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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
B. Y. P. U. TO MEET
 AT HUNTSVILLE
CONVENTION, IN SESSION AT EAST LAKE, GIVES $1ooo TO HOWARD COLLEGE MEETINGS CLOSED LAST NIGHT.

The next annual meeting of the Ala bama Baptist Young Peoples union Will be held in Huntsville April 5, and '. 1904 This was decided at the session of the convention yesterday morning at East Lake after spirited contest among D Huntsville Evergreen and Oxford. The most important feature of the morn- ing session was the pledging of $1oeO to Howard college by the convention. The announcement was made at the chapel exercises of the college yesterday morn inf and several eloquent and inspiring addresses were made by those present and the scene in the chapel was one of the most inspiring of the whole meeting.
 Among the speakers were Dr. Walter Culley, Dr. Conner and Dr. J, T. Thomp- son.
 At the afternoon session the Rev. Rich ard Hall addressed the convention on the subject Things that Hinder" and Miss Johnnie McGowan, assistant editor . of the Union Springs Herald, read an Interesting and instructive paper on "The . B. Y. P. U. and What it Has Accom- plished,"
 At o'clock trolley ride was rendered the visiting delegation by the local union
 The convention was closed with the evening session. This session began with rthe consecra ton services led by Dr. A. C. Davidson of the Southsde church. Reso- lutions were passed thanking the local union and the citizens of East Lake for the royal entertainment they had had. After the benedicton the convention was .declared adjourned by President Thomp- son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
PRIZE LIST FOR
 THE HORSE SHOW
LETTERS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED TO PROMINENT CITIZENS TO BE PRESENT AT MEETING NEXT MONDAY NIGHT.

Letters have been written to a number of prominent citizens by the Elks' com- mittee on the horse show asking them to be present at meeting to be held in the Elks' hall Monday April $, at 7;3o D. m.. in the interest of the show.
 The letters state that the horse show will be held in Birmingham under the auspices of the Birmingham Lodge of Elks May 26 to 29, inclusive, and that prizes amounting to s25OO will be given to foreign exhibitors.
 The show will be given under the rules and regulations of the American Horse Show association and in the southwest ern circuit The letter further urges that those addressed be present at the meeting to look over the prize list that will be submitted for classes to be composed of both foreign and local horses.
 Replies are to be sent to the Secretary of the Birmingham Horse Show, Box 633. City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
s. A. L. READY TO
 BEGIN WORK HERE
CHIEF ENGINEER J. w.. BUSHNELL WILL GIVE OUT CONTRACTS FOR YARD AND STREET TRACKS IN BIRMINGHAM.

Maj. J. w. Bushnell. chief engineer of the Seaboard Air Lines construction work, arrived in Birmingham yesterday. He said last night that he was now ready to let the contracts for the companys grading inside the city limits. The yards will be along Avenue A between Twenty fourth and Thirty-second streets and they will be graded and tracked this spring. At the start tracks will be laid westward on Avenue A to the central part of the business section, and later to the western limits. Tracks will also be laid along Thirty-second street to Tenth avenue and along Tenth avenue to the western limits. But for the present they may stop at Twentieth. A good deal of excavating will be necessary but with steam shovels, this work will not take long.
 The Seaboard will build shops here, but the plans have not yet been drawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
CHARGED WITH INTIMIDATION.
Clay County Men Arrested By Deputy
 United States Marshal.

J. A. Williams, Walter Franklin and w. A. Cowse have been arrested on charges of intimidation. They live at Rollins. in Clay county, and were ar rested there by United States Deputy Marshal Wilson and brought to Bir- mingham yesterday. The arrests were on capiases issued by Judge Thomas G. Jones of the United States court.
 Cowse and Williams made bond yes- terday, but Franklin was committed to the county jail in default of bail
 The men are charged with intimida- tion 'of witness in the Calcis cases, in which a number of men were ar rested on charges of conspiracy about two weeks ago.
 It is probable that the cases will be tried at the November term of the United States court. when the con spiracy will also come up for hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
DECLARATION CONTEST.
Literary Society of Conference College
 WIll Have Annual Exercises.

