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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-03
WANT TRAIN TO
RUN TO FAYETTE
CITIZENS ASK BOARD OF TRADE
TO USE INFLUENCE WITH THE
SOUTHERN RAILWAY TO HAVE
1T EXTENDED.

AT the meeting on the Board of Trade
yesterday afternoon a petition from the
people or Fayette was read, asking the
support of the board In getting the South
ern railway to run the new passenger
train to Corona on through TO Favette
The petition was referred to the railroad
committee with instructions to act The
committee will meet this week and falsa
some action in the matter. The petition
with the names of the prominent ciu-
zens. is as follows:
Fayette, Ala. May %, 1903.
Ao lne honorable Board of Trade, Bir-
mingham, Ala:
In view OF the fact that the Southern
Railway company Is soon to place a new
passenger train on Its road running from
your city to Corona, Ala, and as Fayette
IL only a lew miles from that point to
run train on to Fayette would be but
little additional inconvenience to the rail-
way company, and would be greatly BEN
efieial and convenient to the people of
Fayette generally, but especially the com
mercial and business interests, and we.
the undersigned, therefore respectfully
ptiton your honorable body to assist us
In influencing the Southern Railway com
pany to allow its train to come on to
Fayette.
County officials and attorneys: Peters e.
Sanders, attorneys; II. +. Caine, II. c.;
Thomas e. Goodwin, p. j.. w. l.. Harris
attorney; w. i. Smith, treasurer; Cecil
A. Beasey, attorney; George Coggins,
tax assessor; J. X. Robertson mayor:
j. A. Cook, board of aldermen; l.. M.
Dodds, board of aldermen; A. N. Harris,
board of aldermen; u. p. Goodwin, board
of aldermen j. r. Lucas, county super
intendent; ID. 0. Mcconnell, circuit clerk;
w. r. EMS, sheriff.
Merchants and business men: T. II.
Robertson Co., II. b. FROST & Co., Ed
ward Rose, w. d. Phillips, Propst Bros,
Sidney j. Cannon, James l.. Cannon, A
A. Gentry, w. 7. Naugher r. r. Ham
ner, j. T. Hardin, Il. G. Johnson, r. c.
Robertson, w. ID. Putnam, Mace & An
derson. ID. w. West, William NJ. Cannon,
Fayette County bank (by w. II. Terry,
cashier), w. A. Dodson, r. M Jones,
Claude Bell, Harvey Ward Holland M.
Bell, Burr Dodds, Sam Cannon Joe Game,
e. r. Vandiver, Edgar Walker, +. A.
Nuckols NJ. Brotherton, r. j. Robert
son. J. p. Dickinson, A. j. McCaleb, ]. N.
Collins. M. l.. Lucas. j. B. Kemp, l.. NJ.
Parrish, ID. j. Belk, w. A. Graham, NJ
NJ Peters, M. D., w. w. Propst W. v.
Burns, II. II. Hyde. ]. T. Sanford, c. b.
Hyde ]. r. Berry, j.. l.. Barnett, d. w
Morton, T. e. Morton, f. NJ Jeffries,
Robert Stephens, C. A. Mills. G. w. John
son, A. l.. White, Jr., NJ. NJ. Wood, d.
D., r. A. Timmons. d. D., G. II. Young
l.. p. Numbers, ]. IT. Renfroe. j. r.
Henry, d. w. Tarwater. c. b. Blackburn,
TreadaWay
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-03
CAPTAIN HOBSON
IN BIRMINGHAM
Distinguished Albanian Spends
Qniet Day at the HiIIman
ADDRESS AT 0WENT0N
Naval Hero Discusses His Plans for the
Future and Says He Is Still Advo-
eating an Increase of
the U. S. Navy.

Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson ar
rived in Birmingham from Greensboro at
o'clock yesterday morning Yesterday
was junior class day at Owenton college
and the programme for the morning in
cluded speeches by the students and an
address by Captain Hobson.
A large crowd assembled In the audi
torium of the college to hear the dis
tinguished Albanian. The hall was fill
ed to overlooking with an audience drawn
from all parts of the Birmingham dis
triet. Captain Hobson was introduced by
DR.. William F. Andrews, fellow class
mate at the Southern university, and his
talk was interrupted by frequent bursts
of applause
Captain Hobson dwelt ON America as a
world power and told of the military ad-
vantages which this country possesses.
He drew a comparison between eondi-
lions In this country and those of Europe
He said that all the nations of the earth
could not invade the United States, but
emphasized the need Of increasing the
navy. He complimented the Owenton
students for their excellent speeches and
concluded amid great enthusiasm.
Spent Afternoon Quietly.
Captain Hobson spent the afternoon
very quietly at the Hotel Hillman with
his friend, Ed deGraffenried of Green's
boro. When seen by a reporter yester-
day afternoon he spoke of his plans for
the future. In discussing the navy he
said that he was still advocating an in
crease of the navy wherever he delivered
an address. He thinks that the pros
perity OF the country would amply permit
such step and that the people of the
United States would endorse any meas
ures that Congress might take to further
strengthen our coast defense. Captain
Hobson said that the people would an
prove the action II Congress would build
ships twice as fast as now.
To Lecture.
Captain Hobson will not return to Ala
bama for several months. He will spend
the summer delivering chautaqua lectures
in the middle west and will appear under
the auspices of a lyceum bureau next
winter. Captain Hobson has been visit
ing his family for some time in Green's
boro. He said he was always glad to
get back to Alabama and always register
ed from Greensboro, no matter what town
he has last visited
Captain Hobson Will leave at 6:1O O'clock
this morning for Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-03
Negro Drops Dead.

Henry Elder a negro employe Of the
steam heating plant Of the Birmingham
Railway Light and Power company,
dropped dead yesterday afternoon about
2 o'clock at the corner of Third avenue
and Nineteenth street. He was at work
and suddenly fell dead. His body was
removed to the undertaker's and the
funeral will take place today 1t is said
that death was caused by drinking ice
water while he was very hot.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-03
BOARD OF ALDERMEN TONIGHT.
Petition for Increasing the Police
Force May Come Up.

The mayor and board of aldermen will
meet in regular session at the city hall
tonight.
The different committees of the board
will hold meetings today. as as usually
the case on days when the meetings of
the board takes place.
1t is expected that the committee which
is considering the petition of the police
commission to make an appropriation for
additional policemen to be added to the
police force will make a report
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-03
wEINsrEIN CASE MOL PRESSED
Defendant was Charged With Cutting
w. H. Titus.

The case against Harry Weinstein,
charged with assault with intent to MUIR
der, was yesterday morning mol pressed
by Judge Feagin in the Police court. The
defendant was charged with cutting VIII
liam II. Titus. an employee of the Bir-
mingham Auction company, on Third ave-
nue.. on May 5.
Yesterday the prosecutor was in court
but none of his witnesses were present,
and Judge Feagin mol pressed the case,
as this was the third time 1t had come up
for hearing and the prosecutor had not
been ready
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-03
IRON MAKERS CUT THE
PRICE OF PIG So. ATOM

The new schedule of prices-s15 for No.
2, s14.5O for No. 8, ETC., will be effective
at once. The reduction was made to
correspond with the northern market and
to meet foreign competition.
The conference was exceedingly har-
monious and the vote on the new price
list was unanimous.
The iron market is in a healthy con-
dition and with the lower prices the de-
mand for next fall deliveries will prob
ably become very brisk.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-03

The price of southern pig iron has been
cut $3.50 ton. The iron makers of this
district held a conference in the office of
President Don H. Bacon of the Tennes-
see Coal, Iron and Railroad company
yesterday. and after a full discussion of
the market situation decided to sell No.
foundry at $14.50. The recent price has
been ST. No. has been the grade for
price basis heretofore, but sales of No.
strike the average better, that grade
will probably become the fixed basis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-03
Coroner's Decision.

Coroner Paris yesterday concluded his
investigation into the death of Fred King,
the negro who was found dead last Friday
in Coal Creek, and his decision is that
death was by foul means. but he does
not fix the responsibility on anyone.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-03
California. Very Low Rates,

One way second-class colonist tickets
will be sold daily up to and including
juno 10. 1903. from all coupon points on
the Mobile and Ohio railroad Ask agents
or write P. s. Hay. s. E. p A, Montgom-
cry. for particulars. 5-17-su-wed-to-6-15
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-03
TROTWOOD PARK To
Be OPENED JULY 4
John TrotWood Moore Will De-
liver an Address
TRACK ABOUT FINISHED
Immense Crowds Are Expected at the
openlng-The Matinee Club VIII
Serve Luncheon to a Dis
tlngulshed Party.

