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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20
BOERS
Dissatisfied in South America and VIII
Go to Mexico.

Mexico City.-Ger. Ben Villioen
has left for Kansas City. where he
will meet four other Beers who
lca looking for lands suitable for
colonization but without srcce IS.
They are now coming to Mexico to
look for a suitable location.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

Emperor William Of Germany will
reach Rome Nav 2 aud leave May 6
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

The new battleships will be named
Vermont, Kansas, Minnesota. Missis-
-i-..ai and Idaho
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

Senator Morgan had contended that
the United States had practically
allied itself with the church party in
Colombia and that it had in cffsct
committed itself to the terms of the
concordat or agreement between Pope
Leo and the Colombian government.
This view Mr.. Spooner characterized
as entirely contrary to the facts.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

A cablegram has been received at
the State Department from United
states Charge Russell at Caracas an
nouncing that the blockade OF the
Orinoco river, declared by President
Castro on March Z, has been raised.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

Miss Alice Roosevelt has sailed fol
Porto Rico. where she will bo the
guest OF Miss Elizabeth Hunt, daugh-
ter of Gov. Hunt. Miss Roosevelt is
accompanied only by her maid.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-20

Congressman Robertson fears that
the failure to agree on Postoffice site
will delay the project several years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
SELMA NEGROES
 TOUCH LIVE WIRE
ONE OF THEM WAS NEARLY ELEc- JRocU1ED BEFORE HE WAS FL NALLY TURNED LoosE-oTHER ONE SHOWED HIM HOW.

Selma, March 5.-Special)- Blount. porter for C. J. Griffin on East Alabama street, had a narrow escape from being electrocuted this morning. For about two years an old piece of guy wire has been hanging over in MT. Grif6n's garden and this morning Blount went to pull the wire out of the way when a howl of pain was heard from him.
 MT. Griffin went out to the negro, who kept yelling for somebody to pull him loose from the wire T can't touch you Ed" said MT. Griffin and the negro kept yelling and dancing. being unable, try as he would. to turn loose the wire. Finally he fell over like a post to the ground and the jar of the fall knocked the wire out of his hands and he was saved
 The wire had evidently fallen across one of the main circuit wires of the electric light company, thereby charging it with sufficient volts of the electric current to have caused death if the wire had not fallen from his hands.
 Another negro came along about the time Ed was being revived and saying You folks don't know nothing about 'lectricity," caught hold of the wire by what he thought was an Insulated part and he was made to dance considerably himself. He finally dropped the wire and remarked, ITS done forgot how to handle them wires. l used to know though"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
PRATT CITY HAS
 THREE WEDDINGS
ALL OF THEM WERE SIMPLE GER EMoAlES, BUT IMPRESSIVE. OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST FROM THE MINING CITY.

Pratt City. March 25-(Speeial)- )-rhree weddings took place this evening as fol- lows: R. T. Ramsey of Elkton, Ky. and Miss Rosa Graham of this city, were married at o'clock, the Rev. W. E. Foust officiating. The wedding took place at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. c. R. Atkins, who resides on High land avenue and was a very quiet affair onl.' relatives and few of the brides intimate friends being present. The bride was attlred in q dark blue crepe de ehene costume with lace trimmings and carried brides roses. Shortly after the eere- mony the bride and groom. accompanied by Mir and Mrs. c. R. Atkins, Walter Graham, Miss Amelia Graham, Mir Neill to Birmingham, where MT. and Mrs. Ramsey boarded a train for Elkton, Ky, where they will make their future home. MT. Ramsey is a popular young grocery man and is deserving of the prize he has won.
 Dr. II. zeigler of Ensley and Miss Jen- nie Perdne were married at the home of the brides parents, on the southside. at o'clock, by the Rev. J. r. Watson. They were attended by MT G. J. Jones and Miss Mary Evans. Mr. and Mrs. zeigler will reside at Ensley.
 The third wedding took place at the Methodist parsonage and the con- tracting parties were Mir Richards and Mrs Hattie Mitchell of Ensley. The oer- cmony was performed by the Rev, W. P. Foust, and was witnessed by only two or three intimate friends. MT and Mrs. Richards returned to Ensley immediately after the ceremony where they will make their future home Mr. Richards holds a responsible and lucrative pesitlon at the steel plant. Mrs. Mitchell resid- ed in Pratt City for. a number of years and has many warm friends in this city who extend their best wishes.
 A. A Harrel collector for the Hood and Wheeler Furniture company, left the city for Warner on Saturday with about $50 in change of the eompanys money and it Is understood that he made col lections at that place to the amount of $l50 and has not been heard of since. Harrell has been in the employ of the company for one month and offered to make bond when employed, but the company did not deem it necessary. Offi- cers are on the lookout for his where abouts.
 Miss Sarah Cooper of Wartrase. Tenn, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. G. Orme.
 J. W. Caldwell of Mary Lee Mines vis- tied in the city this evening.
 Mrs. Lemuel Jones. nee Miss Mollie Hoffman) of Memphis is expected to visit in Pratt City in a few days. Sho came over from Memphis yesterday and is with her sister, -lrs. Frank Bridges of Bir- mingham at present.
 Mrs. Job Going has been quite sick dur ing the past few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
DRUNKEN NEGRO
 STABS R. R. CLERK
JOEL A. HARRY IS PAINFULLY IN. luREr, WHILE CHECKING OUT FREIGHT AT TALLADEGA-ELEc- TRIO RAILROAD TALKED OF.

