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The Lamar register., 1904-04-06

The Gregory lumber yard at Granada
was burned on Monday night, the loss
being about $4,000 with $1,000 insur-
ance. 1t was only by the most excellent
work of the citizens OF the town that
the adjoining property was saved.
G. II. Thorne returned last Saturday,
after visit of few days up In Denver
and Boulder. He returned with we'll
developed case Of sore eyes, such as
many have had around here. and which
is generally called "pink-eye."
April Fool was not much in evidence
on the first of the month. a few OF the
boys and girls fooled each other, but
there was total absence OF anything
like practical jokes or serious attempts
to make any one act or look like fool.
L. NJ. Latta started for Boston last
night, having received orders from The
Colorado Baling company, which he
represents here, to report at the head
office. He may be gone for some weeks.
His family will remain here during his
absence.
The election yesterday reminds one OF
the old song, which ends this way:
Never just exactly right,
But just little slow,
Poor
The Lamar register., 1904-04-06

n httiC shi uCl uIothCi NoiC
watching the clouds and sunshine as
they alternated, the other day. Finally
a very black cloud suddenly obscured
the sun and the little tot turned to the
mother and asked, "Mamma, who blow
ed that out?"
"Maloney's Wedding" play that has
given immense satisfaction during it's
previous engagements here, plays at
the opera house on April 11th. New
faces, vaudeville acquisitions, and an
orchestra are the special features of the
attractions this season.
l.. Writ Markham and A. E. Bent re-
turned from Denver last Saturday night
after having had pleasant time among
the "shriners" and the state republican
committee members. They said there
was something doing all the time with
both Shriners and republicans.
The Lamar Rural Route No. ], has
been ordered established by the postoffice
department and will commence oper a.
tions on May 2. The patrons along the
route have made arrangements to secure
their boxes and other equipment and as
soon as the carrier is selected everything
will be in read mess.
w. j. Johnston went to Pueblo Mon
day night, in order to be in attendance
as petit juror, at the present term Of
the U. S. Circuit court. Those who
have served In like capacity are no doubt
envying w. j., the pleasant time he will
have and the immense amount of juror
fees he will draw.
District Court Clerk Luck has receiv-
ed word from Judge Northcutt to post
pone the regular April term of the court
to May ., next. The regular day for
opening the term is the third Tuesday
in April. Business of Importance else
where in the district makes the post
ponement necessary.
Several Russians were down from
Sugar City last week, looking over the
sugar beet situation around Lamar.
Some of them will make immediate ar
rangements to move here. as they are
assured plenty Oh Work. lney uo W ndt
is called the hand work in raising beets,
that is hoeing, wedding etc.
Easter services were held at the Meth
odist church last Sunday evening and
the church was filed. A pleasing pro
gram of recitations by the Sunday
school pupils and music by the choir,
was presented to the congregation who
seemed to enjoy all they heard.
Mrs. w. L. Morehouse entertained
about thirty ladies last Friday afternoon
in honor of her guests, Mrs. Garfield
and Mrs. Walton. Music by Mrs. Wal
ton was greatly enjoyed by those present.
A physiology puzzle constituted the con
test, and was quite a deep game and
taxed the guessing powers OF the ladies.
Mrs. ID. l.. Silver won the first prize and
Mrs. ]. X. Doughty took second. A So
cial time, with delightful refreshments
consumed the rest of the afternoon.
Mrs. j. II. Means who is visiting in the
city, was also a guest Of honor.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-06
MCLEAN BROS. 1s1ae's4s ss5!As7s
Our Soda Fountain
is now open

and we want you to know you
that you can get Real First
Class Soda drawn from the
best (not the showiest) in La
mar. We will begin serving
that Delicious Ice Cream (like
you used to get last summer)
in a few days.
Come and see us
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12

His Worship, 100 GLindsey), to 1, second; Dresden, 100 GIT. Anderson), 8 to 1, third. Time. 1:1OM.
 Second race, seven furlongs, selling Light Opera, 97 Rice), even won; Never Such, 1O7 (Troxler), to l, second; Lans- down, 1O2 Roach). to 1, third. Time, 1:3o
 Third race, mile and seventy yards, sell ing-Doeskin, 100 u.. Wilson,, to l. won; Short Cake 80 ,VanderbouD, 10 to 1, sec ond; Ray, 105 (Foley), to 1, third. Time, 1;49.
 Fourth race, mile and a sixteenth, sell ing, handicap-Old Stone 101 OIowelD, to 2, won; Jack Youns 102 (W. Davis), to 1, second Taby Tosa, 101 Qindsey), to 5, third. Time, 1:49.
 Fifth race lour and a half furlongs- 11rla Lee, 9S (W. Davis), 10 to 1, won Willowdene, 1O1 Q.. Wiliams), to 1, sec ond; Fruit 107 Gb Wilson,, to 1, third Time. :56H.
 Sixth race, mile and seventy yards-Ve- los, 100 CRice). 15 to l, won; Pourquoi Pas 9S (W. Davis), to ?, second; Trapsetter, 9S GIT. Anderson) 3 to 1, third Time, 1;isla.
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MINERS RECEIVE
 WEEKS SUPPLIES
BEST OF HUMoR SEEMS TO PRE- VAIL AMONG PRATT STRIKERS. MINES MAKING GOOD RECORDS. OTHER NEWS.

