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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
TUSCALOOSA
City Will Continue Suit Against the
 Waterworks Company.

Tuscaloosa, July g. -- Especially = The board of mayor and aldermen met in the city hall last evening, at which time much important business was transacted. The board was addressed by A. E. Board- man, receiver of the water works com pany, in behalf of the company. The board decided to continue its suit against the company unless they were otherwise advised by the city attorney.
 w. T. Mccormack was elected a mem Der of the board of education. to fill the place made vacant by the resignation of J. Manly Foster w. F. Fitts and F. G. Blair were elected members of the board of education for term of two years. The board was addressed by D. N. c. Snow and F. w. Blair of the Board of Trade regarding a phamplet to be gotten out advertising the city and county of Tus- caloosa An appropriation of $100 was made by the board.
 Victor Walker a member of the Lehr- Williams Theatrical company Is spending his vacation with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Peck Walker.
 Eugene Donoho, lneman of the Bell Telephone company. sustained painful accident while working in Northport re- oently. He fell some distance from a telephone pole and received painful in- juries He was immediately brought to the home of his mother Mrs. Mary Don oho, In this city where he received med ical attention. He Is not thought to have received internal injuries.
 Prof T. w Palmer has returned from trip in interest Of the University of Alabama 0@
 Congressman J. H. Bankhead was distinguished visitor to the city yesterday He was on his way from the Bigbee river convention at Vienna.
 The following is the dspensary report for the month of June: Sales for June S7,03577; profits for June, s2,007 .99; largest days sales. s601 s5; smallest days sales $169.35; average days sales. $270.G0; total sales since January l. $43.675.18; profits since January 1, s12104.94.
 Miss Jode Nelson left yesterday for Columbus, where she will be the guest of relatives for some time.
 Miss Pauline Welch of Selma is the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. c. Cade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
ASSASSINATION
 IS ATTEMPTED
CITY ENGINEER REEVES OF Do- THAN IS FIRED AT FROM DARK NESS AND A POSSE THREATENS LYNcHlNG.

Dothan, July 2.-(Special.) )-Exeitement ran to fever heat this morning and lynching may follow if the would-be mur- derer is captured.
 Last night at 1920 City Engineer W. w. Reeves, in charge of the city light and water plant, was shot from ambush. one shot taking effect In the leg, just be- low the knee passing almost through the leg. Two shots were fired, but one, the second went wild. Engineer Reeves had just been around to look over the dyna- mo and large pump, and had walked to the front door and taken a seat in the cool air when the shot from across the street in the darkness rang out Sitting by Reeves was Dr. B. Phillips, and they both sprang up and ran inside the station but not before a second shot was hred by the would-be assassin. Luckily. how ever, the second and last shot went wild
 In an instant MT. Reeves got his pistol and fired in the direction the scoundrel ran off, but did not stop him.
 This morning when the citizens began to come to town and learned of the att , tempt to assassinate MT. Reeves many remarks about lynching were heard A posse was soon formed. and are now in pursuit, and if the murderer Is caught there may be a lynching.
 Will Matthias. a desperate negro char acter, undoubtedly did the shooting, and stole horse and placed him at con- venient place to mount and ride away af- ter the murder had been committed.
 Reeves is resting very well, but how serious the wound is, Is not known. as he Is yet under the influence of medicine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
Clerks Elect Officers.

Ensley, July .-(Special)-The semi-an- nual election of officers of the Ensley branch of the Clerks Association, held last night resulted in the election of the following officers:
 President w. T. Davis of the Ensley Stove and Hardware company; first vice president, o. M. Caldwell of the Harris Lovelady Furniture company; second vice president, J. T. Godfrey of the W. T. Snow company; recording secretary, Tom Eubank of J. H. Eubank & Co.,; financial secretary, E. L. Swann of the Stowers Furniture company; treasurer, o. s. Mackey of Mackey Bros; guardian, Jo- seph Snow of W. T. Snow & Co.,; guide. T. S. Camp of J. H. Eubank & Co.
 w. T. Davis. the newly-elected presi- dent, is one of Ensley's most enterprising business men and will make a good off, cer while the treasurer, o. s. Machey, Is well-known business man and is equal to the duties of his office. The other officers were all reelected.
 Plans were made at the meeting for a big picnic on Friday, the association not being able to celebrate the Fourth on A9- count of it's being such busy day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
SHELBY SPRINGS, ALABAMA,

