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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-09
HE HAD BETTER
 STAYED IN JAIL
NEeRo,s PARENTS PAY HIS FINE AND IN A FEW HOURS HE IS DROWNED IN THE WARRIOR RIVER.

Tuscaloosa, February s.-(Special.)- Late yesterday afternoon Shelton Battle a negro, was drowned in the Warrior river at the Mobile and Ohio bridge Battle was engaged in catching driftwood that was floating down the river and tying 1t together.
 When the accident occurred he was engaged in securing a heavy log, when the drift struck one of the bridge piers. His body immediately disappeared and on account of the high water and swift current 1t is doubtful if it will be found. Charles Brown was nearby in skin and barely escaped being capsized Battle was only released yesterday from jail, his parents paying a $40 fine. on a charge of larceny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-09
COUNTERFBITER
 IS UNDER ARREST
WILL MONTGOMERY, IT IS ALLEe- ED, MADE BAD MoNEY-ARREsT MADE BY SECRET SERVICE MEN SATURDAY..

Huntsville February 8. = (Special.)- VIII Montgomery, an alleged counter feiter of Morgan county, was brought to this city yesterday afternoon and lodged in jail to await trial. Secret Serv- Ice Agent McAdams and Deputies Arnold and NeSmith have been on a still hunt for Montgomery during the past several days, and finally captured him when he visited home Montgomery was fully armed, but made no resistance. He has successfully eluded the Morgan county authorities for several months and very seldom slept at home.
 John Culver of Hartselle, charged with being Montgomery's accomplice, was given trial before Commissioner Con way yesterday and was committed to jail in default of $1OOO bond.
 Hobert Daniel and Miss Emma Cham bers. both of Maysville, came to the city last night and were married In the par lors of the McGee hotel, Esquire Fergu- son officiating. The marriage was a run away affair.
 Henry Little, aged 6S years, died yes- terday at his home near this city He was member of one of Louisiana's reg iments in sthe civil war His wife sur- wives him.
 Mrs. A. E. French. aged 30 years died yesterday afternoon at her home in West Huntsville Mrs. French was the wife of the superintendent of the West Hunts ] vile cotton mills.
 L. S. Damson, a clothing merchant of Huntsville has filed voluntary peti- tion in the bankruptcy court here His liabilities are 5000 and there are no as- sets
 J. R. Cramer, a Lawrence county planter has also gone into bankruptcy with liabilities amounting to 5000. His assets are small
 Huntsville business men have addressed well signed memorial to the members of the Alabama legislature protesting against the enactment of that paragraph in the new state revenue bill providing 1 for an assessment of three-fourths of the insurance on merchandise stocks and ! assessment of the full capital employed in business enterprises. The chamber of commerce has appointed a committee | of four to go to Montgomery and pre- | sent the memorial as4
 Nine cents was paid for spot cotton in 1 this city yesterday, the highest price ob- tained here since the winter of 1901. A very small number of Madison county l planters will be benefited by the high l prices Nearly all of them sold their stocks weeks ago and the rise in price l Is of no particular interest to them.
 The chamber of commerce of this city has wired Congressman William Rich ardson requesting him to use his in- fiuence to defeat the project of combn- | ing the interstate commerce commission with the new department of commerce. 1 The boards of trade of Alabama are taking concerted action in this matter and all Alabama congressman will be asked to oppose it.
 Ladies residing on Madison lane have organized a Needlework and Literary club to be known as the Much Ad' About Nothing" They will meet week., and study needework and literature
 Mrs. NJ P. Cox entertained the Neigh borhood Progressive Euchre club yes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-09
1.-THE MORE YOU SAY THE LESS PEOPLE REMEMBER" ONE WORD WITH YOU
 SAPOl.. 10

