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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
BESSEMER LOSES
 REV. E. M. CRAIG
PASTOR OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ACCEPTS POSITION AS SECRETARY EvANGELIST-SoME OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST.

Bessemer. October 12-(Special.)-The Rev E. M. Craig, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, who was elected as the secretary evangelist of the North All abama Presbytery at the meeting of the Presbytery at Goodwater last week, an- nounced to his congregation yesterday that he had decided to accept the place and duly rendered his resignation to the church. After the service the church held a congregational meeting and with expressions of regret accepted the resig- nation. Resolutions of regret were draft ed and passed by the congregation.
 MT. Craig has had charge of the church for two years and in that time has en- deared himself to the members of his church and all the Christians by his consecrated work and life
 He came to Bessemer from Cartersvile where he had charge of the work there and other places in Georgia since his graduation from the Union Seminary of Virginia eight years ago.
 The new work of MT. Craig will be the experimenting the missions of the North Alabama Presbytery. He VIII commence on his new duties next Wednesday and will go to Jasper to look after the work at that place. MT Craig's territory will consist of twenty-seven counties that con- tain seventy-four churches. The total membership of these churches is some thing like 60000
 At the present MT. Craig will continue to make his home in Bessemer. After the service yesterday morning at the con gregational meeting the following com mittee was appointed to make arrange ments for filling the pulpit and selecting a pastor for the church: Major w. M, Thomson, A. R. Craddock George II. Stevenson, C. L. Odell, J. II. Bemiss. w. P. Gum, r. F. Beattie.
 At the police court today Joseph Long was brought up before his honor on the charge of carrying concealed weapons and was fined $30
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
MONTGOMERY.
Highway Robbery Reported to Police
 Crap Shooters Raided.

Montgomery, October 12.-(Special.)-A case of highway robbery was reported to the police last night. A well known negro man was held up by two white men on Ripley street and relieved of about $s. The highwaymen are reported as of the regulation tramp type.
 The police secured a, big haul in raid on crap shooters today Entering Phelps store on Decatur street they found six teen negroes and one white man en- gagged in crap shooting. The entire bunch was taken to headquarters. This is an unusually large haul for Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
ANNISTON
Young Man Who Killed Himself Son
 of Rev. j. H.. Blackock.

Anniston. October 11.-(Special.)-F. M. Blacklock who killed himself at Hot Springs Saturday morning was the son of the Rev. J. H. Blacklock, rector of St Michael and All Angels church in this city. Father and Mrs. Blacklock left to- day for Cleveland, Tenn, where young Blacklock will be buried
 The water tank at Oxanna Junction. where the Birmingham and Mobile divl- sions of the Southern railway cross in the lower part of the city bursted this afternoon at o'clock and the force of the water moved the office which sets next to the tank about three feet Luckily there was no one in the office at the time as it was submerged with water be- fore the water could be shut off.
 Congressman Sydney J. Bowie has an-
 nounced that he will hold a competitive examination at Calera on Friday October 23 for the purpose of selecting a cadet for the Fourth district to the military acad- emy at West Point.
 Frank Sparks who was on the pitching staff of the Philadelphia Nationals the past season, is in the city, the guest of rel atives. In the series of games between the Phlladeiphla Americans isni NallonalS he pitched two games winning them both. Sparks will locate in Monr),, La. where he will be in the cotton business.
 The case of A. l.. Fullenwiedar ar vs. the Jacksonville Land and Mineral company, which was taken up in the City Court Monday morning was conc.idel Saturday, the jury giving MT. Fullenwieder judgment for 5000 Some time ago MT Underwater contracted with the company for tract of land valued at S20000, paying down SS00O, and claimed that part of this vas for an option and part payment on p1r- chased property, and afterwa. is offered them S12,000. the balance due for title to property which was refused on the grounds that the sS0O0 was for an option and that the s12,000 was not offered until the option had expired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Social and Personal.

