davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
IN CRIMINAL COURT.
Bill of Exceptions Filed in Case of
BENJAMIN Hill.

bill Of exceptions has been signed and
filed in the case of Benjamin G. HILL con-
v1cted of the murder of his wife, Carrie
Theoda Hill, and under sentence to be
hanged the 18th instant
Frank w. T. Lee. indicted for embezzle-
ment, today in Criminal Court No. / with
drew his plea Of not guilty and pleaded
guilty. He was sentenced by Justice An
derson to Imprisonment in the District Jail
for six months.
A sentence of one year in Jail was i'm
posed in the case of Luther jackson,
charged in two cases with committing an
assault with a dangerous weapon.
A nolle prosequi was entered today in
the case of John T. Butts, accused of re-
ceiving stolen property
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04

Mrs. Agnes Day. colored, thirty-five years
old. was taken TO the Casualty Hospital
this morning from her home, 121 Madison
alley, for treatment for painful bruises and
cuts. An injury to her head. she COM
planned was made by her husbands foot.
Her injuries were dressed and she returned
home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
NOTICE OF MEETING TO INCREASE THE CAPT
TAI STOCK.
AMERICAN SECURITY AND TRUST COMPANY,
NJ. 100 G STREET NORTHWEST.

TAI STOCK.
AMERICAN SECURITY AND TRUST COMPANY,
NJ. 1905 G STREET NORTHWEST.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 20, 1903.
To the Stockholders Of the American Security and
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law and to
the bylaws of the American Security and Trust
meeting of the stockholders of the company has
been duly called and appointed by Its board OF
company, No. I4O5 G street northwest, city of
Washington, d. c., on Monday the 18th day OF
business Of the said special meeting is to submit
to the stockholders of the company for their sane
tion and approval proposal to increase the capt
tai stock of the company for the purposes for
which the company was Incorporated, from
81 1000. consisting of $500 shares of the par
value Of 500 each, to $1,000, coo, to consist of
10000 shares of the par value of 500 each, and
the ratification Of the action Of the president, ex-
ecutye committee and board of directors of the
company in accepting subject to the approval of
the stockholders, written proposal dated March
80 1903 covering the disposition Of such increase
In the capital stock, which proposal may be seen
at the office Of the COMPANY
The transfer books of the company will be closed
on Saturday, the 10th day Of May, 1903, at noon,
and will be reopened on Monday, the LIST day of
June 1903, at 10 O'Clock am. The stockholders
49, 1903, will be entitled to any rights arising
from the action of the stockholders at such meet
By order of the board of directors
M II . cd q BLoUNr.
DANIEL DONOVAN,
ROBERT DORNAN.
JAMES +. FITCH.
DANIEL FRASER.
JOHN F. HERREII.
GEORGE F. HUFF
ii. HURT.
JOHN STORY jerks,
JOHN A. KASSON
GEO. L. KNOWLES
JOHN II. MCLEAN
CALEB j. MILNE,
CLARENCE F. NORMEST
MYRON NJ. PARKER
ROBERT PORTNER
F. c. STEVENS
A. A. THOMAS
WARD THORON
II. A. WILLARD
HENRY WELLS
JOSEPH WRIGHT
ap25dtmyl7 JAMES F. HOOD Secre,arv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE ADVERTISER WISHES TO MEET A YOUNG
man Of social position who would invest 81. 500
for half interest in the real estate branch Of a
lucrative business: references exchanged. An
swer Box 219. Star office. 1t'
THE EIGHTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE
Diocese Of Washington will be held in st. Paul's
Church, 23d st. NV. WEDNESDAY, May g.
1903. The holy communion will be celebrated at
10 am. when the bishop requests all the clergy
to be present IN THEIR VESTMENTS. IT.
TICKETS 231 AND 237 WON PILLOWS BENE-
fit Of white Eagle Pleasure Club 32d and Pros
pect ave-, Georgetown. J. L. NIEDFELDT.
my4-2t'
THE ENTERTAINMENT OF GOOD WILL COUN-
Gil No. ., Sons of Jonadab, which to take
place at Northeast Temple Wednesday night. May
g. Is unavoidably postponed until THURSDAY
my4at' BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE
Kept Busy Repairing Roofs.
Our success In roof repairing is well known.
re kept busy making old roofs lk" new
every day brings new customers. Let US ex-
anime your roof.
Chemical Roof Paint Co.. T. J. Donovan Mgr.
NhNiiliNdi 1888 + st. 'Phone NJ 1892
Business bringing Printing.
When you want booklet, circular, cards, &C.,
printed, here's the place to have the work done.
Well get it up In a manner that'n attract atten-
ton and bring your goods before the pubic in the
most forcible manner. Prices low. Let estimate.
Judd & DetWeiRer, 1adIss sits St
my4-1Od
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04