The R. E. Lee Literary society of the North Alabama Conference college will hold it's second annual gold medal de- clamation contest in the college chapel at Owenton this evening at o'clock The medal is given by M. M. Davidson of Selfville, charter member of the society A good entertainment is promised. The public Is invited.
 The programme follows:
 Prayer; Music; '"The American Soldier" B. l.. Noojin. Gadsden; "The Stars and Stripes" E. M. Norton, Elyton; Dixie" H. A. Locke, Wylam; Education" c. c. Gregory, Birmingham; Jimmie Butler and the Owl,n A S. Keith Bessemer; '"rhe Intellectual Light" J. D. Hunter, Deatsville; Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before" A J. Walker, East Thomas; 'The Unknown Speaker" l.. D. Patterson, Owenton; Righteous Public Sentiment" L. K. Knowles, Montevallo; i; Music Awarding of the Medal by the Judges; Benedictioh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.
Horse Frightened at Automobile-The
 Buqqy Strikes Frank R. Gaudin.

Yesterday afternoon while R. S Munger was out in his automobile. Dr. Ross Sny- der's horse became frightened and ran away.
 At the corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street the horse ran on the sidewalk and the wheel of the buggy struck Frank R. Gaudin with great force
 After an examination at St. Vincents hospital they discovered that MT. Gau- din's hip was fractured. It VIII De month before he will be able to get out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
MEDICAL COLLEGE ALUMNI.
Association Has Banquet at the Morris.
 Officers Elected.

The Alumni association of the Birming- ham Medical college was formed yester- day morning at a meeting of about fifty graduates of the college, held in the new building. There are about 100 now living in the state who are eligible for mem bership, and 1t is expected that large number of those not already enrolled will send in the names in a short time.
 The election of officers resulted as fol- lows:
 President-W. J. Clark, Russellville.
 Vice Presidents-E. A. Jones' c. A. Chumault, c. M. Murphy, Loren Cary and J. S. Watson.
 Secretary and Treasurer-A. w. Sims. Librarian-N. G. Clark.
 The first annual banquet of the asso- clation was held last night in the Hotel Morris dining room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
PAID FOR FRANCHISE.
T. H. Aldrieh Hands City Check for
 $75oo.

A check for $750O was paid to the city of Birmingham yesterday morning by T. H. Aldrich, the check being given in payment for the granting of the franchise to the Birmingham District Coal. Light and Power company at the meeting of the mayor and board of aldermen Wednesday night.
 MT. Aldrich will leave for Cincin- nati tomorrow to further arrange plans for the early erection of the by-product plant for generating electricity. Just where this plant will be located is not known.
 The first outlay on the plant will amount to $500,O00, and Mr. Aldrich says he expects that work on it will begin within the next thirty days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup.

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow' s Soothing syrup and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOoTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. AL LAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COLO, and is twenty-five cents bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
At the Riiou.

"A Trip to Chinatown will be present. ed tomorrow night at the Bijou theatre for the last time by the Bijou Musical Comedy company. The Day has proven very popular and the fouses at tke re- naming three performances promise to be large. There will be matinee tomorrow afternoon.
 Next week the Bijou company will play "A Black Sheep" another of Hoyts pieces. New specialties and song hits will be introduced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03

will not only save you distressing pain and valuable time, but will cost you less money. There is also a satisfaction in 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. l have treated private diseases as 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, I re- fer you, with permission, to First Ma tional bank, Alabama National bank Jefferson County Savings bank and Steiner Bros, bankers, as to my responsi- biiity for my contracts. l cure many pa- tients by mail treatment. Write for prices and terms
 I 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 a call and get well.
 Address Dr. Y. E. Holloway 1S015k Sec- ond Avenue, Birmingham. Ala.
 Office. Second avenue and Eighteenth. opposite postoffice.
 Office Hours: S:30 a. m. to 5:30 p. m. Sunday, 10 a. m. to 12 m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
Dies From His Injuries.

