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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-01
UNKNOWN FOUND III TREE.

DAUPHIN. Pa. Sept. An unknown
man from Harrisburg. who was gather
ing herbs near this village, was found
dead. hanging in tree.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-01
ARBITRATION COURT MEETs.

THE HAGUE. Sept. 1.-The interna-
tionaI arbitration court will hold a meet
- tnday. but it viii be purely formal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-01
VIII Keep "ParsTaP'
By Suing Con71ed

its production on the ground that too
much loss would be entailed 10 Mr.. Con-
ried- The suit would drag. and the
opera woaId have been produced-just
the thing I want to stop.
Damages Not Enough
Damages would be obtained. but this
would not in any way recompense Frau
Wagner and her family. To them its
production anywhere else than at Bay
reuth is sacrilege. It was Wagner's viii
that the opera always be given at his
home, and they want TO respect IL. Be-
sides. in the opera is treated the Holy
Grail. the Lords supper. Christ Himself.
and at Bsyreuih the performance is al
most religious service. Here il would
be given in an uniting manner. proba-
bly, with a ballet. and the entire con-
ception would DC lost
Herr Corried Not Anxious.
Heinrich Conried was interested. s,st
not al all alarmed. on hearing ;ha. legal
steps were being planned 10 prevent his
production in New York Of Richard Wag-
ner's famous "Parsifal"
ut is a matter OF course. he sald.
that if the American production Of
'ParsifaT were illegal. Frau Wagner
would az the very start have applied
TO the courts for protection. Do yol
suppose that she, with any legal groznd
for action. would write to Influential
men. such as the German consul here. 10
use personal influence with me so as &c
prevent 'ParsifaTs' being given 70 the
pubiic2 Not a bit OF II. II wouli havs
been the simplest course open TO ~ the
law.
Anybody's Score
''As for the score OF 'Parsifal, which
have had for some time. there is Moth
ing peculiar But en- my recent trip
abroad Felix MottI who conducted The
Bayreuth performances IN person. gave
me a score on which are footnotes ia the
handwriting OF Richard Wagner himself
and eminent musicians who were cor
nected with the Bayreuth production
Any printed stipulation on a score that
the music must not be used for public
performance could not possibly hare
legal effect.
Il can tell you a music store right
now where you can buy as many Par
sifaF scores as you please-yOd or any
body else who has the price Aud IL you
want to you can produce i at Keith's
or any other vaudeville house. as far as
any legal rights are concerned.
1T is true that when I was abroad
offered Frau Wagner 81 600 900 fo- the
European rights TO 'Parsifal. and she
refused the offer But IL was unneces-
sary to pay for the American rights,
as there is here no law against the
production
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-01
Academy-"when Women Love-


when Women Love- is the title OF
this weeks thriller at the Academy OF
Music. and, in justice to the most ex-
cellent and we'll balanced company pre-
senting II. it may be said it is a vehicle
far beneath the capability of the cast
1t is the same old story of love, jeal-
ousy. intrigue and tragedy, with a few
charming comedy hits interpolated by
Grace Covert and George H. Sinclair
whose specialties were not only clever,
but went far toward relieving the mo-
notony occasioned by too cumbersome
plot.
Several of the scenes supposedly har-
rowing were little short of farcical. es-
pecially the deathbed scene of Mrs.
Carlton, mother of Madge Carlton. with
a heart as pure as snow (see program
the honest factory girl, whose 5frtue
.triumphs in the end and is the means
of uniting her with her lover. Harold
Young. The latter part is taken ly
Franklin Munnell. who is an actor far
above the average.
The villain, Robert Drayton, Madge' S
prosecutor, portrayed by Fred ]. Grant,
was most acceptable to the gallery. in
that he was roundly Missed. Eleanor dc
Grey. with a heart of stone lsee pro
gram, Barbara Douglas. was as breezy
and as stunning in form and feature as
the part demanded, and caused many a
feminine heartache by the graceful man
ner in which she disported her swagger
frocks.
One Of the cleverest pieces of char
acter work done was that of Lew a.
Warner as Eben Skinner. the miser As
the curtain rang down on the squirming
form of the villain in death throes
dangling upon a live wire il is safe 10
say that it was a fitting climax to a
most impossible plot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-01
Ever Felt That Death
Would Be Welcome 2
Mrs Margaret Smith often did
until DR.. Agnew's Cure for the
Heart gave her new hope and
cured her heart and nerves.

