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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
NEGRO ASSAILANT
 IN FLORENCE JAIL
DURING ATTACK ON SHEFFIELD
 LADIES MRS. McDoNALD'S
 SLEEVE WAS TORN OFF AND ARM LAcERATED BY HIS NAILS.

Florence May 3O-(Special.) )-Sheriff Belville of Colbert county came to Flor ence Saturday night bringing with him the negro who attacked Mrs, Ed Me- Donald and Mrs. Clark in Sheffield last evening. The two ladies with their small children had just started into town when they saw the negro coming. He was very much intoxicated and they stepped inside the gate to wait until he passed. He followed them in and pursued them as far as the back fence, threatening to kill them all.
 Mrs. Mcdonald and Mrs. Clark threw the children over the fence to save them, and Mrs. Mcdonald, with a pick which was lying on the ground, tried to frighten the negro off. He grabbed the pick out of her hands and was just about to kill her when some men, attracted by their screams, arrived. Meanwhile he had seized Mrs. Mcdonald and the combined efforts of the men failed to release his hold until he had been knocked in the head with a brick until he was uncon- scious.
 Mrs. McDonald's sleeve was torn off and her arm badly lacerated by his finger nails. As soon as the news spread mob gathered and preparations were being made to storm the Colbert countys jail, which was only prevented by Sheriff Bel vile slipping the negro away to Florence. When he arrived here he was still un- conscious and covered with blood. Sheriff Hill and Sheriff Belville, with six depu- ties, kept guard at the jail all night, and though number of men came over from Sheffield and there was talk of an attack on the jail, there was nothing done and the crowd dispersed about midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
Moved to Birmingham.

The general freight agency of the Mo- bile & Ohio railroad is being moved to Birmingham today, where 1t will have handsome rooms in the Woodward build ing. c. P. Jackson, general agent, will be in charge, with L. c. Cardinal, trav- cling freight agent. MT. Peter Koch of St. Louis, will be soliciting agent, re- porting to MT. Jacksons office.
 The local office will remain as it is, in No. 2 Commerce street, with R. H. Jones' now freight agent at the depot. in charge with the title of commercial agent. Ills chief clerk will be Robert Myer, who comes from the Western. MT. Jones will stay at the uptown office and MT Myer at the depot.
 MT. Jackson will leave many warm friends in Montgomery where he has been for seventeen years. Twelve years of the time he was with the state railroad commission and the balance with the Mobile and Ohio. He will move his fam fly there right away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31

The movement to pave Selmas streets, made by the Commercial and Industrial association, Is rapidly approaching the state where success seems positive. The property holders have in the main agreed to the proposition which covers the pay ment for the work in yearly installlnents and it now remains for the details to be gone over and the machinery put in oper- ation.
 The favorite plan seems to be the elec- ton by the city council of a commission of five or three citizens, into whose hands shall be entrusted the entire matter and these shall be paid a nominal price for each sitting for the purpose of passing on matters. as are the county commits sioners. With paved streets Selma would be the prettiest city in the state, and it will not be long before the sand and mud holes will be things of the past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Rail
 road Company-"The New Way"

The undeveloped resources along the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City rail- road are perhaps superior to those of any other railroad in the south; the timber is practically inexhaustible. consisting of the highest grades of long yellow leaf pine. short leaf pine and variety of hardwoods. The line also trayerses one of the finest farming and agricultural sec- tions to be found In the south Corres- pondence is solicited from those contem- plating the location Of any kind of a man. ufacturing enterprise or who may be prospecting for superior field for the purpose of filling the soil. In addition to the merits of this section for the products of the soil which are staple. we would call especial attention to the peculiar ad- vantages which obtain in favor of fruit and vegetable raising, splendid transpor- tation facilities to the best markets at reasonable cost. Information cheerfully given on request to l.. B. Sullivan, Gen. eral Freight and Passenger Agent Mo- bile, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
Took Hand For a Squirrel.