A. B. c. Davis, who was crushed in the mines at Horse Creek, died ast night at Copeland & Berry's infirmary, where he was carried yesterday after noon about o'clock. He was inter- nally injured, and the physicians had no hope of being able to save him. His wife and little baby accompanied him to the city. Death occurred about 10:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
On View on Mondays.

From Judge.
 What I never could understand" said the dense man, lis why the women spend such fabulous sums for this here lingerie, when they never display It. of course. Now, if they would put some of that dainty lace and rippon on their dresses or hats
 You forget" said the other man, who also had been looking into the show win- dow; you forget that the neighbors al- ways rubber at the washing when it is hung out.f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
Liabilities.
From Puck.

Because the citizen found no seat in the car he heatedly repaired to the office of the company and demanded cents.
 The company rendered him cents
 NO" said the citizen; '1t is not enough that you refund the amount of the fare merely. You are justly liable, also, for the cost of the newspaper which I bought in the expectation of having a seat to enable myself not to see women standing up in the aisle"
 But now the company became over bearing and refused to treat further.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
NORTH BIRMINGHAM POLITICS.
Candidates Will Discuss Issues at Mass
 Meeting Tonight.

The political pot in North Birming- ham is beginning to boil as the cleo tion for mayor and aldermen ap- breaches. The election will take place Monday.
 The last meeting of the citizens be- fore the election will be held in Jack sons hall tonight at 8 o'clock, when the issues will be discussed by the different candidates.
 The candidates for mayor are: Mayor c. B. Mitchell, the present in cumbent; J. F. Knight and J. H. Cole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Funeral Arrangements Delayed.

No arrangements have been made for the funeral of c. c. Hammond, who died yesterday morning at Copeland & Berry's infirmary from the result of burns re- ceived on the previous night. His family is out of the city and the remains are being held until they are heard from.
 Hammond was burned by some slag which splashed out of hot pot on him while he was lying asleep under car on the slag pile at the Alice furnaces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
PERSONAL.

T. c. Rensford, a brother of Tom Rens- ford of this city, died in Cincinnati yes terday at noon. Tom Rensford will leave on an early train this morning for Gin cinnati to be present at the funeral.
 At the Florence: P. II. Norris, Selma; D. P Walraven, Atlanta: s. B. Beaver, Anniston; A. J. Welch, Chattanooga; E. l.. Seay, R. C. Haggins. Nashville; G. l.. Gilman, Gentry show; J. R. Jones, Huntsville; A. GoggrelI, Amory, Miss i: w. D. Vance, Atlanta Robert Rorr, Knoxville; A. F. Herring. J. T. Jones, Atlanta; w r. Lambert, Alabama w. T.. Cox, Gadsden; John Flautt, Memphis; w.. A. Willis, Columbia, Tenn; J. B. Harris. Pullman company; F. C. Anderson, Chi cago; Charles F. Butts, New York; J. A. Lowry, Dawson. Ga; O. F. Bowman, Carthage, Ind; w. w. ogden, Sulligent {; J. F. Worthington, New Orleans: A. J.. Dauthet, Alexander; J. W. Hucke. St. Louis; B A. Frazier, Nashville; II. l.. Brownson. Evergreen; Charles B. Moore, Atlanta; J. E. Sims, W. M. Lawson, Ala bama; A. Atzinger. Lawrence Ky; w. W. Galloway, Sylacauga; J. l. Mcclure Chattanooga; H. G. Benners William E. w. Gerby. Greensboro; B. T. Rochester, Warrior.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
Stockholders, Meetinn.

The annual meeting of the stockhold- CTS of the Bains Brothers Investment company is hereby called to be held at the office of the Collier Drug company, 2012 First avenue. April 15 1903. for the election of officers and such other busi- ness as may come before them. By order
 G. w. BANS,
 3-3-3t Secretary and Treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
AvondaIe Council Toniqht.

The mayor and board of aldermen Of Avondale will meet tonight in regu- lar session at Avondale. Considerable business of routine nature will be transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
Marvin Hart Gets Decision.

