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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
ANNUAL MEETING HELD.
Tuscaloosa Daughters of the Confed-
 eracy Have Flourshng Organization.

Tuscaloosa, Jenuary 15.-(SpeciaL)- R. E. Rhodes Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy held it's an- nual meeting recently at the home of the president, Mrs Battle S. Searcy, on Broad street A telegram of condolenoe was sent by the chapter to Mrs. John B. Gordon on the death of her distinguished hus- band, Gen. John B. Gordon.
 It was decided by the chapter to offer a medal to be competed for by the stu dents of the high school in Tuscaloosa on a subject relating to the Confectionery. The chapter was found to be In very four ishing condition, sixteen new members having been aGded during the past year There were four officers to be elected which resulted as follows: Corresponding secretary, Mrs. George A. Daniel; director. Mrs. R. B. Dugger; registrar, Mrs. Will liam F. Raiford historian, Mrs James J. Mayfed. Mrs w. G. Richardson and Mrs. Amelia Gorgar were elected honor ary life vice presidents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
BEN JOHNSON ARRESTED.
Young White Man Charged With Kill
 ing c. w. Wall.

Jasper, January 5.-(Special.)- Johnson. young white man, was brought here this morning by Deputy Sheriff Frank Walker, from Cordova charged with the murder of G. w. Wall, near Cordova late yesterday afternoon
 The theory is that Johnson killed Wall and put the body on the tracks of the Frisco railroad, where it was run over and mangled.
 A watch belonging to Wall was found in Johnsons house and Walls knife was found on Johnsons person.
 Johnson was interviewed, and gave his statement as follows: That he met Wall at the Frisco railroad depot, and that he proposed a game of cards with him, and that they went up the railroad track about a half mile from Cordova and en- gagged in a game, he (Johnson) winning several dollars from Wall, and that he left Wall about o'clock, Johnson re- turning to Codova, Wall going toward Jasper.
 The body of Wall was found between and o'clock Wall Is said to be from Flat Top mines, having held the position of chief powder man. He was we'll dress ed and looked to be in good circum- stances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
WILL HAVE NEW INDUSTRY.
Annlston Brick, Tile and Pottery Go.
 Organized With $50,ooo Capital.

Anniston, January 15.-tSpeciaL)-An- other new industry for Anniston, to be known as the Anniston Brick. Tile and Pottery company, is to be organized. This industry Is headed by H. P. Heifner, for merly of Anniston, but now of Atlanta. He compared the esays of this section with those of other sections and concluded that these could be worked to a greater profit Through Locke. Mountain & Co.,, he secured an option on ten acres of land owned by S. c. Scarborough and four acres owned by w. c. Scarborough and lease option on the lands of the Wood stock Furnace company
 MT. Heifner was here yesterday and closed the option with s. c. Scarborough, obtained a three years lease on the clay lands of the Woodstock company and will likely close the option with W. A. Scar borough within the next few days. He expects to begin operation right away and will give employment to three or four dozen men. The products to be turned out will be brick. terra cotta, tiling and pottery. The exact location of the plant has not yet been decided upon. The com pany has a capital of something like $30000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
New Bank VIII Be Built.

Anniston. January 5.-(Special )-The old frame building on Noble street. one of the land marks of early Aniston. Is soon to be torn down and in It's stead is to be erected a handsome bank building by the City National bank. The building will front thirty feet on Noble street have a magnificent front and will be an ornament to that portion of the city.
 The old frame building Is one of the first structures ever erected in Annis- ton and has served various purposes dur ing its existence. It was once a Pres byterian church and later the office of the Anniston City Land company, now one of the largest real estate concerns in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
French Insist on Appointments.

Rome, January 15.--The French govern ment has presented the vatican with note in the nature of an ultimatum re- garding the appointment of bishops to five vacant French sees, substantially saying that either the pope must approve these selections of the French government or they will be announced officially with out the appreciation of the holy sec The papal nuncio will be asked to leave Paris and the clergy will be forbidden to collect Peters pence in the churches, but the concordat will not yet be denounced.
 The rumor that the pope had decided to approve the appointments Is incorrect. The vatican hopes to be able to continue negotiations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
LAWRENCE JAIL IS
 IN BAD CONDITION
GRAND JURY REPORTS THAT THE STRUCTURE IS UNFIT TO CON. TAIN A HUMAN BEING AND REC oMMEND CHANGES.