The Birmingham Matinee club decided
yesterday to open Trotwood park on Sat
urday July 4, with matinee races.
A full programme will be made up with
in few days. This much has been deeid-
ed on. The public will be invited to the
park on that day. free of charge, to hear
the music and to witness the races. Ad-
dresses will be made by John Trotwood
Moore, for whom the park is named and
by other men of distinction. The club will
serve a picnic luncheon at the new club
house to a party of invited guests, and
the patriotic features or the occasion
will not be lost sight of
Vast concourse Expected.
As that day will be a general holiday
there is certain to be a vast concourse of
people out there for the day. Many hum
dreds will go in their carriages. and with
rigs hired at the livery stables, and many
thousands by the East Lake car line The
Seventh street station, East Lake, is only
a short distance from the park, and there
will be hacks and buses waiting at the
station to carry visitors who do not wish
to walk.
Race Track About Finished.
The race track viii be finished by the
end of the present week, and all the other
work is being pushed as rapidly as cir
cumstances will permit. Owing to the diff
ficuty of obtaining building materials
the improvements at the park will prob
ably not be all completed in time for the
opening. but a delightful outing can be
enjoyed there by all who desire to be
present. 1t is probable that many will
take their luncheon baskets along, and
have an old-fashioned picnic in the woods.
There will be plenty of music by good
band, and ample facilities for everyone
to have a good time.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-08-04
A CHASTITY MURDER
PedIer Shot and Hacked to
Pieces. Two Men Under
Arrest.
(By the Associated Press.)

Charleston, S. G., Aug. IA special to
the News and Courier from Aiken, 5. c.,
says:
Abram Surasky, a Jewish peddler living
in Aiken, was murdered near Hawthorne,
III Aiken county, on Wednesday evening
by two white men, George Toolc and Lee
Green. The body was not discovered unuI
Friday evening. The murdered man was
80 years of age and one oil five brother,
who ran small stores IN Aiken, all peace
full quiet citizens, harming no one as is
characteristic of the race. On last Tues
day Mr.. Surasky loaded his wagon with
his packs and started on his rounds. He
is supposed to have stopped at Greens
house to sell his wares as it was his
custom to do, and it was then the two
men carried out their plan of robbery and
murder.
Surasky was shot twice IN t G back with
q gun, one arm was almost severed from
his body and his head and body
were hacked horribly with an
axe. When the body was discovered It
was impossible to recognize any scmblance
Of a human being in the face as decomposi
ton had set in. BuZZard~ flying over the
spot attracted the attention of men pass
If.E Wy LIN = lAi1l Iitctll tAIiA ~ -
ner went to the scene of the murder early
this morning. On searching for clcws tn"
officers found a pool of blood III the yard
Of Lee Green's house and other bloo3-
stains were discovered on melon rird-
end the bloody axe was found under the
house.
At the coroner's inquest it was develop
ed by the clues found, that TOolc ana
Green shot Surasky twice in the back and
then cut him up with the axe. The sh"'s
evidently did not suffice to subduc Their
victim and the axe was used to finish
him. After their work was accomplished
they loaded the corpse in the victims own
wagon and drove to a lonely spot IN the
woods and tied the horse to a tree and
left it. The horse becoming hungry broke
loose and pulled the wagon with its ghast-
" load away from the spot where he was
tied to within a mile and a hall or Haw.
! thorne, when it was discovered. A negro
man is suspected of beng an accompllce
in the crime, but so far the negro Is free,
Lee Green is a bad character, he attempt
ed to kill a peddler named Lew from Au-
tgusta, Ga. some time ago. Lew was
wounded but escaped. Surasky only had
, about So in money. this was taken, but
his watch and pack were not disturbed
by his murderers.
The authorities are confident that they
have the right parties.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-08-04
a MAGNIFICENT HOTEL.
Architect Bacon Describes the Mammoth Hos.
telry to be Built at the Hammocks.

Wrightsville, N. c.. August 1.-Mr.
Harry Bacon, Of New York, the architect
of the proposed Hammock Hotel, in speak
ing OF plans for the mammoth and mag
nificent structure says:
1t is roDOsed to place this hotel OH
the Hammocks to the south of the trolley
line. The bulk heads will be extended
into the Banks Channel a considerable
distance to give ample room for the build
ing to be so placed that a large portion
of it may command a view up and down
the channel ard also get the summer
breezeS without obstruction.
"The large grove of trees to the south
of the hotel will be cleaned of under
growth, and paths. pavilions and boat
landings will be laid out to form a fire
park.
THE plan of the hotel is a hollow
square, each building surrounding it be
ing separated from the other by wide
piazzas through which the summer breezes
may blow and cool all parts of the struc-
ture. The size of the hotel is approx
mately $50 feet square; the court yard
being $50 feet square with a large fopn-
tain in the center.
cone of the main features of the struc
ture is the covered roof garden on the
main building. TO be placed on a leve
higher than any other portion of The
structure and giving a view IN all direc
tons. This roof garden is to be fitted VI
with large Towering boxes and plants and
in the hottest weather can be used as q
dancing floor.
THE bed rooms number in all go, and
are planned with baths convenient to each
THE general exterior appearance Of the
building will be OF a Spanish character
The walls will be covered with stucco ard
the roof with red tile
All the. stock has not been subscribed
for as yet, but it is generally understood
that it will be when the time is ripe
which will be before many moons.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-08-04
CLAIM TREY MAKE FOR MOODY.
Three Murder Cases to be Tried at Superior
Court That Opens Monday.

