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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
SELMA MAN KILLS
 NEGRO BURGLAR
WAS AWAKENED BY HIS WIFE, WHO SAID SOME ONE WAS TRY ING TO GET IN THE HOUSE.

Selma. March 16.-(Special )--Last night abut midnight June Gay. who lives on the corner of Sylvan and Selma streets, was awakened by his wife who stated that she heard some one trying to break in the house. MT. Gay arose and made an investigation. He saw a black form at the gate with his hand reaching for the latch to come in. Calling to the party whom he saw was a negro, he received the answer: You don't know me2" MT. Gay answered that he did not and for the negro not to come in. The fellow said that he was coming in any way, and on MT. Gay telling him that if he did he would shoot. the negro answered: You can't shoot any quicker than l can,' and threw his hand back of him. MT. Gay fired twice, the second shot taking effect and producing a wound from which death resulted q few hours later.
 The negro was found to be Robert Jones. alias "Chum," and it is thought that he had been drinking MT. Gay gave himself up to the authorities and was re- leased on a nominal bond. He states that he regrets exceedingly having to shoot the negro but expected him to open fire upon him. MT Gay Is exonerated from all blame in the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
BROOKWOOD HEARS
 HOBSON'S ADDRESS
DIVISION OF TIME WAS ASKED BY w. B. BANkHEAD, SON OF THE CONGRESSMAN, WHICH WAS RE- FUSED.

Tuscaloosa, March 6.-(Special)- )-The political tide in this section is still at very high ebb and the friend of both Col onel Bankhead and Captain Hobson are leaivng no stones unturned which will be to their interest of their candidate. Cap tain Hobson spoke at Brookwood last evening in behalf of his candidacy for congress in this district. Colonel Bank head. who is standing for renomination. was unable to be present owing to the condition of his health MT. Bankhead is the remainder of the canvass, which will be very exacting.
 The hall in which the Captain spoke was filled to its capacity, the audience consisting of men, women and children. The Hon. William B. Bankhead was pres ent to represent his father and asked for division of time but was refused by Cap tain Hobson, which was disappointing to the audience, which seemed to desire to hear both sides discussed. Phil Painter. private secretary of Captain Hobson, pre- sided at the meeting. Captain Hobson began speaking at o'clock and devoted AlhiSViA lO AilS usual pOlHlS ntltlulOIt made by him. He gained the attention of his audience in the beginning and were visibly impressed throughout the evening In his beech he stated that while he was still of the opinion that the lock system of the Warrior river was insufficient, he wished to say that in case he was elect ed he would endeavor to speedily advance their completion. This is something of change in Captain Hobson's policy The Captain spoke three hours and received much applause.
 A Hobson club was started this morning in Brookwood and a number of names were immediately secured Captain Hob sons friends feel very much gratified with the result in Brookwood and claim large majority there. but Bankhead's friends state that he has a stronger fol- lowing ther than they ever anticipated. Captain Hobson arrived at noon from Brookwood. He stated in Tuscaloosa that he will do his utmost if he Is sent to congress to complete the remaining locks on the Warrior river at the very earliest possible date and that from time to time he will secure appropria tions for the en- largement of the locks, as the growing traffic on the river demands it. Both Colonel Bankhead and Captain Hobson are minglng among their friends today and will spend much of their time during the next few days in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
Convicted for Stealing Cigars.

Gadsden. March 16.-(Special)-Lewis Stewart, a negro, was arrested Saturday for stealing cigars from Leath & Go. Stewart managed in some way to get several boxes from the show case and took them, one box at time, to the Dixie saloon and sold them for small amount and took whiskey in part pay ment. The price asked by Stewart was so low that they became suspicious and Stewart was arrested. He was fined $l5 in mayors court and became very impu- dent and used ugly language to the mayor and he was given another $l5 fine and cost. He is now at work on the streets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
WILL SPEAK NEXT
 AT MONTGOMERY
HEFLIN AND STALLlNGS DECLARE THEY ARE WORKING TO KEEP GOLFERS FROM GETTING CON- TROL OF PARTY.

Montgomery, March 6.-(Special. )-Sec- retary of State J. Thomas Hefin re- turned to the capitol today from Tusca- 1oosa, where he made a speech with for mer Congressman Stallings on national issues last Monday. MT. Hehin announced that he and MT. Stallings had accepted invitations to speak in Montgomery next Friday night.
 Aside from the issues involved in the campaign, it is expected that the speak CTS will be greeted by large audience here, where the fame of each as force full and entertaining "stumpers'' is well establish and appreciated. The meeting will be held in the Montgomery theatre.
 We will not speak in behalf of any candidate from the democratic nomina- ton for President, but for the democratic regulars said MT. Hefln. We merely want to put the regulars on guard that an attempt is being made to turn the party over to the bolters, by the route of the still hunt"
 Since several inquiries have already been made of the committee in charge of the meeting as to tickets of admission, the announc, -leat is made that no charges will made but the public is cordially invited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
Injured in Runaway.