Talladega. March 25.-(Speeial)-J A. Harry. clerk at the Louisville and Nash .ville Railroad depot, received a painful wound this afternoon. A negro named Bob Henson came from the railroad camp near here after freight. Henson, it is supposed. was minding his team or engaged in some other pursuit, and so he sent another negro into the freight room, who earted the freight out as MT. Harry. the bill clerk, checked it of. Presently Henson came into the freight room considerably under the influence ot liquor. and impudently remarked: sI will just check this freight out of here" MT. Harry order the negro out of the ware house. when. without a word. the latter drew a knife and made a lightning like lunge at MT Harry, striking him on the wrist and infiicting painful wound.
 MT. Harry was not aware of the extent of the injury until the blood spouted from the cut The negro is under arrest.
 An electric railroad from Montgomery to Talladega is the talk of the city. Water power from Tallassee falls could be utilized for the lower end and power furnished by Chocoloeco or Tallahatchie creek for the upper end It is but ninety miles as the crow flies from Talladega to the state capital and but two counties. Elmore and Coosa, intervene. The roaa would traverse the richest mineral and agricultural portion of the state, and it's operation could be made remarkably cheap. especially with electricity gene reaching Talladega, that the road would be pushed further east to Pyraton, or probably to Oxford or Anniston, or pret- erably to Jacksonville, Ala, as the latter is the former county seat and in the mid dle of rich mineral section.
 The Chautauqua board proposes to in- vite the Birmingham Athletic club to spend q day with the Chautauquans in July next. The assembly building s well fitted mp with trapeze swings, horizontal bars, dumb bells, punching bags ana other paraphernalia suited to athletic eX- hibitions. It is likely that games of base ball and basketball will be had on the day of the visit
 The local doctors are preparing to en- certain the physicians of the state dur ing four days session here, beginning April 2l. A banquet. smoker at Elks Eall, an old-fashioned barbecue at Island park and an amateur concert and musi- cal entertainment are some of the good things in store for the visiting doctors The matter is in charge of d competent committee of physicians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
woMEN's WORK IS OVER.
Suffrage Convention at New Orleans Adjourns After Few Addresses.

New Orleans. La, March 25.-The con vention of the National Womans Suf- frage association came to a close tonight after addresses by Miss Belle Kearney and Dr. Augustin Stone Cullen of Can ada.
 The morning session began with a work conference, presided over by Mrs. Helen Kimber of Kansas in which methods of urging legislation were discussed
 The plan of work organization adopted provided for an effort to double the mem bershp. to increase the amount of liter ature to be distributed to prepare a cat alogue of books on woman suffrage and shat clubs note encouraging items in the papers.
 The afternoon session was presided over by Mrs Catt and comprised a sym fication for All Voters Tend to the Growth of Civilization and Facilitate Good Government"
 Those who spoke were Mrs Priscilla D. Hackstaff of New York, Mrs. Eleanor c. Stockman, Mrs Mary Wood Swift of California, Mrs. Clara B. Arthur of Mich igan, Rudolph Blankenburg, Mrs. Char lotte Perkins Gilman of Ohio, Mrs Hale Hammond Butt of Mississippi and Miss Gail Laush.in.
 Then there was a vote. only six dele gates opposing the educational qualihca- ton.
 An invitation from the Louisiana Fur chase Exposition to hold a mass con vention in St. Louis in 1904 vas referred to the committee on plan Of work.
 The next convention will be held in Washington, D. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
ENSLEY
B. c. Watts Hurt While Helping Un-
 load Iron Girder.


