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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
TELEGRAPH GO. IS
 SUED FOR $500
PLAINTIFF ALLEGES THAT TELE- GRAM WAS NOT DELIVERED AND HIS CHILD DIED AND WAS BURIED BEFORE HE KNEW IT.

Tn the circuit court yesterday, L. c. .Geiers filed suit against the Western Union Telegraph company for $500 dam ages. The plaintiff claims that the de- fendant company failed to deliver a mes sage to him that was sent from Bluff Springs, Fla, September IS, 1903. The complaint sets forth that this message was filed by c. c. Parsons, was paid for In advance, and read as follows: Carroll is worse Come at once. c. c. Parsons
 This message, 1t Is alleged. was accepted at Bluff Springs and was addressed to the plaintiff at North Birmingham, Ala He did not receive the message until several days thereafter. In the meantime Carroll who was his son, died and was buried without the fathers knowledge. For this alleged breach of contract and for the mental pain caused he asks $500 damages
 The plaintiff files other suits, claiming that telegrams were sent on September ls' e0 and 2l, and that none of them were del,vered to him at North Birmingham.
 Mary Gordon has filed suit in the same court against the Southern Railway com many for s15,ooo damages. The suit is the result of the death of John Wright, whom inc plaintiff claims was killed by the de- fendant company at Jefferson. Ala-' De- tober 6, 1903
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
REPORT OF CHURCH
 WAS ENCOURAGING
souTHslDE BAPTIST CHURCH HAS REGISTERED EXCEEDINGLY IN THE PAST YEAR-DR. DAVID SONS NOBLE WORK.

At the annual business meeting of the congregation of the soutnside Baptist church held last week wonderful progress was reported for the past twelve months,
 The reports from the various officers showed that the church had prospered financially and numerically during the past year, and that the outlook for the coming year was very bright
 The present membership of the church is about S00 an increase of about $50 over the attendance five years ago when the present pastor. the Rev A. c. David son, D. D., took charge. The Sunday school has an enrolment of about 700 which is also great increase. Beside this attendance and enrolment at the regular church, there are 125 members at the mission, corner of Avenue F and Elev- enth street
 At the meeting the church unanimously voted to increase the pastors salary to 5000, which was $500 more than he had been receiving. When he first took charge he received salary of only s210O. During the past five years the church has raised about s65, 900 for all purposes and beside the running expenses of the church II has bought ground to the east and south of the main building. Sunday school building has been erected on portion of this ground. The membership of the Sunday school has grown from l75 to 544 In the infant department, which Is sepa- rated from the main school, there mas been an average attendance Of l5O per Sunday for the past year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
LABOR NOTES.

Officers will be nominated at the first meeting of the year of the Birmingham Trades council, which takes place this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock in the Labor temple The election will take place two weeks later. It is understood that Presi- dent D. U Williams, who has served for two terms, will again be nominated. Harry L. White, who succeeded Frank E. Cooe as secretary several months ago will be nominated for that office.
 The stockholders of the Labor Temple association will meet on Tuesday night at 7:30 o'clock in the Labor temple. F. H. Moore Is the president of the association
 H. N Randall. district organizer for the American Federation of Labor, has re- turned from a. .three-weeks trip to Mobile. Selma and other points in South Alabama in the interest of his organization. MT. Randall will return to Mobile tomorrow night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
LUSK NOW AFTER
 BURNETT'S PLACE
ANNOUNCES THAT HE IS IN THE RACE AND WILL BEGIN HIS CAM PAIeN AT CENTER, ALA, ToMoR- ROW.

Montgomer, January 9.-(Special.)-The Hon. John A. Lusk Is a candidate for the democratic nomination for congress in the seventh Alabama district in opposition 10 Congressman John L. Burnett. MT. Lusk made announcement of his intention today in the following telegram sent to news paper friend in Montgomery:
 'T am in the race. Commence Monday at Centre.'
 The recipient of the message understood it to mean that Mir. Lusk was in the race for congress and that he would make his first speech at Centre next Monday This announcement brings on what promises to be a very lively fight for the democrat ic nomination in the Seventh district
 MT. Iusk has been a prominent figure in the Seventh for many years, and he en- joys the distinction of being the first dem ocrat to represent Marshall county in the legislature since the early days Of popu- usm. He was one of the leaders in the last house. and made his reputation prin- cipally for his stand against exorbtant appropriations He is an able, ready de- batter, and his speeches on the floor Of the house never failed to attract the atten- ton of his hearers.
 On the other hand Congressman Burnett is one of the most popular men in north east Alabama. He is now serving the third term in congress and 1t was largely due to his great personal strength that the district was redeemed from the allied republican populist rule. He has made an enviable reputation in congress and well | informed men from the Seventh say that he will not be easily defeated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
TEACHERS DESIRE
 MORE SCHOOL TAX
THINK THAT IT WOULD BE WELL TO CALL ELECTION IN JEFFER- SON COUNTY FOR THAT PuR- POSE.

