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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
GOVERNOR JELKS
 REVIEWS TROOPS
TWO NoN-coMMlssIoNED OPEL GERS ARE PUBLICLY REDUCED
 TO RANK FOR VIOLATING THE
 MILITARY LAW-MANY SEE IT.

Montgomery, August S.-(Special)-Gov- ernor Jelks and staff. accompanied by General Clarke and staff, reviewed the troops of the Second regiment at Camp Dumont this afternoon in the presence of a large crowd of spectators. The gover- nor complimented Colonel Graves upon the appearance of his regiment and the excellent order being maintained. He also complimented Company c of Selma for It's excellent appearance. This company acted as an escort to the governor.
 Two non-commssioned officers were publicly reduced to ranks today and in the presence of their respective compa- nies their stripes were torn from them. Sergeant Renfroe of Company c was one of the officers who bore the burden ot being reduced to ranks Charges of fajl- ure to comply with the orders of Captain Craig, in not coming to the encampnlent. Is the cause of his reduction. A detail was sent to Selma for him and he was brought to camp by force.
 Corporal Foster of Company F. Tusca- loosa, was the other officer who was re- duced to ranks He was found last night,
 it is said. with a concealed pistol upon his person, and for this reason he was fined $50 and ordered to be reduced. Private Culverhouse of Company was fined s for failure to go to camp with the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
INDUSTRIAL NEWS.

"As goes iron so goes the market" Tn some quarters neither iron nor the mar ket have been thought going well re- eently but the president of the Republic Steel Co. speaks cheerfully. He says. in Chicago dispatch:
 'The general situation is sound and the outlooks for good season in the iron business satisfactory and whatever let-up in the strong demand has resulted of late should prove to the advantage of the steel companies and the railroads. It will give everybody a chance to get their heads clear and work back into normal condition.
 We have not had let-up for two years and the railroads will now be able to handle their traffic properly.
 ''The declines in the stock market were no fault of the business situa5;on and we are not in for any panicky conditions, because the country is financially sound. l take it that the general underlying conditions were never sounder than to- day
 "The declines in the iron and steel markets are not serious. Prices were simply too high and had to be rearanged and imports had to be stopped. The general outlook is entirely hopeful and. while business is not exactly on as high a plane as q year ago 1t must be remem- bered that our industrials were then worked up to a phenomenal pitch"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
PIG IRON MARKET
 CONTINUES QUIET
ORDERS FOR NEARBY DELIVERY AT SIP TO $12.5o-Bl RMlNGHAM COKE MARKET IN FAIRLY SAT. IsFAcToRY CONDITION.

Rogers. Brown & Co.'S Cincinnati cir cular of yesterdays date says: There has been fair number of orders placed the past week for nearby delivery on a basis of s12.Oo and s12.5o, Birmingham, for number two foundry.
 The miners in the South have returned to work. pending the decision of the Board of Arbitration. number of the furnaces in the South have been shut down on account of the strike, and oth- CTS are out making repairs.
 It is believed that monthly reports will show curtailment of production during July.
 The coke market continues in fairly satisfactory condition. The coke makers are complaining of scarcity of labor and are expecting greater demand for coke in the fall.
 It is likely that there will be another car shortage this fall, as some of the coal roads are now having trouble to secure enough cars to handle their coal and coke business.
 It Is reported that the members of the Southern Pig Iron Association are more firm than ever in their allegiance to the schedule price of $13.50 Birmingham basis for number two foundry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Items From opeIIka.

Opelika, August s.-(speeiaL)-A few hours were delightfully."- spent by the young people at the home of Miss Annie Mae Barnes Tuesday.
 Mrs. Roscoe w. German entertained about twenty couples of the young people Thursday night at musical romances in honor of. her neice, Miss Annie Lois Longino of Fairburn, Ga. The home was beautifully decorated with flowers. and music added to the evenings charm. There were fifteen questions asked in writing on slips of papers, and the an- swers which were popular pieces of music, were played by Miss Carrie sam ford.
 Mrs. Minnie Siler is visiting her son. Dr. J. F. Sier. at Fort McPherson.
 Mir. zibe Fletcher entertained a large number of his friends at a barbecue at Fletchers lake few afternoons ago. which was greatly enjoyed.
 Mrs. J. F. Purser and two daughters returped to their Atlanta home yester- day after visit to Mrs. J. II. smith here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
TUSCALOOSA.
Appraiser Says Boiler Explosion Was
 Caused By Lightning.

