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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
L,caL stapIe orocerIes.

Local Staple Groceries. Corrected daily by B. F. Rcden Grocery
 Company.l Sugar-Granulated. 5hc. Flour-Fancy patent. y625; half patent $5.75
 Coffee - Green. 10Q13c; Arbuckles. Porto Rico. Mas0 Meat-Dry saIted ribs, 97sc; dry salted rib bellies, 10Ac; hams fancy, 1Sasc; me- dium, 12%c; extra clears, elsc; bacon bel lies. 11Hc. Lard-Leaf, Sssc Compound Lard-Snowdrift, 7&c Mol o,ssses-CeDtriRugai. I5US5o; 'TSa house. l0c: Georgia cane. aac. Beans-Navy. s2.4O per bushei; Lima' DC pound
 Pearl Grits-92 pounds. sf.e0
 Feed Stuff. Alea4--Sojted, $l.20Ql.25. Hay-Per toI,. timothy. No. 1. Sl6; clover, mixed. s14.50; Johnson grass. sl1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
Treasury Statement.

Washington, October 11.-Today's treas ury balances exclusive of the gold re- serve show Available cash balance s146,- 947.959: gold, SIS, 343, 903
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12

Fast trains Nos. 1 and will stoa at reo1lIar schedule points north of Hatties- burg. but will not stop at any point south Inf Hattlesburg except Mante.
 Al Jackson-close connection made with 1,linoIs Central trains, Yazco and Missis- sIppi Valley trains. and Alabama and yicksburg trains for Memphir, St. Louis. Chicago and Cincinnati and all other northern and northeastern points. At Hattiesburg-close connection made with New Orleans and Northeastern trains. Mississippi Central P & l.. R) trains. and Mobile. Jackson ard Kansas City trains.
 At Gulfport-Close connection made with Louisville and Nashville trains. Parlo- car between Jackson and Gulf port trains. Nos. and I.
 For further information apply 10
 s. D. BOYLSTON.
 General Passenger Agent.
 Gulfport. Mss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
The Coffee Market.

New York, October u.-Coffee, spot Rio steady; No. invoice, Ss; mild quiet.
 Futures opened steady, unchanged on all positions except September which was 5 points lower European markets were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
Seaboard Air Line.

Baltimore, Md. October 1.--Seaboard Air Line common. 151sQ16A; do preferred 32@321s. Atlantic Coast Line common, 134Q135.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
cothran & Co.'S Market Letter.

Cotton--January ran up to 10.38 again this morning after selling at 1925 early and then broke to 1928
 There was very little outside business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
Virginla-caroIina Company.

New York, Oct1per 11.-Virginia- Caro- lima Chemical company, closing 33i1; dc preferred, closing, 1vOA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12

The Aee-Herald Engraving Depart ment makes rood cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12

The Ase-Herald Engraving ospart ment makes : ,od eastD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12

DEALER IN UNLISTED s CURITIES of Railroads and Other Corporations in the United States and elsewhere.
 FREDERIC H. HATCH, 30 Broad Street, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
RAILWAY SCHEDULES

Showing the arrival and departure o( passenger trains at the union statioa. Birmingham;
 Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
BIRMINGHAM AND ATLANTIC R. R.

Read Down. Read Up No. 1. No. 3. No. 2 No. L am p.m am. pm 7:2O $500 Lv. .Talladega. Ar 10:19 7:45 s:S5 s:52 Lv. Per City...L $50 6:30 9:5S 10;05 Ar. .Bir' gham- -L- C:lO 0a5 Close connections made at Talladega with Eastern cf abama to Pyr!ton. Trains Nos 9l and 9S daily. All others daily except Sunday.
 J. F. FLEETWOOD. c. P. A John c. Soley. General Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12

Commencing Monday, Oct. 10th, South Bessemer Cars will turn in goth St. in- stead of 2lst St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
TAKE
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad Co.,.