Courtland. January 15.-(special 1.-The grand jury or Lawrence county, upon ad- journment, made their report to the cir cult judge, and after certifying that all of the books of the county officials were correct and in proper shape, closed their report with the following startling state ments as to the county jail:
 we have examined the county jail and are sorry to report that it is not suitable to contain human being. First, the san- itary condition is horrible; second, there is no way of heating the cells so that the prisoners might be kept comfortable. There are no window panes on the south side, and the windows of the entire jail are out of repair.
 we found ar inmate confined therein and in such a condition on account Of the sail, that we called the attention of the probate judge to the facts, and as soon as he ascertained her condition, he very Iromptly released her. We recommend to the board of revenue that they immediate ly either repair this jail, if it can be done. or build new one.
 We further recommend that should there be any person arrested who can not make bond that they be confined in the jail of some other county untl this jail is repaired CT rebuilt"
 The grand jury further reported that it found crime in Lawrence county on the decrease. and say that I've think this is on account of good crops and the high price of cotton, and the prosperous condi- tion of the people, for all of which we are very thankful"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
TWO MEN KILLED
 NEAR LAFAYETTE
TOM TuRNHAM AND JESSE EDGE WERE ON THEIR WAY HOME FROM LAFAYETTE WHEN TRAIN RAN OVER THEM.

Lafayette, January 15.-(special.) )-Tom Turnham and Jessie Edge were killed by a southbound Central of Georgia train from Roanoke at crossing half mile norsn of LaFayette at o'clock this af- were on their way home ten miles north west of town.
 Two mules were killed and the wagon and load of supplies were total wreck Edge was killed instantly. Turnham lived half an hour but was unconscious.
 The heads and bodies of both were ter rihly msr gled. The remains were brought back here and prepared for burial and were sent to their homes tonight.
 Each leaves a large family with meage. means
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Furs Were Struggled From Canada.

New York; January 15.-Special treas ury agents who have been spending much time lately tracing furs brought into this city from Canada have so far seized about a dozen sets ranging in price from $150 to 5000. The persons from whom the furs have been taken include a number of well known citizens who visited Mon treal last summer and bought them with the understanding that they were to be delivered duty paid, and claim not to have known that they were smuggled across the border. A petition Is now going the rounds asking Secretary Shaw to restore the needful garments upon payment of the government dues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
GEORGE posLIN DIES.
Gadsden Is Expecting to Have Free Mail Delivery in a Short Time.

Gadsden, January 15.-(Special )-George Doslin died at his home on First street at o'clock Thursday morning after an illness of two weeks. MT. Dosin was about 50 year old and was highly re- spected citizens. He had been in bad health for about a year but recently it was thought that he was improving. About two weeks ago, however, he began failing and never recovered. He leaves a wife and several children. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J. F. Sturdi- want, and the interment was made in the Forest cemetery.
 Postmaster Standifer Is in receipt of a letter advising him that an inspector will be sent to Gadsden as soon as possible. After the investigation it wil then be sev- eral weeks before a report can be had on the subject. MT. Standifer is confident that Gadsden will have free city delivery in a very short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Good Ball Team Is Expected.

Anniston, January 15-(Special.) )-Annis- ton will probably have a good base ball team this year. The movement will soon be inaugurated to form the Alabama Tennessee league, composed of Huntsville, Decatur. Columbia. Tenn, Rome Ga, and Anniston. This arrangement will give work for each team in the league every day during the season. and will insure the lest of semi-Irofessionsl ball. Thomas Stouch, who managed the local team last year, could probably oe induced to return and take charge of this years team. It is a known fact that if Stouch would re- turn, Barnett. Gamble, Wooten, Douglass and Carroll Steele would join the team. and this would insure winners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
HEFLlN IS FLOURISHlNG.
Franchise Has Been Granted for Sys-
 tenn of Waterworks and Light.


 Hehin, January 15.-(Special)-The city council of Hefiin, at a meeting held Tuesday evening, granted F. F. Taylor and w. B. Merrill franchise to con struct and maintain systems of water works and electric lights in the town of Hefiin. The franchise extends Tor period Of thirty years.
 The power for the operation of the cleo. trio plant will be obtained on Tallapoosa river, three miles east of Hef1in, and the water will be supplied from that source.
 It Is the intention of the company, and their franchise is granted with that pro- vision, to begin the erection of the plant within ninety days and complete the con struction within twelve months from the date of obtaining the franchise.
 It is thought this is but the forerunner of greater things for the town, although the promoters are reticent in regard to making statements for publication.
 Efforts have beer made by the citizens of Hefin for several years to obtain wa ter works here, and there is much grati- fication expressed that their desire is cb bout to be realized.
 The executive committee of the demo- cratic party has been called to meet in Edwardsville or January 2S. Four can didates have already announced for pro- late judge and another is expected soon. The race for probate judge will be a hoty contested one, and no one can fore tell wno will secure the nomination.
 A. E.. Carruth and F. w. Landers Of Hefiin w. A. Stephens and A. A. Hurst of Edwardsville are the four announced candidates, and 1t is expected that John A. Brown, member of the last legislature. will enter the race. The race for the other offices will not be so hotly contested, al- though the fights will be interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
PROPERTY OWNERS
 WILL TEST THE ACT
TAX PAYERS OF WEST ENsLEY | OBJECT TO THE REGENT BILL | WHICH ANNExEs THEM TO EMS. LEY.

