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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
INSTANT DEATH
 BARELY AVERTED
MRS. w. B. NoRWooD OF ATHENS IS STRUCK BY FLYING L. 6 N. TRAIN AND HURLED INTO THE AIR.

Athens, July 6.-(speeial)-A fearful accident happened in this place late last evening in which Mrs. Norwood, wife of W. B. Norwood a leading contractor here came near meeting instant death. She had cen to visit a friend near by and on returning she came down the track of the Louisville and Nashville road. walking on the side walk She was accompanied by a little s1n who was on the opposite side of the track.
 A freight train came l,v and Mrs. Nor wood thought that sha saw the child making an effort 70 oross Tn front of the fast maving train 10 der side she att tempted to go over to him, but miscal culating the speed of tie train, she failed to clear the track n tine and was struck by the engine and thrown with great force into the air Failing, her face struck a large rock, crushing her nose badly and splitting opan her faca She was rendered unconscious and did rot rally for some time.
 The trainmen brought the train to a standstill as soon as possible and toncer hands raised the unfortunate woman up and bore her to the home of her husband, nearby. She was given every attention possible and it is believed that she will recover.
 It is a miracle that she was not in stantly killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
WILLIAM.
Services Held in New church-NeWs
 Items of Interest.

Wylam, July 6.-Services were held for the first time in the new Methodist church Sunday. The church, although not entirely complete, promises to be a beau tiful edfice. The auditorium seats six hundred comfortably. Protracted services will be held there this week. The Rev. IIaines of Attalla will assist the pastor, the Rev. s. B. Johnston, in the meeting.
 A large crowd of Vivian young people enjoyed the trolley ride which was given by the ladies of the snsley Cumberland Presbyterian church Thursday night.
 Mr. Tate who holds a position at the Eubanks meat market, left Thursday for his home in Anniston, where he will spend several weeks.
 Mrs and Miss Clayton of Martin ave- nue are visiting relatives in Colinsville
 w. B. Mills, an employe of the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company's commissary at this place, left Friday for a vacation of several weeks at his home near Fletcher.
 Miss Crocheron of Gadsden, who has been studying music in Memphis visited her uncle, W. S. Fleming last week.
 The Wylam and Warner ball teams will play on the grounds of the former to- morrow evening. The game will be called at o'clock. This will be the third game played between the teams this season. Wylam won the first and Warner the sec- ond. Both teams are strong and ain inter esting contest is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
FATHER AND SON
 APPEAR IN COURT
FLETCHER TURNER AND ALLEN TURNER ARE ON TRIAL IN MONT GoMERY ON TWO CHARGES OF PEoNAGE.

Montgomery, July 6.-(special) )-Fletch- CT Turner and Allen Turner, father and son, are on trial In the Federal court here under indictments charging peonage. The entire time of the court today was taken up by the attorneys arguing the demur- rers to the indictments. There are two counts In the indictments, the first eharg ing that the defendants held in peonage a negro and the second that they caused to be held in peonage negro. The gov ernment is not pressing the second count.
 The attorneys of the defense maintain that the offense with which the defehd- ants are charged is not peonage, that no system of peonage" is shown as existed in Mexico at the time of the adoption of the statute which forbids peonage in this country.
 Attorney Pearson opened the case for the defendants and District Attorney and Assistant Stemfeld argued for the gov ernment. Attorney Bulger will close for the defendants tomorrow morning. Should the demurrers be overruled it is expected that a jury will be organized and a trial gone into.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
ASHVILLE.
Death of J. p. Philips, a Prominent
 citizen-other News.


 Ashville. July 6.-(Special)- At his home in this place on Sunday morning there passed away after only a few days ill- ness one of Ashvilles most prosperous and honored citizens, John P. Phillips. MT. Phillips was the principal stock holder in the J. P. Phillips company, a large mer- cantile concern of this place and man of considerable wealth and much prom thence in the business world. He had been in business here for thirty years and was one of the most successful men of this section. He leaves a wife and four sons besides numerous other relatives to mourn his demise.
 A difficulty occurred at Whitney, a sta- tion on the A. G. s. railroad, near here Sunday morning between Rev. Pink Tate, colored, and John Montgomery, which re- suited in the latter being knocked down and considerably bruised by the former No arrests have ben made
 James l.. Herring returned home this morning after visit of several days to friends in Selma.
 It is reported that Dr. W. A. Beason and his brother Martin Beason, late of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, win establish plant here for the manufacture of dental and surgical Instruments The plant will be in operation at an early date.
 E. P. Montgomery and bride, nee Miss Eloise Sledge, of Birmingham, spent Sun day with relatives here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
Other Sources of Revenue.
PRATT CITY.
Terrific Electrical Storm Plays Havoc
 With Telephones.

