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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
HOWARD CLOSES 4
 SUCCESSFUL YEAR Fourteen Graduates Given Di- pIomaS by Dr. Montague A LARGE CROWD ATTENDS Interesting Programme Is Carried Out and Many Distinguished Visitors
 Are Present-Entlre Faculty
 Reelected by Trustees.
A LARGE CROWD ATTENDS

The sixty-sixth annual commencement of Howard college was held yesterday morning in the college chapel. One of the largest crowds in the history of the in- stitution attended. The graduating class received their diplomas in caps and gowns and seated on the platform were the president, members of the faculty and many distinguished visitors.
 The exercises consisted of addresses by members of the graduating class, bacca- laureate address, presentation of diplo- mas, and report of the trustees. The baccalaureate address was delivered. by the Rev. Dr. T. M. Galloway of Talla- dega. The trustees announced that the entire faculty has been reelected for next session.
 The exercises were opened by an ad- dress of welcome by the Rev. Dr. A. C. Davidson, president of the board of trus- tees, who congratulated the college on having passed a most successful year. After prayer by the Rev. w. B. Crump- ton of Montgomery the senior speakers delivered their orations The programme follows:
 The Programme.
 Music.
 Welcome on Behalf of the Trustees pr. A. c. Davidson.
 Music. 4g
 America and Destiny-L. T. Reeves.
 Alabama-James N Jester
 Individualism in Citizenship-Ben s. Huggins.
 Music.
 I,ost-childhood-J O. colley-
 Reaction vs Democraoy-Percy p Burns.
 The Wreck of Time-John T. s. Wade. Music.
 Baccalaureate Address-The Rev. T. M Galloway. Music.
 l Conferring of degrees. Announcement from the board. l Benediction. After the senior speakers had finished their addresses the entire class arose and formed on the left of the stage Presi- dent Montague then delivered the di- plomas with few impressive remarks The exercises were concluded by the college glee club singing God Be With You Till We Meet Again"
 The following young men received their diplomas yesterday:
 Class of 1904.
 Percy P. Burns, A. B., Blocton; James O. Colley, A. B., Verbena; Robert c. Crumpton A. B., East Lake; John D. Dickson. A. B.. Lownesboro; Andrew J. Gross A. B.. Wedowee; Tipton A. Gum. B. s., Caiera; Thomas F. Huey, special, East Lake, Ben s. Huggins, B. s., Cor ona; James N. Jester. B. s., Camp Hill; Henry D. Jones, A. B., East Lake; LOT enzo T. Reeves, A. B., Tallassee; John A. Sams, A. B.. Trussvlle; Thomas M. Smith. A. B., Eutaw; and John T. S. Wade, Jr., A. B., East Lake
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
RECORD OF COURTS.

The case of John L. Brake, Jr., charged with murder in the second degree is still on trial in the first division of the crim- inal court. The defendant Is charged with killing Thomas Gibbs at Warrior some thing over a year ago.
 Henry Jackson files suit in the circuit court gainst the Central Foundry com pany, asking for damages to the amount of 5000 as damages for alleged personal injuries.
 Tn the same court Thomas May sues the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company for 5000 as damages for alleged personal in- juries.
 Henry Sharpe brings suit against A. J. Long for $100 as damages for an alleged false arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
BITTEN BY MAD DOG.
T. s. Woods Goes to Atlanta for Treat
 ment.