This famous old resort, situated on the Southern railway, 3S miles from Bir- mingham, is now open for the season un- der the management of tho owner.
 Table unexcelled; plenty of Jersey milk and butter, fresh homegrown vegetables. fruits and melons of all kinds in abun- dance when in season. An excellent string band, dancing. bowling, lawn tennis, finch and other amusements. Sulphur. cha1ybeate, magnesia and other waters. Hot and cold sulphur baths. Carriage will meet all Louisville and Nashville trains at Calera upon request 30 minutes drive to the springs.
 Terms reasonable; special rates to fam flies and large parties. For particulars address J. w. MCMAHON.
 6-5-eod-2m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
TENNESSEE CO. ID
 BUILD A FOUNDRY
EnsIey Will Have New Addition
 to lis Steel Plants
6O-FO0T RAILS ARE MADE
officials Are Pleased With the Venture. L. 6 N. Terminals to Be Improved.
 Lodge Officers Installed--The News of the Steel City.

Ensley, July 2-(SpeciaLl l-The manage ment of the Tennessee Coal and Iron com- pany for some time past have been dis cussing the question of building an iron foundry. and from what is learned 1t is very likely they will shortly begin the erection of such an addition to their big plant
 The company now has in operation a steel foundry. used for doing repair work for the big plant. The purpose of the com pany in adding this iron foundry Is to be in position to take orders in the general market.
 Plans and specifications for the foundry are in preparation. and the site will prob ably be decided upon soon.
 This is but another instance of the progressiveness of the Tennessee company who are continually planning improve ments to enhance the value of the plant and facilitate it's workings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
PRATT CITY
commissary Men Have Half Holiday,
 Other News.

Pratt City, July Especial 1.-The commissary men all had half holiday this evening, and it was very much enjoyed
 Mrs. R. T. Lovelady and children re- turned yesterday from months visit to relatives in south Alabama.
 No. 2 Fire company had a barbecue today in the grove near the brick yard on the Southside. There was a large crowd out and a delightful time was spent by all The rain came a little too soon this afternoon and broke up the fun.
 Mrs. W. L. Smith will leave in the morning for Talladega, where she goes to attend a meeting of the missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church, south.
 Mrs. Jim Donaldson and her little son returned yesterday from a visit to her fathers family in Lowndesboro.
 F. O. Harris has returned from his trip north.
 Miss O. R. Atkins visited her friend, Miss Ethel Owen. at Owenton, today.
 Mrs. Crawford and little son of An niston are the guests of her sister, Mrs. Collins, on EasG Highlands.
 Mrs. Samuel Mcdonald of York is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. T. Bell, on First street.
 G. w. Smith and J. w Cherry of Evergreen are the guests of MT. and Mrs. J. M. Pool.
 Mrs Mcdonald, Miss Hattie McDon- aid and Miss Susie Mclean will leave tomorrow for months visit to rela- tives in and around Livingston.
 Messrs. William Muir and William Woodman left last night for Winston county on a business trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
HUNTSVlLEL
Man Arrested for Obtaining Excessive
 Mileage From Government.

Huntsville, July 2.-(Speeial) )-Alex Hig- ginbotham of Jackson county Is in jail here on charge of obtaining false and excessive mileage from the government after being a witness at term of the United States court. Higgnbotham com mltted the alleged offense in 1900, and since then has been living in Tennessee. His arrest followed visit to his old home in Jackson county.
 The semi-annual election of officers by Richmond Council No. ?, Junior O. U. A N, was held last night with the follow Ing result: William II. Bankhead, eoun- cilor; J. M. Blani R, vice councillor; J. L. Hay. recording secretary; il. C. Pol lard treasurer William Mitchell, inan- elal secretary; J. W. Mitchell, assistant recording secretary; c. W. Schrimsher conductor 2. c. Marcum. warden; M. B. Byerly, inside sentinel; T. NJ. Mason, out side sentinel; J. II. Ballentine trustee.
 Mrs. Frances S. Holder aged s years, died Monday at her home near Bolle fac were perhaps the oldest couple in Aladi- son county. having enjoyed sixty-fve years of married life together.
 Huntsville will enjoy the first regular baseball of tho season on Friday and Sat- urday next The local team and the crack team from Winchester, Tenn, will play on Friday and on the Fourth of July in the new West End park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
TORTURINC
 DISFIGURINC Skin, Scalp and Blood
 Hum0urS From PlmpIGS to ScrOfula From Infancy to Age ! Speedily Cured by Cutlcura When All Else Fails.

