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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
MRS. JOHN c. LEE

The efforts of Mrs. J. c. Lee of Mont Veterans to take a part in the erection of a monument to Alabamas heroes at Chickamauga. met with g. great deal of success at the reunion Wednesday and yesterday. Mrs Lee is vice president of the Southern Memorial association, and one of the best known workers for that work
 At the recent meeting of the associa- ton in New Orleans, the following was said of Mrs. Lee in the Times-Democrat:
 Mrs. John c. Lee, vice president of the Ladies Memorial association, Mont gomery, Ala. is one of the most interest ing attendants at the convention of the Confederate Memorial association. Mrs. Lee wears upon her breast the badge of her membership to the association which is dated 1868 Mrs. Lee is well known in Montgomery for her unsefish patriot ism that for thirty-three years has made her devoted to the noble work of her organization. Yesterday she was the cen- ter of a little crowd of women in the reception room at the convention head quarters. and obligated to tell many times her experiences and the event in par ticular that has made her name so we'll known and well loved in her community. Mrs. Lee is a native of Abbeville district, s. C., and is descended from the dis tinguished families of Lomax, Tennent and Middleton, so that by inheritance, as- sociation and education she is grounded in all the principles and traditions of southern life and thought. At the out break of the war, Mrs. Lee and her hus-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
KENNEDY IS NOT
 AFTER COLONELCY
ADJUTANT OF THIRD ALABAMA DENIES STATEMENT THAT HEIS CANDIDATE AGAINST MCCONNELL. WANTS T.-coLoNELcY.

Capt. Hughes B. Kennedy, adjutant of the Third Alabama regiment yesterday made. reply to the statement in the Montgomery Advertiser that he was a candidate for the place of colonel of the regiment in the election which will be or dered soon. The Advertiser says that Captain Kennedy will run In opposition to Lieut.. Col. Frank Mcconnell of Talla- dega, at present acting colonel of the regiment and candidate for the place which the election is held.
 Capt. Kennedy denied most positively that he was a candidate for the place of colonel but stated that he would run for the. place of lieutenant colonel to suc- ceed>>ieutenant Colonel Mcconnell in case Mcconnell was made commanding officer of the regiment. Captain Kennedy stated that he always has been and still is a supporter of Colonel Mcconnell, and would use his Influence to make him the colonel of the regiment.
 The friends of Captain Kennedy claim that his long connection with the military affairs of Alabama, and with the Third
 
 and capacity as a military officer qual- fly him In every way for the position Captain Kennedy has never been a can didate for any field office in the regiment, and his friends believe that his election would be almost unanimous, if not en- tirely so.
 It is well known in military circles that another shot is to be taken at Col. E. L. Higdon by the other faction within the next few days, when an order will be issued for an election for colonel from which place Colonel Higdon was removed by Governor Jelks about two years ago as result of the famous Hiden-Kyle controversy.
 Colonel Higdon was seen yesterday but refused to talk or discuss the matter at all. It is generally known that his com mission is dated until 1905 and that there is really no vacancy in the position of cononel until he is either discharged from the service, resigns or his commission ex- pires. none of which have taken place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were recorded at the probate office yes- terday
 Carrie Tuggle to Equitable Realty com pany, lots 8. g. and 10, in J. D. Kirkpat- rick's subdivision of the southeast quar- ter of section 20, township IT. range west, 5000.
 A. NJ Daniel and wife to J. T. Massen- gale lot 1. block l, East Highlands. Pratt City, $ls50.
 T. R. Weakley to c. A. Pope. Jr.. To. at the northeast corner of Fourteenth street and Eleventh avenue. $4225.
 F. B. Clements ct. al. to Mrs. Cora F.. Gregg, lot 8. block SAT. Birmingham. 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
DRS. DOZlER & CO.'S MEDIco-sURoIcAL INSTITUTE,
 Cor. 1st ave. & 21st St. BlRM INGRAM, ALABAMA.

