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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
NEW BANK BUILT.
Structure In Faunsdae Will Soon Be
 Completed.

Faunsdale, May 5.-(speclai Work is being done on the new bank building here which Is to be owned and occupied by the Watkins Mercantile and Banking company of this place. IL s being built on one of the incest lots in town, directly opposite the two story brick building of Bailey Bros.
 The building is to be one story. con- tans large vault and when finished will be as well equipped IS any bank of its size in this part or the state. It is rumored that c. II. Mckee Is going to build brick storehouse here soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06

mouth l took a knife from my pocket and opened It. Essie tried 10 seI II from me The knife was In my sore right hand and l knew if Essie got 1t she would take my life. | did not know what to do. l did not want to cur her I then changed the knife to my other hand and when she again tried to get It. I cut her. l did not know what to do. 1 was bloody all oyer. Something said to me: Put the knife in her hand, 1t Will look like suicide and I did so"
 Mrs. Powell said she had at various times quarreed with the gfrf and on one occasion she told her she must leave the house if she did not conduct herself more beeomingly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
HAD LARGE FUNERAL.
Remains of John Hartsook Are Laid
 to Rest.

Blocton, May 5.-tSpecial) )-The funeral services of John Hartsook were held in the Methodist church this afternoon at o'clock, after which his remains were inferred at Mount Carmel cemetery He was buried with Odd Fellowship honors
 The procession which followed his re- mains was at least a mile in length. It will be remembered that the deceased was shot by Hugh Watson Monday even ing, from the effects of which he died during the night. It is estimated that about 1000 people attended his funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
KILLED IN RUNAWAY.
Prominent Young Man in Tennessee
 Thrown From Wagon.

Huntsville. May 5.-(Special. )-Friends in Huntsville have been notified of the tragic death of Morgan Hampton a prominent young man of Lincoln coun- ty, Tennessee, whose body was found on the roadside between Fayetteville and Kelso. Hampton was thrown out of his wagon by a runaway team and died in the road.
 Nobody saw the accident, and he evil dently lived a considerable time. He had taken off his coat and laid it under his head as a pillow. The young man was a son of Dr. M. D. Hampton of Kelso, one of the best known citizens of Lincoln county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
WANT ELECTRIC LINE.
Lewisburg Citizens Will Approach the
 B. R., L. & p. Go.

Lewisburg, May 5.-(SpeciaI) )-There was a meeting of the citizens of this place for the purpose of trying to get the electric car line extended to our town.
 The meeting was well attended and a deep interest was taken in the move by the leading people. A chairman was elected to act and was instructed to ap- point a committee of five to confer with the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company as soon as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
To Establish Experiment Farm.

Huntsville, May 5.-(Special)-To can slider the matter of establishing an expe- riment farm in Madison county, Profess sor Spillman of the department of agri- culture at Washington will visit Hunts vile this month in company with Pro- lessor Duggar of the Auburn station The Farmers club here has been work ing for the location of an experiment farm during the past month or two and several offers of fine sites have been made for the purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
MAJOR ADKINS DIES.
Was Prominent Man In Affairs of Gull
 man County.

CulIman, May 5.-Major Hiram Adkins died at his home here last night at the age of ii years. after a long illness. He was very prominent man, having been at one time sheriff of this county and was United States deputy marshal under President Cleveland The funeral will take place tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
Recruiting Station Established.

Huntsville, May 5.-(Special.)- )-An army recruiting station has been established here and during the past few days twen- ty-five young men have been enlisted and seventy-five or more rejected. Reavis o'Neal a son of R. l.. ONeal, editor of he Mercury, and Wheeler Mitchell, son of William Mitchell, chief of night police, have enlisted for service in the Philip pines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
BIG BUILDING HAS
 A NARROW ESCAPE
GADSDEN'S ONLY SkYSCRAPER IS SAVED BY QUICK WORk-PAS- TORS HOLDING TEMPERANCE RALLY THIS WEEK.

