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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
VIII Convene Tomorrow.

The coroner's Jury will reconvene to- morrow morning at the Bessemer city court room for the purpose of investigat- ing more fully the death of Nat Terry, a well known young man of this city who was found dead in his bed room two weeks ago.
 The coroner will convene the Jury at 3 o'clock. Over fifty witnesses have been summoned and Coroner Paris states that the case will be probed to the bottom. There Is a difference of opinion as to the manner in which he met his death Some are of the opinion that it was suicide, while others think that he was killed with intent to robbery. He had about $500 on his person the night before but only 15 cents was found In his possession after hs death.
 Mr. Terry was found on his bed in a room over E A. Iittles store with a pis- tol wound through his heart and the weapon lying In the bureau drawer sev- eral steps away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
BESSEMER BAR MILL
 NOW IN OPERATION
ANOTHER DEPARTMENT OF ROLL. ING MILL RESUMES ON OPEN SHOP PLAN-coRoNER's JURY TO REcoNvENE.

Bessemer. July 25.-(special.)-The bar mill of the Bessemer rolling mills started up today. The bar and plate mills are now in operation. Over a hundred men are employed in these departments. The bar mill was closed down several weeks ago on account of some differences aris- ing between the officials of the company and the workmen on the wage schedule. The mill has been started up as an open shop.
 With the exception of the pudding de- partment the entire rolling mills are in operation. It is stated on good authority that all of the plant will be placed in operation as soon as practicable.
 Since the plate mill resumed work sev- eral days ago 1t has been making a fairly good record, and has been in con- tinuous operation with the exception of two days when the mill was closed down for repairs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
CASE FINALLY SETTLED.
Admiral Dewey and Ills Men VIII Get
 PrIze Money.

Washington, July 25.-After legal battle of several years Admiral Dewey and his men, who fought the battle of Manila, are to receive their prize money on account of the capture of the Don Juan de Austria and other Spanish property. In the supreme court of the District of Columbia to- day Justice Gould signed an order con- firming the report of the auditor in the case, overruling all exceptions filed by either side to the report.
 The amount ot the property captured finally was fixed at $1,657,355 a sum considerably in excess of what the government claimed to be due. One half the amount will be paid the cap tors, while the remainder, as provided by law, will be placed to the credit of the navy pension fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
RAILROAD ENGINEER
 COMMITS SUICIDE.
WALTER 3. WALLACE OF THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY ENDS LIFE BY TAKING PoIsoN-NoTEs TO HIS WIFE.

Walter B. Wallace, an engineer on the Southern railroad. committed suicide Sun day afternoon or early yesterday morn- ing by taking a mixture of carbolic acid, laudanum and morphine. His body was discovered yesterday morning in room 5 of the Waddell house at 1s16z First ave nue by the proprietor. D. H. Waddell. No explanation of the deed was left by the dead man, although he wrote two notes to his wife and children, who live at 1850 Fourth avenue, Bessemer, telling them goodbye and not to blame any one but himself for his death.
 It seems that he planned his suicide at least a day before he took the poison. He wrote the two notes in Selma, and dated them July 25. It is supposed that he intended taking his life In Selma. but later decided to wait until after he reached Birmingham. He went to the Waddell house Sunday and was assigned to room by Dave Waddel a son of the proprietor, who conducted him to room 8. He gave the boy some money and asked that he buy three ounces of laundanum and three of carbolic acid, as he wished to treat an ingrown toe nail. The boy made the purchase and left the room. Wallace had asked for a dark room, where he could sleep and not be disturbed.
 Yesterday morning MT. waddell went to the room, thinking it was empty and found the body of Wallace lying across the bed. He notified Coroner Paris. who made an investigation and came to a de- cision that death was caused by poisons taken with suicidal Intent The empty bottles, which had contained the poisons, were found on the bed by the dead mans side.
 The two notes which were found in his pocket, were as follews:.
 "Selnia, Ala, July, 1904. My Darling Mamie and Babies-Do not blame anyone for my death. 1 was the only one to blame. My accident policy Is in my trunk here in Selma. Yours loving until death,
 WALTER" Selma, Ala"
 Please have my body carried tb Bes- semer. 1850 Fourth avenue. That is where my wife is Yours in trouble
 wv. B. WALLACE." July 25. 1904"
 The body was taken to the undertaking establishment of the Gaudin company, where 1t was embalmed and afterwards it was sent to Bessemer, where the fun eral services will take place today. Po- liceman Lynch of the Bessemer force was a brother of the deceased and took charge of the remains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
j. P. MORGAN IN DANGER.
Burning Yacht Was Drifting Toward
 the Corsalr.

