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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
VIII Consider important Mat
terS Next Friday Night
J. B. HILL SHOOTS HIMSELF
A Newspaper Published in 1900 Is on
Display in a Bessemer Show
Window and Is Attract
ing Much Attention.

Bessemer January 4-(special) 1.-The
city council met tonight but did not trans
act any business on account of a quorum
not being present. The board was only
in session for few minutes and adjourn
ed to meet next Friday night Some
important matters are expected to come
up before the body at its meeting at
that time
Fire Does Considerable Damage.
The fire that broke out last night in
the brick building on the corner of Sec
ond avenue and Twenty-first street, as
reported in this mornings Age-Herald did
considerable damage before it was check
ed.
The lower story of the building was used
as a storage room for the City Furni-
ture company and the upper story as
negro lodge room.
The building is the property of C. d.
Ebersol of Birmingham. The loss is esti-
mated at 5000, which is partially COW
cred by insurance.
Clerks Union Meets.
The Clerks Protective association held
a largely attended meeting tonight. Many
new members were initiated and officers
were installed for the ensuing year.
Old Newspaper Attracts Interest.
A copy of the Ulster County Gazette
of the date of Saturday, January 4. 1900,
is on display in the show window of the
Edmundson Drug company The paper
is neatly framed and attracts much at
tention.
1t contains many examples of quaint
spelling and a number of typographical
errors. A story on the assembling of
congress and the message of President
John Adams are the special features.
The paper also contains large amount
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
THE MAR3HALL HAY FARM,
GALLON, ALA.

Growers and Dealers in Johnson Grass
Hay.
We conduct one of the largest hay farms
In this section. therefore can furnish hay
at all seasons of the year. Write for
quotations. Our warehouse is so situated
that we can make prompt shipment of all
orders
Prompt attention g,son to all CORE
sponde-ice. H-S-eo&-1m
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
Hom seekers ExcursIon..

month the Frisco system offers very low
rates, both one way and round trip from
Birmingham to all points in Texas, Okla
homa and Indian Territory. For particu-
lars apply to or address I. B. Washing
ton. city passenger agent Frisco system,
Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
Mr.. Jackson's Reply.

Birmingham, Ala, January 8, 1904.
Mr.. j. l.. Clemo, ecretary-Treasurer of
the United Mine Workers of America,
City:
Dear Sir:-It Is with great pleasure that
the receipt of your highly esteemed ia
vor of the I'd is acknowledged. The check
for $500, which was enclosed, has been
placed to the credit Of the commercial
clubs ST. Louis Exhibit fund. The ae-
ton of the United Mine Workers in con-
trbuting this $500 has been highly COM
mended by the many whom l have heard
speak of It, The spirit of progress and
community of interest that your organiza-
ton has shown by Its liberal contribution
is, indeed, laudabe. In behalf of the
commercial club, | sincerely thank you
for the very handsome donation,
Yours very truly.
(Signed) f. M. JACKSON,
President.
We make the pest Ne IN Town. Age
Herald Engraving Company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
Woman Shot By eroaIin Dies.

Huntsville, January 5.-(Special )-BelIe
Scott. the woman who was accidentally
shot last night by VIII Broglin, died to-
day. Broglin will be held to await inves-
tigation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06

of London news. The paper was pub
lished at Kingston, N. Y, by Samuel
Greer e. Son.
1t is the property of T. p Weller, and
was given him by his father.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
j. 3. Hill Accidentally Shoots Himself

]. b. Hill, who is a section foreman at
the Woodward iron furnaces, while on
his way to work this morning, dropped
his pistol, discharging it, the ball hit
ting him in the right leg. The wound.
while painful, is not necessarily danger
GUS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
AT THE BiJoU.

Wells Harlan Musical Com
edy Company in 1.-THE Knicker- :
erbocker Girl"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON.

Wednesday Evening-"Prinee of
Pilsen."
Friday Matinee and Evening
''Kersands Georgia Minstrels.
Saturday Matinee and Evening
when Knighthood Was in
Flower"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
Social and Personal.

banquet This was a happy occasion and
consisted of feasting and speechmaking.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06

III. s. & M" Wells win
doWs will tell you.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
1.-THE Eternal City"

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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-06-08
Rock Mill News.