ences most popular society girls. Sne ls A native of Florence as is also MT. Larra- hee who Is in the mail service on the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
 After the wedding the young couple will make their home in Columbia, Tenn.
 Mir and Mrs Fay E. Hazen entertained yesterday afternoon and evening with reception in honor of the Rev. and Mrs. F. Hatcher Watkins. MT Watkins who is the pastor of the Baptist church here. was married Wednesday to Miss cross or Hale Springs Ala, and the occasion was her introduction into Florence society.
 Two hundred and fifty invitations had been sent out, and the elite of Florence in their most becoming gowns thronged the parlors. In the receiving line stood the Rev. and Mir. Hatcher, Mir and Mrs. Hazen Mrs. Lizzie Jones and Miss Ada Coffee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-09
JENIFER.
Suggested as Good Place for Cotton
 Seed oil Mill.

Jenifer, February 8.-(SpeciaL) )-Rain has fallen here almost continually for two days and nights. Streams are rising rapidly and all low places are overflow ed.
 A great deal of cotton seed is shipped from this place. and there is no doubt but that Jenifer is a good location for a cotton seed oil mill.
 Capt. w. Aubrey Thomas. vice presi- dent and general manager of the Jenifer Furnace company, left yesterday for a business trip to Arizona, where he has large mining interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-09
PRICKLY
 ASH BIT TIERS

correcting disturbance in the system is due to @ snthe Third
 
  mat  vim md PERMANENTLY CURES A CONSTPAIED HABIT eating Wards off sickness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-09

terday afternoon at her home on Me- Clung street.
 Mesdames Hampstead and Myhan en- tertained Friday afternoon at carus' Isleoant nrizes were won by Miss Jane White and Mrs. Campbell Cummings
 Mir and Mrs. w. R. Murray entertain ed Thursday afternoon in compliment to Rev. Francis Tappey of Selma, who has been called to the pastorate of the First Presbyterian church.
 The Misses Gigures entertained their friends at Finch last Friday large number of guests were present and In the games the prize was won by MISS Louise McAnally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-09
PALPITATION OF THE HEART

subject violent heart throbbns times nu They regard this an nd worry thus assravatns Nnenne these "hea troubles" due entirely digestion, and be by applying this PRcklY BITTERs remedy, tones the liver purfes By ovrhaung correcting the in this way symptoms helps strong and vigorous body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-09
FLORENCE.
MiIIlken-Larrabee Wedding February 17-Reception Saturday Evening.

Florence, February s.-tspecialo-rhe wedding of Miss Louise Milliken and Ben Paul Iarrabee has been announced to oc- cur on the morning of February l7 at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. Narcis- sns Mlliken. It will be very simple aI- fair, at which only intimate friends Will be present. Miss Milliken is one of Flor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-09
British steamer Stranded.

Cape Henry, Va. February s.-The Brit ish steamship Garland, bound from New London for Wilmington, Is stranded one and half miles north of Big Kinnakeet, N. c. She is inside the bar far from deep water, but Is in good condition. Her crew of ei gnteen were rescued in the brooches DuOy.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-09

stimuant occasionally digestive the liver the kidneys and bowels effectiveness at times and neea help At such times stimulating, cleansing and regulating
 medicine is priceless serious diseases spring from these An admirable stmu- Iant and system regulator will be found in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-09
Notice of Stockholders, Meeting.

The adjourned annual meeting of the of the Ensley Land company will be held March 3, 1903, at 12 o'clock noon. at the office of the Ensley Land Company, Ensley, Ala
 l.. T. BEEcHER,
 Secretary. February G. 1903. 2-7-eod-l2t
New-York tribune., 1903-03-15