strictly high-class institute for the scientific treatment of all Chronic. Nerv- ous, Blood, Skin, Rectal, Female and Urinary diseases, Deformities. Tu- mors. Stiff Joints. Cancer. Lupus. Malig- nant Ulcers, Rheumatism, Tuberculosis and Consumption.
 Hemorrhoids, Varlcocele, Hernia and Venereal diseases of every name, na-
 ture, form and character are also
 treated, and c legal guaran-
 tee of cure will be given
 In every case.
 Our equipment. consisting of weli-stock- ed prescription department. x-Ray. vio- let Ray, Static and Galvano-Faradic ap- paratus, SuperHeated Air. Arc Light Cabinet. Eureka Nebulizer and Ozone Inhalation for nose throat and lungs. and thoroughly equipped Surgical Depart ment modern and up-to-date in every par- ticular. give us a prestige over all com petitors in Alabama in our special line of practice.
 CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. Consultation and examination free.
 Terms liberal and condolences held in- violate Office hours 8 a. m. to D. m, Sundays. a. m. to 1 D. m.
 "A FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENT FROM THE PRESS. The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. Dozier I& Go. are without doubt the best known lspecialsts in the south. and their fame lis due entirely to their great skill
 The Birmingham News: Both Drs. 0. 1T. and Byron Dozier are reliable and ex- perienced physicians and surgeons. who deserve the great success which has been and is theirs.
 Age-Herald: Dr. Doziers long stand ing and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at s>s head of his profession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
CITY OFFICERS ID
 BE ELECTED SOON City Council Will Fill Positions
 Next Month MANY PLACES TO FILL All of the Present Office Holders Will Probably Be Candidates for Re- electlon-some Opposition
 Will Develop.

At the first regular meeting of the city council in December which will be on the second day of that month, officials for a number of the city positions will be elected for the year 1904 As the time draws near interest in the ultimate re- suits increases and there is considerable speculation as to whether the present office holders will have much opposition for reelection.
 The finance committee of the council will meet soon and decide on the salaries for the various positions for next year. It's recommendation will come before the next meeting of the council and will be made public in order that candidates for the positions may know before hand the pay they would receive.
 The Positions.
 The positions to be filled at the coming election are treasurer, auditor, attorney, clerk, engineer, chief of the fire depart ment. street commissioner, tax collector, license and street tax collector. two jail wardens, physician, assistant physician, clerk of Judge Feagin's court. bailiff and tuohOeiuh oA City ldii, dSStStoht SaSSS- dian and two sanitary inspectors.
 The holders of these positions now and the monthly salaries which they receive are as follows:
 City treasurer. c. c. Engstfeld, s150; city attorney, E. D. Smith. $125; city aud- itor w B. Copeland, $i3SSS; city clerk, J. c. Murray, $100 city engineer Julian Kendrick, S166.66 chief of the fire depart ment, J. T. Mullin, $50; street commits sioner. J. N. McCartin, sl5o; tax collector, A. A. Gambill on commission; day jail warden, Mack Rittenberry, SEQ; night jail warden, G. w. Walton, s60; city physi- clan, Dr. Chas. Whelan, $50 assistant physician. Dr. U. G. Mason, $10; clerk of Judge Feagins court. J. J. B. McElrath, Curran, $S0; assistant custodian, Thomas Jeffries, $40; sanitary inspectors. R. w.. Walker. sS5, and J. H. Sparks, $70.
 So far as can be learned all of these men are candidates for reelection and some of them will have some opposition H. K. White has announced that he is a candidate for city attorney to succeed E.
 
 candidate to succeed himself
 The full list of candidates will probably not be known, however, until the council has passed on the salaries that will be paid for the coming year. These officials are elected for one year by the city coun- ell and the election is always held at the first regular meeting of that body in December.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06

