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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
SELMA.
City Council Having Hard Time With
 a Salary Ordinance.

Selma, March 17.-(Special.) 1.-The city council of Selma has been playing battledore and shuttlecock with an ordi- nance regulating the salaries of city off, cers ever since its meeting in December. At that meeting the license schedule was adopted and many raises were made The council adopted a salary schedule to go
 into effect on May in which reductions amounting to about S150O per annum were made, this being done as sort of offset to the raises in licenses. However, before the council adjourned the friends of the measure unsuspectingly reconsidered the vote by which the ordinance was adopted to correct some trivial matter and then when a motion was made to suspend the rules to again place the ordinance on it's passage the objection of one council man carried 1t over month. The next month there was held no meeting and nance came up and an amendment was offered by one of its friends relative to the salaries of hostlers, and 1t was substituted that all salaries remain the same as here tofore and the substitute was adopted. Then. in the excitement which followed. the vote being a tie and the president voting for the substitute, the ordinance was not finally disposed of but left sus- pended like Mahomets coffin, betwixt heaven and earth. Last night the coun- cil again took up the ordinance and by vote of four to three had adopted all but one section, making sundry reduc- tions, when the opponents to the measure deliberately broke the quorum and the ordinance was again left suspended in the air.
 This action of the council and some thing of a sensation in the amount of meat and meal purchased to feed the city prisoners has made last nights ses- sion of the city fathers the ruling topic today on the streets.
 Carnegie library for Selma seems assured The Selma Library association has had considerable correspondence rel alive to the matter and the stage has been reached when the guarantee of ma iR- tenance was asked by MT. Carnegie. Accordingly the city council last night appropriated 5000 annually for the main- tenance of the library. MT. Carnegie mas been asked for s1O.0O0 and there is 'ittie room to doubt that 1t will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
CAPITAL FULL IF
 SCHOOL BOOK MEN State Text Book Commission Holds Its First Session WILL ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Representatives of the Various Book Concern Invited to Appear Before
 Board and Give Ideas on
 Securing Bids.
WILL ADVERTISE FOR BIDS

Montgomery, March 1Z-(Speeial. 1.-The state capital has been flooded with school book men today. The state text book commission held it's first session in the office of State Superintendent Hill, and while 1t had been stated from the outset that this first meeting was purely for the purpose of organization, the school book men were on hand to watch their inter- ests.
 The state board is composed of the gov ernor, Superintendent Hill, President Abercrombie of the University of Ala bama, President Thach of the Alabama Polytechnic institute, and President Pe- terson of the Girls Industrial school. An of the members were present at todays meeting, though a pressure of official duties prevented the governor remaining with the other members through the ses- sion. It required but a few moments for the commission to organize this morning, and after organization as provided by law adjournment was had until o'clock this afternoon.
 At the afternoon session the commits sion invited the representatives of the several book concerns before 1t for the purpose of ascertaining their ideas as to the method of advertising for bids, the time that would be required to furnish the books, etc. The book men before the board were as follows:
 List of Book Men.
 James K. Powers, representative of B. F. Johnson & Co.,; l.. B. Robeson. of Ginn & Co.,; G. w. Duncan, of the Uni versity Publishing company; J. D. Mat lock, of the American Book company; L. H. Putney, of the MeMillan company; F. H. McMichael, of Maynard, Merrill & Co.,; H. Stevenson, of Silver, Burdette & Co, and s. J. Cole, of Ginn & Co. It seemed to be the concensus of opin- ion with the look men that they could i fill orders for books as provided in the law with about sixty days of notice. and the advertisement for bids will be so wcrded as to furnish this time and have the books ready for the opening of the schools next fall. The board will prob ably conclude the work of the first meet ing by tomorrow morning They will probably agree to advertise for bids for period of thirty days, and at the ex- piration of this time, the board will again meet and turn over the samples submit ted to the sub-commission. The sub commission has thirty days in which to examine the samples and report back to | the first commission. The commission will then meet and award the contracts | This meeting, 1t is estimated, will be held | about the 18th of June. The governor | will probably name the members of the l sub-commission Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
KLOTZ & GOLDMAN.
MONTGOMERY BANKS
 MAY CONSOLIDATE
MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS, AND | THE FARLEY NATIONAL WILL l LIKELY BE coMBlNED-REY- NoLDS PLANS.