Tuscaloosa, August S.-(Speeial )-J. s. Clark. representing the Ocean Accident and Guarantee company of Atlanta, Ga, is here to appraise the damages recently done here by the blowing up of the Tus- caloosa Light and Ice company's boiler After a very careful investigation he states that the accident was caused bv the lightning which so many people saw
 flash just before the explosion He stat ed that when he first read the newspaper account that 1t was his belief that the disaster was caused by the explosion of the boiler only but after investiga ton he traced marks of the lightning on the smoke stack. He says he was prompted to examine the stack because lightning is always attracted by a heated conduc- tor. He also found the armature In the dynamo burned out, which was protected against short circuit. After these evi- dences he decided that after the light ming struck the stack 1t descended Into the boiler and entering the fue of the boiler 1t blew out the fire box This weakened the boiler with the 120 pounds of steam and caused the explosion
 A special ear bearing the Mobile and ohio officials Charles s. Clark and J. A. Alexander reached here yesterday Ihey were on an inspection tour of the road. After run on the Warrior South ern, which is now under construction, they returned to Holton. where they went over the entire plant They ex- pressed themselves as being very much pleased
 Francis NJ. Purifoy has accepted a place as bookkeeper in the Trust and Savings company bank at Birmingham. MT. Purifoy graduated at the university fa Iata .I ..i..
 practiced here nearly all the time. Tus- caloosa realizes she Is loosing a capital young man. but wish him much sue cess in his new field
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
PRATT CITY
Several Interesting Items of News
 From Prosperous Town.


 Pratt City, August s-(special )- There will be preaching at all the churches tomorrow. The Rev. N. O. Tyler of Birmingham will occupy the pulpit at the First Methodist church, south, at the missionary service, and the Rev. Jim Williams of Crumley's chapel at the evening service.
 Mrs. Webb, Miss Fannie and Albert leave tomorrow afternoon to spend a week or ten days at Tybee Island. Miss Emma Burns of Birmingham is the guest of her sister Mrs John Hembry. on East Highlands.
 Mrs. Bynum of Mildale is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. Dishroon. Thomas Dockerty who was hurt in the mines a few days ago by an un- expected explosion, is getting along nicely and will be able to be out in Q few days
 Robert Fitzgerald returned this aft ernoon from Decatur with his bride They are at home with MT. and Mrs w. D. Young for the present.
 J. w. Waltersdorf has gone to Cali fornia for few days rest.
 MT and Mrs. c. R. Atkins leave to- morrow for Pleasant Hill. near Jones' boro, to visit Miss Ethel Owen. Mr. Atkins will return tomorrow night, but Mrs. Atkins will remain several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
COLLECTOR OWEN
 RETURNS TO STATE
WANDERING RUSSELL COUNTY OFFICIAL DECIDES TO RETURN AND FACE CHARGE AGAINST HlM-oWEs s5ooo.

Montgomery, August s.-(SpeciaL)-J. E. Owen. the wandering Russell county tax collector, has returned to the state and will face his supposed shortage. He passed through Montgomery today with his at torneys, who had found him in New Or leans Several days ago the governor instructed the attorney general to bring suit against Tax Collector owen for his failure or refusal to settle with the state, his indebtedness, 1t was alleged. being over three thousand dollars. MT. Owen, 1t Is alleged, at once, after this notice, went to Columbus, Ga, where he had on deposit about SLIGO in a bank, which he drew out and purchased a ticket for New Orleans. He Is said to have written to friends at Scale from New Orleans that he could not face them and would not return. It Is said that he was induced by friends to return and to settle his indebtedness.
 There were several citizens of Scale In this city today who came down to see the governor about declaring the office of tax collector of Russell vacant and to see about filling the vacancy The return of MT. Owen was great surprise, therefore, not only to the statehouse officials. who had received information from Russell that the tax collector had written from New Orleans that he had concluded he could not face his friends and would not return, but to the citizens of his own town. Owens shortage is said to be near $5OOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
FATAL ACCIDENT
 AT REEDER'S MINE Miles c. WhatIey is Killed by
 Falling Timbers HIS HOME IN OADEVlLLE All Talk on Streets of Bessemer Now Is Concerning Primary on Next
 Monday-5etween Huey
 and Sullivan.
HIS HOME IN DADEVILLE