Pratt City, July Special.)-Pratt City was visited this afternoon by terrific electrical storm, the lightning played havoc with the telephones and the rain came down in torrents.
 The school board met tonight and the regular routine of business was trans acted.
 The local union of Christian Endeavor of the Birmingham district will be held in the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening beginning at o'clock. All endeavors are requested to be present. and all friends of the society are cordially invited.
 The ladies of the Baptist Aid society held their regular monthly social meeting at the home of Mrs. J. D. Hanby this afternoon. A delightful time was enjoyed by all present despite the rain.
 Lee Messitt left this afternoon for Dem yer, Col. to attend the meeting of Chris tian Endeavors.
 Miss Marcela, who has been visiting rel atives in our city. has returned to her home at Collinsville She was accompa- nied by Miss Ethel Zuber
 William Farley has returned to the city, but he says that he has nothing to communicate to the public. The miners all seem to be in good spirits. It is hoped the matter will be settled without a strike
 Ed Underwood of Birmingham was the
 
 yesterday.
 Mrs. James Meagher and little son have returned from a visit to relatives at Auburn
 Arthur Daniels is visiting relatives in Chattanooga.
 MT. and Mrs. Bob Mosley will leave in a few days to visit relatives in Columbia, Tenn.
 Mir. Claud Zuber and Miss Ethel Owen visited MT. and Mrs. c. R. Atkins yester- day.
 The Misses McGills of Bessemer are wis., iting friends in our city for a few days
 Miss Mary Cockrell of Bessemer is the guest of Mrs. Walterdorf on East High lands.
 The Southern Methodist Sunday school will picnic at Avondale park Wednesday.
 William Laird. who suffered the loss of his arm last Friday. is getting on nicely, and his physician thinks he will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07

will not only save you distressing pain and valuable time. but will cost you less money. There is also a satisfaction n knowing that the very best possible treat ment is being given to you by compe- tent physician who has experience in such matters and is capable of curing you in the quickest and most perfect manner possible. 1 have treated private diseases as a speciality for the past fifteen years in the city of Birmingham. and 1 am therefore known to a great many. But If you are not acquainted with me. re- fer you, with permission. to First Ma tional bank. Ala abama National bank. Jefferson County Savings bank and Steiner Bros. bankers. as to my responsi- bility for my contracts. l cure many pa- rients by mail treatment. Write for prices and terms.
 l do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail to be cured by such methods. give me call and get we'll
 Address Dr. Y. E. Holloway. 1So1h Sec ond Avenue. Birmingham. Ala
 Office. Second avenue and Eighteenth. opposite postoffice.
 Office Hours S:3O a. m. to 5:30 D. m. Sunday. 10 a. m- to l2 u-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
DESPERATE FIGHT
 WITH ARMED NEGRO
GADsDEN OFFICERS ATTEMPT TO ARREST JULIE LANkFORD ON A PASSENGER TRAIN AND HE IS SHOT IN THE scuFFLE.

Gassden. July 6.-(special)-Ju Lank- ford, one of the most desperate negroes in Etowah county, was shot and fatally wounded in Attalla Saturday while resist ing arrest and attempting to kill Deputy Sheriffs w L. Griffin and John Lister on an Alabama Great Southern passenger coach.
 The negro was shot in a scuffe with the two deputies and with his own gun in his hands. The ball struck him in the ris nt side just above the hip. passed through his body and lodged just beneath the skin on the left side.
 Deputies Griffin and Lister had boarded the train for Steele when a white man came into their car and stated that there was negro in the other coach who want ed to know if there were any sheriffs or police from Gadsden on the train or had been seen on the train. Deputies Lister and Griffin went into the coach and as they did so the negro got up immediately and went into the toilet The deputies sta- toned themselves near. having recognized the negro to await him coming out.
 Several times the door was seen to open slightly as If Lankford was attempting to get a bead on the men. Finally an- other negro rushed by and pushed he door open. whereupon Lankford rushed out and covered Deputy Lister with II pistol. Lister knocked the gun up and pulled his own while Deputy Griffin caught the negros gun. Then a fierce struggle commenced for possession of the negro's pistol, in which Lister was knock ed over a seat with the negro on top of him an trying to shoot all the time In tfuf4, sion of the gun 1t went off and the negro was shot as stated.
 Although fatally wounded Landlord continued to fight viciously and not until he was exhausted and handcuffed did he give up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07

