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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16
SELMA.
Sunday School Institute Will Be Held
 Next Wednesday.


 Selma, May 15.-(Special. )-Beginnng next Wednesday and continuing through the rest of the week, there will be held at the Church Street Methodist church, in this city, the Sunday School institute of the Alabama Methodist conference. This institute Is held under the direc- tion of the Conference Sunday School board and will be conducted by Prof. perintendent and organizer of the train ing work. While the institute is designed especially for the help of Methodist work CTS, a cordial invitation is given to those of other churches to attend the ses- sions.
 J. B. Green of Opelika Is president of the Sunday School board, and the Rev. Raleigh W. Green of Opelika Is secre- tary.
 Yesterday afternoon about { o'clock, as a banana train on the Southern was slowly pulling out from the coal chute above Bakers Switch. Mathew Prince a negro hobo, whose home is in Uniontown. attempted to get on the rods of one of the cars, and in doing so fell beneath the wheels.
 The cars ran over his left foot and ankle. cutting it practically off Dr. Ward was summoned, as was also Sher- rn Brislin with the ambulance. The ne- gro was removed to the hospital and the limb amputated. His wife and mother in Uniontown were notified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16
ANNISTON.
De Soto Gold Mining Company Sends
 Dirt to Several Shelters.

Anniston, May 15.-(SpeciaD. .--The De Soto Gold Mining company has sent ton of ore to a smelter at Jersey City, N. J., and also full ton to St. Louis, Mo. Full tons will also be shipped to other smell ters, taken from all parts of the property, in order that thorough tests may be made. The stockholders of the De Soto are already convinced that they have bonanza, but they are all prudent men and will move cautiously. All the assays made have shown the ore to be of sur prising richness, but these assays have been from small quantities of ore, and more thorough test has been deemed advisable. If these latter tests show up as we'll, or comparatively so, the com nany will then purchase the necessary mining machinery and proceed to mine it in the most modern way.
 w. W. Dugan trainmaster of the South ern railroad, Is owner of two old copies of the Chicago Tribune. which doubtless are of considerable value. One of them bears date of December IT, 1861, and the other of February 22 1862. The latter being published on Washington's birth day, contains a complete copy of his fare well address. The papers abound in war news of the time. One of the leading editorials is how the great national debt Is to be met if the war should continue six months longer. These papers have been in possession of MT. Dugan for about twelve years and are exceedingly well preserved The articles and advertise ments are quite interesting especially when compared with those of the present day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16
TUSKECEE.
Lodge No. 71. Order of Red Men, Or
 ganIzed-Other News.

Tuskegee, May 15.-(SpeciaD.-A new lodge was organized here last night with twenty-three charter members. The lodge will be known by the name of Tuskena Tribe lodge, No. n, Order of Red Men. The following were elected officers: H. P. Merritt F. M. Johnston, H. H. Curt wright, F. E. Gipson. R. M. Boyd, B. c. Gipson, c. c. Wright, J. H. Alexander, Jr., G. M. Lamar. A number of appli- cants will be admitted at the next meet ing, who would have been present last night but for the indictment weather. The members already admitted express themselves as well pleased with the order and a bright outlook is expected for this lodge.
 A game of ball was attempted yesterday between Tuskegee and Union Springs, but the game was called at the end of the first inning on account of rain, neither side claiming the victory. The score was 8 to in favor of Union Springs when the visiting team asked that the game be discontinued.
 Mrs. James F. Cobb returned last night from Tuscaloosa, where she has been attending the convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16
KLO7z & GOLDMAN.
PRATT CITY.
interesting Batch of News From the
 Growing Mining City.

