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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
TUSCALOOSA
Retail 0rocers Have 8arbecue--Ad-
 jutant Brandon Returns.

Tuscaloosa, July 16.-(Special. )-The first annual barbecue of the Retail Grocers' as- sociation of Tuscaloosa took place at Meeks Spring yesterday. All of the re- tail groeers and their clerks were pres ont. together with the wholesale groeers who assisted in giving the barbecue. In teresting talks were made by Mayor w. G. Cochrane and Col William w. Bran don. The affair proved a great success and was most thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
 The little daughter of MT. and Mrs II. Brown died at their residence on Broad Street yesterday. The remains were taken to Meridian, where the interment will take place today
 Adjutant General William W. Brandon has returned from Montgomery, where he attended the encampment of the Third Regiment of the Alabama National Guards. When interviewed in regard to the reports of the disturbances in camps, he stated that there was some disorder the first night but after that perfect or der was maintained.
 Dr. Norfieet Harris has gone to Chi- cago to take a postgraduate course in dentistry. He will return in September.
 Miss Ellen Foster has gone to Besse- mer to visit her sister. Mrs. J M. Dill. Later she win go to Blount Springs to spend the remainder of the summer.
 Mrs. Hugh Prince and children have gone to Columbus to visit Mrs. Princes sister. Mrs. J. T. Searcey, Jr.
 Mrs. Clara R. Jemison Of Montgom- cry is visiting Mrs Ellen Peter Bryce
 Hon. William cochrane Fitts of Mobile, formerly of Tuscaloosa, Is spending a few days in the city with relatives.
 Mrs. w. w. Brandon has returned from a visit to Montgomery.
 Mrs. A. c. Edwards and daughter, Miss Pattie Jo Edwards. of Montgomery, are visiting the formers sister, Mrs. Car ence B. Turner.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. M. Craig have gone to Montgomery, where they will reside in the future. MT. Craig has for some time been in charge of the Southern Weighing and Inspection Bureau office. He goes to Montgomery to accept similar position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
DECATUR
Woman Swallows Two Needles
 Coon Town Wakes Up.

Decatur, July 16.-(Special)-Last night Mac Thompson, one of the women of the town, who resides on the river front in the Tenderloin district, accidentally swallowed two needles which she was holding in her mouth while sewing The needles lodged in her throat, and the timely arrival of a physician was all that saved her life.
 Last night there was a warm time in "Coon Town" near the river front. Sev- eral negroes engaged in a general row which had it's starting from a frivolous matter about a negro woman. Knives, pistols and the ever-ready razor played a prominent part in the affair.
 It Is said that one negro's throat was cut and another negro was shot through the calf of the leg Another was struck over the head with a club of wood There were no arrests made, as all the negroes engaged in the affair escaped before the officers arrived. None of the negroes were fatally hurt
 Two exciting games of ball, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, took place at the park yesterday between the Twin City Tigers of New Decatur and the Junior Choetaws of, Birmingham, two boy teams. The morning game went to the visitors by score of Il to 12. and the afternoon game. which was a twelve-in- ming one. was one by the home boys, the score being to z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
PRATT CITY
Personal Notes = Striking Miners
 Watch Baseball Games.


 Pratt City. July 16.-(speciaL)- Rev. w. W. Wolf returned last night from a visit to his family at Taradega.
 Edward Donaldson, Sr., Mrs. Walter Donaldson and little son returned today from visit of several weeks to relatives in Ohio.
 Will Vernon of Thomas and Lee Morrow of Birmingham visited friends in our city this evening.
 J. T. Bell, IT,, returned this morning from a visit to relatives at York.
 Mrs. T. A Morrow, who has been visit ing relatives in Pratt City, will leave to- morrow for White Bluff, Tenn, to join her husband, who has q position at that place.
 Murphy Lee is expected home from Liv- ingston tomorrow.
 Walter Holder is expected to arrive home Saturday. MT. Holder has been In the Philippines for the last three years, and his return is looked forward to with great deal of interest by his friends.
 James Hunter returned this evening from a visit to his fathers family at Deatsville.
 Saturday is the regular monthly pay day of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Rail- way company.
 The suspension of work in part of the mines continues without disturbance. The miners all seem to be in a good hu- nor and spend most of their time watch ing the home boys play baseball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
SCOTTSBORO
Sheriff Kicked by a Mule-Teachers'
 Institute in Session.