The agonizing itching and burning of the skin, as in Eczema; the frightful scaling, as in psoriasis; the loss of hair and crusting of the scalp, as in scaled head; the facial dis1gurements, as in acne and ringworn the awful suffer- ing of infants, and anxiety of worn- out parents, as in milk crust, tetter and salt rheum,-all demand a remedy of almost superhuman virtues to success fully cope with them. That Cutieura Soap, Ointment and Resolvent are sucn stands proven beyond all doubt. No statement is made regarding them that is not justified by the strongest evil dence. The purity and sweetness, the power to afford immediate relief, the certainty of speedy and permanent cure, the absolute safety and great economy, have made them the standard skin cures, blood purifiers and humour reme- dies of the civilized world.
 Bathe the affected parts with hot water and Cuticura Soap, to cleanse the surface of crusts and scales and soften the thickened cuticle. Dry, without rubbing, and apply Cuticura Oint- ment freely, to allay itching, irritation and inflammation, and sootha and heal, and, lastly. take Cuticura Resolyent, to cool and cleanse the blood. This com plete local and constitutional treatment affords instant relief, permits rest and gleep in the severest forms of eczema and other itching, burning and scaly humours of the skin, scalp and blood, and points to speedy, permanent and economical cure when all else fails.
 Sold throughout the world. Cutieura Resolvnt se dn for of Chocolate Coated Pls 2c per vial of 0, Oint nent. 50c.. Soap. 25c Depots London Chsfsrhouss Pq Par1a Rns ds la Pszxf Boston, ia Columbus Ava Potter Drug Chem. Corp-s Sole Propriotor>
 aS-ssnd ios tIiov to Cuis ESs1y Hlmour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
Tennessee Man Arrested.

Florence. July s--tSpecial .)-Joe Ryan of Nashville was arrested here Tuesday by Sheriff Hili at the request of the sheriff of Maury county, Tennessee, and carried back to Columbia last evening. Ryan gave his name as Don Ryan in Co., lumbia, where he Is accused of stealing lot of brass and lead. He sold the stuff, it is alleged. giving his name to the pur- chaser as John Lentz.. He had engaged to work for a plumbing concern in this city when arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
To lmprove TermlnaIa.

Ensley. July -(speciai)-Superinten dent B. M. Stark of the Louisville and Nashville railroad. accompanied by some of the other officials of the road, paid Ensley a visit yesterday with a view to looking over the terminal facilities here and seeing what Improvements can be made.
 movement of iron out from the steel works soon, and the company wants to get its tracks in shape. It Is understood also that Superintendent Stark has un- der consideration the question of giving Ensley a passenger train every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
CADSDEN.
Young Brakeman Is Painfully Injured.
 Other News of Interest.

Gadsden, July 2. = (SpeciaD = Hayes Reese, a young brakeman, living at Alton Park, Ga, had serious accident yester- day at Menle. Ga, while attempting to couple cars on the Chattanooga Southern. He went between the cars to do some coupling and being a green hand he took the wrong way to accomplish 1t. With one foot on the ground he used the other to push the drawhead in and his foot was caught, the bumpers came together and his foot was mashed to a pulp. He was taken to Chattanooga where his foot was amputated just above the ankle.
 Edward P. Montgomery and Miss Eloise Sledge of Birmingham eloped to this city Wednesday morning and were married at the Baptist parsonage at 5 o'clock the same afternoon by the Rev J. c. Dickin- Rev. Peyton Montgomery of Ashville, and is well known in St. Clair. while his bride Is a pretty Birmingham girl.
 There will be Childrens day exercises at Whites Spring on Sunday. July Il. Col. W. R. Dortch and s. w. Riddle of Gads- den will be present and they hope to meet all the Sunday school workers there, as they wish to organize district Sunday school association which will embrace all the territory between Wills crack and Canoe creek. the Coosa river and the Alabama Great Southern road.
 The board of directors of the Gadsden Commercial and Industrial association has instructed the secretary to purchase desk and place 1t in the commercial rooms, where all business of the associa- tion can be transacted. It Is the inten- tion of tho association to keep an office open for the benefit of It's members and for the purpose of giving strangers in our city any and all information desired. A mineral and agricultural exhibit will be added also just as soon as practicable, and all the statistics of value to this sec tion will be compiled and kept for refer Ance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
Making eo-Foot Rails.

