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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04

Pratt City. August 8.-(speciaI .)-Bus- mess in Pratt City has improved con- siderably since the miners have started to work again.
 No. will pull it's first coal tomorrow with the new electrical engine.
 Palmetto Camp No. 52 Woodmen of the World, met this evening in regular session. Several candidates were given the morning degree. The Bessemer lodge have extended an invitation to Palmetto camp to assist them in unveiling monument next Sunday. August 20, and the Woodmen will give a joint picnic at East Lake.
 There will be eight camps to take part in the picnic which will include basket dinner and barbecue. A large crowd of visitors from lodges in other districts are expected.
 The board of education met this even- ing in the high school building The regular routine business was transacted.
 Mrs c. R. Atkinson returned this af- ternoon from a short visit to her sister, Mrs Ramsey at EllSton. Ky
 Misses. Lillie and Maggie Bryant of Birmingham were guests of Mrs. T. J. Carter this afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. Milford Jackson of Attalla are visiting MT. and Mrs. c. Arnold this week.
 Dr. Carraway leaves tonight for Greensboro to attend the bedside of his brother, who is quite ill
 Miss Pearl Wyatt of Independence is the guest of Mrs. J. M. Pool this week.
 The ladies of the Baptist Aid Society
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04
soy Drowned In coosa.

Gadsden, August 3.-(Special.) .)-Llndsey Butler, twelve-year-old son of Dave Butler, was drowned in Coosa river at Affords bend Sunday afternoon about 1 o'clock Lindsey Butler, his brother Frank and brother-in-law. Will Ramsey, were in swimming when Lindsey got out beyond his depth before his companions were aware that he was in danger When they discovered this fact he was sinking head first, and never came up. The body has not been recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04
ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE.

Charles c. Thach, M. A., President. Healthfu. location; Szo feet above tide-water.
 Enrolled last session, 436 students. Faculty of Is professors. 4 assistant professors, and IA instructors. Seven degree courses are offered: Chemistry and Agriculture, Civil En- gineering. Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, General Course. Phar- macy, Chemistry and Metallurgy, Min ing Engineering.
 There are 14 different laboratories, in which students work regularly. Military exercises arc required of all cadets physically able.
 Tuition free to residents of Alabama, $20 per year to non-residents. Students board with families in Au- burn at $9.50 to $l5 per month. Session begins Wednesday, Septem- Der 9th.
 For catalogue address
 VIM. o. ScRoGGs, Secretary,
 Auburn, Ala. 6-1S-th su tu-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04
AAAAA4A
SELMA
Marion Junction Infested With Tramps.
 Other News.


 Selma, August S.-(special. )-Marion city, has been troubled by tramps during the past few days. Saturday night negro went to the office of the restaur- ant run by Mrs. Harrel and asked her to change a five dollar bill. When she counted out the change on the counter the negro grabbed the five silver dollars and made break through the door. He got off safely.
 Last night while the family of pr. J. M. Donald had gone down to Harrels, about a mile away to church, white tramp broke into the house through a window and stole eight dollars in cash, a watch, a ring and a pistol. The money was the collection taken up at the morn ing service by Dr. Donald and was to be turned over to the treasurer on the next day.
 An examination will be held Thursday at the postoffice of applicants for rural route registers and carriers the post master having today received notofca- tion that special agent would be here on that date to hold the examination.
 Following close upon the death of Mir. Crawford from contact with a live wire It was something remarkable that young man should have a narrow escape from similar fate last night. Reginald Hudson was standing on the rear plat form of trolley car coming from Elk dale. At the car sheds the trailer was dropped and before the conductor had time to hang up the connection wire that conducts the current to the lights of the trailer the young man caught hold of the wire, His hand closed tightly around the socket while the shock went through him. Realizing his danger and with wonderful presence of mind he threw himself from the car the weight of his body jerking him loose. His hand was quite badly burned but he rejoiced that the injury did not terminate fatally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04
RooseveIt sends Check.

Pittsburg, Pa, August 3-A check for one hundred dollars has been received from President Roosevelt for Theodore Roosevelt signet. the boy born so Mr. and Mrs. William H. Signet of McKees- port some weeks ago and which Is the twentieth child born to Mrs. Slgnet The money has been placed In bank to the credit of the baby. the interest to accumu- late until he is twenty-one years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04

The Queen and Crescent route has in- augurated through sleeping car service on trains No. 1 and No. 2 between Birming- ham and Vicksburg, leaving Birmingham at 1925 D. m and arriving Yicks5urg 6:50 a. m. There is also through sleeping car on this train between Chattanooga and Shreveport. 7-17-5t-fri-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04
Collins Took the Set.

