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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-06
PURELY PERSONAL

F. NJ. Prior returned yesterday
afternoon from Hidalgo.
A. F. Hester, ir., returned yester-
day afternoon from Hidalgo.
Mrs. F. a. Lancaster returned to
her home at Tiocano yesterday.
Rev. w. J. Sowell left on this
mornings Matamoros train for Rio
Grande City.
Jesus Vela and W. P. Dougherty
of Hidalgo came down by yester-
days Matamoros train.
George More returned by yester-
days Matamoros train from short
business trip to up-river points.
E. Olden, the steward of the
steamship Manteo, came up from
the coast last evening, to enjoy
taste Of life on terra irma.
Louis Vesseron, the well known
shoe drummer, is at home for few
days, having returned by last
nights stage from a tour in the in
terror of Mexico.
J. NJ. Rosborough, a stockman
from Victoria county, arrived here
yesterday afternoon from Starr
county, where he was looking after
some lands in which he is interest
ed. He came by way of Browns
willie to take a look at the big canal
enterprise near this place.
C. Wheelus and a. Curry of Cor
pus Christi arrived here last even
ing, having made the trip overland
in their own conveyance. Messrs.
Wheelus and Curry are photograph
ers, and brought their apparatus
with them. They will probably
spend some time in Brownsville.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-06
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. WINSLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used for over 90 years by millions
of mothers for their children while
teething, with perfect success. Itsoothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain; cures wind colo, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhea. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferers Immediately
Sold by Druggists in every part of the
world Twenty five cents a bottle. Be
sure and ask for "Mrs Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup" and take ho other kind.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-06
FOR SALE.

At Point Isabel, house and lot
including all outhouses. House in
GOOD order and situated on the
high bluff east of lighthouse, best
residence location.
For particulars apply to
Mrs. NJ. BAKER,
Point Isabel, Texas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-06
BIRCH OIL A CURATIVE.
Brenham Press.

Brenham Press.
1t is now pretty generally agreed
that laziness, scientifically known
as "ankylostoma, " is disease. 1t
is also pretty generally agreed that
oil of birch, mixed with few drops
of extract of hustle, is good for it.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-06
San Miguel to Monterey.

Mail coaches carrying passengers
from Brownsville or Matamo-
ros, en- route to Texas points,
or to Monterrey, Mexico, con-
Meeting with Matamoros train.
Leave San Miguel at 3 p. m, Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Leave Camargo at Top. m. the same
days, for Mier, Cerralvo, Mon
terey and New Laredo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
ANNISTON
B. M. Markstein Elected Manager of
 the New Furniture Factory.

Anniston. October 1S-(Special)-At a meeting of the stockholders of the new furniture factory. B. M. Markstein was elected manager and it was decided to locate the factory in Ward Five. Work will commence on the buildings in few days.
 Rev. J. H. Moore, who died here Friday night of heart failure, was buried here this morning. pr. Moore was a Method ist minister and formerly resided here. His home, however, for the past several years has been in Birmingham. He had just returned from an extensive trip to Europe and the Holy Land and had stop ped over here a few days enroute to his home.
 Miss Donahoo of Tuscaloosa, has been elected to fill the place in Oxford college made vacant by the resignation of Miss Fife Henly.
 This morning at il o'clock Rev. D. Me- Lauchln was installed as pastor of the First Presbyterian church here. The in- stallaton was preached by the Rev. Ster- ling J. Foster of Birmingham. The charge to the pastor was given by the Rev. R. T. Liston of Oxford, and the charge to the people by the Rev. F. B. Webb of Talladega. Dr. McLauehin was elected pastor of the church some time ago. but was only received into the North Alabama Presbytery at it's recent meet ing at Goodwater
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
Grips Grim Grasp Caused Heart Disease. Could Not Lie On
 Left Side.
Dr. Mile S Heart Cure and
 Nervine Cured Me.

