.

Fort Payne, June 27.-(special.)- )-Thurs- day evening at about o'clock. Jasper Orr, a negro boy, IS years old, while try ing to swing a freight train that was switching near the old depot. in some manner fell and had his foot mashed so badly that 1t had to be amputated An other negro boy who was standing by had bet him a nickel that he couldn't swing the train. He took the bet with the above result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28

regularity, dries unhealthy drains, heals inflammation md Liberation and cures female weakness. It makes weak women strong and sick women well.
 "A little over year ago wrote to you for advice" says Mrs. Elizabeth J. Fisher. of Diana, w Va. "Hou advised me 10 use pr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Dis covery,' which did. and with the most haApy result was troubled with female weakness and bearing down pains Had very bad pain nearly all the time in my left side, nervousness and headache. Was so weak could hardly walk across my room. Could not sit up only just little. whils at time My husbend got its use Before had taken two bottles was able to help do my work. u.ed three bottles in afi and ft cured me Now do all ny house work It Is the best medicine ever used"
 The Common Sense Medical Adviser, in paper covers, is sent free on receipt of q orie-cent stamps to pay expense of mailing oniy. Address Dr. R.V. Fierce, Buffalo N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
House Shattered.

Camp Hill. June 27.-tSpecial)-In a thunder shower this afternoon lightning shattered William Highs house. un- occupied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28

The battle flag of the Magnolia Cadets one of the companies in the gallant Fourth Alabama regiment. Confederate States Army has been received by the department of archives and history at Montgomery. The flag was presented to the state by Henry R. and l.. P. Dawson sons of Capt. N. H. R. Dawson, who commanded the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28

At the recent barbecue at Selma in honor of the opening of the new Louis- ville and Nashville bridge 1764 pounds of meat. 660 loaves of bread. g bushels of to- matoes and 5 bushels of onions were devoured by the crowd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28

An accident happened on a miniature railroad at Monroe park in Mobile. One of the little cars jumped the track and toppled over, pulling two others with it.. Several passengers. including a child. were cut and bruised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28

Heavy rains caused a washout on the Alabama Great Southern near Collnsville Thursday, and the Chattanooga Southern track was used until the damage could he renairad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28

About one-fifth of the members of the Alabama Educational association and three of It's officers during the past year were graduates of the State Normal school at Florence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28

George H. Amey until recently general manager of the Eulaton Foundry com pany. has disappeared and the stockhold- CTS have shut down the plant until his affairs can be strengthened out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28

The people of Bay Minette are battling valiantly against the mosquitoes. So far neither side has won The insects are more numerous in that section than ever before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28

head-end collision occurred Thursday between two freight trains In Anniston near the plant of the Central Foundry company The two engines and half a dozen cars were wrecked.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-07-11
THREE LOST

On the first day of this month,
Pitcher G. E. Robb OF the local ba ii
team, turned loose four of L. P.
Bagarry's carrier pigeons at the
Thlbodaux ball grounds.
SO far but one of them have re-
turned, which Is again in Mr.. Ba-
gangs possession, while the remain
ing three appear TO have been lost,
as no trace of them has as vet been
found. The owner will greatly ap.
preciate the return OF these pigeons
II they are captured either there or
elsewhere. Oae is numbered "A to
the other two is attached the name
and address of the owner. Mr..
Bagarry IL one of the first and fore
most of local pigeon fanciers, and
1T is to be hoped that he will sue
ceeded in his efforts to secure the
three missing birds.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-07-11

Turned over Ia Treasurer from
excursion fund $50, 35cts
A. Il. MURRAY, Pres
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-07-11

G. ID Kemper, of Franklin, was a
welcome visitor in our midst Thurs
day.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-07-11

Much news is crowded ont this
week.