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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
SELMA.
Two Young Brakemen Claimed By
 Death-Planter's Cotton Sold.

Selma, October A.- Special )-Darry Holt. the young brakeman on the South ern railway who fell from the top of box car at Demopolis on yesterday while the train was switching, died from the effects of the injury this morning about o'clock. In falling the young man struck on his back on the rail back of the car and his neck was broken just about the shoulders.
 About 8 o'clock last night another young man, a brakeman on the Southern. was claimed by death He was Albert Mcdonald, front brakeman on a double header extra coming south. At Randolph the front engine went forward while the rear engine did the switching. At the conclusion of the work young Mcdonald went to couple the two engines together again and was caught between the bump CTS and crushed to death. The engineer did not see him come out from between the engines and sent the fireman forward. The unfortunate brakeman was found pinioned between the two draw heads. His remains were sent to Wilton, his home, on the midnight passenger train.
 George Chapman, a white man work ing for K W. Vance at Plantersville, this county, brought three bales Of cotton to town the other day and after taking receipts from the warehouse sold them to Joe Rosenburg for AS. saying MT. Vance told him to dispose of the cotton. The next day MT. Vance himself appeared at the warehouse, identified his cotton. and gave orders to cancel the receipts. It seems that Chapman, after getting the money, left for parts unknown and left MT. Rosenburg loser by the $l42.4S.
 Lee Jones. the negro whose leg was am putated yesterday in hope of saving his life, died last night at the hospital. The negro was caught in revolving shaft at the mill of the Schuh-Miller Lumber company a few days ago and whirled around five times before the power was shut off.
 President Lewis Johnson of the Dallas County Agricultural club has issued a circular letter calling attention to the importance of the meeting of the or Ranization on November ,, and 1t is ex- pected that full attendance will be pres eut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Social ant Personal.

The Sunday school workers of Besse- mer will hold mass meeting Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist church for the purpose of taking the Sunday school census on October 3l.
 The oyster supper will be given on next Monday night at Rebi hall instead of Tuesday. as was announced yesterday, the date having been changed by the ladies who have the matter in hand.
 The Rev. J. w Mccoy, former editor of the Alabama Christian Advocate, will preach at the First Methodist church to- morrow
 Capt. D. l.. Sweatman of Winona, Miss. is the guest of MT. James Trotter
 Mrs. Goldbrug of New York is visiting her son, II. Goldbrug.
 Mrs Ben Bosjwitz left this afternoon for an extended visit to Aberdeen, Miss
 Mrs l. s. Chandler of Chattanooga is the guest of MT. and Mrs. George Steven son.
 Phil Lacy. who is playing tackle on the Auburn football team this year, is visit ing home.
 Mir. J. P. McAderoy is visiting Tusca- loosa.
 The Southern Iyceum bureau will pre- sent "Pierces' next Wednesday night These plays are being given under the auspices of the Confederate veterans of Camp McAderoy. The proceeds are to go to the old soldiers who are in need of help.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
FORT PAYNE.
Dekalb Fire Brick Company Is Illus.
 ting Industry.

Fort Payne, October 4.-(Special. )-The DeKalb Fire Brick company of this place is turning out a fine quality of fire brick. They have justtraan..led a kiln of coke They keep over s,Gty men empl ,zed and have just completed two new k.lns, .nak- ing total of five. This industry has not only benefited Fort Payne but has help ed the surrounding country also.
 An oyster supper was given Tuesday night at the court house by the young ladies of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. A large crowd was present and a neat sum was realized
 A negro man was found dead Tuesday morning lying near the railroad track just above the freight depot He be- longed to the bridge crew of John Mur- ray. and it is supposed he got off the train while it was still moving and. as there is a high embankment on each side the track where he was found, it is thought he was caught by the steps of the caboose and dragged along by the train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
MN SPRINGS UP
 AS F BY MAGIC
Warmers is Now the Home 0
 400 Working People
SONS OF VETERANS MEET
In Election of Officers Job Going Is Made commander-Social and Personal Notes of Hustling
 Pratt City.

