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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13
coLonED DRIVER props DEAD.
Expired In n smithy While His
Horses Were Being shod.

Peter Clayton, colored driver, died
suddenly yesterday morning about 9
O'Clock in the blacksmith shop of 6. r.
Uranium, at 7e0 east Cary street, OF con-
gestion of the lungs.
Clayton went to the shop to have
his mules shod. and died whila the black
smith was at work. He was stricke an
suddenly, and died two minutes after
wa rds: The ambulance was called, but
he died before medical aid arrived. The
coroner viewed the body. and as death
was due to natural causes he deemed an
inquest unnecessary.
= Clayton was a married man and lived
at 1906 West Leigh street. The body was
turned over to his family.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13
Schooner cousins Ashora

ATLANTIS CITY, N. j., January H.
The schooner Harold B. Cousins. Pensa-
cola for Boston. lumber-laden, Is ashore
at Townsend Inlet, and leaking badly.
She became stranded because OF d1sa-
bled rudder. The revenue cutter Onon-
daga will stand by the schooner tonight,
and attempt to float her tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13
Hon. j. A. Bristow III.

GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE. VA,
January 12.-(Special.) -Hon. J. A. Bris-
tow. former member of the Constitutional
Convention from Middlesex and Essex,
has been sick for some time at his homo
at Stormont, near N1iddlesex.
He was thought to be improving until
to-day. Tonight he is much worse. and
there is little hope of his recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13
CITY BANK ELECTS OFFICERS.
Annual Meeting Of Stockholders
Was Held Yesterday.

AnnuuI DIeet1nS OF SIuE4<HVlHFfS
Was Held Yesterday.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of. the City Bank of Richmond was held
yesterday at II o'clock. There was quite
a good attendance. The annual report
was read and it showed the bank to be in
most prosperous condition. All the off.
GERS and directors were reelected. They
are. Mr.. William Fl. Palmer, president;
Mr.. E. B. Addison. vice-president; Mr..
J. w Sinton. cashier. Directors. Messrs.
e. 3. Addison, James Fl. Anderson,
James ~. Boyd. I. D. Cardozo. s. Fl.
HAYES, "A. i. Holiday, William Josiah
Leake, r. T. D. Myers, William II.
Palmer. S. w. Travers. W. r. Trigg, B.
B. Valentine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13

Supervisor r. 3. Geddy and Justice Of
the Peace j. g. Carlton are assisting Dr.
Stephenson in carrying into effect the
law governing o U.s. e aEWs.
James City County Court was In SEES
presiding. NoScases were tried, and one
rlisdeneanor case was continued till next
term.
The VIII OF 2. R. Cali was admitted e
and sso0oe. which was left to his on.y
son. Mr.. N. r. Hafrell is named as<ex,
ecutor and trustee, but did not Quat,fy
to-day.
". " Greenhow qualified as admins
traitor Of the estate of his father. Robert
Greenhow fcoloreD. in bona Of s., 900 .
a well-gnown Justice of the Peace 3f
James City IS thinking seriously OF re-
signing his Office on account OF the very:
small fees allowed by the Legislat ure, and
the grave responsibilities attached. It y
there is nothing in the Office but trouble
and worry.
HARRY T.. HUNDLEY ILL.
AZ Harry Mupdl sss Is a. 5hs bd point
this morning that the end was at hand.
but he rallied for few hours. Mr.
Hundley Is about sS years of age and is
fsTe ana II 81 fSsSp915
was here to-day. after an absence Of
several months. He was warmly greeted
by his many friends ass
Mr. John Kent. who has been III long
Presiding Elder Bennett preached his.
first sermon in the Methodist church here
last night. and made splendid impress
s p apsn hr ne seils Circulated
hatan ard Stonehouse DISTRICTS of James
City county praying Judge Smith TO orr
der a local option election: Those liz po.S
,,n nas,nI1 hefnre many mont -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13
1T WILL BENEFIT THE SOUTH.
Governor Has High Hone. OF Forth

Governor Has High HOPES OF Forth
coming Educational Conference.
Governor Montague has returned to the
city, after spending three days In New
York, where he went to attend the ban
uuet of the Southern Educational Asso-
citation The Governor is personally very
much interested In this work, and he de.
scribad the banquet as most brilliant
affair, some of the most prominent edu-
catianalists In the country being gathered
about the board. The conference which
will be held here, the Governor thinks,
will be of great benefit to the South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13
ARVONlA CHURCH AFFAIRS.
Resignation OF Rev. w. g. Foster
Well Known People Discussed.