Bessemer, July 6-(special.)-L Ed mundson, of Edmundsons drug, store has placed his soda fountain at the service of Epworth League for next Thursday af- ternoon and night and the young ladies of the league will serve on that occasion.
 There were no services at Trinity church yesterday. pr. C. H. Clare, the rector, being detained In Cullman by Illness.
 severe electrical storm accompanied by a heavy fall of rain visited Bessenler this afternoon and as a result quito number of telephones can not be used.
 Andrew Moody, who has been visiting his brother Lee Moody. and his mother, Mrs. w. Edwards, for several days, returns tomorrow to Laurel, Miss.
 o. M. Cross of Fossil visited friend in the city yesterday.
 MT. ard Mrs. w. E. Morris and their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
HOTEL ARRIVALS

At the Florence: George M. Plaisance, New Orleans; T. N. Wilson, Nashville; i; Miss Lulu Brake, Miss Trixie Brake, H. A. Hagler, Warrior; N. G. Ashley, Ash vile; A. NJ. St. John. Memphis; Peter Stewers and wife, Adamsville; T. J. Rob- ertson. Memphis; L. A. Fealy, Cullman; F. w. Bridges, Tuscaloosa; W. G. J. Carver, New Orleans; W. A. Rhudy, An niston Frank Walton, Republic: o. F. Cunningham. Chattanooga; B. M. Travis, Pratt City; c. J. Adams and family River Falls; Lewis c. Roger, Mt. Sterling; J. J. Amerson, Toledo; W. P Amerson, Bes- semer; G. T. Coble, Toledo; W. M Kitch- CT. Atlanta; w. C. Lipscomb, Dothan; A. F. Laughlin. Alabama; P. N. Scales, North Carolina; A. L. Quiller, c. M. Tompkins, Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
 LETS BIG CONTRACT
NEW YARDS TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT NORTH HAM-JoB WILL TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS OF HARD WORK.

A contract has ben jet by the Southern yards ct North Birmingham. The com reny securing the contract is said to be ". J. Oliver ard company of Knoxville.
 This firm has been doing extensive work for the Alabama Great Southern at 1rondale
 The new yards in North Birmingham are very extensive, being nearly one half mile in length and extending from Huntsville avenue two or more blocks. The work will take several months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
SELMA.
Work Begins on New Depot-New Min
 ister Breaches.

Selma. July 6-(SpeciaL) )-Work began this morning on the shed al the Louisville and Nashville railroads new passenger station. The structure will be of the pat tern known as the Umbrella" shed, and will be of sufficient length to shelter a train of several coaches and will extend over two tracks. It will have cement floor and will be a great convenience to the patrons of the Western and Louisville and Nashville railroads.
 The Selma Y. M. c. A. baseball team left today at noon for a tour, including the cities of Talladega. Annlston, Rome and Huntsville. Knoxville and Chatta- nooga may also be included before the trip is ended.
 Notwithstanding the extreme heat of yesterday, a very large congregation as- sembled in St. Paul's to be led in worship by the new rector. the Rev. E. W. Gam ble lately of Tarboro, N. c.
 Mir Gamble is a man of fine presence. and conducted the services with clear de- livery. His sermons both morning and evening. were forcible and impressive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
ATHENS.
Little Negro Has Hand Shot off--other
 News.

Athens July 6.-(Specia1.) 1.-TWO little negroes secured a gun this afternoon, and while fooling with 1t, the gun was dis charged, and as a result one of the little negroes will go through the world minus hand. The older negro told his brother to hold up his hand and let him shoot at it. The child did so and the gun was fired, the entire load entering the hand.
 The Baptist people worshiped in their handsome new church for the first time yesterday. Dr. Crumpton was present and held services for them. The church is monument to the heroic efforts of fifty members. The building cost about six thousand dollars and is modern in every particular. Pressed brick gives it a hand some appearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
NOTICE.

