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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-03-30
The Press and Banner
Wednesday, March 80, 1904.

Town Election.
The election for Mayor and one Alderman
from each Ward, was held yesterday, with
the following result:
FOB MAYOR.
Mcmillan. Dr.Thomson
Court House, l4S 70
Shops, 81 u
Factory, W
NS los
The following named Aldermen were elect.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-03-30

The State of South Carolina, County
of Abbeville, Court of Common
Pleas.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-03-30
WEST END.
Happenings and Incidents OF Week
About the City.

March 70, 1904
Miss Kate Turner left Monday for her home
In Ninety-Six after spending sometime here
the guest OF Miss Corrie Hollingsworth. .
Mf. and Mrs. Edwin Parker OF Flatwoods
were in the city Monday shopping.
Mrs. Lewis r. Bryant spent Saturday and
Sunday In Greenville. the guest OF her cou-
sin Mrs. Priestly w. Conyers.
Mrs, Marie Calhoun Baker Of Dresden, was
the guest OF Mrs. James H. Perrin last week
for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
ANOTHER RECEIVER
 IN CERAVALLO CASE
REFEREE FERGUSON FINDS
 GROUNDS IN EVIDENCE FOR SERIOUS CHARGE BROUGHT AGAINST BEssEMER MERCHANT

Some thirty or forty of the creditors of Frank Ceravallo. the bankrupt grocery merchant of Bessemer. were present in the bankruptcy court of Referee Fergu- son yesterday morning to witness the pro- eeedings against the bankrupt. T'he referee stated after hearing the additional evil dence submitted he was satisfied that the charges against Ceravallo were justified He said that he would either throw the case out of court for state prosecution or continue the administration of the estate, at the option of the creditors.
 When this announcement was made the creditors retired for a few moments for consultation, and returning announced that they would Nike to have the administra- ton continued, but desired the appoint ment of new receiver. The court sug- gested the naming of a co-receiver. as the removal of George s. Duncan as receiver would appear as a reflection upon him. To this the creditors agreed and their suggestion of J. R. Waldrop as co-receiver was concurred in
 Ceravallo was charged with the removal of a large amount of groceries from his store after he had practically been de- clared bankrupt, and Receiver Duncan testified that he had located some of the so goods that were removed prior to the be- gining of the bankruptcy proceedings.
 Referee Ferguson made a strong talk to the bankrupt after anouncing his decision. The hope was expressed that if any of the creditors had instituted criminal pro- oee,lings they would be withdrawn so that the adjudication might not be hampered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06

Capt. William A. Walker suffered a stroke of apoplexy Monday night at French Lick Springs. Ind. where he had gone for the benefit of his health. and for a while there was great anxiety among his relatives and friends here as to his condition. This anxiety was in de- gree relieved early yesterday morning up- on the receipt Of a telegram saying that he was resting better. A telegram received last night stated that Captain Walker continued to improved, and that it was thought that all indications of immediate serious results had passed
 Several members of the family of Cap tain Walker here left for French Lick yesterday to be at the sick bedside. Mrs. Walker, his wife, Porter Walker. his son. ana Dr. William NJ. Jordan his nephew. were included in this party. William NJ. walker another son. was in S. Louis in attendance upon the democratic national convention, and he has also left for In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
JUDGE YIELDS TO
 MOTHERS PLEADING
NEWSBOY WHO IS OFTEN IN TROUBLE RELEASED ON CON- OPTION THAT HE IMPROVE HIS CONDUCT.

A striking instance of the number of times some of the white boys fin Birning- ham are arrested. and the need of place to send them was Illustrated in Judge Feagins court yesterday afternoon.
 George Long, white news boy. and one of the two sons of an old widow. was in court for jerking the feet from back on his head, causing an ugly wound. It was proved that the boy had only been in court four times this year, or once every two months. His mother was there to beg for him, and pleaded that If his support was taken away from her, she could not live. It was shown in court that she was rearing the boys In build ing much frequented by women of Ill repute. and Judge Feagin gave her a severe lecture on that subject.
 Mrs. Long promised to move within a week to more healthy and moral sur roundings. and on that promise Judge Feagin kept the boy out of the reform atory. During the trial the judge called for Will Long. younger brother and asked how many times he had been in court this year. The boy replied; Only twice. There are eases pending against him, and both will be sent to the re- formatory next Wednesday if their mother has not provided home for them, and if they will not promise not to get in trouble.
 In court Judge Feagin said
 Tt is hard to decide case like this. If lock the boys up they will become criminals. If I send them to the reform atory their mother will need the 50 cents each of them can earn daily on the streets by selling papers. unc If I release them they will both get in trouble again. If I have to send the boys to the re- formatory, will have to get the charl- table organizations to take care of their mother. Such cases are common here, and they are hard to decide"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
PRELIMINARY HEARING. John T. Shugart Appears Before Judge Benners Today on Bribery Charge.