Chicago. August s--After one set had been finished for the Western tennis today between Kreigh Col lins and A. c. Snow. a rainstorm put an end to the contest. Collins took the set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04

Parties desiring copies of The Age Herald Industrial Review can obtain saYse by calling at The Age kerald business office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04

A strictly high-class institute for the scientific treatment of all Chronic. Ner- vous. Blood Skin, Rectal. Female and Genito- Urinary diseases. Deformities. Tu- mors, Stiff Joints. Cancer. Lupus, Malig- nant Ulcers, Rheumatism, Tuberculosis and Consumption.
 Hemorrhoids varicocele, Hernia and venereal diseases of every name, nature, form and character are also treated. and a legal guarantee of cure will be given in every case.
 , Our equipment. consisting of we'll lstocked prescription department. X-Ray. Violet Ray. Static and Galvano- Farsdic apparatus. Super-Hested Air, Arc Light Cabinet. Eureka NebuIizer and Ozone In- Inhalation for nose. throat and lungs. and thoroughly equipped Surgical Depart lment. modern and up-.o-date in every particular. give us a prestige over all lcompetitors in Alabama in our special line of practice
 CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. 1 Consultation and examination free
 Terms liberal and condolences held in- violate. office hours a.. m. to p. m. Sundays. a. m. to D. m.
 4 FEW OF MANY ENpoRsEMENTS
 FROM THE PRESS.
 The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. Dozicr c Co. are without doubt the best known specialists in the south. and their fams is due entirely to their great skill The Birmingham News: Both Drs. o. T. and Byron Dozier are reliable and ex- perienced physicians and surgeons. whs deserve the great success which has been and is theirs.
 Age-Hera,d: Dr. Dozier's long standing land approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head nf hia nrnfessi s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04
SHELBY SPRINGS, ALABAMA.

This famous old resort. situated on the Southern railway. 3S miles from Bir- mingham. is now open for the season un- der the management of the owner.
 Table unexcelled: plenty of Jersey milk and butter, fresh homegrown vegetables. fruits and melons of all kinds in abun- dance when in season. An excellent string band, dancing, bowling. lawn tennis, finch and other amusements. Sulphur cbalybeate, magnesia and other waters Hot and cold sulphur baths. Carriage will meet all Louisville and Nashville trains at Calera upon request; 30 minutes drive to the springs.
 Terms reasonable; special rates to fam flies and large parties. For particulars address J. w. MCMAHON.
 6-5-eod-2m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04
BoscobeI College FUs SssSyItPr y9gHf rtApIEs, 4.Es

Situation ideal. Magnificent campus of stately forest trees. Handsome brick buildings. commodious and well-equipped Faculty of eighteen officers and teachers from some of the best institutions in America and Europe. Four literary de- grees Unexcelled advantages in Music, Expression and Art. Next session opens Thursday September IT,
 Write for catalogue to c. A. FOLK, President. 7-18-su- tu- thu-12t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04
MILTON ROBLEE,
qRlEnsRrsR WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
WEST YIRGINA

The "oLD WHITE Sulphur), now open. Famous for it's sulphur baths. Modern improvements. with private baths. Orchestra of 15 pieces. Terms, SIS to s25 weekly. $50 to s9o per month Write for illustrated booklet Address George A. Mills. Manager. Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, w. Va. 6-s-ast su tu th
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04
HE SENDS IT FREE TO MEN
The following letter from Manufac.
 turer Speaks for itself:

turer Speaks for itself:
 Dear Editor: If any of your readers are suffering from Lost Mar cd. Ner- vous Debility, Shrunken Organs. Sexual Weakness, etc., and want a sure. quick cure, tell them to write to me and l will gladly send them free prescription with full directions for a home treatment in plain, sealed envelope-one that know will do the work There is no charge whatever; just tell them to write me in confidence and I will show them how to avoid scheming medical quacks and re- gain their health without personal em- barrassment. Yours respectfully. THOS. BRADFORD. 315 Bradford Bldg,
 Cincinnati, o.
 (Other papers please copy)
 7-22-th-tu-su-1rlo
 So refreshing -a cool plunge in East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04

Two million tons of pig Iron and steel were handled by Alabama railroads last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04
BILLY BUCK AGAIN
 WINS THE MONEY
BIRMINGHAM HORSE WINS THE 2:12 TROT IN BUFFALO WITH COMPARATIVE EASE-PURSE WAS WORTH JUST 5000.