Pratt City, May i5.-(Special. )--Mrs Williams, Mrs. Job Going, Mrs. Dave GwiIlim, Mrs. c. P. Morrow and Mrs. William Jenkins attended the meeting of the local Missionary Union at the Vine Street Presbyterian church in Birmlng- ham this afternoon. They report large attendance and a profitable meeting. Mrs. Bruce was appointed secretary pro tenn in the absence of the secretary, Mrs. J. G. Snedecor. Mrs. James McLester made an interesting talk on Mexico in its early days, which was followed by Mrs. James A. Going whose remarks were based on mission work at present in that country. Mrs. Wood of Woodlawn read paper on the Forward Movement" telling some thing of the work being accomplished in the church at Woodlawn. The next meet ing will be held in the Third Presby- terian church, Birmingham.
 G. N Mitcham, who filed his resignation as chief engineer for the Tennessee com pany at this place several days ago, has reconsidered the matter and withdrawn his resignation.
 MT. and Mrs. William Kamplain left to- day for Jasper, Ala, where they will visit the family of the Rev. J. V. Dickinson.
 Johnnie Beckies, who has been in New York during the past year, is In Pratt City and will remain here for sonse time
 Messrs. G. M. Taylor and Will Meagher will go to Crews Springs tomorrow to make arrangements for the joint picnic which the K. of H. and K. of P. will give on the 30th of this month.
 Volunteer Fire company, No. 8, will give a trolley ride May 26. C. D. ComstoclS has been elected delegate to the Southern Volunteer Fire association, which con- venes in Dalton, Ga. May 20 and n. A committee has been appointed to look after purchasing uniforms for the com pany.
 c. H. Creel left this evening for Gen. ter, Ky, having been called there on account of the serious Illness of his father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16
JUDGE BILBRO HAS PLAN
 TO REMODLE JUDICIARY

Gadsden. May 15.-(Special.)-T Hon. James A. Bilbro, judge of the ninth judi cial circuit. has prepared a bill which he will have introduced at the next ses- sion of the Alabama state legislature which meets in September. which will change the entire Judiciary of Alabama 80 far as 1t relates to the Circuit courts. The bill will provide that all the Circuit courts of the state be kept open in every county for business at all times-never to adjourn. When in any county the jail is over-crowded or a murder has been com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16

mitted which Is liable to excite the peo- pie to mob violence, his bill would em- power the presiding judge to go to that county immediately and empanel grand jury. The sherin Is also given authority to draw petit jury from the jury box so that the court can proceed to an immedi- ate trial without waiting to advertise the term of court for thirty days as now be- fore 1t could meet and get down to busi- ness. It Is said that by this plan much money could be saved the state in the way of feed bills for prisoners. During the past fiscal year the state paid $976S for feed bills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16
HUNTSVILLE
Chamber of Commerce Holds Meeting
 and Elects Officers.

Huntsville, May 15.-(SpeciaL)-A rous- ing meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held last night and officers nominat- ed for the June election as follows. For president, James R. Boyd; for vice presi- dent oscar Goldsmith; for secretary, Ben P. Hunt for treasurer, H. J. Lowenthal; for executive committeeman, w. k. Rison, w. I. Wellman, T. w. Pratt, w. l.. Hal sey M K. White, T. W. Smith, R. E Pettus and F. J. Thompson. All of the nominees will be elected by unanimous vote. Several new members have joined the organization during the past few days and the chamber will begin the year on firm foundation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16

Bids will be received for erection of the First Christian church by D. A. Helmich, architect, corner Third avenue and Twenty-frst street. Birmingham. Ala. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of the architect
 Bids to be submitted on or before the 18th day of May next
 Certified check and bond required. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids
 D. A. HELMICH, Architect t-16-sa-we-to-b-16
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16
To Discuss Encampment.

The commanding officers of the several regiments of Alabama National guard will meet with Adjutant General Brandon at the capitol tomorrow for the purpose of discussing the forthcoming annual en- campment. It Is expected that they will definitely decide the questions of dates for the several encampments, in case brigade encampment is not ordered. and also the places that would be most de- sirable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16
CARROLLTON.
Circuit Court AdIourns Without Doing
 Much Business.