At the meeting of the Jefferson County Teachers union held yesterday morning in Magnolia hall resolution was passed appointing a committee of five to inves- tigate the advisabiiity of calling an cleo tion for a larger school tax In this county.
 The resolution was introduced by T. R. Walker of Wylam, and the increase spo- ken of is 10 cents on the s100, which Is possible under the law passed at the last legislature. The work of the committee, which will be appointed later. will be to investigate the matter and report to the teachers at the next meeting. The cleo ton can be ordered by the board of reve- nue. It was the sense of the meeting yes- terday that an increase was needed.
 pr. J. H. Phillips called the attention of the meeting to the fact that the Southern Conference for education was to be held in Birmingham about the mid dle of April and that 1t would be d good thing for the union to take it mp and arrange for it. A motion was adopted asking that the trustees of the schools represented in the union to become inter- ested in the matter.
 The following subjects were discussed: :
 ..lhe Classification of Sentences''-T. R. Walker.
 >"The Inhnitive and the Participle"-T. R. Walker i . I "Some Strong Features of Our Gram ,nar''--P. M, McNeil.
 'ssome Weak Features of Our Cram mar'--J. M Dill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
MAN WOUNDED BY
 ACCIDENTAL SHOT
c. c. BUCHANAN GETS BULLET IN LEG AT THE UNION PASSENGER STATION BY A PISTOL BEING DROPPED.

c. c. Buchanan, a white man about 9 years old, was accidentally shot in the leg yesterday afternoon at the union passenger station by Train Caller Welch. The wound is serious, but will not prove fatal. W
 It seems that Welch bought new pis- tol yesterday and was showing it to a friend in the station. He was preparing to return it to his pocket when the negro potter, Amos, came up. He asked to see the pistol and Welch started to hand 1t to him.
 In some way the pistol slipped be- tween the two mems hands and fell Welch grabbed at 1t to prevent its strik- ing the ground and succeeded in catch ing it. His finger however, pressed the trigger and the gun was exploded, the bullet striking Buchanan.
 Buchanan was cared to the Hillman hospital where an operation was per- formed. He lives in Pulaski, Tenn. He was reported as resting well at the hos pital this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
Examining State Teachers.

The work of examining the papers of the applicants to teach in the public schools of Alabama has been begun by the state board, and as these examina- tions are unusually heavy, it will require several weeks for the completion of the work.
 The papers from about fifty of the coun- ties have been received, and others are daily arriving. Only sixty-six counties will send papers, Mobile county being exempted from the state. In that county the local educational board is said to re- quire perfectly satisfactory grade. and along with other special privileges the exemption from the state examination was granted In 1899. Mobile examined teachers can only teach in Mobile county. how ever.
 Secretary Feagin of the state board, says that no special examinations will be granted at this session The counties will be taken up for consideration as they are reached in order and the papers in these counties will also be considered in regular order.
 By special examination the state board Is understood to mean that requests for gradings out of the special order will be denied. Heretofore such gradings have been granted where 1t was shown that the applicant had secured school, and was awaiting the state license to commence the school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
ANNUAL BANQUET OF
 MEDICAL SOCIETY
NEARLY A HUNDRED PHYSICIANS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY GATHER AROUND BANuET BOARD AT THE HILLMAN-GooD SPEECHES.