New York, July 25.-The twenty-five foot naptha launch of the steam yacht Rambler, belonging to Lewis Cass Led yard, commodore of the New York Yacht club, while off the yacht club rendezvous at the foot of East Twenty fourth street, caught fire late tonight and drifted out into the stream, where were anchored. several steam yachts, including J. P. Morgans Corsair and w. B. Leeds Noma.
 The burning launch was drifting to- ward the Corsair, on board of which were MT. Morgan, his daughter. Mrs. Satterlee. and Mrs. Morgans physi- clan, Dr. J. w. Marcoe. When the health department steamer Franklin Edson reached the launch and pre- vented her from fouling the Corsair, the launch had burned to the waters edge and sank soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26

Peoples Savings Bank and Trust com- pany. as to my honesty for my contracts
 Fully three-fourths of my patients have been treated by some one else before oall- inx on me to be cured. Why not come as soon as affiicted7 You will save money, distressing pain and valuable time; be- sides, there is satisfaction in knowing that the very best treatment is being given you by an honest, competent phy- siclan. I have treated private troubles as q speciality in the city of Birmingham. .Aia., since August & 1ss7 cure syphilis. xonorrhosa. gleet, stricture, lost manhood. etc. I cure many patients by mail treat- ment. Write for prices and terms.
 I do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit hos failed to secure. If you fail to be cured by such methods. give me . cau and get well.
 My offices are the most private and quiet in the city. tenth story of the nev First National Bank building. corner q Second avenue and Twentieth strest Rooms 1oi2 and 1o14 Take one of the nns elevators to tenth floor.
 Offics hours: s:s0 a- m e Sso . = Sunday, 10 C. n. to U n.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
ERROR CORRECTED.
The Word Mot" Left Out In MT. Done
 gre's Communication.

The following letter was read in the minors convention yesterday:
 Birmingham, Ala, July 25, 1904. ''W. H. Farley, Esq, City:
 My Dear Sir-In today's Age-Her- aid you will observe have contributed letter on the mining situation of our district. In the last paragraph of the letter as printed one important word has been unintentionaliy left out by the typesetter. The word is not and should appear between the second and third words of the paragraph so as to make 1t read as follows, to-wit:
 "'It is not our purpose to advocate the acceptance of the operators offer as it stands. But, etc.
 You will see that this one word makes a great difference in the line of my argument. If 1t is not asking too much, I would beg that you read this letter before the convention today, so as my position may be made clear.
 With utmost respect, beg to re- main very truly yours,
 "CHARLES DENEGRE."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with your water and let it stand twenty-four hourss a sediment or settling indicates an un- healthy condition of the kidneys; If 1t stains the linen It Is evidence of kidney trouble; too frequent desire to pass it, or pain In the back is also convincing proof that the kindeys and bladder are put of order
 What to Do.
 There is comfort in ,he knowledge so often expressed that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy. fulflls every wish in curing rheumatism, pain In the back kidneys, liver bladder and every part of the urinary passage. It cor rects inability to hold water and scala ing pain in passing 1t. or bad effects fol- lowing use of liquor, wine or beer and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often during the day, and to get up many times during the night The mild and the extraordi= nary effect of SwampRoot is soon real ized. It stands the highest for its won- derful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists in fifty cent and one-dollar sizes.
 You may have sample bottle of Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy, and a book that tells all about it. both sent absolutely free by mail. Address, Dr. Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton. N. Y. When writing be sure to mention that you read this generous offer in the Birming- ham Daily Age-Herald. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name. Swamp-Root Dr. <ilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamton, N. Y. on every bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
POPE CANNOT AGREE.
To Accede to French Demands Would
 Be to Surrender Rights.

