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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
BARNETT TALKS
 OF THE MEETINGS
SELLING SENTIMENT SAID TO BE so STRONG THAT FURTHER AGITATION IS UNI NECESSARY AT PRESENT.

The Rev. Frank Willis Barnett, chair man of the committee of the Pastors un- ion, that arranged the two mass meetings
 to stir up sentiment against the pool selling bill held this week, thinks the meetings resulted in much good In als- cussing them and the bill last night he said:
 We do not think it is necessary to have any more mass meetings Just now Those already held show that the people are against the pool-seling bill. They do not think there is any pressing necessity for more meetings but if 1t should eome there will be no trouble in getting them out to show their hands.
 We feel that the ministry, with few exceptions, is almost solidly behind the movement. There have been no denoml- national lines drawn. We had thought Of having meetings at Ensley, Bessemer ana other nearby cities, but at the present juncture we do not feel as If it Is neees- sary, as the ministers at all oI these places have been heard from and they are against the bill.
 The committee wishes to express thanks to the ministry for their hearty cooperation, to the representative citl- zens who joined themselves in the move ment and to the newspapers for the space they have given to the subject. The com- mittee regrets that Dr. A. P. Montague, president of Howard college. one of it's members, was confined to his home by sickness and could not attend the meet ings."
 President Allen J. Krebs of the Alabama Fair association, who made a speech at the first mass meeting in favor of the bill if an amendment was made to allow pool selling for only ten days at every fair, said last night he had nothing to say about the result of the meetings.
 Up until 1896 pool selling was allowed in Birmingham. The licensed pool rooms were then closed as a result of the pas sage of a bill in the legislature forbidding pool selling. Since then no pool selling has been allowed in the city. In 1901 the Birmingham charter bill was passed by the house and the senate and vetoed by the governor, because he thought there was nothing in the measure to prohibit the mayor from licensing gaming and pool selling.
 A good deal about the history of pool selling and pool legislation was given by speakers in the two meetings. and the following which appeared as a Montgom- cry special in Birmingham paper in 1901 will be of interest:
 This is the bill Charter bilD which gave the mayor veto power and which was vetoed by the governor because of an amendment granting the mayor and aldermen of Birmingham practically un- limited power in the issuance of licenses for fairs, etc. MT. Morrow says he intro duced the amendment in the senate at the request of Mayor Drennen, who was standing by him and handed him the amendment. It was adopted and con- cured in in the regular way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
INDUSTRIAL NEWS.

It is announced that the Lacey Buck company has absorbed the Crudup Iron company of Crudup. Ala, and the Ore dell Iron company of Oremont, Ga. Mir. Buck was not in the city last night and the particulars of the purchase could not be learned but there seems to be no doubt that the deal has been consum- mated
 The acquisition of these properties will be quite an extensive addition to the already valuable holdings of the Lacey Buck company. The Crudup property consists of some superior ore lands with good railroad facilities, and it is thought that the new owners will develop them on an extensive scale The Oredell Iron company holds some of the most valua- ble brown ore lands in Georgia just across the state line.
 Wade Allen has resigned his position as auditor of the Woodstock Iron works at Anniston, to take effect Saturday He will devote his time to developing his ore property near Choccolocco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

The following building permits were is. sued yesterday:
 MT. Frierson. to erect two-story frame dwelling on Fifteenth avenue between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets, south to cost S27O0.
 c. w. Boatwrlght, to cover a one-story frame dwelling, 23l3 Avenue F, to cost $50.
 A. c. Scharper, to erect two one-story dwellings on Avenue H between Thirty first and Thirty-second streets, to cost s4OC each.
 E. c. Bowman, to erect a two-story dwelling on Twenty-fifth street between Eleventh and Twelfth avenues, North, to cost $3500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
Funeral of John F. Cook.

The funeral services over the remains of Engineer John F. Cook, who died at St Nincent's hospital Sunday from the effects of blow on the back of the head, received while running an engine near Irondale. will be conducted this af- ternoon at o'clock from the residence in Avondale, and the interment wi be in Woodlawn cemetery. The funeral will be argey attended and a number of hand some floral designs have already been sent to the residence. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Masons, including the Knights Templar. will turn put and participate in the ceremonies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
Miss TayIors Case Heard.

Washington, February 25-The case of Miss Rebecca J. Taylor, who al- leges she was dismissed from the war department because of her published criticisms of the administration pol icy in the Philippines, was heard today before Chief Justice Bingham of the District Supreme court. Miss Taylor appeared in her own behalf and con tended that her dismissal was in vio- lafion of the civil service law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES.
impressive Sermon Last Night on 3
 Solemn Theme.