band resided in Lewisville, Lafayette county, Ark. The county was filled with many wealthy planters, and the senti
 north. Winch Lincoln's proclamation was issued, there were only five men in the town who stood up for southern princi- pies and secession. The leaders of the union party straightway made a large national flag and flung it's colors to the breeze. On seeing this, the small, but de- termined band of southern sympathizers, appealed to their wives to make a south ern flag Mrs. Lee at once took the lead. She was assisted in making the flag by Mrs. Marshall of Camden, Ark. The flag was made and who can tell what dauntless love and womans courage was stitched into every seam. The coat of arms of Arkansas decorated one side, and the words: States rights forever" the other and it was the women who raised it. This was the first flag raised in Ar kansas in opposition to the union. Mrs. Lee tells with enthusiasm how she and her friends cut up their fine and expen- sive silk gowns to make that banner. All during the war Mrs. Lee kept her home open to their soldiers and it became a hospital from which no one was ever turned away. Mrs. Lee sewed for the soldiers, nursed them, and her splendid courage and tender mnistrations did more than can be measured now in mere words. In Mrs Lees possession, among her most prized treasures is letter from w. F. Douglass, gratefully acknowledge ing with expression of keenest admiration her work in raising funds for the Lafay- ette Guards. Mrs. Lees husband is a relative of the great Robert E. Lee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
AGED VETERAN MET
 WITH BAD ACCIDENT
w. D. KELLY OF MERIDIAN, WHILE WALKING IN HIS SLEEP, FELL FROM A SECOND STORY WIN. DOW.

w. D. Kelly, aged "A, Confederate vet painful accident last night by falling out of second story window over the Joe Wheeler restaurant on Twentieth street. opposite the Metropolitan.
 MT. Kelly has been attending the re- union, and was stopping with Mrs. M. Raden, who rents furnished rooms over the restaurant. Mrs. RAden stated last night that the old gentleman had been asleep in his room since 2 o'clock In the afternoon and must have been walking in his sleep, for when he was picked up he had no recollection of getting out of his bed
 MT. Kelly fell distance of about twen- ty-fve feet on a lot of dry goods boxes which were piled in the yard beneath the window. This fact probably saved his life, as it was the opinion of his friends that had he struck the hard ground he would have been killed. As 1t was he escaped with a severely bruised and strained shoulder. With the bravery which characterized the southern soldier, MT. Kelly gave no thought to himself or his injuries, but begged Mrs. Baden not to tell his children. Mrs. Roden, however. thought it advisable to notify the in- jured mans son in Meridian of the acci- dent in order that some one may come to Birmingham to take him back to his home
 The accident to MT. Kelly constitutes the only regretable incident connected with the reunion, so far as could be learned,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
SAFE DEPOSIT GO.
 IS INCORPORATED
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK WILL CONDUCT THAT BRANCH OF THE BUSINESS SEPARATELY.

The safe deposit business of the First National bank will be conducted by separate corporation from the bank prop CT which will be known as the National Safe Deposit company Articles of incor- poration were filed at the probate office yesterday to incorporate the new con- cern which will be capitalized at $50, 900.
 The officers of the company are as follows: President w P. c. Harding; first vice president, J. M. Barr; second vice president, w. w. Crawford; secre- tary, Thomas Bowron; treasurer, A. R.. Forsythe; directors, T. T. Hillman, w. s. Brown, S. T. Nabers. Robert Jemison. w. P. G. Harding. J. H. Barr and w. w Crawford.
 The business of the safe deposi. com pany will be conducted in the same room as the banking business in the new First National bank building and it is expected that deposit boxes will be rented after December l. A special man will be in charge of that department and he will devote his time exclusively to it.
 The business will be modelled after that of the most successful safe deposit com panies of the north and it will be more complete, it is said, than anything of it's kind in the south at the present time. The safety vault on the same floor as the bank will contain numerous boxes which will be rented for the storing of papers and other valuables. There will be two coupon rooms in connection with the de- partment where renters of the boxes can go and examine their papers in perfect privacy.
 The company will also have a storage vault in the basement where spaces will be rented for the storing of silverware and other articles too bulky to be placed In the vaults upstairs.
 The vault was built by the Herring Hall-Marvin Safe company and is lined with steel, the exterior being of brick and cement. This will make the vaults practically impregnable from the exte- rior.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
REV. QUINCY EWING
 IS NOW IN CHARGE
NEW RECTOR OF CHURCH OF THE ADVENT AND HIS FAMILY AR. RIVED YEsTERDAY-WILL CON- DUCT SERVICES SUNDAY.

The Rev. Quincy Ewing, the new rector of the Church of the Advent, arrived in the city yesterday morning from Green vile, Miss MT. Ewing was accompanied by his wife and two children and im- mediately on their arrival took charge of the rectory.
 large number of the parishoners call ed on MT. Ewing, and he evinced ap- preciation of their cordial expressions of welcome. Much furniture was brought from Greenville, and the rectory is being put in order. MT. Ewing will preach at the Church of the Advent next Sunday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
WHO KNOWS PETER FOX? Young Man of Good Reputation Sought
 By Mother.