Our farmers are moving things along
these hot days. Some say they are
having to hustle, as "M.. Green" is
about to give them come trouble. A
nice shower fell last night, which cool
ed the air and made things look fresh.
y. b. Anderson is attending the Ga.-
Ala. Business College at Macon, Ga.
Miss Rubye Gilmer left last week for
Marietta, Ga.,- to visit her aunt, Mrs.
Henderson. She will also visit friends
In Atlanta before returning.
Messrs. c. b: and w. G. Gilmer, from
Anderson, were in our burg yesterday
and attended service at Roberts.
Miss Lula Shelton, from Anderson,
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Arnold.
Miss Kate Sbearer, and brother, Cliff
ford, visited relatives and friends in
OcOnee last week.
Mrs. j. w. Shearer, who has been
visiting her son in Anderson for the
past few months, is, to the delight of
her many. friends, at home.
Miss Mayme Martin, who attended
the Leesville College this year, is at
many friends are glad to welcome her
back.
Mrs. A. A. Merritt, who has been
confined to her room for the past few
months, is, we are glad to note, much
improved.
Mr. Attaway Busby and sister, Miss
Besss, visited the Misses Merritts last
week.
Steps are being taken to secure q
Normal School Of music at Shiloh, to
ceed. X.
June 6.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-06-08
The Farmers lnstitute.

The meeting of the Farmers' Insti-
tute next Wednesday,, Juno 15, proni-
ess to be-. Of special interest to every
farmer In Anderson Comfy. MI.
Smith. Of Sumter. the leading spirit In
q successful plan for manipulating
tion last season. win address the meet
There are other interests 70 be pre-
sentsd that will enlist your sympathies
and awaken q, fellow feeling you have
not experienced in o long time. Poli-
tics to the dogs and any mans aggran-
dizement, too
Don't forget the day, Wednes day,
your presence and cooperation and
hey will bring large returns.
{ G. 0. Burriss, Sc C
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-06-08
Roll Of Distinction.

! The following is q list of the pupils
ship, who have distinguished them
selves by their excellent work through.
ont the past scholastic year. Ali of
these pupils made general average
for the year of 95 or more:
Bernice Cox 0S, Julius Smith OF, Mil
dred Branyon 90, Oris Cox 90, Irna Cox
08, Varina Cox 00, Corrie Pinson 96,
Florence Ragsdale 05.
Catherine Crayton. Teacher.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-06-08

- Reports from the Georgia and
Florida melon fields indicate tho small
est yield in long time.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-06-08
STATE NEWS.

= Several prominent Charleston
citizens are in trouble for smuggling
cigars.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-03

the private companies
nut should be able actually bring the
the city distribute companies
Il viii undoubtedly sell cheaper do shis because win not
for the benefit OF Now York noston capitalists Then
must be remembered that the private companies likely
tain 70 combine sooner OF later AND hooST Ftcts sAfWAlu
Obliged
dent that not desirable To sell the bonds the oouncn can be
been
city And more important s the bonds voted ON would sN he
whip which would well Indispensable In lashng
the greedy usht monopoiies into good behavior.
THERE lS STRONG AND WELL FOUNDED olfohlIlps
To THE $4,000 ISSUE ron THE PURCHASE or cry HALL
GREAT NORTHERN the other hair Of the block which the city
buy desirable
II much the Great Northern property
made The Great northern tunnel
because Of the settling caused b. the
foundation city hall
81 would than tho site 10 worth
population
resides north Of Yeser The retail district Is
PIKE street In this vicinity the
Undoubtedly be built tho OF the smoky
ns A. would he d,feu TO design city hall that would look good
present build
which has been given to the city FOR library PURPOSES might
OF course the councilman they the
worthless Northern property but H
a o TO 1 hot that hey will he chance
Regarding 100000 diversity Of opinion
apparently Of negative nature misundcrsana
Ing largely unfaorab comment.
OF the issue
opposed the $4,000 site issue They believe thai new
hall necessity for the protection Of the public
the shack
the city II leaks the office forces ofcntimes
Obliged their desks keep dry II IL In rotten unHanaf1
office employees have become I'll be-
fumes from police patrol barn below
$50 for department the Haier
building The health civil service departments sheltered In
the site issue and carrying the city hall Issue
the municipality Il Is argued would be excellent position 10 set
IT COULD THES DO ONE OF THREE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-03