Through Gulfport-M Memphis Sleeper. Lv. Gulfp't $50 pm Ar. Memp's TAO am Lv Memp's 11:00 pm Ar Gulfp't 1l:O am
 Two trains daily each way between Jackson and Gulfport. lhree trains daily eacn way between Hattiesburg and Guh- |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-12
cARRoLLToN SHORT LINE RAIL
 WAY COMPANY,

TO CafIOIlt1n and otanseIs Ala, VIA
 Reform. Ala
 Mo- 2 No. L il 70 am Leave Carrolltor. Arrive 4:05 pm Il zO n Leave St sel. .--iyS 3:4o pm Il 40 am Arrive Reform. Leave 8 :25 pm
 JNHE T. COCHRANE,
 Pres. and Gen'l Manager,
 carrollton. Ala
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ING, PRESIDENT.
 j. Ii. BARR, Vlce-Presldenf. A. R. FORSYTH, Assistant Cashier. r, Moore, E. F.. Tutwiler, W. s. Brown, F, D. Nabers, :. H. Moltons Robert ssslnuer, Walker Percy, F. M. Jackson.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
SITUATION STILL
 GETTING BRIGHTER
INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY AT BES- SEMER IS STEADILY INcREAS- ING-MORE PLANTS ARE TO BE STARTED-oTHER NEWS.

Bessemer October 20.-(SpeciaD-Th in dustrial situation of Bessemer is getting brighter every day. The payrolls are in- creasing rapidly and the business condi- tions showed a mark improvement this month over last month. Two of the five furnaces in this division, owned by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway com pany are in blast, and two more will be relighted within the next few days.
 At Woodward the situation is brighter than it has been since the resumption of work. The two furnaces are turning out pig iron in large volumes and the output of the mines are very satisfactory. No. 8 furnace of the Woodwara company is fast nearing completion, and will be In hlast by January l.
 It is stated that the force of workmen at the Bessemer rolling mills and the Blue Creek mines of the Tennessee company continues to show a steady increase. The rolling mills were closed several months ago on account of a strike of the roller workmen, but was started up several weeks ago. and has since been in almost constant operation.
 The Blue Creek mines have been in op- eration for several weeks, and the output is gaining rapidly every week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
MINE WORKERS TO
 HAVE A BIG RALLY
PRATT CITY LOCAL WILL PARADE AND LISTEN TO SPEECHES SAT URDAY MoRNING-PERSoN AND GENERAL NEWS.

Pratt City, October 20.-(Special)-T mine workers of Pratt City are making preparations to hold a big rally in this city next Saturday morning. All the miners in the district e~ill be invited to attend, and prominent officials of the or ganization will address the meeting.
 A committee has been appointed to ar- range for a mammoth parade through the main streets of the city Saturday morn- ing. Banners and streamers will repre- sent the different issues that the miners are contending for and an effort Is being made to have every miner in this local take part in the parade Two brass bands will also enliven the occasion with music. The speaking will take place at the city hall
 The striking miners were given another weeks supply of provisions today. The men seem to be doing finely and appear in good spirits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
A. J. Slaughter Is Dead.

Tuscaloosa October 2O-(Special)-A J. Slaughter, an old and highly esteemed citizen, died yesterday after a brief ill., ness. He has not been in robust health for somewhile, but his death was due to pneumonia, which he contracted last Friday He was 72 years of age and had been a resident of Tuscaloosa for a number of years, coming here from Mis- sissippi He was a Mason, a Knight of Honor and brave Confederate veteran He is survived by his wife. Since early childhood he had been a member of the Baptist church, and the services were conducted this morning at 10 o'clock by the Rev. L. o. Dawson, and he was in- tered with Masonic honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
WAS BRILLIANT WEDDING.
IT. w. Christian and Miss Saidee Hes
 ter Are United in Matrimony.

Tuscaloosa, October 20-(Special.) .)-One of the most brilliant weddings that has ever taken place here occurred last eve ming at half past eight o'clock at the Methodist church, the contracting par ties being T. w. Christian and Miss sai- dee Hester. The church which was ex- qusitely decorated, was filled to it's ca- pacity with friends of the couple. Just before the entrance of the bridal party Mrs. T. A. Hargrove sang Always. .
 The color scheme of the wedding was pink and white and the bridesmaids wore exGuisite toilets of white net and silk, with pink gloves, pink liberty satin sashe and cared punches of pink chry- santhemums tied with pink satin rib- bon.- The white ribbon seats were pre- sided over by little Miss Lucille Hester and Master William Fuller Prince The bridal party entered the church to the strains of Lohengrins wedding march In the following order: Dr. J. E. Hutchison and Miss Mary Emily Fftts; Dr. J. B. Farrior and Miss -jettie Hays; W. D. Hays and Miss Abbie Fitch Searcy; Joe Searcy and Miss Annabell Pearson; M. T. Ormond and Miss Jean McCoryey; T. J. I1ill and Miss -ary HeWell NaDorS, W. J. Hester and Miss Bertha Prowell; V. Hugo Friedman and Miss Abbie Scar cy; matron of honor, Mrs. Henry B. Fos- ter, sister of the bride; Miss Eddiemae Hester. maid of honor.
 The bride, who entered on the arm of her brother, Judge Henry B. Roster wore a superb toilet of liberty satin over silk with trimmings of old point lace and chiffon. Her vel. was caught up with orange blossoms and her only ornament was handsome par pin with three soli- taires, the gift of the grooms parents She carried shower bouquet of white carnations and maiden hair ferns. I'm mediately after the ceremony an elegant reception was given at the residence oi Judge and Mrs. Henry Bacon Foster
 MT. and Mrs Christian left on the mid night train for several points in the east and Canada. They will be absent six weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Little Miss LockIow Entertained.