Montgomery. March 17.-(special)- There is considerable interest in banking circles today over the resignation of Thomas J. Reynolds as teller of the Merchants and Planters bank Reynolds was a large stockholder in the bank but he sold his stock a few days ago and it is asserted that a new bank is to be organized backed by Reynolds, 8. Roman and the Pelzers.
 It is also asserted that within the next few days the Merchants and Planters bank will consolidate with the Farley National bank. This would make a strong combination. furnishing a capital stock of five hundred thousand dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18

with kidney trouble ? Does your back ache? Do you feel bad all over and can't tell ex- actly what's the matter? Have you tried medicines or doctor S without benefit? Are you about discouraged ? Then do as I did and get well-Use Dr. Kil- mer's Swamp-Rootl I know it will cure you.p
 If he did this, would you believe him?
 Wouldn't you, if you were a sufferer, follow his advice, knowing that he bore living, sentient, vital testimony to the wonderful virtues of this great natural remedy?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
NORTH ALABAMA FURNACE CO
Notice to Stockholders of North Ala
 bama Furnace Company.

In accordance with the bylaws, notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the North Ala bama Furnace company, will be held at the offices of the company, in Birming ham, Ala. on Wednesday, April 1, 1903. at II o'clock a. m. to elect directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as nay come before the meeting.
 Books for the transfer of stock will be closed March 21, 1903 at 12 o'clock noon to April 4, 19O3 at 10 o'clock a. m.
 J. ". MQUEEN, 3-11-6t-wed-sat Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
NATURES GREATEST AID TO THE sUFFI

zens. Dr. J. H. Edwards, Dr. w. s. Rountree, MT ". J. Stacey and several others responded. Public sentiment seemed to be in favor of the library. The board of education promised to furnish room in the public school building for the use of the library Music was rendered by the children of the. public school and the Methodist choir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
Wreck Caused By Fog.

san Antonio. Tex. March 17-Tnterna. lionai and Greatnorthern passenger No. D. south bound, which was due to arrive In San Antonio at 73O o'clock this morn ing crashed into the rear of passenger train No. T. southbound, at Kyle stat,on sixty miles north of San Antonio. Three of the train crew and six nassergors r,ara injured but none fatally. The wreck was caused by heavy fog
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18

opelika, March 17-(speciaL)-E. E. Huguley conducting the brokerage busl- ness of E. D. Huguley & Co.,, has not been seen in opelika since Sunday night and several creditors are very much troubled.
 The office is closed and 1t is said on the streets and is current rumor that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
Mrs. winsIow's soothIno sv,,,,.

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA soid by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Window q Soothing Syrup and take no other kind Has been used Tor oyer FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHIN0, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It 6OOTHs the CHILD, SOFTENs the GUMs. ALLAYs all PAIN. CURES WIND COLO. and D tW snty.flve cents . bottia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
BROKER LEAVES OPELIKA
 AND PATRONS ARE NERVOUS

Opelikans are due over ten thousand dol- lars. Only short time ago the operator at the same place skipped leaving be- hind debts, and few years ago another short lived exchange played the same racket. Some think the last case was one where there was no gain to Huguley and some think otherwise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
B. R. l.. & F. Go. fast freight to Bessemer, Ensley and Pratt City four times daily.
MERCHANTS ONLY.

in of
 
 @ $50 superb clothing the thoroughly of good style Good youths chdrens goods
 VI SOUTHERN
 c D. Henley New Office: 60 Cincinnati w.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
JeIks Names Board.

Governor Jelks named the board of revenue for Montgomery county today as follows: Warren D. Brown, Nj. B. Houghton, w. M. Hudson, Henry Bemes and Thomas Duncan. The appointments are strong ones. the members all being good citizens, and successful business men. The board will elect a secretary at a salary of $15OO per year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18

evening. for the benefit of St. Catherines church. There will be music and re- treatments
 The Woodmen held an interesting meet 4 ing last evening. MT. Holloway of Bir- mingham was present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
CAMP HILL.
New City Administration Is Starting
 Many Needed Reforms.