Buffalo. August S.-The Buffalo clubs second meet opened today at the Kenil- worth track. The attendance was excel lent The weather was fine and the track a bit slow. Geers and Doble met in the 2:09 trot, and in the third heat of the race they came to the wire for a finish that brought the grandstand to it's feet. Geers put Dan T over by the shortest of heads.
 The fifth race was for S-year-olds. their son. All races were best two in three. Summary:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04
ED. E. WILLIAMS Mdn11sy

25c <: K. ;::: ;::: E: 2: 2: 5:
 same. ready for
 use. For 35c we make a name and address stamp (two Iines) and furnish ink pad. Orders filled same day received Send 2c stamps when ordering. Our new catalogue of rubber stamps.A stencils. dies. seal presses and office supplies sent free on request. Roberts Ts Son. printers, lithographers and stationers, Birmingham, Ala.
 7-21-tu-sun-wk-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.
Prlncess Anne Hotel.

Finest bathing beach in the world. Cli- mate unsurpassed. Modern and up-to-date hotel service. Special summer rates. Book let. T. D. GREEN. Proprietor.
 6-14-26t-su tu tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04
HI.HBHMH CENTRAL
 FEMALE COLLEGE
Tuscaloosa. Ma

Faculty of specialists and artists. Healthful location. thorough work. Christian influence positive. Highest ideals constantly held up. Home life a marked feature. Discipline kind. Pupils developed physically, mentally ard morally. Rates reasonable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04

Buy the best paint at re- duced prices from the Bir- mingham Paint Mills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04

Paste paint sl 30 per gal lon; Ready mixed e1. l5 per gallon at Birmingham Paint Mills, 2016 Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04
tT%HE HOTEL BELLEcLAIRE

T<HE HOTEL BELLECLAIRE 4 appeals especially to what
 may be called semi-transient visitors: people who desire, for @ week or a fortnight or a month, the comforts, conveniences and advantages of New York's great modern hotels, but who wish to avoid some of the noise, the hustle and the expense that are inevi- table In an extended visit. For such people THE BELLECLAIREl has furnished suites of one, two or three rooms and bath, which may be occupied at reasonable rates for shorter or longer periods. It Is an apartment house with the best features of a hotel. It Is a hotel with the best features of an apartment house. And 1t is ab- so1ute1y new and absolutely fire- proof.
 MILTON ROBLEE,
 Proprietor, Broadway, at Seventy-seventh St.
 VIEW YORK.
 7-q-fh-qr1-f1i-tQf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04

MT. and Mrs. Milford Jackson of Attalla are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. Arnold this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04

Misses Lillie and Maggie Bryant of Birmingham were guests of Mrs. T. J. Carter this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04

A. c. Sharpling of Birmingham who has been spending several days in the city. left this morning for Lookout moun- tain, where his family are spending the summer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-04