Finest Ruling Machines
i'm Washington. B BlsRss to and sro. B.an at
wholesale prices.
HODGES BooKRINDERY, 42o-22 18th ST.
my2-6d
OFFICES FOR RENT - DESIRABLE OFFICE
rooms for rent in The Evening Star building at
reasonable rates. Light, heat and janitor
ice included. ap6-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
CADSDEN.
Illicit Distillery Raidcl and Two Men
 Captured-Other News.

Gadsden, April 21.-(Special.) )-Deputy United States Marshal Campbell and Deputy Collector M. W. Garden returned yesterday from near Crossville, DeKalb county where they raided a large illicit distillery and captured two men. The still Is said to have been the most com plete whisky making outfit captured in this section. It consisted of a 100-gallon iron boiler and frst-class wooden still, with all the usual appliances. About fifty gallons of beer and eighty gallons of mash were destroyed. The mash was warm, showing that the still had been | in operation only a short time before the officers arrived. No one was found at the still, but John Hughes and John Powell were arrested near the still and brought to Gadsden and placed in jail. Later on they were carried before Uni- ted States Commissioner Edwin D. Pinck- ard and bound over in the sum of $500 each Powell protested that he was in- nocent, but he was placed under bond. Collector Garden Is lately from Mont gomery he and Collector Knox Booth having recently exchanged places. Mir. Garden was in the revenue business in
 
 Lonnie Burke, a young man about 20 years old, met with a frightful death at Farrill, Cherokee county, last Satur- day afternoon. He was at work at a saw mill and was in the act of moving some lumber, the weight of which was more than he could handle, and he was thrown across the big saw by the weight and his body was severed instantly and one (. his legs cut off MT. Burke was af md hi Ia terrible death has cast a gloom over the little village.
 The little 3-months-old son of MT and Mrs. w. P. Caldwell died Sunday after noon after ten days illness. The remains were taken to Columbus, Ga, for inter ment.
 A locomotive crane run over the left foot of Mark Talent at the steel mill late last Saturday afternoon and crushed the bones so badly that Drs Guice and A. w. Rails took it off at the ankle. performing what is known in surgery as Pirrogoffs operation, and the young man is getting along very nicely at present.
 Last Saturday was pay day in this city for the men working at the steel mill. the Hammonn mines. the charcoal fur mace, the car works and the coal mines at Sligo and over s30.000 was distributed among the workmen.
 The ferry boat at Gilberts ferry. the property of Etowah county was swept away several nights aAo by the steamer Wsguon. The steamer struck the wire breaking it, and the boat was swept down the river and has not been re- covered The ferryman took his batteau and went in search for the boat but could not find It. new boat will have to be built before the people can cross the river at that point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
J, OF 4. TRUSTEES
 HOLD A MEETING Military May be Abolished at
 the University BOARD HAS NEW MEMBERS Matter of Purchasing Tuscaloosa Fe. male College as Annex Was De-
 ferred Until June Meeting.
 Other Matters Taken Up.
BOARD HAS NEW MEMBERS

Tuscaloosa, April 21-(Special)- The board of trustees of the University of Alabama met this afternoon in the trus- tees chamber, all members being pres ent except MT. Pratt, who was detained at home on account of illness. Hon. J. H. Johnston was elected trustee to fill the vacancy made by the death of Caldwell Jackson of Jacksonville, while Hon. Paul Leglan succeeded the lamented Tennent Lomax.
 The military situation at the university was discussed at length and President Abercrombie was authorized to use his own discretion about the matter It is thought that the military will be abolish ed entirely.
 In regard to the purchase of the Tus- caloosa Female college as an annex for the university it was decided to wait un- til their next meeting in June to de- eide the matter. It Is understood that all the trustees are in favor of buying the property and pr. Melton was asked to hold the offer open. but 1t Is not known whether he will do so or not.
 Dr. Wyman's home which was complete ly destroyed by fire some weeks ago will be replaced by a handsome structure. The Corolla board will be given $lo0 to be used for getting out the college an- nual.
 After a few other minor affairs the board adjourned to meet again in June.
 Le Grand Is Very Popular Montgomery, April 21.-Informaton re- ceived here tonight from Tuscaloosa is that M. Paul LeGrand was elected trustee of the University of Alabama to succeed the late lamented Tennent Lo- max. The vote of the board was five to four. It had been generally understood that the vote would be a tie between Phares Coleman and Paul LeGrand, but Trustee Pratt of Prattsville who was gem erally accorded a Coleman man. did not attend the meeting and consequently Mr. LeGrand won the contest
 MT. LeGrand is vice-president of the Merchants and Planters-Farley National bank and Is one of the best known and most prominent men In the state. He is brother-in-law of State Treasurer J. Craig Smith. Both MT. LeGrand and MT. Coleman are very popular at the capitol and the friendly contest has been most interesting. It Is understood that Cover nor Jelks, Trustees Stevens, Webb and Coleman were for Coleman and Trustees Glenn, Foster, Davis, Mcclellan and Hill for LeGrand. Had Trustee Pratt been present the vote was expected to have | been a tie. Mir. LeGrand Is graduate of the law department of the university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

