davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
INSTALLING NEW SYSTEM. Southern Bell Telephone and TeIe graph Company Buys at Jasper.

Jasper, June 23.-(Special. .)-Work on the new telephone system which the South ern Bell Telephone and Telegraph com pany is installing here Is progressing very rapidly. Two large forces of men are busy at work stringins the cables and wiring the stations. About 50 instruments will be installed. The system when com pleted will represent an expenditure of about sl0,0oo and Jasper will have one of the best systems in the south
 The Brooks-Speigel revival which has been in progress at the Christian church for nearly three weeks closed last night. Thirty members were added to the con- gregation and much religious enthusiasm was aroused. The Rev. W. T. Brooks had for his theme last night Forgetting God'' and one of the most eloquent and force- ful sermons ever heard here was deliver ed. The house was not large enough to accommodate the crowd that came out last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24

feopIe's Savings Bank and Trust com pany, as to my honesty for my contracts
 Fully three-fourths of my patients havs been treated by some one else before call. ing on me to be cured Why not como as soon as afflicted? You will save money. distressing pain and valuable time: be- aides, there is satisfaction In knowing that the very best treatment is beina xiven you by an honest. competent phy- sician. I have treated private troubles ss a speciality in the city of Birmingham. Ala. since August B. 1887. cure syphilis, ,onorrhoea, gleet, stricture. lost manhood. stc I cure many patients by mail treat. nsnt. Write for prices and terms.
 6o not use large advertisements and ~.,.s s,atements to attract patients which -,arst has failed to secure. If you fail to he cured by such methods. give me . cau and get we'll .,,,et in the city. tenth story of tho new T,r.t National Bank building. corner oI a.nond avenue and Twentieth strset ponn,s 1o1a and 1014. Take one of the hnt elevators to tenth floor.
 0ff,ce hours: S:3o a- m 70 e'o . . s,,ndav. 10 a. m. to IF n.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Lodne News.

At the meeting of the Bessemer lodge No. 109, Odd Fellows, last night officers were nominated for the ensuing year. The next meeting night will be the time for the election of officers nominated
 The lodge decided to have a picnic and public installation of officers on the Fourth of July at Brighton. It is under- stood that the Marvel City lodge No 262, Odd Fellows, will join the Bessemer lodge in this picnic on the Fourth. S. E. Lu- scas, c. Frank, c. Cams, w. H. Crovall, J. Chambers were admitted by card.
 Tonight Myrtle lodge, Knights of Pyth- ias, held an interesting meeting and con- ferred the third degree on Walter Pickett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Short News Notes.

About o'clock yesterday the office of Judge Crook was lively with couples de- siring to be married and within about fif- teen minutes three licenses had been is- sued and two couples married.
 Fred Kernoodle has returned from San Francisco, where he went as representa- tive of Lodge No. 407 Brotherhood of Locomtive Engineers to the national con- vention.
 Daniel Tyler Hose company Is getting in readiness for the races to be run in Gadsden on July 4. The hose wagon and team practiced yesterday afternoon on the course on Quintard avenue and made good runs and connections.
 Gorree, the S-months-old infant of Mr. and Mrs. J. o. Norris, died shortly after noon yesterday at their residence, 1112 Wimer avenue. The remains of the little one will be carried to their old home near Montgomery today for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
NOTED cHARcATER DEAD.
Mike Kenny, Confederate Soldier,
 Passes Away at opeIika.

Opelika June 23.-lspeeial) - Mike Kenny. one of Opelikas oldest and most interesting characters, Is dead. Kenny, who Is an Jrislman, drifted south before the war between the states, and became an ardent southerner. For many years Mike lived in Columbus Ga. He enlisted in the Confederate army at the age of r, and for. four years fought bravely in the defense of what he conceived to be the right. After the war he took up his residence in Lee county, where he piled his trade of a stone mason He was loyal democrat and an enthusiastic ad- nlirer of MT. Cleveland He was well in- formed reading all the papers he could get hold Of and he remembered well what he read. .
 The funera, took place Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
SPECIAL RATES Announced By seaboard Air Line
 Railway.

