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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
NEW VETERANS CAMP.
Members of Camp Pelham Withdarw
 and Perfect New Organization.

Anniston, March 10-(Special)-A new camp of United Confederate veterans was organized here yesterday which will be known as Camp Gordon Memorial, named in honor of the late General Gordon. There has been a little lack of harmony for some time among the members of Camp Pelham. which has a membership of over 100, and the continuation came yes terday when eighteen or twenty members of that organization met at the city hall and took the initial step toward forming the new camp. There was put nttl,' chance of compromising the trouble which is understood to have existed in the camp, without dissolving the organization or forming new one and 1t was finally de- cided to do the latter. The officers elect ed in the new camp are as follows A. F. McGhee. commander; c. J. Darden, first lieutenant; J. H. Allen. second lieutenant; C. c. Crow, third lieutenant; William Bell adjutant.
 The rest of the officers will be elected at the next meeting, which will be held on the fourth Saturday of the month. The movement was originated in Oxford where there are a number of members of Camp Pelham who are not inclined to attend meetings here because of the distance. There was nothing said yesterday as to the permanent place of meetings but 1t is presumed that In the near future when the membership has been increased that Ox- ford will be the place decided upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
BUILDINGS ARE
 ABOUT COMPLETED
THREE STRUCTURES IN SELMA HAVING RACE TO FINISH FIRST. ELkS HOME AN IDEAL CLUB HOUSE.

Selma, March 0-(Special )-Three im- portant buildings. aggregate cost of which is about $100,0O0, are nearing completion' and there Is race on to see which will be turned over to the owners first. These buildings are the First Baptist church, a stone structure and one of the handsomest in the south the city building, third story having been added to the fire de- partment headquarters, making that building of equal height with the city hall and market house; and the Elks' home.
 The latter is situated on the bank of the Alabama river with wide portico over hanging the bluff above the water, and will be perhaps the most ideally arranged club house in the state. The lodge room is on the second floor and has neat stage in one end. A veranda is also on this floor and affords delightful view Of the country across the river and down stream for many miles. An enthusiastic ladies auxiliary has been formed and is hard at work in the endeavor, to provide the iur- nishings for the parlors.
 Selma lodge of Elks is composed or about 225 members. among whom are the most prominent citizens of Dallas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
Sharing the Prosperity.
coMER AT TUSCALOOSA.
Makes interesting Talk, Quoting Many
 Figures on Alabama Rates.

Tuscaloosa, March 10.-(Special )--B. B. Conner of Birmingham, candidate for president of the Alabama railroad com mission. made a brief address to a small audience at the courthouse yesterday afternoon. It had not been previously an- nounced where and at what hour Mir. Corners speaking would occur. so Mir. Conner announced that he would return to Tuscaloosa Saturday and speak at II o'clock.
 He began his speech by referring to his cadet days at the university, when he went out against Croxtons Raiders. He said that he wished to speak on freight rates as it was the consumers who paid them, and it was with them to settle the question He said that he had been ac- cused of being unfair to the roads. but that he had never been accused of being unreasonable in any of his business en- terprises. He said that the whole south was suffering from the monopoly of the railroads, and that the commission was created to protect it.
 He then made an interesting talk on the question of rates. He stated that Geor- eia's freight rate was 40 per cent less on an average than that Of Alabama. He also dealth with the railroads delay of claims. He made an interesting busi- ness talk, and was given the closest atten- fiou
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
Making Map of the County.

Prattvllle, March 0.-(Speciat.) )-The re- districting board for this county met at the courthouse yesterday and organized for the business of re-dlstrictlng this county for public schools. They will begin work on May 2. It is the purpose of this board to make an accurate .map of the county and carry 1t along as they go over the county locating school houses and the residences of citizens. It will be pos sible with the aid of this map, when finished, to locate exactly every resident house holder and school in the county ac- curately. c. A. Pickett was made chair man of she board and w. w. Hinton sec retary. The former is civil engineer. the latter Is county superintendent of eduea- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
eadsden sanitarlum Is Assured.