Gadsden, May 5.-(Special.) .)-Gadsden's from what might have been a serious con- fagration last night about S:3O. Some one in passing discovered that an awning
 over a window in the third floor over
 the corner was in flames, and was rapidly gaining headway. MT. Stocks, owner of
 the Stocks building, was in his office and
 was notified. He rushed up to the office, broke open the door, and with a bucket of ,, water extinguished the flames. The theory is that some one in the hall
 of the K. of P. or Elks' hall thoughtessly
 threw a lighted cigar out of the window
 which lodged in the awning and set it on
 fire. The wind was blowing a gale, and if the fire had been later in the night
 there is no telling what might have hap
 pened.
 The Pastors society of this city held temperance rally this week, at which Col.
 w. R. Dortch made a prohibition talk
 and Col. A. E. Goodhue made a talk
 along the line of Young Mems Christian ] Temperance association, Carnegie library and city parks. At this mass meeting,
 which was well attended a committee composed of Col w. R. Dotch, Col. A. E. GO0unue, capt. J. M. ElllOtt, Jr., Judge
 J. H. Disque and A T. Stocks was ap- pointed to take up the matter of temper
 ance and push the organization of the
 Y. M. c. A.
 News has reached Gadsden of another murder committed in Marshall county last Sunday in Honey Comb valley. near the county line. Two men named Edmondson and Walls had been at daggers points for some weeks, and last Sunday morning Walls waylaid Edmondson while he was
 en route to church and knocked him down with a pair of brass knucks. Ed mondson who was armed with double
 barrel shotgun, arose ana snot Walls in the back as he was running off, bring ing him to the ground and causing al- most instant death.
 As Edmondson was leaving the scene of the trouble brother of Walls shot at him three times, but without striking him.
 Edmondson surrendered and is in jail at Guntersville, where he has employed counsel and will have preliminary hear ing Tn a w weeks.
 Hon. John l.. Burnett. congressman from the Seventh congressional district,
 and who was recently nominated for an- other term in congress, has arrived home from Washington and will remain here until next December.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
BESSEMER FANS
 GREATLY EXCITED
MUCH INTEREST BEING TAKEN IN PROPOSED BALL TEAM AND GOOD PLAYERS WILL BE SE- CURED-oTHER NEWS.

Bessemer. May 5.-(Speclal )-B Bessemer has the ball fever. The prospects Of the city becoming member Of the Tri-State league is very pleasing to the lovers of the national game. Smith Eidge. the manager states that he will have a wln- ming team and that the pennant Is sure to fly from a flag pole somewhere near the city hall. MT Eldge has gone to work in earnest and 1t understood that he has signed two catchers, an infield and outfeld. It is also rumored that he has his eye on three gooG pitchers who will be signed some time this week.
 When seen today relative to the men that will wear the Bessemer uniform this year, Manager Eidge said We will not be able to announce the members of our team until Saturday You can say, however, that we will have a winning team"
 The towns that have been granted fran chises in the Tri-State league are: Bes- semer, Anniston Knoxville, Decatur, Chattanooga Sheffield and Columbia. All of these are good ball towns, which will insure the success of the new league. The Sixteenth street park where the
  overhauled and put in splndid condition. The grandstand has been enlarged and the bleaehers practically rebuilt. The park is only two blocks rom the car line and in easy walking distance from the business portion of the city.
 Alabama Company Changes.
 Rose Huey, formerly paymaster for the Alabama Steel and Wire company at Virginia Mines, has been promoted to position at the company's rod mill at Ensley. MT. Huey is succeeded by Alex ander Nelson. formerly with the Central Iron and Coal company at Tuscaloosa.
 Ball Game Exciting.
 The Macon, Ga. negro baseball team defeated the Bessemer negroes this after noon by a score of to 4. The game was played at the ball park on the North Bessemer car line.
 Special cars were run from Bessemer and Birmingham and every available place in the park was taken. All the nearby tree tops were filled and the negroes crowded all around the grounds. unable to get in. The game was very exciting and interspersed with the usual squabbling.
 Bruce Majors Badly Burned.
 Bruce Nabors was badly burned this morning while starting a fire at his home on Fifth avenue He was using gasoline in starting the blaze when it flashed up, burning him about the face and head.
 Personal and General.
 Hugh Adams of Mississippi is in the city looking after business interests.
 Mrs. Arthur c. Belden delightfully."- en- tertained a number of her friends last night at her home on Seventeenth street. MT. J. M. Bridges of Montgomery is at the Grand hotel
 MT. J. A. Moncrief and Mrs. Charles Patillo of Birmingham were in the city today.
 Chandler Davis.
 MT Allen Chandler and Miss Jamie Davis were quietly married yesterday af- ternoon at o'clock at the residence of MT. and Mrs. J. M. Crook The cere- mony was performed by the Rev D. P Taylor. Miss Davis was guest of MT and Mrs. Crook, her home being at Mas cot. MT. and Mrs. Chandler will reside at Avondale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
WINTER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Points in Florida, Nassau
 and Cuba.

