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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
Charm of the Mississippi.
From the Sports Afeld.

From the Sports Aneld.
 The nature-lover in doubt as to where to go for an outing, can find plenty of en- joyment In a trip down the Mississippi river-stopping over, perhaps, at Vicks- burg or Natchez, to make preparation for excursions from those places. The writer recently boarded a steamer at Memphis, going southward. To novice eyes, the trip down tife great stream is full of wonder. Not the beauties of the Hudson does he find, nor the castle turrets of the Rhine. nor the gay pageants of the storied Thames, nor the gentle loveliness of that small stream that graces the mountain region of North Carolina--O thrice fair Swananoa! But a beauty all It's own has this wonderful -.lississippi which on it's serpentlne way from pearly Lake Itasca to the blue waters of the Mexican gulf, tarverses 2616 miles of territory. Its le- gends and traditions; It's great flush times before the war; its spectacular history, may all be learned from some quaint old riverman who will gladly give full meas ure of his lore. There is a charm In the vast stretches of forest. in the loneliness of the great stream-Father of Waters In it's mightiness and supreme length, it's sunsets and it's sunrises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
KILLED IN RUNAWAY.
w. H. Nance of RusseIIvlIe Thrown
 Violently From His Buggy.

Russellville. July 3.-(special) = w. H. Nance. one of the most prominent citi- gems of this place, was thrown from his buggy and killed yesterday afternoon.
 He was returning from a drive to the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company 8 commissary. when his horse became frightened at car that was being moved from one of the washers. The horse be- gan to run. throwing Mir. Nance out of the buggy. his head hitting the end of a crosstie. He never regained conscious ness and died about an hour after the ac- cident.
 Mir. Nance leaves a wife and six chii- dren-one girl and five boys. He was a Confederate veteran, member of the Christian church and charter member of Franklin Lodge No. 19, Knights of Pythias He will be buried at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Knights of Pythias cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
INFIRMARY CLOSED.
Appropriation Is Cut of and Selma
 Ladies Are Discouraged.

Selma. July 3.--(Special. .)--After twenty years successful administration, the so- ciety of United Charities has closed the doors of the infirmary and given back to the city and county the responsibility of caring for the poor of the city The city and county had been appropriating s75 each every month and the city cut down their appropriation to s60. This seemed to give offense to the ladies in charge and they have suspended. A meeting has been called and it is expected to form some kind of aid society that will look after the needy.
 There are some thirty-hve or forty, mostly negroes, who have been receiving twice month supplies from the society of United Charities. These swooped down upon the city and county authorities yesterday and today and gave much trouble. They were cared for, however, and none allowed to suffer.
 The new society will take Up where the old left off and will give the city and county officials every help.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
OFFICERS HAVE TussLg.
Andy Black Is Captured With Difficulty
 In Florence.

Florence. July 2.-(special)--A second attempt to arrest Riley Black, who is wanted in Sheffield on a charge of obtan- ing money on false pretences. proved sue cessful last night. but he gave the officers who went after him "a run for their money"
 Policeman Dowdy attempted to arrest the man Monday night but he resisted and made his escape. Last night Black was located in the old bakery on Tennessee street and two officers stood guard at the back door and one at the front. while a fourth went in after their man. Black was coming out as the officer went in and a struggle ensued. He broke loose and was only stopped when the pursuing officers fired volley at him. This Is not Black s first encounter with the police. He has figured in several shady transactions be- fore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
GAMBLING JOINTS RAlDED.
More Than 200 Slot Machines Turned
 the Wall in Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo. July 3-Kansas City, Kas., the rendezvous of the gamblers of the middle west, was the scene today of an active raid by the police when more than 300 slot machines were turned to the wall and seven gambling houses clos ed Mayor Hilbert said later that this was the first act in cleaning the city. The present administration would. he said, be rid of gambling for at least two years. The pool rooms, several of which are be- ing operated, were not molested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
TO ABOLISH FEE SYSTEM.
Field Deputies in North Alabama Dis
 trct to Be Paid Salaries.