Louisville April 2.-Marvin Hart of Louisville was awarded the decision over Jack Bonner of Summit Hill, Pas on a foul in the fourth round of a twenty- round contest here tonight. Hart had the better of the fight at nearly every stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03

Boy 'Hurt.-Ed Patillo, boy, was injured yesterday afternoon while play ing baseball near Owenton college. He was brought to the city on the electric car and carried to Housemans drug store and then home in Lige Loy's am bulance, It seems that he was batting and slipped. He fell backwards and struck the back of his neck on the knee of the catcher. It knocked him unconscious, and for some time 1t was thought that he was dangerously hurt, but he recovered consciousness. He lives at 2104 Eighth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03

We will sell you OF easy payments Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Silverware, Etc. Lowest Prices; Best Quality J. LONkIN SOHN,
 1921 Second Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
Quite Unreasonable.
From Life.

From Life.
 First Lawyer-These people are kick ing because we don't settle the estate.
 Second Lawyer-As if we didn't need the money as much as they!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
ATTHE BIJOU.

All week, with matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday-5ilou Musical Comedy company In Hoyt's "A Trip to Chinatown"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03

Masquerade BaIl.-A masquerade ball will be given at the Knights of Columbus hall. on Twentieth street and Fourth avenue, tonight at 8;30 o'clock. John Tomlin Is in charge Music will be furnished by Clayton's orchestra
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
,DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
Physician and Surgeon.

Three-fourths of the persons who come to me to get cured of Syphilis. Gonorrhoea, Gleet. Structure, L O 8 [ 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., 1903-04-03

IOS te1I story or marVelous re suits. This medicine has more rejuvenat- ring, vitaizing force than has ever been Eoffered. Sent by mail in plain package tonlY on receipt of this adv, and $l.
 Made by it's orifnators, c. l. Hood Co.,, proprietors Hoods Sarsaparilla, Lowell. Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03

Marri age Licenses.-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to W. A. James and Julia V. Dearman, Will liam M. Cain and Maggie s. Clements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
CITY ITEMS.

Ball Tonlght.-A masked ball will be given tonight at German Turn Verein hall by H. A. Speaker and R. G. Pugh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03

K w-M Those suffering from weak zS nesses which sap the pleas aures of life should take Ju-
 Pills. One bottle will
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-04-06

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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-04-06
A FRENZIED SOLDIER
Jumped from a Bridge Into the Rio
Grande at Eagle Pass.

Eagle Pass, Texas, March 3O.-A
soldier named Devoo, belonging to
the company in garrison here,
crossing the railroad bridge from
Mexico, deliberately jumped from
the middle of the bridge into eight
inches of water, breaking his leg in
two places, and is probably inter
nally hurt. The jump was about
fifty feet. A customs inspector saw
him do it and got other help and
pulled him out and took him to the
post. In his frenzy he cursed his
rescuers.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-04-06
BEWARE OF OINTMENTS FOR
CATARRH THAT CONTAINS
MERCURY.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
lions from reputable physicians, rs the
damage they will do is ten fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
F. J. Cheney 6 Co, Toledo, o., con-
taines 40 mercury, and is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you
get the genuine 1t is taken internally
and made in Toledo, Ohio, by +. j.
Cheney & Co Testimonials free
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bot
tie
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-04-06

But why this question, Alice? Have
you still doubt of my sincerity?
Or is there anything else that can
do to make happier the one for
whom l would cheerfully give my
life to prove my lover"
The happy face turned once more
to him, and the bright eyes in
which the tender love-light was
beaming looked fondly into his as
she said, in voice full of tender
ness and pathos:
II DO not ask you TO give me
your life, Harold, or the world and
all its wealth. What | am going to
ask will be a small thing for you
to do, but a priceless boon to me- 1t
is this: For almost ten minutes
your foot has been right on my
tender toe. Would it be too severe
test of the love and devotion you
assert to ask you to take it OFF,"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-04-06
4 GREAT SENSATION.