Southern railway will have on sale daily until April 30. round trip winter excursion tickets to principal resorts in Florida, Nassau and Cuba, at greatly reduced rates. Final limit May S1. 1904 Through Pullman sleeping ear Birmingham to Jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled winter Homes in Summer Lands" For reservation. detailed information, etc., apply passenger office Morris hotel building. Telephone 617,
 J. O, LUSK, 11-26-tf District Passenger Agent,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
Hungarian Novelist Dies.

Budapest. May 5.-Mauris Jokai. the Hungarian novelist, who was recently reported seriously i'll, died this evening from inflammation of the lungs. He was 79 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
Social and Personal.

The Rev. Dr. George w. Read and family will leave next week for a ten days trip to the worlds fair at St Louls
 MT J. H. Perkins has recovered from his recent Illness, and is able to resume his duties again.
 MT. F. G. Fonvile has removed into his new residence on Palmer Terrace.
 The special meeting of the board of trade that was to be held yesterday even ing was postponed until later date.
 Joseph T. Jenkins of Columbus Ga Was in the Steel City today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
2OOxl0O on Belt line; fine location for coal and lumber yard. Address Belt, care Age e-Herald.

IL pays to cook with Gas,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
Sewerage IS Progressing.

The work on the new sanitary and storm sewers is being pushed with rapidity. It looks as if the contractors for the sani- tary sewers will complete that system a few months earlier than the contract cal Us for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06

You'd like cooking with Gas,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06

The Age-HeraId Engraving Depart. ment makes good cuts,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
Festival a Success.

The strawberry festival given by the ladies Of the First Methodist church in l the office building was a highly success l ful affair. A large crowd was in attend- ance, and a neat sum was realized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
Chandler Davis.

MT. Allen Chandler and Miss Jamie Davis were quietly married yesterday af- ternoon at o'clock at the residence of MT. and Mrs. J. M. Crook The cere- mony was performed by the Rev. D. P. Taylor Miss Davis was a guest of MT. and Mrs. Crook. her home being at Mas cot. MT. and Mrs. Chandler will reside at AVondale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
Alabama Company Changes.

Rose Huey, formerly paymaster for the Alabama Steel and Wire company at Virginia Mines, has been promoted to a position at the companys rod mill at Ensley MT Huey is succeeded by Alex ander Nelson. formerly with the Central Iron and Coal company at Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
Council Holds Short Session.

The mayor and aldermen were in ses- sion tonight less than three-quarters of an hour and no business was transacted out of the regular routine.
 Mayor Scott and Aldermen Rodgers sherman, Cussick, Phillips. McTyiere and Hollingsworth were present The city ofhclals submitted their monthly reports for April which were adopted The monthly payroll was read and ordered paid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
ROD MILL STARTS UP THIS MORNING Contract for Water is Signed
 at EnsIey. ALL TROUBLES ARE ENDED It Is Now Believed That the Big Plant Will Be Operated Without Fur
 ther Shutdowns-Ens-
 ley News.
ALL TROUBLES ARE ENDED

Ensley, May 5.-(Special 1.-The officials of the Alabama Steel and Wire company and the Birmingham Water Works com pany have reached an agreement as to water supply and the rod mill which has been closed down since last Tuesday will resume operations in the morning
 The industry was shut down on account of the water in the cistern of the Tenn essee company that supplied the plant, getting too low to furnish water for both the steel plant and the rod mill This condition of affairs was brought about by the continued dry weather
 The Tennessee company notified the of ficials of the rod mill that it could no longer supply the plant with water and the mill had to be shut down pending the signing of a contract with the Birming- ham Water Works company. All ar engagements were perfected with the water works company this morning. At once preparations were begun to make the nee essary connections and all the machinery was put in shape to begin work It is thought that all the arrangements will be completed tonight, in time for the mill to start up in the morning at O clock.
 The plant gives employment to between 2OOO and 2500 men. large number of whom are skilled workmen. The people of Ensley are very much elated and the opinion prevails that the mill will oper- ate from now on without cessation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06