Huntsville, May 3O.-(Special.)- )-News comes from New Hope of a curious ac- cidental shooting. Rev. MT. Brown, an aged minister was out squirrel hunting and a man named Hornbuckle was in a tree gathering mulberries when the shoot ing occurred Hornbuckle was hidden from view by the foliage when the min ister, who can not see very plainly, ap- preached looking for squirrels. Horn buckle reached out his hand for a berry and the preacher below, thinking the member was squirrel, opened fire. Hornbuckle's hand was so badly shot that 1t had to be amputated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
DoTIcE TO DAM BUILDERS.

Bids will be received at the company's office of the West Point Manufacturing company, at West Point. Ga, for the erection of a cement rock dam, to be built on the Chattahoochee river near Langdale, Ala, to contain about 34OO cubic yards, dam to be built this sum mer, work to begin immediately. The bids will be opened and the contract awarded on Wednesday, June 8. Plans and specifications can be seen at the of- flee of the president of the company at West Point, Ga.
 Privilege of rejecting all bids is re- served l.. LANIER, President. 5-3l-5t West Point Mfg. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
Met Awful Death.

Joseph, the little son of MT. George Walden. met death in a horrible way Sun day He was walking along the top of fence and fell with the right side of his head on one of the pickets. The sharp point of the picket was driven into his head to the brain, producing death in a little while. The little fellow who was only seven years old, hung thus impaled until some one could come from the back of the house He died in convulsions.
 His father was out of the city for his health and was summoned by long dis tance phone. The little fellow is a nephew of Maj. W. J. Walden of Uniontown, for merly in the American army in the Phil ippines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
POLICEMAN BADLY CUT.
Arrested Negro Turns on Officer And
 Uses Knife.

Huntsville, May 30.-(Special )-Police- man Arthur Dill of the night force, was seriously cut last night by Bud Sanders. negro whom he had arrested. Sanders had an open knife in his hand and after apparently submitting turned on the of- fcer and cut his throat stabbed him once or twice and made his escape.
 MT. Dill was alone with the negro in dark portion of the city. His wounds are very serious and may result fatally. His pistol arm was cut half in two at the second stroke of the negro's knife and he could not use the weapon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
ALLEGED MURDERER
 HAS BEEN CAPTURED
Man Who Killed Jewish Peddler Near Coal City Caught In
 Arkansas.

Pell City, May So.-(speciaL)-Frank Rarber. who is alleged to have murdered a Jewish peddler at Coal City. this coun- tv. about fifteen days ago, has been cap tired and jailed at town in Arkansas, and this morning Sheriff North le1t Tor Montgomery to obtain reauisition papers, Thence he will proceed to Arkansas for the prisoner. It will be remembered that the governor has offered a reward of s2Oo and a Jewish congregation in Birming- ham 500 for this capture.
 Circuit court is now in session here. Judge Bilbro presiding and as there seems to be considerable feeling over this case the prisoner will probably be tried at this term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
RLouNT SPRINGS HOTEL.

Open all the year. Recommended by all physicians for all diseases of tkD Stomach, Liver and Kidneys and Power1 full Alteration Tonic. Frst-class hotel &C., commodations. Own Dairy and Livery Stable. Hot Sulphur Baths. Bowling AL ley, Tennis, Croquet, Pool and Billiards. Rates per day, $200; per week, $l0.50, ex- cept July, August and September. which are s10.50 to $12.5O per week
 ROBT. McEWEN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
WEST VIRGINIA.

W EST VIRtIINIA, (The "OLD WHITE Suphur) open June 22 Famous for its sulphur baths Mod ern improvements, with private baths. or chestra. Terms, $15 to S25 week. $50 to $sO per month.
 All tickets for St. Louis Exposition, via c. & O. Ky, have stop-over privileges at White Sulphur. Write for booklet Ad- dress until June 1, GEO. A. MILLS. JR.. Mgr, The Grafton, Washington, D. c.
 5-l5-39t-su-t tn thu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
Social and Personal.

Hon, J. J. King of Consul, a we'll known citizen of Marengo county, was a visitor to the city today.
 Judge w. M. Shropshire of Rome, Ga. is the guest of his granddaughter. Mrs R. E. L. Mel. Judge Shropshire is S3 years of age, but is still robust in mind and body. He is an acknowledged whist champion in North Georgia and is never so happy as when playing that game.
 MT. and Mrs J. A. Wauchope have re- turned from pleasant trip to Tampa, Fla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
ARRANGEMENTS ARE
 MADE FUR EDITORS
BeSSemer Will Give Them a
 Royal Reception
TEAM IS STRENGTHENED
Bessemer Fans Will Be Given Some Fine Sport This Summer And Several Changes Have AL
 ready Been Made.

