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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-21
BIRMINGHAM GETS COLLEGE.
Freedman's Aid and Southern Educa-
 ton Society to Erect Building.

It has been announced that the Bir- mingham district has been selected as the location for the college to be erected by the Freedman's Aid and Southern Educa- ton society, which is an organization of the North M. E. church.
 The headquarters of the organizatio are in Cincinnati and 1t has been learned that numerous arguments were made by rival cities against Birmingham, 1t being set forth that it was such wicked place that 1t would not do as a location for college that aimed to improve the morals of It's students
 It is now thought that steps will be taken at once by the representatives of the society to secure a suitable location for the institution, and after the purchase of the site it is said that building will be erected at a cost of $5O. GOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-21
Petitions in Rankruntcx.

The following petitions in voluntary bankruptcy were yesterday filed in the of- flee of the United States Circuit court clerk:
 Guy F. Lytle of Birmingham, with lia- bilities of s113.50 and $2O assets.
 Robert Jackson of Avondale, with lia- bilities of s67f9O and assets of SIP.
 Henry Jones of Coalburg, with liabili- ties of s143. 55 and assets of ss.
 Edward C. Doyal of Birmingham, with liabilities of s19S.So and assets of s2O.
 Frank Rosamond of Adger, with liabil- ities of s1O10 and sS5 assets.
 B. F. Lewis, general merchandise, of Livingston. Sumter county, with lisbili- ties of $1561.s1 and assets of s9s527.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-21
SECOND REGIMENT WILL
 ENCAMP IN MONTGOMERY

It has been decided by Col P. H. Graves of the Second regiment, A. N. G., to hold the annual encampment in Montgomery Instead of Birmingham, as he had an- nonnced.
 The reason given is that the railroad fares will amount to $1000 more if the regiment comes to Birmingham than it would if 1t goes to Montgomery.
 It has also been stated that the action eneampment at that place had something to do with the matter. This is not true. as it seems that the general sentiment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-21
Nearo Killed By Train.

Joe NoseIey. negro. was run over and killed by an Alabama Great Southern train Saturday night at Woodstock. He was lying across the tracks and was struck by the Meridian accommodation. It has been suggested that the negro was shot a short time before he was struck by the train and his body placed on the track 10 hide the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-21

of the people is in favor of the encamp- ment. according to Capt J. D. Elliott, quartermaster of the regiment.
 Captain Elliott states that he has found that the people of East Lake want the regiment. He also states that Birming- ham came up with her end of the money and that $500 was raised for the encump- ment This. he states. was as good as gold in any bank in the city and that any bank would have advanced the amount on the promises secured. He said that It was not lack of money from Birming- ham which caused the change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-21
Judqe Jones WllI Walt.

Montgomery, July 2O.-tSpecial. )-Judge Jones will not take any action in the re- quest for the appointment of receiver for the Southern Car and Foundry com pany of Birmingham earlier than Friday, as he cannot reach that case before that day
 He received a letter today from Judge Clarke of the Eastern district of Tennes- see stating that he had named a receiver for the company and advising that he and Judge Jones cooperate in the mat ter for the best interest of all the per- sons interested. In view of this request from Judge Clarke, it may be anticipated that in case Judge Jones should name receiver that. his appointee or the Ten nesseean would be treated as ansilary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-21
WOODLAWN TO HAVE
 ANOTHER ELECTION
FACTIONS IN CITY COUNCIL GAN NOT AGREE, AND A TOWN MAR. sHAL WILL HAVE TO BE ELECT ED BY THE PEOPLE.

A week from next Saturday an elec- tion will be held in Woodawn to decide who shall be the town marshal. The two factions in the city council have tied on the vote for marshal, and it is impossible for them to elect a man.
 There will be two men on the ticket, one from each of the factions. J. B. San differ, the present marshall will be on the Burris club ticket. His opponent has not yet been decided on by the Citizens tick ct. but it will be either MT. Allison or Mir Bouy. The fight will be hard one.
 Ever since the recent election when a new faction went out against the admin istration in cnarge at the time and elect ed just one-half the aldermanic board there has been fight between the two factions. This will be the last of the of fees to be filled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
East Lake.