Gadsaen, March 0.-(Specal)-From the present outlook Gadsden Will secure the sanitarium. of which mention mas been made before R. H. Thomas, lead ing real estate and investment broker of Birmingham, has been in the city iooKihs after the matter and he stated that there was no doubt that the sanitarium would be built at an early date. The citizens are much interested in the matter ana will cooperate with Mir Thomas In the building of the hospital. The building will be for the benefit of the public at large and the medical profession and will be under the supervision of competent physicians and managers. MT. Thomas was called to Birmingham Thursday, but will return Sunday and be ready to push the matter through. The location has not yet been decided upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
NichoIson's Body Not Recovered.

Tuscaloosa. March 10.-(Special)-A number of relatives of the late Dudley D. Nicholson, mail clerk on the Alabama Great Southern railroad, who lost his life in the terrible wreck at Kewanee Tues day spent the day yesterday at the scene of the wreck trying to obtain the body, but found 1t impossible. Only three terribly burned bodies were recovered, and his was not among them. MT. Nich- olson has been in the employ of the road for the past twenty-seven years and was about forty-fve years of age. He was born and reared here, being a member of one of Tuscaloosas 8 oldest and most prominent families. He was unmarried and is survived by one sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
PROMINENT MEN
 INVOLVED IN CASE
3. R. LAGETT OF kEMPER COUNTY SAID TO BE THE MAN CHARGED WITH CRUEL CASE OF PEoN. AGE.

Meridian March 10-(Special. )-Shep Griffin, A negro living in west Kemper county. Mississippi, has been taken into custody by Deputy United States Mar shal w. O. Lfgon as a witness in peon- age case against B. R. Lagett, also of west Kemper. and is now being held in the Lauderda1e county jail pending in- vestigation. When placed in the custody of Jailor Stillwel, orders were issued not to allow the witness to converse with any one.
 From information obtainable tonight by wire from Scooba, It appears that Griffin was employed by Lagette on a contract of debt, and that while serving the negro ran away and was employed by Henry Shotts, planter of east Neshoba county. Learning of Grffins action, Lagette is said to have reclaimed the negro and forced him back to his plantation, where upon Shotts began an Investigation Finding that Griffin was still on the plan tation of Lagette serving the debt con- tract, Shotts began a correspondence with the United States marshal of the south ern Mississippi district. with headquar- ters fin Jackson, with the result that Griffin was taken into custody. brought to Meridian and placed in jail, where he will be held until the case comes before the federal court, which convenes here next Monday. The informant stated that Lagette had been arrested and is now un- der bond pending further examination.
 Lagette and Shotts are both prominent planters, one living about twelve miles TN.L u1ly 4Iaa aAFr r.f4 <sl Ly.... per, and the other just across the line in Neshoba county, about fifteen miles east of Philadelphia, the county site of Neshoba
 Griffin Is tall coffee-colored negro about 3s years old apparently, seems to be in good health and Is known as A hard worker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
Social and Personal.

Mrs. Ernest Hopkins of Clayton is the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs Elias Hopkins.
 Mir J. M. Crook celebrated the 56th an- niversary of his birth yesterday. The oc- casion was a most delightful one. The following guests were present: B. W. Crook and family of Woodra wn, Joe Curly and Mrs. Curley of Ensley, Lee Gunter and family and the Rev. D. P. Taylor.
 The Myrtle and the Linton lodges, Knights of Phythias. held an interesting meeting tonight and did some work in the second degree.
 Miss Louise Fulton charmingly enter tained the "Frolickers" at her beautiful home this evening
 Mrs. F. A. Little. who has been quite i'll for the past few days, is better to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
w. H. MREYNoLDs KILLED.
Aged Man Meets Death By Falling of
 Ladder.

Centre, March 10.-(Specia1)-W. II. McReynolds. one of the county's promi- nent citizens, was killed accidentally on Thursday of last week. The deceased, who lived at Taff, in the upper part of the county, had gone to the commissary of the Schuler ore mines near his home, and as he left the store ladder leaning against the building was blown down, striking him in It's fall and infilcting in- iuries that caused his death few hours later MT McReynolds was about 70 years of age and was held in high esteem by his acquaintances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
CITIZENS WILL
 MEET EN MASSE BeSsemerites Ready to Work
 Harder for College
THE COUNTY INTERESTED
canvassing Committee Is Working Strenuously and Substantial Re- suits. Are Expected-site
 Is Very Desirable.