T. s. Woods, who lives at 1906 Thir- teenth avenue, south, was bitten on Mon- cay, May 10. by mad dog, and he mas been carried to Atlanta to the Pasteur institute for treatment.
 The dog was a pet fox terrier. and when it bit MT. Woods he at once thought it was mad and had the animal caged and watched 1t for several days After show ing every sign of being mad the dog fin- ally died
 As soon as there were any indications of madness in the dog Mir Woods went to Atlanta for treatment. It is thought that he arrived there in time to prevent any serious results from the bite
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers have been filed in the probate court:
 Joseph R. Smith. Sr., to E. P. Allen, bishop of Mobile, lots Nos. ?, B. 4, 5, G. and in block Mo- 1s, North smithfield, consideration s22Oc.
 Annie E. Simms and husband to Minnie S. Black and others, a lot 72 by 190 feet rear the center of section 21, township +. range west consideration s2300.
 J. G. Smith and wife executor to R. L.. Gregory lot No. in block No. 2f6, Bir- mingham consideration $2100.
 F. L. Shillinger and wife to R. s. Nun ger and wife lots Nos. 25 and 26 in block No. 7S4, Birmingham, consideration $4750.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
THE WEATHER

Washington. May 25.-Following is the weather forecast for Alabama: Fair Thursday; Friday showers and cooler; light to fresh south winds.
 Weather Report.
 Birmingham, Wednesday, May p. The rain area over the plains yester- day has spread farther eastward and scuthward. Rain Is reported from Texas, Oklahoma, thence throughout the north central states as far east as Ohio. Rain also fell in North Carolina.
 High temperatures prevailed yesterday in all the cotton states, though slightly cooler in western districts The average maximum in Georgia was 94 degrees; in Alabama. Mississippi and Tennessee 92; in Louisiana 90 and in Texas and Arkansas s. The maximum at Birmingham was 92.
 Weather Conditions.
 Temperature and precipitation as re- ported by the weather bureau for select ed southern stations during 24 hours end- ing ' a. m.: Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
LITTLE GIRL ASSAULTED
 BY AN UNKNOWN NEGRO


 It is almost impossible to get any de- tails of the assault but 1t is understood the little girl was playing near the county road when she was seized by the negro. After the negro acompnshed his purpose she gave the alarm immediately and the sheriff's office in Birmingham was noti- fled. In the meantime a posse was or- ganized to go in search of the negro. It is believed he made his escape by way of the road leading from the red ore beds on the crest of the mountain to Gate City, through Shades Valley Open threats of violence are said to have been made.
 Up to a late hour last night word had not becn received from the county officers in pursuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26

RH INN1E ELROD, the ten-year-old
 M daughter of J N Eirud, farmer residing in Shades Valley, was criminally assaulted yesterday afternoon by an unknown negro. The assault oc- cured about s:so O clock, and the sheriffs office was immediately notified. Sheriff Andrew w. Burgin, Chief Deputy Albert Stradford and about seven other deputies, rifles, imediately responded to the call. The deed was perpetrated near the crest of Red Mountain, at a point near where the Twenty-seyenth street macadamized road crosses the mountain. and to reach the place the deputies were compelled to go by private conveyance and on horse bs ok.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
Jumped From HIah sulldIno.

Louisville, May 25.-Desponded of busi- ness troubles Julian ". Courts yesterday hurled himself from the tenth story of the Columbit building. His body was re- duced to a pulp on the pavement below. Courts was employed as a claim clerk of the Louisville, Henderson and St. Louis railroad. He was the son of c. Winn Courts. a Russessville. Ky. banker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
Teachers Are Elected.

opelika, May 95.-(Special)-The board of education met Monday and elected the following teachers for the next scho- lastic year: c. w. Brock, principal; J. B. Chapman first assistant Misses s. D. Luther, Vida Foshee, Alice Kittrell, Min nie Watson, Minnie Mutch Mollie Robin son, Maria Hosmer and Annie Shapard. Misses Foshee and Shapard are two new teachers. Mrs. c. A Sanford, super numerary teachr The year just closed was attended with fine results In the public school system. Prof. w. s. Carr was reelected principal of the coored schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
TO MEET FOR PRACTICE.
Preparations Being Made for Vulcan
 Entertainment May 31.