spring teachers Of his century; his biosrapher
tells us that he had many interests outside
that special scholarship. He was an adept IN
military history, a Biblical critic, keen polltl-
clan. a song writer unequalled in his own lire.
a vigorous athlete. With all this he was a
man Of deep lovableness, capable OF giving to
others and of drawing from others intense
affection. He combined simple and unpretend-
ing goodness with lofty aims and the most ex-
alted idealsm. His friends turned to him upon
any question of morals duty honor with
an assurance that was absolute. He was Virtu-
ally father confessor to most of his colleagues.
both young and old No man. again, ever pos
sessed in a higher degree the quality of self
forgetfuIness." One Of the most reserved Of
men. he was also one who had IAN almost IN
failing appreciation Of fun and merriment and
laughter"-and it was this alone, it has been
said which rendered possible the extremely
strict character of some Of his discipline. He
was, In short, Of the very best type OF his race
and the world which such man has left an
imperishable mark is not one Of which the pes
simist need despair.
Bowen's great classical attainments did not
make him a pedant He believed in vigorous
practical teaching with little OF the grammar
in it as possible. He expressed contempt for
the system (which forced upon a boy what was
really so much work at a treadmilI." Plunge
him at once he said, ii. e. after he has
learnt a few rudiments of grammar-into the
delectus-"
IF only 1t could be regarded as an established
truth that the Office of teacher is. more than
anything else, to educate his pupils, to
their minds to grow and work, rather than SIM
ply to induce them to receive: to look to labor
rather than to weigh results: to make at
the end Of school half that each one entrusted
to him has had something to interest him.
quicken him. cause him to believe in knowledge
rather than simply to repeat certain pages of a
book without Instake-then might begin
to fancy the golden time near at hand when
boys Will come UP to their lessons. as they sUre-
New-York tribune., 1903-03-15

known to play through six hours OF crnslnu1rs
football Within six weeks Of MS DEATH al -
age Of sixty-fve he took part in an g. IN
his boys He was walker o. s'---,.-'a- ID -
ance as many of his flvorite D4Y..z -. -
when they were summoned to take long tr1Tnps
with him. He heartily encouraged all manly
games at Harrow, and his own enthusiastic par
ticipatfon in them kept its athletic methods in
the finest working state. He celebrated victo-
res with entertainments simple but fIii Il fun.
And how the boys loved his sOngs.-for he
wrote school songs which will be dear to Har-
rovians while Harrow lives
stern disciplinarian, no boy disob"y"d him;
but any boy in trouble demanded Bowen. The
devotion of his House was strikingly shown ON
one occasion when he was Obliged to =" absent
for some weeks and his appeal to his pupils to
be "well-con6ucted and loyal TO his substitute
was honored in a manly fashion whi' h is stin
remembered at the school. His warm hurt
turned to his boys more and more ha grew
old and death took the few who We're to
him There Is a touching story. Of the nigat af-
ter he had heard OF the death in South Africa
of a young soldier. a former pupil. whom he
had loved almost his own SON II was late
and all were asleep save one, who, with door
afar saw the grieving Master on his shty
round, candle in hand. pause beside the panel
slowly trace with his finger the letters Of that
beloved name
Much of BoWen's writing may be found n the
appendices to this volume. and il is j 'tluable
addition to the memoir.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-15

