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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
SHOOTS GOLDEN
 HAIRED SISTER AIonzo Shaw Accidentally Kills
 Little Girl WAS CLEANING HIS GUN Shot Inflicted an Ugly Wound h the chiId's Side and She Fingered
 Nearly Twenty-four
 Hours.
WAS CLEANING HIS GUN

Bessemer, November 24.-(Special.)- Mary Shaw. the little 6-year-old daughter of Alonzo Shaw, who lives at Hueytown, was accidentally shot by her older broth CT, J. A. Shaw, yesterday morning and died from the effects of the wound this morning.
 Mir Shaw, who is a young man of about 20 years of age, was cleaning his gun at the time the accident occurred. He had the piece lying across his knee with the barrel pointing toward his little sister, who was playing on the floor 1t seems he did not know the weapon was loaded for without any warning it exploded. The shot took effect in the little girls side making a very ugly wound.
 She fingered in agony for nearly twen- ty-four hours before death gave her re- lief
 The occurrence was an especially de- porable one as the little girl was the baby of the home. She had golden hair and was the joy of the whole household. Mr Shaw Is greatly distressed and al- most crazed with grief over the accident
 Solicitor J. A. Estes returned tonight from Montgomery, where he argued be- fore the supreme court today on the ap- peals that were taken from Bessemer and Birmingham courts, on the constitution ality of the act passed by the legislature providing for the removal of civil cases from the Bessemer court to the Birming- ham city court.
 Judge Jones of the Bessemer city court ruled that the act was unconstitutional, but Judge Ferguson of the Birmingham court ruled otherwise
 The Hon. s. D. Weakley represented the defendant in the test case
 MT. Estes said: "I feel confident that the supreme court will hold the bill un- constitutional. In my arguments l con- tended that there was already a general act providing for the transference of cases from our court to the Birmingham court. and therefore a special act to that end is unconstitutional"
 A prominent Bessemer man who heard the speeches said that MT. Estes receiv- ed congratulations from a number of the leading attorneys of the division after he had concluded his argument.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25

Backed up by over a third of century of remarkable and uniform cures, a record such as no other remedy for the diseases and weaknesses peculiar to women ever Ilttained, the proprietors and makers of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription now feel fully warranted in offering to pay $500 in legal money for any case of Leucorrhea, Female Weakness Prolapsus, or Falling of Womb, which they cannot cure. All they ask is fair and reasonable trial of their jnieans of cure.
 ! Very often a married woman or young girl does not know who to turn to for ad- .5icc In circumstances where she dislikes to talk with the family physician about deli
 ,atc matters. Al such times write to Dr. ] R. V. Pierce. chief consulting physician to .he Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, i If Buffalo N. X., for free consultation and
 ,dvice, and the same will be held as sa- .redly confidential. It Is foolish to consult
 vofuen friends or persons without medical ! raining.
 t; Dr. Piercc's Tavoritc Prescription con- lsains no alcohol. is entirely vegetable and was tue first exclusively wornan's tonic on i.he market-it has sold more largely in !the past third of a century than any other medicine for women.
 All other compounds intended for women Ionly arc made with alcohol. or alcohol is a ! large couapoucut-thiB alcohol injurcs the i1crvcs. The little rcd corpuscles of the , blood arc shruaken by alcohol. All such ,compounds, therefore, do harm. : Dr. Pierce'e Pleasant Pellets invigorate tic stomach, liver ard bowels. Use them viti, the "Favor!te Prescription when 6 pill Is required. One is Q laxative, twos . mild cath1Ttic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
begun in Montgomery and Birmingham