Bessemer, March 10-(Special 1.-The cit izens of Bessemer will meet in mass meeting tomorrow at Rebie hall for the purpose of arousing enthusiasm for the Synodical college. The people of all de- nominations are interested in this move ment and the meeting promises to be one of the largest attended ever held in the city.
 Not only is Bessemer interested in the city securing the institution but all of Jefferson county Is pulling for the Marvel City. The Birmingham Commercial club has endorsed the movement and it is un- derstood will appoint a committee to work jointly with a committee of Bessemer citizens for the college. Bessemer sub urbs have all come to the assistance of this city and they will all make liberal sub schriptions to the fund that the trustees require.
 The canvassing committee has been pushing it's part of the work vigorously. and while nothing has been given out, it is understood that the required amount will be raised.
 The site for the proposed institution has already been selected. It is one of the best places in the state for an educational institution and is located on a high hill in the northern portion of the city, com manding a fine view of the surrounding district.
 To Inspect Rifles.
 Tomorrow night at the armory the Bes- semer rifles will be inspected by Adjutant General Brandon, General Louis V. Clark, Inspector General Ligon and Major J. l.. Daniel The rifles are in excellent form and military enthusiasm in the company is running high It Is expected that the boys will make good showing.
 Atlanta Wants Bessemer chert.
 Representatives from Atlanta were in conference with T. H. Spencer and ]. H. Johnson today relative to the purchas- ing and shipment of some Bessemer chert to Atlanta The party went to the ehert pit this morning and the visitors ex- pressed themselve as being highly pleased with the quality of the chert
 It Is stated that between 300 and 1000 car loads of gravel will be shipped to the Gate City at an early date. The aggre- gate cost of the chert loaded on the cars in this city is about SL5O per car
 New Machinery Arrives.
 The new machinery recently purchased by the owners of the Savoy laundry has arrived and will be installed as soon as practicable. It is the purpose of the present management to make the laundry one of the best equipped in the country Robert Mingea, who has purchased an interest in the plant, is one of the city's most enterprising young business men.
 Thieves Captured.
 Two negroes, giving their names as Charlie Hodges and Will Johnson. made desperate attempt to steal pair of overalls from the front of H. Levinson's s store on Second avenue. They were ap- prehended and made to hand over the stolen property They then attempted to make their escape, but were captured by an officer and placed in jail. Three gold watches were found on them, two of which were of Elgin movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
Machinery Ordered for Factory.

Anniston, March 10.-(Special) )-All the machinery for the new furniture factory was ordered shipped yesterday. It will come from various points in northern and eastern states. At the plant they are now working on a dry kiln which will be built of brick. seventy feet long and will be a model of easy utility. All of the material for the roof of the main building Is now on the ground and that structure will be roofed in few days. It is calculated that about four months will be required to get the factory run ming in full blast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
Negro Church Burns.

Anniston, March o-(Special.) )-About l o'clock last night a telephone message from Oxana caused an alarm of fire to be rung in from box 12 at city hall At the end of South Noble street the old negro church was a mass of flames and in few minutes a small house adjoining, occupied by negroes, caught, and later the flames with nothing to impede their progress, comm unicated with a larger house. owned by Jim Crook, negro, and all three structures were burned completely to the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
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 when all else has failed

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
Bankhead in Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa, March 1O.-(Special) )-The Hon. John H. Bankhead, congressman of the Sixth district together with his son, w. B. Bankhead, spent yesterday and to- day in the city circulating amongst friends. Colonel Bankhead has always been great favorte in Tuscaloosa and is receiving his usual hearty welcome. The joint debate of Colonel Bankhead and Captain Hobson. which Is to be delivered here on the morning of the 14th is being looked forward to with more than ordin- ary interest as Tuscaloosa Is said to be the real battle ground of the Sixth dis- trict contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
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 be and Never Suspect It.
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It used to be considered that only urln-

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
Cotton About All In.

