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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24
CHARITIES CONSIDERED.
Meeting Held Yesterday Evening to
Discuss Measures of Relief

At Il meeting of representative men and
women Of this city. held last evening in the
rooms of the Associated Charities, Sl1 G
street northwest. How Citizens Have CO.
operated with the Associated Charities to
Aid the Needy was the subject of a num-
Der of addresses delivered before the confer
ence class for the enlistment and training
If volunteers in charitable work. Rev. Jo-
seph ]. Mcguire presided and the speakers
were Mr.. s. w. Woodward, representing the
business men; Mr. John Joy Edison a bank
er; Prof y. II. Stuart. superintendent of
schools; Mrs. Giles 8. Rafter. a housekeep-
er; Miss II. l.. Washington, a visiting nurse
and Mr.. Daniel ODOnahue of the St. Vim
cent de Paul Society.
The first speaker of the evening was Mr.
Woodward, who spoke of many instances
where charity was misplaced, and illustrat-
ed his talk by telling of the evil of aiding
those who do not need help. saying that
some time ago, having some lumber to give
away. the Associated Charities furnished
the name of woman who was needy. The
speaker stated that the wood was taken to
the address given but that the woman re-
fused to receive the lumber unless it was
sawed and split. Mr.. Woodward expressed
the wish that the number of people who call
upon the business men for aid. whose cause
was more or less worthy. could be reduced.
He voiced the belief that the business men
Of the city We're willing TO give to support
hospitals ana charities. out Sald that the
stores were hesieged with numerous re-
quests for aid when the excuse for asking
for assistance, In many cases, was very
meager
Following Mr.. Woodward. Mr.. Edison re-
lated some of the experiences he had had
covering the period of fifteen years of his
connection with charities. He dwelt espe-
cially upon the work done during the hard
times in the District about ten years ago
in the distributing of goods and food to the
needy of the city. He spoke of the time
when Mr.. Woodward and himself had start
ed into the work when the Associated Char
tiles was so unpopular to render 1t al
most impossible to secure donations to it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24
Will Visit Chicago.

Justice Pritchard Of the Supreme Court Of
the District of Columbia and Mrs. Pritchard
will leave this city Thursday morning for
short trip to Chicago. They will return in
time for Justice Pritchard to preside at the
impaneling Of a jury for the next term in
Criminal Court No. next Tuesday morn
ing. The Jurors now sitting will be finally
discharged when court is adjourned to-
morrow,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24
TWENTY BODIES ARRIVE.
They Have Been Taken to Arlington
Where They Will Be Inferred.

Twenty of the bodies that reached New
York few days ago from the Philippines
on board the transport Sumner arrived in
this city this morning and were sent direct
to the National cemetery at Arlington,
where they will be buried No date has as
yet been fixed for the funeral ceremonies.
The remains of the other f1fty-seven men to
be inferred at the National cemetery are
expected to arrive in this city in day or
two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24
For Benefit Of Creditors.

William P. Hanlon. engaged in business
as grocer at 1444 32d street. this after
noon made an assignment for the benefit of
his creditors. Michael ]. Keane is named
assignee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24

John r. Groves. fireman in truck COM
pany. was kicked by q horse yesterday af-
ternoon and painfully injured. Several
bones In his right hand were fractured and
he was conveyed to the Emergency Hospi-
tai.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24

Another large shipment just re-
ceived of those excellent $1.50 Boots
we advertised last weeks styles
of Laced and Button single or
double Soles-with half heels,
military or Cuban heels, en- NJ
at. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. " =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24

The famous Re
silia" v emilia t ing
Shoes, in 5 styles of
Kid and Patent Ideal
Kid,-Shoes that make
Walking a perfect lux
ury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-21
DEPUTY FIRED IN
 THE NICK OF TIME Will Wood of Gadsden Shot
 Dead by Officer HAD RAISED A SHOTGUN Was Ordered to Drop the Weapon and on Refusal the Deputy Fired.
 Wood Had Said He Would
 Not Be Arrested.
HAD RAISED A SHOTGUN