Yesterday afternoon at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. B. Locklew on East Highlands. little Edna Locklew delightfully."- entertained number of her young friends, the occasion being her fifth birthday
 The affair was charming and Miss Ed ma was the recipient of a number of handsome presents. During the after noon refreshments were served.
 The guests present were Sarah Page, Lottie Page, Minnine Britain, Irene Bus by, Mabel Lovelady, Miriam Lovelady. Annie Martin, Lucille Martin, Jenel Barnes. Grady Chamblee, Cecil Collins Louis Collins, Annie Merkle, Emma Stafford, Clifford Stafford, J. C. Mitchell, John Lee Cook Mattie B. Paine, Aubura Woods, Lena Merkle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Personal and General.

The St. Agnes guild of the Trinity Epls- copal church was entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. w. G. Edwards at the home of Dr. J. w. Carter. It was decided to commence preparations at once to hold a bazaar at some early date for the bene- fit of the guild.
 Protracted services were begun yester- day evening at the First Presbyterian church, the Rev. Dr. L. s. Handley of Birmingham, who will conduct the ser vices, preached an able and eloquent ser mon last night.
 Alderman H. F. Mundes is confined to his room by Illness.
 MT. J. A. Pitcher has returned from a trip to Tennessee.
 MT. and Mrs. H. D. Keith have returned from a visit to the worlds fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Cured of Asthma After Years of Terrible Suffering.

Mary Josephine Bezy, Floyd Knob, Ind, writes: After suffering untold agonies for 32 years from Asthma, was cured by Schiffmann's Asthma Cure. fused to be so bad that could not move without help, but can now do all my own work" Another writes: My little boy7 years old has been @ sufferer for several years, some- times 60 bad of thatwe could not hold him In bed, expecting any moment for him to breathe his last. Doctors did him no good and we had almost given up in despair, when through accident we heard of Schiff- mann's Asthma Cure, tried it and 1t almost instantly relieved him." Mrs. D. c. Harris, Elbow P. O., Va.
 Sold by all druggists at soc and sl.00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Personal and General.

MT. T. H. Moore has returned home ar ter a several weeks trip in Tuscaloosa county, where he has been looking af- ter business interests
 Dr. Drake Fonville left today for New Orleans where he will enter the med ical department of Tulane university.
 The Thread of the Story club met this afternoon at the ho.ae of MT. and Mrs. J. H. Eubank.
 MT. w. H. Wilson and Miss Francis Mcclure were quietly married this even ing at 8 o'clock at the home Of the bride on Twenty-fourth street and Avenue F, The ceremony was impressively performed by the Rev. Dr. de Ovies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Personal and General.

Alderman J. A. Kirk and Mir Frank Jefferies have returned from a fishing trip to Mobile.
 Dr. and Mrs. Brown left today for St.. Louis to visit the worlds fair.
 Dr. J. B. Stagg is in Palos looking af- ter business interests.
 Miss Francis Fitzhush of Blount Springs Is the guest of Mrs. R. F. Mosely.
 Mrs. J. C. Nelms will entertain the Ladies' Aid society of the First Cumber- land Presbyterian church of Ensley at her home on Fourth street, this city, next Monday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21