The trial of John T. Shugart attorney at law, charged with bribing, or attempt ing to bribe, a juror. is set for trial this morning before Judge I. H. Benners of the Inferior court of Birmingham. It will be recalled that MT. shugart was arrest ed several days ago on a warrant sworn out before Judge Benners by T. J. Smith, charging him with bribing J. S. Arm strong who was summoned to appear as a juror in the criminal court to try the case of Roland T. shugart, who was charged with murder in the first degree. The warrent was issued at the instance Of Solicitor Harrington P. Hefln, it be- ing charged that Mir. Shugart offered Armstrong a certain amount provided that he, Armstrong, was selected as one of the members of the jury to tsy his son, and the verdict was favorable to the defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
TELEPHONE co. TO
 ISSUE BULLETINS
THE SOUTHERN BELL EXCHANGE WILL HAVE A QUICK LONG DIS TANcE SERVICE DURING THE ST. LOUIS CONVENTION.

The Southern Bell Telephone company has arranged for long distance bulletin service from the St. Louis convention today and every day until the convention adjourns. The bulletins will be telephoned direct from the convention hall and will be issued in Birmingham immediately. Hotels, clubs. newspaper offices and other public places and citizens generally will be supplied with typewriter copies upon application.
 In addition to the bulletin service the telephone company will be prepared to answer questions about the convention over local or long distance phones. Ten extra telephone operators will be en- ployed at the local exchange during the convention for the purpose of answering all calls promptly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
BIRMINGHAM MAY
 GET LAND OFFICE Secretary of Interior War Alabama Districts consoIidat POLITICIANS INTERESTED Consolidation Would Mean DlscontInu- anoe of Two Fat Jobs-6arber
 and casiIne Said to Re
 Slated to Go.

There Is a strong probability that Bir- mingham win soon become the hsadquar- ters for another important branch of the federal government in Alabama. The announcement was recently made through the press dispatches from Wash ington that the secretary of the interior had under consideration the matter of consolidating the two public land of- fices in Alabama. These offices are now located at Montgomery and Huntsville. The statement Is made that in case of this consolidation that the headquarters of the office will be changed to Birming- ham. as this city would prove most &C., ceseable to all the districts where the government now owns lands.
 Politicians both republicans and dem ocrats. are taking considerable interest in the rumors of this consolidation It would mean the abolishment of two soft jobs under Uncle Sam, and the present republican office-holders. as well as their prospective democratic successors, are on the bench of the uneasy. r. 1 Should one of the land offices be abol- ished one of the companion offices of re- l CelYeT O1 puDllC AHOueyb WOuiu meet a like fate. The two jobs are worth from s2000 to $S0O0 per year each, with office help. The reason set forth for the consoli- dation by the secretary Of interior ,s that there is not sufficient business done by the offices in Alabama to warrant the keeping open of both.
 In republican official circles it is under stood that in case of the consolidation of the offices the official heads of Robert Barber as land registrar at Montgomery and H. V. Cashin as receiver at Hunts vile will tumble Into the basket This would leave John A Steele of Huntsville as registrar for the district of Alabama and Nathan Alexander of Montgomery as receiver. Cashn and Alexander are ne- | groes. so 1t will be seen that the pro- graInme carries with 1t an equal distribu- ton as between the two present offices. It has not been stated just when the secretary of interior will order the con- solidation but local government officials are expecting 1t at most any time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
WILLIAM A. WAL LKER ILL
 AT FRENCH LICK SPRINGS