Rome, July 26.-According to the Patria, an answer to the French gov ernment with regard to the relations between 1t and the vatican has been formulated at meeting of the cardi- nals. This answer, which will be sent to Foreign Minister Delcasse, says that the pope cannot agree to the demands of the French government without surrendering the papal rights.
 The Italia says that as soon as the answer reaches Minister Delcasse the pope will address circular to all the Catholic powers, fully explaining the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
DAVIS SENDS TELEGRAM.
Vice Presidential Nominee Is Confident
 of Democratic Success.

Bedford Springs. Pa, July 25.-senator Davis told the Associated Press today that last night he. sent telegram to Hon. John Sharp Williams of Mississippi temporary chairman of the St. Louis con vention. that his notification meeting would be held at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va, on the 17th of August. MT. Da- wis Is very enthusiastic and believes that his party will come out victorious at the fall election.
 Senator Davis Judge George Gray Of Delaware, Col. J. w. Spangler of Belle font and several other prominent demo- crats who are stopping here, had several conferences today, but no one would tell word concerning what was done or what they talked about.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
FATHER O'REILLY SINKS
 RAPIDLY THIS MORNING

hopeful that he would yet recover He was conscious and spoke coherently. But he fell into a stupor again and at Il o'clock 1t was seen that life was fast ebbing away.
 At half past three o'clock this morning Father o'Reilly's heart had almost ceased to beat, and his death was ex- pected at any moment.
 The passing of Father OReilly will bring unspeakable sorrow to this entire community The good priest was beloved throughout the Birmingham district and to thousands his death will come as a personal grief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following building permits were is- sued from the office Of Engineer Ken drick
 S. A. Barclx to repair one-story frame building at 92O Central avenue. south to cost Si5O0.
 F. w. Routen, to repair one-story frame building on Tenth street between Eighth and Ninth avenues to cost $75
 Mrs Fannie Phillipson to erect two one-story frame buildings on Fifth ave- nue. between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets to cost 5000 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
COTTON CROP IS BETTER.
Five Hundred Texas Correspondents Show Increase of e.75 Per Cent.

Dallas, Texas. July 25.--The Galveston Dallas News will publish tomorrow re- ports from 800 correspondents from Texas and Indian Territory correspondents de- tailing the conditions of the cotton crop. These reports are of average date July 22 and comparisons are made with conditions at the same time last year.
 The summary shows the acreage condi- ton in Texas to be s75 per cent better than a year ago.
 The acreage as previously reported Is 9.S2 larger. The crop is from one to six weeks earlier than last year, averag- ing three weeks earlier. The fruitage is generally exceptionally heavy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26

The Rev. p. A. o'Reilly, who has been languishing at St. vincents hospital since last Thursday evening when he fell from his horse at the brigade encamp- ment. was rapidly sinking at the hour of going to press.
 He rallied from his stupor several times yesterday, and on the whole his condis tion was regarded as better than on Sun day, but early in the evening the patient showed alarming symptoms, and the end seemed to be near About o'clock how ever, he rallied again and for little while some of those at his bedside felt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
First Rice of the Season.

New Orleans, July 25-The first new rice of the season, seventy-nine sacks, has been received from the Teche section. Notice has been given of the shipment of a lot of new rice from Palquemine parish. The crop this season bids fair to be the largest and est ever raised in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
Non.unIon Men Show Up.

Washington, July 25-F1fteen brick layers have been employed and nine others presented themselves for work on the new buildings in the Washing ton barracks today, where union men struck because of the retention of a non-nion colored mechanic. Rain, however, prevented the continuance of work today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
Personal and General.

Miss Laura Jones, Miss Pearl Burgin and Miss Lucy Reynolds have returned from Knoxville, where they have been attending the university summer school.
 Mss Grace Judson will entertain next Wednesday evening in compliment to Miss Emma Cowan. 4 Clerk of the City Court F. A. Dudley is spending the week with relatives in Isownder county.
 The ladies of St. Agnes guild will hold a lawn fete Wednesday afternoon on the lawn of Dr. T. r. Robinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
Funeral of MT. Wallace.