Hon. John l.. Burnett. congressman from the Seventh congressional district, and who was recently nominated for an- other term in congress, has arrived home from Washington and will remain here until next December
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-28

Ripe wild Strawberries are plenti-
full on the island.
Mrs. c. II. Gift and daughter Bes-
sic went to Bellingham Tuesday.
Miss Edith Gift is home from Bell
ingham for a visit with her parents,
Chas. lifts garden looks fine. He
usually has the best garden on the
island
Mrs. Henry Glossop is back from
Seattle Her daughter, Mrs. Mill
man, is much better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos Graham and
son Albion, of Richardson, and Mrs.
Newton Jones, of Everett, spent a
few days of last week as guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs, Grant Jones.
An epidemic of whooping cough Is
affecting the young folks and children
of the island Nearly every member
of the school has it. Little Ethel
Jones, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Grant Jones, ruptured blood-vessel
near the eye while coughing Monday
evening.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-28
San Juan Island
SAN JUAN VALLEY
Outside Of County seat

Stafford Mortified returned from
Victoria Monday.
|. Katz returned to Port Town
send Thursday after short business
visit ON the island,
The San Juan base ball club has re.
ceived challenge for game from a
Tacoma amateur team
Mrs. JOS. German and Mrs. p.
German have returned from a two
weeks visit in Beilingham,
Claus Schman has retu ned tC
Orcas island after spending a week
with his parents here. He was laid
up with a sprained ankle.
c. NJ. Tucker returned Monday
from a visit in Port Townsend, ac-
companied by his nephew Clarence,
who will spend the summer here.
There will be a game Of base bal
Sunday afternoon at TIE Corners be
tween the San Juan and Orcas teams
The game last Sunday between the
regular and second nine resulted in {
/ score of 80 to 6 in favor Of the reg
. u'Srs,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-28
WEST FOUND

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Smedburg,
last Monday, a girl
MIR. Shut had the misfortune to
lose one of his horses Sunday.
Miss Pearl Adkins left for Boiling
ham Tuesday, after spending a week
at home
Mr. and Mrs. LlewoIlyn Dudley re-
turned Tuesday from their honey
moon trip
Chase Bros. are doing a large bust
ness, judging from the number of logs
consumed.
Wild Strawberries are now ripe
and the early varieties Of tame Der
ries win soon be ready to ship.
Several eighth grade pupils took
the examination here last week.
Miss Evelyn Nichols was the ex-
umner.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-28
EAST SOUND

Mrs. Chas. A. Darling, OF Boiling
hum. is the guest Of Mrs. Tempiin
It's week,
Misses Ethel and Cora Burroughs
left the middle of the week for a visit
wi!A Seattle friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Houstin, Of Cincin-
ultti. Ohio, have been visiting Mr.
uoustiu's sister, Mrs. Massey,
DR.. Gcoghegan, Of BciImgham, was
here over Sunday visiting his family,
who are spending the summer at Last
Sound
H. Knapp Kalloeh, Of BelIingham,
Joined Mrs. Ka.loch here this week in
her visit to her parents, Ar. and
Mrs l. S. Waldrip.
The Ladies Aid Society Of the NJ.
f. church met with Mrs. Drouget
Wednesday. There were a large
number of ladies present who en-
loycd a delightful afternoon.
The people of East Sound are
pleased at the reelection Of the pres
emit corps OF school teachers for next
year. 1t is to be hoped that nothing
viii prevent their accepting. Miss
Boyer will spend her vacation east,
visiting relatives and taking in the
ST. Louis Exposition Miss Bird has
gone 10 her home at Snohomish for the
summer, and Mr.. Loop will spend his
vacation at Bellmgham.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-28
Lopez Island
LOPEZ

Ben Lichtenberg was in Seattle last
week.
Miss Wakefield went to West Sound
Monday.
Mrs. John Cousins and daughter
Isabel went to Bellingham Tuesday,
The ice cream social given by the
Royal Neighbors Tuesday evening
was a success in every way.
Mr.. Bostian, of East Sound, is do
ing business on Lopez this week, tax
inc orders for fruit trees and flower
ing shrubs.
There will be Decoration-day eX-
erciees at Center church on Monday,
MAY 80. at , O'Clock with the usual
services. The children are requested
to come and bring flow ers to decor
ate the soldiers graves.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-28
Orcas Island
nor BAY AND OLGA