 During the past four weeks the Weston Darlington Stock company have demon- strated their ability to give remarkably fine performances. Young Mrs. Win throp" last evening was better done than any of the previous pieces. MT. Weston played Douglas most artistically. His reading is always natural. Mir Banker succeeded well with Mir. Buxton Scott, a good part. It is one of the very best. and Banker did 1t to a nicety. Mir. Botter made clever Herbert, and his scenes with Miss Proctor as the blind sister of Mrs. Winthrop were very cleverly ren- dered.
 Miss Darlington played the title role delightfully."- and renewed her big success of last season.
 The play will run throughout the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-21
chsmbermaid Arrested.

Rebecca Hill. chambermaid in the Morris hotel, was arrested yesterday by Policeman Nix on a charge of grand lar ceny. She Is accused of stealing q BIO sample skirt from the room of F. W. Mc- Lean, traveling man. She says she Is not guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-21
RoBBER sNATcHEs PURSE.
Mrs. William Banks Attacked By a Highwayman Near College Station.

A highwayman snatched a purse con- taining about $25 in money and some val uables from Mrs. William Banks near her home at College station. in East Lake, Saturday night. She screamed for help, but the highwayman made his escape.
 Mrs. Banks arm was severely wrenched by the highwayman. ana she is suffering from nervous shock She had kept her store open last Saturday night at Wood lawn and was en route home when she was attacked She had just allghted from the car was within a short distance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-21
FUNERAL N0TlCE.

The friends and acquaintances of Mir. and Mrs. D. II. Belmore are requested to attend the funeral of their daughter, Mary Margurate, at St. Paurs church at 10 o'clock this morning
 Pallbearers: Al. Bromberger. John Ha- ran. Champ Yeager. MT. Robertson.
 Died July 19. 1903 2525 Fourth avenue of diptheria.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-21
TO HAVE SINGING CONVENTION.
w. Q. Paris Elected Chairman and W..
 B. Williams Secretary.

The organization of the Jefferson county singing convention was perfected at Pow derly last Sunday and the following off, cers were elected: ". D. Paris, chair man; W. B. Williams of Irondale, secre- tary and treasurer.
 The first session of the convention will be held at the Pine Grove Baptist church near Gate City on Saturday and Sunday, including the second Sunday in septem- ber
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-21
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mars BelImore.

Mary Bellmore, the 9-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. D. H. Bellmore, died yes terday at their residence, 2525 Fourth ave nue The funeral services will take place from the residence today and the inter ment will be in Elm Leaf cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-21

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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-03-05
"Lent" in History

1t ia not generally known that
Lent, the springside fast OF forty
days ending with Easter, owes it's
English name to the Anglo. Saxon
lenctep, meaning "spring" Ia
medieval times lencten became
softened into lentep, and then
lent.
According to some authorities
the fast was originated by the
apostles of Christ, while others
consider that it was originated by
the early Christian church. What
ev r The story of it's origin, Its OBJ
jeot was to prepare church-goers
for the great anniversaries OF
Chiist's cruci6xion and resurrection,
and its period is supposed TO have
been determined by the duration
forty days-of Christie fast in the
wilderness.
10 the fourth century a sentiment
arose in the Christian church favor.
ing the extension of the period.
The Western branch of the church
made the fast extend through fifty
days, and the eastern branch
through seventy days. In 7l5 the
Western church fixed the beginning
Of the fast on sash Wednesday,"
thus making the period once more
forty days.
There is considerable uncert ainty
regarding the nature OF the obliga-
ton OF the fast in the early church.
But it is supposed that until the
last week of the period fasting was
voluntary. On that week, early
named "Holy Week." it was obliga-
tory, and the Council of Toledo,
held in GAG, for babe the use OF flesh
meat. Wine and oil were also pro-
hibited, and in the Greek or East
srn church are still prohibited on
fast days.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-03-05
Colds are Contagious

Common colds, according 10 q
study made by Dr.J Zshorsky, are
contagious, and he takes exception
to the theory that they are caused
merely by local congestions. Exam
nations which the physician
has conducted, have revealed, he
says, the presence OF the bacillus
inAuepzs, and the varying condi-
tions which follow taking cold are
really due to the varying virulence
and character If bacteria.
DR. zshorsky adds that the ex-
periences OF physicians in schools,
horpitals aud asylums have shown
that colds are communicable and
that the family doctor who has
watched the development of enc
CASE after another in one house
should appreciate the truth OF the
contagion theory.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-03-05
Moving a Mansion