John T. Fully of Sheffield was visitor to the Steel City yesterday.
 John Meadow has accepted a position with the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company at the steel plant.
 J. s. Williams of St. Louis Is in Ensey today looking after some business inter- ests.
 Mrs. G. NJ. and Mrs. George Tennant visited relatives in Woodlawn yesterday.
 Quite large crowd of people went in- to Birmingham tonight to attend the Jefferson and Bijou theaters.
 MT. Clip Fonvll, the efficient and popu- lar city treasurer of the Steel City, went into Birmingham yesterday In the inter est of some business for the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
General Clay's Will Offered.

Richmond Ky, October 12.--One of the five wills of the late General Cassius E.. M. Clay was offered for probate. in the county court today. The will disinherited his children and all relatives except his own former child wife, Dora Brock, whom if nominated as sole executrix. The other heirs introduced testimony to show that General Clay was insane.
 Motion to probate the will was overruled. An appeal is taken to the circuit court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Mother Lost Reason After
 LaGrippe. Daughter Had Fre- quent Spasms. Dr. Miles Nervine Cured
 Them Both.

Dr. Miles Nervine is a specific for nervous speedy and permanent cure.
 q feel it is my duty to let you know that your medicines have cured my little girl of nine, of spasms. She commenced having them at the age of three. Our family doctor said she would outgrow them but she did not. We took her to another physician who said her trouble was epileptic fits in a mild form. He did her no good either She was so nervous she could hardly walk. As had already used Dr. Miles Nervine and found it a good remedy for myself l commenced giving it to my child. 1 gave her in all ten bottles of the Nervine and one of the Blood she has not had an attack since we com menced the treatment She is no longer troubled with nervousness and we consider her permanently cured l enclose her pie ture. My mother-in-l law lost her reason and was insane for three months from the effects of LaGrippe. Six bottles of Dr. Miles Ner- vine cured her. My sister has also taken it for sick headache with good results. We all thank you very much for your good mcdi- cnes and kind advice. l don't think there is any other medicine half so good. l send my daughters photograph so that you may see what sweet little girl lives out in Arkansas" MRS. HANNAH BARRETT, Springdalc, Ark.
 All druggists sell and guarantee first bottle Dr. Miles Remedies. Send for free book on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co.,. Elkhart, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Will Sue U. s. Government,

Newport, R. l., October 12-Owners of the five-masted schooner John R. Dubois. which was sunk in collision with steam CT off Block Island five weeks ago, an- nounced today that they intend to bring suit against the United States govern ment for blowing up the wreck. before an opportunity was given the owners to re- moved her cargo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Social and Personal.

MT. Ben Jeffries who has been confined to his room with an attack of rheu- matism is able to be out again.
 MT. and Mrs. Welsh of Luchville, H., are the guests of MT and Mrs. Herman.
 Miss Lizzie Smith of Coalburg is visit ing Miss William at her home on Fourth street.
 MT. Claud Ashley of Bessemer was in the city yesterday
 MT. w. N Mckenzie who has been in the employ of the Birmingham South ern. railroad for a number of years, will remove to Kansas City, Mo. in few weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. c. Waggoner of Knox vile are the guests of friends in Pratt City.
 Mrs. Edward Flynn and Miss Tommie Evans have returned after pleasant visit to Gransey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Comes of Good Family.

From conversation with the young man 1t was ascertaned that he comes of a good family, his home having originally been in Ashevlle in St. Clair county, this state. His father now dead was prob ate judge of the county for many years and he has a mother and four brothers still living in that place. He had been liv- ing in Birmingham for about three years formerly having been connected with the Frisco railroad system.
 Young Watson seemed cool and collect ed about the predicament in which he found himself and seemed to have little uneasiness about coming out all right in the end. and many of those wiio saw him could but hope that he would and that some mistake would be found to have oc- cured which would clear his skirts of the ugly charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Judge Jones Goes to Huntsville.

Montgomery October R.-(special) J. Judge Thomas G. Jones of the Federal Court, went to Huntsville tonight to open a term of the Federal Court there tomor- row. Judge Jones has been hard work ed official during the summer months, his official duties preventing even vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
shaffer Holds Conference.

Canton, O., October f3.-Presdent Shaf- fer of the Amalgamated Association and the executive committee of the sixth dis trict conferred here today with the man. agement of the Stark Rolling Mill com pany. No agreement was reached and a strike was ordered effective after the third turn tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF
 STREET CAR ROUTE.

