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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
ONE MAN KILLED
ANOTHER SHOCKED
WILL LOVE, coLoRED, MEETS IN
SLANT DEATH AT PRATT CITY
AND TOM MUseRovE, WHITE, is
INJURED.

Pratt City. November 4.-(Special.)-Whl
Love, colored, was instantly killed and
Tom Musgrove a young white man, was
painfully hurt this morning shortly after
o'clock by coming in contact with live
wire near the ice plant in South Pratt
City. The wire, 1t seems, was being put
up near the tracks of the Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company when
it fell across the trolley wires. one end
touching the ground. In some way Love
caught hold of the wire and was given
shock which resulted in his instant death.
His face and body were burned In ter
rible manner.
Tom Musgrove, who is an employe OF
the Birmingham Railway, Light and
Power company, arrived on the scene ana
undertook to move the loose wire from
the live wire, with results that came very
nearly being fatal to him. The minute ne
touched the wire he was given terrible
shock. which threw him backward. Young
Musgrove was then picked up and carried
TO the office of DR.. j. e. Seay. where, al
ter several hours treatment. ne recoY-
cred sufficiently to walk again.
Will Love, the negro who was killed.,
was carried to the undertaking establish
ment of Echols g. Anguin at Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
SCRAMBL|NG FOR
THE ENSLEY OFFICE
Postmaster LawIer Has Ten
dered His Resignation
SEVERAL APPLICANTS OUT
Friends of T. A. Miller Are Making a
Vigorous campaign-Action Of
Mr.. Lawler Has Greatly En-.
Iivened the Contest.

Ensley. November 3,-The announcement
today that Postmaster T. B. Lawler had
resigned has caused considerable gossip
concerning his successor. The term of
Mr.. Lawler does not expire until next
month and the probabilities are that
no action will be taken in the matter
until after the national election on next
Tuesday.
Already the fight for the place has
commenced in earnest and there are sew
eral prominent local republicans being
mentioned for the position. Among these
are. I. A. Miller. formerly assistant post
master; J. J. Drakeford, present assis-
tant postmaster; J. W. Brigham, q T.
Curry. II. C. Russell. F. F. Butcher and
several others.
So far as can be aseertained Mr.. Miller
is the only one of the applicants whose
friends have taken any action toward Sc
curing him the appointment. 1t is I'M
derstood also that Mr.. Miller has the en-
dorsement of J. w. Clayton, member of
the state republican committee. chairman
of the beat committee, president of the
Ensley republican club and the recognized
leader of the local republicans. A
petition In the interest of Mr.. Miller has
been circulated and has been signed by
number of the citys leading citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
BESSEMER WANTS
ANOTHER INDUSTRY
MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURE
ERs' ASSOCIATION AFTER A
PLANT WITH 100000 CAPITAL.
OTHER NEWS.

Bessemer, November 3.-(Special)-S
eral members of the Bessemer Merchants
and Manufacturers association met in
the office of Professor w. P. Gum, the
secretary, in the Trotter building, this
afternoon for the purpose of considering
the question of securing an additional
industry for Bessemer. The new plant
will have a capitalization of 100000 and
will give employment to about 100 men.
Although those present at the confer
ence this afternoon declined to discuss
the results of the meeting it is under
stood that the prospects are bright for
the Marvel City to secure the new in
dustry. The club Will meet again tomor-
row night and it is stated that some
thing definite will be done relative to the
proposed industry.
The plant. it is understood, will be
erected and ready for operation some
time in the spring.
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GOING TO MOBILE.
Admission Confederate Veterans Will
Travel in Special Car.

Admission, November 3.-(Special 1.-The
delegates Of Camp Pelham, United Con-
federate Veterans, will go via the Louis
vile and Nashville to the Mobile reunion
meeting of the camp yesterday at the
city hall and this route was adopted as
the official route. The delegates from
Admission will have a special car that
will leave the city on Monday morning,
making connections at Calera with a
special through train which will be made
up for delegates from the northern part
of the state The delegates from Admission
will arrive in Mobile late in the after
noon and thus have daylight trip the
whole way.
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vunday. 10 a. m. to II m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
LARGE GIN BURNS.
Sheriff Hill Starts From Florence for
Waterloo.