begun in Montgomery and Birmingham particularly.
 Friends of Congressman Richardson in Huntsville were alramed yesterday to read newspaper accounts of his serious illness at Washington, and dozens of teegrams were sent him making inqlir- ies. Judge Richardson replied last night that he has been quite ill, but is consid- erably better and will go to Hot Springs in few days. He describes his ailment as nervous debility.
 An unusually large number of negroes are embarking in the mercantile business this year in Madison county. The crops of thrifty negro tenants have been good and those who can afford to do so are going in business for themselves. There are several prosperous negro merchants in Madison county.
 The Rev. W. H. Cornell has notified the congregation of. the Merrmack Baptist church of his acceptance of the call to become pastor of that church He will assume his duties as pastor about the first of the year.
 Lee Cooch, a prominent planter of Mon rovia, and nephew of ex-Commissioner Cooch, died at the home of George Vaughn at Monrovia yesterday morning. He was 90 years old.
 One of the most brilliant entertainments of Huntsville's social season was given last night by Gen. Samuel II. Moore at his home, Lilly Flagg Castle,' compliment tary to pr. T. Lacey Mastin and bride. who were recently married in Versailles. Ky. The palatal home was decorated in rare taste with natural flowers and evergreens. More than two hundred people attended the reception between the hours of and midnight Elegant refreshments were served in the banquet hall of the old-time residence.
 G. C. Loring and Miss Dolly Seagroves, popular young people of Lowe village were married last night at the home of the brides parents
 Frank Lawler of Brownsboro and Miss Viola H. Nance of Moulder were married in the parsonage of the First Methodist church last night. the Rev. r. F. Gull yer officiating. The couple drove to Huntsville last evening. MT. Lawler Is prominent in business circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25

which he has himself used in his own ex- tensive private practice with the most startling success. Though the years have passed it's equal has never been found and with it thousands of weak men have brought about the cures they so much longed for. The doctor willingly sends the formula entirely free to any man who writes him for it. and they will find 1t gift of lasting value It is good for sex ual weakness, lost manhood, nervousness, weak back, emissions. varicocele. lack or force. prostatc trouble night sweats, ln- ability and the many other embarrassing conditions that befall the sexually imper- feet man. It creates an immediate soclal feeling warmth and good nature' forces active blood to the muscular tissue, tones the nervous system and arouses bodily confidence. It makes the man Of 65 as good as at B, and the young man again eager for society and fit for marriage and parenfhood Satisfactory results are pro- duced in a days use. and perfect cure Tn a few weeks, regardless of age' or the cause of your condition
 If you need such remedy send your name and addres today to the pr. Knapp Med Co. I5Oe Hull bldg, Detroit. Mich. and in an unmarked envelope the doctor u,ilI at once send you the receipt. as prom iced explaining in detail what ingredients to use and how to compound mem so that any weak man can cure himself in his own home without being under obligations to anyone. It costs you nothing and the sooner you write the sooner you will be cured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
STEEL PLANT IS
 MAKING REPAIRS
A MIXING MACHINE IS BEING lN- STALLED AT GREAT EXPENSE. ENsLEY LABOR LEAGUE ELECTS oFFlcERs-oTHER NEWS.

Ensley, November 4.-(Speeial)-Th officials of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company are taking advantage of the suspension of work at the steel plant and are making some extensive i'm provements. A large force of men is at work and many needed repairs are be- ing made. large mixing machine is being installed, which will be used for mixing the raw pig iron before it is carried to the open hearth furnaces. This machine will be the only one of it's kind in the south and will greatly facilitate the work. It is understood that some ex- tensive improvements will be made on the gas producers, and it is claimed that when the mill again starts up it will be one of the most modern steel plants in the country.
 At the organization of the labor league in this city last night the following off- cers were elected: President, w. O. Muckenfuss; vice-president. N. A. Har- den; secretary. Arthur Slye; treasurer, G. ". Crumley. The league will hold a mass meeting next Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
INTERESTED IN EXHIBIT.
Hon. c. p. Lane Returns to Huntsville
 From Tour of State.

Huntsville, November 2f.-tSpecial)- That the business men of Alabama are interested in having an exhibit at the worlds fair has been demonstrated to Hon. Charles P. Lane president of the Alabama Worlds Fair Exhibit assoeia- ton, who returned last night from a visit to several cities of the state in the inter est of his work Mir Lane has received letters from all parts of Alabama as- surfing him of the cooperation of the progressive business men and corpora tions. The counties of Mobile, 4Montgom- cry, Jefferson, Limestone, Jackson and Morgan will make exhibits of special re- sources and manufactured products. Jackson county has pledged itself to make a fine exhibit of timber and coal, besides contributing money for a state exhibit. MT. Lane finds the work well
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
Personal and General.