II was for two years a great sufferer from
heart trouble and nervousness. At times ] was
confined 70 bed, when my pain intense
that | would have welcomed death with joy. /
was attracted 10 DIR. AgneSS Cure for the Heart
by reading Of some wonderful cures wrought by
il. One dose gave me relief in 30 minutes. After
using four bottles ! can truly say | never felt
better in my life."-Margsret Smith, Brussels,
Ont %
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-01
MISS BLAIR SCORES
IN BELASCO'S ZAZA'

sibilities, it had enough opportunity for
Miss Huxford to prove the possession
of histrionic ability for greater things
in the future. The acting of little Lin
ME Gee. the child who turned Zaza's in
dignation to pity and self-obliteration
from the domestic tragedy she had
planned to precipitate. introduced a bit
of pathos that was skillfully enacted
by all In the scene
The costumes of Zaza. the stage ac-
cessories and the general excellence oil
the supporting company are all worthy
of mention. 'Zaza" will be succeeded
on Thursday night by Miss Blair's in
depreciation of Sudermann's "Magda."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-01

The rule preventing naval officers from
engaging the services of a local pilot
while doing coast work was made in
order to give these officers a chance to
learn how 10 handle their vessels IN
coast and shoal waters. Such privilege
Is considered vitality necessary in case
Of a war with a foreign power, ia which
he American navy might have 10 ap-
proaeh the enemy's coast, and would
then not be able 10 obtain the services
of a local pilot
This coast practice has proved costly
10 a great many cases. For while naval
officers are familiar with sailing IA the
open and entering large ports, their *
perience in shoal water is much more
limited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-21
HUNTSVILLE
Congressman Richardson Is After a
 Weather Observatory.

Huntsville, August 0-(SpeciaL) )-Judge this district, has set about to have a weather observatory located in this city. The nearest weather station is at Bir- mingham and the climate here is not the same as at Birmingham, so the people of the northern tier of counties in Alabama and the southern counties of middle Ten nessee are deprived of accurate reports of local weather conditions
 The annual meeting of the Retail Gro- cers' association was held last night and twenty-one new members were enrolled The annual election resulted in the re- election of T. A. Thurston as president and A. D. Kirby as secretary.
 The city of Huntsville will hold an elec- tion on August 25 to determine whether of not the people wish an issue of bonds amounting to S40,O00 If the affirmative vote Is the larger, the bonds will be sold to raise money to pay off the floating debt which now draws interest at from six to eight per cent
 Edwin T. Terry, a member of a well known mercantile firm, and Miss Marion Merits were married yesterday afternoon at the residence of the brides parents MT. and Mrs. II. B. Merits. The wedding was attended by a large assemblage of friends and relatives. The ceremony was performed by Rev Francis Tappey, pas tor of the First Presbyterian church. An elegant repast was served the wedding party. after which Mir Terry and bride departed for honeymoon trip to the east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-21
GREENSBORO.
Cotton Worms Have Not Yet Appeared.
 Other News.

Greensboro, August 2O.--So far the cot ton caterpillar has not appeared in this county to any alarming extent. Careful inquiry of the prominent planters visiting Greensboro this week confirm the report of the non-appearance of this pest in their immediate vicinity.
 D. " and J. M. Otts who are "batch- ing it at Magnolia Grove, have invited a charming bevy of girls and gallant youths to be their guests for this week. Miss Kathleen Mailer, Miss Addie Mur- phy, the Misses Randolph and Miss Helen Poelnitz compose the gay house party. They are chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs, McCrary Otis.
 Mrs. Robert Baugh of Birmingham is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Alex Sledge.
 Mrs. Tipton returned to her home in Birmingham Sunday afternoon She was accompanied by Mrs Allen Jones of this place, who will spend the rest of the sum mer at St. Clair Springs.
 Rev. Robert F. Otis. who has charge of Valley Creek Presbyterian church, near Selma, is the guest of relatives in Greens boro.
 MT. w ldlity, d pidltSi ol north Hale spent Tuesday and Wednes- day in Greensboro. He reports no worms on his cotton.
 w. E. w. Yerby has returned from Shelby Springs. While there he was a member of a pleasant house party enter tained by Miss Laura Hill and Miss Dim mick of Montgomery.
 Miss Sadie Christian has returned from a pleasant visit to Moundville.
 Capt. John B. Reid and little son are visiting Judge J. M. Hobson.
 w. c. Tunstall and Miss Gena left Mon day afternoon to spend the heated term at Waulkesha
 Congressman O. w. Underwood passed through Greensboro Saturday, returning to Birmingham from a trip to Perry coun- ty in the interest of rural free delivery routes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-21
KIDNEY AND BLADDER
 TROUBLES PROMPTLY CURED
A sam-!o Bott.s Sent FREE By Mall.

Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy, fulflls every wish in promptly curing kindney. bladder and uric acid troubles, rheumatism and pain in the back. It corrects inability to hold water and sealding pain in passing it. or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often during the day and to get up many times during the night. The mild and the ex- traordinary effect of Swamp-Root Is soon realized. It stands the highest for it's wonderful cures of the most distressing cases.
 Swamp-Root is not recommended for everything, but If you have kidney. liver, bladder or uric acid trouble you will find 1t just the remedy you need.
 If you need medicine you should have the best Sold by druggists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes. You may have sample bottle of this great kidney remedy Swamp-Root and a book that tells all about it and its great cures, both sent absolutely free by mail. Address Dr. Kilmer & Co.,. Binghampton, N. Y. When writing, be sure to mention that you rad this generous offer in the Birmingham Daily Age-Herald Don't make any mis- take, but remember the name Swamp Root, Dr. Kilmers Swamp Root, and the address, Binghampton, N. T., on every bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-21
GADSDEN
Fifth District Sunday School Conven-
 tion Is Organized.

Gadsden. August 2O.-(SpeciaD-T district Sunday school convention of Et- owah county was organized at Turkey town yesterday, large crowd being pres ent. The welcome address was delivered by Dr. J. W. Lawrence and the response by T. R. King and Herbert Meeks. Judge H. Disque and Col. R. A. D. Dunlap made splendid Sunday school talks and then a spread dinner was served. The off, eers elected were Dr. ]. W. Lawrence, president; J. H. Richardson. vice-presi- dent; Herbert Meeks, secretary; A. w. Fitts, treasurer.
 William Gardner, one of the oldest citi- zens of the county, died Wednesday morn ing at the home of his son-in-iaw, Nor man McDuffie, on Tuscaloosa road. after having suffered for the past fifteen years with cancer on his lip. MT. Gardner was very old man but was active up to few years ago. He was the first mayor of Alabama City and was a prominent citizen. He was a good man and highly respected by all. He leaves four grown children. His remains will be inferred today at Forest cemetery
 w R. Usry, a prominent farmer and citizen of Gadsden, has received a patent for very valuable invention of a row marker. The instrument is an attach ment for a blow and is used to lay off rows of desirable width and with perfect evennesS.
 The Gadsden public schools will open up on Monday, September z. with Prof. w. D. Striplin in charge He has given notice that no pupils will be entered who do not have tickets which he will issue to all who will call at his office on Au- gust 31. It Is expected that the schools will be crowded to their utmost capacity this coming season. Several new teach CTS have been added and more are needed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-21
TUSCALOOSA.
Town Will Soon Have Lights Again.
 Other News.

Tuscaloosa, August 0-(Special.)-A. M. McGehee, manager of the Tuscaloosa Light and Ice company, stated yesterday that the city would have lights within ten days. Arrangements have been made with the Tuscaloosa oil mills, and the dyna- mos which have already been ordered. will be placed there as soon as they ar rive. The insurance companies have not yet made any settlement, but 1t is prob able that everything will be adjusted to- day.
 One of the largest melons that has ever been seen in this section was the one brought to the city yesterday by Steve J. Yerby It weighs 75A pounds MT. Yerby Is one of the most successful of melon growers in the county, and his melons are always very fine.
 Miss Edith Jones, who has been spend ing several months in Birmingham. Is at home to the delight of her many friends.
 Prof H. M. Somerville president of the University high school, has returned from business trip to Union. Ala.
 Robert T. Majors is in the city after several days absence. He has visited sec tions of Alabama and Mississippi in the interest of the University of Alabama.
 One of the most successful of river planters this morning stated that the cotton crops had made wonderful pro- gress during the past month, but that worms were making their appearance very rapidly, and unless the rain stopped or they could be destroyed they would injure the crop at least one-fourth He also stated that the cotton crop was from one-thrd to one-fourth better than last year.
 The Rev. John Laycocl of Concord, N. IT.. who has resided in Northport for about five years, died at his home on last Tuesday morning. He was seventy-one years old. His death was caused by stroke of paralysis some months ago. MT. Laycoek has spent his life as a Metho- dist minister. A. Laycoek, his only son, accompanied the remains to Concord yes- terday, where they will be laid to rest.
 Commissioner M. C. Thomas has written a letter to the voters of Tuscaloosa eoun- ty, announcing to them that it is not his intention to run in the next election. Mir Thomas has made an efficient county commissioner for several terms, and 1t is learned with much regret that he has withdrawn from the race.
 At meeting of the Knights of Pythias resolutions were written and adopted on the death of their brother, Wilbur C. Per kins, who passed away some days ago. They were submitted by a committee. consisting of Hon. William w. Brandon, J. M. Rogers and M T. Ormond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-21
ENSLEY
Social and Personal Notes From the
 Busy Steel City.