Gadsden, May 2O-(special.)- has just reached Gadsden of the shooting Of Win Wood by Deputy Sheriff Cecil Grif- fin at Ballplay ten miles above Gadsden. about g o'clock this morning. Deputy Sheriff Griffin had a warrant for Wood, found in 1901, charging him with assault with intent to murder Arthur Rains by cutting his throat. Wood had just re- turned from Texas and was hiding. He had been warned by friends to leave, but he said he would kill any one at- tempting his arrest. Wood and a friend were blowing in a field when Griffin ap- preached. Wood was told by his friend to get his gun. and he started in a run for the gun that stood at the end of the cotton row. Griffin called halt and told him to let the gun alone. As he reached the gun and raised 1t Griffin fired with a .3S-calber pistol. The ball entered under the left shoulder and came out near the left nipple. Wood fell to the ground. then raised up and asked not to be shot again, as he was dying. Griffin returned to town and reported the shooting to the sheriff. No blameAttaches to Griffin as Wood was a desperate character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-21
PRATT CITY.
Several Items of Interest From the
 Prosperous Mining City.


 Pratt City, May 20.-(Special.)- The congregation of the Presbyterian church have extended a call to the Rev. ". w. Wolf, who is now at the Southwestern university, Nashville, Tenn MT Wolf's home is at Talla- dega, Ala.
 The Rev. J. w. Orr of Ensley will conduct the weekly prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church tomorrow evening.
 Mrs Thomas T. Guyton of Washing ton, D. C., was the guest of Mrs. J. E. Wood yesterday, and left last night for Kosciusko, Miss, to visit her mother.
 MT. and Mrs. J. c. McMurray re- turned today from Cullman county, where they have been visiting the parents of Mir McMurray.
 Dr. D. w. McNeil of Birmingham was the guest of his brother, P. M. McNeil, today.
 Mrs. M L. Smith of Birmingham is Lie guest of Mrs. Job Going
 Mrs Harrison of Birmingham was the guest of her son, George Harrison, yesterday.
 MT Vandegrif of Brancheyille stop ped in the city yesterday en route to New Orleans. He was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Nelms, during his stay here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-21
GADSDEN CLAY IS
 IN GREAT DEMAND
IT IS PECULIARLY ADAPTED FOR
 FURNACE INNINGS AND FOR PATCHING cUPoLAs-WoRK BE- GINS ON RAILROAD EXTENSION.

Gadsden, May 2O.-(special)-The clay exeavated from the foundation of the Stocks five-story building in this city is being shipped in car load lots to the Cen tral Foundry company at Bessemer. The core sand used at South Pittsburg, Chat tanooga, Bessemer. Tuscaloosa, Annston, and. in fact, all over the south, is gather ed by the operating companies in Gads- den The clay Is peculiarly adapted for core wash and for patching the eupolas. Following the lead of the local plant, great many are trying the economical plan of slaggng their furnaces at the iron spout. There is no clay except that found in this city which will hold the volume of iron in a trap necessary to carry off the slag on the side.
 The idea of practicing this plan is entire- ly due to the present mayor of Gadsden, Robert Campbell. He is the only man who has made a success of the work and of course he did it with the clay which first came to hand-that in the yards of the foundry. When the Central Foundry company moved its shops from here to Dt0FCiltl IL Of6di LO ui6 up tnt lOtdl yards for clay. Later it tried to buy a section of the sand beds of the Black Creek region, and to cap the climax 1t is said that it took Gadsden iron the cele- brated Consolidateds "Etowah" to make a satisfactory quality of hollowware for the contracts made while the shops were In Gadsden. All this is more interesting mh inc fact ia ponSfdprp1 that tho Com tral Foundry company announces its in tention to reopen the Gadsden plant to make steam radiators and steam fittings an industry which does not now exist south of Chicago.
 Work has begun on the improvements of the Gadsden Car and Machine company The addition was necessary to accommo- date the boiler making department which will be added to the plant This indus try was started on home capital and on a small scale, and has been enlarged and is now one of the most important industries in the state
 At a meeting of the Epworth League Sunday afternoon the following delegates were elected to attend the international Epworth League conference at Detroit, Mich. July 1923: Misses Frances Finney, Matte Morgan, Wormack, Messrs A. R. Brindley and R. l.. Crouch.
 Work on the branch railroad of the Chattanooga Southern was commenced Tuesday, diverging from the main line of the Chattanooga Southern about two miles north of Chesterfield. The incline will be more than a mile long with four miles or more on top of the mountain, making the entire length about seven miles They have built twenty-five or thirty dwelling houses at the mines.
 