diana to join his father Dr. Alfred Wall ker was with his father at the time of the stroke
 Captain Walker left his home here for French Lick last Friday accompanied by pr. Alfred Walker. As the result of acute indigestion and overwork his health had not been good for several weeks. but it was not thought by his friends here then that his condition was serious. and the announcement of the stroke was a severe shock to them.
 Captain Walker Is one of the most prominent lawyers In all Alabama. and the news of his serious sickness will be received with sorrow by his many friends in all sections of the state. He is the senior member Of the firm of Walker, TIL man. Campbell & Morrow.
 Captain Walker has been one of the hardest working members of the Blrming- ham bar, and to this fact is largely at tributed his breaking down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
NEGRO SHOOTS AT POLICEMAN. Policeman Shoots at the Negro--No
 One Hit.

Ed Poterfield a negro, and Policemen Hendricks and Williamson exchanged shots last night about 80 o'clock near the Williamson Iron works on First ave nue and Fourteenth street. Neither of the policemen were wounded and they did not succeed in hitting the negro. He was afterwards arrested by Policemen Enedge and Waller and charges of bur- glary and assault with intent to murder were made against him.
 It seems that Policemen Hendricks and Williamson caught the negro breaking into the Williamson Iron company's plant to steal brass. Policeman Hendricks went fin after the negro, who opened fire and then turned and ran. The policeman shot at him, but he escaped
 The negro went around the building, threw away his pistol and started away, but was caught by the other two police men. who had heard the shots fired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
zoo BOYS HOLD MEETING.
Committee Appointed to Look After
 Purchase of Additional Cage.

At meeting of the Boys Geological Garden association held yesterday after noon in the city hall a committee. consist ing of Clement Wood James Gillespie, Joe Saks and Sam clabaugh was appointed to look after the condition of affairs at the Five Points Fire Department, where the animals are temporarily kept It Is thought that another cage will have to be built.
 The following animals are being cared for at the fire department: Eight foxes, muskrat four hawks, an owl, two doves, monkey and several rabbits. It was found that the elephant fund was gradu- ally increasing and it Is hoped the neces- sary amount will be lad in a short while
 After several amendments to the con- stitution were offered by Clement Wood the meeting adjourned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
WILL DELIVER THE
 BOND ISSUE SOON
CITY COUNCIL WILL ADOPT oRDI- NANCES TONIGHT PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN DETAILS OF THE SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS.

A regular meeting of the city council will be held tonight at 8 o'clock. The ordinances drawn up by the city attorney, authorizing the city of Birmingham to turn over to A. L. Rich & Co.,, bond buy CTS of New York and Cincinnati, the re- cent issue of $20o,oOO of public schools bonds will be adopted. The ordinances will be presented by the judiciary com mlttee, and will be passed without oppo- sition. Resolutions will also be adopted, instructing the mayor and the city treas urer to affix their signatures to the bonds.
 It is expected that Mayor Drennen will leave within the next few days for New York to deliver the bonds to the purchasers. He will return to Birmingham with the funds derived from the bond sale and thls amount will be deposited in a local bank to the credit of the mayor and board of aldermen and the board of education.
 guarantee at not to exceed g per square yard in cost.
 Resolved further. That in the event the above resolution cannot be carried out. then we recommend bituminous mac adam, not to exceed s1.S0 per square yard in cost laid on concrete foundation, not less than inches In thickness, also un- der ten-year guarantee. Respectfully,
 A. l.. FULENWIDER,
 ROBERT JEMISON.
 JOHN L. RAUL.
 JOHN M. CALDWELL.
 T. c. THOMPSON,
 J. s. GILLESPY,
 ROBERT C.. REDUS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
TO AUCTION STONE.
City VIII Dispose of That on Twenty
 first Street Bridge.

At 10 o'clock Thursday morning the stone forming the abutment at the south end of Twenty-first street bridge will be sold at public auction by the city. The mayor and city engineer were instructed some time ago to sell it but have never been able to do so at private sale, so advertise the public auction.
 The stone will be sold and loaded on wagons ready to be moved. The abut- ment Is being torn to pieces preparatory to the Seaboard Air Line running It's tracks down the avenue at the end of the bridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
AMUSEMENT TS.
East Lake Casino.