Large congregations attended the various Ash Wednesday services at the Catholic and Episcopal churches. At St. Paul's church last night the Rev. Father ODonnell was at the altar, and the Rev. Father O'Reilly occupied the pulpit. The preacher read in English the gospel appointed for Ash Wednes- day about the spirit of fasting and delivered sermon that was said by the older members of the church to have been one of the most solemn and beautiful and at the same time one of the most practical and edifying heard in a Catholic edifice in this sec tion of the country. Father O'Reilly chose for his text the words pro- nounced in the distribution of ashes, Remember, man, that thou art dust and unto dust thou shalt return
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
COMMITTEE WORKING TO
 GET HORSE SHOW IN MAY

classifcations and other matters come from the secretary of the American Horse Show Association.
 The plan most discussed at present is that of covering a portion of the track al the fair grounds and erecting a temporary grand stand or improve the present one sufficiently to make 1t possible to hold the show, rain or shine. The plan of us- ing a tent has also been discussed. As soon as it is known exactly what will be required the committee will take the nec- essary steps to carry out the details.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
THE WRONG SMITH.
A. Smith Secures Suit and Departs for
 His Home.

M. Veil & Bro. were yesterday released of the garnishment served on them by Seals Piano and Organ company against P. K. Smith of Valley Head, and A. Smith, representing P. K. Smith, pro- cured the suit recently won in the draw ing contest and departed for his home.
 Seals Piano and Organ company discov- cred they had made a mistake and that the signer of the notes they hold was not the P. K. Smith they were looking for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
WILL MARTIN ARRESTED.
Negro Held Here on Charge of Murder
 Claims He Is Not Guilty.

Will Martin. negro. was arrested last night by Policemen Walker and Jones on a charge of murder He is said to be wanted in Goodwater county for killing his wife, and the sheriff of that county has been notified. The man claims that he is not guilty of the charge, but he will be held until the authorities come for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26

The outlook for horse show here this spring is getting brighter each day. The committee appointed by the Elks met yes terday morning and reports were made by Chairman George G. Phillips, who stated that he had been promised the dates which had been given to Evansville, Ind, the latter part of May and that first class horse show could be held if the local people would take up the matter as they shoud and push it.
 Another meeting of the committee will be held as soon as the entry sheets,
 @AA-&%-~~4&-~-~-4-4-~- ->->-~->~-s-4-~-%-~>-% T. w. Leary, general manager of the Southern Express company, has deti- nitely announced that the headquar- ters of the company will remain in Chattanooga. This announcement was made in view of the fact that reports have been circulated to the effect that tho headquarters would be removed to Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
TAXES FOR IMPROVEMENTS.
Woodlawn Election Favorable to Prog
 ress.

At the election in Woodlawn on Tues day two propositions were voted on and both were carried.
 The first was to increase the taxes one half of one per cent and was carried by a vote of 51 to 13.
 The other was to make certain public improvements such as the addition of electric lights and putting in more fire plugs. This was carried by vote of 49 to 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
EAST COAST LINE SOLD.
Southern May Have Purchased Flag.
 Ier's Florida Road.

Atlanta, Ga. February 25.-A special to the Constitution from Columbia s. C., says:
 "A Southern railway official inadver- ently let drop the statement today that his road had purchased the Florida East Coast line, from Jacksonville to Miami. He would not be quoted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
ssc ssc.oo-cALiFoRNiA-$so.oo .oo

One way second-class colonist tickets will be sold daily during February and March at above rate from all main line coupon points on the Mobile and Ohio railroad St. Louis to Meridian. inclusive. Ask your home agent or write John NJ. Beall, A. G. P. A., St Louis, for full in- formation. 2-19-thu-su-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
Studying the Plague.

Mexico City, February 25.-Dr. Ed ward Francis of Washington is here as represe sentative of the United States government to study the plague at Ma2ailan and means of preventing the spread of the disease northward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
Elkins Has New Bill.

Washington. February 25.-Senator Ell<ins has introduced bill providing for the impc sition of duty of 10 per cent ad Ialorem in addition to pres ent duties on all goods brought into the United States on vessels not owned in this country. The bill is intended to en- courage American shipping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
Plaque Situation.