Pratt City. August s.-6speciaI )-Bus- mess in Pratt City has improved con- siderably since the miners have started to work again.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals will be received by the board
of health of Marshalltown, Iowa, for
the services of some competent physi-
clan and health officer who shall be
sanitary superintendent of the city OF
Marshalltown, Iowa.
The duties of such officer and physi-
clan shall be the duties devolving upon
such officer as provided by the stat
utes of Iowa, the ordinances of the city
of Marshalltown and the rules and reg
ulations of the board of health of Mar
shalltown. such duties also to include
of all smallpox cases within the city
and professional attendance upon the
same while there; such physician and
health officer to furnish all medicine
necessary to the due performance of
the duties hereinbefore specified, and
also TO disinfect all premises coming
under his supervision as said sanitary
Superintendent of the city.
The said sealed proposals shall be
filed with the city clerk on or before 4
o'clock p. m. of the 9th day of July.
1903, and such proposals shall state the
amount per month for which the ply
the services and furnish the necessary
materials. as hereinhefore designated,
for period commencing July 6, 1908,
and ending April 5, 1904.
l.. B. JONES,
Chairman Board of Health.
[Pub. In T.-R. July 3 and 3, 1901
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Burger. of Albion. spent Thurs
day in the city.
| Mrs. G. A. Mershon. of Liscomb, was
| in the city Thursday.
| Mr.. William Adams, of Union, spent
| Thursday in the city.
| Mr.. Graham Lawrence spent the day
| in Eldora on business.
Mr.. l.. r. Willard spent the day In
Oslaloosa on business.
Miss Minnie Russell, of Liscomb, Wis
tied in the city Thursday.
Miss Mary A. Bailey. of Marietta,
spent Thursday in the city.
Mrs. L. l.. Handley, of LaMoille,
spent Thursday in the city.
Mr.. c. b. Mason, of State Center,
was In the city on business Thursday.
Mrs. II. Birdsall went to Davenport
this morning, for short visit with
relatives.
Mrs. John Williams. of State Center,
lis in Marietta as the guest Of Mrs.
James McEwen.
Mr.. Grove Harris left FOR Pocahontas
this morning, where he will spend the
Fourth with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Weatherby went
to Gilbert this morning for an over
sunday visit with their daughter, Mrs.
Dyer.
Mr. w. A. Miller went to Cedar Rap
ids this morning, for a visit over the
Fourth with her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Miller.
Misses Ida Lister and Grace jerks,
of Glidden. are in the city for few
days visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall
Anderson.
Miss Lucy Schoff, who has been Wis
iting Miss Neva Baker in Union during
the past week, returned home this
morning.
Mr. Fred Wilbur went TO Des Moines
this morning, where he will spend a
few days with one of his former class
mates, Mr.. w. r. Cole.
Mr. and Mrs. George j. Allen left this
morning for Clinton for a visit over
the Fourth with Mr.. Aliens mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Allen.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Humlong went
to Carroll this morning where they
will remain over Sunday with their
daughter, Mrs. A. G. Edwards.
Mr.. and Mrs f. A. Small. Of Chicago
arrived in the city this morning for
visit of week with the formers sis
ter, Mrs George Neil, and family.
Mrs. Harriet l.. Sutton went to Abb
bott this morning, where she will visit
for a few days with her brothers,
Messrs Albert and John Leverton.
Miss Minnie Smith, of Mason City,
arrived in the city Thursday evening.
and will remain for visit of Week
as the guest of Miss. Cora Lander.
Miss Bernice Clifford returned Thurs
day evening from Grinnell, where she
has been for few days visit with
her grandmother, Mrs. NJ. G. Cappron.
Miss Valeria Chisholm, of Chicago,
arrived in the city Thursday evening
and will be the guest of Mrs. A. II.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03
The LuelIa Forepaueh-Fish (incor-
porated) Wild West Shows.

The time has come when civilization
and the march of progress. led by the
great motors steam and electricity,
have nearly obliterated from the face
of nature on this continent those fea
lures which were it's distinctive char
acteristics and furnished beside en-
ployment and livelihood for fast ex
piring race-the Red Men of North
America.
The Indians are disappearing; the
buffalo has almost entirely departed;
the prairies have become farm lands
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Loonis, at the r. Lee home, until next
week, when she and Mrs. LOOMS will
leave for Colorado Springs, to remain
until the middle of August.
Mr.. j. w. Walter and son Ralph, of
| Walters brother Mr. +. G.. Stewart for
their home.
Mrs. j. N. Baughman returned
Thursday evening from Eldora. where
she has been the guest of her sister.
Mrs. Edward Davis. for the past ten
days.
Master Melville Thurber returned
Thursday evening from Liscomb, where
he has been for three weeks visiting
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. e.
Thurber.
Mrs. j. w. Coleman and son Earl
went 10 Hampton this morning, where
they will spend Sunday with Mr.. Cole
man, who has a run on the Algona
branch out of that city.
Miss Ethel Woolston. of State Gems
ter. who has been in the city for two
weeks visiting her sister, Mrs. l.. p.
Smith and family, returned to her home
Thursday evening.
Miss Grace Coolidge went to Max
we'll Thursday evening for short stay
with her sister, Mrs. r. Todhunter.
Miss Mary Coolidge will go to Grumpy
Center this evening for two weeks
visit with friends.
Miss Emma Wolf who has been
keeping house for DR.. and Mrs. w. NJ.
Choate, for the past two years left this
morning for her home in Galesburg.
H., where she will spend a month.
Mrs. A. L. Baker and son Merle of
Hollywood, Kan, arrived in the city
this morning for short visit with
the formers sister. Mrs. E. H. Rhem
and brother, Mr.. c. c. Carroll.
Mrs Frank Snodgrass passed thru
the city this morning on her way from
Oskaloosa where she has been visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Marquis
Barr, to her home in Ackley.
Mrs. John Allison. of Sterling, H., ar
rived in the city Thursday evening and
will remain for visit of two weeks
with her son. Mr.. j. B. Allison, and
family. of SIT North Third street.
Mrs. Nelson Cornwall, of North AM
herst, O.. arrived in the city Thursday
evening and will remain for visit of
month or two with her aunt, Mrs.
Luce!ia Hambel. and cousins, Mes
DANES c. r. Wiley and ]. E. Lander.
Mrs. Lyman Heath and children. Dick
and Gretchen, went to Maxwell Thurs
day evening. where they will remain
for a two weeks visit with the for
mer's mother. Mrs. O. NJ. Shryock. Mr..
Heath goes to Maxwell this evening to
spend the Fourth.
Mr. j. NJ. Tallman. of Cedar Rapids.
who spent Thursday in the city with
his brother. Mr.. C. l.. Tallman, re-
turned to his home Thursday evening.
Mr.. Tallman, who was in attendance
at the republican state convention in
Des Moines, stopped here on his way
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Swick. of Min
arrived in the city Thursday,
and Mr.. Swick accompanied by his sis
ter, Mrs. Dell Rails, left this morning
FOR Dundee. Ill.,, where they will spend
\ few days with their mother. During
her husbands absence Mrs. Swick Will
with relatives in this city.
Mrs. r. A. Kent and little daughter,
Dorothy, of Chicago. who have beer
In Rhodes for the past five
weeks with Mrs. Kent's parents, Mr.. |
and Mrs. H. NJ. Weeks, spent Thursday
IN the city as the guests of Mrs. Kent's
uncle Mr. Joseph Tuffree. and family. /
Mrs. Kent will leave for Chicago We'd |
1esday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03
Eur,,np imes- arsbau, an,ua Friday aug 1903