Ensley, January 15.-(special)- Ut is stated that the property owners of West Ensley. the portion of the city that was annexed by an act of the last legislature, will test the constitutionality of the act. Attorney Martin, it is stated has been re- tained by the property owners to repre- sent their side of the case.
 Tomorrow being the last day that the merchants of West Ensley had to pay their licenses in order to do business for this year, it was decided ito take action at once.
 The new territory is known as Nolan's quarters and is situated west of the fur naces and steel plant. Over 1900 persons are affected by this act and four or five merchants.
 City Attorney Boyd, who drew up the bill and sent it to Montgomery when asked about the matter. said: q drew up the bill providing for the annexation and sent 1t to Montgomery. There were some additional clauses attached to the bill as passed. but I do not think that they will alter 1t materially. The bill in my opin- ion. is constitutional"
 Mayor Scott, when seen last night about the action taken By the citizens of West Ensley, said: 'The bill was duly adyer- tised and all the requirements of the law carried out. l think it is constitutional"
 A prominent business man and taxpayer of the new territory in speaking of the matter stated: We have employed attor- neys to fight the bill. There is one clause In 1t that would, In my opinion render it unconstitutional That Is the clause spec flying that the city limits shall not be extended any further towards Pratt City by any subsequent act. The bill will be fought in the courts of last resort"
 Pushing Work on Furnace.
 A double shift Of workmen has been put on the work of the building No fur mace, the new furnace of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company The work. 1t is understood, will be pushed with all possible haste in order to have the furnace completed In a few days. This will be the largest and the most modern of all the companys furnaces. It is thought that in a few weeks it will be turning out pig iron.
 At the EnsIey Churches.
 The Rev. H. w Provence, pastor of the First Baptist church, will preach at the morning and evening services Sunday.
 At the First Methodist church the Rev q. W. Read, the pastor, will occupy the pulpit at the morning and evening ser vices Sunday.
 At St Johns the Rev. ]. D. D. Hall the rector, will conduct the regular ser- vices Sunday.
 Owing to the absence of the Rev J. w. Orr, pastor of the First Presbyterian curch, who Is in Tennessee. there will be no services Sunday at that church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS.
Lookout Mountain Iron Company Off
 ciaIs Gather at BateIe.

Battele. January 15.-tSpecial.) )-CoI J. G. Battele of New York. James Bowron, G. B. Mccormack and Erskine Ramsay of Birmingham, attended a meeting of the executive committee of the Lookout Mountain Iron company here yesterday.
 The Battelle lodge I. O. O. F. No. 291 gave an entertainment in the academy with refreshments and dancing last even ing.
 Col. J. c. Ragan was married to Mrs. Myra Love on Tuesday evening at Valley Head.
 A lot of new coke ovens were fired yes- terday by the Lookout Mountain Iron company. The output of the company's mines is steadily increasing. The furnace construction work is progressing nicely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
LAcKEY MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT Is Candidate to Succeed Judge Den
 son in the Fifth Circuit.

Goodwater, January 15.-(Special. )-Thc Hon. W. M. Lackey of Dadeville. returned to Goodwater from Ashland today where he had been engaged in a murder trial and on learning that Judge Denson had an- nounced for the supreme court Mir. Lack ey announced for judge of the Fifth cir cult to succeed Judge Denson.
 MT. Lackey is known to be one of the ablest lawyers in the state and will make a strong candidate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Madison May Change.

Huntsville, January IS. - Especially Chairman w. F. Garth of the Madison county democratic executive committee has issued call for a meeting of the committee to be held on January g for the purpose of deciding whether to change the date of the county demo- cratic primary to April Il, the date of the general state primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
DIsPENsARY IS SUCCESSFUL.
Net Profit Resulting From It In HefIin
 Was $2167.64.

