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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Morrow-Langston Wedding.

Yesterday afternoon at o'clock at Springville, J. D. Langston and Miss Ella Morrow were quietly married. the Rev. J. B. Stovall performing the ceremony. The wedding has a tinge of romance. Immediately after the ceremony MT. and Mrs Langston drove to Birmingham, where they took apartments last night at the St. Nicholas. leaving this morning for Centerville to spend week with MT. Langstons mother They will make their future home at Selma, where MT. Largston has accepted nattering posi- ton with large firm of that city.
 MT. Langston, whose home is at Six Mile. has been working in the commits sary of the Birmingham Mining and Contracting company. at Trussviile. While there he met and wooed Miss Nor row, who is one of the most beautiful young ladies in the state. Yesterday they decided to get married and at once went to Springville. where the ceremony was performed. Mrs. Langston is the daugh- ter of Mrs. James H. Morrow, her father being the late James H. Morrow, for merly county jailer. She is also a niece of Dr. George Morrow and is connected with some of the most prominent fam lilies in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
CONFESS TO RuReLARlEs.
Negro Boys Arrested by Detectives.
 Operated In Early Morning.

Earnest Gaines and Andrew St. Clair. two young negroes, have been locked up by Detectives Bodeker and Hamilton on wholesale charges of burglary and grand larceny. The boys are to be tried to- day before Judge Feagin, and the detec- tives have formidable array of testi- mony against them, showing that they have entered at least half a dozen houses and stolen a large quantity of stuff.
 Among the other places entered by the negroes where goods were stolen were the residences of Henry Luhrman, 1914 Sixth avenue; Mrs. Havis, mother of Glen Havis, 1920 Seventh avenue; pr. J. W. Hughes, postmaster. SIS Twenty third street; J. F. Haeksteadt, 422 North Twenty-second street, and Judge l. H. Benners, on Nineteenth street, between Eighth and Ninth avenues.
 The boys have confessed to the burgla- ries, and that that u ey took advantage of the fact that people sleep sounder just before dawn in committing their burgla- ries In every case they claim to have entered the houses between 4 and o'clock in the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
RLocToN SCHOOLS OPEN.
Attendance Is FIatterine, Considering Int Strike Is On.

Blocton, September 14.-(Specia1 1.-The West Blocton high school opened yester- day with 160 pupils. The school is under the management of Prof. O. s. Landham, superintendent, and Miss Almon and Miss Howard, assistants. This is the beginning of the second year for the school. It is to be absolutely free to the patrons. The dispensary will foot the bills.
 Number 1 school, in Blocton, opened with eighty pupils, under the management of Prof. J. O. Sturdiyant. This Is con- sidered a good showing. considering the fact that a strike is on.
 Business interests of every description are exceedingly quiet. The miners are vaeating the premises of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, and many houses are now in course of con struction, which, when completed, will be occupied by them during the strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
NEXT MEETING TO
 BE IN BRUSSELS
lnterParliamentary Union Continues Tour Through Country as Guests
 of the Nation.

St. Louis, September 14.-The twelfth conference of the nter-parliamentary union which has been in session here for three days adjourned today to meet next year at Brussels.
 The day was given over to the dispo- sltion of resolutions of minor importance and the winding up of the affairs of the conference.
 Among the final pieces of business transacted was that of the election of members of the r-parliamentary council. The American representative chosen was Congressman Burton of Cleveland.
 Brussels was then formally ratified as the meeting place of the conference, and the date was left to the executive coun- cil
 The convention at 12:3O adjourned sine die.
 The members of the union tonight con- tinued their tour of the country as guests of the nation.
 Kansas City will be visited tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
.PEONAGE CASES
 ARE POSTPONED Expected That Nothing Will Come of Mississippi Cases WAIT ON SUPREME COURT Judge Niles at Meridian Enters Order for Continuance Until Question
 of constltutonallty of Law
 Is Determined.
WAIT ON SUPREME COURT

