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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
The Spider Tree.

From the New York Herald
 Travellers who visited or passed the Cape Negro country of Africa often heard from the natives of a plant that was part spider and that, growing, threw it's legs about in continual struggles to escape. It was the good fortune of Dr. Welwitseh to discover the origin of the legend. Stroling along through a wind swept tableand country. he came upon a plant that rested low upon the ground but had two enormous leaves that blew and twisted about in the wind like ser pents-in fact, 1t looked, as the natives had said like a gigantic spider.
 It's stem was feet across and but a foot high 1t had but two leaves in re- ality that were or 8 feet long and split up by the wind so that they resembled ribbons. This is probably the most ex- traordinary tree known. It grows for nearly if not quite a century, but never upward beyond about a foot, simply ex- banding until 1t reaches the diameter given, looking in It's adult state like a singular stool on the plain from 10 to IS feet in circumference.
 When the wind came rushing in from the sea. lifting the curious ribbon-lilxe leaves and tossing them about, it almost seemed to the discoverer that the strange plant had suddenly become imbued with life and was struggling to escape, When a description and picture of the plant were sent to England it was, like many other discoveries, dlscredited but soon the plant itself was received and now the Welwitschia mirabilis is well known to botanists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
CENTREvILLE.
Commissioners Court In session-Poli-
 tics In Bibb Very Quiet.

Centreville, August 11.-(Special.) )-Com- week, and quite large amount of busi- ness is to be transacted. The court will pass upon the proposed tax raises of the back tax commissioner at this term of the court. Not great many persons have been cited by the pacK tax com missioner to show cause why their tax valuations should not be increased.
 Circuit court convenes here on August 31 The civil docket is not very heavy, but the criminal docket will be crowded with murder cases.
 Politics have been very quiet in Bibb county so far. Since the announcement of Colonel Quarles that he will not again make the race for circuit solicitor there has been some talk of probable candi- date for that office from Bibb county Colonel Quares is very popular in Bibb and had he consented to again ask for the place there would have been no op- position to him.
 Very few candidates have announced for the county offices in Bibb county Judge w. L. Pratt, present judge of probate, will ask for a second term, and 1t now looks like he will be accorded this without opPosition.
 Circuit Clerk w. E. Fancher will ask for a third term, but he will have several opponents. There are no announced can didates for tax collector or treasurer. 1t seems that Tax Assessor T. c. Wallace will be without opposition for a second term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
TUSCALOOSA.
Piece of slae shatters Window In
 A. c. g. Train.

Tuscaloosa, August n.-(Special. )-Yes- terday afternoon the south bound Ala bama Great Southern passenger train, while passing out from Stewards station, was struck by a large pieceof slag which shattered the windows on both sides of the car. J. F. Daniel, travelling man of Chicago, who was seat ed near one of the windows. came very near meeting a severe accident, several pieces of the shattered glass striking him in the face. It is thought that the slag was thrown by some negro who hid him. self in the underbrush as the train passed. The occurrence was reported to head quarters and every effort will be used to find the guilty person.
 From every section reports are coming in that the crops will be larger this sea- son than for several years. There is no city in the state which will feel this more than Tuscaloosa. It will mean larger schools than she has had for sev- eral years.
 MT and Mrs Thomas H. Maxwell left Tuscaloosa for few days stay at Max wells station, after which time they will go to Abilene, Texas, where Mr. Max we'll will locate.
 Miss Mary Parker was in the city yes- terday en route for her home at Macon. Miss. She has been the guest of Miss Kate Cross of Eutaw.
 Ben Mabson has gone to Montgomery, where he will be located in the future. Tuscaloosa gives Mir. Mabson up with much regret.
 Robert T. Majors has gone on a trip over the state in the interest of the Uni- versity of Alabama. He will travel through Mississippi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
!" I wrote to Doctor Pierce, who sent me a very kind letter and advised me-"