At the Ensley opera house tomorrow night a magic lantern display will be given by home talent.
 A class social was given tonight at the home of Mrs. O. C. Cowan. Refresh- ments were served and all that were present report a delightful time.
 Mrs. J. II. Eubank is confined to her room with illness.
 The Rev j. w. Orr had as his guest yesterday the Rev. '. D. Mooney of Bir- mingham.
 Miss Mary Settle has returned after a months visit to relatives in Kentucky.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pate and three children of Columbia are the guests of Ensley friends.
 ]. c. Stone of Atlanta is in this city looking after business interests
 N c. Brown of New York was one of Ensley's visitors today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
Social and Personal.

MT. George Britain leaves today for Nashville, where he will spend a few days with his friends at Vanderbilt. He will also witness the Vanderbilt Sewanee football game Thanksgiving.
 The Royal Arch Masons held an inter esting and largely attended meeting in their hall tonight. Some important bus mess was transacted.
 Mir and Mrs. Lewis Carlisle will return tomorrow from their weeks bridal trip to points in the east. They will make their home at the residence of MT and Mrs. G. H. Mongea on BerlSley avenue.
 R. l.. Burns of Paris, Texas, is in the city looking after business interests.
 At Coumbiana today Postmaster r. M. Johnson and Miss Georgia Cromwell were united in marriage. After a ten days bridal trip MT. and Mrs. Johnson will be at home on Second avenue. IT. L. D. Moorman of Louisville is regis- tered at the Grand.
 D. E. Hawkins of Baltimore is the guest of Bessemer friends
 H. T. Parker of Cincinnati is stopping at the Grand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
RETAINED EMPLOYES.
Reorganization of Jenifer Furnace Is
 Expected at Early Date.

Jenifer, November 2+-tspecial)-J. w. Mcqueen, receiver for the Jenifer fur mace. has retained the following employees; T. A. Heath, superintendent of mines: H. A. Stewart, purchasing agent and store manager; J. F. Line, boolxkeeper J. A. Hamilton, check clerk; R. A. Crockett time-keeper; Postelle Lewis. stenogra- pher; C.. s. Blackman, master mechanic; Frank Rhodes. engineer. Prospects are bright for an early reorganization and the hope is expressed that Jenifer furnace will soon be enlarged and begin making iron again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
THE BIRMINGHAM ICE FACTORY,
 GOOD TON-FULL COMPENSATION.

areas of timber are burning while the fires have spread rapidly by attacking the dry undergrowth. Adviees from Little Rock state that fires are burning in all directions and a pail of irritating smoke hangs over that city. Between Memphis and Little Rock on the Choctaw road the woods are on fire on both sides of the railway line, while the timbered sections north of Little Rock, on the Iron Noun tain railroad is burning. The fires ex- tend as far north as Walnut Ridge, the timber lands southwest of Swifton are in flames and owing to the general dryness and early frosts that have deadened veg citation any cotton fields that are sur rounded by woods are believed to be In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
Makes Men Vigorous
WILL MAKE A MAN OF YOU.

For the return of that youthful feeling of manhood prominent Detroit physician and savant is in possession of a receipt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
Yadkin Elects Officers.

Salisbury. N. C.. November 24.-At a meeting of the stockholders of the fad- kin Valley raidroad in this city, the fol- lowing officers were elected: President, Col. A. B. Andrews; vice-president, A. II. Boyden of Salisbury; secretary, w. II. Miller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25

You bottle sWampRoot sent free by mail by which its
  N  cal nd oned la size a re
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
White House in Mourning.

Washington November A.-The White House Is in mourning on account of the death of the Presidents uncle, James E. Oracle. There will be no social enter tainments until the cabinet dinneN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
COTTON FIELDS IN DANGER.
Forest Fires Raging in West Missis.
 sippi and Arkansas.