Pratt City, October 2O.-(Special "A town that has sprung up as if by magic is Warmers. village five miles west of Pratt City on the Southern railroad, near Republic station The settlement is bare- ly year old but is the home of about four hundred working people and their families. Warmers is in the midst of ,ne of the richest coal fields in this district and is only a mile and a half from she Mineral Springs mines, now being oper- ated by Ramsey & Nicholas, located on the Louisville and Nashville branch road that is connected with the Altoona line of the same road.
 The mines at Warmers are operated by the Republic Steel and Iron company Several new coke ovens are in course of construction and there is talk of a washer being installed at an early date. This section is one of the most progressive in miles there are operated the vast interests of the Sloss company, the Republic com pany, the Tutwiler No. and the Pater- son works at West Pratt.
 Several frame dwelling houses are now in the course of construction at Warner S and it is said that a movement is oil foot to have the town incorporated at an early date.
 Al the library last night the sons of Confederate veterans held an enthusiastic meeting and perfected the organization that was begun by them several days ago. The chapter enrolled fifty-four niem- bers and then went into the election of officers with the following results: Com mander, Job Going; first lieutenant eAm- mander, Dr. J. E. Seay; second lieuten- ant commander, J. T. Bell; adjutant, Prof. P. M. MeNeil; surgeon. Dr. J. B. Stagg; quartermaster, A. H. Danile; chaplain, the Rev. w. E. Foust; trcas- urer, S. F. Willoughby; color seargent. Ed. Flynn historian, A. T. Key.
 An eloquent address was delivered be- fore the chapter of Major Key. The camp Commander D. M. Hasseer of Camp Commander D. M. Harraler of Camp Fred Ferguson, United Confederate Vet erans. The camp then adjourned until next Friday night, when it will be ad- dressed by Lieutenant Governor Cunning ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
ENSLEY TO HAVE
 NEW INDUSTRIES
RAILROADS WILL OFFER INDUCE. MENTS-EAST ENSLEY TO BE SITE-PASSENGER STATION A SURE THING-oTHER NEWS.

Ensley, october Especial l.)-Several small industries are to be located at Ems ley in the near future. The greatest hin- derance that has prevented the indus tries from coming here sooner was that the board of trade and citizens could not offer them sufficient inducements as the ground that is accessible to railroad facil- ities is so high in price that the board i'd not feel authorized to invest such large amounts in the tracts of land that are necessary to locate the plants.
 In West and South Ensley the prices of land are cheaper and there is also an abundance of water to supply all manu- factures.
 The lack of railroad accommodations 1t is understood, is soon to be eliminated as, it Is said on good authority, that the several railroads are contemplating ex- tending their tracks in the eastern and southern portions of the city.
 The Steel City, 1t is claimer is the logi- cal place of the south for the locating of industries for the manufacturing of fin- ished material as there are in easy reach all the raw materials necessary in the manufacturing of finished products.
 The prospects for the union passenger station were never brighter and 1t is said the work on the new station Is to begin in the next six months.
 Simon Lightner an old man who lives in Bessemer, was injured by one of the Ensley cars. He was carried to the Gun ningham hospital where his wounds were dressed. He Is reported as getting along well and 1t Is thought that the injuries he received will not be of any consequence. The accident, it is said, was not any fault of the company's and was purely the mans fault.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Birmingham Business College Notes.

E A. Tarpley has taken position in the office of Probate Judge Stiles.
 c. A. Campbell has gone to Braekead, Alabama, to accept a position with the Braekead Lumber company.
 J. R. Bugg of Light, Mississippi, who recently returned to Birmingham, has taken position in the office of Sorsby x Lyon.
 Miss Christobel Mahan is. we regret to say, on the sick list this week.
 Miss Cordelia Smith left for Atlanta. Georgia, Thursday, to sec her mother, who is sick there.
 Bedford Lampkin, East Lake, has en- rolled for the preparatory course
 Miss Lucille k. Drake, Birmingham. has entered the stenographic department
 MT. George Mcdonald, MT. C. R. Fur ner and Mir W. D. Powell have enrolled for the night session
 w. R. Macpherson of Remlap. Alabama. is student in the commercial depart ment.
 Miss Augusta de Vaney. Tuscumbia, Alabama, and Miss Lenice Grisham, Tus- cumbia Alabama, have enrolled for course in shorthand by mail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
YOUNG HINES IS
 CLEARED BY JURY
Is Judged Not Guilty of Alleged
 Embezzlement
COLORED PORTER KILLED
Quo Warranto Proceedings Against AL derman Myles Continued to satur- day-EIection of Bessemer
 City oficlaIs-other News.