The annual banquet of the Jefferson County Medical society at the Hotel Hiliman last night was probably the most successful in the history of that organization.
 Nearly one hundred of the physicians of the city and county were gathered around the banquet board and they made mer- ry with song and wit until midnight. Twenty toasts were responded to by the physicians and two of the guests pres ent, and several of them were unusually bright.
 Dr. L. G. Woodson acted as toast master and the introductions he gave the various speakers were apt and witty.
 The toasts were as follows;
 Dr. l.. c. Woodson-"rhe Jefferson County Medical Society"
 Dr. Cameron-'"rhe State Medical As sociation.''
 Dr. F. H. Sholl-"Reminiscensce of an Old Practitioner"
 Dr. w. H. Wilder" Medical Fakirs."
 Dr George S. Brown-"An Ode to the Appendix"
 Dr. D. F. Talley-"Twenty Years Ex- perience as a Lover"
 Dr. W. W. Richardson-"The Trials and Trlbulations of a Contract Doctor"
 Dr. E. P. Riggs-"Our Responsibili- ties"
 Eli P. smith-"My Experience With the Doctors"
 Dr. Wyatt Hefin--"My Experiences in Ireland''
 Dr. L. C. Morris-"The Women in vi- enna."
 Dr. M J. W. Peters-"The Young Phy- sician,
 Richard M. Johnston-"The Jew as a Public Man.
 Dr. Black-Song.
 pr. J. T. coulborne-"The Doctor Financier" pr. J. c. LeGrand-"T'he Medical Pro fession of Today"
 Dr. Cabot Lull-'1The Ladies'
 Dr. James E. Dedman-"Herrmann the Great
 Dr. McAdory-"Politics."
 One of the happiest events of the even ing was the song of Dr. Black. who rem dered Way Down Upon the Sewanee River' in an excellent manner. When the chorus was reached all of those pres ent joined in, and the walls rang with the words of the old song.
 The gist of many of the talks was that the medical profession does more than any other for the good of humanity The speakers said that were it not for the medical profession there would be much more sorrow and suffering in the world, and much less happiness and pleasure.
 The menu was one of the best arranged at the hotel in some time for a banquet of this size, and everything passed off nicely,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
SCOTT APPOINTS
 BIG COMMITTEE
WILL PRESENT MEMORIAL AND RESOLUTION TO PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS FOR MISSISSIPPI RIVER IMPROVEMENT.

Rosedale, Miss. January 9.-Charles Scott of this city, who was elected president of the Interstate Mississippi River Improvement and Levee associa- tion at the recent meeting of that body in New Orleans, on october 27, has ap- pointed the following delegates to pre- sent the memorial and resolutions of said convention before the president and con- gress of the United States.
 He says T have appointed the follow ing delegates to present the same before the senate committed. to-wit:
 Governor William Heard, John M. Parker, J. N Luce, J. T. McClelland and Hunter c. Leak, Louisiana; J. s. McNeilly, Leroy Percy D. A. Scott, D. G. Pepper, Murray F. Smith and Wal ter Shields, Mississippi; A. $. Caldwell and w. II. Stovall of Tennessee; O, N, Killough, Greenfield Quarels, F. M Rog- CTS and J. NJ Moore, Arkansas; Green Clay and Governor stannard of Mis- souri, Charles l.. Robertson and R. T. Tylerzo of Kentucky n Farley Finch Iowa J. M. Dickson andEs wiliAam 'sNllliams Vance, Ohio: George H. sApdersoh, Renn- sylvania; Charles Fairchild, George Gould and Stuyvosa- Fish, New York
 Appointment of Governor w. w Heard of Louisiana is hereby made to be chairman of said delegation. l also here with appoint the same delegates to pre- sent said memorial and resolutions before the committee of the house of represen- tatives, with John M. Parker of New Orleans, La, as chairman, and the two delegations will act jointly in presenting said documents 10 the President. To the respective charmen above mentioned, Is delegated the exclusive right and author ity to select speakers, and otherwise control the proceedings of their respective committees In the discharge of theii duties. Witness my signature, this 9tf day of January, A. D. 1904
 "CHARLES SCOTT. President,
 'Inter-state Mississippi River Improve
 ment and Levee Association"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
COMER EVADES
 THE QUESTION
REFUSES TO COMMIT HIMSELF AS
 TO HIS CHOICE FOR PRESIDENCY
 OF THE ALABAMA RAILROAD
 COMMISSION. @