 All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald En graving Department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-21
DECATUR
Large Slave Mill Located on the Bank
 of the Tennessee River.

Decatur May 20.-(Speeial)-O of the largest stave mills in the country has just located in this city on the Tennessee river front near the river bridge. The secretary and general manager is MT. Ticknor of Indianapolis, Ind. The com pany owns over twenty stave mills in Kentucky. Tennessee and Alabama, but this will be the largest one of all, and the product of the other mills, which is only in the rough, will be finished up here at this mill. This is one of the finest locations in the south for a stave min on account of the transportation facili- ties and the close proximity of almost inexhaustible timber suitable for the busi- ness.
 Harry Daniels and associates of Hunts vile have made arrangements to start a daily paper in,this city, and say they win get out the first issue early next week. For the present. at least, c. J. Hildreth of the Advertiser will print the paper in his office here. MT. Hildreth will con- tinue to print the New Decatur Adyer- tiser as heretofore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-21

And every form of PRIVATE DISEACG, sexual Weakness, etc., etc.. are cured un- der plain guarantee.
 All condolences held inviolate.
 Consultations at office or by mall in- vited without charge.
 Treatment by mail for those who can not visit us.
 No written prescriptions. We furnish all medicines.
 Question blanks for man or woman sent free on application.
 Our institute is thoroughly euuIpped with all modern surgical. electrical, x ,av violet ray. galvan faradc battery -alec+rie static machine. arc light cal nets and other modern electro and me- chanical therapeutic devices for aiding sus in the scientific treatment of chronic diseases.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Dozier is indorsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. o. T. Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profession. but we know him to ba a brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes from n family of prominent physicians, and with his full store of medical knowledse and his large experience in his profession can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head Of his profession.
 Offices, First avenue and Twenty-first street. Birmingham Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-21

of the Colored Baptist University Of Ala bama. located in Selma. Washington will speak at the Colored Baptist church at II a. m. and tickets of admission have been issued. so large a crowd is expected.
 Considerable speculation is being ln- dulged in in Selma relative to the forma- ton of the Southern Textile company. which was capitalized at s20.0OO0OO under the laws of New Jersey The question Is whether this Is the same concern that holds an option on the cawtnon and Es- tell cotton mills of this city. This Is com- plicated n c greater degree today by the statement that Henry Fries is not con nected with the company incorporated las. week.
 pr. A W Cawthon. president of the two mills here has been absent from the city for several days. His whereabouts are not stated, but he is expected home Friday, when some information will prob- ably be gained about the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-21
AND LADIES WHO
 ARE ON WAY TO ANNISTON