TO ATHENS, Ga-Summer School Uni verslty of Georgia; one fare plus 25c for round trip, tickets on sale July g. 3, 4, Il, IS, final limit 15 days.
 ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.-Meeting of Imperial Council Mystic Shriners; one fare plus one dollar for round. trip; tickets on sale July 10, Ii; final limit July 23. Choice of routes via Richmond and Wash ington; or via Norfolk Bay Line Steamer and Baltimore, or Norfolk, Steamer and Washington.
 RICHMOND, VA-National Association Stationary Engineers; one far plus 25c for the round trip; tickets on sale July 20, 31. August l, final limit August s. Only double daily sleeping car line between Atlanta and Richmond.
 SUMMER ExCURSIONS-To the vari- ous seashores and mountain resorts of Georgia, the Carolinas. Virginia and the east.
 For further information relative to rates of fare, schedules, reservation of sleeper accommodations. etc, apply to or address William B. Clements, T. P. A.. Atlanta, Ga. or R. C. Hicks, commercial agent, Woodward Bldg, Birmingham. Ala. 6-18-e-o-d-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
WILL BE FRUIT CENTER.
Plans to Set Out Extensive Orchard at
 Bangor.

Bangor, June 23-(Special)-James Cole, Esq., of Birmingham has bought the Richards place, one mile east of this place, containing 275 acres. This place has a splendid peach and apple orchard and fine vineyard. MT. Cole expects to go into the fruit business extensively and will perhaps set out several acres in straw berries this fall.
 Maj. T. A. Hamilton also of Birming- ham has purchased a nice tract of land near here and is preparing to set out a fine orchard.
 T. W. Cook will set out large number of fruit trees on his place near Bangor. Several other parties will set out large orchards this fall and it will only be a short time until fruit will be shipped from here in carloads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
OFFICERS CAPTURE
 ANNISTON NEGRO
LEWIS WANTED FOR SHOOTING FRANK MEANS-RoYAL ARCH MASONS ELECT OFFICERS. NEWS OF ANNIsToN.

Anniston, June 23.-(Special)-Joe Lewis, who shot Frank Means Monday afternoon was arrested yesterday by Chlel sweets and Policemen Phillips and Hill in 8 house on LeGrand Heights in the south ern part of the city, where he had sec reted himself. The negro, after being caught, gave no resistance, although he has been in hiding since the shooting. He claims the gun went off accidentally, while Means claims that Lewis shot him because he hit him with a peach The bullet from the pistol passed through Means arm and into his right lung and 1t is thought that he will die from the wound Lewis is charged with assault with intent to murder and will be tried by Judge McGhee this morning, sitting as committing magistrate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
WORK ON SEWERS
 MAKING PROGRESS
SYSTEMS AT ENSLEY WILL SOON BE COMPLETED--WYL TEACH FRS ARE ELEcTED-GENERAL NEWS OF ENsLEY.

Ensley, June 23.-(SpeciaL)-Wo on the new sewerage systems is making fast progress. From the present indications the sanitary sewers will be completed in the next few weeks, and the storm sew CTS will be finished before the contract expires
 The Steel Citys progress along this line is meeting with the endorsement Of all the citizens and the council Is being congratulated for taking the action as soon as it did. Evidently no mistake was made when the mayor and aldermen called an election to vote on the S60,000 bond issue with which to construct the systems. When the people were permit ted to pass on the question the action was heartily endorsed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Teachers Elected.

At the meeting of the board of educa- tion of the Vivian public schools the following teachers were elected for the ensuing year: First grade, Miss Mamie Taylor; second grade, Miss Ida Bell Mi zell third grade Miss Minnie Lee Bish- op; fourth grade, Miss Minnie Burns fifth and junior grades, Miss Josie Cald- well; senior, sixth and seventh grades, Miss Annie R. Milligan. Prof. Thomas R. Walker was reelected superintendent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
NoTIcE.

Pursuant to power of sale contained in mortgage executed by D. 8. Adams and Albert Foster to Tennessee Land com pany. which mortgage Is recorded in Vol. 32o, Page 246 of the records of Jefferson county, Alabama default having been made in the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, Tennessee Land company will on August 29. 1904 between the hours of 12 and 1 in the day sell at public outcry for cash in front of the court house door of Jefferson county, the property convey ey by said mortgage, viz Lot 3 in block ? as shown by map of Tennessee Land companys first addition to Bessemer. Ala. TENNESSEE LAND co.
 6-17-3t-fri By Walker Percy. Attorney
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Pretty Wedding Performed.