Huntsville. July s.--(speclal.)-It Is re- ported that the attorney general of the United States has directed Marshal b. N. Cooper of the Northern district to put all field deputies on salary and dispense with the fee system. The order was is- sued several days ago but Is being held up on account of the attorney general not wishing to allow but three field deputies for the entire Northern district, and the marshal Insists that he cannot do the work with less than seven men.
 The Northern district contains practi- cally half the counties of the state and so per cent of the violations of United States laws are committed in this district. The office of deputy will pay twelve hundred dollars year, but the work will be worth the money. Huntsville will probably get one office and one field deputy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
BAIL ALLOWED IN
 SCOTTSBORO CASES
THE YOUNG MEN CHARGED WITH HELPING TO LYNCH ANDY D1eGS RECEIVE FLOWERS AND DAlN- TIES WHILE IMPRISONED.

seottsboro, July S.-tspeeial)-ln pre- liminary trial here today before .. L. Cargile. probate judge, Ed Harris, Albert Smith Thomas Brannon and Roy Kelley, four of the young men of Larkinsville who were arrested as being part of the mob that lynehed the negro Andy Diggs last Monday night, were all admitted to bail in the sum of s200 each to await the action of the grand jury, which will con vene the last of August
 Walker Mccutchon, one Of the young men that was also arrested was diseharg- ed. He proved that he was at home sick at the time.
 The young men were the recipients of many beautiful flowers and delicacies dur ing their detention in the private office of the sheriff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
UNIVERSITY IN GOOD SHAPE.
Books of Treasurer Fitts Are Examined
 and Found Entirely Correct.

Montgomery, July S.-tSpeeial.)- )-Ac- cording to the report of Assistant Exam iner of Public Accounts Rutledge filed in the executive office today. the financial affairs of the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa are in excellent condition. Mr. Rutledge examined the books of J. H. Fitts. treasurer, and reported them neat ly kept. and all the accounts accurate with proper sustaining vouchers for all disbursements. The receipts from all ac- counts for the year are shown to have been $57. .S97. .27, with disbursements for the year of $51. .606 60. leaving a total balance of all accounts of $S.69609.
 The accounts of President Abercrombie and Quartermaster Abbott were also re- ported correct with proper vouchers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
CHATAUQUA NOW
 ON AT TALLADEGA
A LARGE ATTENDANCE FOR THE ! FIRST SESSION AND 5iRMlNe-
 HAM TALENT IS MUCH IN Evl.
 DENcE-coNTINUEs IS DAYS.

Talladega. July Especially Ala bama chautauqua opened it's sixteenth annual session Wednesday evening with an attendance of over a thousand people. Douthwaites orchestra of Birmingham opened the programme with several de- lightful selections and will be here during the fifteen days session. The Haw- thorne Musical club of Chicago appeared and gave magnificent entertainment. A special train brought in a large crowd from Pell City.
 Abe Ullman of Birmingham is on the programme at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
Rural Routes Established.

Washington, July 3.-(Speeial)-The fol- lowing rural free delivery routes will be established in Alabama August l: Centre vile, Bibb county, with one carrier; length of route 26 miles, population 7O; Headland, Henry county. with three car riers; length of routes 20 miles. popula- ton HAS. H. Bevis, Jr.. has been appoint
 county, vice J. c. Bevis resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
GOLF TOURNAMENT
 IS WELL PLAYED
REPRESENTATIVES. FROM slR- MfNoHAM, ATLANTA AND ROME CONTEST FOR HoNoRs ON AN NIsToN LINKS.

Anniston, July 3.--(Speeial) invi- tation tournament of the Highland Golf club began this morning on the links Of the club on East Highlands. There were twenty-nine entries for the seven hand some cups offered as prizes. The entire morning was used as a qualifying round or eighteen holes of match play, followed in the afternoon by the first match. The result is as follows, the first four matches being for the championship cup:
 Henderson of Anniston beat Brown Of Birmingham. up. Thach of Birmingham beat Byrd of Atlanta. five up and four to play. McKleroy of Annston beat Watson of Birmingham, two up. Coleman of An niston beat Thomas Ward of Birmingham, eight up and six to play. Knox of Annis- ton beat Tilson of Atlanta, five up and four to play. Hill of Atlanta beat Per lxins of Anniston, four up and three to play. Foard of Anniston beat w P. Ward of Birmingham, one up. Stiles of Bir- mlngham beat Sheppard of Anniston, two up. Bowcock of Anniston beat Angler of Atlanta, two up. Marshall of Anniston beat pr. Cox of Rome. six up and five to play. Trowlck of Atlanta beat Norton of Rome. four up and three to play God dard of Atlanta beat Reynolds of Annis- ton. five up and three to play. H. H. Constantine of Anniston beat Dr. Marshall of Rome. three up and two to play. Bell of Anniston beat D. r. Constantine of An niston. one up.
 The tournament is being attended by golfers of the Mount Alto club of Rome, the country club of Birmingham and the Piedmont club of Atlanta.
 The semi-lnals and finals occur this morning and afternoon. Smith, Annistons 8 crack golfer. is prevented from playing on account of the illness of his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
TUsKECEE.
Pythians Elect ohIcers-Dr. Massey
 Leaves for Boston.