Carrollton, May 15.-(Special) - The spring term of the Circuit court has just adjourned. Very little business was trans acted on the civil docket. About twenty convictions on the criminal docket were had. mainly on pleas or guilty. all misde- meanors.
 The much needed rain has come at last and this county is wet all over. Some apprehension of damage to low lands. Farming very backward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until 12 o'clock noon, We'd nesday, May 20, 1903 for curbing, side- walk paving and the construction of storm and sanitary sewers. Specifications may be obtained at this office. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
 JULIAN KENDRICK, City Engineer. 6-14-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16
ENSLEY.
Three Suburban Cities Want Union
 Passenger Station.

Ensley, May 15.-(special)-An effort is being made by the people of Ensley, Pratt City and Vivian to get union passenger station built, where the Louis- vile and Nashville. Southern and Frisco railroads intersect. about midway be- tween Ensley and Pratt City. union station at that place would be of great benefit and the commercial bodies of the three places will unite their efforts to secure 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16
SPECIAL SLIPPERS TO
 NEW ORLEANS. LA.

On account of the Confed- crate Veterans Reunion the L. & N. R. R. will put in ex- tra sleepers Birmingham to New Orleans, La., in train No. 3, May l6, IT and 18 For space apply to F. Sid Jones, D P. A. Jack ". Johnsons U. T. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16

Union Springs district conference M. E.. church, South. will be held at Elba July 2s and 26, 1903.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16
LITTLE BOY FOUND
 DEAD IN HIS BED
WORKED IN COTTON MILLS THE DAY BEFORE AND SEEMED TO BE IN GOOD HEALTH--oTHER NEWS FROM GADsDEN.

Gadsden, May 15.-(speciaD. aD.-James, the 14-year-old son of John w. Martin, was found dead in bed at the home of his parents in Alabama City early thls morn ing. The little fellow worked in the cot ton mill on Thursday, ate a hearty supper and retired at hls usual time in apparent good health. An older brother says that James got up about midnight and went to the door, but returned immediately to bed The mother says that she heard him grooming about daylight, but as this When the summons came for the family to prepare for breakfast James was found dead. Heart trouble caused death.
 The Kyle Lumber company of this city has entered suit in the City court of Gadsden against the Southern Car and Foundry company for S20,000 damages al- leging a breach of contract on the part of the Southern Car and Foundry com pany. The plaintiff claims that or about the 1st of July, 1900, the Southern Car and Foundry company entered into a contract with the Kyle Lumber com pany. in which 1t was agreed by the defendant to purchase from the plaintiff all of the wood on some 1900 acres of land at the price of $1.eO per cord. and that the car company also agreed to take this wood on its barges at Kyles Landing on Coosa river at the rate of 100 cords per day.
 The plaintiff states that the car com pany has not complied with its part of the contract by failure to receive the wood, measure 1t and pay for same. Be- cause of It's failure to abide by the con- tract and because the Kyle Lumber com pany went to the expense of equipping and building railroad to the cost of $12, 900 to handle the wood to the river and the further expense of $10,000 for chopping, cording and handling the wood, the plaintiff alleges damages in the sum of $20, 900. A second account in the suit asks for 0,000 damages for deterioration in the value of the wood and expenses incurred in handling the wood. The wood in ques- ton was to have been used by the South ern Car and Foundry company in making charcoal for it's furnace here and was made by Captain Elliott while he was owner of the company and before he sold out his holding in the company. The new purchasers failed or refused to abide by the contract. It was the intention of the furnace people to build boat to handle the barge, but this was never done, al- though several barges were built.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16

Work on the new. hotel at Spring Hill, near Mobile. will commence about the 18th of this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16

Prof W. J. Walker has been reelected principal of the Guin public school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16
Some
 People

Believe any Underwear good enough for their skin. Yet they wonder why they suffer from eczema or why they have catarrh, colds or rheu- matism.
 The right kind of Under wear keeps the skin in the right condition.
 The Dr. Dieine1 Under wear is the correct covering for the human body, always and everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16

The Eastern Railroad of Alabama is soon to have telegraph connection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16
NoTIcE TO CoNTRACToRs.