THE REAL FACTS ABOUT THE BOND ISSUES

general $4,000 bonds have already
balance or
could be issued general purposes after the
FOR water light purposes OF bonds have al
issued leaving marlin the present time OF u
The lighting plant bond issue 100000 20 hat a ~
t753O will be Issuing bonds for lighting
For the Increase levy responsible
being the Increased levy for the park board the aP
y 'MAINTEHANCE AND CLEANING PAVED STREETS.
year city 5000 for cleaning sre Next po
p'.'' a. a. ,rspsrs - - ~ "a, .vv Of
extravaganza In hf preparation OF lhe tA
council has always been that has made the levy TOO low
lie while neglected the needs Of the
city present council not because wanted TO- but because
and boost the levy Even at that has not PROVIDED
" % beet ming It has done was to levy for the payment
the Spring hill plant amounting 10
t70 been pfered from the water
standing the city These without Interest amount 20
t74 year finance Tor paying 1900
PLYING - 49,. wear. uost 81 the tudgments are the result
being permanent should not all be paid this year
fact. however IL that the council has
Nor PROVIDED FoR CREATION or THE SINKING FUNDS
which we're 10 be paid The sinking fund that
should have already been accumulated amounts t7Oooa
Even had funds which should hsvs
be provided for next year would
rae III had this been provided levy would had TO b
according Comptroller Wplinge This woun
this to 20 mills Had been done 'hs CIT
nut Mr. RipIngr does necessary intention
the bonds when they expire allowing poery 10 pay 20
viii not hunt the city accumulated he
says money lie Idle in the city treasury
lie thinks Il eHpedent 10 refund later ihe tne can
calculates instead Of at cent AZ e
present Young cities he states generally ADOPT IN"
Then property for public improve
into confederation Many persons beeye la
should be adopted The public aeo.
ooooo 1t has aped to million and ha aosis
present Last the city paid sssl for Its share oil pup
lie improvements
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-03

II could erect its hall present This has
warm Seaiea In that case not more 5000
on $500 COO bond issue would have 10 be used
uifent four nyestoy building on the property alb
unless made tall the Alaska
bnlding ground than the present city
hall = IS stories high. but only cost 100000
city with the county 10 build com
bnod hall aud house the fealer block The combined
buiaRK scheme has admirers than any other The les
bot the II 10 unused being
commissioner The city could sell enough OF
Ia present land 10 It's share along With the ''ooo Of Tho com
bned building scheme
he could also sell enough property provide sufficient
funds site further north II did not desire to make TINS
expenditure could for email annual rental aubehhe block IN
release the block that the city could deal directly Win the UNI
leasing the block from them OF buying outright
IN vicinity Many In favor of securing the whole
university tract at no matter what cost In order to carry out the
II the $500 900 issue voted
that this would be sufficient
to erect large and ornamental city hall
hesardns the city hall bond issue and In faeI all Of them Inc
IL AN IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION
las this OF the Of IL
whether the city should pay s debts Immediately or give poatery
that Is boosting too great burden on future Taxpayers while
the same time endanserinE city
world Since the levy has been raised from iz 10 Il mills
they have been complaining
think Seattle
the OF bankruptcy aud when confronted With such claims
prophecies Compolsr Ripling and the 9th
city hall nnanesy smile oompaeenty 1t Is impossible for
Vote the bonds want TO- they and VIII attend
in the first place lo,ai disciples J Morgan
Comptroller Rpnger point 70 the fact that the voters
bond issue Of ta7ss This fact Feauring TO them This
!" HoN rqE kssEssEb VALUATION or PROPERTY
ness which the cts per
sf AMI seer bonS For general pnrpses therefore s.
boaas be Issued The same amount can be Issued for Fa light
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-03
sseeeseese-see1e9ese es:1

From President Rooseyelt's apart
ments to the Seattle city jail seems
At first glance a long distance.
But not to o. Girle. recently from
the land Of ice and nuggets.
Mr.. Girle ia a retired Klondiker-
one OF the few who retire with
sometaing more substantial than a
Tesentful memory.
With his pockets we'll lined with
the coin Of the realm, Mr.. Girle hove
into Seattle about a month ago and
registered At a prominent hotel.
where, upon his demand for the
best, he was given the suite OF rooms
once occupied by Theodore Roose-
welt.
Last night Mr.. Girle left his hotel
On pleasure bent Seated IN The
Cushioned interior Of a deep-sea-go-
ing hack he started out with the
ayoVed intention Of impresslng up
On bis memory ali that Was worthy
Of interest in Seattle.
Being a man Of sociabie habits.
Mr.. Clrie struck Up an acquaintance
with two young women during the
"Trip. After visitiae numerous alco-
holic diEpensaries the trio Joined IN
The overture from William Telf'
as the opening number OF an open
All concert on Washington street
fafrolmen Bannick and Cameron.
bsing possessed Of muaic-ioying
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-03

