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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-07-22

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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-07-22

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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-07-22
SIGNAL

oon Editor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

yet in a year or so there will be need for it. By that time we hope to have it all in working order"
 Mayor Scott Is an enthusiastic be- liever in the future greatness of Ems ley. He says that the Board of Trade has quite a number of inquiries from capitalists all over the country who have an eye upon Ensley. He thinks that just as soon as the scale question is adjusted there will be several other big enterprises located in Ensley. It is understood that among the proposed plants Is a large tin manufacturing concern.
 The negroes of Ensley are to have a school building of their own. They have been using an old frame structure just outside the corporation, but the new school committee have appointed Messrs. A. W. Muckenfuss and Mayor Scott a committee to look up the ques- tion of a location, and they have about decided upon one. About 25 per cent of the eligible school children of this district are negroes, and the board wants to do it's full duty by them. The hope is to have the new building ready by the opening of another session.
 Captain Boyd left today for short trip to Memphis and elsewhere on business.
 The fishing party in charge Of MT. Abernathy has returned. They say thss there were many fish shared.
 c. B. Young, representing the Bell Telephone company, was in town yes te. day on a tour of inspection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
GREENSBORO.
Two Marriage Ceremonies Performed.
 Other News Items of Interest.

Greensboro, June 26. = (Special.) = Rev. Robert Echols and Miss Edith Howard were married Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the residence of the brides sister, Mrs Claudia Wood. The double parlors were prettily decorated with gold and crimson canvas, while palms and ferns were effectively placed here SLd there. The bride was attended by her two little nephews. who acted as pages. The ceremony was performed by Rev. j.. D. Simpson of Birmingham.
 The happy, couple left on the afternoon train for their home in Blocton. where the groom has charge of tAe Methodist church. One of the handsomest presents received was a silver service given by the board of stewards in Blocton.
 The marriage of Miss Mamie Bayol to Edward Crabbe took place in the Metho- dist church Wednesday evening at s.3o O clock.
 The bride was attired in white silk and attended by Miss Virginia Waller as maid of honor Messrs. E. V. Otis. E. F. Bayol, R. H. Locke and J. G. Apsey acted as ushers
 The church had been prettlly decorated by MT. F. D. GuiIey, and formed fitting background for the bridal party. The ceremony was performed by Rev. O. 0. McGehee, after which the bridal party and few invited friends repaired to the home of the brides brother, where they were rendered a reception.
 Several electrical and hail storms have visited this section recently, doing no special damage beyond unroofing the warehouse and blowing down a few trees
 The contract for the Confederate monu- ment has been awarded to MT. A. J. Adams of the Montgomery Marble Works
 The monument will cost 5000 and will be placed in front of the courthouse in Greensboro. It will be unveiled next Me- morial day with appropriate ceremonies.
 Mir. E. T. Brown has been elected to a position in the city schools of Brming- ham. Greensboro regrets to part with this estimable gentleman and his family. Continued i'll health made a change of climate necessary, and Professor Brown was compelled to resign his position as professor of science in the Southern uni- versty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
ENSLEY.
Plans for Establishing the New Paper
 Roofing Plant Progressing.

Ensley, June 26.-(Special. )-The Barrett Manufacturing company of New Orleans is soon to have one of its managers in Ensley for the purpose of furthering the plans for the erection of the roofing paper company, concern which is to operate in close connection with the Semet-Solvay company
 The latter has for some time been disposing of nearly its entire stock of tar products to New Orleans markets, where it is used in the manufacture of finished roofing. The purpose of the company is to remove the paper manu- featuring part of the concern to Ems ley. close to the Semet-Solvay company plant, thus saving the transportation charges on the tar product to New Or leans and also the freight charges on the finished roofing to this section. It is said that the New Orleans plant has b en shipping all it's paper roofing out put to the Birmingham district for the past ten months. This new plant will require several new buildings, and when in operation will employ about fifty men.
 Ensley people are interested in the postoff1ce matter, and now that h. spector McCrea has departed for Wash ington, they are awaiting news from tie department with a great deal of interest. The postoffice has been the subject of comment for some time. The principal grievance is said to be that Postmaster Lawler is too careless. This is denied by others, who assert that the fault has been with the clerks. Inspector McCrea spent several days among the business men, asking about the postoffice. Ensley people hope that they may get free delivery Postmas- te- Lawler, however, says that Ensley is not quite ready for that as yet, since the volume of business done will not justify it, unaer the department laws regulating such matters.
 Talking about Ensley's sewer age" said Mayor Scott yesterday, i've will open the bids for the work on July 16. We have in the neighborhood of $75,000 to spend in storm sewer and sanitary improvements, and while the health of Ensley as yet does not justify such an investment on the part of the city, for we have perfect health here,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
CADSDEN.
Brick Company Idle for Repairs-New
 Furnace Complete.