Boston, Mass-When j M Long
year, a millionaire mine owner, be.
came disgruntled with Marquette.
Mich, and settled upon Brookline,
as bis future residence he decided
to bring with him bis I've hundred
thousand dollar mansion. probably
the finest house in the Michigan
town. The work of taking down
the big sandstone structure has al
ready begun. There is no haste
about the work. Each workman
has his own particular work to do,
each squad has bright, alert fore
man over it, who allows nothing to
skip his attention, and every check
ing number that is put upon each
piece of material as fast as it is
taken from the building must have
his approval and sanction.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-03-05

The INDEPENDENT DO cents per
month.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-03-05

Call and inspect the beautiful and
useful display OF goods for pres.
ents or for personal use and adorn.
ment.
Love Building, $50 Fort Street.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-03-05

N~- Parties Wishing to dispose oe ri
eihprin tvna,ssarr
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-16
REVIEW NEXT MONDAY
North Atlantic Squadron Will Be
Inspected by President
Roosevelt.

Oyster Bay. L. l.. Aug. 15.-Arrange-
ments have practically been completed
for the review and inspection in Long
Island sound by President Roosevelt
Of the North Atlantic fleet next Mon
day.
President Roosevelt will review the
fleet from the bridge of the auxiliary
cruiser Mayflower. On that boat as the
guests of the president will be Admiral
Dewey, Admiral Taylor, Admiral Rod
gers, Captain. BTownson, General
Chaffee, Sir Thomas Upton, Colonel
Sharman Crawford, c. Oliver Iselin,
Butler Duncan, Captain Woodbury.
Kane and Commodore Bourne Of the
New York Yacht club.
The review will begin at a. m. and
the ceremony viii probably not be con-
cluded until 2:30 D. m.
The following vessels will take part
in the review: Battleships Kearsarge.
Alabama. Illinois and Texas, cruisers
Baltimore. Olympia. Yankee. Prairie.
Topeka and Panther and a fiotilla Of
torpedo boats.
The president expresses regret at the
accident to the Massachusetts which
detained that ship and the Indiana in
the north.
General Robert Shaw Oliver, recently
appointed assistant secretary of war.
arrived today to confer with the presi-
dent in regard to his new duties.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-16
THIRSTING FOR BLOOD
Pittsburg Police Watching For a
Crazy New Yorker Who Has
Made Threats.

Pittsburg. Aug. 15.-Oficers were
present at East Liberty and Union sta
tons today watching for the coming
of Prof Edwin T. Osbaldestan from
New York, for whom a warrant has
been issued on a charge of threaten
ing the life of Mrs. +. LUCAS, but he
did not arrive. Obaldestan formerly
lived here and was very attentive to
Mrs. LUCAS, who was then unmarried.
Eighteen months ago she left for
Oberstein, Germany. Osbaldestan fol-
lowed soon after. and finding her in
the company of a man, it is alleged.
shot and killed him. He was arrested
but adjudged insane and released. The
young woman then returned to Pitts
burg and married +. LUCAS, superin-
tendent of a chemical company. Yes
terday Mrs. LUCAS received a letter in
closing pieces of blood soaked clothing.
through which bullet holes scorched
with powder were visible. The letter
stated that the trouble had been re-
moved to America and would all have
TO be gone over again. ending: II will
come to Pittsburg to find you. I send
you some Of the life's blood of my last
victim" Mrs. LUCAS house is guarded
by officers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-16
ONE THOUSAND
SHOTS FIRED
Desperate Battle in the Streets
of RenWood, W. Va.
UNION TROUBLES THE CAUSE
POLICE FINALLY SUCCEEDED IN
RESTORING ORDER.
UNION TROUBLES The CAUSE