Gadsden, March 16.--tSpecial) )-While out riding Sunday afternoon Joe McCor- mick and Charles Thompson were driv- ing up Third street from the north and as they approached the corner of Broad street an electric car came from the west, and the horse became greatly frightened and dashed towards the Com mercial hotel. throwing MT. Mccormick out on his face and dragging him some distance Thompson sprang out as soon as the horse got frightened and thus escaped injury MT. Mccormick was talk en to his home on Fourth street immedi- ately where a doctor dressed his wounds. He was badly cut about the face and sev- eral ribs broken The horse ran to Sulli- vans stable, doing little damage except smashing the shaft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
LADY BADLY INJURED.
Miss Cunningham Has Narrow Escape
 In Runaway Near Wylam.

Vivian, March 6.-(Specia1) )-Late yes terday afternoon Miss Cunningham, the trained nurse who is waiting upon Mrs. T. c. Mtehum, took the horse and buggy of Dr. Edwards and was driving alone to Ensley. As she reached MT. Sothers' meat market. the horse became frightened and uncomfortable. Seeing no other way of es- cape, she leaped out of the buggy bruis- ing her head and body and spraining her wrist.
 The horse ran back to the livery stable in Vivian and was checked by Clifford Hardy. There was little damage to the buggy. Miss Cunningham was taken into MT. Sother's and cared for until she could be transferred to the home of Dr. Edwards, in Vivian, where she will receive medical treatment until well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
SCALP IS TORN OFF.
Louis Meharg Has Painful Accident
 In Basement of Saloon.

Anniston, March 16.-(Special) )-Louis Meharg, the well known bar tender at Reid Brothers Palace saloon was severe ly injured last night and as a consequence will be confined to his room for several days. Meharg had occasion to go into the basement of the saloon last night after some beverage that patrons were waiting for. The place was dimly lighted, and having secured what he wanted he started in a hurry to return up stairs when his head came in contact with a floor beam and the scalp was cut and torn nearly from his head.
 The gash was over six inches long and the scalp was doubled back showing the ehrire top of the skull. Mir Meharg was rendered unconscious by the contact and the wound bled profusely. pr. Walker was summoned and administered restora- tives and after his patient had regained consciousness the wound was drawn to- gether by several stitches and MT. Me- harg was conveyed to the home of his mother on Walnut street. His wound is
 aful, but is not considered dangerous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
ACTION IS COMMENDED.
Huntsville People Satisfied By Refusal
 to Grant Telephone Franchise.

Huntsville March 6.-(Specal.)-The action of the city council in refusing to allow franchise for the operation of an other telephone exchange in this city is generally commended by the citizens. The Southern Bell company, owners of the exchange now doing business here, has made pledge to Install common battery system with multiple switch board and lamp signals. This will give Huntsville a telephone service the equal of any in the south and the threatened telephone war will be averted.
 A contract for lighting the streets of the city with electric lights has been made with the Huntsville Railway, Light and Power company for five years, dating from March of this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
BITTEN BY DOG.
Young Lady at Fort Payne Receives
 Painful Injuries.

Fort Payne, March 16.-(Special.) )-Last Saturday late in the afternoon, Miss Lora Anderson was dangerously bitten by dog As was her usual custom. she went to a neighbours house for milk late In the afternoon. When she got to the gate she called and Mrs. Novele, the lady of the house, came to the door. She thought the dog was securely tied and called to Miss Anderson to come in.
 She had not gotten but a rew feet in- side the gate when the dog broke loose and sprang on her, biting her below the knee and in the back and on the neck and several other places. She was badly torn up, her clothing being torn almost completely off. She screamed and sev- eral neighbors ran in and beat the dog off She fainted twice and had to be carried home. A doctor was sent for and her wounds were dressed. She is very badly hurt. MT. Novelle, who owns the dog, refuses to allow him to be killed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
FANS GET BUSY.
Huntsville Is Preparing for Good Arti-
 cIe of Baseball.

Huntsville, March 6-(Special)-The Huntsville Baseball association has called a meeting of it's members for Thursday night, when the association will be reor- ganized with an increased capital stock and some definite action taken for the collection of an aggregation of players. The outlook for baseball in Huntsville was never better and prosperous season for the association is anticipated
 A meeting has been arranged to be held In Chattanooga during next week for the organization of the proposed Tri-State league to be composed of Huntsville, Chattanooga. Decatur. Knoxville, Rome and Annlston. Associations have already been formed in the other five towns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
Getting Ready for tournament.

volunteer fire company is getting ready for the tournament to be held at Annis- ton May IS and 19. There will be ten towns in the tournament and this season will each have horse teams. Gadsden has a pair of the finest horses in the state and has won several of the first and second prizes in the tournaments and hope to capture several at Anniston this year. The Annston company is working hard in hopes of defeating Gads- den. but the Gadsden boys are also prac- ticing and feel confident they will come out with a prize
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
counciII Will Deliver Lectures.