Ensley, August 20.-(Special) )-The members of the Fortnight club and their friends enjoyed delightful dance at Tuxedo Park on last Tuesday even- ing. Among those present were: Miss Bird, Miss Morgan, Miss Tatum, Miss Woolley, Miss Wilson, Miss Curry, Messrs. Mc'fyiere, Byrum, Butcher, Martin, Zuber, Hartwell, Float, Shan non, Moore, Mandy, Walker, Fonville, Hill, pr. and Mrs. Robbins, Mrs. Modie Cunningham, Mr and Mrs. D. E. Bird, MT. and Mrs Ashworth
 The ladies of the aid society of the Methodist church will give a sock" social on Thursday afternoon and evening, September 3, 1903, for the purpose of raising funds to pay off the indebtedness of the church.
 Miss Carrie Lou McEheran enter tained few of her friends at finch last Wednesday evening.
 Mrs. Paul Freeman of Birmingham is now giving dancing lessons on Wednesday and Friday evenings in Nolans hall
 Dr. Ayeryt has returned from trip to Walker county.
 NSultC u uulllDtl Ol iIiiolCy ptODhJ attended the grand barbecue given by the WoodmeE of the World at East Lake today.
 c. c. Nesmith, tho well-lnown at torney, has been confined to his room by illness for several days.
 Bert Freeman, after spending a few days with his aunt, Mrs. w. T. Terry, has returned to New York.
 C. J. Sharp, manager of the Ensley Land company, has returned from a trip to Winston county.
 The many friends of MT. and Mrs. R. c. Hoehn will be glad to learn that they have returned from an extended visit to Winslow, Ariz.
 E. l.. Jones of the law firm of Jones & Bailey, Birmingham, was in Ensley today on business.
 J. B. Hill of Bessemer was in the Steel City today.
 P. B. Smith, representing the Will liamantic Thread company, was in the city yesterday afternoon.
 Harris, Lovelady & Co. have bought the stock of furniture and accounts of the Stowers Furniture company, and will remove the same to their store on Avenue ID and Twentieth street on the First of September.
 George H. Harrison, Jr., freight agent of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, was mar ried yesterday to Miss Edna D. Lind sey. MT. Harrison has occupied his present position for some time and enjoys the confidence of his employers and a large number of friends Miss Lindsey has been for some time past saleslady in the Hall dry goods store and is a most estimable and winsome young woman. Both the bride and groom are deseryedly popular among their friends, who wish for them q long life of happiness.
 E. E. Forbes of the Forbes Piano company of Birmingham was in Ems ley yesterday.
 MT J. V. Lindsley of St. Eocss is registered at the Ensley hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-21
SCOTTSBORO
Woodmen Have Big Picnic--GentIeman
 of Old School Dead.

Scottsboro. August Special .)-The Woodmen of the World gave a grand picnic at Hargiss Spring. two miles south of Scottsboro, Saturday. Fully two thousand people were in attendance. Congressman William Richardson was the orator of the day. It was great success and everybody had a most en- joyable time.
 Granville Bridges. father of County Superintendent William Bridges died at his home in Larkinsville Tuesday night. aged 7S years. The death of MT. Bridges removes one of the oldest and most re- spected citizens in our county. For number of years he lived in Paint Rock valley, but moved to Larkinsvile a few years ago. The deceased was a gentle man of the old school and was noted for his many excellent traits of character. He had been a member of the Cumber- land Presbyterian church for more than fifty years.
 Three car loads of machinery have ar rived for the big band mill now being erected at Bridgeport by w. M. Clem- mems. MT. Clemmens will receive most of his timber by boats. Some will arrive by rail from Sequachee valley. This mill will give employment to a large force.
 Dr. James R. Johnson, one of the old est and most prominent citizens of Jackson county, 80 years of age, died Tuesday from cancer, after suffering many years with the disease. He leaves three sons, s. D. Johnson of Bridgeport and J. R. and G. P. Johnson of Chatta- nooga. Dr. Jo hnson also leaves two daughters to mourn his loss They are Mrs. R. C.. Gunter and Mrs. T. G. Glow CT of Bridgeport. The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church and the burial occurred at the Bonna- venture cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-21