Thousands of weak and sick women can trace the beginning of new life of perfect hsalth to that letter written to Dr. Pierce.
 Sick and ailing women are invited to consult Dr. Pierce. by letter, free. All correspondence held as strictly private and sacredly confidential Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
 Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures weak and aching backs. headaches, nerv- ousness and other womanly ailments by curing the womanly diseases which cause them.
 ~fn the spring of 1900 I became very. ill,' writes Mre Aiviena Scholtz. of Lake Washing ton, Lssueur Co. Minn., amy back was very weak and ached SO that could do no work at ali 60 I was obliged to take to my bed. felt constant desire to urinste and the pains in abdomen were almost unbearable. ! wrote 10 pr. Herca, who sent me very kind letter anol advised me to take his Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery took SIX boities of each and am well woman now. I cannot say enough In favor of pr. Pierce's medicines. D
 vFavorite Prescription makes weak women strong, sick women well. Accept no substitute for the medicine which works wonders for weak women.
 Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the most desirable laxative for delicate women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
TENNIS PLAYED IN RAIN.
Americans Took the First Set By
 Lobbine Before the Downpour.

Southampton, L. l., August 1f.-with rain threatening, play was started today in the tennis tournament on the courts of the Meadow club. Only one of the trio of Englishmen who won the Davis interna- tional cup went upon the courts for actual competition. This was Harold S. Mahony and he was unable to finish his match against H. H. Whitman of liar vard
 The American took the first set by lob ping before the rain stopped play, as Mahoney drove many of his drives into the net or out of the court. R. F. Do- herty defaulted to A Terrence in the first round. This is because he wishes to favor his injured shoulder. The English champion, H. L. Doherty won his match by the default of Ollie De Campbell, the former title holder. In all of the other matches the men won on form. the work of William A. Larned being very su- perior and dashing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
WARREN s. STONE
 IS ELECTED CHIEF
WILL BE AT THE HEAD OF THE
 BROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE
 ENGINEERS TO SUCCEED p. M. ARTHUR AND A. B. YoUNesoN.

Cleveland. O.. August 11.-W. S. Stone of Eldon, la. Division No 1S1, has been elect ed to fill the unexpred term as Grand Chief Engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, made vacant by the deaths of P. NJ. Arthur and A. B. Youngston.
 After the election, the executive com mittee of the brotherhood said that no fear be felt of any radical changes in the policy of the brotherhood.
 Warren Sanford Stone was born in Aims worth, Washington county, la, in Feb ruary, 1860. He has been railroading for twenty-four years on that portion of the Rock Island system known as the Ms souri Division" He has been chairman of the general board of adjustment of that road for a number of years.
 MT. Stone will remove to Cleveland, as the constitution of his organization re- qures the president to live in this city, where the headquarters are located.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12

hing when two scored on a wild throw.
 Rev. J. D. Simpson, presiding elder of the Birmingham district, will preach in the Methodist church here tonight.
 Major c. A Locke of Nashville, Tenn. consulting engineer for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, visited relatives here Saturday.
 Mrs. Frank Fournier and daughter and little grandson, Charlie Howard, are vis- iting in Pittsburg Tenn.
 U. s, Looney and family of Martin avenue visited relatives in Pratt City Sunday.
 The infant child of J. S. Arnold was buried Monday in Oakland cemetery
 G. M. Kelly and family of East Wy lam returned Monday from visit of several weeks at Cullman
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Locke have re- turned from west Tennessee. where they have been for several months visiting relatives. Their melee. Miss Hattie Crenshaw of Dermott. Ark. came with visit.
 J. F. Alexander of North wylam has moved to Ensley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
PRATT CITY
saptists Are RemodeIine Church.
 Many Will Attend Reunion.