The funeral of Walter R. Wallace, who was found dead in his room at the waddel house in Birmingham this morning will take place morrow afternon at 4 o'clock from St. Aloysius church. The interment will be at Cedar Hill cemetery. The fun eral will be in charge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineer.
 Mir Wallace was well known in Bes- semer, having married Miss Lynch of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
START LONG TRIP.
New York AutomoblIsts VIII Make
 Run to St. Louis.

New York, July 25-Sixteen auto mobiles, piloted by members of the Automobile Club of America, today started on the long run to St. Louis. There were two women in the party.
 The party will be preceded over the entire route by pilot machine driven by a man familiar with the roads. This machine will leave trail of confetti to mark the route.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26

Everybody cordially invi- ted to attend the grandest picnic and barbecue of the season, given by the Concor- dia Society, at Germania Park, Wednesday, July 27, 1904
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
EXCAVATIONS OF ANclEnrs.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Achilles was dragging the bodk of Hector around the walls of Troy at the tail of his chariot.
 T wish Lew Wallace could see this!' he muttered. flashing the horses still harder.
 Later however. he acknowledged that Homer wrote the thing up in fairly good style.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
1,fficers Named

At the regular meeting of the Bessemer Trade and Labor assembly at the city hall the following officers were named for the ensuing year: c. T. Cook, President H. A. Base. vice president; J. H. Sulli- van, recording secretary; W. D. Lanier, treasurer: John g. Randle. sergeant-at- arms; George Bennett. Will Vines, Will liam Bise. John S. Randle. trustees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
Lonq Automobile Tour,

Boston, July 25-Eight members of the Massachusetts Automobile club left here today on 1300-mile tour to St. Louis. The tourists expect to join the party which left New York today at Albany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
Council to Meet.

The mayor and aldermen will meet in special called session at tho council chamber tomorrow night for the purpose of transacting some important business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,
gunrnufo9

you Q perma- 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 bank. Alabama National bank. Steiner Broth CTS. bAnkerA
 Jefferson Coun- ty 8 c vi n 2 . hank and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
.SELMIANS PLEASED WITH ENCAMPMENT Military Men Have Returned to
 Their Homes VETERANS ELECT OFFICERS Mrs. Martha c. Robinson Dies at the Residence of Her pauah-
 ter, Mrs. George
 Vaughan.
VETERANS ELECT OFFICERS

Selma, July &.-(special1-Th three Selma companies returned home this morning from the brigade encampment at Owenton, near Birmingham. The of- ficers and men compliment the encamp- ment in general. while eriticising some minor details. The weather was great drawback to the camp but of course no one is to blame for that
 The Selma companies stood ace high Tn their respective commands and this IS source of qualifications to the entire ciu- zenship. Selmians and Black Belters In general appreciate the benign influence of the organized military and the fact that cavalry. an artillery and an in- fantry company Is fully organized here Is regarded as an everlasting source of protection.
 Veterans Elect Officers.
 Friday night Camp Jones, United Con- federate veterans, elected officers for the ensuing term. Below Is found the list of those elected. No adjutant was chosen on account of the membership being un- able to make selection, majority of votes not being cast for any candidate.
 Commander John F. Burns made creditable showing of his stewardship, the camp having increased In membership and largely so in finances. During the past year a benefit was given by the fall fes- tival and something over $350 was gain ed. The officers of the camp elected are as follows E. P. Gault, commander; J. T. Knowlen first lieutenant; J. J. Bab- cock, second lieutenant Simon Gay, third lieutenant; w. P. Welch. treasurer
 MT. Gait is the youngest member of the camp but is an enthusiastic veteran who takes unusual interest In the perpetuatlon of the valor of the old soldiers. He has once before held the position of comman- der and was treasurer when elected to tho position again.
 Death of an Aged Woman.
 This morning about o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. Martha C. Robertson mother of Mrs. George Vaughan of this city, the end coming at the home of the latter, with whom the deceased has spent the remaining days of her life She was Il years old and had lived In Selma for the past S1 years. The funeral took place this afternoon at 5 o'clock.
 Local and Personal.
 The death of R. w. B. Merritt which oc- cured in Montgomery yesterday after noon. was learned with great sorrow in Selma last night He formerly lived here and his niece and other relatives lived here. His grand nieces daughters of Mrs. T. H. Knicey, were visiting him when the end came.
 c. S. Partridge returned last night from visiting his fathers family at PerdiGo bay.
 Henry Lillienthal has returned from New York and eastern markets.
 The Wilcox Rifles, the Demopolis com pany and the Uniontown company passed through Selma today en route home from Camp Jeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
PERSONAL.