Memphis, November 24.-The entire cot
 ton belt region of west Mississippi and Ar kansas is enveloped in dense smoke today as a result of serious forest fires which have been raging for three days. Large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25

danger Several miles of fencing has al- ready been destroyed by the flames.
 At Greenvill. Miss. and other points in the Yazoo delta, great clouds of smoke seriously interfere with river traffic. boat captains claiming it to be unsafe to ven- ture on the river under such conditions.
 Inhabitants of the cotton belt are anx- iously awaiting the first signs of rain which will serve to extinguish the flames No lives have been lost so far as is known. but it Is reported that live stock. have suffered severely.
 Catarrh indicates impure blood To cure 1t take Hoods Sarsaparllla. Try 1t this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
No Good Clean Coal
 Delivered Tomorrow! !!

We'll be closed all day tomorrow, Thanksgiving day, consequently no Coal will be delivered. If you need coal call up either Phone, 1926, at once and let us deliver it today.
 A warm home, a small coal bill, no dirt, few ashes--and satisfaction are the results of buying your coal of us.
 'Electric" Crushed Coke is best and most economical for the base burner.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

A storm central in the lower Mis-
sissippi valley this morning, caused
rainy and showery weather over the
cotton belt, except the northern por-
tions from Texas eastward to the
Atlantic. The rain fall was heavy at
many points in the central portion OF
the belt with amounts ranging from
one to over 2 inches. There were also
moderately heavy rains in the lower
Missouri valley. New England, the
lake regions and generally west of the
Mississippi have clear weather, while
it is raining in the lower Mississippi
valley, Florida and along the south
Atlantic Coast. Temperatures re-
NAMED nearly stationary over the en-
tire country during the past "a hours.
The highest temperature was Sc at
Ell Paso, the lowest was 32 at Bismark.
F. Prescott Bullock.
Local Observer,
u. S. Weather Bureau.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13

is hard to imagine how one could ever
bring himself to the commital of such
deeds. Creech, on the advice of Mr..
Little, was on his way to Bishopville
when shot by Kelley. The latter few
days before, while trading buggies
with him had threatened him if he
did not 60 back, so l heard. The
deed helped no body but hurried one
man into eternity without moments
preparation. Hagood.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
Pinewood, S. G, May II, 1903. g @
u. S. Weather Bureau.


Pinewood, S. C, May II, 1908. 9 g
Mr. T. B. jenkins, Jr., Sumter, S. c.,
Dear Sir: My pet Greyhound arrived
this morning in fine condition. Please
allow me to thank you again for this
splendid gift, silent and swift grey
hound that can run so lightly all day
long without moving out of its tracks.
Remarkable indeed Thank you!
Yours truly,
jamie Revill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13

The town of Bishopville has voted
TO give franchise to company to
furnish the town with electric lights
for a period of thirty years. The
town is to take twenty or more arc
lights at an annual rental of $50 each.
Experience has taught other towns
that the giving of such franchises IS a
very unwise and unbusiness-like pro
ceeding. If the people of Bishopville
give away a few more franchises on
similar terms they will wish some
day in the near future that they had
held on to the franchises and given
the town to the corporations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
MayesviIle Dispensary Closed.

The Mayesville dispensary was closed
several days ago by order Of the coun-
ty board OF control and Dispenser Best
removed as a result of the filing of
charges of drunkenness against the
dispenser. The charges were found
true on investigation, and the dispen-
sary will continue closed until another
dispenser files bis bond. Mr.. George
P. McKagen has been recommended for
the position by citizens of Mayesville,
and as soon as he can secure his bond
he will be appointed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
Sunday School Picnic.