There was a big sensation in
Leesville, Ind, when W. II. Brown
of that place, who was expected to
die, had his life saved by DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption.
He writes: Il endured insufferable
agonies for Asthma, but your New
Discovery gave me immediate relief
and soon thereafter effected a COM
plete cure" Similar cures of Con-
Sumption, Pneumonia, Bronchitis
and Grip are numerous. It's the
peerless remedy for all throat and
lung troubles. Price SOC, and SL00
Guaranteed by J. L. Putegnat &
Bro, Druggists. Trial bottles free.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-04-06
TEXAS ITEMS.

Cars and locomotives of the
Houston and Texas Central are COM
ing from the paintshops with
Southern Pacific" lettered on them.
Gregorio Cortez was on trial last
week at Goiiad for the murder OF
Sheriff Morris of Karnes county,
who was killed about two years
ago.
Championship fight between
William Rothwell, known as Young
Corbett, and Terry McGovern, at
San Francisco Tuesday night,
resulted in victory for Corbett, in
the eleventh round.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-04-06
LATE ITEMS.

The canal commission is prepar-
ing to 60 to Panama for prelimin-
airy inspection of the route.
Annie Krearer, seven-year-old
child of Chicago, can walk now, for
the first time in her life, as result
of an operation by DIR. Lorenz's
assistant, DR.. Miller.
King Edward visited Lisbon last
week and was the guest OF King
Carlos of Portugal.
The National bank of Mexico Is
reported prosperous, with paid up
capital of S2O,OOO,OOO and a surplns
of 100000. It's gross profits the
past year were $5,S51,555.
Emperor William visited King
Christian of Denmark at Copen-
hagen last week.
President Roosevelt spoke at
Chicago Thursday night to 5000
people, his chief subject being the
Monroe doctrine.
A hundred negro laborers have
been imported into Mexico from the
United States, to work on the Vera
Cruz and Pacific railroad.
Measures are being taken to
protect deer that were driven from
the bottom in Louisiana by the
food
Shamrock Hills said to be superior
to Shamrock III.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-04-06

THERE is one thing certain, and
that is that a railroad is going to
be built to the lower Rio Grande
at some point in this region within
the near future. 1t rests with
Brownsville to decide whether this
town shall have the road or not.
And when it comes to the point,
there can be no doubt that the old
town will wake up and get that
road. Progress has claimed the
lower Rio Grande valley for its
own, the rafting of its wheels can
be heard, and those who are too
sleepy to get out of the road will
be run over. Let us all get into the
procession, and help to make things
hum. Let us not be numbered
with the mossbacks, "whose fat
blood sleeps as it slips along their
veins" We have got to have the
railroad, and must keep wide awake
TO do it.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-04-06

SHAMROCK III, the new challenger
for the America cup, outstripped
the first shamrock by four minutes
in the trial on the Clyde last
Thursday. The cups defender will
have to be a clipper to beat her, no
doubt, and that is what she will
he
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-04-06
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used for over 60 years by millions
of mothers for their children while
teething, with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain; cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for Diarrh9a. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferers Immediately
Sold by Druggists in every part OF the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. BE
sure and ask for MRS. Winslow S Sooth-
ing Syrup" and take no other kind.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-04-06

TEXAS must be represented at
the St. Louis fair. 1t would be a
lasting disgrace, if the state should
fail to send an exhibit. If the state
treasury cannot do it, then the
people should be patriotic enough
to raise the necessary amount by
private subscription.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-04-06

WHEN our neighbors across the
Grande river do undertake political
opposition to the ''ins," they do it
in strenuous sort of fashion. The
mob that assaulted Governor Reyes
house in Monterey recently had a
bad case of it.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-04-06

4 BIG gold find is reported IN
Menard country, which is reported
to be the old lost Bowie" mine. If
Texas keeps on developing such
riches perhaps she may be able to
make an appropriation for an
exhibit at the second centennial
exposition, wherever it may be
held.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-04-06

TIE irrigation fever is sill spread
ing throughout the Texas coast.
The rice belt continues to grow.