Tuskegee, July s-(special) )-Tuskegee Lodge No 1N Knights of Pythas, at their regular semi-annual on last Tues day night chose the following officers.
 T. F. Proctor, c. C.. D. E. Leslie. V C.; H. P. Merritt, M. E.; Pat Perry, M F.; George Griffin, M. w.; Steve Webb, M E. The lodge continues to grow and much interest Is manifested in the initiation of new members.
 Dr. John Massey and daughter. Miss Mabelie Massey. left this morning for Boston. where they go to attend the Ma tional Educational association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
LAMPLEY GETS PLACE.
To Appointed Probate Judge of Butler
 Without opposition.

Montgomery July .-eSpecial.)-H. D. Lan1pley has been named by Governor Jelks as Probate Judge of Butler county to succeed Zell Gaston. resigned. MT. Lampley was the only applicant for the vacancy.
 There were dozen of the leading citi- zens of Butler here to see the governor in behalf of MT. Lampley, and when they waited on him he promptly told them that he would name their man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04

Montgomery. July 3. = Cspecial9 Y Gov ernor Jelks will in all probability eele- brate the Fourth of July by naming junior judge of the Birmingham City court. A delegation in behalf of Capt. ". c. Ward waited on the governor today and made an earnest appeal in behalf of their favorite. A. G. Smith headed the delegation and H. R. Dill and E. K. Campbell were among other prominent lawyers who were members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
FERGUSON'S CHANGES
 ARE CONSIDERED GOOD
Governor Jeks VIII Probably Celebrate the Fourth by Naming Junior Judge for Birmingham City Court and Its Dol
 lars to Doughnuts That He Will be the Man.

Governor Jelks has kept his own coun- sel in the matter of the appointment but even at this it's dollars to doughnuts" that Charles W. Ferguson will in future celebrate the Fourth of July as the an- niversary of his appointment to the bench in Alabama. The governor will spend to- morrow in his office here. as he has been pressed with official duties during the last few days. and a general holiday observed in hard work will put him even.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
TWO MEN HURT
 AT PRATT CITY
FIRE BOSS LAIRD HAS ARM TORN FROM SOCKET BY COG WHEEL. JAMES ovERsTREET SERIOUSLY INJURED BY RUNAWAY CAR.

Pratt City, July s.-(special)- Two acci- dents which may prove fatal occurred here today William Laird fire boss at No. 1 shaft. had his arm torn from his body this afternoon. He was near the engine when his sleeve was caught in the cog wheel, and his arm twisted from its socket. his side was badly laeerated
 James Oyerstreet was also badly hurt at No. mines. He was going down the mines in car. In some way the car got beyond control and smashed into an ob- struction. MT. Overstreets head was seri- ously injured. Dr. George Brown attended both men. They are In critical condi- tion
 Mrs. Charles Donaldson is visiting the family of MT. Edward Donaldson on High land avenue
 The Rev. M. M. Wood and little daugh- ter of Fayette were visiting friends in our city today
 Albert Watson will leave tomorrow for Hartsford to spend few days with his mother.
 Mrs. Frank Phillips Mrs. J. E. Wood and little daughter, Mary Lou. returned today from visit to friends at Altoona. They report delightful time
 MT. and Mrs. P. G. Wood of Virginia City are visiting Mrs. Santamire, Mrs. Woods mother.
 The Rev. J. w. Orr of Ensley was in our city for short while today.
 John Meagher of Ducoin H.. arrived in the city today to visit relatives.
 William Gilbert left today for Ducoin. H., on a business trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
Established 1ss6.) Ss\devs'
 ReskauvaMk 11o NORTH TWENTIETH ST.
...MENU
11o NORTH TWENTIETH ST.