Beginning Oct. 2d and con tinuing wSfile the 22d street bridge is bajng rehoored, the Loop. Highland Ave. Avon dale and Idlewald cars will come in and go out of the city via 2Oth street. Birm- ingham Railway, Light and Power Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Young Missionary Not Killed.

Delaware, O., October 12.-Rev. F. r.. Johnson of this city. has received word disprovng the report that Rev. c. W. Kennedy, a young missionary from this city. had been killed by boxers in China. Rev. Kennedy is now at Otaru, Japan, engaged in mission work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13

by a grand ball that lasted till midnight.
 The little 6-year-old child of A. Moses who died yesterday at East Thomas was buried this afternoon at o'clock in Greenwood cemetery. The Rev Father Galland of St. Catherine's conducted the funeral ceremonies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
NOTICE TO CITY SUBSCRIBERS.

M. w. Carlisle, Avis Pruett and E. O.. Denson arc the only authorized col. Iectors in The Age-Heraid circulation department in Birmingham.
 Be sure to pay no one else. THE AGE-HERALD PUBLISHING co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13

N0te that cars on dDOVe Hnes cOnnect with the earliest morning trains out of Union station Sundays included).
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
Harris Business College

A good Christmas or New Years
present for your son or daughter
would be scholarship in the Harris
Business College of Jackson for bus
mess education is something that
moth and rust cannot take away and
it would prove a boon to fail back
upon should poverty ever Overtake
them as it would be the present help
from which living could be earned,
since good bookkeepers and stsnogra-
piers are always in demand.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14

The Culture Club met at the home
of Mrs. Collins last meeting and after
most enjoyable social evening the
ladies decided 80 adopt a course of
study which they feel will be for the
good of the little city in which they
live. Mrs. Collins is a beautiful
hostess and as the originator of the
Culture Club. her picture will appear
in the Times Democrat in The near
future.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
Pretty 1904 Calendars

Among the many calendars for 1904
that have found their way TO this
office We have two from the Dozier
Drug Store, bearing the monogram
"B. A. B." each Of them, one show
ing as its center -four beautiful little
maids from school," the other nur-
sery scene with little boy and girl
as the central figures, they seemingly
engaged in telling innocent little
tales to each other.
These unique little calendars would
grace the walls of any room or office
and as they may be had for. the ask
ing you should have one each of
them.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
REVOLUTION IMMINENT.

A sure sign of approaching revels
and serious trouble in your system it
nervousness, sleeplesness, OR stomach
upsets. Electric Bitters will quickly
desmemter the troublesome causes.
lt never fails to tone the stomach, reg
alate the Kidneys and Bowels. stimu
late the Liver, and cltrify the blood.
Rundown systems benefit particularly
aud all the usual attending aches van
ish under its searching and Trough
Electric Ritters is only
SOC, ard that is returned if it don't
give perfect satisfaction Guaranteed 10y
Bufkin & Cadenhead. Druggist.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
Opera la Mascotte"

In speaking Of this delightful lit
tie opera which is to be presented at
the Auditorium on Friday night, De-
cember IS, too much praise cannot be
bestowed upon Mrs. E. r. DuMont.
the Prima Donna. who, by her in
defatigable work, has brought our
Home Opera Company to its present
state of efficiency, which will DO am
ply Demonstrated on their first night.
1t 10 to be remembered that almost
ten months have been occupied in
preparing this work, which no doubt
is the largest amateur produc ton ever
given in the state of Mississippi.
Much care has been exercised in
selecting the ladies of the chorus for
beauty and voice as we'll as stage
presence, and some of theirrendition 8
will receive many encores The cos
tuning received much care and care
full attention as to details and har-
mony of colors. Over 12o costumes
will be used and the entire outfit is
now ready-due TO reach Hattiesburg
on Monday. Too ouch praise cannot
be given Mr.. CASTOR for the different
roles he has mastered and he will
acquit himself with much credit.
He has a grand baritone voice and his
admirers are legion. His rendition
of II Near the Goal.'' in the latter
part OF the third act, will long be,
The public is fully
with Mrs. DuMont's voice
which alone is sufficient tn draw
packed house.
Our people should make an extra
effort to give our amateurs q grand
and make standing room at
a premium, at both performances.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
FIGHT WILL BE BITTER.