Asheville, n. c., August 1t was
stated today that the contestants from
this, the Tenth Congressional district.
have completed their brief and that the
papers will be forwarded to the clerk of
the House of Representatives. They must
be in his hands by Tuesday. The briefs.
composed of fifty pages OF typeWrltfen
matter. have not been made public. The
interesting fact was learned today that
the contestants claim that Moody was
elected by about one hundred and fifty
majority.
The August term of the Superior court
opens Monday. Three murder cases, Zach
Deane. Henry Rice and John Chavlte, VIII
be tried ct this term, also two highway
robbery cases. There are fitty-four prison.
ers In the county jail awaiting trial.
John Reed, colored, who seriously cut
John Brown. another colored employe, III
the kitchen of the Battery Park Hotel last
Thursday night, has escaped. Brown, VINO
is quite Ill nursing two bad cuts, VIII re
cover. The cutting ARRAY was due, IL Is
said. to a quarrel over a piece OF chicken.
Papers relating to the case OF W1lllafl
n Moore, of Company r, Seventy cavalry,
and John E. Rimmer, of Company H.
+ ventv-second infantry, young men who
deserted from the United States army AND
at present are prisoners IN the county Ja'cc
were received by Sergeant Edmlston, vi
tbo local recruiting station today. MooIe
and Rimmer are both charged with
larceny. If the army will take them this
county will surrender them.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-08-04
BIG MEETING AT DUNN.
The People Prepare for a Great Railroad Cele-
bration in September.

Dunn, n. c., August There was a
meeting Of the citizens OF the town here
tonight in the opera house tor the pur-
pose OF making proper arrangements Tor
the great railroad celebration which - TO
be held here early in September. II. l..
Goodwin was called upon to preside. he
stated at length the object and the I'M
portance of the meeting. The represen-
tatives OF the Daily Guide and Of the
Democratic Banner were called TO serve
as secretaries: Mr.. r. f.. l.. Skinner was
elected chief marshal.
The following gentlemen were chosen as
a committee on arrangements: q. Is.
Grantham, w. F. Pearson. Geo. +.
Prince, w. T. Dupree, @. P. Shell, J. ".
Purdie, Prof. ]. D. Ezzell. Med. Holli-
day, ]. L.. Hines, W. H. Newberry, f.
F. Young. ]. A. Aaylor, ]. Gus Goddard,
]. F. Phillips, DR.. Q. L. Denning and j.
c. Clifford.
The committee to invite and arrange
for speakers are: A. L. Newberry, f Lee,
and j. T. MacLean. Speakers will be IN
vited from Raleigh, Durham, and per
haps Greensboro.
The above committee on arrangements
are men of action and there IS not the
least doubt that they viii bend every en-
ergy towards making the celebration a
great success. There Will be a great
crowd in Dunn. the scene OF the celebra-
ton. on the above occasion. 1t Is very
probable that the committee on arrange
ments will advise the giving OF a big dim
ner and other Inequalities OF equal en-
joyment.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-08-04
GROWTH AT STATE NORMAL.
President NcIver speaks of a Number Of I'm
provements in Progress,