Chief of Police Wier received letter of inquiry from Cincinnati regarding the whereabouts of a Peter Fox of that city.
 Fox bears a good reputation and his aged mother is anxious to locate him. He left Cincinnati three years ago for the south, presumably to work in rolling mill. The police department have the matter in hand and would appreciate any information which might help them to trace the missing Peter Fox.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
BOY KNOCKED DOWN :
 BY ELECTRIC GAR
LIE ROY HOPKINS MEETS WITH A PAINFUL ACCIDENT AT THE CIR GUS GROUNDS YEsTERDAY-HE WILL RECOVER.

LeRoy Hopkins, son of F. W. Hopkins, 1906 Avenue I, met with serious acei- dent out at the show grounds yesterday LeRoy and his brother went to see the circus, and 1t is said, was knocked off the street car track by a car running at a fair rate of speed. He was thrown several feet and when picked up, was severely bruised and cut.
 Mir. Hopkins. the boys father stated last night that when he was brought home, he had gashes both in the leg and the head and was suffering great pain. pr. Charles Drennen, the attending physician told the father that while the boy was seriously injured he would re- cover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
YESTERDAYS CROWD WAS
 LARGEST YET SEEN HERE

The largest crowd which has ever gath cred on the streets of Birmingham, was out yesterday to see the Confederate Veterans parade which was the conclud- ing event of the Fourth Alabama state reunion.
 On last Saturday a week ago people thought they had seen the largest crowds that Birmingham would hold in a long time. It was the occasion of the last day of the Alabama state fair and Bar mum X. Bailey's circus. but yesterday they were surprised.
 People who have watched Birmingham for years marveled at the size of the crowd yesterday, and questions of where the vast throng came from were to be heard on every side. On all of the prin-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
Humbert's Appeal Rejected.

Paris, November 5.-The court of cas- sation today rejected the appeals of the members of the Humbert family. who. August 22 last. were sentenced to terms of imprisonment varying from two to five years, on the charge of fraud in connection with the so-caled Crawford millions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06

cipal streets down town the pavements were packed with men, women and chil- dren, and they extended out into the streets, so eager were they to witness the parade. All around Capitol park there were thousands of people and they lined Sixth avenue and Nineteenth street to First avenue, where there was gathered such a crowd it was almost impossible to pass.
 By those who are used to estimating crowds it is estimated that not less than 50,00O people were on the main business streets, and that nearly third of that number were on the less frequented streets to see the beginning and ending of the parade. There are few cities of twice the size of Birmingham which turn out such crowds on similar oc- casion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
OLD JAIL BIRD ARRESTED.
When Caught He Had Stolen Trousers
 In His Possession.

Ed Snipe, a negro. was arrested yes terday by Detectives Hamilton and Bode- ker on a charge of grand larceny. When arrested the negro had in his possession fine pair of trousers which he had stolen. new pocket knife and number of other articles of more or less value
 The negro is an old jail bird and owes the city more than year on the streets. He was given a long sentence several months ago and escaped from the streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
LIME! LIME! LIME!

We are general distributors for this district for White Rose Lime. Sold in barrel, bulk and car lots. Quality and weight guaranteed. Quick delivery. We ask a fair trial. A. J. Krebs Com pany, Birmingham, Ala. Both phones No. 648.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06

We are sole agents for Cabott's shingle stains-none better.
 Wood Dickerson Lumber Go
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06

In the United States court yesterday before Judge Jones George Jones plead plead guilty to the charge of selling l- quor without a license and was fined s100 and John Sanders plead guilty to the charge of illicit distilling and was fined s1OO and sentenced to serve six months In jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
EAST BIRMINGHAM
 FREIGHT,

The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company, effective October 18th, will run daily excep. Sunday the following freight schedule Birmingham to East Lake ai- Gate City:
 AIM. Leave B'ham for East Lake. ... e:0O Leave B'ham for Gate City via East 6'nam.... .... .... ..11:oo
 PM. Leave B'ham for East Lake. .... 3:15
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
RECORD OF COURTS.