 Gadsden, June 6.-(Special.)-The Gads- den Brick company has been idle several days this week owing to an accident. The drum to the mill, in which the clay is ground was burst in some manner, tear ing the drum to pieces and causing the plant to be shut down until a new one could be ordered. The drum will cost $10O and the cost of time will be very heavy.
 Joe Brannon, a special agent of the rural free delivery. Is in the city for the purpose of going over and locating one more route for rural free delivery. He went out yesterday to look over the route to be known as the Canoe Creek route. The roads are good and the coun- try thicky settled, co 1t is probable that the route will be established. Etowah county has now seven rural delivery routes.
 The furnace here of the Alabama Con solidated company has been blown out and shut down, in order to make the neces- sary connections with the 300-ton furnace recently completed. While the men were busy turning in stream of water to cool the fires an unusual amount of gas was accumulated, which caused an explosion and the bell was blown out at the top of the stack.
 The people of Steels are making great preparations to celebrate the Fourth of July. There will be races, a street parade by the secret societies in uniform, and refreshments will be served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
SHELBY SPRINGS, ALABAMA.

This famous old, resort eituated on the Southern railway, s miles from Bir- mingham. is now open for the season un- der the management of the owner.
 Table unexcelled; plenty of Jersey milk and butter, fresh homegrown vegetables. fruits and melons of all kinds in abun- dance when in season. An excellent string band, dancing. bowling, lawn tennis. finch and other amusements. Sulphur chalybeate, magnesia and other waters Hot and cold sulphur baths. Carriage will meet all Louisville and Nashville trains at caiera upon request; 30 minutes drivs to the springs.
 Terms reasonable; special rates to fam ilies and large parties. For particulars address J. W. MCMAHON.
 6-b-eod-2m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
STERN WHEEL LOST.
Steamer j. T. Reeder Meets With an
 Accident Near Florence.

Florence. June 2s.-<special.) = The steamer J. T. Reeder. while returning late yesterday evening from Muscle Shoals canal. heavily loaded with the crowd from the Masons picnic, struck a rock about four miles above Florence and tore down until she was with difficulty land ed on the Florence side. when all who could not procure vehicles walked to tho city.
 The water is very low and difficulty was experienced in getting the heavily loaded boat up the river in tho morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
VERY LOW RATES

Southern Railway.
 Account National Educational Associa- ton meeting the Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Boston. Mass, July 2, 8. 1 and at a rate of one first class fare plus g. Tickets limited to July 12, 1903. By depositing tickets and paving fee of fifty cents extension of final limit may be obtained until September 1, 1903 Rate from Birmingham. sS3. 45.
 For sleeping car reservation and de- tailed information, apply at passenger office, Morris Hotel building. telephone e17 J. c. Lusk. District Passenger Agent 6-f-to-7-4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Mrs. s. L. Halliday. deceased. Probate Court.
 Letters of administration upon the es- tate of said deceased having been grant ed to the undersigned on the 10th day of June, 1903, by the Hon. J. P. Stiles, judge of Probate court of Jefferson county, mo- tice Is hereby given that all persons hav- ing claims against said estate are here by required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred
 TURNER R. WEAKLEY,
 General Administrator No. Watts Building, Birmingham. Ala
 6-13-3t-sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
Wedding at Rockford.

Rockford. June 2e.-(special.) )-The mar riags of Miss Anna Belle suttle and James Henry Hastie was performed Wedresday night, the Rev. c. c. Heard officiating. The afair was notably brilliant one, MT. and Mrs. Elastic left after the ceremony for TaIlaAega Springs. where they will spend some time, ana from that place will gd to Bssseno, where they will reside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
R0ckRRInaE ALlIM spRIRGS. Wal.

Celebrated for WONDERFUL cures of Dyspepsia, Stomach troubles. Hemor- rhoids of Kidney. scrofula. Eczema and Consumption.
 High altitude (2Oo0 feeD: free from fogs; beautiful drives and walks; magnificent GOLF LINKS. Tennis Courts. Splendid Table; capacity 800; open June 1. Write James A Frazier for illustrated booklet
 5-16-eod-2m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Southern Sewer Pipe Company will be held at their office at North Birming- ham. Monday. July 27. 1903, when the election of officers for the ensueing year will be held. J. A. MENGE,
 Secretary and Treasurer
 June 20. 1903. 6-2s.3ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

For Rent-from October l, three elegant offices, third floor of our building, now occupied by Cabaniss & Weakley; best location in the city for law offices.
 Steiner Brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
WARM SPRINGS, GA.