Lunch from 11:3o a. m. to 2:3o D. m., July 4, 1903.
 Soup
 Chicken Gumbo.
 Fish Broiled Spanish Mackerel, cream sauce.
 Roasts Prime Ribs Kansas Beef, au jus. Dreaded Veal Outlets, tomato sauce.
 Reiishes
 Lettuce, Tomatoes.
 Entrceo Jumbalaya of Chicken, la Creole. Green Apple FTitters, wine sauce.
 Vegetables New Potatoes, Carrots and Peas. String Beans, Pickled Beets.
 Desserts Vanilla Cream, Lady Fingers.
 Drinks Coffee, Tea, Milk. TWENTY-FIVE (25) CENTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
Phones 135l-Baggage to and from all parts of the city.
 Harris Transfer Go.

Weston Darlington Stock Go. Afternoon and night today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
( ----sagl--s- NO LICENSE FOR sAYLES

County Commissioners, Handed Down -.- -,, Decision This Morning. \.
 ,,-,The petition of Michael sayIes for a a transfer of his liquor license from his saloon, j3o8 Bishop street, to his dwell ing, 8O1, same street. has been denied by the county commissioner The de -ciston was handed down this morning. The hearing. on this ma tier was held in the district court room Saturday morning and. was one of the most sen .sational of, the kind ever held in this tl1.l city.
 sayies has hal. another petition before the board. 1t Is for d license for his dwelling and there will be a nearing on that AS soon as the commissioners can get to it. This p5etifon will De oo-
 posed By the packers Of Patrick Cav anarrgh. who opposed the petition for the transfer of his license. When that is disposed of there will be hearing on Cavanaugh's petition for license where Sayfes now conducts a loons Both petitions will be opposed by
 Father Crowley. though at the hearing held Saturday he said he, had no oo- tection- to one. salaen being h Ine E neighborllood rovided- it is conducteal .as it should be- 4-sa y1es.s hackers will oppose Cavanaughss S. petition. o They have already said that the place Is -un- suitable for saloon purposes solely on the ground that, 1t is damp, ,,, It would
 not be surprising if .hoth petitions were denied by, the conmfssio oners,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
7. .,~>ry : VI -tt--r7,slE7rT '. ~ ts,- a = SUITS FOR DAMAGES.
On Account Of Sandy HOOK Accident
 Double Tracking.

On Account of Sandy HOOK Accident
 Double Tracking. ~- -
 kftar waiting more than q year, a New Haven law firm has brought twenty actions for damages against the Consolidated road on account of the collision at Sandy Hook, Newtow1, in October 1902, when a freight ran into a Danbury fair excursion train. The claimants are: e;Fennie Snatton, -Nang- atirck. factory efnploYe, spine Injured, $500; Elizabeth Lawler, restaurant keeper, Waterbury, general injuries, $500. Josephina Weber, factory em- :nloye, N Naugatllck. internal injuries, $1 ; 600; James F. Haekett, liquor dealer, Waterbury. laid up for five weeks, $2,- 900: Agnes Bfeen. NaugatucR, studyfng to be a prof fessioIia1 efhger, $1 800, on account of forced. abandonment of h her studies, Williaa. Boyle, a boy, S15O; Mary Kennedy. factory empIoye, Naug- atuek, laid up six weeks, $400; Mamie Bowen, factory ernploye, Waterbury, contracted severe cold, $2,O00; Howard Reynolds. grocery clerk, North Leba- non N. r., shock, etc $3,OO0; Eliza beth Mahan, factory employe, Water bury. hid up six months, ' $s.OOO; ETizaBeth Crowley. factory ernpfoye, yVaferbilry contracted lung trouble, $2 GOO: flames Madden, spine injured, -Sssee;; Robert Sheehan. factory elm ploye, Waterburys la8d up three months. $1000; Catherine Mullins. fac tory employe, Naugatuck, contracted neurasthenia. $1. GOO; Minnie Sullivan. factory empiove. NauS&tuck. laid up two months. $500; Mary Aspeff factory employe.. y'adG tue lafd ap two months, S1;0OOs- Patrick Kemmney, factory employe. Waterbury laid up four months, $3,0O0; Annie Doran, bordfng house keeper. Waterbury heart trouble since accident, $1.6OO; Nora stFatton and Mary Shea: factory enpIoyAs, Naugatuck. $500 each. Near. ly all tffeocfainants nane sufns vary ing from $25 to $500 for medical at tendance. --- TT ss- t,trg@' a =
 The double tracking of the Nauga- tuck division Of the Cons solidated road was finished last week. .-- r--
 Derbv's new union passenger sta- ton, which was finished few days ago. stands on made ground. million cubic yards of gravel being nsed to place it .abexe~ the food line of the ~NangatHek -and :, He7lxatonie,4 which comes together at Derby. During the excavations for the double tracking through Derby the workmen uncovered many Indian tt1rIositfes, and parts of skeletons. including an Indian burial ground 7; f.s s-3ss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
TEE ANNUAL ESTIMATES.
Might Pay t6-Furnish All School Sup
piles for Children