ultimate evangelization of the world He showed how the world had been brought into close communication and that 1t could not much longer exist half pagan and half Christian. and predicted the triumph of Christianity throughout the world. Bishop Candler has charge of the mission work in Cuba and gave synop- sis of the work that has been done there. At the close of the sermon a liberal con- tribution was ken up for Cuba, s2s7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

the Tuskegee chapter. [. D. C.. In car rlages followed by the children of the different schools and Sunday schools. with wreathes of flowers The exercises win be held at the cemetery. where the me- morial address win be delivered by w. F. Cobb.
 The stock of C. M. AbercrombIe. who went into voluntary bankruptcy A few weeks ago. was sold at auction today. The stock, after all exemptions were al lowed. was appraised at about s4l00. J. Burke bought the stock Tor y275O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

being subscribed for the promotion of missions. After the Sunday morning ser vices the Methodist church was dedicated by Bishop Candler
 Memorial day will be observed in Tus- kegee on the 26th inst The procession will form at the court house at 2:So D. m. and march to the cemetery in the fol- lowing order: Veterans in front followed by the local military company, command ed by Captain George Griffin; ladies of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

there doubt mind  hours examination milky of
  mnded by physicians their private practice selves because they recognize the to mpound.
  chase the regular and oneoa size bottles at the
  kmers swmpS and the address Bnghamton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

badly taking
  A of  Kidney trouble irtates the makes dizzy restless sleep get up many times during the night Unhe kidneys eumasm
  your head ache and back ache indigestion stomach and liver oue
  you may have plenty of ambition but reng
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
Notes From PowderIy.

Bettie Barksdall. Is very i'll at her home on the Highlands.
 Mrs William L. Burford is rapidly re- covering after very serious illness of about seven weeks at ''The Oaks" near Powderly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

Columbus, Ga. Feb 1, 1903. Gertlemen-'1 have used Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root for kidney trouble with very gratifying results heartily rec ommend it to all people suffering from any kidney trouble"
 Yours respectfully,
 R. b. PERRY,
 Sergeant of Police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

Columbus, Ga, Jan. 31. 1903. Gentlemen--"This is to certify that pr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy, has been used by my family; my mother and my wife's mother have both used it, and have found 1t to be a great medicine. We be- lieye it will do all 1t is recommended to do. and cheerfully recommend it to any one affected with kidney or bladder troubes.". Yours respectfully
 s. s. ELLISON.
 1st. Sergeant of Police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
TUSKECEE.
District Conference Closes With Able
 Sermon From pr. Candler.

Tuskegee, April A.-tSpeciaD.- .-The dis trict conference. which has been in ses- sion here since last Thursday closed fast night with powerful sermon on missions by Dr. Candler. His sermon was a de- cidedly optimistic one, holding to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
OPELIKA
Democratic Nominees for City Offices
 Elected Without Opposition.

Opelika, April H.-(Special.) .)-The demo- cratic nominees for city offices were elected today without opposition. They gre: Mayor, J. G. Palmer; councilmen, B. R. Booker, J. A. Jones, J. ". Will Hams, J. Nj. Burt. B. F. Ingram, M. R. Meadows J. p. Duffy aao R. M. Greene; J. J. Ingram and T. l. Meadows were elected school trustees.
 The case of w. A. Bryant vs. the Vest lern Railway of Alabama for s10.0oO dam ages was won by the defendant in the Circuit court here today.
 There,s no substitute for Hoods Sarsa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

Dothan, Ala, Feb. 20, 1908. Gentlemen'T have taken Swamp Root and find that 1t Is a wonderful medicine for kidney and liver troubles. and re- commend 1t to all who suffer from the complaints that it Is said to cure"
 Yours truly.
 l. l.. REEVES
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
Ask your grocer for Snow Drop Baking Powder.