Bessemer. August S.-Cspecial. )-while at work on the timbers in the ore mines at Readers late yesterday afternoon, Miles c. Whatley, timber boss, was in- stantly killed by falling timber, and c. c. Gilbert was so badly crushed that it has since ben found necessary to ampu- tate his leg. Mir. Whatley, who was from Dadeville, Ala. was a fine man, highly respected by his employers and associates alike. He is survived by a wife and several young children, whom he leaves well provided for. The remains were shipped today to Dadeville for in- terment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
AUBURN.
First Week of the Summer School
 Comes to Close.

Auburn, August Special 1.-The first week of the summer school of agriculture at the Alabama Polyteeh- nic institute came to a close Saturday afternoon, and the attendance and amount of interest maniferted during this time have been in every way grati flying The farmers are highly pleased with what has been done in their behalf and say that they have derived great benefit from the lectures and practical demonstrations. Quite number have avowed their intention of coming again next year and bringing all their neigh bors with them.
 Up to this time one hundred and seven farmers have attended the school, repre- sentatives from sixteen counties being present. President Witkersham of the Western and Alabama Railway was pres- ent at the afternon session Thursday and made a short address.
 A free clinic was held this morning at the veterinary hospital, and number
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09

than this indorsement you have given me-"
 As to General Gordon.
 Before speaking of Judge Jones. MT Hefin referred to the late order of Gen John B. Gordon commander of the United Confederate Veterans. in which he said that 1t Is not best for the camps, singly or in reunions. to endorse anything as body and thus before the vote was made he spoke on this line and asked his hear CTS to vote as free born citizens. He said: General Gordon has been misled either by transformation or by malinformation into the belief that I said something in my Luverne speech which favored peonage in Alabama. Nothing could be further from a correct interpretation of what said. I am persuaded that if he knew all the facts he would never have issued such an order to the noble patriots com posing the confederate veterans I under stand the inhibition proclaimed by him to mean that the veterans association should not become partisans in any political ques- ton and is far from my intention to dis obey this order in any sense. I am sure he did not mean to issue an order to put bar on free speech and that he did not mean to issue an order which would pre- clude this organization from endorsing the right of trial by jury in this lberty-loving southland. Shall I be permitted in this noble presence to defend myself against the virulent attacks that have been made on me by the Montgomery Advertiser and a few other papers not in possession of the real facts or shall 1 be compelled to remain quiet under the scathing criticisms and rebukes that have been flung at me by interruptions persons actuated by de- sire to injure me and promote the interests of others?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
VETERANS ENDORSE
 ACTION OF HEFLIN
Says Jurors Do Not Deserve to
 be Branded as PejurerS
SPEAK OF SOUTHERN VALoR
Think General cordon's Order Was the Result of a Misunderstanding of the case-Endorsenen
 Is Unanimous.