Mazatlan, February 25.-There was ore death from the plague at the lag aretto. The plague at Fl Oso appears to have been stamped out A refugee named Bustillos, at Villa Union, has been taken with the plague, and he and his family have been isolated and the house they inhabited was burned tot sy. Villa Union is a town on the road between this port and El Rosario, on the Topic road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
TO MEMBERS OF THE JEFFERSON
 COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY,":

By action of the society at a called meeting you are requested to attend the funeral exercises of Dr. W. E. B. Davis in a body. The services will be held at the Southside Baptist Church at Il o'clock tomorrow morning, February 27 w. H. WILDER,
 President
 EDGAR ALLEN JONES,
 Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The followinpg real estate transfers were recorded yesterday:
 Norman Webb and wife to Max Som- mer and others, lot f. block s57, Webb and Wood survey, $i000.
 Walker Land company to E. D. Mosby. lots {. and :. block 3s2, t225o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Funeral of Mrs. E. j. Walker.

Funeral services over the remains ot Mrs. F. J. Walker were conducted yes- ierday morning from the Union church and the interment was in the cemetery connecting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
Mrs. DeIelah H. Williams.

Mrs. Delelah H. Williams. aged 22 years, died yesterday afternoon at St. Fincents hospital where she has been i'll Tor several days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The funeral of Dr. w. E. B. Davis will take place Friday morning, February 1, at II o'clock, at the South Side Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26

Small Fire.-A small fire on the roof of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company's building on First avenue, near Twenty-first street, called out the fire department yesterday shortly after noon It was in the blue print department. The damage was xeIy small.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26

Have Filed Petition.-E. L. Higdon Harry English and J. R. Morgan have filed a petition in the United States court to force H. M. Dozier, a commis. sion merchant. into involuntary bank Tuptey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26

All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald graving Department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
CITY ITEMS.

Petitions In 5ankrupt9y-Petitions .in. bankruptcy we're file4 yesterday by John Kfemser and R. P. Carnes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26

All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald Bn. graying Department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26

Freight Wreck.-Passenge train No. 4, better known as the Pan-American, was delayed four hours and half be- tween Eutaw and Akron by wreck of local freight train No. 3S, which runs from Meridian to Tuscaloosa. The wreck was caused by a freight car run ming off the track. One car was com pletely demolished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26

ischarged.-Milton Parnell. the ne gro suspected of being the person who shot and killed Policeman Bennett at Lnsley several weeks ago, and who was arrested at TrussVille, had pre- liminary hearing before H. B Aber- natby, justice of the peace, yesterday and was discharged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26

The people are for Ward. The machine is for Drennen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26
The Value of aA
 DIAMOND!

Perfect and Pure Diamonds are safer to buy than real estate because the value is steadily advancing and convertible into cash anywhere in the civilized world. A small investment in our Beautiful Diamonds delivers enjoyment as we'll as security. We scale our prices on Diamonds, the same as we do on all other goods-just as low as we can possibly make them. We are showing New and Exquisite Offerings in Diamond Jewelry.
 F.. w. RRoMBERG,
 1O7 N. 20th St.,
 The Leading Jeweler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26

Alabama Brewing Com pany's German Book Beer on tap At all saloons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-26

Chattanooga Retains Headquarters.
 Chattanooga, Tenn, February 25.-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-01
A Sweet Breath

Is never failing sign of a healthy
stomach. When the breath is bad
the stomach is out of order. There
is no remedy in the world equal to
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for curing in
digestion, dyspepsia and all stomach
disorders. Mrs. Mary s. Crick, OF
White Plains. Ky, writes: Il have
been dyspeptic for..years-tried all
kinds of remedies but continued to
grow worse. By the use OF Kodol I
began to improve at once, and after
taking a few bottles am fully restored
in weight, health and strength and
can eat whatever [ like. Kodol
digests what you eat and makes the
stomach sweet. The Kaufman
Drug Go.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-01
The Eskimo's Liver.

Does every one know in what nota'
bic physical particulars the Eskimos
who live in the far north differs from us
temperate zone people? It will be
remembered that half a dozen or
more Eskimos came to New York
from the arctic zone with one OF
Lieutenant Peary's homing parties.
Most of them died presently of pneu-
monia, to the distress and somewhat
to the indignation of the public. OF
several of them careful autopsies
were made and, not little to the ex-
citement of our medical world, it was
discovered that the Eskimo Intestine
was about four feet shorter than ours
is, and that his liver is not shaped
like what we have baen used to call
a human liver, but was more like that
of dog. The Eskimo, apparently,
is constructed go that he can live and
thrive under such conditions and on
such diet as he can command at
home.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-01
a Five Million Midway.