Those who will persist in closing
their ears against the continual recon-
mendation of DR.. Kings New Discov
cry for Consumption, will have long
and bitter fight with their troubles, f
not ended earlier by fatal termination.
Read what T. r. Beall of Beall, Miss,
has to say: Last fall my wife had
every symptom of consumption. She
took DR.. Kings New Discovery after
everything else had failed Improve
ment came at once and four bottles en-
tirely cared her" Guaranteed by
Bufkin & Cadenhead Druggist. Price
SOC, and $1.00. Trial bottles free.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
MiShaps No 7l2.

Ten days ago We gave. the mishaps
to this Office. to that date as Ill and
today another is. added, making the
register stand AT 712.
The mishap referred to wHs the
missing train connection at New Or
leans of our Mr.. l.. F. Burtz, which
knocks every one on his route out OF
getting copy of the paper this eve-
ming, as no substitute could be sup
piled who knew the route.
Here's the telegram from him but
it furnishes no junction. for those who
must do without their paper:
New Orleans. Dec. IA. 1908.
Mr.. J. j.. Haynie. Hattiesburg,
Miss. By car wreck / missed tram,
will be there tonight.
l.. T. BURTZ.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
Request

will the lady who called 1T the
Progress office and left notice.
Rooms Ten suite) for
Rent please rewIite the notice and
send 1t to the office, as we have mis-
placed the first notice? Should she pre-
fer now that the notice not be inserted,
the office will gladly refund the money
upon receipt of address of the lady
that we.may know where to send it,
decu-7t
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
Make Yourself a Present

And perhaps you would like to
know how and why? Well, the way
is easy and the reansos are many.
Capt. j. f. Moore. the real estate
agent, has soma very desirable city
property for sale and if you buy now
you can rest pretty easy upon the az
surance that the price will be almost
double by this time next year Now
you have the way and the reason.
See Moore.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
CARNIVAL DELAYED.
Storm at Yazoo City Saturday Oc-
caSionS this Attractions Late
Arrival.

Owing to . storm at YaZoo City,
which occurred Saturday.. the Fisk
Syndicate of shows did not arrive
in this city according to schedule,
and the show will not begin as early
as as expected.
No serious damage was sustained.
the tents being blown down and some
of the araphernalia damaged, bit
otherwise the show is in good shape,
and before opening here this will all
be made good. Everybody may ac-
cordingly prepare themselves for a
good time and plenty OF amusement.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
PROGRAM.
OF Perry County Teachers Associa
ticn, Which Met in Brooklyn
Saturday.

49,
Following i the Irogram of the
Perry County Teachers Association,
which met in Brooklyn Saturday:
9:30 to 9:45-Opening exercises.
9;45 to 9:50-Welcoms address by
L. H. Harper.
$3.50 to 9:55-Response by R. J..
Bishop.
10 to 1920 "Six Purposes of the
Recitation and Lesson, "by Miss Sue
M. Smell and Miss Myrtle Bass.
1890 to l1-"How to Control Ex-
cuses From School ROOM" by Miss
Clyde Bishop and Miss Florence Dea-
son.
II to 12-Hewett's Pedagogy, chap
tiers 6, 2 and s, by T. o. Griffis.
IL to Dinner.
to 30" Rules for Questioning. 4"
by J. B. Coursey and A. M. Shep-
psrd.
1: 80 to 3-Question Box. Con-
Quoted by Miss Matte Rowan.
2 to 2::30-"How to Teach Read
ing, !" by F., B. Woodley and Miss
Meddie Robinson.
-2:30 to 3--MisoeIlaneous business.
to 3:30-Election of officers.
The meeting was largely attended
and the above program carried out in
full. The subjects discussed were
very interesting, and were handled in
most masterful manner by those to
whom they Ewere assigned, proving
edifying and interesting to the large
audience present.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
Big Day at MaSsengaleS.