Scottsboro, July 15.-(Special.) )--Capt. w. H. Diccus, ex-sheriff of Jackson county and captain in the Confederate army, was kicked in the face by vicious mule late Saturday afternoon and he Is now in very critical condition.
 The teachers institute of Jackson county will meet at Garth on July 2s and will be in session three days. An interest ing programme has been arranged by county superintendent W. s. Bridges, and a large attendance is expected.
 Crops in Jackson county are better than in years. Irish potatoes are going beg ginS at 8 cents a busnel.
 An attempt to break Jail was nipped in the bud yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Austin The mob that lynched the negro Andy Diggs left a lot of keys In the cell that he was taken from and the prisoners got possession of them and would have escaped but that one of the negroes con fined in the Jail gave them away. The notorious Bill Cuffeys was among the prisoners.
 The Jackson county Sunday school con- vention will convene in the Methodist church at this place Friday and bo in session three days. Preparations have been made for a number of guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
FORMER CHIEF AUSTIN
Makes Statement Regarding Gam
 bling Situation in Birmingham.

To the Editor of The Age-H Herald.
 An article appearing in The Age-Her- aid of the l4th inst headed Raids Prove Profitable" has done me and my ad- ministration a great injustice. and I am sure you will allow me space in your valuable paper to set myself right be- fore the public. In speaking of the raid over the Manhattan saloon. Twentieth street, they say that all pleaded guilty and the city received $33O, making over 5000 netted the city by Chief Wier and the policemen under the new administra- tion. It was further stated that this Is source of revenue. as never before were the men convicted when caught and the city received nothing from for mer raids. l will say first that 1 never tried to make my administration purely a source of revenue to the city, but used my very best efforts to suppress evils and enforce due respect for the law. And of course where raids were made charges preferred and prosecuted vigorously against those men running the places This accounts for the rela lively few con- victions. The gambling fraternity made several propositions to me that if would pull them once or twice a month and not prosecute them for running the place" that they would always plead RulltY anu pay l1elT mes l would not accept such a proposition, therefore the pleas of guilty were very few I con sider q compromise of this kind to be nothing more than granting a license to gambling and would encourage rather than decrease the evil. Has any one been prosecuted during the new administra- ton for gambling tables or rooms? When so many have admitted that they were guilty, is 1t not reasonable that the party running the gambling place could be caught, unless it was paying the fines thus comes this large revenue from crime and criminal. I have convicted quite a number of gamblers. and quite a num- Der have been acquitted in the courts.
 1t is not my desire to criticise the pres ent administration. or any one else. but simply to state that I administered the law not for revenue. The article in The Age-Herald is misleading in that 1t places my administration in an improper light before the public. Respectfully,
 C. w. AUSTIN.
 Birmingham, July 14 1903.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
GADSDEN.
Edward M. standifer and Miss Wise
 nant Are Married.


 Gadsden. July -(special)-Edward Marion Standifer and Miss Willie H. Whisenant were quietly married at the residence of W. W. Stevenson this after noon at 5 o'clock. Only relatives and a few friends were present. Rev. J. F. Sturdivant, pastor of the First Metho- dist church, performed the ceremony. The marriage of these two young people will be a surprise to their many friends, as few knew that they contemplated matrimony at this time. The bride is the daughter of the late Ross ". Whise- nant, and her home was in Atlanta. She | is niece of MT. Stevenson and was vis- iting his family She is quite well known in Calhoun county, where she formerly resided, and where her family was one of prominence. MT. Standifer is the son of Postmaster w. s. Standifer, and is a young man of splendid business qualih- cations.
 There was filed in the probate office today a ninety-day mineral option on 120 acres of land, about six miles west of this city, the price named being $5000. All minerals are included in the option. The lands lie close to that purchased by the Republic Iron and Steel company, and the iron ore is of the same quality. Par ties in Rome, Ga, are said to be tho purchasers, and it is not known whether they intend to develop the property or not.
 Deputy Sheriff Emmett M. Wheeler came in to the city from Altoona with Henry Donnie, Foley Roberts and Dock Roberts who were under arrest On warrent sworn out by W. s. Poole charg ing them with larceny of cattle. They made bond in the sum of $500 The trou- be is said to have arisen over some stray cattle getting into a stock law district and the friends of Messrs. Rob erts and Donnie say that they are not guilty of the charge.
 The chorus concert Tuesday evening was the pronounced event of the year in musical circles and it may be said that a better concert was never given in this city It was decidedly the most enjoyable event ever attended by the large and appreciative audience that filled the auditorium of the court house.
 On the first Sunday in August the Third district of the County Sunday School as- sociation will be organized at Pilgrims Rest church, eight miles south of this city, by Messrs. w. R. Dortch and s. w. Riddle, who are members of the executive committee of the Etowah Couh- 1 ty Sunday School association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
YANDALS MARKING
 AN HISTORIC SPOT
ARE MOVING BRICKS FROM SITE OF WILLIAM KINGS TOMB IN OLD KING CEMETERY NEAR SELMA.