Purify your blood with Hoods Sarsa- parilla, which will give you an appetite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16

Aaron Anthony shot and killed Tom Douglass in East Gadsden, and it is doubt ed If the injured man will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16

All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald En graving Department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16

Green Poe shot and perhaps fatally in jured Harrison Bullard in Attalla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16

"Whatever comes from K. 6 G. is
 Korrect and Good" n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16

Ike Robertson of Smithsonian has lost his barn, a large lot of corn and two horses by fire which is believed to be incendiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16

The farmers of Marengo county are engaging in raising canteloupes
 The city council of Florence has placed a tax of $500 on trading stamps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16

Two solid trains of pineapples, bound for Chicago, passed through Anniston yesterday. The trains were from Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16

The Gadsden Times-News says: It is stated that postoffice inspector will be in Gadsden within the next few days for the purpose of selecting a building to be occupied by the local postoffice after July The office will be raised to the second class by law after then. the re- celpts having reached the amount re- quired for that end Whenever an office passes up to the second class the govern ment takes in hand the matter of rents and selection of quarters. This is under stood to be the mission of the inspector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16

At the regular weekly meeting of the Woodmen of the World of Gadsden Tues day night the following new members were initiated in the protective degree: Dr. A. s. IIilby, E. G. Woodlif, J. A. Lackey, J. p. Bilbro, w c. Smith, A. M. Rattray, J. A. Ferguson, B. T. Col Her, Louie Loveman. G. W. Brady and w. c. Boykin. Also elected fifteen oth- ers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-16

The Elba Clipper says: The Perdue brick mill will start work in a few days. A larger and better brick machine has been added and large force of hands will be employed.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-07-23

Put pound of graduated sugar in a
porcelain-lined saucepan; pour upon 1t
a teacupful of cold water, stir and
put over the fire. Boil without stir
ring for fifteen minutes, then test by
dipping fork gently into the syrup.
When a fine, hair-like thread floats
from the tip of the fork remove the
syrup from the fire and when blood
worm beat 1t to a cream. When too
stiff to beat work ii with the hands
to a smooth paste. When ready to use
set the vessel containing the icing In
an outer vessel of scalding water, and
as the icing softens beat in f1avoring to
taste and spread upon the cake with
knife dipped in hot water.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-07-23
To Clean Rugs at Home,

Buy a cake of carpet soap, take a
piece of clean flannel, some tepid wa
ter and several dry busters. Lay the
rug on a big table or boarded floor.
Soap the flannel with the carpet soap
and rub the surface, then wipe off the
soap, and rub dry with the busters.
Do only portion at once, for If left
wet the colors will run. If plenty of
elbow grease be used and not much
water, the effect on either rugs or car
pets is splendid.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-07-23
CHAPTER Y.

Seventeen months have elapsed since
Enrol Hastings had stood on the deck of
the Enpne, looSing down into the Med
nerranean, and thinking of the woman
h. loved 80 deeply. She was not a wom-
an, though, then-She was only fresh,
young girl: and in her sweet, simple
purity lay the charm she had for the man
of the world.
He was staying for month in Paris
on the way home. and the brilliant So
ciety ne mixed with was very pleasant
after his long isolation.
Tonight, too, he was to meet an old
friend at the opera-a woman whom he
had always liked. but who had never
seemed so charming to him as she did
now, with her pretty assumption of
nIatronhood. Her husband was detest-
aoie' certainly, and she knew it. Surely
the continuance OF an old friendship
must be grateful TO one who could not be
very happy. And with strong interest,
very keenly awakened, Mr.. Hastings
walked that evening into Mrs. Clayton'a
opera box.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-07-23

The Chain of White Agates, is the
title Of a new book by Amelia e.
Barr, the well-known author Of The
Bow of Orange Ribbon, The Maid of
Maiden Lane, "A Song Of Single
Note, and so on. 1t is story of Bos.
ton towns, opening in Lincolnshire, but
soon passing into Boston. 1t is OF
the time of the Mathers and about the
period Of the witchcraft decisions. The
book will probably appear in the fall
with the imprint of Dodd. Mead Il
20.
Mrs. Olive Thorne Miller's account
of her ways while watching birds OUT
of doors suggests the reason for her
success. She says: II always wear
plain dark gown and try to become,
as you might say, part OF the land
scape as much as possible" And she
might have added that she carries the
same policy into her writings, and that
1t accounts for this superiority to those
written by certain ladies who have no
idea Of following Jenny Wren's eX'
ample, actually or figuratively.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-07-23
Apple ComDOte.