The offering at the East Lake Casino this week is already proving popular, although the rainy weather of last night kept the crowd away. The Clayton, Frye and Wiley Hamilton company present varied assortment of vaudeville, some of which is very clevers They are especial ly strong in singing and dancing spe- cialties.
 Some spectacular bicycle riding Is feature of this weeks programme Many of the tricks performed are marvellous and win enthusiastic applause.
 The biograph Is showing long series of moving pictures this week. Among them are several novelties that will prove popular.
 Calman's orchestra Is furnishing music that is greatly appreciated by patrons of the Casino. The orchestra will play every night at the pavilion after the perform ance in the Casino for those who wish to dance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
WILSON BOUND OVER.
Had Purchased New Clothing With
 Money of Another.

R. H. Wilson, the young white man who was arrested several nights ago by Po- iicemen Walker and McDona1d. was yes terday bound over to the criminal court by Judge Feagin on charge of larceny of 80 from D. Q. Stone of Piper. Ala.
 It will be remembered that Stone. Will son and third young man were out see- ing the city. Stone woke up to the realiz- ation after while that he was sSo worse off than when he started, and that he had not spent it. He had one Of the trio arrested. and he in turn suggested that Wilson be arrested.
 When found. Wilson was resplendent in a new suit, new pair of shoes. new hat. and in fact, from head to foot he had pur- chased new attire. He was arrested, and in his pocket was found about ssS which he had left.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
HEAVY STREET CAR TRAFFIC. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Go. Did Big suslness on the Fourth.

More people patronized the street cars day before yesterday than on any pre- vious Fourth ,of July. Over 10000 people were handled. The only days on which more people used the cars were when a circus was in town.
 The largest traffic Monday was on the ball park line. although the East Lake and fair grounds lines did a hNvy busi- ness There was not a-single accident re- ported on the whole system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS. Meeting for Lesson Work at the Flrs, Presbyterian Church Tomorrow.

The union Of Sunday school teachers win meet in the First Presbyterian church at 10 o'clock on Thursday morning as usual. The system of graded work was begun last week, and hereafter the les son will be taught to three divisions. Miss Alice Walters taking that for the be- ginners. Miss A. l.. Williams, the pri- mary. and Mrs. White the lesson for juniors
 The round table discussion upon methods of discipline in Sunday schools was found to be too large theme for one meeting. so the questions left over from last Thurs day will be taken up tomorrow. All per sons interested in lesson work are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
cHLoRoFoRMED AND ROBBED. Enoch Smith Reports to the Police
 That He Lost $foo.

Enoch Smith, white nan living be- tween Thirty-nfth and Thirty-sixth streets in East Birmingham, reported to Chief Wier yesterday morning that he had been chloroformed and robbed of sloo Monday night at his residence.
 Smith claimed that some one entered the house and, while he was asleep, put the powerful drug under his nose and put him to sleep for several hours. while the burglar proceeded to loot the house. taking all the money he had and all his wife had.
 The police are Investigating the case. smith claimed the chloroform could be distinctly smeled at the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
RELIGIOUS RETREAT.
The Catholic Clergy of Alabama In
 Prayer and Meditation at SpringhIIl.

The Rev. Father O'Rellly left yester- day for Springhill near Mobile. where he will take part in the religious re- treat with the other Cotholic clergy of Alabama.
 The retreat began last Monday after noon and will continue until Saturday evening. It is being conducted by Bishop Allen. The exercises consist of prayer. meditation and the reading of scripture and the writings of the fathers of the early church. During the retreat the clergy are entirely shut off from the world. The rule of silence prevails no conservation being permitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
Lawn Fete Tomorrow.

Bands Nos. 5 and of the Ladies' Aid sociey of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church will give a lawn fete and baby show tomorrow from 5 to D. m. at Behren's park, corner Twelfth street and Avenue I. The proceeds will go into the church fund,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
PERSONAL.

Lee Pyle, who was recently employed at the Empire laundry, and who was for several years with the Excelsior laundry, has opered first-class steam laundry at Fayette. Ind MT. Pyle being first-class laundryman is assured of success in his rev business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
THE WEATHER.