heS1SnatlOu OIL rev. w. u, Foster
Well Known People Discussed.
ARVONIA, Va. January 12.-(Special)
Rev. W. C. Foster, who has resigned his
charge in Buckingham. which consisted
Of three churches, leaves tomorrow, Tues
day. for Florida, where he has accepted
quite a fattering call, Mr.. Foster is
fine man and good preacher and his de-
parture is much regretted. Mt Zion. one
Of the group of churches mentioned, held
a meeting Sunday and appointed com
mittee of three, composed Of Judge A. P.
Cole, Messrs. Leake, Boatwright, and
Goode, to wait upon the Arvonia Baptist
church and petition its congregation to
unite with them in forming a church
s field, So that they can thus engage the
services Of a good minister for his full
time.
At the close of the services at the Ar
vonia Baptist church yesterday. the pas
tor, Rev C. F. Scott, introduced Judge
cole and Mr.. Boatwright. The judge. who
is a deliberate. forcibIe speaker, made a
pleasing address, in which he stated the
Importance of the sister churches form
Ing union, which should be permanent.
He spoke of the geogra phical situation OF
the Arvonia church, making 1t practicable
for one pastor to serve the churches ac-
ceptably. This church was given the
power to select a parsonage for the pas
ton. though Mt Zion has now one within
her borders IN closing, Judge Sole SAID
This plan at first might not work
smoothly, but ! have seen it tried in
Lebanon District, and time will eventual
~ prove it to be the only way scattered
churches can hold good pastors and
thrive, for there is strength in unity
Mr. Boatwright, in a few well chosen
words. emphasized the importance OF this
movement, and turning to the pastor,
gracefully extended him the call to Att
Zion. Rev-c. P. Scott arose and thanked
him for the honor conferred.
On account Of the small attendance,
which was occasioned by the Indictment
weather. no action was taken by the
church There will be a called meeting
at Williams Hall next Sunday morning,
at 10 o'clock, at which time the clerk Of
he church will lay the question before
the congregation. a large attendance is.
desired. &.
Mrs Wiley Wootten has been called TO
Norfolk by the serious illness of her SIS
ter, Mrs Hicks Some time ago cam
Ger was removed from the side of the
sufferer, but it only gave temporary re-
lief.
Mr.. W. G. Edwards is laid up with a
sdislocated shoulder. caused by ''the kick
from a gun in shooting.
Mrs. Mamie Snoddy still remains quite
sick at her home. DR.. C. W. Keil Is
anxious to have her go to Richmond for
surgical attention.
Mrs Harvey. Jolly has entirely recover
ed from her recent attack, and returned
to her home in your cit
Mr. Fountain Leseur remains Ill at
Newport News. His parents and sister,
Of Arvonia. are with him. DR.. C. w Keel
has been called as consulting physician.
Mr.. Stegar has resigned his position at
Mr.. Pitts store and left Saturday for
his home In Columbia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13

an oysters1s sst IA Iodxs roests
Friday night.
The Flnyt Stock Company presented
THE M1llIonair ire. Saturday night at the I
Academy OF Music.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13

Joe Morris tcoloredl was put undM
twelve months security on the eharxs ct
carrying away a pistol valued as 8k b.
lowing to w. T. Rogers
George Stevens. charged with curstnE
and abusing and destroyins the clothing
OF Isabella Stevens, had his case COO
tinued to the 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13
FROM FRYINGPAN TO THE FIRE.
suGoIk Prisoner Who Fired the
Jail Acquitted of Original
Charge and Sentenced

SUFFOLK, VA, January 12,-(Special.)-
The irony of fate was exemplified In the
case of w. n. Dusendorfer in the Coun-
ty Court to-day. Dusendorfer was In Jail
on the charge Of stealing a sewing
machine and On Saturday morning, at
tempted to burn his way out of the pri-
son. but was unsuccessful, only small
hole being burned in the ceiling. when the
fire went out. To-day the prisoner was
acquitted upon the charge of stealing the
sewing machine, and was then put on
trial for firing the jail. He pleaded guilty.
and Judge Kilby, under the. prerogat tive
granted by the new Constitution. pro-
ceeded to sentence the prisoner without a
trial and fixed his punishment at three
years in the penitentiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13

with threatening to shoot Eta Fem, but
the case was dismissed upon the payment
of costs.
Frank Randolph tcolored) was sent to
the grand jury for assaulting Buck
Bonney and taking $3.50 from him. He
was also put under bond for twelve
months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL ASSN.
Committee of Teachers Meet Tomorrow
 to Arrange for Convention.