Two negroes have been given the death penalty in the criminal court this week. The jury sentenced John Stringer to hang yesterday for the murder of fellow con- yict at Pratt Mines. The killing took place at Slope 10' which was formerly snown as Slope and according to the evidence was a particularly brutal affair.
 John Brooks was given the death sen .ence the day before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06

In the city court before Judge Ferguson the case of A. A. Harris against the Bir- ningham Railway, Light and Power company is on trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06

In the circuit court yesterday before Special Judge John London the case of Lula Green against w. s. Patton ct. al, was dismissed by the plaintiff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06

We make the best IS in town. Aga Herald Engraving Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06

Garrett A Dobson, travelling passenger agent for the Santa Fe," with head quarters in Atlanta, was in the city yes- terdaY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-23
GADSDEN.
Test Being Made of Gadsden Iron for
 Malleable Purposes.

Gadsden, May 22.-(Special.)--A test is being made of Gadsden made iron and if the test is satisfactory the probabilities are that Gadsden will get a $100,000 mallea- ble iron works. The only thing that Is in the way Is the doubt of the northern man ufacturers as concerns the adaptability of southern Iron for high class malleable castings. Patterns have been sent to Chattanooga and Anniston for the purpose of testing.
 The Birmingham Boiler works will soon begin work on a branch plant here. The company has number of contracts In Gadsden which will require machinery on the ground and 1t has been decided to build a plant in this city. D. L. Fields, who is general superintendent of the com pany. will be in charge here.
 The report has reached Gadsden from Anniston that the Seaboard Air Line will come into Gadsden from Woodruff and that the branch will run parallel with the Louisville and Nashville and that the two roads will join in building a new bridge across the Coosa river. The report Is not generally believed here as the survey has been made from Lock Three and 1t Is as near as by Woodruff and Is on this side of the river. There Is no doubt that the Seaboard will come to Gadsden and the indications are that the route will be built from Lock Three.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-23
LAFAYETTE.
Wife Returned to Find Her Husband
 In Dying Condition.

Lafayette, May 22.-(special)-George w. Baxley died at his home here last night. and his remains will be carried to Camp Hill this afternoon for interment there tomorrow. Mir. Baxley has been conductor on the LaFayette Railway company's train, running between this place and Opelika practically all the time since it's completion, in 1895, till last fall. when he resigned his position on account of failing health. He and his wife left several days ago to visit relatives. the former going to Notasulka, the latter to Camp Hill. They were to meet in Ope- lika yesterday and return to their home here together. MT. Baxley did not feel we'll enough to extend his visit to the day appointed to return, and came the day previous, and sent a message to his wife yesterday morning notifying her at Opelika. On her arrival here on the 5 o'clock train from Opelika yesterday afternoon she found him in his room ly- ing across his bed in a dying condition. All efforts failed to restore consciousness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-23
Worlds Visible Cotton Supply.

New Orleans May 22.-Secretary Hes ter's statement of the worlds visible sup ply of cotton made up from special cable and telegraphic advices compares the fig ures of this week with last week, last year and the year before. It shows a decrease for the week just closed of 25.4S8 bales against a decrease of 101, ,15O last year and a decrease of 91,992 the year before last.
 The total visible is 2,S46,965 against 2,872,- 403 last week, 3,19S, 40 last year and 3.344, 166 year before last. Of this the total of American cotton Is 166l,965 against 1,7S3, 40S last week, 2,164, 40 last year and 2,250. 1S6 year before last and of all other kinds, including Egypt Brazil India, etc., 1,1S5,- 900 against 1,139000 last week, 1,034, ,000 last year and 1,O94OOO year before last.
 The total worlds visible supply of cot ton as above shows a decrease compared with last week of 25 4SS bales, decrease compared with last year of 351. 47O and a decrease with year before last of 4971n.
 Of the worlds visible supply of cotton as above stated, there is now ahoat and held in Great Britain and continental Europe 900 against 1,S5O,O0O last year and 1.679,000 year before last; in Egypt 99,0o0 against 126OOO last year and IT. GOO year before last in India 10000 against 554000 last year and 6O5 in year before last, and in the United States 425,OOO against 66S, 900 last year and 8S9, GOO year before last.