It is reported from St. Louis that
the Midway for next years Exposition
will be wondrous display, and not
less than $5,O0O,000 will be spent
upon the attractions and their hous.
ing. Paris and Chicago are to be
reduced to insigni6cance when they
come to compare that branch of their
expositions with the congress OF
shows which St. Louis will assemble
The assurance, moreover, has been
given out that they will be highly
moral shows, no "hoochee cooche"
dancing, no "Oriental revelry," no
example for the vices or vicious habits
of foreign lands. In fact some por-
tions will be extremely edifying 10 the
pious, such as the representation Of
Jerusalem and the Holy Sepulchre,
the Mount of Olives, the Garden OF
Gethsemane, the Tomb of David and
other places of scriptural fame. Yet
we observe in the list that provision
is also made for "Paris, ancient and
MODERN and that the modern features
will include the amusements and d.
versions of the Boulevard des Capu-
cines, of the Cafe de Ia Paix, and es-
pecially of the Moulin Rouge.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-01

squeezed into bottle, and The tears
are preserved as powerful and eff
cacious remedy for revlving a dying
man after every other means has
failed. It is also employed as a
charm against evil Influences. This
custom is probably alluded to in
Psalm l7i, s, Put thou my tears
into a bottle" The practice was
once universal, as is manifested by
the tear bottles which are to be
found in almost every ancient tomb,
for the ancients buried them with
their dead as a proof Of their afec-
ton.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-01
All Aboard for Savannah, Ga.

Reduced rates via Seaboard Air
Line to the Southern Baptist Con-
vention, Savannah, Ga, May 7, 1908.
For the above occasion the Seaboard
Air Line and connections will sell ex-
cursion tickets to Savannah, Ca,
from May 4th to 7th. inclusive, at
rate of one fare plus 25 cents for the
round trip, the final limit Of tickets
will be May 30th.
By depositing return coupons of
the tickets with the Special Agent in
Savannah not later than May 20th,
aud upon payment of SO cents fee, an
extension of the final limit of tickets
may be obtained until June l, 1908.
These rates are open to the public
and offer a low rate to Savannah with
long return limit at a season of the
year when the various seashore re-
sorts around Savannah are open.
Full information as to rates and
schedule can be obtained from local
Sesbosrd Air Line Ticket Agents OF
by addressing Mr.. G. B. Walworth,
A. G.. P. A., Savannah, Ga.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-01
Due Notice is Served.

Due notice is hereby served on the
public generally that DsWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is the only salve on the
market that is made from the pure,
unadulterated witch hazel. DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve has cured thous-
ands of cases of piles that would not
yield to any other treatment, and this
fact has brought out many worthless
counterfeits. Those persons who
get the genuine DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve are never disappointed,
because it cures. The Kaufman
Drug Go.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-01
No Longer Rebels.
Greenwood News and Views.

Greenwood News and Views.
The war department will compile
and publish complete roster of the
officers and enlisted men Of the
Union and Confederate armies. This
project which puts on record the
names of Northern and Southern SOL
diers with like distinction is the work
of Secretary Root of the war depart
nent and was authorized by act of
congress passed in February. In this
compilation the name Of rebel" will
no longer be known.
There will be some difficulty in
making the Confederate part of the
roster complete and Secretary Root
has written TO the Governors of States
which furnished troops for the Con
federate armies to cooperate with him
in making the compilation as nearly
complete as it is possible to make it
The Secretary of War deserves the
commentator of the whole country,
and especially of the South, for the
interest be has taken in this work.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-01
RursI Free Routes.

There are now 230 rurul free de-
livery routes in operation in South
Carolina and more are in process of
being established. These carriers
are paid by checks issued by Post.
master Ensor against funds on de.
post in the Carolina National Bank,
the national depository in Columbia
Some idea of the magnitude tc
which this service has grown in this
State can be obtained from the state
ment that the monthly pay roll ot
these carriers amounts to over
$1,000.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-01
Good for Children.

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives imme-
date relief in all cases of Cough,
Group and LaGrippe because it does
not pass Immediately into the stom-
ach, but takes effect right at the
seat of the trouble. It draws out the
Inflammation, heals and soothes and
cures permanently by enabling the
lungs to contribute pure life-giving
and life-sustaining oxygen to the
blood and tissues. The Kaufman
Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-01
Our Ben Out West.

Detroit, March 25.-Tillman was
greeted with hisses when he deliver
ed his address on tie race problem
last night at the Light Guard armory.
upon reference 10 some OF Sherman S
army as bummers, chicken thieves
and carpetbaggers. The audience
became so violent that the speech
was interrupted. Some t;mid listen
ers feared trouble.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-04-01
The Lowell Strike.

Lowell, March 25 The latest de-
7elopments Of the wage disagreement
between the textile workers and mill
operators indicate that q strike will
be called on Monday next. The strike
will affect $4,000 cotton operatives
and tie up seven large mills by this
order. Lawrence and other towns in
Massachusetts, have also decided to
back their demands by quitting work.