 Ensley, March 25.-(Special.)-B c. Watts, an employe of the Structural Iron company, was badly hurt today while assisting in loading an iron gir- der on flat car. He and a number of other men were reloading this heavy piece of iron to move it down to one of the furnaces at the steel plant, where it would be placed in position. When they had it almost on the car it slipped, falling across both legs of MT. Watts. Luckily for him that rail- road rail held the weight off, or his accident would have been serious. He was taken immediately to the Cunning ham hospital for treatment His right leg is mashed considerably and is glv- ing him much pain. The doctors hope to have him out again in few days
 Mayor Drennen of Birmingham called on Mayor Scott this evening"
 Mrs. J. Furniss Lee and little Roland are visiting the parents of the former this week at Woodward.
 E. w. Whips of the Gadsden Real Estate and Investment company of Gadsden was here today MT. Whips is an ex-alderman and resident of Ems ley.
 MT. Penny, a prominent real estate agent of New Decatur, was here today prospecting.
 Alber & Byrne, civi- engineers of Birmingham, signed ,Ae sewer con tract today with tks mayor and city council. They have gone actively to work on the storm water and sanitary sewerage system, and will push all work to a finish.
 H. A. Stewart of Jenifer, storekeeper and buyer for the Jenifer Furnace company, is visiting his brother-in-law, Chief Camp. MT. Stewart, who was one of Ensley's pioneer merchants, left fere about three years ago.
 George w. Jackson of Lawrence county died very suddenly of organic heart failure and Bright's disease at Cunningham infrmary this morning at ( o'clock. He came over last Friday to consult Dr. Cunningham about his condition and upon an invitation stop ped over for a few days. His death was quite a surprise. Mr Jackson was 6 prominent Mason, a member of the Baptist church and one of Lawrence county's most prosperous planters and merchants. Echols & Anguin, under takers, took charge of the body and prepared it for shipment home.
 Ground has been broken by the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany for No. 6 furnace. All work is to be pushed as rapidly as practicable, it being the intention of the company to put this new furnace into operation as early as possible. This gives Ems ley the largest furnace plant in the United States.
 Ensley needs more houses. Real estate agents report they turn renters off every day because they have no houses to rent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26

And every form of PRIVATE DISEASE, esexual Weakness, etc., etc, are cured un- der plain guarantee.
 All condolences held inviolate.
 Consultations at office or by mail in- vited without charge
 treatment by mail for those who can not visit us.
 No written prescriptions. We furnish all medicines.
 Question blanks for man or woman sent free on application.
 Our institute is thoroughly equipped with all modern surgical electrical, X rav violet ray, galvan faradic battery, electric static machine. arc light cabi- rets and other modern electro and me- chemical therapeutic devices for aiding ne in the scientific treatment of chronic diseases.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Dozier is .ndorsed bv the press and people of every section of Alabama.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. o. T. Dozier has already acquired in the line If his profession but we know him to be a hrother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes from a family of prominent physicians. and with his full store of medical knowledge and his large experience in his profession can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
 Offices First avenue and Twenty-first street. Birmingham Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
At the Bijou.

The Show Girl" at the Bijou is draw ing good audiences this week. The show pleases better than in the first part of the week. There will be matinee today and Saturday.
 Next week the popular Bljou Musical Comedy company, with Otis Harlan, Lit tie Chip, Mary Marble and other favor ties in the cast. including the musical maidens will return for their final en- gagement here. and present Hoyt's "A Trip to Chinatown" with new Hoffman music specialties, and new scenery. Seats for this engagement will be placed on sale today, and Manager Wells guar antees this to be the best production
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
TUSCALOOSA.
Little Child Drowned in a Tub of
 Water-other News.