Tn Pine mountains. 1900 feet above sea. Finest bathing In America: no mosqui- toes; no malaria. Warm sulphur and magnesia waters; cures dyspepsia, rheumatism, insomnia and nervous dis eases. First-class hotel with modern con- veniences and moderate rates. Summer excursion rates by Southern railway and Central of Georgia also weekend round trip tickets $5.96 on train leaving Bir- mingham D. m. Saturdays, arriving Warm Springs 1o:a5 D. m. Write for book let with full particulars.
 CHARLES L. DAVIS, Proprietor.
 6-25-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

Three Chinamen were deported Thurs day from the port of Mobile. They were sent to the tropical port of Bocas del Toro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

LoRING Springs, Mentone, Ala. LOOKOUT MoUTAIN 25oo feet above sea-level. Health and pleasure resort chalybeate and freestone water. All amusements. Terms reasonable.
 CHARLES A. LORING. Proprietor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

The plant of the Stevenson Lumber company has been sold at mortgage sale and the mill may start up again under a new management.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

STATE NEWS lN BRIEF. The new court house at Linden is near ing completion.
 Albertsvile beasts of handling 12oOo bales of cotton year.
 Mobile has already begun preparations for the 1904 Mardl Grass
 An electric street ear route for Tus- eumbia has been mapped out.
 The Salvation Army Is carrying on a vigorous warfare in Bessemer against evil doing
 The Tennessee Poplar company has es- tablished large band saw mln at Holly Tree. Jackson county.
 The Alabama Weekly Press association is still under discussion. but no definite steps have yet been taken
 Centreville thinks a central agricultural school should be established there and has so informed the state
 J. s. Manly of Texas is in Montevallo prospecting for a suitable location for a spoke and handle factory.
 Surveyors are running branch line of the Louisville and Nashville railroad to Pineapple in Wilcox county.
 
 It Is reported that the farmers of North Alabama have harvested the best oat crop that has been grown In years
 The dummy and an express wagon col ided in Tuscaloosa Thursday but de- molished vehicle was the only result. 
 Three Chinamen were deported Thurs day from the port of Mobile They were sent to the tropical port of Bocas del Toro.
 The plant of the Stevenson Lumber company has been sold at mortgage sale and the mill may start up again under a new management.
 Richard Tell and Joe Dennis, two ne- 6ASSS fNAh6 near oeliIlds eHBdBeu III shooting scrape over woman and Tell was badly wounded
 State Mine Inspector Gray announces that the output of coal in this state this year exceeds the production of last year by a large amount.
 s. D. Logan of centreville has pear tree which has borne fruit for several years. On one limb there are number of apples as we'll as pears.
 The editor of the Greenville Living Truth has in his possession a Stalner violin which was made In 1716. The in- strument is offered for sale.
 Tuscaloosa county has perhaps the best dspensary law in the state. under it any incorporated town can establish dis pensary if the citizens so elect.
 William C. King. a logging engineer was scalded to death by the overturning of locomotive on the Baird Lumber companys logging road near Baird
 ten million dollar mortgage has been filed in the Calhoun county Probate court by the Atlanta and Birmingham Air Line and the Seaboard Air Line in favor of the KnickerboclSer Trust company of New York. This is the largest mortgage ever filed in the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

The dummy and an express wagon col- nded in Tuscaloosa Thursday but de- molished vehicle was the only result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
Accepts the ResponsIbIIIty.

FAkSNRAo titG iASSHStS'Hf'NJN
 wish to accept the largest measure of responsibility which belongs to me in connection with all these matters, but it seems due to fairness to state certain facts. The war against Spain, declared three or four days later, was dated back to April 21, 1S9S That was the very day on which I was sworn in as postmaster general My first duty, before even fa- millarizng myself with the department, was to make immediate provision for the letters of the scattered army of 250 0CO men which was promptly raised, followed by provision for the full mail of the isl- ands The administration had been In stalled for more than a yeare The depart ment force had been organized, and, of course, 1t was properly accepted as 1t was found When the immediate duty in hand was taken up 1t was discovered, curlousy enough, that there were abso- lutely no records of the military postal service in the civil war. There were no known precedents. We had nothing to guide us. We had to make our own plans. The determination of the general plan and policy devolved on the postmaster general The execution of the details de- volved on the first assistants bureau. We had at first no special appropriation. and so had to meet the requirements out ol tue TeBuldT dppfppIidlluti. fAltt1 WdtuS, when the special appropriation became available, we had to recoup the general appropriation In order that the regular service might not suffer. These things were effected In part through the Wssh- ington office, and orders were given which subordinate officials neither did nor were required to understand, and out of 1t has grown a vast deal of unneees- sary misunderstanding.
 It is my purpose to address you re- speeting the letter of the civil service commission on the subject, but that will more properly form a separate communi- cation. The minor and unimy 1rtant re- port of Inspector Little, made in 1900, I shall deal with in a different way
 Respectfully yours
 CHARLES EMORY SMITH.
 Attached to the letter ale the various exhibits referred to which take up the pharppe In inc f,1art r1fp,tfa datosls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
Case of Newspaper Woman.