Florence, November Especial. )-Sher-
iff o. B. Hill has just started to Waterloo
I in answer to telephone message sum-
moning him to that place which is twenty
miles west of Florence. A large gin house
belonging to Tom Emerson was burned
there this morning together with $4,000
worth of cotton under circumstances
which point very strongly toward incen-
diarism.
The fire started between and o'clock
this morning. Blood hounds have been
started from Lawrenceburg. Tenn. and
will meet Sheriff Hill there. The amount
of insurance could not be learned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
PULLMAN PORTER MAKES HAUL.
Takes $4,000 Check From Passenger
on C. & A. and Disappears.

Chicago, November "A Pullman Sleep
ing car porter with run en- the Chicago
and Alton road between st. Louis and
Chicago is said to have disappeared from
a Chicago and Alton train with a check
for s5or belonging to Theophil ;Stromsky,
wealthy farmer, whose home is near
st. Louis.
Stromsky says that he presented his
ticket to the porter who demanded an adj
ditional 49, Having no cash Stromsky de-
clared he gave the check to the porter.
Later the farmer attacked a porter whom
stroms,<y believed had taken the check
and caused much excitement among the
passengers in the car. The story is being
investigated by the police.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04

The statement of Mr.. ]. F. Holman, 20
E. Adams ST., Chicago. proves that the
worst cases of Asthma in the world are
not only relieved, but are readily cured
by DR.. Schi6mann's Asthma Cure. He
says: asthma kept me in terrible mis-
cry for ten years until used your
Asthma Cure. After the first trial was
a changed man. l went to sleep that
night and awoke next day much relieved
and have gotten entirely over the Asth-
ma. It is now nine years since was
cured"
Sold by all druggists at soc and Sl.oo.
Send &c stamp to DIR. r. Schiffmann, Box
8o4 St. Paul. Minn.. for free trial
package.
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NOTICE.

All persons are hereby warned not to
buy, trade in, accept as security, or lend
money on any of certain series of notes
of w. N. Kant, payable quarterly TO the
undersigned, and dated on, to-wit, July
%, 1903; and the next one of said notes
becoming due on, to-wit. January %. 1903.
I have not endorsed any Of the said notes.
nor authorized their sale, hypothecation'
endorsement or transfer.
A. e. LEISHMAN,
Payee and Owner.
Birmingham, Ala, October 30. 1904
10-31-7t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
Beavers PUSHING Show.

Next Monday will be circus day in Bes-
semer, and from the activity of the Bes-
semer Beavers, who will have charge Of
the show, the performances given by the
Jones Nickel Plate show on that day will
be successful. Already the Beavers have
sold over one thousand tickets. All the
Beavers make out of the enterprise will
go toward furnishing their new hall.
The Jones show, which is making a tour
of the country this fall, has been a great
success everywhere 1t has been. The per-
Torrance, it is said, is up to date and
moral in every respect.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
Appeal to Supreme Court.

Huntsville. November 3.-(SpeciaL )-E.
H. Foster and George Cooper. attorneys
for Dennie Smith, the negro murderer,
have taken an appeal to the supreme
court. Smith was sentenced to hang in
Judge Paul Speakes court but that was
made void by the decision of the SUI
preme court on the validity of the Lusk
bill Before Judge l.. W. Speake. attor-
neys for the defendant instituted habeas
corpus proceedings to liberate the negro
but Judge Speake, while holding that the
negro could not be hung without another
trial decided that the warrant on which
he was arrested was sufficient to hold
him In iail
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
Governor Visits Columbus.

Columbus Ga, November S.-(special)-
Governor Terrell and staff, the state house
officers. the president of the senate and
the sneaker of the house of representa-
tives will be received in befitting style
when they arrive in Columbus next Sat
urday. Various committees have been
appointed and have the details Of their
entertainment well in hand. At meeting
of the city council last night a resolution
was unanimously adopted providing that
the mayor and aldermen call upon the
governor In body and pay their respects.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
Personal and General.

Mr.. John Love will leave in few days
for Chattanooga, Tenn to accept a very
lucrative position. His many friends,
while regretful to see him leave Bessemer
are congratulating him on his good luck.
Myrtle Lodge, Knights of Pythias, fall
ed to have regular meeting tonight on
account of the Indictment weather, but
a number of the knights met at the hall
and received two applications for men,
bership.
Miss Henrietta Morgan and the three
children of Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Kent have
returned from trip to the World ia;
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
Newspaper Man Assaulted.

Admission, November ESPECIAL. wv.
Garvin Collier, formerly news editor of
the Hot Blast and later holding a SINH
lar position with the Evening Star, but
now editor Of the Vicksburg, Miss, Daily
News, was assaulted at the latter place
Monday evening by some supporters of
the citizens ticket in a municipal cleo
ton which had been opposed by the
paper edited by Mr.. Collier. Mr.. Collier
has many friends in Admission who will
hear of the assault with regret.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
News Notes.