News. Mrs. Dowdell Is a brilliant and versatile writer and her work is well known. Mrs r. N. Stowe, another gifted lady of this city. succeeds her on the Post. k. P. Baldwin, city editor of the Post, will resign on September 1 to en- ter another business.
 The Lafayette railway continues to make many improvements. Over half of the line has recently been laid with six ty-pound steel rails. A new depot has been built at Oak Bowery. The road has three excellent new engines.
 The city officials are making active war on the negro vagrants of this city. No town in Alabama is more badly cursed than Opeika. Several negro dives have many loafers around them all the time, and systematic effort Is going to be made to break Up the practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-21
PRATTVILLE.
Sunday School and Missionary Confer
 ence Is In Session.

Prattville, August O-(specia1)- IA Sun day school and missionary conference of the Prattvile district is in session at the Methodist church this week A number of representatives of the different churches in the district are represented.
 Cotton worms have made their appear ance here and are doing considerable damage to the cotton in different parts of the county. The cotton on the low lands seems to be suffering most. Some of the farmers are poisoning the worms and hope to get rid of them not only this season, but for years tu come.
 Hon. J. Thomas Heflin will address a Prattvlle audience at the academy audi torium this evening at o'clock The proceeds will go for the benefit of the Baptist pastorium
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-21
Asthma Can Be Cured

The statement of MT. ]. F. Homan, 20 E. Adams St., Chicago, proves that the worst cases of Asthma in the world are not only relieved, but are readily cured by Dr. Schiffmann's Asthma Cure. He says: Asthma kept me in terrible mis- cry for ten years until I used your Asthma Cure. After the first trial I was a changed man. I went to sleep that night and awoke next day much relieved and l have gotten entirely over the Asth- ma. It is now nine years since I was cured"
 Sold by all druggists at soc and SIoo. Send PC stamp to Dr. R. Schiffmann, Box 8o4 St. Paul, Minn.. for a free trial package.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-21
SLEDGE WILL BE
 SAVED FROM MOB
SHERIFF KENT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY WIRES THE GOVERNOR THAT HE WILL PROTECT NEGRO MURDERER WHEN CAPTURED.

Montgomery August 2o.-(SpeciaL)-A telegram was received at the governors $ office today from Sheriff Kent of Ran dolph county stating that the negro sledge, for whom a sheriff's posse has been hunting for the past two days. has not yet been captured. If captured the sheriff assured the governor he will pro- tect the life of the negro from a mob at all hazards.
 Sledge is charged with shooting and killing three of a sheriff's posse in run ming fight while they were attempting to arrest him.
 When the governor heard of the shoot ing, and fearing the negro would be lynched, he wired Sheriff Kent to pro- tect the negro at whatever cost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-21
OPELIKA
Appearance of Cotton Worm Causes
 Consternaton Among Farmers.

opelika, August 2O.-(speciaI.) 1.-The ap- pearance sf caterpilars on the cotton of this county, in so many places at once, has caused great consternation. The farmers have worked hard and regret to see their crops swept away by the pest
 Mrs. A. L. Dowdell, ex-president of the Daughters of the Confederacy, has re- signed as society editor of the Post and accepted the same position with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-21

Rev. c. E. Ranall of Bessemer is the guest of Rev. W. w. Wolf tonight. MT. Ranall conducted the prayer meet ing services at the Presbyterian church this evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-21
Lumber Plant Destroyed.

Montgomery, Ala, August 20.-The Conecuh Lumber company's plant was destroyed by fire today, entailing a loss of $70,O0O, covered by insurance $50,00Q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-21

There is no royal road to wealth. The royal road to comfort is through a Gas Range,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-21
PRATT CITY.
Large Crowd Attends Picnic-PersonaI
 and Social Notes.

Pratt City, August 20.-(Special. )- A large crowd of Pratt City people attended the Woodmen's picnic at East Lake today.