Friday evening the Poliock-Stephens or chestra will meet in Pollock-Stephens hall to practice for the Vulcan entertainment, which will be given May 31.
 The chorus will not meet until Monday night, when there will be a full dress re- hearsal at the Bijou theatre. All who will take part in the entertainfent are ex- pected to be present at the Bijou Mon day night, as the complete programme will then be carried out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
STRUCK BY BRICK.
Hugh Curtis Young White Boy, Has
 Skull Fractured.

Yesterday afternoon at o'clock Hugh Curtis, a boy sixteen years old, was knocked on the head with a brick, by Anderson Sheppard another boy.
 Hugh was Sanding on bridge when struck. He was knocked unconscious and fell in ditch of water, where he was nearly drowned.
 The Gaudin Company's ambulance took the injured boy to the Hillman Hospital. After an examination it was found the young mans skull was fractured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
SOLDIERS HOLD MEETING.
Salvation Army Makes Number of
 Converts at Lewisburg.

Twenty soldiers from the local post of the Salvation Army went to Lewisburg last night in a tally ho, and at the Meth odist church there conducted religious meeting. The church was filled to its capacity, and there were five conversions.
 The soldiers were in charge of Captain Boucher, the trip having been arranged by MT Wilkerson. Other meetings will be held during the sumemr at the vari- ous mining camps in the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
Glass of 1904.
KILLED IN GRAVEL PIT.
Negro Is Completely Buried By the
 cavlng Earth.

Columbus, Ga, May 25-(special)- j. Joseph Rivers, colored. aged 60 years. was instantly killed in gravel pit on the Central of Georgia railway south of Gir- ard, Ga, this morning while digging away in a corner of the pit. The dirt caved and he was covered There were only about three inches of dirt above him, but when heswas taken out life was extinct He was employed by the lessee of the gravel pit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
BROUGHT TO BIRMINGHAM.
Body of James A. Achors Will Be
 Buried Here.

The remains of James A. Achors, who was shot and fatally wounded in Mont gomery Tuesday afternoon, were brought to Birmingham yesterday and carried to Idge Lows undertaking establishment. The funeral arrangements have not been made.
 The deceased lived at S21 North Twen- tieth street, and was well known here He was an engineer on the Louisville and Nashville railroad and leaves ani1v.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Miss Annie E. Broun.

Miss Annie E. Broun died yesterday morning at the home Of her niece' Mrs' F. A Fulgham, in Birmingham. The remains were carried to Auburn, Ala, for interment. Miss Broun was 73 years old and was sister of the late Dr. Will liam Leroy Broun, president of Auburn College. She was universally loved by those who knew her, and was known among the alumni of Auburn College as Aunt Annie"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
Grain Company Incorporated.

The Stephenson-Neal Grain company with a capital stock of s1o,Ooo flied articles of incorporation in the probate court yes- terday. The officers of the company are Ben A. Neal president; John J. Stephen son, vice president and general manager. L. D. schwab, secretary. The office of the company will be in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
Italian Colony Proposed.

Capt. s. catanzana, agent in .Birming- ham for the Italian government. is mak- ing an effort to establish an Italian colony at a point on the Louisville and Nash vile railroad between Birmingham and Cullman. It is proposed for the colony to raise strawberries and other fruits and vegetables.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
Up to Date Club Elects Officers.

Tuscaloosa, May 25.-(Special.) 1.-The Up- To-Date Club was very pleasantly enter tained Monday afternoon by Mrs. John Y. Graham at her home at the Univers- ity. A very interesting programme on Marion Crawford was rendered, after which the annual election of officers was held which resulted as follows: Presi- dent, Mrs. Henry J. Fitts; vice president, Mrs. John Y. Graham; secretary, Miss Malissa Wyman; treasurer, Mrs. A. A. Persons director, Mrs. c. H. Barnwell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
Charles E. Crawford.