Mrs. H. R. lobe, formerly of Birmingham, Ala, writes from Eldredge, the same state, as follows:
 Tt is with the greatest pleasure that rec ommend Dr. Miles Nervine and Heart Cure. 1 only wish that I could tell every sufferer how much good they have done me. Last winter l had severe attack of La Grippe, which left my heart in a very bad condition. 1 could not lie down for the smothering spells that would almost over come me and the feeling of oppression around my heart. 1 had not been so that could lie on my left side for long time. I got your Heart Cure and took three bottles I have no trouble now with my heart and can lie on my left side as well as my right Formerly had suffered for years with nerv- ous prostration. l had tried so many rem edies that had got clear out of heart of get ting anything that would help me The nerves of my heart were so affected that sometimes it would lose beats SO 1t would seem to stop altogether. It was on the ad- vice of lady friend that tried your Restor- ative Nervine. felt better after the first few doses and two bottles of Nervine and one of Heart Cure made me feel like a new person. My heart is all right and my nerv- ousness is all gone. I never fail to recom- meno it to others afflicted as was"
 All druggists sell and guarantee first bot tie Dr. Miles Remedies. Send for free book on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
PRATT CITY COKE
 OVENS KEEP BUSY
SIX HUNDRED AND FORTY IN oP- ERATloN BY THE TENNESSEE co. AND ARE BREAKING OUTPUT REcoaDS-oTHER NEWS.

Pratt City, October 19-(speelal)- )-The $40 coke ovens of the Pratt City battery of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company are all in operation and are breaking former records as to output. All three of the batteries have been over hauled and repaired. 2O7O tons of coal are being dumped into the ovens daily and ,6s3 tons of coke are pulled daily.
 About 100 hands are now working around the ovens who are drawing good wages and are apparently happy. They all expressed themselves as being pleased with the new semi-monthly pay system. The coke pullers get 45 cents for each oven that they pull. Three ovens a day is the average number pulled by one hand, although there is one hand who pulls eight ovens a day and makes his $S50 q day. It is said too. that he is saving what he makes.
 The police docket was a heavy one this morning for this season of the year, there being l7 cases to come up before his honor Mayor Hudnall They were, how ever, all minor offenses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
Cured of Asthma
After 35 years of Suffering.

It will be gratifying to Asthmatic readers to learn that an absolute cure has at last been discovered by Dr. Schiffmann. That the remedy is an effectual one can not be doubted after perusal of such testi- mony as that of c. W. Van Antwerp, Full ton, N. Y., who says: Your remedy tSchitfmann's Asthma Cure) is the best 1 ever used. l bought package of our druggist and tried it and one box entirely cured me of Asthma, and I have not had it since. lean now go to bed and sleep all not done before for 35 years and thank you for the health that I now enjoy. hope that you will publish this letter, that others may learn of it's wonderful virtues" Sold by all druggists at soc and s1.0O. Send Pc stampto pr. R. .Schiffmann,B Box s91, St. Paul, Ninn., for free sample package.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
OPELIKA
Cooper Hotel, Fine Structure, De
 stroyed By Fire.

Opelika, October 9.--(Special) l)-The ele- ing at o'clock It caught fire from the kitchen some way, and nothing was left except the brick walls. The flames made a clean sweep, destroying nearly thirty five thousand dollars worth of property, that being the cost of the hotel and fur nlshings. II was owned by Mrs. B. Y. Cooper and B. A. and L. M. Cooper, and was built of pressed brick and granite three stories high Mir. Cooper says he had fourteen thousand dollars insurance on the outfit. Several guests made mar row escapes. S. H. Browne, lessee of the electric light company came near being burned up. The guests saved their hand baggage. The hotel will be rebuilt. The Cooper hotel was burned about twelve years ago and the present building sue ceeded it. For forty odd years the Coop CTS or their ancestors have run this hotel, which was very popular It is said that a much finer one than the present will be built on the site by stock company with very large capital.
 The negro Methodist church at this place was almost destroyed by fire yes- terday morning about g O clock. The first time the stove had a fire made in it for the winter the church caught fire What damage was not done by fire water did. The damage is about a thousand dollars. The church is a handsome brick structure and the finest negro church in the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
FLORENCE
Corner Stone of Methodist Church Laid
 With Ceremonies.