The members of the police force have
received their new uniforms. The men
donned them for the first time this
morning. The coats are double breasted
and Prince Albert styfe.
The bartenders of Bessemer have COM
pleted arrangements for their annual ball
to be given at the armory on November
23
Miss Walker of Corea will lecture at
the First Methodist church next Sunday
on foreign missions.
The Ladies Foreign Mission society of
the First Methodist church held an in
teresting meeting this afternoon at the
home of Mrs. I. A. Lewis on Berkeley
avenue. Mrs. ]. d. Benton, who went as
a delegate to the state conference at
Dadeville, read a report showing the
works accomplished by the conference.
The members of the society are very
enthusiastic in their work and are con-
templatng great things for the future.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
Charity List Has Grown.

Huntsville, November 3.-(SpeciaI. 1.-THE
members of the United charities held
their monthly meeting yesterday after
noon and reports were received showing
that the number of people on the charity
list has grown in the past two or three
weeks The organization expects to find
much restitution this winter. Thanks
giving boxes will be dispensed among
the needy and efforts will be made to To-
cate every home in Huntsville that lacks
good cheer on that day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
Personal and General.

Mrs. Arnold, who has been the guest
of her daughter, Mrs. r. II. Hamrlck'
for several weeks, has returned TO her
home at Jacksonville.
Mrs r. M. Gale has returned from
x,isit m relatives and friends at indie
pendence
Mr. Robert Pearson of Johns is the
guest of his sister, Miss Jeanett Pearson.
Mrs. j. T. Bell and son. Boyd, lett To-
dav TO visit relatives In Talladega.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
Young Couple Married.

Camp Hill, November 3-(special)-
yesterday al Dadeville Mr.. Herman Good
son and Miss Corinne Bum were mar
ried, and lest evening Mr.. Cole MASH
ana MISS lola Bum were married here.
All the contracting parties are from
walnut Hill. The unusual feature of the
event IS the age of the brides. IA and
IL respectively. Both couples will live at
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
Personal and General.

Miss Lucy White, popular young lady
of this city. left today for a several
weeks trip to ST. Louis and Chicago
Mr. S. M. Simms of Austin, Tex, was
in the city today looking after business
interests.
The revival services that are In pro-
gress at the First Presbyterian church
continue with much interest The Rev e.
D. Patton of Marion, who is assisting the
pastor, is preaching some able sermons.
James Thompson of Atlanta was in the
city Yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
City Politics Lively.

The city registration list has now
reached 420, and still there are a large
number of qualified voters to register.
Several of the aldermanic candidates put
up their entrance fees today The time
limit for entering will expire next Sat
urday. 1t is expect that all of the
candidates who have been nominated by
the different municipal clubs will put up
their entrance fees and enter the first pri-
mary on November %
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
To Conduct Flower Show.

The ladies of the First Methodist church
at some place ON Nineteenth street to
be announced later. next Tuesday, No
vember 8. Prizes will be awarded for
the best display of chrysanthemums and
for the finest display of ferns and
roses.
A business mems lunch will be served at
noon and supper in the evening. small
admission will be charged.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
To Have Great Rally.

The republicans of Pratt City Will hoid
a grand rally tomorrow night at Foley
onera house under the auspices of the
heat % Republican club. Sam Foley, pres
ident of the club, will preside and the
sneakers of the occasion will be william
r. Farley. John T. Blakemore and ),
Clyde Miller
The local republicans are making ex-
tensive arrangements to have the ocea-
sion a successful one, and many visiting
republicans are expected to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
NOTICE.

After November l. we will discontinue
the delivery of Ice on SUNDAYS IN s,I
residence and suburban districts, we
therefore request that our patrons mr.
chase sufficient ice on Saturdays to last
and 22d street will be open SUNDAY NOR
ings for the accommodation of those AZ
string to send for ice.
CITY DELIVERY COMPANY
u-1-3t- tu-fri-sat
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
Has Strong Team.

The boys of the Pratt City High school
have organized a strong football team.
They are practicing every afternoon and
are developing into a fast and snappy
eleven. The boys state that they are
willing to play any other team In the
Birmingham district of like age and
weight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
Mrs. WInsIow's SOOTHING svr,,r

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sofa
by druggists in every part of the world
Be sure and ask for MS. Winslow.s
Soothing SYRUP" and take no other kind
Has been used for over FIFTl YEARS
by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHES the
CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYa
all PAIN. CURES WIND collie, and u
twenty-five cents battlA
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
Council Fails to Meet.