The Magnolia Street Church Sunday
School, having been invited by the
Bethel and Mayesville schools to join
them in a Sunday School picnic at Os-
wego; all members of the Magnolia
Street Sunday School and any of their
friends who wish to join them in a
day OF pleasure and recreation, will
meet at the A. g. L. passenger depot,
promptly at 10 o'clock a. m., Satur-
day the 18th inst. The fare for the
round trip will be for adults 21c. for
children lie. Return leaving Oswego
at 71o'clok p. m. All are expected to
take a basket.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13

The General Assembly Of the Presby-
terian Church, U. S. A. (the North
ern Branch of the Presbyterians)
which meets in Los Angeles, California
on May 21st will be attended by the
following members of that denomina-
tion. from this county: Rev. l. D.
Davis, delegate from Fairfield Presby-
terry, Rev. Metts, delegate from Nc
Clelland Presbytery, and R. H. Rich
ardson, of Wedgefeld, who goes as lay
delegate from Fairfield Presbytery.
They left on yesterday morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
HAGoOD NEWS NOTES.
Crop Prospects---Pienics---schooI Clos
ing and Other Matters.

Hagood, May 12.-After an extended
trip through several counties I am
prepared to say that the present
prospect for a crop in Sumter is the
best have seen. Up to date we have
been comparatively free from floods of
rain and hail storms. l have been
where the hail lay on the ground
twenty four hours and saw oat fields,
where I was told the oats we're waist
high, with only stubble a half foot
high. Of course cotton in those Sec
tions had to be planted over.
For one or another cause the acre
age of cotton that has been ploughed
up is greater this year than any other
we have ever known and this is not
confined to any one section of the
State. The stands of corn are gener-
ally fair but it is not looking well.
Speaking of oats, Mr.. E. E. Rembert
has one hundred and four acres that
will catch one under the arm pits. He
says he would not take forty bushels
per acre for them.
There will be q school picnic at
New Hope Baptist Church on May
%. DR.. G. G. Brown will be present
and deliver an address. Can't you
come? invite you.
The Stateburg School gave picnic
last Saturday at Dinkins Mill, the
writer was not present. The pleasure
of the occasion was somewhat inter-
fered with by the rain.
The Rev. S. II. Booth, the popular
pastor of Rembert Circuit has been in
attendance upon the sessions of the
Epworth League Conference which
convened in Charleston. He expresses
himself as we'll pleased every way.
Most of the country schools have
closed. Some of them do not run more
than four or five months. 1t does seem
that they could do better. The schools
in Rafting Creek township have an
eight n 5nths session this year.
What is the Educational Commls-
sion, about which we read and hear
so much, doing?
When does the State Normal Insti-
tute for teachers open? suppose it
will be held at Rock Hill? And the
county institute; what about it? Who
will conduct it? Mr.. Edmunds [ hope.
Mr.. Garner Sanders, worthy Con-
federate veteran, is still postmaster at
Hagood. He did long hard service
faithfully and well, and deserves to
be remembered by the Daughters OF
the Confederacy.
That was a most shocking crime
perpetrated in Lee county the other
day. Kelley rode his man, wounded
to death, down and while he begged
for mercy emptied both barrels OF his
gun and then his pistol into hin. 1t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
Farmers Institutes.

By authority of the Board of Trustees
of Clemson College, Local Institutes
will be held in such counties as send
requests, signed by fifteen farmers,
before the fifteenth of June, to }. s.
Newman, Director of Farmers Instl-
tutes, Clemson College, S. c. The
petitioners will name the places at
which institutes are desired and the
dates will be arranged by the college
authorities. The State Institute will
be held at Clemson College commenc-
ing Monday evening, August 10th and
closing Friday evening, August l4th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13

Darlington county has Scarborough
for Sheriff and so has Sumter; Oar
,lington has a Parrott for Clerk of
Court and SO has Sumter. The Dar-
lington Scarborough is an uncle OF
the Sumter Sheriff, and the Darling
TON Parrott is brother of the Clerk
OF Court of Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
Local Weather Report.

For "a hours ending 9 a. m., May
IL. 1908:
Temperature: Maximum, 70; Mini
mum, 81; Mean, TO- Precipitation,
o.O2. Character of day-Cloudy. Di.
rection of wind-East.
Sun rises, 5.o3; sun sets, $50.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13

Forecast for 36 hours ending s p.
NJ, Thursday issued from Washing
ton, D. c.:
For Sumter and vicinity-Rain to-
night and Thursday. Stationary tenn
perature.