Bessemer, May 30.-0Special) )-The Ala bama Press association will meet in Bes- semer on June 29 and 30. The people of the city have made arrangements to elaborately entertain the editors and the session promises to be an interesting one
 For the past three months the citizens of Bessemer have been preparing to en- certain the association. It Is the inten- ton of the committee that has had the details of the arrangements in hand to make the stay of the members of the association absolutely free.
 The Birmingham Railway Light and Power company has agreed to pass the editors on its lines free of charge The badges of the association will be all that Is necessary to pass the members. A troll ley ride will also be rendered the editors over the Birmingham district The Louis vile and Nashville railroad will also place train at the disposal of the local committee to convey the visitors over the Blue Creek district
 The committee on homes, Prof. w. P. Gum. secretary, has made arrangements to entertain the editors in the homes of the Bessemer people during their stay in the city.
 From the number of names that have been sent into Professor Gum the attend ance this year promises to break all for mer records
 In addition to the social side of the association it is probable that some im- portant business will come before the bOdy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
Young Man Attempts Suicide.

Huntsville May 3o-(special )-Joseph Kirk, a wel-known young man, attempt ed suicide last night by taking dose or morphine. Doctors worked with him several hours and today he was pro- rounced to be out of danger Kirk was bridegroom of two weeks and gave no cause foIrhis attempt at suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
Personal and General.

Mrs W. G. Phillips will leave in few days for Michigan to visit her old home.
 Miss Etta Harrington of Montevallo is the guest of Miss Pearl Williams.
 Miss Addie Reed of Birmingham was the guest of the family of Mir w. l.. Rush yesterday.
 A large crowd attended the children's day exercises at the First Presbyterian church last night. The programme was very attractively carried out
 The ladies of the Christian church will give a trolley ride Tuesday night to East Lake The cars will leave Bessemer at o'clock returning from East Lake at il o'clock.
 The Rev. R. P. Gilmore, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, left today for Taladega where he will deliver the graduating address at the Taladega Fe- male college next Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
Crockett Arsenic.Lithia Springs

and Baths, open June 1st Elevation 2000 feet. Cures Nervous Prostration, Dyspepsia, Rheumatic, Skin and Kid ney Troubles and Female Diseases, cleanses and beautifies the complex- ion. Write for booklet
 M. c. THOMAS,
 Crockett Springs Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
FERNVALE SPRINGS.

Located 12 Miles From Franklin, Tenn. Under new administration, redtted and refurnished, will open for visitors June 1, 1904. Accommodation first class. For information, address
 J. R. WlNBoURN, Manager,
 FernvaIe. Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
Low Rates to Atlantic cltv.

The Central of Georgia Ky. June 1st to June 9th, inclusive, will sell tickets to Atlantic City, N. J.. account American Medical Association via Savannah steamer to Baltimore or Philadelphia, thence rail, for $32.55 round trip, good to leave Atlantic City returning not later than June 18th. Tickets include meals and berth on steamer. For further in- formation apply to
 E. H. FELL. T. P. A., Phone 976 No. 1921 First Avenue
 5-29-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
CARELESS SERVANT
 CAUSED THE FIRE
PARSONAGE OF WESTMINSTER CHURCH AT NEW DECATUR IS DESTROYED AND CHURCH IS BADLY DAMAGED.