Florence, October -(Special.)-The corner stone of the new First Methodist church was laid yesterday in the pres ence of large crowd. The audience as- sembled first at the courthouse, where an address was delivered by Dr. Collins Denny of Vanderbilt. From the court house they proceeded to the church on the corner of Pine and Tuscaloosa streets where the ceremony of laying the corner stone took place. Dr. Denny preached this morning at the courthouse.
 The following delegates have been ap- pointed by Mayor A. E. Walker and President c. M. Watson of the Business league to the convention of the Tennessee River Improvement association which meets in Chattanooga this week: T. w. Crow, T. A. Howell P. A Partrick N. c. Biting, ". F. Mcfarland, T. J. Phillips, A. G. Negley, M. J. Dillard, R. N. Har- ris. J. B. Wilson, Claude King, Capt. R. T. Simpson, R. L. Bliss, w. M Camp bell, Emmet O'Neal and Dr. J. c. Con ner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
ORS. DOZIER & CO.'S Dlco-SURGICAL INSTITUTE,
 Cor. 1st ave. & 21st St. 5lRM NGHAM, ALABAMA.

strictly high-class institute for the scientific treatment of all Chronic, Nerv- ous, Blood, Skin. Rectal, Female and Genito- urinary diseases. Deformities. Tu- mors Stiff Joints. Cancer. Lupus, Malig- nant Ulcers. Rheumatism, Tuberculosis and Consumption.
 Hemorrhoids, varicoceIe, Hernia and Venereal diseases of every name, na-
 ture, form and characte. are also
 treated, and legal guaran.
 tee of cure will be given
 In every case.
 Our equipment. consisting of well-stock- cd prescription department. x-Ray. vio- let Ray. Static and Galvano-Faradic ap- paratus, Super Heated Air, Are Light Cabinet Eureka Nebulizer and Ozone Inhalation for nose. throat and lungs. and a thoroughly equipped Surgical Depart ment. modern and up-to-date in every par ticular. give us a prestige over all com- petitors in Alabama in our special line of practice.
 CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. Consultation and examination free. Terms liberal and condolences held fn- violate. Office hours a. m. to p. m Sundays. a. m. to D. m IA FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENT
 FROM THE PRESS. The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. Dozier l& Go. are without doubt the best known lspecialists in the south. and their fame lis due entirely to their great skill
 The Birmingham News: Both Drs. o. IT. and Byron Dozier are reliable and ex- lperienced physicians and surgeons. who deserve the great success which has been and is theirs.
 Age-Herald: Dr. Dozier's long stand ling and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at ~ had of his profession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
TUSCALOOSA.
The Rev. L. o. Dawson Has Been Call
 ed to Church at St. Joseph, Mo.

Tuscaloosa, October 19.-(Special.)-The Rev. L. o. Dawson, pastor of the First Baptist church. has gone to Gadsden to assist the Rev. J. G. Dickinson in pro- tracted meeting During his absence his pulpit will be filled by Dr. R. F. Giles, president of the Alabama Central Female college. From Gadsden Dr. Dawson goes to St. Joseph, Mo, where he has been called to the pastorate of the First Baptist church. Dr. Dawson has not yet accepted the call but is going to St. Jo- seph to look into the charge and to preach one Sabbath according to the urgent ap- peal of the people. Dr. Dawson has been pastor of the Baptist church of Tusca- loosa for eleven years and has endeared himself not only to every member of his congregation, but he is universally be- loved and 1t is the earnest hope of the en- tire community that he will decide to re- main in Tuscaloosa.
 The funeral services of Mrs. Dora Park CT Vaughn, who died in Selma, were con ducted this morning at 10 o'clock at the residence of her parents, Prof and Mrs. William A. Parker at the University. The services were conducted by the Rev. John Van Lear. pastor of the Presbyte- rian church, of which deceased was a member. Mrs. Vaughn was born and reared in Tuscaloosa and was married about four years ago to MT. Vaughn, who survives her. She was a triplet daughter of Prof. and Mrs. Parker, and besides her triplet sisters. Misses Bessie and Nellie Parker, she is also survived by her par ents and several other sisters and broth CTS. The interment took place in the Ev- ergreen cemetery.
 Late Saturday afternoon an old tele- phone wire which was tied to a boat in front of s. F. Alston's furniture establish ment became charged with electricity by getting crossed with a nelectric light wire. A pony was tied to the post and in trying to loose the excited animal several per sons were severely shocked. An old ne- gro woman became much excited and had to be pulled away from the post by main force. During the affair at least a dozen men were knocked down but fortunately escaped without serious injuries. The electric light house was soon notified and sent an employe and put an end to the trouble by cutting the wire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
ROOFING PAPER
 MADE AT ENSLEY
PLANT OF BARRETT MANuFAc- TURING co. WILL HAVE MA cHINERY INSTALLED IN ABOUT THIRTY DAYs-oTHER NEWS.