Anniston, August s.-(special. )--As fit ting close of the annual reunion of Con- federate veterans of the counties of Cal houn. Cherokee. Etowah, St. Clair and Cleburne at sehenck's. the veterans were lined up and passed in file before the commander and guests of honor, shaking hands in goodbye until next year.
 The reunion began Wednesday and last ed through Thursday. Many notable speeches were heard. Thursday the ora- tor of the day. J. Thomas Hefin. secre- tary of state, took up the question dis cussed at .Luverne some weeks ago and created such stir. in that Judge Thomas G. Jones of the United States court was criticised
 MT. Hefn spoke nearly two hours to an audience of nearly 2OOO persons. most of whom stood while he spoke.
 In view of his speech and the criticism by some papers of his position he ex- plained his attitude on the charge of Judge Jones. He said in this connec- ton:
 Southern Vaior.
 "Go read of southern Yaior and hero ism and you will find that it was Thomas Jefferson of Virginia who wrote the Dec laration of Independence; that 1t was Patrick Henry, a southerner, who in spired the revolution; that 1t was George Washington southerner. and the father of his country. who led to victory the army of thirteen colonies; that it was Madison, southerner who wrote the constitution of the federal government; that 1t was Fancy and Marshall who con- strued the organic law; 1t was southern men who succeeded under Jackson in the war of 1872; 1t was southern men who followed the blades of. Winfield Scott and Jefferson Davis into the heritage of the Montezumas.
 T would show to the world in the light of these great truths that south- ern men could have never fought and en- dured what they did in battlefields of the eos and perished as they did at Cramp- tons Gap, unless they had fought for the love of principle I would further show in the light and glow of these pa triotic truths that southern men in Ala bama, composing a part of the jury sys- tenn of our government, do not deserve to be brapded by a federal judge as per- jurers and dishonored"
 Ills Action Endorsed.
 Tn the midst of great enthusiasm on the part of his audience, at the conclusion of his remarks on this subject. he said:
 Veterans and Sons of Veterans. old men and young men. and the good women present, I demand at your hands an in- dorsement or condemnation of my posi- tion. I ask those who approve my course any position to make it known by holding up their hands," In response to this, with one accord. hands were raised in approval of the speaker. MT. Hefin then said "I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
RsEEAs9 RsssE5S5a
WHO CANNOT BE CURED.

So uniformly successful has Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription proven in all forms 4 Female Weakness, Prolapsus, or Falling of Womb, and Ieucorrhea, that, after over . third of century's experience in curing the worst cases of these distressing and facilitating ailmente, Dr. Pierce now feels fully warranted in offering to pay $500 in cash for any case of these diseases which he cannot cure.
 IT STANDS ALoNE.-The 0Favorite Pre- scription" stands alone, as the one and only remedy for these distressingly com r.on forms of weakness, possessed of such positively specific curative properties as to binding themselves to forfeit, as we, the undersigned proprietors of that wonderful remedy hereby do, to pay the sum of $5oo in legal money of the United States iu any case of the above diseases in which after a fair and reasonable trial of our treatment, we fail to cure. No other medicine for the cure of woman's peculiar ailments Is no other medicine for woman's ills Is pos sessed of the unparalleled curative prop critics that would warrant its manufacturers In making such an offer no other remedy has such q record of cures on which to base such a remarkable offer.
 Therefore, fnsST on having Dr. Picrce's Favorite Prescription and turn your back on any unscrupulous dealer who would iusuit your intelligence by attempting to foist upon you sor,e inferior substitute, under the plea that Nit Is just as good" Irsist on having the article which has a record of q third of century of cures and which is backed by those willing to forfeit $500 # they cannot cure you.
 Tn cases attended by leucorrheal drain c solutiou of Df. Pierce's Lotion Tablets should bc used coui Jointly with the use of tho "Ekyorite Frescfipiou.' They are sold by all druggists, or seat poet, paid to any Send Y ccnts in stanps for Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser. Address WORLDS DisPRNsARy, Buffalo. N. Y
 Weak and sick women are invited to consult Dr. Pierce, by letter, ./tee. All correspondence Is held as strictly private Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo. N. Y.
 pr, Pierce's Pellets cure biliousuess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
JUDGE cENsuREs JURY.
Jesse Durham Acquitted of Murder In
 Madison County.

Huntsville, August Special )-The Circuit court jury in the case of Jesse Durham, charged with murder in the first degree. returned verdict Of acduittal this evening. Durham has been in jail nearly year for killing Frank Black well and John Scott. He was acquitted of the murder of both in separate trials
 Judge Aston censured the jury for their verdict and said the number of homi ieides that are allowed to go unpunished in Madison county is q disgrace to Ala. bama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
SELMA.
Mayor Says Work on City Building
 Must Be Resumed.