of the first acts of the new municipal administration was to abolish the salaries of mayor. clerk and aldermen, and raise the salary of the marshall The vigor with which the ordinance against minors entering a saloon and other ordinances relating to public order and morals is being enforced augurs well for the town.
 Mack Wood. who las been resident of Camp Hill and vicinity for many years, died yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
THE TRYING Tg5ME

In a young girls life is reached when
 Nature leads her uncertain steps across the line which divides girlhood from womanhood. Ignorance and neglect at this critical period are largely responsible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18

and has taken many prizes athletic tournaments for his prowess in the field of sports.
 He is also exsergeant the United States Infantry, having several years been stationed Fort Nobrara Neb Mr. Hut also served with the Sixth Pennsy Regiment during the Spanish-Amercan war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
To "Wlnter Homes <, Summer Lands"
 Via Souther. Railway.

The Southern railway announces very low round-trip winter tourist rates to principal resorts in Georgia, Florida, Gassau and Cuba. Tickets on sale daily. with final limit May 3l. 1908. Through Pullman sleeping car to Jaeksonvills without change.
 For particulars. sleeping car reserva- let entitled 'Winter Homes in a Summer Land" apply passenger office. Morris Hotel Building J. c. LUSK,
 l2-N-tf District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18

HERE'S the story of who deaths door and A saved by using Swamp-Root.
 If he to you and said: My riend do you suffer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
SPECIAL EXCURSION RATES

There's no substitute for Hoods Sarsa parilla--its merit is peculiar to itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18

"A ND this is only one mans sory-f the average reader "A of newspaper could be persuaded to read the thou sands of testimonials which pr. Klmers Swamp Root the kidney troubles which aict humanity would be cut down so per cent
 For these testimonials all beyond doubt that the greatest for kidney liver and bladder troubles IS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18

WE'LL, that is just what
 W Hugo Hutt, strongest man in the Philadelphia Fire Department, hero of hun dred battles with the flames, is doing now through the me dium of this newspaper.
 Hugo Hut has been con- nected with the Philadelphia Fire Department for the past four years. He is stationed at the engine house at Nineteenth and Callowhill streets. MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18

for much of the after misery of woinanhood. Not only does Nature often need help In the regular establishment of the W om a D l y fun ctioh, but there Is almost always need of
 som e safe, stre n gthening tonic, to ov er- come the languor, nervousness and weakness, com monly expert enced at this time.
 Dr. Pierce 6 na--.st~ D~o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18

70 BE WELL DRIES SED if you only go to the right Tai Tor. There's just as much diff ference in Tailors as there is m Customers when it comes to knowing what's wanted. Here we know what is desired by swell Dressers, and furnlsn the Goods and Brains necessary to produce Swell Clothing at de- pendable prices.
 Better make it EASY for your self by coming here. The l905 Spring Cloths and Styles await you.
 
 Whatever Comes From K. 6 0.
 Is Korrect and Good. HOTZ & GOLDMAN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18

scription establishes regularity. It is q strengthening tonic, soothing the nerves, encouraging the appetite and inducing restful sleep. It contains no alcohol neither opium, cocaine or other narcotic.
 sr wish to tell you the benefit we bsve received from using your remedies" writes Mrs Dan Hali, of Brodhead, Green O.. Wis. "Two years ago my daughters health began to fail Everything that could be thought of Yas done to help her but 1t was of no use. When she began to complain she was quite stout weighed TO, the picture of gapd health, until about the age of fourteen. t1cfiNn six months she was 80 run down her weight was but I7o. She kept filling and gave up, thirking there was no lose your daughter said fear shall. I must say, doctor that only for your Favorite Prescription my daughter would have been In her grave today when she had taken one half bottle the natural function was estab ablishrd and we bought another ono, making only two bottles iu all, and she completely recovered eince then che is as well as can be-"
 Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser, In paper covers, is sent free on receipt of aI one cent stafnpe to pay expci,so of mailing oaty. Address Dr. R.-V. Pierce, Buffalo. N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18