 Tuscaloosa. March 25.-(Special.)- little 1-year-old child of the Rev. and Mrs. Hamlin of Northport was drowned yesterday in tub of water. The mother was out at the time of the accident hay ing left the little one in charge of an older sister It appears that the baby was playing on the gallery. when 1t fell into the tub. Although there was only small amount of water in the tub 1t was enough 10 end the little ones life.
 The following marriage licenses have been recently issued by Judge James C. Brown: John W, Herring and Miss Mary Eason; s. o. Karter and Miss Bama Johns; D. B. Hinton and Miss Elmina Wyatt.
 c. F. Sedberry, assistant state examiner, who has been examining the county ofh- cers' books. has finished his work and gone to Montgomery. He states that he found the books In first class style and perfectly satisfactory.
 Sheriff w. c. Kyle has begun the erec- ton of a residence on the corner lot of Twelfth street and Twenty-first avenue.
 Professor Waterman, a member of the faculty of Fisk university at Nashville, is in the city visiting his sister, Mrs. J. 0. Heyworth
 At a recent meeting of the junior law class at the university, the following officers were elected: President, Clar- ence B. Ballard; secretary and treasurer, Collins.
 Hon H. Austlll of Mobile, promoter of the Mobile and West Alabama railroad, was a visitor to the city yesterday. He states that he has succeeded in securing the deeds from Mobile to Demopolis. That about 70 per cent of all that is necessary has been secured and that he will increase that percentage in a very short while He also states that many eastern capi- talists are much interested in the new road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
SPECIAL EXCURSION RATES To "Winter Homes In Summer Lands''
 Via Southern Railway.

The Southern railway announces very low round-trlp winter tourist rates to principal resorts in Georgia. Florida, Nassau and Cuba. Tickets on sale daily, with final limit May 31. 1903. Through Pullman sleeping car to Jacksonville without change.
 For particulars, sleeping car reserva- lions. also copy of beautiful little book let entitled "Winter Homes in a Summer Land" apply passenger office. Morris Hotel Building. J. c. LUSK.
 12-17-tf District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26

"DoIIy Vardenv at the Jefferson. Capt Richard Belleville. Harry Girard Lord Gayspark........ .,......Mark smith Capt. Horace Harcourt ....Harold Blake John Fairfax. ....,......Tom Daniel Lieutenant Marlow ... Edmund Mulkay Lieutenant Cragsby Edward Matrindel Letitia Fairfax .............M Mary Conwell Lady Lueette.... .......Dorothy Brandon Lady Alice ...... ......... Margaret Gale Dolly Warden ..................Luiu Giasef
 Dainty Dolly. Dolly Warden" at the Jefferson last night brought before an enthusiastic audience that rarest of all creatures, real, spontaneous, fun-mak- ing, fun-loving woman comedian. Little Lulu Glaser's fun is womanly, and yet it bubbles forth as freely and joyously as De Angelis She seems to be having on the stage a jolly good time. and her apparent enjoyment is as great as her male rival at his best. Then, too, she sings well, and is withal very pretty.
 The keynote of Dolly Warden" is it's daintiness. It is dainty from start to finish. There is no coarseness in it-no horseplay-no slang even. It is certainly a relief to see a musical comedy that does not depend upon either slang or coarseness at all in pleasing an audience. Miss Chaser is an actor, and she keeps an audience in the best of humor with excellent acting. No musical comedy of this season has brought before a Blr- mingham audience star of equal merit not one She is a born comedian, and you find yourself laughing with her be- fore you know it, for she apparently en- joys the play as well as you do.
 There are others in the play, how ever. Miss Conwell as Lettia Fairfax sang delightfully."-, and the male soloists were admirable Mir. Fairfax sang We Met in Loves Lane." ana was recalled, and so were Tom Daniel, Mark Smith, and Harry Girard
 The plot of the comedy is scarcely worth mentioning. It simply serves as all excuse for bringing on the songs and acts of the star, and the support and the chorus, and they come along in an easy, sparkling manner that renders the entire play a constant delight.
 It is particularly a delight to the eye. The first act presents lordly manor on the Thames, and the next act the re- ception hall in it. Both are beautiful, es- pecially the latter. The time of the play is that of King George I and Louis KY. and the costumes are constant gleams of silk and satin, lace and embroidery, as fresh and fine as if the company had never known a one-night stand.
 The dainty, pretty play will be present. ed again tonight. and merry little Miss Chaser and her company will certainly be greeted by a full house.
 "Peck's Bad Boy"
 Pecks Bay Boy is said to be one of the best musical farce comedy offerings of recent years. It is also credited by the management with being presented by cast of exceptional excellence. ! The play, 1t is claimed. is full of witty lines, humorous scenes and musical ludi- crousy It will be seen at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow matinee and night at greatly reduced prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
No Agreement Reached.