Bessemer. October 24-(Special.) )-Thomas H. Hines. Jr., was acquitted by the jury this evening of the charge of embezzle- ment. Young Hines was formerly part ner of the firm of Jordan X Keith, and was charged by them with having em- bezzled some funds belong to them. Ihe case created considerable interest in Bes- semer. and has been on trial in the city court for the past three days. Hines be- longs to a prominent family and has al- ways been held in high esteem by hls friends. They have said all along that ne would be exonerated. MT. Hines, accord ing to the testimony brought out Tn the trial, was in partnership with Jordan x Keith. well-known brokers of this place. It is claimed by them that he failed to turn over some funds belonging to the firm. MT. Hines stated that he turned in all the profits made by the business that were due other members of the firm.
 The cases docketed in the city court for next week are jury civil cases. The Bir- mingham Electric Light and Power com pany Is named as the defendant in eight of these cases, but have petitioned Clerk Dudley for removal of the eases to the Birmingham courts. The petition was re- fused and the case carried to the su- preme court It is thought that they Will not come up in the Bessemer court next week.
 Eugene Porter, the colored porter at M l.. Rush & Co.'S drug store, was accident ally shot and killed tonight at o CLOCK iI the store by the discharge of pistol Ill the hands of MT. Bancroft, one or the clerks. The accident is greatly depiored as Morgan was invariably polite and was well liked by the white people of the city.
 The quo warranto proceeding against All derman Myles that was set for hearing in the city court today, was continued until next Sunday on account or the SICK ness of Alderman Myles, who IS unable lo leave his room The proceedings against Alderman Myles were taken out by Alder man Rodgers. who claims that MT. Myles election as alderman is illegal, as he had failed to pay his poll tax as prescribed oy the law before one can become qualihed elector and be eligible to hold office
 It is rumored that the legality of tfe election of two other city officers Will be tested The city attorney, L. D. Godfrey it is claimed. is not a qualified elector. Therefore, according to the constitution. he is unqualified to hold office. The same plea is also made against Night Warden Daniel. Both of the officers were recently elected by the new city council installed a few weeks ago.
 November 23 is the date set by the su- preme court to hear the case of the city of Bessemer against the Bessemer Water Works Co., pertaining to the Hawkins Springs matter. Hon. Frank Porter will represent the city's interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Social and Personal.

MT. and Mrs W. D. Young are spend ing a few days in Walker county.
 MT. F. L. Hagood of Branchville is the the guest of his daughter Mrs. L. L. Allison.
 Mrs. c. B. Hurley of LumlSin, Ga, who has been the guest of her son, S. C. Hur- ley, has returned to her home.
 MT. William Duggan of Ragand, who has been visiting friends in the Smoky City, has returned to his home.
 Mrs. J. D. Green of Hailesville, I. T., is the guest of her aunt. Mrs. W. D. Young.
 Miss Ernestine Rose of Fayette, who has been the charming guest of friends in this city, has returned home.
 Miss Hattie Willoughby, one of Pratt Citys most talented young ladies. will open a kindergarten Monday at the resi- dence of her father on Second avenue.
 MT. Joseph Reed of Thomas has an- nounced the marriage of his daughter. Miss Bertha Reed, to MT. John Blair of East Thomas. to take place October 27 at p. m. Both of the contracting par ties are well known in this district, and the announcement of their wedding will be read with much interest by their many friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Fewb People Know How Useful 1t Is In
 Preserving Health and Beauty.