Selma, July 16-(special) was received today that vandals were rec moving from the old Illing graveyard from Selma, the bricks that made the foundation upon which rested for so many years the stone sarcophagus which held the remains of William Rufus King vice president of the United States.
 The tomb and the remains were removed to Selma about twelve years ago and now form one of the sights for the curious that visit Live Oak cemetery. The bricks are being taken to build chimneys for negro cabins on the property near by and those who take an interest in the old cemetery are shocked at the action of the vandals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
SELMA.
Bids Advertised for Elks' Home = Train Petition Gets Many sleners.

Selma, July 16-(Speeial )-Bids have been advertised for by the Ellxs' Home committee for building which is to occupy the lot on the southwest cor ner of Lauderdale and Water streets. The building will be only two stories high from the level of the side walk but as the lot Is on the bluff overlooking the Alabama river there will be practically four stories in the rear. A most luxurous feature of the building is the twelve-foot veranda which extends the whole length in the rear and overhangs the bluff, mak- ing an ideal place in the hot afternoons for lounging. It is expected that the building when completed and furnished will cost in the neshborhood Of $20, 0OO
 A number of prominent Methodist divlnes were in the city today en route to Marion to attend the meeting of the quar- terly conference of the Greensboro dis trict In the number were Bishop w. A. Candler of Atlanta, Presiding Elder Frazer of Montgomery. ]. H. Mccoy, editor of the Christian Advocate of Bir- mingham, T. II. Jones, agent of the Sum- merfeld Orphanage and A. L. Andrews of Montgomery.
 The petition asking for a morning train from Camden to Selma from the Louis vile and Nashville railroad was nuner- ously signed and will be presented in few days to the proper officials. This train will mean much to Selma and more to the con venience of the patrons of the road between Selma and Camden and the hope is that the Louisville and Nashville may see its way clear to grant the request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
SUMMER EXCURSIONS.
Rates to New York. Boston and the
 East.

The Central of Georgia railway and its connection now have on sale at all coupon ticket offices in the southeast excursion tickets to New York. Boston and other eastern cities and resorts via Savannah ana steamships of the Savannah Line" good returning until October 3l. 1905. Tick ets include meals and berth aboard ship. Rates much less than all-rail. The rail ride to Savannah Is quick and pleasant: through sleeping cars. The ocean voy- age is smooth and refreshing. Nine new and magnificent ships. More frequent sailings than in previous years. Improved service aboard ship. Evening course din- ners. For further particulars apply to your nearest agent or John w. Blount. Traveling Passenger Agent. 1921 First avenue. Phone 976 6-6-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
CENTREVILLE.
Back Tax Commissioner Adjusting
 Levies-Other News.

Centrevile July 16.-(special) )-The back tax commissioner for Bibb county has been at work for several weeks and it Is rumored that many corporations and individuals of the county will be cited to appear and show cause why their assess ments should not be increased.
 It now seems certain that a pencil fao- tory will be established here within a short while.
 MT and Mrs. J. H. Mitchell, Sr. two of the oldest inhabitants of Bibb county, are very sick at their home near Gen. treville.
 Judge w. L. Pratt and family, Mrs J. D. Cooper and daughter, Miss Bessie, and Mrs. w. J. Nicholson left today for a two weeks stay at Cumberland Island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
Youno Ladies Run Fount.