Montgomery, January 9.-(special.)- .)-Ac- cording to Colonel B. B. Conner of Bir- mingham, the race for president of the Alabama railroad commission is to be more than four-cornered affair. Colo mel Conner came to Montgomery this morning from his plantation in Barbour county. His presence immediately aroused interest as to what course he would pursue in the race for the presi- dency of the railroad commission.
 He evaded the question of the reporter as to whether or not he would himself offer for the position.
 What will your followers do in this contest?" Mr. Conner was asked.
 Do you suppose that we will drop the fght?" MT Conner replied. Why 1t would be foolish. disastrous for us to have made the fight that was required for an elective commission. and then quietly lay down to the old regime"
 Whom are you grooming for the job?' Mir. Conner WAS then asked.
 Well, we are grooming man in whom the people have faith, a man we think can win" and a smile stole over his countenance as he paused This Is all that MT. Conner would say.
 This statement from MT. Conner is sure to be received with much interest, for 1t is accepted as fact that it means that what is known as the elective railroad commission element in the state have not as yet decided whom they will sup port for the presidency. At present there are four announced candidates for the job, including Robert J. Lowe of Jeffer- son. John V. Smith of Russell, E. W. Booker of Elmore and Frank B. Bonner of Dallas.
 Developments from the "Comer crowd will be watched with much interest. MT. Conner went to Birmingham tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
BRYAN RETURNS
 ON THE CELTIC
(contlnued from eirst pase)

kOOnIlnuCO fTOm slfSt Fd9SJ subject. Beginning with Ambassador Choate and all along my journey, l met a most admirable body of men represent ing their country. And they all acted as though they did not know that I was democrat, or If they did know, as if they did not care. 1 want to say l believe those representatives are upholding the honor and dignity of oun country abso- lutely.
 "Everywhere I went, too, the foreign officers with whom I met, expressed their high appreciation of the American repre- sentatiyes and so far as l myself re- ceived any attention from foreign officers, I wish to say that I do not think they were extended to me personally, but be- cause it was considered that stood in representatives capacity to certain ex- tent and they were extended to me as an American.
 T am glad there are republicans here. At times I have talked to republicans with some vehemence, but I did it for their own good I do not want my party to gain any temporary advantage, but on- ly permanent advantage. and that advan- tage shall be for the good of everybody.
 During my trip my impression has been deepened that the policy of making our navy so great that it shall terrify other nations will simply result in pro noting rivalry that will continue until 1t reaches the limit of ability of the people to bear it. I would propose what I consider a better plan. I would suggest instead of building the boggest navy that we make our government the best on earth, and instead of having our flag float everywhere, let it stand for some thing wherever it floats. Let our flag stand for justice between man and man, and between nation and nation"
 Addresses were also made by W. Bourke Cochran, Gen. James B. Weaver, John s. Crosby and Senator P. H. McCarren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Charles L. Bacon.

News was received In Birmingham last night of the death of Charles L. Bacon at Holly Springs, Miss, after a short attack of pneumonia.
 MT. Bacon was one of the most expert cotton men in the south and was most favorably known here and in Gadsden, in which cities he resided for a number of years He went from Birmingham to Mis- slssippi about a year ago. and until he was taken sick a week ago was In the best of health
 The deceased was natice of Richmond. Va, and was a member of one of the most prominent families of that city. The re- mains will in all probability be taken to Richmond for interment.
 He leaves widow but no children. Mrs. Bacon was Miss Willie c. Thornton of Gadsden She is a sister of John H. Thorn ton of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
COUNTY PRIMARY
 W|LL.BE APRIL fl. Rushton Df Montgomery
 Chages the Date MAY HIVE OPPOSITION sald That wo Other Young Mont somerianscovet Col. A. A. Wiley's
 Po,tion-other State