 Pratt City, August Specially The Baptists are remodeling and papering their church. When fin- ished it will be one of the prettiest churches in the city. The Baptists are getting ready for the association. which meets here in September.
 A large crowd of Pratt City people will attend the Confederate reunion at Mount Pinson tomorrow.
 Mrs. P. B. Kennedy and children will leave in the morning for LaGrange, Ga, to visit MT J. H. Holly, Mrs. Ken. nedy's grandfather
 James Allmon has purchased a fot from Dr. J. B. Staggs on the Southside and will erect a home on it at once.
 Y. D. M. Prince left today for Walker county on a business trip.
 Theodore Bland returned last flight from a visit to friends in Atlanta.
 Ed Donaldson, Jr., has returned from a weeks stay at St. Clair Springs.
 Tom Trayarthen, John Cox and Bob Terry have gone to Blossburg to work. They will move their families in a ftw weeks
 Richard Hooper will move his fam fly from Wylam to Pratt City in a few days.
 MT. and Mrs. J. T. Carter chaper- oned a party of young people on a hay ride this evening to MeWilliams' spring, where refreshments were served and most delightful evening was spent.
 Mrs. Leroy Holt, Miss Mary Kate and Master T. c. Holt of Birmingham visited friends in Pratt City this after noon.
 Miss Mamie Zuber is spending the week at the Castle with her cousin, Miss Lucille Cook.
 The Butchers Union No. 105 will meet at Ensley tomorrow evening.
 Miss Jessie Jackson of Deatsvile is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Jim Rogers, at No. 2.
 Mss Mae Fannie Masengale leaves her pai ents at Deatsville.
 Job Going and son, Hugh O., left this afternoon to visit friends at NJ. Pinsos.
 Mrs. Teasley, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. D. McKen- zie, left this afternoon for her home ill Montgomery
 been quite i'll. is improving rapidly and will soon be able to be out again. The little daughter of MT. and Mrs. Collins, on East Highlands, is quite sick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
PARRY TALKS FAcETIousLY.
Does Not Desire to Parade as Rival
 Attraction at Baby Show.

Indianapolis. Ind. August 11.-Before leaving the city Samuel Gompers, presi- dent of the American Federation of La- Dor, who has been attending the gar- ment workers convention, left challenge in the hands of a committee addressed to D. M Parry offering to meet the lat ter on the stump at the Labor Day cele- bration at the fair grounds in this city, and argue with him the question Of un- ionism The challenge will be handed to Mir Parry within the next few days. When told of the ch1leage MT. Parry who is president of the National Mann- facturers' association, said he would await the delivery of the challenge with a great deal of interest.
 MT. Parry said he had no desire to pa- rade with MT. Gompers as a rival attrac- tion at a 'baby show"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
Larae Iron Furnaces soId.

Knoxville. Tenn, August 1.-The large iron furnaces and shops at Embreeyille. Tenn. near here. formerly owned by the Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke company. have been purchased by C. P. Perrin of this city, who will operate the plant nn- der the name of the Embreeville Iron Furnace company. The plant has ca pacity of 175 tons per day The price paid is not made public. The furnace will be overhauled and will "blow in in October
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
WILLIAM.
Citizens Nominate Ticket for the Ap-
 preaching Primary.

Wylam, August Especial. )-Monday night mass meeting was held by the citizens of wylam for the purpose of nominating ticket for the approaching city election which will be held on Sep tember 5. The meeting was called to or der by James Elder W. J. Hardy was elected chairman and Mir. Walter B. Mills secretary. The following ticket was endorsed by those present:
 For mayor-w. J. Stacey.
 For aldermen:
 Ward No. Angus Brown and Henry Evans.
 Ward No. 2-Joseph Martin and Joseph Henry.
 Ward No. s-John Nolan and John H. Walker.
 The following gentlemen were elected as campaign committed: James Elder, chairman George Lambert. George Flu trell, A. G. Lusk, I. T. Roberts. Tom FL lis. W. A Miller, c. H. Hall, J. L.. Tyler. George Bucknel, James Kirkpat- rick. John Kennedy. John Farrow. W. A. Spencer and w. J. Hardy.
 At the close of the meeting most eloquent talk was made by W. J. Stacey, the candidate for mayor.
 MT. Mason, who for several years has been mine boss at No. 3 mines near Ems ley, has succeeded MT. Hooper as mine Loss at No. mines at this place.
 Saturday evening the Vivian baseball team defeated the Ensley' team at Tux edo park by the score of 8 to ?. The feature of the game was the pitching of Farrow for Wylam. Not an Ensley play CT crossed the plate until the .inth in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
DIED IN MONTGOMERY.
h. P. Hanson Passes Away After an
 Illness of Several Weeks.