For Weddings-Our car riages are handsome and new. Alabama Livery Co.,, opposite Jefferson theater. Both phones No. 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
ONE FARE RATE
10 Anniston, Ala, and Return Via
 Southern Railway.

Account Anniston chatauqua assembly Southern railway will sell round-trip tick. cts to Anniston April IS to 24, inclusive. final limit April 26. .s-5, at rate of one fare. Four trains daily each way
 J. 0. LUSK. 4-1o-2st d. District Passenger As.nA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

Columbus. Ga. Feb. 23, 1908 Gentlemen-"This is to certify that was constant sufferer for a num- Der of years with baekaehe and fre- quent desire to urinate but after using eighteen one-dollar bottles of your Swamp Root l was entirely cured and cheerfully recommend 1t to any who may suffer from such complaints"
 Yours very truly.
 w. c. BAILY
 Second Lieut. Police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

Dothan. Ala, Feb. 20. 1903. Gentlemen--'T have used the famous remedy, Swamp-Root. in my family with the most favorable results, and can cheerfulIy recommend 1t to the public as a reliable medicine"
 Yours respectfully
 G. c. GUILFORD.
 Policeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

The Fairhope Courier says: Mrs. W. W Hancock is getting quite reputation as a fisherwoman. She caught a fine large reddish the other day, the nrst or the season, we believe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

The Gadsden city authorities are mak- ing a survey of the streets with the in- tention of correcting some defects in the surface drainage, and perhaps 10 eNeehu the sewerage system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

It is rumored that a new bank Is In nrocess of organization at Amory, with a cash capital of S12OoOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
Sample Bottle of Swamp Root Absolutely by Mail
Editorial Notice.

g LmdB nm,B B@Anndv
 
 
  Rna b druggist Ed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

Ozark. Fla, Feb. Il, ls0s Gentemen-T suffered many years with pain in the back and kidney trouble After using four or five bottles of Swamp Root l felt entirely relieved and attribute my present good health entirely to the use of this great medicine"
 Yours truly.
 B. H. CHALKER,
 Chief of Police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

It is stated that there are only eleven inmates in the Butler county poorhouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22


   Tp yha noohnh 
  brings thousands e#o n beIyM
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

There's no substitute for Hoods Sarss parilla-its merit is peculiar to itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

Enterprise and Ozark are making eff forts to have guano factory established in those places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
What
 W M A HA
 Fl  Will Give A Man..

more comfort in a new hat than to have the hat fit his head properly? A stock boy can hand you out hat and tell you the price, but it takes experi- ence to look at you and produce the hat that will fit your lace and fea' tures-our salesmen do this. Let them fit your spring hat. We carry the best hats made.
 ''Whatever comes from K. & G. IS
 Korrect and Good"
 .s. A-- n nAI nHnAkl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
KLOTz & GOLDMAN
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

If is stated that there are only eleven inmates in the Butler county poorhouse.
 Enterprise and Ozark are making eff forts to have guano factory established in those places.
 It is rumored that a new bank Is In process of organization at Amory, with cash capital of $l20oOO.
 The Fairhope Courier says; Mrs W. W Hancock is getting quite a reputation as a fisherwoman She caught fine large red-tish the other day. the first Of the season. we believe.
 The Gadsden city authorities are mak- ing a survey of the streets with the in- tention of correcting some defects in the surface drainage, and perhaps 10 exteno the sewerage system.
 Capt. Robert Raymond of the United States engineers, who has been statioheu in Montgomery, has been trans1erreo to Fort Leavenworth, Kan, to take coln- mand of Company D, First battalion Tinted States engineers. Capt. John B' Cayanaugh will be his successor.
 An election has been called by the com missioners' court of Macon county to pc held May Is, for the purpose or young for or against the issuing of bonds to the amount of s1OO,OOO. The bonds are to be used for the purpose of building new courthouse and repairing buildings.
 The Anniston Hot Blast says: The well Ter Rolling Mill and Forge company has filed papers of incorporation with Judge Crook. The concern is composed Of lead ing citizens of Anniston and Gadsden' and will operate the rolling mill formerly operated by the Anniston Rolling Mill company.
 The directors of the corporation are; w. H. Weller, John T. Weller and J, H. Harden.
 officers have not yet been selected. The capital stock of the new concern is s6O.- 600.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