Huntsville. March 10-(Special. )-Spot cotton has been coming in from the coun- try in unusually large amounts during the present week, the receipts so far amounting to more than 300 bales. Three of four planters have been holding back for 15 cents and have disposed of their stocks at that figure. The season is now practically over in this section. It Is not believed that there are loo bales of cotton in the hands of Madison county farmers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
Accidentally Injured By Pistol.

Huntsville, March 10.-(Special) )-Robert Mcclure an electrician employed by the Huntsville Railway. Light and Power company was seriously shot last night by a pistol that dropped from the pocket of a motorman. Two of the motormen at the power house were engaged in scuffle when a pistol fell from tke overcoat pocket of one of them and struck on the cement floor The weapon was discharged and the bullet passed through McClure's leg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
Little Girl Breaks Her Arm.

Anniston. March l0.-(Special. .)-Ruth, the sweet little daughter of Mir. Trigg. while playing in the yard yesterday after noon. fell and broke her left arm just above the elbow. The wound was prompt iy attended to and the little one is ex- pected soon to regain use of her member.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
IMPROVEMENTS ARE
 VERY SUCCESSFUL
ENSLEY STEEL PLANT BREAKS RECORD BY TURNING OUT 754 TONS OF so-PoUND RAILS. OTHER NEWS.

Ensley. March 1o.-(special)-The new improvements that have been made at the steel plant are proving to be wonder fully successful All previous records were broken yesterday by the rail mill turning out as a days work 754 tons of S0-pound rails The new converter, the new gas producers and blowing engines have great ly facilitated the manufacturing of steel. In addition to the new record established by the rail mill the blooming mill rolled 191Is tons of finished steel
 Although only nine of the ten open- hearth furnaces of the plant were in op- eration yesterday, 600 tons of molten iron was taken from them.
 Detnue Cases Continued.
 The twelve detinu cases. instituted by the citizens of West Ensley against Poundkeeper J. E. Smith, came up in the inferior court this afternoon and were continued until next Monday. The cases grew out of the empounding of some hogs by MT. Smith, The constitu- tionality of the act annexing West Ems ley is to be tested before the supreme court. The case is now pending.
 Much interest In Trial.
 The trial of Glenn Tetherow, charged with killing Alderman Hardy White, which comes up before Judge D. B. Aber- nathy in the Birmingham inferior court is being discussed with considerable in- terest by the citizens of Ensley.
 Working on New Furnace.
 The work on No. furnace is being pushed rapidly. A large force of men are at work on the new iron plant This Is the largest one of the six furnaces of the Tennessee company. It Is thought that 1t will be ready for the torch some time during the spring.
 The work of overhauling and renovating No. Is progressing fairly well. The in- stallation of the Mesta blowing engines by the Mesta Machine company of Pitts burg is nearly finished. By the first of next month 1t is expected that six of these engines will be in operation. The four that have already been connected are proving a great success. The vertical blowing engines are proving to be quite an improvement over the old style en- gines
 Lecture Tomorrow Night.
 Mr. A. Icyda, the preacher and lec- turer his wife and two children, all from Japan, will give an entertainment tomor- row night at the old Presbyterian church. The entertainment will be under the auspices of the ladies of the First Meth odst church.
 Delightful Party Given.
 A number of Ensley young society peo- pie enjoyed furnace party last night at the steel plant. The chaperones were Mir and Mrs. R. W. Russell and MT. and Mrs. J. M Meaeham The party consist ed of Miss Roberta Russell Miss Vera Barton, Miss Mamie Hornbeck, Miss Ros- selle Haydon, Mir Frank Mones, MT. w. T. Haynie Mir. Sid Shannon, Mir and Mrs. S. w. Franklin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
Y. M. c. A. Is Flourishing.

Tuscaloosa, March 1o.-(SpeciaL) 1.-The regular monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Young Mems Christian association was held last evening. Dur ing the past month no new members have been added to the organization and most gratifying progress is being made along all lines.