Selma, August S.-(Special. .)-Yesterday W. c. Hayes, representative of R. P. Manly contractor on the new city hall, was in the city and at d meeting nt the committee on public buildings and grounds of the city council, sought to lay the blame for the cessation of w3r8 on the building upon the city authorizes. The committee and the mayor and president of the council clearly showed that no de- mand had been made b. the contractor for the first installment of bonds and MT. Hayes was somewhat taken fy surprise when Mayor Atkins served legal notice upon him that unless worK was resumed on the building within ter days the city would, as per stipulations in the contract. step in and take possession of the work and treat the present contractor as a tresspasser. The meeting. inaliy resulted in all hands agreeing that work would soon be resumed and pushed to ccmpie- ton as rapidly IS possible.
 The Society of United cha .i.ias have mo- tihed Mayor Atkins and fudge Pitts that they had reconsidered their drtermlna- tion arrived at some time sgo to give ap the dispensation of provisi )ns to the po-i of the city and that if the c''rnty and city would continue their appropriations as heretofore they void resume this work This was. of corrs, satisfactory to the authorities and the problem Of taking care of the poor of the city has been solved The society gave up the work because Mayor Atkins when he went into office. in cutting down salaries and other appropriations, cut tho charity appropriation s15 per month. The de- termination to go on with this work by the society is gratifying ncws 70 all con cerned. The citizens will be called upon to supplement- the city and county az populations and a liberal response IS 'x- pected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Mature hnowe Her eusInees.
n the New York World.

From the New York World
 It will be sad news to the Appendicitis Club. which rejoices in the absence of the vermiform appendix. to learn that the doctors have discovered a use at last for the organ from which many have been separated in recent years. After all, Nature generally knows what she Is about. even though the doctors do not always find out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
The Play.

FTDH I1IIe-
 How much longer is this play going to last?"
 They're about half through. The cur tain has just descended on the fourth frock. and there are eight frocks and a nightgown altogether"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09

Parties desiring copies of The ge-Berald Industrial Review can obtain same by calling at The Age Herald business office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09

1. The visitors were shut out until the ninth when rank errors allowed them four runs. Logan struck out forteen men. Bat teries-Weaver. Dressell and Buchanan; Logan and Swain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
How Grover Stands.

From the Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune
 Grover hauled down the flag in Hawaii, but he's an expansionist of the family anyway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09

of surgical operations were performed In the presence of 6 large class. Col J w. Thorton of Talladega lectured today on Hay Making" and on "Terracing and Draining"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09

Nothing is heard on the streets but the second primary which will be held Mon day interest centering in the race be- tween Huey and Sullivan for mayor It is conceded by both sides that the con test will be very close and the result is awaited with the keenest interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Huntsville Wins Again.

Huntsville, August s.--(special) )-Hunts- vile Maroons today. the score being 10 to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with your water and let 1t stand twenty-four hours; a sediment or settling indicates an un- healthy condition of the kidneys; If 1t stains the linen 1t Is evidence of kidney trouble; too frequent desire to pass 1t. or pain in the back Is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out of order
 WHAT TO DO.
 There Is comfort In the knowledge so often expressed that pr. Kllmeris Swamp- Root, the great kidney and bladder rem edy fulf1lls every wish Tn curing rheuma- tism, pain in the back kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary pas sage. It corrects inability to hold water and scalding pain in passing it. or bad effects following use of liquor. wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant ne- eessity of being compelled to go often during the day. and to get up many times during the night The mild and the ex- traordnary effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists in fifty cent and one-dollar sizes
 4ou may have a sample bottle of Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy, and book that tells all about it. both sent absolutely free by mall. Address. Dr. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton, N. Y. When writing be sure to mention that you read this generous offer in the Birming- ham Sunday Age-Herald. Don make any mistake, but remember the name. Swamp Root. Dr. Kilmer's swamp-Root, and the bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09

Regular meals 25c. Busi- ness Mems Lunch l5c. The Albert Restaurant.