Montgomery August 11.-(special .)-H. F. Hanson died in this city at 2:3o o'clock this afternon after an Illness extending over several weeks. He had been very low for the past few days with typhoid fever
 MT. Hanson was the father of Victor II. Hanson and Clarence B. Hanson. V. H. Hanson arrived in the city today from Portland, Ore, where he was spend- ing his vacation. having been called home on account of his fathers serious illness. .. B. Hanson came in from Houston, Texas, yesterday
 The remains will be taken to Macon, Ga.' where the interment will take place tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
WAGE SCALE CONSIDERED.
Joint Conference of Operators and
 Miners In Tennessee.

ence of coal operators with members of the United Mine Workers Union of America of district No. 9, was convened here this morning for the purpose of con- sidering a wage scale for the year dating from September 1. The district embraces ern Kentucky. The miners have been in convention almost one week framing their wage scale demands, and disposing of other business.
 It is generally believed here that some increases will be agreed to by the op- orators, and that the prices of coal may be affected thereby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
Innored the Condition.

The result of the Liverpool cathedral competition has been most unfortunate. 'It is," says the British Architect, "a setback to all faith and trust in competi- tions, committees and assessors" It ap- pears that the committee made it a con- dition that three thousand people could be seated near the pulpit without pier intervening. Four competitors complied with this condition, and the fifth, aho disregarded it, got the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
Squadron In Readiness.

Rome August 1.-The minister of ma- rine has directed that squadron be kept in readiness to sail for the east should the complications in Macedonia make 1t necessary to protect Italian subjects there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
Yellow Fever at Victoria.

Washington, August 11.-An official telegram from Laredo. Texas, was re- ceived today, notifying the Marine hos pital service of the appearance of yell low fever at Victoria, Mex. The message said that there had been three cases and one death to date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
HUEY IS DECLARED
 AS THE NOMINEE
Demand of Sullivan Forces for
 Recount Thrown Out
DAVIS HALF A CITIZEN
Man Whose Vote Was Thrown Out Lives Partly In Town and Partly outsde-Bessemer Will
 Buy Cheap Ice.

Bessemer, August I.-tspeciaD-The democratic executive committee com posed of William Jackson, chairman; w. T. Kennedy. E. H. Lopez. H. J. Palmer. A R. Craddock, Sam McCauley, Mack Whitson and J. G. Johnson, met tonight to decide on the nominees for the city election.
 The result of yesterdays primary, es- peelally in the race for mayor, was un- satisfactory for both candidates on ac- count of the plurality of but one vote be- ing received by Mayor Huey. MT. Sulli- van demanded a recount of the entire vote. which was vigorously opposed by the Huey faction. It was also claimed that the vote of Joe Davis of Thompson town, was illegally thrown out. Thomp- sontown Is a small suburb of Bessemer, lying partly within and partly without the city limits. Engineers surveyed the locality this afternoon and found, 1t is stated that Davis home was on the line. His bed room is in Bessemer and the claim of the Sullivan forces Is that he is a resident of Bessemer.
 The executive committee met again last night and declared MT. Huey the demo- cratic nominee for mayor. The demand of the Sullivan forces for recount was thrown out.
 James A Pitcher, formerly manager for the Bessemer Coal and Ice company, and N B. Gray have entered into partner ship and will sell ice here for an Avondale ice factory They have reduced the price to o0 cents hundred when sold per hun dred pounds and 40 cents when sold in small pieces. This probably inaugurates general cut in prices.
 Sheriff A. w Burgin has appointed Jerry Fountain chief deputy sheriff in charge of the Bessemer division.
 After an idleness of some weeks the Bessemer rolling mill started up again yesterday with a full force.
 Last night a sneak thief entered the residence of Professor Hoffstutter at Jonesboro and stole $3O in cash. Entrance was effected through a window, which had been left open. There is no clue to the thief, who is supposed to have been a negro.
 Raymond Highheld, aged years, died last night of fever. The remains were shipped today to Georgia for interment.
 A large crowd attended the ice cream supper given by the Home Mission society of the First Methodist church in the city park tonight. Among those who assisted in serving were Mrs w. I. Long, Mrs. James H. Hard, Mrs John c. Perry, Miss Frances Read, Miss Mona Grubles Miss Grace Judson, Miss Annie Bawhow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
JUST WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN
 LOOKING FOR,