The young ladies of the Epworth league served ice cream. sherbert and soda wa ter this afternoon and night at Meigs 6 Edmundsons drug store. They made a good sum for the church.
 The store was beautifully decorated and a good band furnished music. The affair WAS liberably patronlzed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
CONTRACTORS NOTICE.

Twenty-Five steel I beams. 15 Inches depth, 5s4 inches base. thickness of webb ss inches. length IS feet and 4 inches and IA feet Inches; r 10-inch cast iron col umns IS feet and 6 inches long. base plates and caps; lot of lintels and plates; all this material is in good condition and can be delivered at once. For sale by Blr- mingham Iron and Supply company. 'Phones 6lI. 7-16-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
Huntsville g. columhia 3.

Huntsville, July 16.-(Special) )-Hunts- vile and Columbia began a series of games this afternoon and the visitors were defeated in the first game by a score of 9 to 3. The locals punched hits in the fourth and fifth innings. increasing the score by seven. Those innings ex- cepted the game was close. Batteries: Knollys and Fisher for Columbia; Nor wood and Sawyer for Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
EXCURSION RATES
To Baltimore, Md, and Return Via
 Southern Railway.

Account meeting Grand Lodge B. and P. O. Elks, the Southern railway will sell round trip tickets to Baltimore July IS. 19 and 20, limited to July 25 at rate of one fare. plus s1. For parties of twen- ty-five travelling together on same train, rate of one fare will prevail. Extension of final limit to leave Baltimore not later than July 3l. can be had by depositing tickets and paying fee of s2.
 Detailed information cheerfully fur nished upon application at passenger of- flee. Morris hotel building. Telephone 6l7. J. c. Lusk. District Passenger Agent.
 7-15-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
Fats and Leans Play Ball.

The Fats" and Leans" including many business and professional men, played ball on the local diamond this af- ternoon, the score being 16 to in favor of the Leans" good crowd witnessed the game
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
RAILROAD WORLD.

Louisville and Nashville reports for the year ending June 30, 1sO3 June estimated. a surplus after charges of s6.126, ,459, equal to 12.1 per cent on the stock. Practically one-half of this, ss,O0O,OoO, has been dis tributed to stockholders as dividends, and the remainder is carried to surplus ac- count.
 The report is in every respect a gratify- ing one. The increase of over 15 per cent in gross earnings is due to a natural and healthy growth of traffic through out the south. in which Southern railway has had as large a share as Louisville. The tonnage originating in and about Birmingham Louisville, Knoxville and Memphis the principal freight centers, has shown a steady growth throughout the year. The growth of Louisville traffic is due almost entirely to the awakening of the south to its possibilities. No better proof of this awakening could be found than is furnished by the How of north- ern capital toward Birmingham indus tries and Kentucky coal and iron de- velopments.
 During the year New York and Can adian capital has gone largely into both these districts. The consequence Is that the latent resources of the south are fast becoming assets of the great transporta- tion companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
THE GREAT SOUTHERN HOTEL

GULF PORT. M-CS.
 will open for business on Saturday. July 20. This is a thoroughly modern. up-to. date commercial and resort hotel; 25i sleeping rooms. single or en suite. with or without bath. Telephone in evers room; hot and cold running water. cleo. tric lights, electric fans; all windows and doors thoroughly screened. A full orches. tra will give concerts twice day during the season. We have all of the out-dooi amusements. The hotel will be conducted on the European plan, with white helI throughout the house. For reservation of rooms, rates. and further particulars address CYRUS II. CLARKE, Mgr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
WARM SPRINGS, GA.

In Pine mountains i2OO feet above sea- Finest bathing in America; lio mosqui- toes; no malaria. Warm sulphur and magnesia waters: cures dyspepsia, rheumatism. insomnia and nervous dls- cases. First-ciass hotsi w..h modern con- veniences and moGerate rates. Summer excursion rates Ky Southern railway and Central of Georgia; also weekend round trip tickets $5.96 on train leaving Bir- mingham D. m. Saturdays, arriving Warm Springs 1O:35 D. m. Write for book let with full particulars.
 CHARLES L. DAVIS, Proprietor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
SUMMER TOURIST RATES
To Principal seashors and Mountain
 Resorts.