Last night at o'clock one of the pret- tiest weddings of the season was solemn ized at the First Methodist church. The contracting parties were MT. Thomas Shoemake and Miss Lena Culpeper. The beautiful and impressive ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. J. D. Simpson. Immediately after the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Shoemake left for points in the north and east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Masons Elect Officers.

The convocation of Anniston chapter No. 105. Royal Arch Masons, was held Tuesday night and officers were elected for the ensuing year follows: Hieh priest, w W. Whteside; king, J. T. Green scribe, J. H. Duke treasurer P. A Howle; secretary, T. L. Graham sen tine H. H. Mcclure.
 Much work Is being done by the lodge at every meeting and it is now fn four ishing condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Personal and General.

Dr. R, H. Hamrick and family will leave Tuesday for St. Louis to visit the worlds fair.
 Mrs. R. F. Lovelady and children will leave Monday for Mobile to visit rel atives.
 Mrs. James Meagher returned last night from visit to Auburn.
 Miss Alma Seay has returned home af- ter an extended visit to relatives in wes- tern Alabama.
 'The Sunny Jims" Comedy company went to North Birmingham tonight to show in that city for the benefit of the fire department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Trouble to Be SettIed

Huntsville June 3-(Special)-It is stated here that a settlement of the Chris tian church trouble Is expected to be reached in a few days. as both parties are said to be tired of being in the courts. Following the breaking in oI the church several weeks ago by J. R. Jones A. w. Moseley and others. an injunction was taken out restraining them from further interfering with the affairs of the church The Rev. Daniel sommers of Indianapo- lis. Ind. Is here to act as mediator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Was Interesting Event.

At the meeting of the Thread of the Story club at the home of Mrs. F. l.. Weir officers were named for the ensuing year and an interesting programme was carried out.
 The officers elected were: Mrs. John Going, president, Mrs. J w. Minor, vice president; Mrs. W. L. Rosamon, secre- tary and treasurer.
 Dainty refreshments were served and Mrs. Weir made an ideal hostess. The club will meet next time with Miss Allie Davidson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Jenifer Lodoe Has Election.

At the last communication of Jenifer Lodge No. SIT, of Ancient Free and Ae- cepted Masons, the following officers were elected: Worshiful master, w. J. Tolbert; senior warden, H. A. Stewart; junior warden, J. IT. Burdett; treasurer, J. C. Wilson: secretary T. A: Heath; senior deacon, D. B. Harris; junior deacon R. V. Stewart; tiler. J. T. Dam- eron; chaplain, L. W. Rhodes; stewards. c. B. Dowdy and N. c. Camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Personal and General.

Miss Pearl Clay, one of the most pop ular and charming young ladies of Besse- mer Is visiting friends and relatives at Meridian. She will be absent from home for ten days or two weeks.
 The Sunday school of the First Metho- dist church enjoyed it's annual picnic to- day at Hawkins springs.
 MT. and Mrs. Marks of Marks, Miss, are visiting Mir. and Mrs J. Marks at their home on Fifth avenue for a few dave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
FOURTH OF JULY RATES Via Queen and Crescent Ro,,+e

Tickets will be sold via this line at the rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip plus 25c. Minimum rate 5Oc. Tickets on sale July 2. 3. 4, good returning until July 8. 1904 Ask ticket agents for particulars or write A. B Freeman. T. P. A.. Birmingham; J. c. Conn. D. P. A.. Chattanooga. 6-16-19t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Mrs. WInsIow,s soothlno syrIp.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS fof their CHILDREN WHILE TBETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS It sooTHEs the CHILD, the GUMS ALLAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND cOLIG. and Is twenty-five cents bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Will Sell Stock Today.

The stock of goods belonging to Pat Felton, Jr., who was thrown into invol- untary bankruptcy. will be sold tomor- row at 12 o'clock by the receiver. MT. Felton has been conducting a business in this city for several years and is one of the city's leading business men, The assets, 1t Is sad, are worth about s700O, while the liabilities are said to be about s11 GOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
wlIl Serve Life Sentence.

Jere McClellen, colored convicted of murder in the first degree, was carried to Speigner yesterday to serve life sentence McClellen was convicted in the Anniston city court for the murder of Forney Williams another negro at Alex andria, during last year. Chief Deputy Sheriff w. C. LeGrand carried McClel- len as far as Coldwater, where he was met by W. w Jones' convict agent, who took charge of the negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Preparing for Grand Picnic.