Item, Mobile. J. c. Cothran.
 Industrial News. Opelika, W. r. Wear and wife. Miss Ruth Wear, Miss Bethany Wilson, Walter Wilson.
 Journal. Selma. R. B. L.. Nell
 Labor Advocate. Birmingham, J. H. F. Mosley and wife.
 Leader, Roanoke, o. H. Stevenson. Ledger, Birmingham, J. J. Smith, Messenger, Troy, s. H. Blan and wife, Messenger, Blocton, George s. Rice. Messenger, Taladega, J. II. Johnston and wife.
 Mercury. Huntsville. R. L. ONeal and wife.
 News. Birmingham, Rufus N Rhodes, R. C.. Hiden.
 News, Brewton. w. D. Sowell.
 News. Andalusia. W. II. Jones, J. D.. McPherson, NJ. W. Barron.
 News, Brundldge W. E. Graves and wife. wife.
 News. Tuskegee, W. Hare.
 News. Hayneville. A w. Hall and wife. Reporter. Talladega. E. L. C.. Ward and wife.
 News-D Dispatch, Oneonta, J. H. Ketcham New Era. Wylam, J. A. West. News-Herald, Hartford, John s. Down. ing.
 outlook Alexander City Fitz o, Hooten. Our Southern Home, Livingston w. H. Lawrence and wife, Miss Julia Lawrence. Our Mountain Home Talladega, J. c. Williams and wife
 Press, Centreville, L. H, Nunnalee and wife.
 Post Opelika, R. w German and wife. Post, Headland, E. A. Turner and wife. Progress, Prattville. H. S. Doster, l.. l.. Chapman and wife, Miss Mary Chapman. Progress, Sylacauga. J. J. Hunter and daughters Misses Kate and Minnie Hun ter
 Progressive Age, scottsboro, L. |. Brown.
 Reporter Linden, J. E. Hecker and wife. Record. Greensboro. Lee Otis and wife. Reaper, Sheffield o. E. Comstoek, Sr., ]. B. Spruance, wife and daughter, Miss Florence Spruance.
 Republican, Huntsville. F. F. Conway and wife Republican, Jacksonville, E. w Molli- campe, w l.. Mollicampe.
 Star. Annstor. T. R. Gordan and wife. Star, Ozark, Joe II. Adams, l.. B. Mar tin.
 Sun, Lafayette. A. w. Holstun, Misses Maude and Bessie Holstun. Sun. Livingston, c. H. Allen, Misses Kate and Lillian Allen.
 Standard. Marion. c. H. Greer.
 Standard-N ews, Edwardsville w. H. Brown.
 Sentinel, Montevallo, H. F. Whitaker and wife.
 siftings, Dothan. T. E. Williams. A. L. Williams and wife.
 Southern Baptist, Birmingham, Frank Willis Barnett and wife.
 Southwestern Presbyterian, Blrming- Lo,, Gpadacor and daughtprs Miss es Hattie and lone Snedecor.
 Times, Florence. M, W. Camper and wife.
 Times-Gazette Tuscaloosa. Tom Garner. Times, Birmingham II. A Wilson and wife.
 Times, Russellville. w. H. Norris and daughters, Misses Ella and Janette Nor ris.
 Times, Citronelle, Mrs Mildred B. Pierce.
 Times, Fruithurst. Mrs. uH. L. Assel- tine.
 Times. Camp Hill, w. H. Payne, Jr. Times, Hartford J. M. Riley. Times-News, Gadsden, w. H. and c. b. Meeks.
 Tribune. ozark, II. L. Martin and L. S. Deal.
 Tri-County Weekly. Tallassee, F. L. Me Kensie.
 Tribune Gazette. Cullman. Joe Hewlette and wife
 Watchman, Greensboro. w. E. W. Yerby and sister, Miss Annie Yerbyr Whig and Observer. Mrs. J. Dubolse Rutherford, Oliver 4.utherford.
 West albanian, Carrollton, w. N Dale, Miss Ada Dale.
 West Alabama Breeze Northport, J. T. Beale, John R. Beale, Miss Jennie Beale. Vineyardist, Fruithurst, S. l.. B. Blacke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-21
WAY Is NOW CLEAR
 FOR THE NEW LINE Agreement Means Line From Birmingham to Atlanta IS PART OF THE SEAB0ARD Recess Committee of the Senate Is Busy Looking Over House Bills,
 But So Far Find Them Very
 Carefully Drawn.
IS PART OF THE SEABoARD