Heflin, January 15.-(Special.)-Th net profit from the Hefiin dispensary in 1903 amounted to S2167.64.
 The city council last year appropriated $e00 to Ross Collegiate institute of thIs city. The enrolment at this institution Is greater than ever before, being 185, and will probably go above the 200 mark.
 Much street improvement was done oy the city authorities of Hefin during 1905. the statement of the city treasurer show ing that $500 was expended for that pur- pose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Survey Is Completed.

Huntsville, January 15.-(Special.)- The survey of the soil of Madison and Limestone counties. made by direction of the department of agriculture at Washington. has been completed and the surveyors, Messrs. Dennett and Griffin. will make their report at once. They will show what crops are best adapted to the various kinds of soil found here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Jim Paris.

Jim Paris, who was so long a fa- mliar figure in the saloon business on First avenue. will once more take up the reins at 1906 First avenue, where he will be pleased to meet all his old friends.
 He still has the same old monkeys that gave so much pleasure to all of his cus- toners, and will take special pleasure in showing their new tricks. Open Satur- day, January 16 1-15-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Oliver Will Make Race.

Tuscaloosa. January 15.-(Special)- The Hon. William B. Oliver has an- nounced himself as a candidate for so- licitor for the Sixth judicial circuit subject to the action of the democratic party. Mr. Oliver is too well known throughout this circuit to need any in- troduction to the people. He has been solicitor for the past six years and has filled the position with great ability. He is now chairman of the county executive committee and is exceedingly popular
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Captain Coleman a Candidate.

Huntsville, January 15.-(Special)- Capt Daniel Coleman has announced as candidate for judge of the Sixteenth circuit. He is the fourth man to enter the contest. Captain Coleman is com mander of Egbert Jones Camp U. c. ". has served in the state legislature and has been circuit solicitor Under Presi- dent Cleveland's first administration he was a consul in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Social and Personal.

The Maccabees are having an interest ing contest securing new members. The ledge has been divided into two parts and each is working to obtain the largest number of new members.
 Henry McPherson, a well-known citizen of this place, Is critically ill.,
 Robert Lynch has accepted a position as Rock boss at No 1 shaft.
 party of Pratt City young men, con sisting of MT. Luther Thaxton, E. Inn man, J. c. Ussery and A. D. Sullivan, went to Avondale last night to attend a social given by Mrs. Owen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Etowah Committee Will Meet.

Gadsden, January 15.-(Special )-The democratic executive committee of Etowah county will meet at the court house at Gadsden Saturday, Janu- ary 23, and will be called to order at Il o'clock promptly. Business of more than ordinary importance will be before the committee, and it is earnestly desired that every member be present. Up to Wednesday there had been 976 poll tax paid In this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Ante-BeIIum Negro Dies.

Florence, January 15.-(Special.) Charles Posey, an aged colored man, died this morning at his home near Florence. He was foreman for Judge Sydney c. Po- sey before the war and prior to that time was the property of Judge Posey's father. He belonged to the best type of ante-bel- lum negroes and to the day of his death was held in the highest esteem by the descendants of his ''ole Marster."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
WINTER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Points In Florida, Nassau
 and Cuba.

Southern railway will have on sale daily ,nt,i April 30, round trip winter excursion tickets to principal resorts in Florida. Nassau and Cuba. at greatly reduced rates. Final limit May a. 1904. Through Pullman sleeping car Birmingham to 1acrsonville. Write for booklet entitled ..yNinter Homes in Summer Lands., For reservation, detailed information. etc. apply passenger office Morris hotel building. Telephone @7.
 ]. c. LUsK. u-2e-tf District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
cuIlman Bank Chartered.

Washington, January -(Special.)-The First National bank of Cullman has been authorized to begin business with capi- tai of s25.OOO. G. Scott Leeth. president; P. B. Barker. vice president; O. NJ. Fish er cashier, and R. J. York assistant cash fer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Railroad Man Commits Suicide.

Huntsville, January 15.-(special) )-Wil- liam Blount of this city, recently em- ployed by the Sc uthern Express company, committed suicide at Tupelo, Miss, last night The body was brought here to- night for DurIal. His only immediate rel atiyes are two slsters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Marriaae at East Florence.

Florence, January 15.-(Special Miss Isabella Bounds and R. o. Sharp were married Tuesday at the home of the bride in East Florence. The Rev. M. Malone performed the ceremony In the presence of a number of friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Weak. Haooard, wornout Women

will find a boon in Feminala. the pre- scription used by an eminent physician for ten years. In a large private and sanatorium practice, with unvarying suc- cess Druggists now sell ard guaran- fee 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington, January 15.-tSpecial)- Postmasters appointed Dillburg. Pickens county Thomas S. Lipsey; Teddy, Escam- bia county, John A. Holmes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

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