arov,ded 5Oo.OOO more tags this year than ist Tbese tags form a tax. They cost .,.a .il.''' ,,,anufacturer cents apiece and he ,,.t ~ put one on each package of 9O a,,,ds of fertilizer made. The 30O00O rost the state 50 cents thousands
 To Open the River.
 In a letter to the Mobile Commercial club Congressman John H. Bankheal, ',aar,,ber u,so' of the rivers and harbors com ,,,,+tao of the lower house of congress. says That he realizes the importance of gattin0 McGrew shoals looked after in the Tombigbee and will have that in r,Ind when he asks for appropriations next session.
 eve hope" writes Congressman Bank head .to secure appropriation in the nevt river and harbor's bill sufficient to comnlete the Tombigbee from Demopo- lis to Mobile which includes two locks above MeGrew's shoals. In event We should be unable to secure so large an appropriation, as 1t would require about $1.0O0,OO0, l shall favor cohpleuon of locks at McGrew's shoals at any event. and I have no doubt that MT: Iaylor' {, Congressman c. " Taylor from the First district) will agree with me in this view"
 More than ordinary interest attaches
 
 to this work Tor the whole state. By this route, the Warrior being the feeder, it is expected that the minerals and man. ufactured articles from iron and steel in the Birmingham district, are to be floated to Mobile and then into the open sea. Big coal mines are being opened in Tuscaloosa county in anticipation of this river being opened to Mobile and the prospect had much to do with build lnnCq. a l-- ing iron.
 Railroad Speculation.
 Mobile hears a rumor that is given credence that railroad IS to be built from Shreveport, La, to Mobile, via Hat tiesburg Miss, behind which the Rock Island Frisco is said to have planted it. self. It is further rumored that the line is to be, called the Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas that it has secured termi- nals in Mobile; will build shops and pier reaching out to the channel. Color is lent to the stories by the presence in the territory of many surveyors who measure and say nothing.
 After Grain Elevator.
 Roy de Pew of the Mobile and Ohio railroad went through Montgomery the day before yesterday with T. P. Williams or MeIupillSt W. II. rilAHuSH Ol NiNho- burg, T. W. Seals of St. Louis. He was escorting them to Mobile to show them the great advantages there for modern grain elevator. B. M. Flippen, export agent of the same company, joined the party in Mobile. The whole situation was discussed. Figures of the business of the port and the amount of grain from far and near that might be anticipated were shown and discussed, and the visitors went home very much impressed with the outlook It Is quite likely that an elevator will be built in short time as a result of the investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Interest in Club Meeting.

Considerable interest is being mani fested in the meeting of the Commercial club tomorrow night at the public libra ry. The club Is working vigorously for several projects that will be conducive to the business and industrial welfare of Pratt City if they are carried out. The most important question that is now be- ing agitated by the club is the fight for the 5-cent car fare from Pratt City to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Mrs. J. V. Brown Dies.

Tuscaloosa, October 2o.-(Special)-The death of Mrs. J. V. Brown occurred at her residence yesterday morning near the Mobile and Ohio depot She had been a resident of Tuscaloosa for about three years, and had been in falling health for somewhile. She was about thirty years of age and is survived by husband and several children. The body was taken to Georgia for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
To Start Coke Ovens.

Preparations are being made to start up the coke ovens at furnaces Nos. 1 and g. Coal is being piled up at the ovens, and the men getting everything in shape for reighting. The furnaces are also be- ing put in shape for operation.
 Two furnaces in this Bessemer division are already in blast, and the indications are that before November 1 four of the Tennessee company's plants will be turn ing out pig iron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Another Club Organized.

A club which has been dubbed the "Knockers," was organized tonight and the following candidates endorsed for al- remen: First ward w. owen and frank Thompson; Second ward, Dr. w. w. Me Tyierre and James Brienton; Third ward. I w. Clayton and Edgar Keenon; Fourth ward. J. deFuniak and w. T. Se>le; Fifth ward, James Donaldson and F. O. Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Council Fails to Meet.

The mayor and aldermen did not meet In regular session tonight on account of a quorum not being present. There is no probability of especial session being called and the next regular ses- sion will not be held until next month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Sessions Largely Attended.

Today's sessions of the Bessemer Bap- tist association, that is meeting at the Jonesboro Baptist church, were largely attended A number of visiting preachers were present and the discussions were lis- tened to with much interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
PRIMARY IS CALLED BY THE COMMITTEE November 22 is the Date Set
 aI EnSIey. MAJORITY RULE ADOPTED City Democratic Executive Committee Holds a Busy session-Plurality
 Rule Is Lost After a
 Tie Vote.
MAJORITY RULE ADOPTED