cess. There some interesting glinlpses bcre
OF lesson hours with him:
If 1t is LATIN it will not begin with Latin.
Latin" lesson that begins with Latin, is
Edward Bowens Latin lesson begins with the
daily papers. What is the news? What are the
chief events in current history? The names of
one or other OF the ministries in power may be
asked for. and the question is pretty certain to
come if there has been in France or elsewhere
change Of ministry.
II 1t Is a history lesson to which we are being
privileged to listen, all books will perhaps soon
be put away and the master will fascina.e ard
anuse his audience with a description of some
battle Of NapOeOn's, will explain how some
foreign history works in with the English his
tory on which the form is engaged If he wants
to explain the details OF some fight sin soldiers
will be brought out of his desk-"Surely.'' writes
a pupil. in Sixth Form room have tin SOL
diers ever manpuvred beforehand the yariOHs
sequences Of the engagement made clear with
their help Suddenly. it may be, the tin SOL
diers formed into procession In the
comes riderless white horse spotted over with
ink. and without stand and with it's hCOfS
bent by force outWards. 1t is Turanne's funeral.
listen 10 Ihe eNplanatlon anout the morse.
You see, Turenne's horse was remarkable for
having very big feet and that is the only way
we could give it big feet" There may
during the lesson be-apparently 9prODOS of
nothing in particular-shouts CT The Drumr'
1t is Edward RoWen'S custom to read his
Form once a term Thackeray's "Chronfcle of the
Drum and the cries to which listening
and to which Edward Bowen also listens with
obvious delight mean that half term has passed
ana thaC the tOTm are becoming impatient. II
he is pleased with their work he will Cratify
them and sacrifice some Of the lesson to do
When the great experiment Of the Modern
Side" in alternative to the old Classical Side
made at Harrow. Bowen accepted the Mas
tership and carried the new branch forward to
a state Of remarkable efficiency. His Report on
the work and its results is one Of exceeding
interest and value.
Any sketch OF Bowen would be sadly ore
sided which left out lis athletic achievements
He was for many years ardent and eNtrlor-
dinarly competent crcketer, and has been
New-York tribune., 1903-03-15

ly ought with as little hesitation ana reput'
nance as that with which a man sits GOWN u
his work.
Bowen laid special stress on helping ana en-
couraeing n boy to read. or letting MIN uSe
translations and stopping the waste OF time III
too much lexicon work He spared his pupiiS
all the pains he could, but exacted from theih
full work at the same time His most intimate
associate at Harrow says: " / don't know now
it is sir boy has often said TO me- Dut IL
Mr. Bowen takes a lesson he makes you Work
twice as hard as other masters. but you like IL
twice as much. and you learn far more lie
had a great power of making older boys judge
themselves and offer an adequate punishment OF
an intellectual kind for their shortcomings
Throughout in all matters there was an ap-
peal to the boy himself. to his best part to ms
conscience" The mans ideal was to teach boys
that intellectual growth Is noble. and intellec-
tua1 labor happy and he found the kcenest
enjoyment in that teaching. and striking sue
New-York tribune., 1903-03-15
EDWARD BOWEN.
A GREAT ENGLISH TEACHER.

EDWARD BOWEN. Memoir: Ry the Rev: Rev; =. the ne
Hon w l.. Bowen NJ 4. With appendices ahu
Illustrations. svo pp AT. Long1nans. Green &
Co.
This is the history of great Englishman'
one not great in the winning Of the obviously
splendid prizes Of the world. but in lofty char
acter, in far-reaching influence of the noblest
sort, in his wonderful power of kindling the
brains and making clean the hearts and sout'
of bows For a lifetime Edward Bowen. brill
liant scholar a sweet and simple hearted gen.
tleman. was a mighty force for good at Harrow.
It is remembered that he not only had re-
markable gifts and capacities in a rare de-
gree severally, but he possessed them In rare
combination We have said that he was a
brilliant scholar. one of the few notably III
New-York tribune., 1903-03-15
SPRING.

.cv-yske. wake! The sun is high:
Back from the windows OF the SKY
The cloudy curtains roll: by many token'
Snowdrop and crocus fair
T l,nov drear winters spell is broken 49,
nien IN old Earth. from .ut thy droWsy ialr
Mid mouldered leaves, and sing
Thy matin song of spring..
"Nav, nay trust thee not.
Though in thy little garden , plot tho t;dinps
Thy foolish frstlings cover wa '"-
OF swallow at my caves.
And all of his whispered. soft cohho hod 81 leaves
The house is dark and cold: my pea oi ie"e
Is warm. 1 rise not YET
Lest trusting brings regret
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-23

The members OF the Little Ty.
coon Company, all who are in Union
City, are requested by Mrs. Treva-
than to meet next Friday night al
the residence of Mrs. P. Y. White,
to make disposition of the ,nds
now in the First National Bank,
the proceeds of the concert given
about two years ago. The money
was to have been appropriated for
a fountain in East View Cemetery,
but that not having been done, it is
now desired to make some DISPOSE
tion of it, and hence those who were
engaged in the performance are re-
quested and urged TO meet by Mrs.
Trevathan, president, and S. D.
Woosley, secretary, at Mrs. Whites
next Friday night. Please be on
hand, if possible.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-23
Call to the Co workers.