Owing to lack of quorum the mayor
and aldermen did not meet in regular
session tonight. Outside of the routine
no matters of special Importance were
expected to come before the council. Tn
less special meeting is called the board
will not meet again until November
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
Dauuhters Meet.

The Bessemer chapter of the daughters
of the confederacy held an interesting
meeting last Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Charles Ray. A large num-
Der of the members of the chapter were
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04

present and papers were read by Mrs.
]. w. Carter and Mrs. ]. Jaffe. A num-
Der of new members were received and
refreshments were served.
The chapter will meet next time at the
home of Mrs. ]. w. Carter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
DR.. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
SPECIALIST
PRIVATE DISEASES,

you a perma-I
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
Republicans Meet.

The Republican club of beat IS held
very interesting meeting tonight at Wood
mems hall. Several speeches were made
but little routine business came before the
body.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-08-02

On the Chlnaman Extension a cross
cut is being IN to determine width
OF the vein. A fair grade Of ore has
been discovered with values fairly dis
seminated throughout the entire body.
1t Is rumored they have uncovered the
source Of the rich float recently found
in the wash below the vein system
which ~traverses the claim for Its entire
length.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-08-02

The Chinaman lease Is showing a
better grade of ore and greater quantI-
ty. The ledge is undetermined in
width, but it is known that they have
four feet of ore. Sinking In the shaft
progresses with improved values. Mr..
ingalls, reports that more miners will
be put on as fast as room can be made
for them.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-08-02

Juan Ortego is In White Horse
Canyon doing the same old trick
finding gold. Good for you Juan.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-08-02

Wetmore, Thornton and Painter are
planning some extensive work on their
Tiger Group.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-08-02
Teachers Chosen.

The Trustees Of the Sparks school
district have elected Misses Blivan,
Doten, Bruette. Parker. Webster and
North as teachers for the ensuing year.
The election OF q principal was passed
for the present. but |. E. Bray seems
to be in the lead for the position.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-08-02

Uncle Frank Raines. the boss spud
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-08-02

Capital Fully Paid Up. s5OO,00OtW
Surplus Fund ......a......~...IO 100000
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-08-02

For SALE-A house for sale In
Wads worth. Lumber cost $500. Must
be sold Immediately. Price $3.50.
For full particulars address.
M. J. McVeigh. 1923 Fremont
San Francisco.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-08-02
Buy a borlle in Reno

If you are thinking of moving to Reno or making invest
ments that will yield a good income, | have some good bar
gains.
offer favorable terms n all classes of property. Look at the following pst
SlOOo-Two lots on North Bell street, loox14o 3 room COTTAGE in rear, wall
fenced, chicken house, fruit trees, garden etc. Terms yerve asv
S~l7oo-Modern cottage, five rooms, pantry. bath, woodshed: los 5oxo5 Aor
Second street.
Sl9oo-Weh built modern cottage, 6 rooms, pantry, bath, electric lights on
Second street, furnished throughout; lot 45xl6o; part cash, balance in
four yearly payments.
Sl900-Nine room cottage hard finished and we'll built on Washington street
lot 5oxlOo, 5000 cash. balance in two years.
S255O-New modern cottage on Aemada Avenue, east front five room hath
pantry, woodshed, barn; large lot well furnished throughout A verv
desirable place and a great bargain.
S300O-CoHage OF i've rooms on Lake street, central location; large lot shade
and fruit trees.
Residence lots in all parts Of the city ranging from $3.50 upward.
$500 A two story house, suitable for rooming n tenement II room mod.
enG bath, toilet pantry on each floor two cottages in rear rent for $40 per
month. Large lot looxl4o with room for other buildings.
$4,000 A ten room lodging house, brick, completely furnished, centrally To-
Gated; small cottage in rear; will produce from SOS to SIS Der month: a
paying Investment.
These are Just samples, If you are interested call and see my list
Sparks east Reno) poperN-bg st-Get my prices.
Houses to rem. Loans at prevailing rates.
J. A. BONHAM, Real Estate and Insurance
p East Second Street RENO. NEVADA
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-08-02
Cuts, Bruises and Burns Quickly
Healed.

Chamberlaln's Pain Balm is an
antlseptic liniment. and when applied
to cuts, bruises and burns, causes
them to heal without muration and
much more quickly than by the usual
treatment. For sale by E. Grlswold.