WHEELING. w. Va, Aug. 16.-From
w 8 o'clock last night until /
O'Clock this Sunday morning
the strt It's of Renwood were the scene
Of a wild riot The striking machine
lists and the non-union men who re-
placed them at the Riverside plant Of
the National Tube company clashed
and many shots were exchanged.
For fouI hours an indiscriminate bat
Tie ragged between the two forces. Al
though LOCO shots were fired. only two
men are known to be wounded by the
flying bullets. Clay Hoover, a passeT-
by, was struck in the left knee. and
another man was wounded in the leg
He was quickly carried off by the
strikers, and his name could not be
learned
The beginning Of the hostilities as
serted itself when an aged man was
set upon and bSdly beaten by a crowd
Of strikers. He is in a serious con-
ditiOn.
This was followed by two other as
saults upon nOn-union men. who were
terribly beaten on their way home
from work. The union men armed
themselves and battle lines were drawn.
At 3 o'clock this morning the police
succeeded in dispensing the warring
factions and the streets were deserted
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-16
Wouldn't See kid" McOu Put 1t On SOL the SuqQsr Like This?
WRECK ON RIO GRANDE
Passenger Train Went Through q
Bridge Near NathrOp, CoIO.-
Several Persons Injured.

Buena Vista, Colo, Aug. 15.-At 1890
last night Denver & Rio Grande pas
senger train No 1. which left Denver
at $3.50 a m. went through a bridge
near Nathrop, eight miles east of here,
causing the injury of fourteen passen-
gers.
The most seriously injured:
Mrs. Hopkins. Albion. o.. bad cut left
eye and internal injuries: Mrs. Lather,
Pittsburg. face badly cut, slight inter-
nal injuries; Mrs. C. K. Knapp, Mil
waukee. sprained knee, badly lacerated
leg; Mrs. J. P. Knapp, Milwaukee.
right leg broken; Fred B. Rizer, San
Francisco, badly bruised about head
and face: Mr.. Benning. COrydOn. Ia.
slightly injured about face and head
c. Comfy, Eldorado, Kan. severe
bruises about head: J. d. Smith, Mus
catine, Ia, slight injuries about body;
b. O. Brown, New York City, badly
sprained knee; r. o. Pavilla. Wash
ingtCn, right arm badly injured
The wreck occurred on a bridge
weakened by the flood. which last night
was almost a cloudburst. The first en-
CINE Of the double-header passed the
bridge and the second got over except
ing the tender. The baggage car went
through and was smashed TO kindllng.
The baggageman jumped and was not
injured. The smoker and chair ear
were turned partly over The passen-
gers injured were mostly in the tourist
sleeper, which was turned on its side
in the ravine. The dining car and two
sleepers remained on the track, and the
diner was converted into a hospital car.
A wrecking train with number of
physicians was hurried from Buena
Vista at 11:30 o'clock. and it was not
until 3:15 this morning that the in
Jured were brought here. That many
were not killed outright was marvel
Gus.
On the Colorado & Southern near
SchWanders, six miles west of here. a
wreck was reported at o'clock this
morning. The engineer and fireman are
reported seriously injured. Further de-
tails have not been received here.
The passengers who are badly injured
were removed today TO the hospital at
Salida, Five Of them are reported to be
in serious condition from internal in
1uries. They are:
Mrs. Hopkins. Albion. o.: Mrs. L. II.
] ather, PittsbUrg. Kan: Mr.. and Mrs.
II. ]. Kapp. Milwaukee, and John ID.
Smith, Muscatine Ia
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-16
FRIENDLY COMPETITION. "
Struggle of Steamship Companies For
Boston Trade.

New York, Aug. 15.-Word was received
from England tonight by the White Star
line that the Mediterranean service run
ming from Boston had been turned over
To the White Star. Commenting on this
the Herald tomorrow will say:
That there is TO be a struggle lasting in
definitely between the international Mer-
camille Marine company and the CUnard
Steamship company is cVinCed by the
fact that the Cunard cOmpany's an
nOuncement of a new Mediterranean
service from Boston is met by a counter
statement from the White Star line that
it. too. would have a similar service from
the same port.
For two years the Dominion line which
is part Of the steamship combine,
has operated a line to Mediterranean
ports. and had the Boston field TO itself
The White Star line now says that II
viii take over the Dominion line service.
improve IL and bring il to so high a
standard that the available Cunard ships
may be Outclassed. An official OF tho
friendly competition.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-16
AGED WOMAN LOST ON
HER WAY TO TIE COAST