Pratt City, August n.-(speeial)-The two commissaries that have been estab- lished by the Mine Workers in this city were kept busy all day distributing sup plies to the miners. Several men re- ceived another weeks supply of pro visions. The best feeling seems to pre- vail and so far not a single case of dis turbance has occurred in the city.
 No effort has yet been made by the company to start up any of the mines in this d'sfrict.
 Nc. 3 and No. 1O which are being oper- ated by eonvicts, are said to be making good records Yesterday at No. the largest number of tons was mined of any day since the convicts were placed in the mine. The record was 1908 tons. When operated by free labor the average days record was 1880 tons.
 The Tennessee company is making ex- tensive repairs on its coal bins in Pratt City. and from the present indications it appears that the company Is making pre- paraHons to start its coke ovens at this place.
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WILL BUILD BRIDGE.
Commissioners Advertise for Bids tc
 Build Structure Over Elk River.

Athens. August 11.-(Special.) )-The court of county commissioners in session 1t this time have been beseiged with pe- titions favoring the erection of bridge across Elk river at what Is known as Redus Shoals in the north part of this county. giving an outlet to one of the richest sections of the county, and after carefully weighing the matter the court decided Wednesday afternoon that the bids for the erection of the bridge would be advertised for, and that the bridge would be built.
 This Is the same bridge that was let some months ago to another firm, but after Investigating the facts the contract was rescinded, and the question has been lying dormant until this session of the court, when a mass of petitions were brought before the court urging the build ing of the bridge With the erection of this bridge, much larger volume of bus mess will come to Athens.
 The bridge will give an easy outlet to the hog and hominy country of this county, and will be a saving of many miles in travel for hundreds of the most progressive and successful farmers of the county to their county town Bids will be received for thirty days for the building Of the bridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
At chIcaao.

Chicago, August 1.-The Proviso stakes the feature at Harlem today. was won by Miss Inez. Allen Avon was second with Delcarina third and Tom Shelly just outside the money. After racing head and head with Delcarina for a quarter of a mile Miss Inez drew away turning for home. and won under wraps Delcarna swung wide when making the stretch bend and carried Tom sht fly out With her. This allowed Allen Avon to cut in on the rail saving ground. and he captured second place by three lengths The weather was cool and track good Summary:
 First race, six furlongs-B Before, 115 INicoD, [ to l, won; Ralph Reese 1l2 tOtis) to l, second. Bis Beach, 1O6 CMc- 1ntyre). to l. third. Time, 116 2-5.
 Second race. six urlongs-Delagoa, HIS Henry). 10 to ', won; Don Domo, 112 tMorrison), 8 to l, second; Gypsene. IF 1Otis). 20 10 1. third. Time, Ills 1-5
 Third race five and one-half furlongs. the Proviso stakes-Mias tncz. l11 QIenry). 30 to l, won; Allen Avon, 96 (McBride), ! to 1, second; Deiearina 90 (Greenheld), 9 to ?. third Time. 1;o7 S-5
 Fourth race mie-Leila 102 Green feld), to .. won; Apple, 103 (E. Morri- son), to 9 second. San Reno, 92 (Ore- gar). F to 1, third Time lag 3-5.
 Fifth race mile-Bensen Caldwell, 103 (Morrison), l5 to l. won; Emigre 103 (Wolf, P to l. second; Hudson 96 (Mc- Bride), to l. third. Time, l:43.
 Sixth race, milc-1arneY lO6 CTfoffler), 12 to 1, won; Dungannon. % (Knapp). to ], second Dell Leath. 91 (NicoD, to 5, third. Time, 1:42 S-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
ON TIE RACE TRACK
At Saratoga