Ensley, October 19.-(Special.) )-Contrac- tor J. E. Hollinsworth says that the large plant of the Barrett Manufacturing com pany will be ready for installing the ma chinery in about thirty days. The site of the plant is in West Ensley near the Semet-Sovay plant. The main building Is 15Ox1OO feet, and is being built of con- crete and brick. Besides the main build ing there are two other buildings The cost of these buildings when completed will be about $15,oO0. The product of the plant will be ready-made roofing, which will consist of two and three-ply tar pa- per- The machinery will run solely by electricity and will give work to between 75 and 100 men. The Birmingham South ern has placed tracks running to the plant and connecting it with the outside world.
 The Barrett Manufacturing company is one of the largest firms of it's kind in the United States, and Is now operating be- tween twelve and fifteen plants over the country F. M. Glitter of Cincinnati, who is general manager of the firm, has been in Ensley at various times looking after the interests of the company.
 At the Ensley opera house tomorrow night, grand concert will be presented by the Harmonic Singing society of Ems ley, Pratt City and Vivian for the ben- eft of the parsonage of the First Meth odist church of this place. The pro- gramme follows:
 Opening piano solo. Moonlight on the Lake"-By society. Duet Cardboard Watch'-Messrs. Mox- ley and Richards
 Soprano Solo, Bessie the Maid of Dundee"-Mrs. J. W. Beddow. Violin solo, selected-Mr. William Jenk- ins.
 Tenor solo, 'Uncle Joe"-Mr. J. Mox- | ley
 Duet, "Life's Dream Is Oer"-S. G.. Vaughan and Miss Lucille Morris. Recitation, Morrison & Douglass-Mas- ter s. H. Beddow. The number of cases in the police court today broke all former records, there being fifty-eight offenders to face his honor Mayor Scott. Forty-eight of these were captured at one haul Sunday morn ing by Chief Camp and his assistants They were all negroes and were enjoying ! general picnic and ball which was end ing up in a brawl when the police ap- peared on the scene and bagged the whole crowd. The other cases were all minor offenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
DIRECTORS OF PACKING co. MEET
Officers Are Elected and Plans Formu.
 lated for the Future.

Denver Col, October 19.-The directors Of the Independent Packing company met here today for the purpose of elect ing officers and outlining the future policy of the company. Among those present were: B. F. Deathridge Missouri; Paul Russell, Kansas; w. Flatoj, Missouri; Noah Newbanks, South Dekota; L. r. Wilson, Texas, and A. w. Atkins, Me- braska.
 The trust agreement by which 51 per cent of the stock Is to be held in escrow by the directors, was adopted, and a trust company appointed It was decided to postpone the election of president un- til the opening of the National Livestock association at Portland Ore, on January F next.
 l.. F. Wilson of Texas was elected vice president, w. w. Fatto, Jr, Missouri, treasurer and C. r. Martin, Colorado, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
NATIONAL GUARDS IN TROUBLE.
The Courtmartial Called by Governor
 of Colorado Is In Session.

Denver, Col, October 1S.-The courtmar- tial called by Governor James H. Peabody to investigate the charges against mem bers of the national guard of Colorado, met in the senate chamber at the capitol today. The entire morning was taken up with the consideration of the objections by counsel for General Chase to the com potency of the court in general, because of the inferority of its members in rank to General Chase, and to two members on the aditional grounds of lack of mili- tary experience. friendship for the com blaming witness, Adjutant General Sher- man and personal animus against General Chase. In every case the objections were overrued. The court was then sworn. Colonel Kenneth l.. Fahnestock of Governor Peabody's staff, is president of the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
Social and Personal.