An exceptionally low rate to Colorado,
 Denver Colorado Springs or Pueblo). s24 % for the round trip. Via Frisco system. Tickets on sale August 18th only. Final return limit August 3lst. S-6-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill a 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 It. 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 Dr. Kilmers Swamp Root, the great kidney and bladder rem- edy, fulflls every wish In curing rheuma- tism, pain in the back, kidneys, llver bladder and every part of the urinary pas sage. It corrects inability to hold water and sealding pain in passing 1t. or bad eHects following use Of liquor. wine or peer, and overeomes 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- traordlnary effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for it's 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.
 You may have a sample bottle of swamp-Root the great kidney remedy, and a book that tells all about it. both sent absolutely free by mail. Address, pr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y. W hen writing be sure to mention that you read this generous offer in the Birming- nam Daily Age-Herald Don't make any but remember the name. Swamp Root. Dr. Kilners Swamp-Root. and the address, Binghamton, N. Y, on every bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12

Nothing more romantic than a boat ride by moon light at East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
Chocolate Meringue. the latest Philadelphia fad, at Stones.
LOOK! LOOK!

The finest double track road in the south-the new Ensley line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12

We make all kincs of cuts. The Age-Herald Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12

Sheriff A w Burgin has appointed Jerry Fountain chief deputy sheriff in charge of the Bessemer division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12

After an likeness of some weeks the Bessemer rolling mill started up again yesterday with a full force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12

Last night sneak thief entered the residence of Professor Hoffstutter at Jonesboro and stole $3O in cash Entrance was effected through a window which had been left open There is no clue to the thief, who is supposed to have been a negro,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-19
MADE A QUICK TRIP.
His Press Agent Says Roosevelt
Broke Records.

His Press Agent Says Roosevelt
Broke Records.
Berenda, Cal, May 1S.-President
Roosevelt broke all records for Yose-
mite Park travel when his coach came
from Yosemite to Raymond, where his
train awaited him. in ten hours act
ual travel. The distance is So miles.
The President passed last night in
camp at Bridal Veil Falls, few miles
from the postoffice at Yosemite. He
slept soundly, and when he awoke this
morning declared he had never felt
better in his life. He had lost all
appearance of being tired and his eye
was bright.
The members of his party who had
passed Saturday afternoon and Sun
day at Yosemite Joined him at the
falls Here he babe goodbye to his
guides, Lydig and Leonard, and
mounted to his seat on the coach be-
side the driver. When Berenda was
reached he found large crowd gath
cred to greet him. A special train from
Fresno brought members of the Cham
Der of Commerce and their friends, and
they warmly greeted the President as
he appeared on the rear platform of
his car. He made a brief address
thanking the people for coming to see
him
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-19
SHOOTING FOR THE TEAM.
Rifle Experts Are Contrasting at Sea
Girt.

Sea Girt, N. j., May 1S.-With
weather and shooting conditions en-
tirely satisfactory, the competition for
places on the all-American rifle team
that will be sent to Bisley. England, to
endeavor to capture the Palma trophy,
began here shortly before noon to-
day.
About two score experts with the
military rifle lined up on the range for
the allotment to targets. From this
number the team of eight will pc
chosen next Wednesday night, the
selection to be on the records made by
the competitors in the firing of to-day,
tomorrow and Wednesday,.
The excellent scores recorded to-day
have added strength to the prediction
that the all-American team will recap
ture the Palma trophy at Bisley Eng
land, July IL, next. The work of Pri-
waite George Cook of Company A, Third
Battalion, District of Columbia Ma
tional Guard, who holds the military
championship of the United States for
rifle shooting, in rolling up a total of
212 out of possible 225 to-day. is con-
sidered little short of remarkable. He
leads his nearest competitor by six
points.
Each competitor is required to fire
fifteen shots each of the three DAVIS of
the shoot at each of the three long
distance ranges, 800, 900 and 900
yards. The regulation army rife is
used.
Word was received here this evening
from England that France has entered
a team in the Palma match