Ensley, October 20.-(Special.)-The city democratic executive committee met to- night and called municipal primary to nominate city officials on November z The majority rule was adopted and lhe run off set for December 6. The appoint- ment of the registrars, the appointment of managers and other details were left with the subcommittee.
 Chairman c. II. Mandy called the meeting to order in the council chamber tonight at o'clock, the following mem. bers answering to their names: Romaine Boyd D. B. Bird E. w. Wood, F. M. slye and George Welch. After the min utes of the previous meeting had been read and the several committees pres ent had concluded their appeals, on mo- ton the committee went into executive session.
 The report of the subcommittee, com prising Captain Romaine Boyd, E. w. Wood and F. M. Slye, was taken up by sections and adopted, with the exception of a clause each in the fifth and sixth sections. The report of the committee providing for the plurality rule and that no candidate shall be declared elected un- less he receives 40 per cent. of the votes passed was lost by tie vote, the chair voting against the clause. The clause pro- yiding that all fees not used for expenses be returned to the several candidates was lost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Minor Matter.

From the Now York Sun.
 Father-But he can't keep the wolf from the door.
 Daughter-I don't care; he kept the mouse from the chair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
PERSONAL.

The many friends of J. D. Chichester are glad to learn his condition is very much improved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Wanted-A young man to act in the capacity of Floor Walker. Louls SakS.

I'll see you at the rink this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Fertilizer Tags Received.

The state department of agriculture has received 3,000, 900 fertilizer tags to be used in the output of next year. While the season is supposed to open for their sale October 1, it really does not become ac- tive until the 1st of January. Anticipating an increase in demand the department has
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-05-25
UNDER THE GUILLOTINE.
Inspiration of a Frenchman in the
London Chamber of Horrors That
Proved Uncomfortable.

There is story of a CHASTITY quar-
ter of an hour once passed by a
young Partisan who wandered into
the Chamber of Horrors" at wax
works show in London, says the ST.
Louis Post-Dispatch. Finding him
self alone, he was siezed with an in
spiration. What glorious thing to
put his neck under the guillotine
where had rested the neck of Marie
Antoinette! He lay down, touched
a spring and closed the collar. But
how was he to release himself? If
he touched the wrong spring the fatal
axe might descend. Unable to speak
| a word of English, he yelled Justify
for help in French, and before long
crowd of visitors led by an attend
ant came on the scene. The guide
was a bit of linguist and saw an
opportunity with himself as master
of the situation. lie at once began a
practical lecture on the guillotine, in
terrupting his remarks with little
! asides in French to the indignant vic
tim, asking him to scream louder or
writhe more agonizingly. "How well
he acts!" exclaimed the gratified on
lockers. Finally the Partisan was re-
leased, and, answering the applause
with maledictions, fed, leaving his
hat behind
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-05-25
OF that firm but light natur. which

Of that firm but light naturs which
marks the apex of the bakers art.
In the search for suitable timber.
Sidney Hammond had chopped down
tree containing a store of honey,
and made the further discovery that
tropical bees are stingless Fresh
bread and honey were a notable addi-
ton to the menu of Social Island,
and Mr.. Pence was awarded no end
OF praise. So thoroughly was he
relnstated in the good opinion of the
colony that it was agreed that all
should make a trip to the ruined city,
and help bring into camp the gold
idols which had been discovered by
Vincent and Mr.. Pence In fact, they
| made two trips, and reduced the sup
ply to such an extent that the OWL
ers of the gold were able to recover
the remaining idols at their leisure
At Mr.. Fences request these images
were placed in his room, and he
watched them with vigilance as
If this tropical wilderness were in
tested with professional burglars.
In accordance with Sidney Ham
mond's suggestion, a watch was
maintained on top of the big rock
overlooking the ocean, where the
| flagstaff had been erected. Mr.. Car
mody was assigned to this duty on
Saturday. He rowed across the lake
in the early morning, taking with
him rifle, book. and luncheon.
After about two hours had elapsed
sail showed on the southeastern
sea-rim! 1t was low down in the wa
| tiers, but the air was wonderfully
clear, and he could see that it was a
large three-masted vessel. More than
that, it was coming in his direction.
Mr.. Carmody watched the craft in
tently and ate his luncheon. The
ship was now perceptibly nearer.
With the glass he saw that it was a
brigantine; square rugged on the
fore mast and schooner rugged on
the main and mizzen masts. Then
the craft took a long tack out to
sea and nearly disappeared, but it
turned again and rapidly headed in a
northwesterly direction. Mile by
mile it approached, until with the
glass he saw the sailors on her decks
| ITO Be Continued