Montgomery, May 20. - tspeeial) = A declaration of agreement of eonsolida- tion filed in the office of the secretary of state by the East and West Railroad company and the ChattahoGahee Termi- nal railway paves the way for the build ing of the Atlanta and Birmingham Air Line railway. This line is to extend from Birmingham to Atlanta, and is under stood to be really an extension of the Seaboard Air Line
 The East and West Railway company was organized under the laws of Ala bama and Georgia. and the chattahoo- chee Terminal company was organized under the laws of Georgia.
 The East and West Railroad company was chartered for the purpose of owning and operating the railroad formerly of the East and West Railroad of Alabama, extending from Birmingham eastward to Cartersville Ga, and the Chattahoochee Terminal was chartered for the purpose of constructing. equipping, maintaining and operating railroad from a point near Atlanta to point at or near Mari etta, Cobb county Georgia.
 The capital stock is fixed at $1,525,ooO and the number of shares Is fixed at 15,- 250, the value of each share to be $iO0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-21
Congressman Mahon From PennsyI-
 Vania.

Congressman Mahon From Pennsyl-
 Vania.
 Congressman Thad. M. Mahon, of Chambersburg. Pa, writes:
 q take pleasure in commenting your Peruna as a substantial tonic and great catarrh remedy"
 THAD. M. MAHON. Congressman Barham From California. Congressman J. A. Barham, of Santa Rosa. California, writes:
 At the solicitation of a friend 1 used your Peruna, and can cheerfully recommend it as an excellent remedy for all catarrhal troubles. It is indeed a wonderful medicine"
 J. A. BARHAM. Congressman Brookshire From Indiana. Congressman E. V. Brookshire, from Indiana, in a recent letter from Wash ington, D. C., says:
 From what my friends say, Peruna is good tonic and safe catarrh cure" E. w. BROOKSHlRE. Congressman Sparkman From Florida. Congressman s. M. Sparkman, from Tampa, Florida, writes:
 q can endorse Peruna as first-rate tonic. and a very effective cure for catarrh." s. M. SPARkMAN. Men of prominence all over the United States are recommending Pe- runa. Over fifty members of Congress have written their endorsement of 1t. Scores of other government officials speak in high praise of it. Thousands of people in the humbIer walks of life rely upon 1t as family medicine. Send for free book of testimonials.
 If you do not derive prompt and sat isfactory results from the use of Pe- runa. write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President oi The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-21
ANNUAL CONVENTION.
Southeastern Tariff Association Is Now
 In Session.


 Old Point Comfort. Va. May 2O.-The annual convention of the Southeastern Tariff association met here today. Three sessions were held and the association will remain in session until tomorrow
 The report of President William E. Chapin of Atlanta. was read at the morn ing meeting. A committee of twenty-five was appointed to consider the report and make such recommendations upon 1t as they deem wise.
 The afternoon session was devoted largely to the discussion of cotton risks.
 The night meeting was given over to various matters of no general interest. It is understood that an agreement will be reached tomorrow on the proposed higher rates of insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-21