To the Ladies of the c. P. Church.
Dear Friends: We ask you, one
and all, to cooperate with us in
our efforts to purchase a new car
pet for our church. The free will
offerings and dues of our circle, to-
gether with the work done by the
members, are increasing the fund
slowly but surely. The Co-workers
have covenanted among themselves
to make and give, by December IA,
1903, S1.O0 toward the carpet fund.
We take pleasure in asking your
assistance in this, our duty and
Christian privilege in identifying
the Lords temple. Please give
this your attention. Request of
Co-woRKERS CIRCLE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-23

Moss halls from Kentucky, having
resided in Union City during a
great portion of the past year. He
is an excellent young gentleman
and his bride is one of Union City's
charming and worthy young ladies.
They have our congratulations.
On last Tuesday evening at the
home of her parents, on First street,
Miss Minnie Brown entertained at
six o'clock dinner. Those honored
were Miss Anna Floyd Bransford,
Union City, Mr.. ]. E. Pollock, Col
umbus, Ky, and Mr.. J. H. Wheeler
Jr. of Jackson. All know the anna
bility and hospitality of the young
hostess and under her auspices a
pleasant time was reported.
About $50 o'clock Miss Branstord
requested that the party spend the
rest of the evening at her home.
On arriving there they were met
by Rev. Mccoy, when Mr.. J. E.
Pollock and Miss Branstord we're
joined in holy bonds OF matrimony.
Little cupid had touched their two
loving hearts just year ago and
at this opportune time they gave
their friends and acquaintance a
pleasant surprise. Miss Brown
and Miss Annie Lee Holbrook and
Messrs. ]. H. Wheeler and Dick
Catron we're the attendants. The
couple left for Columbus on the
midnight train. Mr.. Pollock is
young business man endowed with
many sterling qualities and has
many warm friends in our city.
Miss Bransford is a beautiful and
accomplished young lady and one
whom South Side gives up with
great regret, but we realize that
our loss is her gain. Gypsy.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-23

The symptoms of chronic catarrl
are: More or less irritation of the mu.
cous lining membrane of the nasal
cavities, which may extend into the
pharnyx, larnyX, trechea and bronchial
tubes, and gives rise to a more or less
pIofuse mucous discharge from the
nostrils, an unpleasant sensation OF
fullness or aching in the forehead and
sometimes cough and deafness and
nosebleeding. Our catarrah remedy
cures catarrh in very short time and
is the cheapest remddy known Price,
a 2-oz bottle for ST. and powder blow
er for $3.50, which will cure any fami-
ly. DR.. A. FOWLER & Co,
Union City. Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-23
New Fall Dress Goods

Every woman finds this an Interest
ing subject, for upon the color and tex.
ture Of her gowns depend all the hfari
monlzing details. Colors for autumls
are quiet, refined, restful. Roughly
knotty stuff for Tailored Gowns, Satin,
Smooth Broadcloth that never loses it's
prestige for Dinner Gowns, Calling,
Church, etc. Voiles and Examines
are to be more or less deliberately trim
med with Buttons, Laces and Pendants
for evening and reception gowns.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-23
Cheap Bates to Texas, Arkansas and Cali.
forHi1.