Ensley July 2-Cspecial) some days past the big steel plant has been making sixty foot rails, filling an order for the Nashville Street Railway company. This work is progressing finely, and the rails are pronounced by experts to be as good rail as has ever been turned out there. Making a sixty foot rail is harder and more difficult work than making any other kind, and there have not been a great many orders filled recently by the steel plant The officials are proud of the work they are doing on this sixty foot rail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
GRAND ARMY POST ORGANIZED.
Federal Soldiers of Florence Start a
 Strong Organization.

Florence, July ?. = (Special) - The ex- federal soldiers of Florence and vicinity met Tuesday and organized a Grand Army post with fifteen charter members Grand Commander R. H. Allison mus tered in the veterans and installed the following officers: A. G. Negley, conn mander; A. E. Bresler, senior vice com mander; c. B. Eldred. junior vice com mander; w. M. Campbell, adjutapt; II. Mcdonald, quartermaster; c. C. Chapin officer of the day.
 The post will be known as the James S. Negley Post No. IS. There are number of applications in for membership and the post will number about thirty later on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
Brick Plant for EnsIey.

Ensley, July z.-(Special) )-Last night there was quite delegation of Ensley people in Birmingham, their mission be- ing to interview the men who are seek ing to locate a large plant here for mak- ing brick. a plant which will cost large sum of money, and employ number of people.
 The people who are looking around with a view of starting this plant are attract ed to Ensley. and in all likelyhood will locate here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
PROMINENT YOUNG
 MEN ARE ARRESTED
AWAIT PRELIMINARY TRIAL ON CHARGE OF LYNcHING ANDY DlGGs AT ScoTTsRoRo-sHER- FEE AUSTIN IMPROVING.

scottsboro, July 2.-(special) ' Deputy Sheriff Porter Sowell last night arrested Walker Mccutchen. Ed Harris. Albert Smith, Roy Kelly and Bob Brannan near Larkinsville on the charge of being in the mob that lynched the negro Andy Diggs at this place Monday night
 These five young men are of the most prominent families In Jackson county. They are now confined in the private room of the sheriff awaiting preliminary trial. which will be before Probate Judge c. L. Cargile Friday.
 Sheriff Austin Is able to be up and win be all right soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
NEW PROBATE JUDGE
 OF CLAY COUNTY
DR. S. J. GAY SUCCEEDS JUDGE WHATLEY, RESIGNED, AND IS VERY POPULAR OVER THE STATE.

Montgomery, July 2.-(Special)--Dr S. today to be probate judge of Clay coun- ty, succeeding M. W. Whatley, resigned. The appointment of Dr.AGay ends a hard fight. The appolntee is one of the leading physicians of Clay. He Is a na- tive of Randolph county, removing to Clay about seven years ago. He was an applicant for physician inspector on the state board of conviets under the Sam ford administration, and his exception ally strong indorsement for the position showed him to be popular in many sec tions of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
Lodge Officers Installed.

Ensey July i.-(Special. )-Last night the Odd Fellows had their installation of newly elected officers, and the event was a most enjoyable one. Grand Warden D. M Meadow conducted the installation exercises in very impressive manner. The officers installed were:
 Noble grand, A. A. Harris; vice grand, s. N Hittrebiddle; treasurer, D. E. Echols; recording secretary, J. R. Riddle; financial secretary, W. T. Hutton. The Rebeccas: Noble grand Mrs P. R. Bray; vice grand. Mrs. Jennie Holden; secretary. Mrs. W. T. Hutton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
SUMMER EXCURSIONS.
Rates to New York, Boston and tho
 East.