Normal, March IA. -(Speeial.) Prof. Council, while still sick and weak, thinks that he is justified in responding to some of the many invitations which he has re- ceived to lecture He will deliver an ad- dress at the George R. Smith 'colege, Sedalia. Mo- the 18th of this month, at the National Inter Collegiate bureau, in April and al the Male and Female col lege Hopknsvjlle, Ky. in May
 President w H. Council Is the oldest and really tho only ex-slave president of a college in the world, so far as is known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
New Bank Is Incorporated.

Montgomery. March 16- Especially )--Ar- tieles of incorporation of the Peoples Bank of Greensboro have been filed in the office of the secretary of state. The bank has an authorized capital of s5O,OOO The following names compose the list of incorporators: A. Lawson, Thomas D. Knight, l.. J. Lawson, s. J Monette, Mrs. C. D. Seay. W. w. Overstreet and s. s. Webb. The amount of the stock actually paid in Is stated to be $2690O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
Red Mems Lodge Instituted.

Anniston, March 16.-(Special. )-The Goose Tribe No. s3. Improved Order of Red Men, was instituted Monday night when the following officers were elect ed and installed: Sachem, s. N. Bloch senior sagamore, William A. Moon; ju- nior sagamore, Louis Meharg;. prophet s. E. Moves chief of records J. l. Goodwin; keeper of wampum, NJ Long, collector of wampum, T. M Harmon; sannaps, J. l.. Reaves, Francis Greene; warriors, B. O. Levins, J. G. Levins. L. H. l.. Levins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
Social and Personal.

Mir Walter Rush is confined to his room with illness
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Presbyterian church will meet at the manse next Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 Dr. w. F. Hurt and family left yester- day for their new home in New Mexico. They will stop a few weeks in Indian Territory to visit relatives.
 Mrs Nora Golson and Mrs. W. H. Den his left yesterday for their summer home near MeCalla, where they will spend several months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
Will Be Ready June 1.

Gadsden, March 16.-tSpecial)-T work at the Alabama Steel and Wire company's plant is progressing so nicely that they are confident that they will be making steel by the first of June. The work is being rapidly pushed and an extra large force of men are at work day and night Everything will be in readi- ness by May l5, but it will take a few days to put the finishing touches on the different parts. When this entire plant is complete 1t will be one of the largest and finest in the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
Birmingham Man Will Marry.

Scottsboro March 15-(Special. )-The following cards have been issued to out of-town friends: Mrs. Evie Brown Rob inson invites you to be present at the marriage of her daughter, Maude, to Mir John Linton Lunsford on the evening of Wednesday, the 9th of April, at o'clock,
 ian church. Scottsboro, Ala. At
 ter the 12th of April. Birming-
 a. Miss Robinson is one of the
 eautiful and popular girls in this
 tof Alabama and is general fla
 ! society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
WILL PUT ON MAILS.

. Demopols, March 16-(Special)- { ' Telegrams received here and else . where by petitioners along the line {
 z from Congressmen Taylor and { . Bowie. state that the postal depart- z ment has agreed to accede to the re- { . quests of the petitioners and will {
 ~ soon place regular mall service on {
 < new passenger train of the Southern { . between Selma and Meridian.
 < This gives to all parties between <
 . Selma and Meridian double daily { : service and will prove of great ad- { < vantage to the numerous mail pat { ' rons of the AgeH Herald who will re- { ~ ceive the paper at an early hour on { . day of publication. At present the { . the paper comes by special express { : delivery, at an early hour. {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
Social and Personal.

A number of Ensley fans went into Bir- mingham this afternoon to witness the first game of ball of the season at West End park between New York and Bir- mingham.
 The Odd Fellows held a very interesting meeting in their hall tonight.
 Probate Judge J. P. Stiles was visiting his many friends in the Steel City this afternoon.
 MT J. H. Thomas of South Georgia was in the city today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
Will Give QulItina Bee.