Big preparations are being made for the Holders picnic, which will be given at Hawkins springs next Tuesday. June 2S. Dancing will begin at o'clock and continue until 12 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Heavy Shipments Made.

Every day the pipe shops are making large shipments of pipes sold to the city of New Orleans and the Alabama Great Southern railroad has just made a ship ment or forty cars. The order for thirty five cars will be sent to Beaumont, Tex, at once. Afterward the company will be- gin on the 325 cars ordered by the city of St, Louis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Making improvements.

The Shepard Lumber company is erect ing a new building in it's yards. During the last few months the company have made considerable additions to its yards. A new fence has been built around them and a number o< new buildings have been erected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
 Personal and General.

MT. and Mrs. J. H. Eubank have re- turned from Montgomery where they have been visiting friends for the past few days.
 MT. J. w. Minor has returned from a short trip to Montgomery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Rural Carriers Appointed.

The postoffice department has appoint ed Oliver c. Robertson as the regular ru- ral carrier of the new route established leading out from Ensley James T. Lever has been appointed substitute rural carrier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Coming Wedding Announced.

MT. and Mrs. Thomas Maxim have is- sued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Miss Clara to MT. Thomas Smith Page, to take place Wednesday evening, July 6, 1904, at the First Meth odist church. south, Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Candy Firm Fails.

Today the doors of the Candy Kitchen on Nineteenth street between First and Second avenues were closed, the firm having gone into bankruptcy. The court records show that the company Is own ed by s. c. Lucas and the liabilities are $2161 with assets amounting to 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,
gnarGntes

you a pcrma~ nent cure of private troubles and that you may know my guarantee is re- liable I refer you with per- mission. to the First National oank. Alabama National bank. Steiner Broth- ers. bankers Jefferson Coun- { y s a V i n g . bank and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24

Popularly called the king of medicines Hoods Sarsaparilla- It cures rheumatism and catarrh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Wanted. to buy Grand Duke Soap wrappers, one- half cent each in cash. No. 22l3 and 22l6 Morris ave.
PICNIC! PICNIC!

Have your annual picnic
 at Hawhsns Springs. For ar rangen1id Ats see B. R., l.. &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Old Veteran Dead.

Huntsville June 23.-(Special )-R. B. Kelogue, veteran of the Mexican and civil wars, is dead at his home at Hazle Green. He was S1 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
WorId's FaIr-st. LouIs.

Tickets at low rates now on safe For particulars apply to any Mobile and Ohio railroad agent. 430-u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24

E. L. AND c. P. ROGERS, JR-
 manufacturers of Long Leaf Yellow Pine and Cypress
 Shingles. Prompt shipments. Orders solicited. Address E. L q c. P. ROGERS, JR.,
 Letohatchea- Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24

Help buy the elephant by saving Grand Duke Soap wrappers. They are worth one.half cent each in cash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24

Help buy the elephant by saving Grand Duke Soap wrappers. They are worth one-half cent each in cash,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
WE DO TT RIGHT.
 EMPIRE LAUNDRY


Notice to Architects to Contractors, and to the Puh Our Alabama" Brand of Portland Cement IS rec tractors and to the general public for concrete fou buildings. residences. lumber companies. iron work where concrete is required
 As this product is nome are nat exceptional prices and quick delivery We ther guarantee prompt response
 Our Alabama" Brand has been used to rels n the retaining walls and caissons in also largely by the Tennessee Coal. company Soss-S Sheffield. Central Iron md large concerns in this territory. Bell pho Avenue A and Seventeenth street
 CAROLINA p
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24

Debut Party tonight at Stones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
CUBA !Q
See Here, Why Don't You Build Up
 a Life Income ?
You Can on the Easy Payment Plan, Ten Dollars
 per Month for Eighteen Months.
WHAT YOU BUY.

One Share 15 per Dividend Stock..
 One Orange old. Clearing Land Planting the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-09
ATHLETES EN- ROUTE.
Team to Compete in oIympian Games
At 81. Louis.