San Francisco. Aug. 15.-Mrs. Ellen
Kelleher. aged 20 years. Of Lawrence
Mass. who left that place on July q
for this city. has mysteriously dropped
out of sight The last heard Of her
was when a coupon attached to her
railroad ticket was taken IN between
Albany and Buffalo. n. Y. Since then
all trace of her has been lost. Her
baggage arrived here in due time, and
several drafts addressed to her have
been received. She was accustomed to
travelling. having crossed the continent
several times
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-16
GALL FOOLS ARE NOT YET DEAD
Vice Chancellor Ptney of New Jersey Has Strong Opinions Con-
corning the Lambs Sheared on Wall
Street.

NEWARK, n. J., Aug. 15.-Argument
~ in the application for the appoint
ment q a receiver for the Univer-
sal Tobacco company was resumed to-
day before Vice Chancellor Pitney by
Attorney General McCarter of counsel
for the defendant corporation Nc
Carter said that the fact that the cor
pOration wanted more capital was no
proof Of insolvency. He asked
Where are those men vino have made
millions out of the scheme by selling
out0''
Vice Chancellor Pitney, interrupting.
said: I do not quite agree with cOun-
sci that many made millions. l as
sumo that they made about $500 900.
less expenses. What they got beyond
that was by cheating somebody"
Wheeler II. Peckham followed for the
defense. He began ~ rl.ding the test
of the new Massachusetts, corporation
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-16
DANCES BARRED
FROM SCHOOLS
Supreme Court Grants injunction
Against Such Use.
AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY
TRUSTEES FORBIDDEN TO OPEN
BUILDINGS TO PRIVATE USE.

A SCHOOL house cannot be used for
\ public and private dances because
it is against public policy. accord
ing to an opinion handed down yester-
day by Justice AIcCarty in the supreme
court. which ruling was concurred in
by Chief Justice Baskin and Associate
Justice Bartch.
The case is entitled Lewis Lewis vs..
j. Y. Bateman and Benjamin Bates.
Lewis, who is a resident and taxpayer
in the Alpine school district. Utah
county. commenced the action aga inst
two Of the trustees to restrain them
from permitting the public school
house. the property Of the district to
be opened and used for public and pri-
vate dances. Tt was shown in the tran
script of appeal that it was the inten-
ton of the trustees TO unscrew the
seats, pile them up in a heap in the
east end Of the hallway and then use
the school room as a dance hall.
a temporary restraining order was is
sued by Judge MariOneaux preventing
The two trustees from permitting the
removal Of the seats pending a DISPOSE
ton of the case. When il came to trial
the injunction was dissolved and Lewis
complaint was dismissed. From that
Judgment Lewis appealed to the state
supreme court His contention was sus-
tanned, the lower court being reversed
Reasoning Of Court.
After stating the facts in the case.
Justice McCarty says:
The only question involved in this
case is, have the trustees Of a school
district the legal right and power to
permit public school house. which is
the property of such district. and which
is used for school purposes. to be used
Tor holding public and private dances,
use which is in no way connected
with the school, and which would not
promote or advance its interests, but.
on the contrary. the effect. if any,
would necessarily be inimical and det-
rlmental to schools
&fhe Judge holds that the private use
Which 1t IS proposed to make of tbs
public school building is unauthorized
and contrary to public policy. as it
would IN effect be a Misrepresentation
Of trust property, and it would also be
opposed to the principle that the SOW
ereignty cannot tax its citizens for pri-
Vate purposes.
No Private Use Allowed.
The Judge then adds:
1t must be conceded that neither the
state nor any political subdivision
thereof could legally levy and collect a.
tax for the purpose Of building a dance
nan and should such thing be at
tempted any taxpayer whose property
would be subject 70 such a tax could
bring an action in court Of equity and
restrain its collection. This being so.
II necessarily follows that a board Of
trustees have no right. and it would
be in violation Of their sworn duty for
them. as is proposed in this case. to. in
effect. convert a public school building
into public and private dance hall.
Not only would the proposed use
OF the school building be opposed. as
above stated, to public policy. but in
direct violation of ;he provisions of the
statute under which the defendants at
tempt TO justify and defend their ac-