Wylam March 16, (speciaL)-The Ladies Aid society of the Baptist church will have a quilting bee at the home of Mrs. A. R. Sawyer tomorrow. A large number of ladies will be present and sev- eral quilts will be finished. The society is making money to paint the church house In the sprng
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
DIDN'T KNOW l HAD KIDNEY TROUBLE.

had tried so many remedies without their having benefited me that I was about discouraged, but in a few days after taking your wonderful swamp-Root began to feel better.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
WINTER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Points In Florida. Nassau
 and Cuba.

southern railway will have on sale da,v .,,stn Anrii 30. round trip winter excursion .,aSets to principal resorts in Florida Nas.au and Cuba at greatly reduced rates. Final limit May sl. 1904. Through Pullman sleeping car Birmingham to IanGsonyille. Write for booklet entitled ..yvinter Homes in Summer Lands" For reservation. detailed information. .tc apply passenger office Morris hotel b,,ilding. Telephone 6l7.
 J. c. LUsK, u-8tf District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
To California and Northwest Via Queen
 and Crescent Route.

Tickets on sale March 1 to April 90 in- elusive. and September l5 to October l5 inclusive. at greatly reduced rates. For information address A. B. Freeman, T.. P. A., Queen and Crescent Route. Bir- mingham, Ala. 3-5-57t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
BESSEMER SOLONS
 HAVE DIFFICULTY
Two Members of City Council
 Are Separated.
SESSION IS VERY LIVELY
Effort to Elect a Successor to Alder man MyIes Results in Broken Quo- rum, Adjournment and
 Fight-other News.

Bessemer March 6-(Special)-At the meeting of the mayor and aldermen last night the question of electing an alder man in the Fourth ward was brought up shortly after midnight and elicited live ly discussion which finally ended in quorum being broken and two members of the board engaging in personal dlf- iculty.
 The account of the meeting as given in this mornings Age-Herald state that the board was still in session. When the ques- ton of electing an alderman for the Fourth ward to fill the vacancy created by Richard Myles being busted by the courts on inc ground that he hae fail ed to pay his poll tax came up the min ority faction of the council retired break ing the quorum. The board then adjourn ed.
 When the members of the council had passed into the hall some hot words passed between Mir Randle, leader of the majority faction. and Mir. Rodgers, leader of the minority side. MT. Rodgers ac- cused the other side of bad faith, saying that wnen his side had the opportunity of naming an alderman when they had majority of the board present they had refralned from doing so Alter some very strong language the men clmched. They were separated, however, before many | blows had been passed.
 Just before the subject of eiectlng an alderman was brought up the board went 1 into the election of two members of the school board to fill the places caused by the expiration of the terms of A. A. Ran die and Dr. T. T. Robinson, MT. Randle stating that he could not serve on the board any longer. l.. o. Smith was named to fill the place Dr. Robinson was elect ed to succeed himself
 Will Pay Dividend Saturday.
 The receivers are making preparations to pay a 25 per cent dividend to the creditors of the defunct Bessemer Say | ings bank next Saturday. This payment of the dividend will probably bring large crowd to the city George H. Stew enson, the receiver, and his assistants have done hard work getting the affairs of the bank in shape to pay a dividend. Mir Stevenson's management of the bank affairs has been able and has given general satisfaction.
 Foot Amputated.
 Charles Banks employed at Sloss mines, had his foot mashed in such way yes l terday evening by being run over by car that it was deemed necessary to ann putate it. He is getting along nicely since the operation was performed.
 To Build Hall.
 The Bessemer 1ndepent Order of Odd Fellows at it's regular meeting last night appointed Jacob Rosenbaum, J. J. Sulli- van and P. N. Simmons a committee to confer with a committee from the Marvel 1 City Lodge, I. O. O. r, and the Linton and Myrtle lodges of Knights of Pythias to discuss plans for building hall for the lodges to occupy jointly. The different orders have entered itno the matter enthu slastically and it is probable that hand some temple will be erected in the near | future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
Huntsville Company Inspected.

Huntsville. March Especial )-Briga- dler General Clark, Inspector General Ligon .nd Adjutant General Brandon of the Alabama national guard. inspected Company r., Third regiment tonight. They passed fine inspection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
Social and Personal.

The Womans Christian Temperance union held an interesting meeting this afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. w. Young.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edward Cumley are visit ing Mrs. E. R. Fountain.
 MT. J. l.. Patton of Columbus. Ga, was a visitor to the city today.
 MT. S. R. Nelson of Atlanta was in town today looking after business inter ests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17

erally; had no appetite, was dizzy and suffered with headache most of the time. l did not know that my kidneys were the cause of my trouble, but somehow felt they might be. and l began taking Swamp-Root as above stated. There is such a pleasant taste to Swamp Root, and 1t goes right to the spot and drives disease out of the system. IL has cured me. and 1 cheerfully recommend 1t to all sufferers. Gratefully yours,
 MRS. A. L. WALKER,
 21 McDaniel St. Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
j. A. w. Smith In Washington.
REDUCED RATES

Washington. March 16.-(Special.)-J. A. v Smith of Birmingham Is in the city.