Montgomry, January 9.-(Special.)~ The date fir holding the democratic pri- mary in Montgomery has been changed by Chairmn Rushton from March IA to April II, tie date for the state primary This chang was authorized by the coun- ty committee.
 It Is stsed that the Second district congressional committee will order primary ft' the same date It may be that Col. \. A. Wiley will have oppo- sition for -e-election. Two other young Montgomeians desire to represent the distrct, bit they have not yet stated if they inteid to offer this year, or wait two years longer. These aspirants are the Hon. Bibb Graves and the Hon. Thomas Hall
 Mir Graves has twice represented the county in the legislature, and is recog- nized asE ene of the strongest men in the county. MT. Hall is member of the existing Legislature, and also has a strong following
 No LuIl in Politics.
 Therf Is not to be the lul in strictly county politics that was expected a weeF ago. During the past day or two ! several new candidates have announced | The main fight Is for county solicitor
 whidn is between two very popular young 1 demIcrats-S. H. Dent, Jr., and R. T. l Gooswyn. MT Dent at present holds the office, having been appointed by 1 GovFnor Jelks to the office to succeed the late Tennent Lomax. 1 H has developed into splendid pros- ecqing attorney. combining with his forIe an absolute fairness that is gen. eraly applauded MT Goodwin is a mdnber of the present legislature and is shrewd, smart young lawyer. l The county solicitor has the appoint mfnt of one assistant.
 l hn interesting race is being run for 1 cfunty superintendent of education be- | tween J. A. Thompson, the present in- cimbent. and G. W. Covington. These l tHo opposed each other in the conven- l ton four years ago, when the contest
 vas exceedingly close. It Is expected to l le again close.
 For County Treasurer. 1 For county treasurer there are three l entries with a possibility of more. John J. Cochran, the present incumbent, wants aipther term, and Francis Cone and w. E. McGehee want the office All three of these asprants live outside of the city and each man Is strong in his dis l trict 2 There is general gossip to the l effect that there will be a strong entry from the city. who would have brightest l pros poets for election, since the city polls majority of all the qualified votes in the county.
 For coroner. the race Is between the present incumbent, W. H, Tice. and T. F, Leak. A singular incident in this contest is noted that both candidates are undertakers and some jealousy as to busi- ness is hinted at.
 Apparently Probate Judge Gaston, Tax Collector Halls and Tax Assessor Eubanks will be unopposed.
 So far there is no evidence of opposi- tion to the reelection of JohnJG. Winter and F. Floyd Tate as judge and solicitor, respectively, of the Fifteenth judicial cir cult.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
Mattress Greatest Cure
 For Men and Women
Swamp-R Root is the Host Perfect Healer and Natural Aid to the Kidneys Liver and Bladder
 Ever Discovered.

toring. If neglected now, the disease ad- vanees until the face looks pale or sal low, puffy or dark circles under the eyes, feet swell and sometimes the heart acts badly
 There Is comfort in knowing that Dr.
 <ilmers swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy fulhlls every wish in quickly relieving such troubles, It correets Inability to hold urine and scalding pain in passing it, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being com pelled ito get up many times during the night to urinate. In taking this wonder ful new discovery, Swamp Root, you af- ford natural help to Nature, for Swamp Root is the most perfect healer and gem tie aid to the kidneys that has ever been discovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
HUGH M'GEEvER
Announces for Reelection to Board Of
 Revenue.

Hugh McGeever. who has been a mem her of the Jefferson county board or revenue for eighteen years, announces as a candidate for reelection, and his friends mean to give him such Vo'e that will not only keep him In ornce hut will accentuate his popularity
 MT. McGeever Is one of Birmingham's most highly esteemed citizens He Is noted for the conscientious and intelli- gent way in which he discharges his or ficial duties and also for his kindly dis position and affable manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
ANOTHER THEATRE FIRE.
Audience In Hungary Did Not Realize
 Their Danger.

Vienna, January 9.-Fire broke out in the Chemney theatre at Gross Warden. Hungary, tonight during performance to crowded house. The firemen on the outside speedily extin- euished the blaze. the audience not being aware of it's danger.
 An inspection made subsequently showed that all the emergency exits were locked and the keys missing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
sunreme Court to Meet.

The supreme court will reeonvene Mon day, after the regular holiday recess. Cases from the seventh division will be heard next week. The division consists of the counties of Calhoun Cherokee, Clay. Cleburne, DeKalb Etowah. Ran dolph, Shelby St. Clair and Talladega. Next to the Birmingham division, the work of the seventh division averages highest in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
Will Run to Station.

A statement that will interest nearly all Alabamians who visit Montgomery Is that the Montgomery street railway is prepar- ing to extend it's Commerce street line so as to reach the main entrance of the union passenger station. Persons now coming into the city who may desire to take street car have to walk about one and half blocks before reaching the line.
 w. H. Ragland. the new vice-president of the Montgomery Street railway, has been placed in charge of the construction work of the line, and he is pushing the improvements In the same manner as he urged the building of the lines of the traction company a year ago. There is 8 general belief that the two systems will soon consolidate.