Nearly everybody knows that charcoal is the safest and most efficient disinfec- tant and purifier in nature, but few realize it's value when taken into the hu- man system for the same cleansing pur- pose.
 Charcoal Is a remedy that the more you take of it the better; it is not a drug at all, but simply absorbs the gases and impurities always present in the stomach and intestines and carries them out of the system.
 Charcoal sweetens the breath after smoking drinking or after eating onions and other odorous vegetables.
 Charcoal effectually clears and improves the compexion it whitens the teeth and further acts as natural and eminently safe cathartic.
 It absorbs the injurious gases which collect in the stomach and bowels; it dis infects the mouth and throat from the poison of catarrh.
 All druggists sell charcoal in one form or another, but probably the best char coal and the most for the money is in Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges; they are composed of the finest powdered willow charcoal and other harmless antisep- tics in tablet form, or rather in the form of large. pleasant tasting lozenges. the charcoal being mixed with honey.
 The daily use of these lozenges will soon tell in a much improved condition of the general health. better complexion, sweeter breath and purer blood. and the beauty of it is, that no possible harm can result from their continued use. but on the contrary. great benefit.
 A Buffalo physician, in speaking of the benefits of charcoal, says: "I advise Stuarts Absorbent Lozenges to all pa- tients suffering from gas in stomach and bowels. and to clear the complexion and purify the breath. mouth and throat: I also believe the liver is greatly bene- fited by the daily use of them: they cost but twenty-five cents box at drug stores and although in some sense pat ent preparation. yet believe I get more and better charcoal in Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges than in any of the ordinary charcoal tablets"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Montgomery Notes.

Montgomery October 24.-(special) )- Commissioner of Agriculture and Indus tries K. K. Poole will leave tomorrow for Macon. where he goes 10 act as judge of county exhibits at the Georgia state fair.
 MT. Poole has just returned from Bir- Iningham. where he attended the state fair. Mir. Poole speaks words of high praise for the fair and President Krebs. Alabama should lend greater asst, ance 10 this fair" said Mir Poole Nothing advertises the state better than first rate fair. President krebs has worked wonders with his limited means"
 The appointment of Hon. Paul Speake to be judge of the new Huntsville circuit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
GOVERNOR JELKS
 ACTS PROMPTLY
WAS PREPARED TO THWART ANY ATTEMPT TO LYNCH THE NE GRO ELLIS IN LoWNDES COUNTY.

Montgomery, october A.-(Special)- Governor Jelks was very prompt 10 take action today to thwart any attempt that might be made to lynch the negro Ellis, whom it is said shot from ambush J. B. Mitchell. Jr.. and Will Davis in Lowndss county yesterday. Upon enquiry the sheriff informed the governor that Ellis had been arrested and lodged in jail and that everything was quiet
 While nothing definite as to the condi- tion of the wounded men is known, 1t is common street talk here today that Mitchell and Dacis were not so danger ously wounded as was at first thought. It is believed that both will recover.
 From the evidence in the case so far as known here it seems that Mitchell and Davis had gone to the home of Ellis to investigate a report that he had stolen five bales of cotton from Mitchell and upon their approach the negro fired upon them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Nut Growers Will Meet.

Auburn. October 24.-fSpeciaL) )--The second annual convention of the natio ,al nut growers association will be held at New Orleans October 2S. 9 and %. The programme is filled with valuable papers relative to the culture of various nuts The growing of the pecan will be discuss- cd fully. Experienced men from various parts of the country are to take part in the meeting. It is hoped that many lrcn Alabama will attend this meeting. Ala bama headquarters will be at the Hotel Derchard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
BIG FOUR ROUTE.
Summer Tourist Line to Mountains,
 Lakes, Forest and Shores.