Anniston, May 20-(Speeial.) 1.-The fol- lowing list of members. accompanied by their ladies. who will attend the thirty second annual session of the Alabama Press association at Anniston on May 21 and 22, has been received: President, W. E. W. Yerby, watehman, Greensboro.
 First vice president, c. II. Greer, Stand ard Marion.
 Third vice president. S. P. West Chris tian Advocate. Birmingham. Fourth vice president, John F. cothran, Item, Mobile.
 Secretary, J. A. Rountree, Dixie Manu- facturer Birmingham.
 Treasurer. J. c. Orr, IT., Alabama En- qulrer, Hartselle.
 Orator Max Hamburger, Herald, Mo bile
 Essayist, Mrs. Mildred B. Pierce, Times, Citronelle. Poet. R. G. Hidden, News, Birmingham. Historian, W. W. Screws. Advertiser, Montgomery
 Life Member. Isaac Barr, Gazette, Florence.
 Members.
 Advertiser, Montgomery, w W. Screws, Miss Nell Williams.
 Advertiser. Decatur, c. J. Hildreth and wife. Harold Hildreth.
 Advocate, Greenville, J. B. Stanley, Miss Irene Stanley.
 Age-Herald, Birmingham R. c. Smith, IL s. Williams.
 Alabema Beacon, Greensboro, H. G. Benners and wife.
 Alabama Christian Advocate, Birming- ham, s. r. West and wife Miss Mary Moore.
 Alabama Medical Journal, Birmingham. J. c. LeGrande and wife, Miss Bessie LeGrande.
 Alabama Enquirer, Hartselle, J. c. Orr and wife.
 Alabama Knight and Odd Fellow, Mont gomery, Jacob Pepperman and wife. American Newspaper Union, Birming- ham, D. J. Carter and wife, Mrs. l. II. Beck.
 Banner. Clanton. Frank Critchton. Banner, Fayette, s. II. Morris and wife.
 Breeze. Warrior, S. c. Davidson and daughter Miss Viola Davidson.
 Breeze, Union Springs, J. c. Lawrence and wife.
 Bessemer Weekly, w. H. H. Judson and wife, Misses Grace and Lula Judson, J. H. Hard and wife
 Courier, Birmingham E. Lesser. Max Karpeles.
 Critic. Luverne. H. Y. Brooke and wife. Chronicle, Stevenson, J. H. Vaught and daughter, Miss Monte Vaught.
 Clipper, Elba, M. s. Cronichael and wife, A. R. Powell
 Dixie Manufacturer. Birmingham, J. A. Rountree and wife
 Dispatch. Demopolis, W. M Tucker Dispatch, Tuscumbis, O. G. Simpson. Democrat, iCullman, s. L. Fuller and wife, J. R. Rowsson.
 Democrat, Athens, R. H. Walker and wife, Miss Jennie Walker.
 Democrat, Eutaw, F. G. Steele, Miss Sallie Steele.
 Democrat, Grove Hill. Isaac Grant. Eagle. Jasper. J. c. Norwood and wife. Echo, Thomasvllle, A. B. Tucker and wife.
 Enterprise, Ensey. L. P. Hill. Enterprise, Carbon Hill, E. J. McNatt and daughter, Miss Edna McNatt. Evening Journal, Gadsden, w. s. Grif- filth and wife.
 Educational Exchange, Birmingham, J. NJ. Dewberry and wife.
 Endeavorer, Birmingham E. A. Smith and wife.
 Hot Blast, Annlston. Milton A. Smith and wife.
 Herald, Mobile, Max Hamburger Herald, Bessemer, Phil Painter. Herald, Wetumpka, H. H. Golson. H. R.. Golson and wife, Miss Sadie Golson. Herald, Ensley G. w. Reid and wife. Hustler, Hanceville. Mrs. Julia 10. Gill; lespe Miss Simmons.
 Home Journal, Dothan, E. N. Winters and wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-21
Fertilizer Company Elects Officers.

Florence, May o.-(special.) )-The Ten nessee Valley Fertilizer factory had the annual election of officers yesterday after noon, at which the following officers were named: President, John w. Fry of Colum- bia, Tenn; secretary, J. B. Wheeler, Rut- land, Vt; general manager Lee Ashcroft, Florence; attorney, John T. Ashcroft, Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-21
Capital Stock Decreased.

Gregory L. and H. T. Smith attorneys of Mobile, today filed in the office of the secretary of state notice of the decrease of the capital stock of the Mexican Trust company from s25O0.OO0 to $1 GOO 900. as re- quired by an amendment to the code re- quring all corporations organized under special act of the legislature to give notice of any change in their capital stock.