Southern railway has on sale round trip summer tourist tickets at very low rates to principal seashore and mountain re- sorts in the carolinas and virginias. also to eastern points, via coastwise steam ship lines. Final limit all tickets. Octo- Der 31, 1903.
 Write or apply passenger office Morris hotel building for Summer Home Fold er," rates. etc. J. c. LUSK. District Pas senger Agent 6-M-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
Mrs. winsIow's soothIno svrun.

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for .1frs. Windows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEbTHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES ihe CHILD. sOFTENs the GUMS, AL LAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO, and is twenty-five cents . bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17

We have a ca, 1000 stock of gas and electric fixtures to close out at cost on account of our removal into our own building on Sept, 31. Ben F. Barbour Plumbing & Elec- trio Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
NEGRO ATTEMPTS
 SELF DESTRUCTION
Shoots Himself Over Family
 Troubles at Bessemer
ICE co. HAS NEW MANAGER
Young Ladies Run Soda Fountain for the Church = Fats and Leans Play Ball-News of
 the Day.

Bessemer. July 16.-(special.)-John Riggan, a negro, employed at the furnaces at Robertstown. attempted suicide last night by shooting himself with pistol once in the shoulder and once in the arm He had been having trouble with his wife.
 It is not thought that the wounds will prove fatal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17


 J. M Culp, fourth vice president of the Southern railway. was in Birmingham yesterday morning and left at D. m on the special train to which his car was attached, The special also carried the cars of w. W. Finley second vice president; c. H. Ackert general mana ger, and c. S. McManus, general super intendent of the Western division.
 The party went east and expected to spend this afternoon in Anniston making an inspection of the company's property at that point. They will then start on a general tour of inspection of the line be- tween Anniston and Mobile.
 F. A. Mel, general freight agent of the southern railway. with headquarters in Atlanta, was in the city yesterday. and returned home last night.
 II. c. Mordue, travelling freight agent of the Chicago and Alton railroad, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 c. F. Jackson, general agent of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, with head quarters In Montgomery who has been here on business. returned home last night
 J. o. Lane general freight agent of the Southern Pacific railroad with head quarters in Atlanta, is in town.
 J. IT. McAllister, commercial agent of the Northwestern, with Headquarters at Chattanooga, was in Birmingham yester- day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
Rural Routes Established.

Washington, July 6-(special 1.-Two rural free delivery routes will be es- tablshed September 1 at Ozark, Dale county, with two carriers; area covered thirty square miles; population 912
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17

New Manager for Ice Company.
 G. D. Woodrow of Birmingham has accepted the position of manager for the Bessemer Ice and Coal company, James A. Pitcher having retired from the position.
 MT and Mrs. Woodrow are located with MT and Mrs. Win C. Woods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
SHELBY SPRINGS, ALABAMA,

This famous old resort. situated on tn Southern railway, S3 miles from Bir mingham. is now open for the season un der the arrangement of the owner.
 Table unexcelled plenty of Jersey mill and butter. fresh home grown vegetables fruits and melons of all kinds in album dance when in season. An excellent strini band. dancing. bowling. lawn tennis finch and other amuSements. Sulphur chalybe ate. magnesia and other waters Hot and cold sulphur baths Carriage vii meet all Louisville and Nashville tram at Calera upon request; 30 minutes drlv to the springs.
 Terms reasonable; special rates to fam flies and large parties. For particular address J. ". MCMAHON. 6-6-eod-2m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
VIII unveII Monument.

At a meeting of the Woodmen of the World held last night it was decided to unveil the monument to Thomas George with appropriate ceremonies on the sec ond Sunday in August.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17

The finest stock company in the south at Aquatic thea ire. East Lake. Performance every night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17
The North Carolina Hot Springs
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 Strictly modern hotel; beautiful spa cious park; grand mountains; dry. brac ing climate; natural hot mineral watert and baths; fine ballroom. orchestra, dane ing. riding and all amusements; large as sembly rooms added since last season and other pleasant additions. Conserva. tive rates. Illustrated booklet
 MOUNTAIN PARK HOTEL COMPANY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-17

You don't know what you are missing until you see a performance at the Aquatic theatre, East Lake Show every night.