Louisyille, Ky, March 25.-After an- other day sT ent in conference, the op- eraitIs' and miners committee of western Kentucky tonight adjourned without reaching an arrangement. When the committee met this morning the snb'''~ nmlttee of four appointed late yesterday afternoon to prep. @ Il schedule or wages reported to the main committee and the report was discussed by the committee all dey l.. is net l;noNn what recommendation the subcommittee made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
Army Officers to Inspect.

Washington, March 25.-Secretary Root has decided to detail regular army officers to inspect the militia organization of all the states and ter ritories as preliminary step to the issue of Krag-Jorgensen muskets in exchange for the Springfield muskets with which they are now armed. He has telegraphed the adjutants of all the states and territories asking them to name dates for the inspection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26

See the Esquimaux and their dogs. They are thou sands of miles from home. Were brought to the Pan- American by the United States Government. They are now with the Dana Thompson Carnival Co. op- posite Jefferson T heatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
CONTEST NOT FIXED.
Report From Milwaukee Says corbett
 Will Win In Seventh Round.

San Francisco, Cal, March 25-A report has been received from Milwau- kee that the Corbett and McGovern fight, which is scheduled to take place in San Fr&"clsco on Tuesday evening next, has Teen fixed" for Corbett to win in tho seventh round
 Both the fighters are indignant and 1eny that T. ere has been any agree ment whatever between them, except that thy are to fight for the champion ship and do their best. Their packers and managers loudly disclaim any at tempt at fixing" the contest
 Sam Harris i, ready to back McGov- ern to the extent of Sl0OO0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
RESPECTED CITIZEN
 COMMITS SUICIDE
JEFF kooNcE, A PROMINENT MAN OF COLUMBIA, SHOOTS HIMSELF THROUGH THE HEAD-FATHER OF WELL-KNoWN LAWYER.

Dothan, March 25. - (specialo < Jeff Koonce, an aged and respected citizen of Columbia. committed suicide this morn ing at his home by shooting himself through the head with pistol. No cause is given for the rash act. He had beer and was one of the richest men in this section of the country
 He was the father of Jeff Koonee, Jr., of the well known law firm of Lee & Koonce of that town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
A Host of Witnesses-Pe-ru-na a Ga. tarrh Cure That Rests on the Unso- Iicted Testimony of Thousands.

Iicited Testimony of Thousands.
 This is an age when theories have little or no weight on the average mind. but actual demonstration is de- manded. The busy people of today have neither time nor inclination 10 speculate, and turn with distrust from everything that does not plainly bear the stamp of fact.
 The reason Peruna has gained such universal hold of the confidence of the people as catarrh cure is because all statements concerning it are accom- panied by facts.
 A book containing specimens se- lected al random from a cloud of wit nesses who have been cured of chronic catarrh by Peruna sent free by The Peruna Medicine Co.,. Columbus, Ohio.
 If you do not derive prompt and sat isfactory results from the use of Pe- runa write at once to Dr. Hartman, giv- ing full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valu- able advice gratis
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarinm, Columbus, o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
Flnanciers Are Reticent.

Mexico City. March 25.-Prof. J. w.. Jenks, Edward Brush and Charles A Gouant, the B.oGe tary experts called here from the United States by Fi- nance Minister Limantour, to give ad- vice or the proposed change Of the currency, left this city for home today. Tley dec.inel Ic talk about the con ference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
No New Cases of Plaque.

Mazatlan, Mexico. March 25.-There were no new cases of plague and no deaths and no new cases were sent 10 the lasarotto A number ofs small houses, found in an unsanitary condi ton. have been burned by order of the authorities. There were eighteen plague patients at Siquieros, but the general feeling is that the plague is being stanlpci out at this port and there is much l'ore hopeful feeling.