The Central of Georgia railway and its connection now have on sale at all counon ticket offices in the southeast, excursion ticket. to New York. Boston and other eastern cities and resorts via Savannah and steamships of the Savannah Line" good returning until October 3l. 1903. Tick
 cts include meals and berth aboard shin. Rates much less than all-rail. The rail ride to Savannah is quick and pleasant; through sleeping cars. The ocean voy- age is smooth and refreshing Nine new and magnificent ships. More frequent sailings than in previous years Improved service aboard ship. Evening course din- ners. For further particulars apply to vour nearest agent or John w. Blount. Traveling Passenger Agent. 1921 First avenue. Phone s76- 6-6-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03

Bessemer. July 2.--tspeclal.)-Dr T. F. Robinson received a telegram today from Charles F. De Bardeleben stating that MT. and Mrs. De Bardeleben's youngest son, Daniel Pratt. aged one year, died at Blocton this morning.
 Mir. and Mrs. DeBardeleben and their three sons went to Blocton almost Q week ago and 1t was hoped the change would prove beneficial to the baby's health.
 The remains will be brought to Besse- mer tomorrow and the funeral services will be conducted shortly after from the residence of Dr. and Mrs. E. M. Robinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
Cheap Summer Tours.

To the Great Lakes. California. Colo rado, the Rocky Mountains and other restern resorts; to Michigan, the vir- einias. North and South Carolina, Ten nessee, Kentucky and all summer resorts in the United States and Crnada- Low rates via Mobile and Ohio railroad. Tick cts on sale daily to September 3o Ask agents or write John M. Beall A. G. F.. A.. for full particulars. 6-11-thur-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
Miners Undisturbed.

Ensley. July 2-(Special.) )-There is no apparent anxiety among the mining ele- ment of Ensiey regarding the suspension of operations.
 we are fixed for a long idleness." said one of the miners, "and we are not wor- rying."
 This seems to be the prevailing senti- ment among them all. They have been saving up for just such an emergency as the present, and are prepared to hold out a long time for their rights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
Personal Notes.

Ensley, July 2.-(speciaL)-J. M. Per- klns is back from Gadsden, where he went to live His friends wefcome his re- turn.
 Gordon DuBose vice president of the First National bank, left this afternoon to visit his daughter at Columbiana.
 L. c. Waldrop. depot agent of the Louisville and Nashville road, left today for short trip to Bay St. Louis, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
construction Company Arrives.

Ensley, July 2.-Among the visitors in Ensley yesterday was w. p. Baker of the Warrior Construction company MT. Baker is an old college friend of MT. Sharpe and was here to visit him. The Warrior Construction company has Just reached this section, and for the next few months will be engaged in grading work in the Southern yards near Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
socIaIIsts Announce candldats.

Bessemer. July 2.--The socialists of the city have brought out Clarence H. Spen- eer as their candidate for mayor. They will not nominate any candidates for the places of aldermen, voting for whom they please for these positions. MT. Spencer has always lived in this section and is known as a man of great personal in tegrity. This makes at present five can
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
THE GREAT SOUTHERN HOTEL
CULT PORT. MES.

GULF PORT, MES.
 will open for business on Saturday, July 25 This Is thoroughly modern, up-to- date commercial and resort hotel; 250 sleeping rooms. single or en suite, with or without bath. Telephone in every room; hot and cold running water. elec- tric lights. electric fans; all windows and doors thoroughly screened. full orches- tra will give concerts twice a day during the season.S We have all of the outdoor amusements. The hotel will be conducted on the European plan, with white help throughout the house. For reservation of rooms, rates, and further particulars address CYRUS 1T. CLARKE Mgr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
More Subscriptions Secured.

Huntsville, July Especial. .)-- Chairman W. L. Halsey of the local committee has secured subscriptions for $2s00 for the survey of the Birmingham, Huntsville and Gulf railway. The amount will be Increased to 5000. the required amount tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
The North Carolina Hot Springs
 rlir MAINTAIN PARK R0TFI

Strictly modern hotel; beautiful spa ,'ious parx. grand mountains; dry. brac- ing climate; natural hot mineral waters and baths; fine ballroom. orchestra. danc- ing. riding and ali amusements; large as- sembly rooms added since last season, and other pleasant additions. Conserva- tive rates. Illustrated booklet.
 MOUNTAIN PARK HOTEL COMPANY.