Make syrup of one cup of sugar,
and half cupful of water. Flavor
with piece of cinnamon, and the thin
rind of half a lemon. Pare and core
the apples (sour ones cook quicker than
sweet then drop carefully in the hot
syrup to harden the outer surface.
Cover closely and cook very slowly
until soft Serve on rounds of toast
with whipped sweetened cream, filling
the center of the apples
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-07-23
Canned Strawberries.

Hull and weigh the berries and to
each pound Of fruit'allow a half pound
Of graduated sugar Put the fruit
and sugar in layers in the kettle and
stand in the warm kitchen for an hour
then bring slowly to the boil. A little
alum should he added to the sugar
before cooking, but this must be done
carefully. AS soon as a good boil
is reached skim and can, filling the
cans to overlooking, then sealing.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-07-23
CHAPTER XI.

Enrol Hastings riding toward the Bots
de Boulogne, bordering much on what he
had heard. He was surprised-he tried
to believe he was pleased; but somehow
or other his satisfaction was not very
genuine. Miss Eyre had certainly made
a fortunate step in life; true she had lost
a father whom she had loved, but then
she had gained a friend, in Lady Grace
Farquhar. She would get inti oduced into
good society, and perhaps but that was
not train of thought he cared to fol-
low Had not Erskine already been at
her feet?
Mr.. Hastings soliloquy was cut short
by seeing Col d'Aguilar walking leisure
ly along the Champs Elysees. He drew
rein instantly.
"D'Aguilar" he cried
"Hastings! exclaimed the other, and
they shook hands warmly.
Il thought you were back with your
regiment" said Enrol.
Il have a month more leave, and my
brother asked me to join him here, and
so | came"
\ great many questions came into Err
rolls head that he would have liked TO
ask Col. d'Aguilar at once; but CONVEX
sation is neither easy nor agreeable when
carried on with a pedestrian from the
altitude of a horses back, particularly
when your steed is FESTIVE and impatient.
Come up to my hotel tonight, d'Agui-
lar, will you?" Mr.. Hastings said.
VERY we'll; suppose you are going to
the ball at the Embassy"
Eyes: but not before twelve"
-, ,h
And the two men parted just as Mrs
Clayton rolled past in her handsome car
| riage drawn by housekeeping horses. She
looked like a lovely little Esquimaux en-
veloped in her soft white furs, and she
gave Mr.. Hastings a bright smile. and
the wave of delicately gloved little
| hand She had not observed Col. d'Agui-
lar.
Sixteen months had passed since the
/ day when they had ridden together down
| the avenue of broad-leaved chestnuts al
| Endon Vale. She was not altered-at al
| events, it did not seem SO in the mOmen-
| tary glance he had caught of her smiling
face Was she then utterly heartless
| Could she have lived all these months
with such a hateful, contemplate wretch
! as tldy loh, anu sim W ol shlillHS anu
flirting. and give no sign? Col. d AguilaI
knew none of the particulars of the mar
riage: he had not even heard that she
was happy; he had but met her once. and
| then she had left him at her husband
command with smile on her lips. He
turned and walked back unhappy and
resentful.
Mr.. Clayton, as well as his wife, was
! profoundly ignorant of Col. d'Aguilar's
arrival in Paris. or he would as soor
have trusted his wife alone in that fine
city, as he would have walked willingly
himself into the cage of the lion in the
Jardin des Plantes.
CTo be continued.)