Lewis McAdory the little son of Mir and Mrs. Walter K. McAdory, who has been i'll for several days with typhoid fever is improving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26

The Age-HeraId Engraving Depart. ment makes ,cd cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
tor all your Small Remlttances. by mail or
 otherwise.
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 CHEAP AND CONVENIENT.
 NO APPLICATION REQUIRED

A receipt is given and money will be re- funded if order is lost.
 Sold at all agencies of the Southern Ex- press Company at all reasonable hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26

E. T. Shaw Son. undertakers, s12 North Twentieth street. Both phones g..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
Atlantic Coast Line

Elegant passenger service to ths South and East Trains leave Mont gomery at 6:50 A. M.. 400 P. M. and t:45 P. M. Through sleeper to Jack. sonville leaves Birmingham via L. & N. at $40 P. M.
 ]. A. TAYLOR, T. P. A.
 Montgomery Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-26
RATES ARE AS F0LLowss
SHIP YOUR GOODS
 BY THE 0UTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY

lich operates on 27,O00 miles of first-clsss .llroads, with connections with other com- oanies, to all points accessible by express
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-02
Funeral OF the Late Engineer
George Tagg Tomorrow.
His Brother Coming From Michigan
His Wife Arrives From
Louisville.
ELEs TO BURY REMAINS

The remains of the late Engineer
George Tagg, who was killed in the
wreck yesterday morning near Prince
ton. Ky, were brought 10 the city last
evening and taken to the home OF his
mot hr- in-law. Mrs. Mulvin, on West
jefferson street. The funeral will
take place tomorrow afternoon at 2
O'Clock from the first Presbyterian
church under the auspices OF the Elks,
and the burial will BE- in oak Grove. Z
\ brother OF the deceased from
Michigan Is expected, and his arrival
is awaited by relatives.
No. 202, the dead engineer engine
will be picked" up today and brought
TO the local shops for repairs.
TIE wreck occurred after a slow
turn had been rounded and the engine
struck in such position a to be
forced of the tracks and thrown far
of the right Of way.
The big machine was left in such a
position that II will be n hard matter
for the wrecking crew to right il but
such difficulties are overcome on short
notice in railroad service. The dam
age 10 the epigne can not be estimated
until brought TO the local shops foI
repairs.
This morning several big, handsome
floral designs arrived from Louisville
for Engineer Tags grave. Many
regrets and expressions of sorrow are
heard. MI. Tagg being one OF the
most popular men, both as a railroad
and lodge circles in paducah.
Yesterdays Louisville Times says
George Tagg was one OF the best
known engineers ON the Illinois Cen
trail railroad. He was thirty.nine
years old aud lived at 1912 West
Broadway. He leaves n widow, Mrs.
Nollie Tagg.
Tagg was an Englishman by birth,
but came to America with his parents,
who live u. Battle Greek, Mich, when
boy. He had been employed by the
Illinois Central Railroad company for
many years, and iwon the respect of
the officials OF the company as being
one of the most reliable men in the
service.
He moved to this city from Paducah
two years ago, and was engineer on
tho Illinois Central fast train, No.
20i, running between Louisville and
Paducah. He was II Knight Templar
and an Elk.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-02
GUY DEAN FOUND.

Owensboro, KY, March "A tele-
gram received from X. S. Triplett,
Waco Tex, says, Guy Dean is with
me, he is all right"
This clears the mystery OF the young
coal operator who has been missing
since February is. No explanation
OF his prolonged absence accompanies
the telegram.