New Decatur, May -(Special)-As the result of a careless servant. who turn ed over a lamp, last night the beautiful parsonage of the Westminster church is charred ruin this morning and the erstwhile imposing church structure is also badly damaged. The fire took place a few minutes before II o'clock
 The loss on the parsonage Is about SLIGO, while the loss on the church build ing will be about $16Oo. making a total loss of s3,100.
 The church had just spent about $500 in placing new glass in the building be- fore the fire took place.
 It Is said that the losses will be re- paired as soon as possible. This was enc of the finest church buildings in the city and the members was among the most prominent and wealthiest people of the city.
 At the time of the fire a heavy rain was falling and had 1t not been for the rain and the heroic work oe the firemen the church, like the parsonage would have been total loss.
 I eSIGTudy dI u d Hl- -HenOfldA otI- vices were held at the Westminster Presbyterian church under the auspices of the U. S. Grant Post grand army of the republic. A large crowd was present and among the number were several members of Horace King Camp united confederate veterans. of Decatur and New Decatur. The services were very impressive.
 This afternoon U S. Grant Post G. AR. marched to the city cemetery and decor ated the graves of their fallen comrades. They were joined by number of con federate veterans and thus the blue and the gray, although once opponents, were united today.
 At the cemetery the following pro- gramme was carried out:
 Invocation-Rev. H. W. Jones, rector of St. Johns Episcopal Church.
 Reading of Lincon's Appress, Dedica- tion of the National Cemetery on the Field of Gettysburg.
 Address-Comrade Rev. J. w. c. Will loughby.
 Benediction.
 Decoration of the Graves.
 Quite a number of mechanics have been layed off from the Louisville and Nash vile railroad shops here within the last few days. It is said that this has been done on account or the Idl1nB OH or the business of the company on account of the dull season.
 The roof of the foundry building of the Louisville and Nashville shops took fire, causing a loss of about $500 The fire caught from the spark of a passing en- zine. The loss is covered by insurance.
 The Evening Sentinel, New Decatur's daily paper, is a thing of the past, having suspended because it didn't pay. The editor, H. E. Hildreth, has gone to Wash ington, D. C., where he has accepted position. It has been announced that the paper will be started up again in the fall.
 A heavy rain and thunder storm passed over this section last night. causing con- siderable damage to the telephone and telegraph companies, but no other dam age was done.
 All arrangements have been made for the establishment of three rural routes from this city on July 1. The routes will average about 24 miles in length.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
THE ATLANTIC HOTEL and COTTAGES

Morehead City, North Carolina.
 Open June 1st Dancing, bathing. fish. ing, sailing. Most popular resort on At- lantc Coast Hotel greatly improved. Rooms single ensuite Largest ball. room in South. Write for booklet etc. A. J. COOKE, Mgr. Morehead City. N. c. b-17-2m- -tiI-thu-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31

For up-to- date dinners 20 to the up to-date Metropoli- tan Cafe-3Oc. Coffee, Tea. Milk or Ice Tea. Best ser. vice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
E. E. FORBES
 BIRMINGHAM BUYS OUT F. C. FIFE
The Largest House Buys
 Out the Next Largest PIANOS 60 AT FACTORY COST.

The E. E. Forbes Piano company have bought the entire stock of the Frank G. Fite Music house, and so large and un- usual was the purchase that all of the Birmingham papers commented upon It. The Birmingham News said:
 MT. Fite, desiring to close his Birming- ham store, and rather than repack his big stock, sold the whole $4O,OO0 worth of pianos to the E. E. Forbes Piano com pany.'
 The Birmingham Ledger said:
 Think of a beautiful upright piano worth s250, but sold for $147.50 or one worth $325 for s193 .50. but this is the op- portunity afforded by the enormous pur- chase of the F. E. Forbes company, when they absorbed the entire plano stock of the well known Frank G. Fite Music house."
 The papers may we'll talk about this great purchase-nothing like it was ever before accomplished in the south, and the result is that well known high-grade pianos are being sold at facotry prices"
 We have likewise reduced all prices on our large stock of pianos to keep pace with this sacrifice sale, and as we carry the best pianos in the world including:
 Chickering,
 Forbes,
 Mathushek,
 Mason & Hamin,
 Kranish & Bach,
 Everett,
 And other we'll known pianos, you will appreciate what wonderful saving op- portunity this piano sale offers-on the pianos for which we are agents you can save from $50 to $75, while this is the way prices are marked on the pianos bought from the F. G. Fite company
 New pianos Gin either mahogany or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
strenqtheninq the Team.