A meeting of teachers and other repre- sentative persons will be held at the Commercial club rooms tomorrow after noon at o'clocl-, for the purpose of making arrangements for entertaining the Alabama Educational association. which will meet in Birmingham June IS. IT and IS.
 The committee of teachers Is composed of Thomas R. Walker, chairman; W. H. Bowen, c. A. Brown, J. M Davidson E. P. Hogan, P. M. MeNeil and E. L. Pat ton; a committee from the Commercial club composed of John l.. Parker and John w. ONeil, and one from the Board of Trade composed of M. V. Joseph. Will liam N. Smith, M. P. Messer and Mayor w. M. Drennen.
 The committee has established head quarters for the coming meeting at the Hotel Hillman, and all teachers in the state are urged to attend the meeting of the association.
 It is requested by the committee that the superintendents of each county call the attention of teachers to the meeting, and that the press of the state also urge upon teachers the importance of attend ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13

William A. Bagweli, aged 25. was run over and killed by a train In the yards of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company at Sixteenth street and Sixth avenue last night between T and o'clock. His remains will be sent this morning to Villa Rica Ga, where he formerly lived and where his mother now resides. Young Bagwell was employed as seal clerk in the railroad yards. His duties were to seal cars before they left the yards.
 Last night he started to his work as usual about o'clock. He had lantern on his arm and was walking down the tracks.
 About S:2O o'clock a negro brakeman on a freight train saw a body on the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13

the press to the effect that he had not been elected secretary of the committee and that he wished to call on the chair man to state whether or not he was sec retary.
 Chairman Wellman said that the min utes of the first meetingof the committee showed that he had been unanimously elected; and besides that, he had a dis tinct recollection of the election. This question being settled, the roll was regu- larly called.
 Maj. A. G. Negley, J. H. Bingham and H. L. McElderry were appointed com mittee on proxies and soon made a re- port accepting all of the proxies pre- scented. The report was adopted
 Open Session.
 MT. Curtis made a motion that the committee go into executive session. This motion was debated at some length, and was finally carried, the friends of the administration and the referees, includ- ing the officeholders present, voting for 1t. It was then moved by MT. Polak that the press representatives be allowed to remain. and the motion prevailed.
 A number of committeeman then stated that they thought as the press represen- tatives were allowed In the room theN thought the republicans who were pres ent and not committeeman should be &C., corded the same privilege. After some argument 1t was decided to allow all those In the room to remain.
 The resolutions were then introduced and debated for a short time. It was clear that the administration element was in control, and a motion made by MT. Vaughn to adjourn was defeated.
 The meeting was to a certain extent harmonious. After adopting the resolu- tions 1t adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
WILLIAM A. BAGWELL
 IS KILLED BY A TRAIN

It was reported and an investigation showed that 1t was Bagwell. The poor fellows body was mutilated and the lan- tern he had carried on his arm was lying near.
 The body was taken to the LIge Loy undertaking establishment and prepared to be forwarded to Georgia.
 No one saw the train when it hit young Bagwell and 1t is not known whether i. was a freight or a passenger train that struck him.
 BagweH had lived in Birmingham for eight months, having come from Villa Rica to accept the position he held. He had no relatives here the members of his family living In Georgia.
 He was greatly esteemed by the men with whom he worked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
ALL POLICEMEN REELECTED
 AT THE COMMISSION MEETING
WHAT THE COMMISSION DID

Captain W. Wier chief of police wcommiss for four years patro re-ecte d-vote heunant Tom Shirley desk desk sergeant Austn's report reads accepd-very brief last little
 
 to destroy gambling equip in raids
  Commission of to geant O
 gambling equipment he has the legalr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
MAKE INTEREST CALCULATIONS.
Company Organized With Capital Stock
 of $15,ooo.