We wish to announce to the public that we have bought the entire undertaking establishment of Taylor G Co.,, 1918 Third avenue (Miiler & Co.'S old stand), and are now prepared to give the best ser- vice
 As soon as our Improvements are com pleted. our new stock having arrived, we will have the most complete business in the state.
 We will run two up-to-date anbuiances and if you want a quick call use either phone No. 13. GAUDIN COMPANY
 JAMES T. GAUDIN.
 JOHN R. GAUDIN. 7-5-st- t-su-tu-th
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
THE NEWS OF A DAY IN
 HUSTLING BESSEMER

daughter. Miss Jennie Morris. of Tusea- loosa, returned home today after spend ing several days with friends in the city.
 The Ladies' Social Club will be enter tained on Wednesday by Mrs. J. s. Win tefs.
 Wm. H. H. Judson left Saturday night for St. Louis and Omaha, Neb.. where he goes as a delegate from Alabama 10 the annual meeting of the National Eduea- tion association. Before returning Mr. Judson will Join a party of friends and go through Yellowstone Park. being ab- sent three weeks.
 Mrs. Calhoun, the mother of Mrs W J. Long and Mrs. k. c. Leeper, remains seriously i'll.
 Dr. A. s. Fitzpatrick and Robert Smith returned today from Livington. where they have been attending house party for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
He Knows of Birmingham.

A letter was received yesterday from ]. T. Logan of Douglas, Arizona superin- tendent of the Compania del Ferrocarril de Nacozari asking for the names of con- cerns in this district that manufactured steel rails. The letter was considered 4 good proof of the rapid spreading to the outside world of Birmingham's industries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
Mrs. wlnsIow's soothino svr,,,.

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. soIa Dy druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow'a Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHINC, with PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SOUTHEs he CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, AL LAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COLO. and is twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
NERVOUS WOMEN
Pe-ru-na is a Catarrhal Tonic Especially Adapted to the Nerv Ous Depression Incident to Warm Weather.

Miss Blanche Grey, 8 prominent young society woman Of Memphis, Tenn, in a recent letter from 174 Alabama street. writes:
 "To a society woman whose nervous force Is often taxed to the utmost from lack of rest and irregular meals, | know of nothing which Is of so much benefit as Peruna. took 1t a few months ago when 1 felt my strength giving way, and it soon made itself manifest in giving me new strength and health"
 A Letter From Julia Marlowe.
 In a recent letter to The Peruna Medi- cine Co., Miss Julia Marlowe of New York City, has the following to say of Peruna:
 T am glad to write my endorsement of the great remedy. Peruna, as a nerve tonic. I do so most heartily. Julia Mar lowe.
 Nervousness is very common among women This condition is due to anen1ie nerve centers. The nerve centers are the reservoirs of nervous vitality. These cen- ters become bloodless for want of proper nutrition. This Is especially true in the warm season. Every summer a host of inValids are produced as the direct result of weak nerves.
 This could be easily obviated by the use of Peruna. Peruna strikes at the root of the difficulty by correcting the di- gestion. Digestion furnishes nutrition for the nerve centers. Properly digested food furnishes these reservoirs of life with vitality, which leads to strong, steady nerves, and thus nourishes life.
 The unsolicited praise that Peruna re- ceives surely proves that Peruna is with out an equal as a nerve tonic and vital invigorator.
 Thousands of testimonials from women in all parts of the United States are be- ing received by Dr. Hartman every year.
 Buy bottle of Peruna. If you do not receive all the benefits from Peruna that you expected write to Dr. Hartman, Columbus, o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
BONDS TO BE ISSUED.
Vote of West BIocton Was Almost
 Unanimous for Measure.

Blocton, July 6.-(Special.)-The city of West Blocton today held an election under the provisions of the act of February 25. 1903, for the issuance of $200o school bonds. The result was almost unanimous in favor of the bond issue, only two votes being cast against
 Arrangements have been made for the sale of the bonds and the authorities will begin work at once towards the construc- tion of a school building. The school will be absolutely free. The dispensary will pay the toll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
Suitable Attire.
From Pucl

From Puck.
 The Count-And now everything ees ready for my wedding wis Mees Gotrox. l t'ink every man will say I am fault essly attired
 The Baron-Parbleu, mon anil Con sidering ze nature of ze lady's attrac- tions. I link it might be more appropri- ate if you wore a beezness suitl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
VICTIM OF FEVER.
pr. R. B. Parker Contracts Disease on
 the Mount Vernon.