The owners of the Bessemer franchise in the Tri-State lague, have gone about with a will to strengthen the weak places in the team. Already Linen, one of the pitchers, and Harbin. the big first base man, have been released. Fuqua and Geiger, two of Sheffeld's former players, have been put in their places. Stevens has been taken from centerhed and put behind the bat in place of King who has returned home for repairs, having in- jured his hand in last Fridays game. O'Byrde a former Cotton States leaguer, has been added to the twirling staff. This makes up to date the follTxing slab men: Hopkins, O'Mara, fugua and O'Byrde
 "sox sorber," whose time expires with the Decaturs on Wednesday, will proba- bly, be drafted by the Marvels. The management is also comforting with two crack players from Bedford and Frank- lin. Va, and will perhaps close a con tract with them within the next few days
 Johnny Collins will leave for Sheffield tonight and remain with his colts during the rest of the trip. The Marvels will re- turn home next Monday and will open a series of three games with Chattanooga. It is not the purpose of the management of the league to conflict with the schedule of the Southern league but in some way the schedule got tangled and the only way 1t could be strengthened out was for the Marvels to pull off six games in Bes- semer next week.
 By the time the Marvels return from their trip they will have bunch together that will rank with any team in the league and the fans will get some good ball this season.
 Schools Close This Week.
 The Bessemer public schools will close one of the most successful sessions in their history this week. Most of the week will be taken up by examinations. The graduating exercises will be held next Thursday night The commencement address will be delivered by Congressman Underwood and nine graduates of the High school will receive diplomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
FOR HEALTH OR PLEASURE. WAYNEsvILLE, N. C.,
 "Beautiful" Haywood White Sulphur Springs

-HOTEL-- In the "Heart of the Mountains" In the Celebrated Land of the SI<y,, at an altitude of 2S50 feet Opens June 8th, under the supervision of it's new owner and proprietor,
 MIR. BENJ. J. SLOAN.
 Superior accommodations for 250 guests. Special rates for the season. month, week, with or without bath. Write for 1904 booklet Address
 Mrs. E. J. Ring Manager,
 Waynesyille, North Carolina. LoRING SPRINGS, Mentone, Ala. Lookout mountain, 2500 feet altitude. Chalybeate and freestone water, fishing. boating. bathing. driving. ten-pins. and other amusements. Terms reasonable
 CHARLES A. I.ORING. Prop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31

For better food try Gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31

The roof of the foundry building of the Louisville and Nashville shops took fire, causing a loss of about $500 The fire caught from the spark of a passing en- gine The loss is covered by insurance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31

The Evening Sentinel, New Decatur's daily paper, is a thing of the past, having suspended because 1t didn't pay. The editor, H. E. Hildreth, has gone to Wash ington, D. C., where he has accepted position. It has been announced that the paper will be started up again in the fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31

Regina MUSIC BoXes ana musIc at aIlIust
 your own price.
 Don't forget this opportunity, even if you have not the full amount. but bear fin mind that we will accept part of the price in cash and allow you to pay the balance on easy. convenient terms. If YOU want a piano and expect to buy one in the next two years it will pay you to avail yourself of the present sale and our special long time offer for 1t will save you from $50 to $2s150 according to the price piano you buy.
 Write us at once. Remember that we e,larantee every piano that we sell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
Be safe-cook with Gas.

East Lake Casino today Matinee 3 p. m. Admission l5c and 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31

heavy rain and thunder storm passed over this section last night. causing con- siderable damage to the telephone and telegraph companies, but no other dam age was done.
 the establishment of three rural routes from this city on July l. The routes will average about "A miles in length.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31

Quite a number of mechanics have been layed off from the Louisville and Nash vile railroad shops here within the last few days. It is said that this has been done on account of the falling off of the business of the company on account of the dull season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31
Wiu Have Paved Streets.

C. w. Hooper, ChaIrm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-31

Can't fool much with yacht styles this year-brim about the same width right through-rnedium Crowns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-10
Special:

Beginning next Monday, October 10. we
be yin a sale of Furs purchased direct from
the manufacturer at great sacrlhce. The
prices we shall sell this lot for will be from
b 10 30 per cent below what you will have
10 nav for the same goods little later. Good
chance TO buy for Christmas presents.