True to The Progress predictions
of Saturday. there has been a big
rush at W. W. Massengale's all day,
occasioned by the special sale which
was advertised TO start this morning.
From the stacks of bundles, people
were seen with, coming out at the
DO ors. the sales today must have been
immense.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14

The Woman's Exchange, which had
it's origin at the home of Mis-. Staple
ton on last Saturday, has proven a
success. The Baptist ladies furnish
delightful cakes, pies, meats, ETC., for
a Sunday dinner. Any orders sent in
during the week will be appreciated.
Mrs. Travis, manager,
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
A COSTLY MISTAKE.

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
sive. Occasionally life itself is the
price of mistake. but you'll never be
wrong If you take DR., Kings New
Life Pills for Dyspepsia, Dizziness,
Headache, Liver or Bowel troubles.
They ale gentle yet thorough. 25c, at
Bufkin's & Cadenhead's Drug Stor.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
A Good Opportunity From IA TO 10.

l AIN going to offer five scholarships
in citizen bookkeeping or short hand
and typewriting, with. which we
will furnish all necessary books for
the course at $50. during this week
will not sell more than five at this
price, and they will be made unlimit-
ed. Call at the college to day, to-mor-
row, or any time between now and
Saturday and buy. This course will
cost you much more if you wait till
after tho 18th.
o. II. McLENDON, Prest.
Dec. 14-3t
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
Attention. 'DaughterS!'

We are requested to state that there
will be a meeting of the Daughters of
the Confederacy at the Office of Capt
" II. Hardy, tomorrow evening
TUESDAY, at 80 o'clock.
As very urgent business is to be
brought before the meeting it is i'm
portant that every member that can
possibly do so be present.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
BILIOUS collie PREVENTED.

Take a double dose Of Chamberlain,
Colic' Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
as soon as the first indication of the
disease sppears and a threatened at.
tact may be warded off. Hundreds
or people use the remedy in this wsy
with perfect success.
For sale by Bufkin d Cadephead.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
For Sale at ElIerbe's Stables

L have consigned to me car load OF
nice, gentle, broken horses aud mares
which can be bought cheap or will
trade. Come and and see me for a
bargain. J. H. ELLERBE.
decl1 2t
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14

The Woman's Christian Temperate
Union will meet Tuesday at 3 o'cloC K
in the Main Street Methodist church.
Every body earnestly invited to be
present who feels an Interest in this
noble work,
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
w. r. ROBERTS
Contractor and Builder.

Does all kinds of building and re-
pairing. Address me care General
Delivery or call at my home, 547
West Fouth st. Win estimate on any
work on any railroad line leading in
to Hattiesburg. ssp26- i'm
indigestion, dyspepsia and btliousness ou,;,
q yield g the eieeusing and purifyiug qualities
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
FOR SALE

We have for sale couple of good OK
teams, Jokes of each and two log
wagons, Lindsey eight wheeD which
we are offering at lew price. .Ad-
dress us as follows
HANEY & DRAUGHN,
dec IL ct Hattiesburg, Miss.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14

About as sensible present as one
parlor or bed room fu cniture, settt Q
or lounge, and Logan & Magruder
have them in great variety
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14

Messts. Cobbs and Devery, rail-
road commissioners. were in the city
for a short while today, coming fro {.
an inspection tour OF the Mobile, Jack :
son and Kansas City road.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14

J. l.. CASTOR. bookkeeper for the
Gary Fatheree Lumber Company spent
yesterday with his many friends in
this city.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14
FOR SALE.

Ro,l-top desk, revolving chair and
other Office fixtures for sale. Practi-
cally New. Apply today or tomor
row, room three, Hattiesburg Drug
Co. building
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14

W. J. Dyess. the popular telegraph
er for the Northeastern at this place.
returned this morning from Pachuta,
where he has been sevrsal days visit.
ing friends and relatives.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14

Everybody call at once to d. s. Par
ron l015 Main Street, phone III.
have nice fresh fish and any kind of
fruit and fireworks. Come and see the
way to do business Free delivery to
any part of the city
- ID s PARRoN
Dec l2.-l2t
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14

While you are thinking of Christ
mas don't overlook the substantials,
such as shoes. and Jackson. the shoe
man, is the man to see.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-12-14

See those swell full dress mnffiers at
A. X. Mclnnis' from 81 80 to $40 The
SWEETEST stock ever exhibited in the
city. dec9-lwk