Mobile, July 6.-Dr. R. B. Parker. who was inspector upon the steamer Mount Vernon, and was taken i'll on the voy- age up from Port Limon and was sent with the vessel to the government quar- antine station at Ship Island, Miss, died there today. The disease was yellow fever
 pr. Parker came from Cincinnati three weeks ago to fill this post and this was his first trip back from Gotta Rica.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
New Money Order Station.

The Southern Express company has opened branch money order office at 1c9 and Ill North Twentieth street, In the store of the Doster- Northington Drug company, The new office Is in charge of w, A, Sellers. for some years In charge of the money department at the main office,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
NEW ROUTE FOR sEssEMER.
Rural Free Delivery Service Will Be
 Greatly Extended.

Washington. July 6.-(speciai.) .)-An addi- tlonal rural free delivery route will be established August at Bessemer, Jeffer- son county, with one carrier. Route covers an area of nineteen square miles con- taining a population of 525,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
BILL coFFEY CAPTURED.
Shot Down Negro at scottsboro, and
 ls Bad Man.

Scottsboro, July 6.-(Speeiai)-Bi Golf fey, the ex-convict and bad man gen orally, who shot and instantly killed Julius McBroom, negro, late Saturday evening at a negro picnic. was this morn ing captured at an early hour. Coffey was seen to enter his mothers house at day. light this morning and the sheriff was at once notified He immediately sum moned a posse and surrounded the house and a thorough search was made.
 Coffey was located in the loft of the house
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
Busy Day In Police Court.

There were 147 cases on the docket in Police court yesterday, This is one of the largest days in the history of the court Many of them were Fourth of July drunks and the remainder were the regular Mon day morning cases,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
s27.25

Birmingham to Baltimore and return via Central to Savannah. thence steamers, sailing July i0 and 18th. For information address John w, Blount, T, r. A.. 1921 First avenue, 7-5-7-0-11-12-14
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
Silver Purchased.

Washington. July 6.-The treasury de- pertinent today purchased s4,000 ounces of silver on account of Philippine coin age at an average of 53. .45 cents an ounce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 Physician and Sllroeon.

Three-fourths of the persons who come to me to get cured of Syphilis. Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Structure, l. o g [ Manhood and other private diseases have tried to get well by using oth-
 CT means. Why not come as soon as you find that you are afflicted? It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07
ISSUES
 BANK STATEMENT
Shows Total Assets of Bessemer
 Bank to be $124,88751
LIABILITIES s283,958.29
Report Does Not Include Certain Real Estate, Including Bank of Commerce Building and Business Prop
 erty-More Reports Later.

Bessemer. July e.--(special) )-Receiver George II. Stevenson of the Bessemer Savings bank will file the following report of the banks condition tomorrow:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07

We have the largest stock of electrical supplies in the state United Electric Co
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. Real Estate Not Included.

This report does not include the real es- tate, including the Bank of Commerce building and several stores adjoining the two Sharp stores. and four or five lots on Fifth avenue, the property which is claimed as among the assets of the Bank of Commerce. It was with the hope of securing this property without litigation that the report of the Bessemer Savings bank has been so long delayed. The courts will have to decide to which bank this property belongs. It Is valued at from $20,OO0 to s4oOO0. Neither do the assets include certain stock In the Warrior River Coal and Land company which is in the name of Captain Cornwells children, and which cannot at this time be claimed as among the assets.
 Other Sources of Revenue.
 There are other sources from which it is hoped to secure money. The report is a very conservative one, the receiver having endeavored to underestimate rather than over-estimate the assets
 MT. Stevenson states that a dividend might be paid within thirty days if an order from the court authorizing same could be secured It seems unlikely now to secure such an order until October, ow- ing to adjournment. Other reports will be made from time to time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07

All kinds of cuts. ARe-Harald ..nr graving Department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-07

Peruna is in great favor among women, especially those who have vacations that are trying to the nervous system. Pe- runa furnishes the lasting invigoration for the nerves that such people so much need.