New York and Boston. the travellers favorite line.
 Chicago, pullman sleeping cars. Strictly modern.
 Indianapolis. Peoria and all points in Indiana and Michigan.
 Unequaled dining car service. modern so,,iprnent flst schedules.
 write for summer tourist book.
 warren J. Lynch. Genl Pass. and rr,cket Agent. Ci- einnati. O.
 WI P. Deppe. Asst Gent Pass. and ricket Agent. Cincinnati. o.
 s. ]. Gates. General Agent. Louisville. Ky. s-23-sun- we-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

will be seen at Ensley Opera House on Thursday, October 29 when a company of pronounced ability and composing some of the best players, among them Miss Stoddard, who will be seen in the title role.
 Of all of Miss corelli's novels "Thelma" offers possibly the most material for dramatizaton.
 The scenic effects are said to be lavish and surprising
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

Medical Discovery. After using ten bottles ano four viais of his Pleasant Pellets, commenced to improve. My case seemed to be almost the lungs was sick nearly two years-part Q. the time bedfast Was given up 10 die by all thought it would be impossible for me to live over night at one time. haven't spit any olooc now for more than twelve months. and worked on the farm all last summer It was Dr. Pierce's medicines that cured me-
 Accept no substitute for uGolden Med ical Discovery" There is nothing vjust as good D for diseases of the stomach.
 The "Medical Adviser,' in paper cov- CTS, is sent free on receipt of 2I one-cent stamps to pay for mailing oaly. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce. Buffalo N <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Social and Personal.

Dr. George Gregory and MT. Oxtaly who went to Chicago few days ago on the sad mission of burying their wives have returned home.
 l.. B. Brown of Birmingham was in the Steel City today on business.
 Miss Babcock of Frankfort is the guest of friends in Ensley.
 c. w. Cater of Atlanta was one of the Steel City's visitors yesterday
 Mrs. Randolph delightfully."- entertained a number of friends at her home last night Twenty couples were present and they all report charming time. Various forms of amusements were enjoyed af- ter which delightful refreshments were serVed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Vale Wins at Tennis.

New Haven. Conn, October 24.-YaIa this afternoon won the final in the doubles of the intercollegiate tennis tournament from Columbia, 7-5, 6-4: 6-4. E, J. Clapp and F. A. Cotton represented Yale, and l.. E.. Mahan and II. Mclaughlin for Co., lumbia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Shootino at AlbertsviIle.

Albertsville. October .-(Special.)-Ben Peppers shot and fatally wounded F. r. Davis this evening. Peppers made n.s escape but a posse is after him. Much eX citement prevails. Both resided at this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Washinqton Notes.

Washington October 24. -(Special)-- George w. Houston was today appointed regular and Daniel k. Houston substitute rural free delivery carriers at Bessemer, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
lT'cSUGltR'S CntSG

Is we landed. He uses his lungs D ary do ] t use much over s haif their he Fun iurg power. The unused lung surface bs
 comes inert, and offers prepared grouni for the attack of the germs of consump- sion. There is no need to warn people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

ot the danger e consumption, but warming Is con- stantly needed no, to neglect the fist symptoms of dis eased lungs.
 Dr Pieree's Goid en Medical Discog cry cures obstinate coughs, broncbiSig,
 bleeding lungs, and other coiidi.
 tions which, if neglected or un
 skiifully treated, find a fatal termt nation in oonsump'
 
 tion. It Is entire. ly free from opi' ates and narcotics.
 rAbout three years ago l was taken v';tN 8 bad cough. vomiting and spitting blood, 7 writes MT. D. ]. Rob insou of Spring Car den, ". Vn. 1 tried many remedies; notn' ing seemed to help me
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
"Thelma.o

No greater tribute to the popularity of a writer could be paid than the patron- age that has been accorded Charles w.
 seasons. So great has been the enthusi- asm over the play that in sending 1t on seasons. oS great has ben the enthusi- asf over the play that in sending it on tour this year it has been deemed a good investment by those who exploit it to give it the benefit of great cast. and sumptuous staging. The effect of all this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

was announced from the governors office last night. The governor is still in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
ANNOUNCE MENTS.
For Board of Revenue.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce John T. Reed candidate for board of revenue subject to action of democratic primary.
 hereby announce myself q candidate for reelection to the Board of Revenue, subject to the action of the Democratic party. J. K. P. LAIRD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

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