Saratoga, \. Y. August n.-Molly Brant won todays stake s,ace the Deia- ware, a handicap for s-yenr-olds and up- wards. Graziallo showed the way during the first quarter and Light Brigade then took the lead At the half mile Brant who had gotten away thi~l and had been gradually improving her position, moved up and from that point had things her own way. Stalwart, who made up a great deal of ground was second by a length.
 The track was rather slow and no ap- proach was made 10 any records. Afri- cander proved his mettlo by his decisive victory in the sixth. Fuller let Fort Hun- ter make the pace until the stretch where Afrcander slipped through on the rail. Summarizes
 First race five and half furlongs-Tea- cress, 10i uiildebrand) to l, won; Work man. 1o1 (Cormack) 1O 10 l. second; Thir- ty-thlrd, 97 e1ravers) to l, third. Time. l:09
 Second race, steepeshase short course Maiden, l59 QIenrs) , to 10, won; Dales- ford, 1S0 e. k. Nilson) to ], second Dromedary, 142 Q'eichD to l, third. Time. l:10
 Third race. six furlongs-B Burnt Hills, l2 (Hidebrand) to 10, won; Cigar Lighter, 96 CW Fisher) 20 to 1, second, Merry Lark, 1l2 q. Martini 30 to 1, third. Time, l:15
 Fourth race, the Delaware stake one mile-Molly Brant, 112 Uyne) 3 to D. won; Btalwart 102 (Hildebrand) 6 to l, second; Graziallo. l07 q. Martini F to l, third. Time, 1;39 3-5
 Fifth race, mile-Conkli ng, 99 (OnphanD to l, won; Old England. 10S (Crimmins) to 1, second Fire Eater. 107 (J. Martin) 20 to 1, third. Time, III.
 Sixth race, mile and a furlong-Afri- nander. 123 Fuller) to l. won; Palm Bearer, 97 CHildebrandl 16 to B. second; Reservation, no (O'NeiD 10 to 1, third. Time, 155
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12


 The Coal Barons after two days rest will open hostilities at New Orleanv this afternoon. With three straight scalps from Shreveport hanging to their belts the Barons will invade the Pelican city with hopes of getting at least two out of the three games to be played there
 Reaga and Clark, the new imports from the Texas league. will join Vaughans aggregation at New Orleans and Ward will probably join them two days later. Clark is an infelder and the records show that last year his batting average was .344. If he can hit anything like that in the Southern league he is likely to break up d number of games. With Ward and Vaughan also at the bus lenss end of a willow there ought to be something doing from now on with the
 agtown standard bearers.
 Young Pylant will probably go in against the New Orleans crowd today and the yqungster ought to be able to hold them down if past performances count for anything.
 The Barons will not return to Slagtown until a week from Monday when they will collide with Nashville. After brush with the eastern teams they wind up the sea- son at home with all the western clubs coming in regular rotation.
 An Atlanta paper takes occasion to re- mark that it Is a pity that the Atlanta fans could not have the privilege of sec ing such games as was played between Birmingham and Shreveport to 25O people. It is true that it is pretty hard on the Atlanta fans to be deprived of such sport. In Birmingham more than that many peo- pie heard the telegraph report of the game. Shreveport can not last long with such attendance Just think of 1t Bir- mingham has more fans to hear the game by telegraph route than Shreveport has to see It. Bobby Gilks will have to stir those Louisianaians up. It is to be sincere ly hoped that New Orleans will do some thing better When the Barons return home 1t Is safe to say that they will have more people to watch them work in three days, or six at the outside, than they have on the entire western trip. At Mem phis the other day only 60 people saw the Atlanta-Memphis game and with Memphis fighting for the top rung of the ladder at that. Four times that many heard the game called off in Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
At New York.