Funeral services over the remains of Charles E. Crawford, who was shot and fatally wounded Tuesday morning by Policeman Vandiver, will be conducted from his late residence, 622 Second ave- nue, this afternoon at 2 o'clock and the interment will be in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building permits have been issued from the office of Inspector Kendrick as fol- lows:
 John B. Burke to repair dwelling at No 2OO4 Eighth avenue at a cost of $75.
 Emma Knight to repair dwelling on Fifteenth street and Sixth avenue at a cost of $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
EXCURSION RATES
To Atlantic City Via the Southern
 Railway.

On account of the meeting of the Ameri- can Academy of Medicine and the Amer ican Medical association, the Southern railway will sell tickets Birmingham to Atlantic City. N J., at the very low rate of $27.55 for the round trip. Tickets will be sold June l, 2. 3. and 6, 1904, good to leave Atlantic City returning not later than June 13.
 For further information and sleeping car reservation, apply to J. N Harrison, district passenger agent. Morris Hotel building. 5-l9 to t-5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
Teachers Examination.

The annual examination of applicants for places upon the eligible list of teach CTS for public schools of Birmingham, will be held at the High school building Monday and Tuesday June and :, 1904, beginning at 9 o'clock a. m. on Monday.
 J. D. MOORE,
 J. B. CUNNINGHAM,
 J. H. PHILLIPS, 5-26-5t~ Board of Examiners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued from the probate court as follows: w. E. liar rell of Birmingham to Miss Della Luna, J. T. Griffin or Birmingham to Mrs. Stella V. May, James M. McCulom of Birmingham to Miss May Kent, Arthur Jacobs of Jonesboro to Miss Maude Bum- garten
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
Mrs. L. j. McGimseY.

Mrs. l.. J. McGimsey, aged 22 years, died yesterday at St. Vincents Hospital The remains were carried to her late residence in East Lake, where the fun eraI will be conducted at time yet to be fixed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
ADJUSTMENTS
At the RIlou.

Another delightful evening was spent at the Bijou last night by a good sized audience. Dorothy Walters, the whist ling songstress, created much enthusiasm At the matinee this afternoon she will give a special number for the ladies and children, and the wonderful midgets are going to do some new tricks of especial interest.
 There will be the usual performance tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26

Attorneys Tol Y Crawford and J. E. Ricketson of Columbus today filed at Arlington, Ga. a suit against the Central of Georgia railway company for s20, ,0e0 damages for their client Hesakiah Fluel- len, a negroe of Montgomery. He was run over by a Central train near Arling- ton March Is. 1903, both of his feet being cut off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
PERSONAL.

W. Earl Drennen, a medical student at Columbia university. Is very Ill at the home of his parents in Birmingham.
 w. V. M. Robertson Is in Baltimore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26
No Bankrupt Petitions.

For the first time in many weeks not single petition in bankruptcy was filed yesterday with either of the referees in bankruptcy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26

You'd wonder why you had never cooked with Gas before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26

Metropolitan Cafe serves best merchant lunch in city for soc, including coffee, tea, milk or ice tea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26

Call for the celebrated Wuerzburger Beer-l5c per bottle, two for 25c. On sale at Snow & Rambow's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-26