Houseseekers and colonists; First
and Third Tuesdays each month.
Liberal limits. Cheap colonist rates
daily till November 30 to California
and the Northwest. Free reclining
chair cars. Personally conducted
pullman tourist sleepers from st
Louis or Memphis via Missouri Pacific
Ry., or Iron Mountain Route. Write
for particulars, consult ticket agents.
r. 7. G.. MATTHEWS, T. P. A.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-23
II. OSCAR
SEAGLE
Tennessee's best known singer,
recommends DIR. Fowler's
great Catarrh Cure.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May I.
DR.. A. Fowler, Union City.
Dear Brother Fowler: | enclose g
check for SO. Please send me a small
bottle of the powder, with one of the
powder blowers. / have been talking
of your great medicine everywhere
and a great many people have ordered
it and have found it just what you
claim it to be-the best catarrh rem
edy in the world. Sincerely,
II. OSCAR SEAGLE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-23

make the last hours OF the Ole
, heroes as comfortable and happy
as possible. Mrs. Brevard author
ICES the publication of this request
and desires the friends to RESPOND
as early and heartily as possible
The death of Mrs. Eliza Green
Wilson, widow of the late Geo. b.
Wilson, merchant and for a num-
Der of years clerk of the chancery
court, occurred last Tuesday even
ing at her home in Troy, after an
illness of several weeks. Mrs.
Wilson was a thorough lady, intel
ligent, lofty in life and character,
true to every purpose and worthy
in every sense the loyal attach
of her family and friends. She
was genuine christian and an es-
teemed member of the A. K. T.
Church. The funeral was held at
the church in Troy Wednesday
afternoon, conducted by the pas
tor, Rev. L. P. Pressly.
Edgar Shore was here from Rives
Sunday.
Jim Bercham was over from Ken
ton Sunday.
Max Ownby has returned to Ca
ruthersville.
Mrs. Maude Curtin has been sick
several days.
w. H. Nichols, of Kenton, was in
the city Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dickson returned
to Kenton Sunday.
R. r. Rinehart leaves to-day for
St. Louis for few days stay.
Mrs. John E. Wells has returned |
from visit with friends at Nash
Vile.
Jim Turner, of Oklahoma, is here
for few days stay among his old
friends.
Mr.. D. Holloway, of Lookout
Ranch, was in the city Monday on
business.
Jesse Wheeler, of Henderson,
Tenn, spent few days in the city
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buster Moody and
son, John Whittier, are visiting in
Jackson.
Miss Bessie Taylor, of Trenton,
is here visiting her sister, Mrs. w.
B. Mills.
Mr.. Arnold, of Cincinnati, was
in the city Monday with Home
street friends.
Mrs. Lexie Parks is expected to
return to-day from a visit with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seth Curtin, of
were in the city Monday
and Tuesday en- route to Paducah.
Mr.. and Mrs. Huber Lewis, after
several days visit to their mother,
to their home in St. Louis
Mrs. L. X. Davis returned Tues
day from a two weeks visit to rela-
tives and friends in Mayfeld and
Paducah.
Mrs. ]. c. Reynolds has returned
from Weaverville, N. c., her sum-
mer home, and is again at home, to
the delight of her friends.
Miss Rachael Clayton left Mon
day for Troy where she will open a
dress making blishment at
dry goods store.
Mrs, EN- Seay, Mrs. Annie Boon,
Misses Jennie and Janette Seay, of
Of Dade City, Fla, are visiting the
of w. L. and S. S. Alex
ander.
Fleete Harper, one of Paducah's
most worthy young merchants, is
here visiting his friend, Miss Mai
Belle Naylor, of the Bethlehem
The members of Leonidas Polk
Chapter, U. D. c., are requested to
meet with Mrs. T. R. Smoot, Try
street, on Saturday. October 81, at
2. 80 P. m. Business demands your
presence.
Mrs. S. S. Alexander entertained
a number of friends yesterday at
dinner. Among the company were
Mrs. Emma Seay, Mrs. Anpie
Boone, Miss Jennie Seay, and Miss
Janette Seay, of Dade City, Fla,
Mrs. ]. A. Baird, Miss Minnie Alex
ander, Mrs. John Cherry, Mai. w.