New York, August 11.-After few days delay on account of rain. the grand cir cult races were resumed at the Empire City track today. The blg stake of the day was the $lO,0OO <nickerboclSer for 2:14 trotters. Of the original entries only six came to the post.
 Sweet Marie the fayorite, after two exciting finishes, won. In the 2:12 trot a dash of one and an eighth miles, stan ley Dillon, the winner of the $lO,oOO M and M. stake at Detroit, was the favor ite He won by half length from Gold Burr with Lady Gail Hamilton a head behind.
 2:l4 trot, stake $lO.oOo. mile heats. two in three
 Sweet Marie, b. m, by Mckinney,
 dam by Carrs Mammbrino (Smith). 1 1 Aristo, b. g. DeRyder) ................ 2 John Me, b. 8. tGeers). )................. 8
 Time, 210h; 2:1O,
 2;25 purse $200O, mile heats, two In three
 Dorcas H., b. f., by Wiggins-Suezta
 cfhomas) ......... .................... Teddy Weaver. b. c. Dillon) ........ 2 Bucklock, ch. g. (Curry) .............. 3
 Time, 215%; 2:144.
 2:2l trot purse S5OO, mile and an eighth Lovain, b. m., by Laneelot-Nerine
 McDonalD.. ,..... ........ ........1 Aldone, b. CThomas.......... ........2 Leta, br. m (DeRyder)...... ..........3
 Bonnie Lass, Jeanette. Confienza and Merry Joe finished as named. Time, 2:34l2.
 PIP trot, purse $I00, dash mile and an eighth
 Stanley Dillon D. E., by Sidney Dill
 lon-Athenian by Steinway (Geers).1 Gold Burr. ch. m C1ssery).... ........2 Lady Gail Hamilton, blk. m (iud- Son)..... ..........a ..........o Black Thorn, Billie Foster Boy and An nie Little finished as named Time 2:30Ks.
 210 pace $500 dash, mile
 Farus blk. E. by Fred Will1es-Al- maid by Almont CDowzer). ........1 Ben F.. b. g. DeRyder. ........2 Olive Wood. br. Phillips).
 Sadie Brown, Brown Heels, High Cot ton, Dandy C.. Miss Ophelia finished as named. Time, 2:0912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
SENTIMENT FAvoRs TAX.
Tuscaloosa Realizes the Need for Im-
 proved Public Schools.

Tuscaloosa, August 11.-(SpeciaL )-At a meeting Of the county commissioners yes- terday afternoon orders were issued call ing for election on September 19 to decide the one mill school tax question for Tuscaloosa county for the use of the public schools. A petition has been cir culated throughout the city and a very flattering number of representative citl- zens have placed their names on the peti- tion.
 The people of this county are coming to realize the necessity of public school education and it is thought that after the count is made on September 19. a large majority will he shown in favor of taxa tion. The Alabama Educational associa- tion which recently met here; the Uni versity summer school and the many ad- dresses made by prominent educators along this line has done much in shaping
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
WILL CLOSE AUGUST 20.
All Tennessee-AIabama Teams Have
 Lost Money Except Chattanooqa.

Huntsville, August 11-(Special.) )-The directors of the Tennessee-Alabama base ball league met here today and decided to bring the season to a close August 20. The schedule was changed to have the closing games in Chattanooga, Columbia and Sheffield. The smaller towns favored an early close, so that their people will be favorable to more expensive baseball next year.
 Every team except Chattanooga has lost money on the season. Huntsville, Chatta- nooga, Columbia and Decatur will hold their clubs two or three weeks longer for post-season games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
NEGROES ARE QUIET.
Colored K. of P. Grand Lodge Has
 Some Lively Contests.

Decatur, August 11.-(Special)-At the session of the colored Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge of Alabama, today several committees reported but the most im- portant committee yet to report is the one on the new constitution which has caused so much wrangle. The meeting will not close before Saturday on this account
 A lively contest between the following uniform rank companies took place: Robert Peaks Co., No. 6, Decatur; Damon Co. No. l, Birmingham; Central City. No :, Selma. Decatur won first prize of $50 Birmingham won second prize of $25
 The grand lodge is taking a boat ride on the Tennesse river tonight The city Is full of negroes but all are orderly and are causing the officers no trouble whatever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
UNDERWOOD IN BLACK BELT.
Congressman From Ninth Talks or
 National Political Prospects,

Uniontown, August 1-(Special )-Hon. Oscar W. Underwood, the popular and able congressman from the Ninth dis trict was in the city yesterday shaking hanos with his many friends Mir. Un- derwood was unanimously nominated by the democratic convention to succeed him. self in the next congress, beginning March 4 1905 and will be elected in Mo- vember without opposition.
 Talking along the political lines MT. Underwood said in his opinion the dem ocrats would be victorious in the presl- dential campaign and that Parker would carry New York and very probably New Jersey and Connecticut He said he thought they had very good chance to carry Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. He left here for Marion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
George ". swlnaIe Is Dead.

Tuscaloosa, August 11.-(SpeciaL)-T news of the death of George w. Swindle. one of Tuscaloosa countys oldest and most prominent citizens has been reeeiv- ed here. MT Swindle has lived in Tusca- loosa county since early childhood and lived to the ripe old age of 90 years. He is survived by wife, two daughters. Mrs John Oldham and Mrs William Allen of Birmingham, and one son, John w SwiH- dle. The interment took place at Gilgsl, the services being conducted by the Rev. Mack Stamps.
 The Age-Herad Engraving Depart ment makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Mss Prince Entertalns.