Be safe-cook with Gas.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-25
BIG DROP IN
WHEAT MARKET
SEPTEMBER GOES DOWN FIVE
CENTS FROM TUESDAYS
cLosE-coRN AND OATS
TUMBLE IN SYMPATHY.
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
Chicago, Aug "a To-day witnessed
large trade and with a continue.
ton Of the weakness developed yes
Ierday still lower prices were estab-
lished. September declined from
$l.0Shs, Tuesdays close, to s1.03ss,
December sold down to $1.04%
compared with sl.o9A ms109ss at
the previous close Better weather,
more favorable crop news and longer
cables started renewed liquidation by
the longs and many stop-loss limits
were uncovered, which added to the
early depression AT the decline a
better general demand developed and
the market for a time displayed a
stranger undertone, but reaction fol-
lowed and the market closed near
the bottom with losses.
CORN-The corn market early de.
yel0nad a comparatively steady tone,
hut yielded in the last half hour. sell.
ing of quickly with severe break
In wieat prices. Final figures were
n lower for September, while May
and December lost 13s. Weather and
crop news We're more favorable. Sell.
ing by professionals and warehouse
and provision interests caused weak
ness for time, but at the decline the
demand improved and a better tone
ensued. The reaction, however, fol
lowed and the market closed as
above noted.
OATS-The market of weak prices
closed at the bottom at loss sol.
There was heavy selling by cash in
terests and by longs and scattered
commission house buying. The break
in wheat and corn was factor. Re.
ceipts were smaller than expected.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-25
STOCK MARKET
TENDED UPWARD
TRADING HOWEVER, WAS DULL
AND NARRoW--GENERAL AD-
VANCE IN INDUSTRIAL
STOCKS.

| BY the Associated Press,
| New York, Aug 24.-In the face Of
the conditions which ordinarily make
! for lower prices, such as Increased
excitement in commodity markets, a
| further strain in local labor troubles
and selling by London on the inter.
national political situation, today S
stock market showed general ten.
dency toward higher prices, Trad.
ing was dull and narrow, however,
and was again largely professional.
AT the outset the tone was decid.
edly bearish. Union and Southern
Pacific were among early features by
reason OF their strength, but their
rise failed to stimulate any immed-
late response and the market hung
back. The Southwestern group OF
railway Issues became conspicuous
under the lead of Missouri Pacific,
Kansas and Trsas preferred and this
movement was followed by general
advance in many industrial and mis-
ce]laneous issues.
AtudlSdIudleu copper, SiueitlH3s,
sugar. consolidated gas and Brook
Ign transit all moved up, but the i'm
proved tone, while well maintained
failed to bring any real demand. The
strength of the Gould stocks was ac-
companied by reports of prospective
huge earnings accruing from the large
cotton crop, but In the more conser-
yative quarters there was disposi-
ton to look upon the movement as of
a pool character Practically the
same reasons were advanced in expla-
nation of the rise in copper, though
it was not denied that trade. condi
tions showed some Improvement. In
the late session business Became more
dull and restricted and while traders
seemed less inclined to take bui.
fish view. it was clear that little long
stock had come into the market.
Among the interesting developments
in the monetary situation was the
transfer of 100000 crop money to
Chicago-the first of the year-and
$150,000 to Canada.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-25
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Heart Beats Per Min
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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-25
Herbine

Renders the bile more fluid and thus
helps the blood to flow; IL affords
prompt relief from biliousness, indi
gestion, sick. and nervous headaches
and the oyer-indulgence in food and
drink. Herbine acts quickly, dose
after meals will bring the patient In.
to good condition IN a few days.
G. L. Caldwell. Agt K K and 7
r. r. Checotah. Ind Ter writes,
April 1s. 1908. 4 was sick for over
two years with enlargement Of the
liver and spleen. The doctors did ne
no good. and | had given Up all here
Of being cured when my ruggist ad-
vised me to use Herbine. It has
made me sound and well" soc.
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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-25
cures sclatica.

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York, writes: after fifteen days of
excruciating pain from sciatic rheu-
matism, under various treatments,
was induced to try Billiards. Snow
Imminent; the first application giving
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by Schulz Drug Co
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-25
Closing
THE CASH MARKETS.

st. Louis, Aug. 23.-The following
spot prices ruled here today for var,
ious grains mentioned:
No. 2 red winter wheat, 111-112h
No. red winter wheat, 107Ik -110h
No. white corn, 54A a 5413c.
No. mixed corn. 54A a 54kc.
No. white corn, sac.
No. mixed corn, 53A a sac.
No. white oats, 36lkc.
No. mixed oats, 34I1 a 35c.
No. white oats, IS a 36c.
No. 3 mixed oats, 80 a. 33%c.