piles for Children.
 Talking about the annual estimates for next year reminds people of the adv1sability of making provision. to furnish all supplies for pupils attend ing the public schools. The !. city comes pretty near doing that now and WouId pay to add a, few, more dollars to the appropriati and let the school officials do all the2- buying. It has : beeno demonstrated time and again that it Is the cheapest and mo t, con venient plan that can be adopted. The articles parents, have to purchase under existing conditions do not amount cte much, but they cause a good deal of. confusion, so much that parents are often fn doubt as to whether the youngsters want the pen nies they~ask forte buy candies with or for something they nerd in the school. For some time past the de- partment of education knowing as it does how such a course would help to bring about a better system inf the matter of school supplies than ever can be attained .1n any other way, has been endeavorffhG t6 Set the board O aldermen to make the appropriation large enough to include everything and thus do away with the busfness Of having small children constantly mak- ing demands for things which parents would prefer to pay for lln taxes, but the city fathers have not been able to look at the question from that stand point and as, result the system is tet what 1t ought to be.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
THE SUPERIOR COURT.
Mrs Bergamo Found Not Guilty By
 Jury This Morning ~>,

Jury This Morning. .~ss -
 The superior court, Judge Wheeler on the bench, resumed business this morning at etSO o'clock Tie ju 7 was deliberating on the easa against Mrs Erminia BerSamo Friday after- noon when Juror Lewis Freedman of New HaveE was taken i'll -afid ca SC an ]. unexpected term ina ton or t e eme being. This morning the jury re opened and after being out foi ty n,il- Sstes, or about five hours alto@ether. brought in a verdict of not guilty Ire Accused was thereupon discliarged Mrs Bergamo was. charged wtth as saulting with intent to kill Mrs Char les Fibre on the morning of August 2S. <~>-- ----'~s s
 The bond in the case of Ghar' es H. Cox, who with Mfs Ma y FA n1' a. hue of New Haven was charged with adultery, and who was, santenced to one year in Jail last Tuesday, was then called, Cox having failed to appe in court. The bond was $500 ta-h f r. nishsd by "Jehn Doe" who in this instance was Cox himself
 The bond in the case, agains- do II O'Brfef, charged with bttrglzl.v. " $ also called. Daniel L.s Saul WaS the bondsman and the amount of the bond was $500 O'Brien broke into the fruit store of Charles T9ofidero. near Sackett's iyerY stable one Sun day morning last summer and took money from thes till, ; besides some goods His tracks. were quite pl in, the window through which he entered having been freshly painted This with fhe marked money that as left in the till. led. to his Arrest. Juel~e Wheeler ordered Fench warrants is- st1ed fer the apprehension- of both men, so that besides foffeiting their bonds they will haye to stand tri1l.
 This disposed Of all the criminal business for the term ard the jury wss excused until Thursday. there be- ing TO civil business for therl re dv. To-morrow the ease of Kay vs Ray a e5rtesietl divorce will 3e heard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
STORY -fs eoNFRAB1orED.

That -Preeoneerted Effort is To Be Made to Reduce Wages.
 New York, Oct 27. Emphatic denial Is made here by representatives of sev- eral important western railroads to widely circulated rumors that a con cefted effort was to be made by the western roads to reduce wages, The opinion was generally expressed tlat no such plan was under consideration, and In some quarters it was said that such a move would not be feasible. Re auctions in expenses are being made by the western roads if common with those in other parts of the country, but this Is being acconplished in the main by reduction in shop expenses and, in construction and Improvement work.