Miss Bessye Prince charmingly enter tained number of her friends last night at her beautiful home on First avenue, in compliment to her guest, Miss Mabel O Rear of Jasper.
 Those present were: Mabel ORear of Jasper, Miss Eva Levy, Miss Leo Morris, Miss Anna McNamara Miss Ida Foust, Miss Ethel zuber, Miss Pearl Sullivan, Miss Minnie Lou Culpepper; MT. Ellis Burrell, MT. George McNamara, MT. Charles Culpepper MT Cooper Usury, MT. Will Inman, MT N. H. Upshaw, MT. Ollie Harper, MT. Fred Foust. MT. Jake Altman, MT. Marcus Brown, MT. Fred Prince. MT. Frank Prince. MT. Fruiticer of Birmingham MT. Joe Cnnin. Mir. Ed. Day, Mir Clem Zuber and MT. D. A. Walker of Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
St. Louis 1. Brooklyn 3.

Brooklyn, August 1.-The St. Louis and Brooklyn teams played Thinning game today the longest contest that ever took place on the Washington park grounds in Brooklyn, and the visitors won by a score of to B. St. Louis won out in the seventeenth by scoring two runs on Farrelfs single, base on balls to Shan non, Beckley's sacrifice and Brains sin sle. Attehoahce, zoO0. Score: R.H E. Brooklyn .... .00O 100 eco GOO 0O1 01--3 O St Louis .. 1000 loo 900 GOO 001 o2-4 10
 Batteries; Jones and Bergen; Nichols and Mclean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
PrattvilIe 1o-s, Mt. Melss ii.

Prattville. August 11.-(Special. )-The Mt Meigs baseball team played the Pratt vile team here yesterday doubleheader the score of the first game standing 10 to 1, and of the second 9 to l, both in favor of Prattville. The visitors played good ball, but they were over matched by the Dosters. the locals. E. and Fl. Whitstone pitched for Prattville, and B. Booth caught, and Reeves and Jones pitched for the visitors and Judkins caught both games for the visitors. The game was umpired by c. Rice. The games were well attended, at least 300 people witnessing them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Two Fine Artesian Wells.

PrattviIle, August 11.-tspecial)-I. E. Sarber of Thorsby. has lust completed two of the best artesan wells in this part of the state. They are two-inch wells with considerable pressure being sufficient tc elevate the water more than thirty-five feet above the surface, through a two inch pipe. Although the wells are only about eighty feet deep, they discharge more than fifteen gallons of water per minute. One of these wells is the prop erty of Capt. J. C. Burns, the other of L. L. Chapman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Struck Negro With Hoe.

Columbus, Ga, August 11.-(Special)- At Seals, Ala, this morning Tom Cham bers. well known citizen of Russell county. was bound over in the sum of s0O making the bond. Yesterday in a diff culty with negro at Hatchechubbee, Ala. MT. Chambers knocked him in the head with hoe, the negro falling to the ground unconscious. Later he regained consciousness and 1t is though will re- cover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Business Houses Close for Revlv,,

Athens. August 11.-(Spec.al.)-A revival is in progress at the Methodist church in this place conducted by Dr. Fraser of Rome, Ga, one of the most brilliant men in the southern church Business houses all close at the morning service and everybody is taking a deep interest in the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
HOT SPRINGS, ARK. THE ROCKAFElLOW."
10. s. PUTNAM. Pronrietor

10. s. PUTNAM. Proprietor Homelike. Select Bounteous table Moderate rates. Bathhouse under same roof. We employ no drummers. We are on our merits. Write for booklets Half rate round trip, 60-day tickets on sale by all railroads every Wednesday and Sat urday.
 Our porters meet all trains at depot.
 7-31-1m-su-wed-fr fri.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Mrs. wInsIow's soc,hlno svru,.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Ninslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD. .SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYs all PAIN. CURES WIND COLO. and {, twenty live cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Philadelphia 2. Cleveland 1.

Cleveland, August 11.-Today's game be- tween Cleveland and Philadelphia went to thirteen innings. Waddell struck out fourteen men and Bernhard nine. At tendance S715. Score: R.HE. Cleveland .... 1000 1000 900 0eo 0-1 6 Philadelphia .... .OOO 100 coo GOO 1--2 1
 Batteries-Bernard and Bemis; Waddell and Sehreekengost. Time, 210
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public sentiment throughout this section in favor of local taxation.
 Miss Minnie Cox, one of the brightest teachers in the city schools has moved to Birmingham, which she will make her future home. Her many friends will be glad to learn that she will return in tho fall to resume her duties.