Columbus, Ga. Feb. 5. 1903. Gentlemen-"I cheerfully reeom- mend and indorse Dr. Kilmers swamp-Root for kidney trouble. have used it and derived great bene- fit from it. l believe it has cured me entirely of kidney trouble. from which I suffered terribly"
 Yours truly.
 A. REYNOLDS,
 Chief of Police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

7'''F777E1F
 Columbus. Ga. Feb {. 1903. Gentlemen-'1 suffered great deal with my bladder and kidneys l tried Swamp-Root and received great ben eft. I think I would have been en- tirely we'll if I had continued using it. I recommend it to any one suffer ing with kidney or bladder troubles"
 Respectfully yours,
 c. E. RYCKLEY.
 1st. Lieut.. of Police.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-08-27

Mai Charles II Smith, who as
"Bill Arp" has appealed to thous-
ands of readers throughout his be.
loved Southland by his genial,
homely humor and philosophy, is no
more. The whole South stands at
his bier with bowed head and
aching heart. The grief manifested
at his death is more than tribute
to the genius of "Bill Arp, it is
due rather to a feeling Of sincere af-
fection produced by the kindly be-
nevolence of the man. His voice is
silent and the hand that guided his
facile pen is still forever. Peace be
to his ashes and may he in the un-
explored country from whence no
traveller returns reap the reward of
zone who loved his fellow-man".
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-08-27
TAFT TOPICS.

TAFT, August 23.-The health
of our community is fairly good.
Fodder stripping Is about
through with and cotton picking
is next Oh the lapis.
The following citizens OF TAFT
and vicinity are taking a ten days
trip among the mountains OF
North Carolina: MeSsrs w Il
Bryan, S E Mccullough and son,
w D Bryan and daughters, Misses
Isla and Leila Bryan.
Miss Thetis Stackley of Kings
tree was noted at Green Hill
church Sunday.
BISMARCK.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-08-27
Registration Notice.

The Office of the Supervisors Of Reg
istratl0n will be opensd on the first
Monday IN every month for the pur-
pose Of the registering Of any person
who is qualified as follows:
Who Shall have been resident or
the STATE for two years. and OF the
county one year. and Of the polling pre-
cinct in which the electOr offers t.
vote four months before the day OF
election, and shall have paid, six
months before, any poll tax thea due
and payable, and who can beth read
and write any section Of the constitu-
tion Of 1885 submitted to him by the
Supervisors of Registration, or who
can show that he OWNS. and has paid
all taxes collcctable on, during the
present year, property in this State
assessed at three hundred dollars or
more. }. j. EADDY,
Clerk Of Board.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-08-27

A Michigan paper says that in
Chillicothe they are telling a good
story On a young man who holds a
humble position in printing office,
says the Kansas City Star. The
young man is very fond of the
daughter of a minister, but his de-
votion to her is comparatively new.
The other Sunday he went to church
to hear the father of his inamorata
preach, and unfortunately sat down
where everybody could see him.
The text was: "My daughter is
grievously tormented with the devil y
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-08-27

A kicker who is always kicking in
the community is 10 advantage to
that community. lie is too triAing
to undertake anything himself and
is too selfish to encourage his neigh
bor, who is trying to get along. The
man who constantly discourages
but never encourages you is not
your friend, no matter what pro-
fession he may make. The man
who never sees any good in his fel.
low man is lacking in that essential
commodity imself.-Newport Times.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-08-27

shall knowingly conceal OF enclose
any matter of u higher class in that
of lower class and deposit or cause
to be deposited for conveyance by
mail at less rate than would be
charged for both such higher and
lower class matter, shall for every
such offence be liable to a fine OF
ten dollars.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-08-27

The sporting world is agog over
the performance of Lou Dillon, the
California mare that lowered the
worlds trotting record last Monday
to q mile in two minutes. That is
swapping time for distance at a
pretty lively gait.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-08-27

The Gafney Ledger thus tersely
puts it and We heartily endorse the
sentiment: "We like for people to
read this newspaper, but We don't
like for people to borrow it from
their neighbors. Take a paper of
your own and pay for it like u man,
whether you like the editor or not,
and be happy in the feeling of In
dependence that accompanies man
liness".