Team to Compete in oIympian Came
At ST. Louis.
New York, April s.--A team Of ath-
letes has been brought from Ireland
to compete in the olympian games at
the st. Louis exposition. The men
make the trip under the auspices Of
the Greater New York Irish athletic
team. Among the men expected to
compose the team are Dennis Horgan,
shot putter with record of As feet
2 inches, who won the championship
at Manhattan field in 1900 with a put
OF 46 feet IL inches; Peter o'Con-
nor, Irish broad jump record holder.
who cleared "a feet Tx inches from
a broad take off; and the Leahy
brothers, also jumpers; Dennis MUIR
ray, who defeated Arthur Duffy in
a handicap sprint on his tour, the
present 100 and 220 yards Irish cham
pion; ]. ]. DAILY, cross country cham
pion. and ]. ]. Holloway. a pole vault
er and all around athlete.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-09
Uses Of the Camel.

The Soniali camel will eat every
thing and drink nothing. II will make
q meal where even the country pony
would starve. Daremo, mlmosa, aca-
cia-all come alike to It: and when
shoots and leaves are withered 1t can
fall back on roots, thorns and bark.
That sort Of digestion makes 1t, Of
course, valuable in country where
the bill Of fare seems compiled In the
interests Of the carnivora, but its in
difference to liquid is Its special vir-
tue. While the Arab camel needs
drink deily, his Somali brethren when
on the march are watered only every
fifth day, and when draught prevails
may be left for ten. When grazing
they are supposed to be watered every
sixth day, but such regularity depends
On the energy Of the herders and the
of the grass. the herds when
grass is green being often left without
water for as long as three months.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-09

New Mexico az ARIZONA. The adj
mission Of the latter two territories
Is not delayed by any restriction Of
law, but may be effected as soon az
convention can be called to form a
state constitution. TIL ebili provides
however, that Oklahoma and the In
dian territory shall not be admitted an
state until the year 1906. BY this
time all the Indian lands viii have
been allotted.
The problem Of providing proper
revenues for schools, growing out Of
the fact that the Indian lands OF Ok
lahoma and Indian territory have been
allotted in severalty to the Indians
under law which makes them non
taxable, has been met by a provision
for an appropriation Of $5,00OOOO out
Of the treasury. This money is to be
may be used to the extent necessary.
used to establish and maintain
schools. The principal of the fund
the balance being placed on deposit
at per cent interest to the credit of
the state for the maintenance Of the
schools established.
The state constitution to be formed
under the bill must contain an absolute
prohibition Of polygamy. Suffrage
cannot be restricted except for ignoF-
ance. imbeciIity. age ana sex. This
will not prohibit woman suffrage II
the constitution to be adopted shall
so provide. Negro suffrage cannot be
restricted as such.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-09
ANXIETY is EXPLAINED.
Traction Company Seeks Settlement b
Preserve Franchises.

Chicago. April S.--The Tribune to-
day says the anxiety Of the Union
Traction Company to come to an inn
mediate settlement Of some kind with
the city has been explained by the an
nouncement that franchises of the city
passenger railway begin to expire next
June, and unless something is done
at once the corporation win be operat-
ing without warrant This company
owes its existence 10 franchise orsYl-
nances passed by the city council I'm
lSS4-S5. It was leased to the West
Chicago Street Railway Company ana
with this corporation, became part Of
the traction system. Some Of its linea.
however, are important parts Of the
Union Traction Company.
The first of its franchises to expire
are terminals. on June 4. Others fol-
low in rapid succession and the lives
OF all Of them end inside OF a year. II
is necessary that the company go to
the council for renewals, as the fed
eral court cannot help it. The COM
pany has an application for renewal
of its pending franchises before the
council. 1t was introduced some time
ago. but SO far the committee on local
has done nothing with
/. II Is not believed the ordinances
will be acted on before the existing
begin to expire. and conse-
luently the company has welcomed the
,lan Of municipal ownership advocates
or a license ordinance which win al
ow the company to continue to operate
NTH the city can purchase the prop
rty,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-09
ROBBED THE GRAVE

A startling incident is related By
John oliver OF Philadelphia, as fol-
lows: II was in awful condition. My
skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken.
tongue coated. pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite. growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Then / was advised
to use Electric Bitters; to my great
joy, the first bottle made decided Inn
I eontinuerd their use for
three weeks and am now a well man.
know they robbed the grave of an
other victim" No one should fail to
try them. Only 50 cents. guaranteed.
at Charles Rogers. druggist.