 my death It was all due to kidney trou- ble. for which could secure no relief. l was under the care of my family physi- elan for a number of years but he was unable to do me any good. also con- suited two noted specialists on kidney diseases. but they were unable to give me more than temporary relief. had al- ready made application to join the army. but was turned down on account of my bad physieial condition.
 T was advised to try that greatest of all remedies-swAB1P-R ROOT.
 T wrote to Dr. Rilmer & Co.,. at Blnghampton, N Y, for a sample bottle. and it's effect upon me was so noticeable that I went immediately and bought a supply from my druggist. with the result that in comparatively short time had entirely recovered and became the man you see me now.
 1T served a number of years in the army and for the past fous years have been connected with the Philadelphia Fire Department. My work, both in the army and fighting fires in Philadel- phia, has been of the most arduous. and work that could not do, did not have a strong physique.
 'I do not know what the words Kid ney Trouble" mean now. and do not ex- pect to. cannot speak too highly of swamp-Root. A few bottles of this great remedy did more for me than a dozen physicians could"
 (Sgned) HUGO HUTT.
 s65 Stllman St. Philadelphia, Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
Fighters Story
Philadelphia Fire Department the Weakes-Ganed His Strength and Health by Using
 Swamp Root, Kidney and Bladder Remedy.

the story he to special representative of Ph H adephias great newspaper. The North American
 whn tel was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18

Sorghum, millet seed, corn onion sets, seed potatoes.
 J. H. McCary Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18

.You will hardly believe 1t when l was in such Q diseased condition that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-29
OVERDOSE:
OFL !. 4
Walter B. Williams. Of vii
mington. Dies from Effects. /
NEW u CON CRETE COMPANY,
Death Of MraJohn Wesley Zimmerman,
aWelI-known Citizen Of Whining
ton, andia Old Knight Of h
Pythias.

Especial to Tho Times. 3 Dispatch +sB
ft W1LMIN GI,O IN, N. CT April 2S.--WalteS
3. Williams, aged twonty.eigflt years, o
painter OF this city, ended his &llfe yes
terday by taking an oycrdeso OF lauda-
num-. Hc was q native Of Fayetteville
and moved TO this city several years
ago. He leaves q young wife and mother.
During tho spanlsh-American war
young Williams was q member Of Com I
pa ny A., Second North Carolina Volun-
teers, under Captain Huske. OF Fayette--
vile. y.
Z H The Wilmington stone and Constr ction
Company has been organized and appll-.
cation for a charter has been forWa rded
4 to Raleigh. The capital stock VIII /. pc o
4 S2O, Ooo. With $l00. 900 authorized. The IN
corporators are Messrs. q. p. Adams and
4 II. d. Bonitz. OF this city, and W. ~:
Griffin, OF Newbern. The compa " VIII
manufacture @ hollow concrete building ltlil
blocks and the new business VIII be an
important enterprise in. eastern Carolina.
e ( Mr.. John Wesley Zimmerman, one. OF
Wilmington Oldest citizen and the frst
member OF the knights OF Pythias lnl--
tiated IN North Carolina, died yesterday
morning at his home in this Ecity.Ent the
advanced age OF sevcnty-two yea r. - q 9
mined the Knights Of Pythlas IN this
citv on November IA, 1870, and at that
tinlc the Order was only six years OF
age IIe was the last surviving cna ! rter
mem Der OF the frat lodge organized ~
this state. Tho Pythians here ATTENDED na1''
his funeral to-day IN large numbers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-29

and fiagrant violation Of it7F!Tnke q case
between ourselves. for instance. j bring
suit against YOU. asking the court 70 en-
Join YOU from using my name in CON
stcmptuous way In the paper you repre-
sent. The court grants the Injunction.
But II that court ,vlnks at It's violation
BY you, OF what good Is III But, II you
are hauled up before the court and asked
to show cause why you should not he
punished for contempt. 1t makes a con-
adorable difference. So It Is with the
5injunctions OF the Federal Courts. II
they fall to enforce these orders. OF what
use are they 8SS I'll IL SKI p Is t5 i2sss,S
And the history OF antitrust decisions
are OF non nforcemont. Go back to the
trans- Missouri decision. Has anyone any
knowledge OF its having been enforced7
Take the injunction against the Beef
Trust They arc doing business at the
same old stand. and In the Same old way,
lust MS though no such injunction had
never been granted. 8f
s}5''When the Federal Court permitted tho
Northern Securi ties Company to pay their
May dividend, II began to look as { the
whole thing was q farclal proceeding on
the part OF the administration, calculated
TO satisfy public sentiment and at the
same time to work no harm to the
trusts. E3i$ {sE
EFF the administration wants to prove
Its good faith let It see that the st. Louis
Injunction Is enforced. and we will be
ready to take back this charge OF bad
a w. Ell
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-29
.D | !, J FLEET F ! ] J in
VIRGINIA WATERS
The Vessels Will Be Inspected
BY the General Naval
Board.
Board.