Hon. J. Paul Jones. of Camden. county solicitor of Wilcox county, was the guest of his old college mate MT. S. T. Key, last night.
 Miss 1vey Mcclure of Fayette is the guest of Mrs Nicholas at her home on Fourth avenue.
 Mrs. J. A. Neville of Rosemary is the guest of Mrs. c. M. Cook
 Miss Ernestine Rose of Fayette, is visit ing Mrs Job Going.
 Miss Amelia Graham of Allensvile, Ky, is visiting her sister. Mrs c. R. Atkins.
 Miss Moore of Tuscaloosa, who has been the guest of Prof. and Mrs. Lilies, re- turned to her home today.
 Dr. J. F. Seay has returned from an extended trip in South Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
Brideemakers on Strike.

Pittsburg, October 19.-Without pre-ar- ranged plan, but moved by a common inn pulse of sympathy. 1200 bridge and struc tural iron workers in Pttsburg and vicin- ity, left their work today when they heard of the accident that had befallen their craft at the Wabash railroad bridge, and al a meeting tonight decided to remain off until Thursday. The action of the men brings to a standstil operations on every building where they were employed in this city and vicinity and on all work, bridges and buildings of various kinds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
FAIR GROUNDS ROUTE

FAIR GhOONDS ROUTE
 During the Fair the special Fair Grounds cars will go out 3d Ave. to 7th St., 7th St. to 9th Ave, up 8th Ave. to l7th St., l7th St to 4th Ave. |. up 4th Ave. to 18th St., 18th St. to lst Ave, up 1st. Ave. to 18th St., down 18th St. to 3d Ave. and out.
 South Ensley, Bessemer and Powderly passengers should use the 3d Ave. and 9th St. entrance.
 B. Ky. l.. & P. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
Statues Unveiled.

Berlin. October 19.-The statues of the Emperor and Empress Frederick, oppo- site the Brandenburg gate, were unveiled today in the presence of Emperor Will liam, the empress, the crown prince and the other imperial personages, and a large assemblage of ministers, officers and of ficials. Their majesties deposited wreaths at the bases of both statues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
SOUTHERN INTERSTATE FAIR.
Very Low Rates to Atlanta and Re-
 turn via Southern Railway.

Account above named occasion, South- ern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta from Selma, Birmingham and intermediate points at rate of one fare for round trip. plus 75 cents, including one admission to the fair grounds. Tickets to be sold on October 18th and 22nd only final limit October 26th. Rate from Bir- mingham $5.75.
 For sleeping car reservation and detail- ed information apply passenger office, Morris Hotel building. Telephone GIT. J. c. Lusk, District Passenger Agent
 1011-12t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
Steamship Managers Agree.

Berlin, October 19.-The managers of the Hamburg American and North Ger man Lloyd Steamship company who have been conferring at Hamburg regarding cabin passenger rates, decided today to adhere to the arrangement existing be- tween the two countries and the Interna- tional Mercantile company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
Negro Schools Get Money.

Northampton, Mass, October 19.-By the terms of the will of the late Elizabeth B. clapp, which was filed for probate today. four institutions for the education of negroes, receive 5000 each. They are Hampton Institute of Hampton. Va Tus kegee Institute of Tuskegee, Ala; Cal houn Colored school. Calhoun, Ala, and the Colored Normal school, Nashville. Tenn,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
HUNTSVILLE
Race for Superintendent of Education
 One of Closest on Record.

Huntsville, October 1s-(Specal)-Com plete unofficial returns of the vote cast in Saturdays primary for superintendent of education show that it was one of the closest contests ever held in this county. The vote was Butler 1109; Murray 1103; Humphrey S79.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
INSANE CONNECTS ESCAPE.
Overpowered the Guards, smothered
 One to Death and Shot Another.

Berlin October 19.-Eight convicts who were in the insane ward of the central prison at Halle. Prussia, overpowered two guards on Saturday night, smothered one of them to death and badly wounded the other took the keys and weapons, and escaped to neighboring forest The fugitives were eventually overtaken by their pursuers and after they had shot one guard they were finally captured in a nobleman's villa, in which they had sought refuge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF
 STREET CAR ROUTE.

Beginning Oct. 2d and con tinuing while the 22d street bridge is being refloored, the Loop, Highland Ave, Avon dale and IdleWild cars will come in and go out Of the city via 2Oth street. Birm- ingham Railway, Light and Power Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20
ANNOUNCEM EN IS.

For Board of Revenue. The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action of democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-20

Let us send you out a ton of coke before the rush comes. Delivered in canvas sacks for $4. % a ton. B. R.. l.. & P. Go.