fenced in by the hands Of old world
wire workers and agricuiturists; the
cowboy is little more than common
herder; the trapper who dealt in pei
tries, the skins of beavers and beasts.
the denizens of western forests and
who at the risk of his life amid count
less hardships obtained those articles
of merchandise, which enriched the
early settlers is almost as mythical
now as the wager of the Black Forest
in Germany. The vaquero of Mexico
is no longer the caballero OF splendor.
and antelopes. mountain elk, Indian
ponies. Mexicon burros and other crea-
lures once numerous in the wild west.
north and south, are as scarce as bear
in Massachusetts.
OF all these we have selected and Sc
cured at great, expense and trouble the
best. 1t has been our aim to obtain at
any cost the most famous of the west
ern. Mexican, northern, southern and
far distant bands of Vaqueros. cowboys,
scouts, frontiersmen, red men, trappers,
riders, animals, prairie schooners, and
all the appurtenances and almost OBJ
solete gear, machinery and utensils OF
the pioneer and aborigines available.
This is not a circus, not show OF
tinsel, gauze, broadcloth, flare, blare
and blazon. There is no fanfaronade
of the tank bark arena. no attempt to
captivate the senses by tawdry glitter
or mere temporary adornment. All is
real Everything is fact! Nothing
is assumed for the purposes Of enter
tainment.
Will exhibit at Marshalltown Tuesday
July H. 1903.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03
Chairman Board of Health.
[Pub. In T.-R. July and 3, 1901
Americas Summer Resorts.

When it begins to ge. hot and dry
ones thoughts naturally turn toward
the lakes and rivers ard the seashore
Of New York and New England, and
we begin to wonder how much it would
require of time and money to make the
trip. A lot of these questions are an
swered and lot of information is given
free in -Four Track Series" No. 8,
"America's Summer Resorts Sent on
receipt of 2-cent stamp by George H.
Daniels, general passenger agent. New
York Central & Hudson River railroad,
Grand Central station, New York.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03
MARRIED..
Atkinson.Wone.

In the presence Of about twenty
five guests Thursday evening at s.
o'clock MIR. William c. Atkinson and
Miss Rhoda J. Wone were united in
marriage at their home No. laos West
Summit street. Rev. w. L. Peckham
performed the ceremony After the
ceremony was concluded a wedding
supper was served by Misses Iva
Lounsberry, Julia Moon and Lucela
Malay
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03
In the Police Court.

r. o. Anderson. Tom Wilson, Joe
Dunn and Joe Watson, quartet of
t.runks arrested by Marshal Nicholson.
Deputy Marshal Cochran and Officer
Hurd, were in the police court this
morning. Anderson and Wilson received
the customary six days, while the other
two paid out.