do not know whether this statement was made or not. but the fact is that of all the appointments. referred to in the report l had personal knowledge of and personal interest in only one. That was the case of a most estimable newspaper woman, long a successful Washington correspondent, whom l had known for twenty-five years. and who, through mis- fortune, was in much distress. Knowing her need and being able to help her, should have been a brute if had failed to do so. As she was not on the roll of eligibles, she could not be made a clerk, and I requested that a place should be found for her on the roll of laborers. Months afterwards learned. to my sur prise, that she was enrolled as a cleaner, and, though a refined lady of education, had conscientiously been doing a clean CTS work. Immediately I sought to find a place more suitable to her position and antecedents and happily succeeded. That was absolutely the only case of all in volved in which I had any personal part. If anybody thinks the postmaster gener- al should know the number of cleaners and whether they were all at work l have nothing to say.
 General Bristow Is entirely right in saying that he spoke to me at the time about the inspectors report His state ment would have been complete if he had added what I stated in my letter of May 27 as follows:
 About the same time Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow informed me that inspectors had found the same ap- parent or actual Irregularities in the Washington office I advised him, ac- cording to my recollection, of the in- vestigation which the comptroller of the treasury had made and of the steps which were being taken to rectify any wrong
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

ing the course of the inspection. The. Beavers, requested the inspector to in- form the inspector -in-charge that when he struck the names of the charwomen off the stations 1t would be well not to mention them in his report as they were personal appointments of the postmaster general
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
Point Clear, Ala, Grand Hotel

On eastern shore of Mobile bay, 15 miles from Mobile THE IDnAL RHSORR s50.00O improvements. All modern. Opena June IA. Fine music. dancing. bowling. tennis. bathing and fishing. Salt and fresh water bathing. No mosquitoes Under management of the well-lknown hotel-keepers. Frank A. Hervey 6 Sons, also proprietors HOTEL BIBNVILLM, MOBILE. ALA.
 For terns, reservations and further in- formation, address.
 FRANK A. HERvEY 6 soNB,
 Hotel Bienville, Mobile. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

It is reported that the farmers of North Alabama have harvested the best oat crop that has been grown In years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

Richard Tell and Joe Dennis, two ne- groes living near Selma. engaged in a shooting scrape over a woman and Tell was badly wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

Surveyors are running a branch line of the Louisville and Nashville railroad to Pineapple in Wilcox county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

An electric street ear route for Tus- eumbia has been mapped out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
THE WIOMAM INDIAN SPRINGS

Georga's famous resort. Under new man. agement Now open for the reception of guests Sulphur baths obtainable only at this hotel. Correspondence solicited
 6-14-15t-eod SCOVILLE BROTHERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

Attached to the letter ale the various exhibits referred to which take up the charges In the most minute details
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

The Salvation Army Is carrying on vigorous warfare in Bessemer against evil doing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

Mobile has already begun preparations for the 1904 Mardl Grass
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

The Tennessee Poplar company has es- tablished large band saw min at Holly Tree Jackson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

J. s. Manly of Texas is in Montevallo prospecting for suitable location for a spoke and handle factory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

centreville thinks a central agricultural school should be established there and has so informed the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

The Alabama Weekly Press association is still under discussion. but no definite steps have yet been taken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

AIbertsville beasts of handling l2OOO bales of cotton year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

Inc new court house at Linden Is near ing completion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

State Mine Inspector Gray announces that the output of coal in this state this year exceeds the production of last year by large amount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

s. D. Logan of Centreville has a pear tree which has borne fruit for several years. On one limb there are a number of apples as we'll as pears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27

A ten million dollar mortgage has been filed in the Calhoun county Probate court by the Atlanta and Birmingham Air Line and the Seaboard Air Line in favor of the Knickerbocker Trust company of New York. This is the largest mortgage ever filed in the county.