Next Tuesday the voters Seattle
upon the adysty Of neunE al
municipal hshunE plant -Four distinct propositions as fol-
be submitted;
ereettng city hall
purchasing coedcmnng site Tor the halt
SIS
block t1h and Yeser already
cd
ssSeooo douelns the capacity the municipal lighting
and construction distributing district
propositions primarily subjects for cool consideration
standpoint Most Of the voters VIII deal with them
bound a
careful investigation considers worthy
the element OF humanity and civic pride
The construction every taxpayer
20 demanded Improvement but
relic of bafbasn Young girls and boys
yidsa More better ai
needed police be enlarged
need INDECENT
paynS taoo month TO that institution
quarters city hall employees.
rhere nearly N
municipal
nsssns pan , :, ,ss ev TINS FSiyr ~ Spp0ssn nv -.
me officials
unantousiy exceptionally
WILL INSURE THE PRODUCTION REVENUE
ponds for building
Tre ever. speedily
earnings Of the plant Just has been the With the
city
profitable Investment Il had twice the
il did
pointed the that with
competition lighting
prontabiy the net city officials
viii admit this They declare that the eys plant i the equal
and that the city furnish uEht
eheapy than private companies II gsnery ad-
ried that the ulan
the However electricity costly
Tor small than for large amount That L. one res-
It's viii
s etv a. "a, f,rnsh ve. mis- amount II viii also be able
spread districts and compete strongly with
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-03

ing"
The Hon. Barrington-H Hopkins
evidently took the hotel mans Jest
In earnest
ny Iove, you know. old fellow"
he CALCULATED. Tn tempted to do
II. What do you want for the
place? Eh. WHAT"
whereupon MT HarbauEh. after
much explanation. finally led Mr..
harrington Hopkins 20 understand
that his proposal was only a Joke.
and that u the guest was really In
earnest he must Interview the
Moore Investment company.
Il would like to buy IT, you
know" said Darlington Hopkins,
for two reasons The view first,
OF course. and then 10 discharge a
colored individual who took me past
my foor and failed TO apologize.
This afternoon the fourteen hand
bage we're repacked.
Also the pink and green robe,
And the Hon. Darlington Hop
kins left for the south.
Accompanied by the blooded bull
terrier
The Wallet
And the fourteen handbags
Behind him they left a small col
ony Of guests and employees who
want 20 know
Who is Francis harrington Hop
klns7
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-03
MAY STOP
SMOKER"

Unless the Seattle Athletic club
changes its plans 1t alleged club
smoker" next Tuesday night which
In reality is TO be a high toned
prize fight. Mayor BaIiinger and
Chief Of Police DelsNey win treat
the club just as they did the Athen-
ian club. which tried some time ago
70 hold the g-Neary fight.
chief Delaney is investigating the
matter this afternoon. and. together
with the mayor, insists that II the
state law, which says that no boxing
contests save "BETwEEN MEN,
BEERS OF CLUBS FOR THE PUR-
POSE OF EXERCISE" is not lived
up TO. the smoker" win be called
off.
II has been announced IN yelled
language that the certain pairs of
members who are real pugiilsts were
to fight straight bouts TO a decision.
This Is clear violation OF the
law, and neither the chief nor the
mayor intend 20 stand for IT,
Il Is altogether likely that the
MANAGEMENT OF the club will
change" the contests TO comply
with the statutes. and that tho con-
tests will he merely friendly
bouts 'just for fun"
The mayor said this afternoon:
.sThe Seattle Athletic club has ND
more right TO conduct prise fights
than any other club. but until am
sure just what the nature of these
contests are am not at liberty to
say what action viii be taksnr
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-03
Jap Position.