John Doak has a fine new one horse
Deering moving machine.
Mary L. Aiken returned Monday
farm a few DAYS visit in B7lIiugham.
c. E. sluyter spent Sunday at his
home. Albert Niereck took his run
on the Buckeye.
sam Moore expects to shut down
hi, logging camp soon on account Of
the poor demand for logs
Mrs. G. \. Culver spent the past
week in BeIlingham visiting her son,
T. " Culver. and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Nat Lane went back
t. Lummi island last Saturday. Mr..
Lane isnow working on Wright Bros,
tap.
Quite large party from here en-
,,eJa fine sail and picnic to Blake
y. island Sunday in the schooner
Frances.
Supervisor Sutherland and his crew
are camped at olga, and will work
for while ON the new road to Oh
,truction pass
$. Rockwell, Jr., of Bcllingham,
has bought Mr.. Savage's place. HIS
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-28
RICHARDSON

School closed in district No. Fri
day with a big picnic at Shears
point. The time was spent in games
and visiting. The last week at school
Miss Wakefield presented her school
with q double croquet set and a base
ball set. In the afternoon a game OF
ball between the young men and the
bows resulted in a victory for the
young men in a score of % to Y,
The dinner was such as the mothers
know how to get up and was enjoyed
bv all
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-28

From the Chapm, :. G., News: Early
in the spring my wife and were taken
with diarrhoea and so severe We're the
prescribed for rs, but his medicines iiiel
10 give any relief. 4 friend who he 4 a bot
tie OF Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
hiarrhoea Remedy on hand gave each OF
u dose and We at once tel. tile elects.
! procured a bottle ana before uSiu. the
entiro contents we We're entirely cured.
II is wonderful remedy end SHOULD be
Editor.
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III. cnl llg,tlcines.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-28

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by the iudiclous use of Chamberiain's
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For sale ny all druggists and dealers Ill
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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-17
PENINSU SULA NEWS.
Items Of Interest Taken From
Our Exchanges and
Condensed.

! DR.. ]. K. Scallon, of Hancock, will
soon remove to Salt Lake City,
Utah, where he will locate.
Fire at Grand Marias, Monday
night, destroyed property to the
value of $4,000. The Graad Marias
Herald suffered considerable loss.
County Game Warden William
Vivian, of Hancock, has resigned, to
accept the position of under-sheriff.
He is succeeded by William Ed
wards.
Jacob Dussold and John Walker,
of Detroit, the murderers of William
Hermann, sentenced to serve life
terms in the Branch Prison at Mar
quette, were taken to that institu-
tion Wednesday.
Forsin & Magnusson have their
camps on the Ontonagon river com
pleted, and the cut is expected to
reach 1900, 900 feet OF mixed timber
this winter. The camps are located
about six miles up the river from
Ontonagon.
]. w. Hoose and Martin King, OF
Iron Mountain, will operate a log
ging camp at Three Lakes, on the
South Shore road, this winter, and
will employ seventy men. They ex-
pect to cut SOC, 900 feet of pine, 100,-
900 feet of birch, 1000 cords OF
spruce, 10000 cedar posts, and 1000
cedar ties.
The sinking of 60-foot well for
drinking purposes on the grounds of
William Holmes, Menominee, dis
closed the presence OF large
amount of petroleum oil. So great
was the amount OF this that it was
plainly visible on the surface OF the
water, which was utterly unfit for
drinking.
S. w. Shaull, who returned home
this week from his trip to London,
where he went in connection with
the Wallace case, says that the de-
lay in returning James Wallace to
this country is OCCASION ID by the
amount of red tape that has to be
1,gone through. Wallace is reticent
about discussing the case, having
very little to say, but he processes
to be most anxious to get back to the
states. An associated press cable
gram from London said: "At the
Bow street court today, James
Wallace, of Marquette, Mich, was
committed for extraditon on a
charge of having stolen stock cer-
titicates valued at $50, 900 from Ed
ward N. Breitung, banker, also of
Marquette, Mich. Mining Journal.