A declaration of incorporation was filed yesterday in the office of the Probate judge by the Interest Calculator Manu- featuring company.
 The capital stock is named as sl50oO, divided Into 150 shares of the par value of s10O each. The incorporators are Miss Emma MacMillIn J. ". Jeter. T. M. Stapleton and Ethan Philbrick, all of Birmingham.
 The company asks for authority to do calculator manufacturing business. with headquarters in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
Transportation.

Mayor Drennen, chairman of the trans portation committee, reported that a re- quest had been made for railroad rates of one fare for the round trip from dis tant cities and that he thought 1t would be granted.
 The advertising committee reported that it was at work advertising the horse show.
 The ticket books have been received and will be placed on sale today
 The outlook for the horse show Is very bright, and the Elks and their friends and all interested in the big event are confident that if the weather is clear dur ing the dates that the event will be financial success, as well as a social suc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
TO TRY WIRELESS
 TELEGRAPHY HERE
SCOTT WARNER WILL ARRIVE IN
 A FEW DAYS TO ESTABLISH A STATION ON RED MOUNTAIN. THE OTHER AT LOOKOUT INN.

Scott Warner will arrive in the city in the next few days to take charge Of wireless telegraph station which will be erected on Red mountain south of BIT mingham.
 He will act in conjunction with Arthur L. Bolin, who will be quartered al similar station at Lookout Inn near Chat tanooga They will conduct series or experiments in wireless telegraphy De- tween the two stations which will be about 14O miles apart.
 Both Warner and Bolen were formerly assistants in the Edison experimental par lors at Menlo Park, N. J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
CONTRACT FOR THE
 BOXES IS AWARDED
Horse Show Committee of'EIks
 Makes Report
THE TICKET BOOKS ARRIVE
At the Fair Grounds Necessary Work Is Now UnderWay-Over Forty Horses Have Arrived-En-
 tries Being Made. @f
The Birmingham Horse Show com mences May 26 and lasts four days.

The Birmingham Horse Show com mences May 26 and lasts four days.
 A meeting of the horse show committee from the Elks' lodge will be held at the Elks' home tonight at o'clock and on Friday night joint meeting of the Elks' committee and the associate committee will take place at the same place.
 At the meeting of the Elks lodge last night the show committee made a report to the effect that the contract for erect ing the private boxes had been let to A. J. Krebs & Co.,, and also that a contract had been made with the Birmingham Tent and Awning company to supply the necessary canvas to be used at the horse show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13

him by the captain and lieutenant; the amount of gambling parephernalia in the city's possession, and an invoice of the property in charge of the chief of po- lice.
 Austin's Recommendations
 He recommended that the board of po- lice commissioners take some action which would permit the chief of police to destroy all this gambling equipment.
 The suggestion was taken up and a mo- tion made that the chief be instructed to destroy these cards, tables roulette wheels, dice, chips faro banks and quantity of other stuff which is packed away in the top of the city hall The motion was amended to read: If the city attorney declares 1t to be legal to burn the same and was passed.
 Chairman Rudulph then explained that he had heard 1t stated that he had re- fused to attend a call meeting of the board for last Saturday night in order to prevent Captain Wier from being sworn into office so that he could attend the national chiefs of police convention in New Orleans. He said that Chief Aus tins term of office does not expire until tonight, and that he believed in giving him his full term.
 Following is the oath of office taken
 
 The Oath.
 "I -, swear that I will faithfully and impartially demean myself as a commissioner of police during my con- tinuance in office. I have not in order to influence my election to this office of commissioner directly or indirectly, ex- pressed or implied, promised my vote or support to any person for any office in the city of Birmingham, nor for any other office. I will not knowingly per- init my vote fin the election or appoint ment of any person to a position on the police force, to be influenced by fear, favor or affection, reward or the hope thereof; but in all things pertaining to my said office l will be governed by my conviction of the public good"
 Chief Wier in New Orleans.
 Chief of Police William E. Wier Is in New Orleans attending the annual meet ing of the Chiefs of Police of America. He left Birmingham early yesterday morning, and was present at the meetings yester- day, but took no part in them, as he had not been elected chief, but today he will become an active member.
 Last night as soon as Captain Wier was elected chief, Desk Sergeant Chambers was instructed by the police commission to telegraph him the fact at once. This was done, and later a number of his friends wired their congratulations.
 Chief Wier will return to Birmingham tomorrow or Friday and commence the active work of the office He had prac- tically had charge for several weeks. as Chief Austin was taking vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13

100000 Dooley sweet DO. tato Islips for sale. Price, S1.5O per thousand. Smith, the Florist, 2lO6 18th ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
CANTALOUPES NOW
 ON MORRIS AYE.
CONSERVATIVE FRUIT MEN ESTI- MATE THAT THERE WILL BE ..BoUT HALF CROP OF PEACHES, WILL BE GOOD QUALITY.