souls. gathered the song birds In
and took them 10 the station. where
others Of the force might be enabled
10 participate as an augmented au-
dieuce.
The young women gave their
names as Alma Bergman. aged p,
and Paulina Livingston, who claims
rs summers.
The Interior Of the police station
did not appeal 10 the Kiondiker with
ROoseyeltean proellyitles. who I'm
mediately phoned influential friends
for assistance.
Succor in the form Of friends with
rolls Of green appeared and. upon
depositing $50 Mr.. o. Girle. million
aire rcveler. was turned loose.
The women were also given their
liberty.
When arraigned before Acting 20
lice Judge Simon this afternoon the
luckless trio pleaded guilty and
we're fined IS each and allowed 10
70 their way rejoicing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-03
PREACHER IS
DEFENDANT
SUED FOR DIVORCE ON
GROUNDS OF pEsERTloH AND
koa-sUPPoRT

Mrs. Emma Barr. wife 81 Rev
Isanc Barr. a well known Episcopal
clergyman. formerly OF WhatcOm.
secured a divorce IN the superior
court this morning on grounds ot
desertion and non-support The de
PENDANT. who il AZ present IN Eng
land. made no appearance In the
case and a default was taken.
Mrs Barr. who Is az present Nv
ing in Seattle. testified thai her
husband deserted her In 1902 and
that for over a year she had heard
nothing from him. She claimed
that she had been Obliged 10 sup
port herself ever since their mar
ral'e. IN fsa0.
Barr is well known In this state
and IN Canada a. a speaker of note.
Mrs. Barr r. a trained nurse and
Is now nursing private patients
here She made no allegations OF a
sensational nature against her hus-
band. simply charging him with
having abandoned her and with hav-
Ing failed to provide properly for
her. The couple have no children.
Mrs. Barr DID not ask for aimony
She declared that she has no idea
OF her husbands whereabouts nov.
but that the last time she heard
from him he was In England The
preacher is said 10 have been IT
vorced previous 10 his marriage To
Mrs Barr
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-03
Restraints
THE CITY
e. o. cox ASKS COURT TO PRE-.
VENT BREWER FRANCHISE
FROM BECOMING OPERATIVE

". y. Cox secured n temporary
injunction In the superior court this
morning to restrain Mayor Zook. Of
Ballard, from signing the ordinance
passed by the city council Eovem-
Der .. granting l.. Brewer n fran
ehise 10 lay wires and erect poles
for the lighting Of the city. The
official paper was eniolned from
publishing the ordinance and the
clerk of the council from taking any
steps whatever 90 make the fran
ehise effeetual until n hearing shall
have been had In the case. Cox
brought the suit as a taxpayer.
He alleges that the ordinance
granting Brewer the franchise for
81 900 was Illegally passed and that
there are several people who have
offered the council more money for
the franchise than Brewer will pay.
The order was made returnablc be-
fore Judge Bell on Monday morn
ing.
Mr. Cox has affidavita from men
who were willing to pay more for
the franchise.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-03
HE'S A MOTLEY MAN
WITH MOTLEY FADS
FRANCIS HARRINGTON. HOPKINS ARRIVES FROM MELBOURNE
WITH A FLunKEY a BULL TERRIER AND FOURTEEN
HANDBAGS. AND CREATES SPLENDID FuRoRE

HIS apartments.
A few minutes later The Star re-
porter sent up his card and was
Informed by an awed bellboy that
he could ascend to the rooms of the
Hon. harrington Hopkins.
Tho gentleman from Australia
was discovered reclining In n Nor
rls chair. attlred In a bathrohe. In
which pink and green seemed the
predominating colors.
The valet stood at a respectful
distance. while his master gave him
orders regarding the unpaeking Of
the fourteen handbags
"Weli7" inquired the Hon. Bar
rington- Hopkins on the reporters
entrance.
"fam a newspaper reporter" OBJ
served the scribe as n prelude.
A look OF mingled pain and as
tonishment wreathed the features
OF the Australian tourist.
a WHAT A newspaper mani
Ny dear fellow, you must know that
do not cara.to talk TO newspaper
men. II was very imprudent for
the management TO let you come
up"
whereupon the Hon. harrington
Hopkins turned his back on the
humble molder of public opinion
and continued with his directions
regarding the fourteen handbags.
A little later Mr.. harrington Hop
kins. attired I'm another suit. called
az the desk and asked for the pro-
prietor. Manager Iiarbaugh an
swered the summons.
MY dear fellow" said the Aus
tralian novelty. Il want to con-
Erntulate you on your place, you
know. Simply superb All That
view from my window. | should
iite 70 own ~"
t.Why don't you buy the hotelY'
aesked MIR. Harbaugh. laughing.
Well throw tho view In for moth