Greensboro. y. q. Aug. DIR. Charles
Mclvcr, president OF the state Normal and
industrial College. has sufficiently rcrov-
erred FROM his recent bad health 10 again
resume ms usual active, strenuous work.
When asked today about the outlook Tor
the next year, he made the following i'm
tere.tIng statement, which shows gmtI-
lying prospect, for the college ana con
tinEed Improvement in the grounds aud
buildings Of thi, great state property.
The state Normal and Industrial col
legc VIII open it, twelfth year September
18th with a larger number Of Students
than has ever attended the college ne one
time. The dormitoric- have been enlarged
and VIII accommodate four hundred and
twelve boarders. The order has just been
given for one hundred additional single
iron bcdeteads and ROYAL Elastic Felt
Mattresses. All free tuition vacancies IN
the dormitories have been filled and there
are less than fifty tuition-p1ying vacan-
ces. Eight tuition paying students ap-
piled for admission today.
ANY young woman who agrees To be.
come a teacher in the public or private
schools Of the state for at least two years
after leaving the college can secure free
tuition by the charter Of the college. but
all new applicants. Of this class must board
in private families.
Great improvements on the buildings
and grounds are in progress. The stu
dents Building now under roof and the
first floor nearing completion, the new
central heating plant being installed.
though for lack Of funds it can be ONLY
partially completed this year: the addi-
ton of two stories to the main dormitory
over the dining room annex; the grading
OF an avenue seventy feet wide and n
third Of a mile long. from the front Of the
grounds on Spring Garden Street into
Peabody Park. where other improvements
are being made; the enlargement Of the
Domestic Science Department. especially
the dress making part ot it; and the open
ing or a Wellequipped Manual Training
Department under the direction Of Prof.
VIM. q. A. Hammel. are among the stink
ing evidences Of growth this year"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-08-04
THESE THIEVES SEEM DRY.
Iwenty-one Barrels Of Whiskey Confscated by
Government Stolen.

Greensboro, n. c., August AT Ad-
vance, Davie county, Wednesday night,
twelve barrels of whiskey, seized by the
government and placed in a freight car to
be taken to government warehouse for
confiscated liquor, were stolen from the
ear. Last night in Salisbury, nine bar
rels of confscated whiskey were stolen
from the government warehouse there.
Revenue officers are makIng strenuous
efforts to locate the marauders, who are
supposed to be connected with a gang OF
troublesome blockaders. who nave been
very active recently in moonshine dis
tilling.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-08-04
VICTORY FOR DIR. BRoUGHTON.
The Churches Opposing Allen Immersion
Fail to Carry Out Their Threat

Atlanta. Ga, July 31.---The result of the
fight is practically a victory for the
''alien mmersionists" of the Tabernacle
Baptist church here, as the country
churches of the Stone Mountain Baptist
Association, which threatened to eXpel the
Tabernacle from the association because
of the practice of receiving members by
allen Immersion have failed to carry
out their threat.
They merely passed resolutions con-
demning "alien immersion which leaves
the matter just where it has been all the
time.
The Virginia and Maryland Baptlsts,
whose presence caused all the trouble,
seem fully sustained by the turn matters
have taken.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-08-04
LEGAL BATTLE OPENS
Trustees of M. P. College
Bring Suit Against South
ern Railway.

Greensboro, n. c., August 1.-The
Southern Railway began grading for new
shifting yards this afternoon on premises
fronting the proposed Methodist Protestant
college. At six O'Clock suit was brought
by the trustees of the college and sum
mons served on the agent of the company
for trespass and ejectment proceedings
were instituted. Levi Scott and R.. ID.
Douglas appear as the lawyers bringing
suit. 1t is said that an injunction will
be asked for at a later period.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-08-04
W0MAN'S VAIN BUT
HEROIC STRUGGLE
Gashed and Bleeding She Fought for Honor
Against a Negroes Brutal and
Merciless Might.

gate but not having any oommQaieat m
with the conclave. TIE most interest
ine period i the wicket j. when postal
and other communications for the ctrtf-
mails. couclavi-ts ana the others secluded
within the precincts OF tho c0nriave arr
received after being examined ~ the
marshal and the governor u The cor
clave.
The latest reports are 10 the effect thar
the condition Of the cardinals Who are Ill
has somewhat improved The rules 81 the
c~onclavc allow a cornidal who suffer
ing from illness 10 leave ana even Is r.
turn If hs 30 desires,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-08-04
NO PITY SHOWN.

For years fate was after me c%ontinu-
ously." write F. A. Gulicdgr. Eebcna,
Ala. Il had a terrible case Of Piles caus-
ing p tumors. Whom all failed Bucflen's
Arnica Salve cured me. Equally good
for Burns and all aches and pains. Only
25c. Sold by all Druggists.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-08-04
Lee, Who Started the Riot, Dead
(By the Associated Press.)

Jacksonville, Ind. July 3f-Robart
Lee, the negro who shot Policeman Lnuis
Massey at Evansville. July 3, and started
the riot that resulted in the death and
injury Of many citizens. died here in pri--
on today from the effects OF a wound in
the lungs. caused by a bullet fired by
Massey. Lees wife was killed by a train
a few days after the riot.