 Washington, July Swallowing is the weather forecast for Alabama: Showers and thunder storms Wednesday and Thursday; light south winds.
 Weather Report.
 Birmingham, Tuesday. July D. Since Sunday numerous showers and thunderstorms have occurred throughout the central Mississippi, Ohio and Missouri valleys, along the lower lakes and in the southern states except the Carolinas- The heaviest amounts seem to have been along the Mississippi from Tennessee to the gulf. On Sunday heavy rains fell in Texas
 With regard to temperature 1t was slightly cooler yesterday in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Louisiana, the average maximum ranging from S4 de- grees to 92 degrees It was warmer in Georgia and the Carolinas, where the av- craze maximum was as high as 96 de- grees.
 Weather Conditions.
 Temperature and precipitation as report ed by the weather bureau for selected southern stations during "A hours ending I a. m.: Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-10

Net receipts. e752,72l bales: export to Great
Britain. 2ii2.s7i bales; to France, G5i.I04 bales;
tothe Continent. ..t,a.Z13 oales; 70 Japan 39,sil
bales: To Mexico 2bi7l baea lt85
NEW ORLEANS. LA. April a,--coTToN--
Spot cotton market, WAS quiet; sales 200 bales,
Including 5to to arrive ana 20 (. o.Esb. QUO
sta,iDllS unchanged.
Futures opened steady. Prices were un-
changed to points lower Liverpool was
disappointing and the conditions there, priyaie
dispatches said. are due to American selling.
There was some weekend liquidation BY longsi
sthix caused a slight recession but the under.
tone was good ana values later showed A good
recovery. In the trading May lost l. points
FROM he close OF yesterday at u. 81 advanced
to fl5.GD and declined ossli@H. The market
closed firm, showing net gains OF eIs ponts
Cation futures quiet and steady APRIL "a Is 50
Is 4;Iis ID; August. g14.dsfl4J: September.
.laTlI121e: October. lL.gull rs; November
lLSJailss; December, LIT bid
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-10
TWIN TOWNS.
Business and Social Life j
Leakesville- Spray.
-(speclal To- WThe Times- Dlspalteh;l !.

Especial to The Times Dispatch:)
| I,EAKSNILLE-SPRAY N, c., April p
| With the incoming OF spring may be no.
l@ticed many improvements In the proEres'-,
! slve city of Leaksville- Spray
/ The Spray WOODEN mills is doing regular.
work, and the beautiful lambs wool
| blankets made by, this new mill are in
| deed fine. All th.s machinery Is the latest
and best Improved, rendering most salts
factory work.
The Rhode Island cotton mill Is recelv-l
Ing daily the machinery for that mill
and viii begin work the LIST Of May ~,
MIR G. NJ. Fralar, late OF st. Louis,
Mo. and a large stockholder in both the
| above mills, has recently built a magnifi-
cent country home at Spray and with his
| family is resldlng here. The new addi-
Elton to the company's store has recently.
been completed and is now occupied by
l3IIall and Smith. dealers In furniture
3tlh, Spray Bank and the United States
postoffice. This is now a handsome block
or stores and offices.
The marriage OF Miss Sallie 1vie and
Mr.. Cabell Wall Will take place next
Tuesday afternoon. III the Methodist
Church, South. Both are popular young
people "a
ri Mr.. Carter Jenkins. Of Richmond Col
lcge, spent Easter with friends here.
Rev. c. A. jenkins, who has been pas
tor Of tho Baptist Church hero for tho
past year has accented call to the>
Baptist Church at Chapel Fill, n. c..
and left last Friday for Ills new field OF
Tabor. isa. E4
Through the efforts Of Rev. A. L. Stan
ford. the faithful pastor8of the Metho-5
dist Church, a new and very handsome
church is nearing completion in our,
town. Bishop Coke Smith will preach the
opening sermon in this beautiful church
OH the fourth Sunday in May.
Rev. Zensky Hinohave. student at
Trinity College. Durham, from Japan,
will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. III.
Harris, on Sunday next and will fill
tl,, pulpit OF the Methodist Church. He
I expects to leave for his native country
very soon In response to q call to join
| tho Japanese in their war with Russia.
| Mr. Hinohave is a Christian gentleman
and very interesting speaker, and would
be a full graduate Of Trinity College In
June, could he remain to complete the
course.