4 The people OF Richmond and those OF
eastern Virginia generally will probably
be interested In the announcement that
the North Atlantic feet OF warships is
expected to arrive and anchor on the
Yirg!nia capes to-day, Admiral Dewey
has gene down from Washington. accom-
panied Ny the mem bers OF the General
Naval Board and will review tho fleet. /
Admiral Dewey WAS accompanied by
Rear-Admiral II. G, Taylor, Captain
Swift. Captain Pillsbury. Commander
Sargent and Lieutenant Marble, OF the
General Board and Rear-Admiral Albert
s. Barker, the next commando r-n-chief
Of the North Atlantic fleet, and his flag
secretary, Lieutenant Eherle.
The North Atlantic feet, commanded by
Rear-Adnral II. J, IIigglnson, and con-
sisting OF the battleshlps Kearsarge, Ala
banla, Indiana, Illinois and Iowa and the
cruiser Olympia, Is expected to arrive
off the capes OF the Chesapeake to-day,
The inspection will be thorough and ,m-
portant. and Admiral Dewey and the Of.
ficers OF the hoard will be able to obs
serve Just What has been the Increase
in efficiency Of the ships crews as the
result of the winter maeoeuvres and the
extended target practice which has been
completed In southern waters.
The manOeuVres were planned by the
general board and the results have been
excellent. The inspection and review will
conclude with the transfer OF the COM
mand OF the feet from Reas-Adlniral
Higglnson TO Rear-Admiral barker. at
ter which the ships will go to New York
for repairs and Admiral Dewey and ais
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-29
APPEAL FOR sUTL[..,El:Y,'ll@
Last Effort at Fayetteville to Save him
'8.. from Prison. 555 VA.
;fspcc,al 10 Tho Times. Disoa tch.} :

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I fs,cc,r1 10 Tho Times. Dson tch.)
5FAYErTUV1LLE NJ. - q pm PR! 20.
superior Court OF Cum berland county
II convened yesterday morning Tho judges
charge was especially vigorous ana en- en-
ptatic against carrying concealed wea-
81 nons and violations OF the liquor prohibi-
zion law. It Is understood that counsel
will make one more final effort IN behalf
OF Edward II 4 Utlcy. What form TINS
effort will take Is not known. The su-
4 premc Court, 1t will be remembered. re-
y fused his application for q new trial. and.
4 "a I he case stands now, he must in a few
Ddnys 20 to the State penitenttary to be-
gin his sentence OF twenty years at hard
labor. sl & 35Ss .S
The municipal primaries were held yes
tcrday for Mayor and Board OF Alder
n1en. There was no opposition to the
a present Mayor. Mfr. G, b. Mcmillan. nor
to the present board. except that w.
I IIarne and CAPTAIN 4. W. Clark were
elected IN the Sixth Ward and Messrs.
I r.. Mcmillan and w. D. Castor in tho
Fifth Ward
Mr.. Bahnsnn, agent OF the Southern
5 Express Company t this place. and Mrs,
{ Louh Campbell viii be married atBhigh
noon to-day at the residence OF the lat
/. ter, on Green strset, Rev. !. ". Hughes,
& rector OF St Johns Episcopal Church.
Fl performing the ceremony The welded
pair will take tho north bound train al
Il 1885 r. NJ. for Richmond.
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. Succeed MIR. Harvey.

Among those mentioned in connection conf
with the successorship to Senator E. J.
Harvey. OF Patrick, Is Mr.. ] !. NJ. Hooker,
of Patrick, who is well known In this
city through his service as member OF
the Constitutional Convention. There are
thrce counties in the senatorial district,
however, and another Of these may claim
the Senator, as Patrick has had the honor
for four years. The other two counties
are Carroll and Grayson. Grayson IS ex-
,oected to have candidate but so far
Carroll has put forward none. Mr., Hook
er's friends in Richmond are hopeful
that he may be selected