Conservative fruit men estimate that the peach crop this year will not be more than 50 per cent of a full crop. Reports come from some sections of Georgia to the effect that 30 per cent crop is high estimate. It is said, however, that by averaging the prospects in the various sections that about half crop can be counted upon.
 In some sections of Alabama the yield will be good, but in others peaches have been considerably damaged.
 One man claims that if the general crop for Alabama were averaged 1t would not reach 50 per cent.
 The peaches that are produced, how ever, are expected to be of a fine quality, which Is usually the case when the crop Is not large. One broker puts 1t that they will nearly make up in quality what they lose In quantity.
 The melon crop this year is. expected to be unusually large, and already they have begun to move.
 The first cantaloupes of the season were seen on Morris avenue yesterday. There were only two crates of them, but they are of excellent quality and came from Florida. The crop will begin to move brislly about the 2Oth of this month and from that time on the market will be well supplied.
 Melons sustained almost no injury from the cold weather, which accounts for the large yield that Is expected.
 Strawberries are now very plentiful. To- matoes are somewhat scarce and are rather high yet. Pineapples will soon be plentiful and the yield in Florida will be very large. The season for pineapples will be much longer this year than usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
Regular Meeting Nights.

The Elks horse show committee has appointed Monday, Wednesday and Fri- day nights as regular meeting times un- til after the event.
 At the present time there are over forty horses at the fair grounds, where the show will take place. The track is being placed in excellent condition. and the drveways in the park are being repaired.
 Each day seems to give additional in- terest In the coming event that will be Birminghams first horse show, and en- tries are being made every day, both in the local and foreign classes.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-07
he HAD A FORTUNE.
DEATH OF UNKNOWN MAN IN
LOUISIANA WAS MYS-
FERROUS.

Vernon, La, Aug. THE body OF
an unknown white man was found
July 80 mile and . half north OF
Elma, a station ON the Arkansas
Southern railroad.
The limbs were dismembered and
great portions Of flesh had been torn
from the bones.
Evidently the man had been dead
several weeks The suit OF clothes
worn was an expensive one, and fur
Their evidence of prosperity WAS dis
covered in bag full of SEQ gold pieces
found in the shirt pocket.
In another pocket were certif Gates
Of 1000 shares of stock in the Home
Oil and Fuel Co. OF Pocasel Colo, in
favor of II. l.. Adgett, issued in No
vember, 1901. The theory is advanced
that the man left the Arkansas South
ern train TO go to a nearby station,
and was murdered en- route. Three
bullet holes in the back Of his coat
show foul play, but the presence of
the gold Is evidence that robbery was
not the cause. The man was OF small
stature and evidently young.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-07

the circumstances They even over
looked the fact that prices for some of
the work were,left blank, and the con-
tractor failed to figure them in at all.
leaving him an excuse to get out Of
signing she contract. This is some
thing like former Democratic coun-
Gil, which let the brick street contract
without knowing what it was doing,
and despite the fact that there were
seven practical contractors in theboard,
found when it came to a show down
that it had been bested by inexpe-
rienced men and the city was in pc
sition to get skinned on every point,
and from indications did get skinned
on every point.
The city had to accept brick and
curbing it didn't want and much ma
terial condemned by the engineers had
to be accepted by the city and allowed
placed in the street, because 1t was
learned on reading the contract care
fully that the capable gentlemen in
the council had not properly safe
guarded the city's interests.
Paducah is a growing city, ana has
a bright future. She needs permanent
street improvements, and if local bid
ders who are inexperienced in such
work, do not know enough to bid on
it intelligently, they ought to be ig-
nored hereafter and only the bids Of
competent, recognized men or firms
who know what they are about and
can have the work done in the proper
way, be considered.