Meridian September 14-(special )--1n the federal court this morning the peonage cases against the Pickett boys, Ross, Ma son and Marvin Legette and Irving Hen derson, all of Kemper county, were con- unued until the next term of the federal court, In March. 1905. Judge Niles of his own notion entered an order for continu- ance.
 The reasons for the action are that there are now pending in the United States su- preme court at Washington for decision at the December term appeals in peonage cases from Alabama, Florida and other states denying the constitutionality of the act under which the indictments were returned. It is therefore the intent of the court to wait until the United States su- preme court decides the question of con- stitutionality before going info the Mis- sissippi cases.
 The crowd of witnesses in the peonage cases were discharged and left for home this afternoon. The bonds of the princi- pals were continued. It was stated this morning that fearing the weakness of the indictments in the peonage cases the government had tried to strengthen them by adding new counts to the indictments and reindicting.
 The grand jury refused to reindict or add new counts.
 United States District Attorney R. c. Lee has filed brief rejoinder to the ten allegations in the demurrer of the attor- neys for the Pickett boys
 In brief the rejoinder ayers that the law under which the indictments were drawn and returned is good and consti- tutional, a practical denial of the allega- tions The general belief is now current that nothing serious will ever result from the present peonage Indictments.
 Gets Verdicts for $5ooo.
 The jury gave d verdict of s50O0 dam ages this morning to James Reedy In his suit for $25,000 against the New Or leans and Northeastern railroad. Judge Niles charge was brief and he refused to add the instructions asked by the att torneys for the road The jury was out for about an hour, when the verdict was returned. The case will be appealed to the United States circuit court at New Orleans
 The federal grand jury Is also investi- gating the illegal whisky traffic and the city officials yesterday afternoon and this morning appeared before the jury with the city docket from the time of the last term of court The government Is Investigating all the cases where con- victions are secured in the city court and lines assessed with the view of collect Ing revenue from the illicit dealers in liquor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
OLD TO GIVE WAY
 TO NEW BUILDING
w. S. BROWN WILL ERECT A HANDSOME BUSINESS HOUSE ON VENERABLE SECOND AVE NUE PRopEl.TY-JUsT VACATED

The twin store houses of W. s. Brown which have stood for so T-any years on Second avenue, between Twentieth and Tweatiy-hrst streets, and always pre- sented scene of business activity, are now closed, and entirely put out of commission. Not even the bats or the owls will be allowed to inhabit them.
 They are awaiting a/tearing-down pro- cess. and are to give way to a magnif- cent modern structure in perfect keep Ing with the value of that central loca- ton.
 MT. Brown has not as yet adopted plans for hls building, but the probability is that the entire fifty and 40 feet will be occupied by building that will prove an ornament to the avenue.
 Several parties are corresponding with Mr. Brown with a view of leasing the building. He stated last even ing that his Idea is to find a tenant and to build to suit the wishes of the lessee.
 MT. Brown has moved his retail stock to his excellent new building, at 222S-5 Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Taking Bank Evidence

Prominent attorneys from Missis- sippi are in Bessemer today taking evidence in the case of the receiver Of the Bessemer Savings bank against J.. N. Carpenter and others, the original stockholders of the defunct savings bank. The receiver is seeking to re- cover $100,000 from the stockholders, who sold the bank stock to Capt. T. J. Cornwell in 1900 In the party are; Joseph Hirsch of Vicksburg, Miss; Judge Martin of Natchez, and c. H. Allen of Jackson.
 It will probably be several months before the case is finally settled, as 1t will have to be fought out in all the courts of Mississippi The receiver is represented by Odell & Trotter, J. A. Estes and Alexander & Alexander.
 The bank failed in June, 1903, and George H. Stevenson was appointed receiver. He ct once went to work and succeeded l. paying a 20 per cent dividend to the creditors last spring The result of the case is being looked forward to with great interest by the people of Bessemer, as many in this city have been affected by the failure of the Savings bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
WEDDING TO BE NOTABLE.
Miss saldee Hester Will Wed Thomas
 w. Christian O.; Tuscaloosa.

Tuecaloosa. September 14.-(Special.)- The marriage of Miss Saidee Hester to Thomas w. Christian, which will occur 9n October 5. will be of unusual interest Ito very large circle of friends The cere- mony will take place in the Methodist church, and will be a most brilliant oc- casion. The bridal party will be composed of the following young people: Miss Ild- die Mae Hester Miss Mary Howell Na bors, Miss Abbie Searcy. Miss Abbie Fitch 5earcy, Miss Annie Belle Pearson, Miss Mary Emily Fitty, Miss Bettye Hays, Miss Jean McCorvey and Miss Bertha Prowell of Birmingham; George D. Johnston, M. T. Ormond, T. J. Hill. J. A. Searcy, V. H. Friedman, w. ]. Hester, w. D. Hays of ouisville. J. B. Barrier and Clarence Hutchinson of Pensacola, Fla.
 Miss Hester comes of one of Tusca- Ioosa's most noted and oldest families, and Is considered one of Alabama's most beau tiful and charming young ladies' having q host of friends in all sections of the state. MT. Christian has resided at North port all his life and is a son of MT. and Mrs c. w. Christian. and Is a splendid young business man. having already att tained much success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
LYde-Reed Weddinn

A beautiful and impressive wedding was that of Miss Lillian Laura Lyde and Mir Sam Porter Reed, which occurred at the home of the bride. 2726 Avenue F, last evening It was a quiet affair, with only the attendants and few close friends be- ing present.
 The attendants were Miss Bessie Lyde. maid of honor; Miss Susie Bradford and Miss Rosalie Lyde, bridesmaids; Dr. Du- py, best man, and MT. Reynolds Lyde, groomsman.
 MT. and Mrs. Reed left immediately af- ter the ceremony for Chattanooga. Knox vile and other points. They will make their home in Meridian. Many friends in .hi. ai.- -zh for them much joy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
MEN TO BE GIVEN
 SUPPLIES TODAY
WEEKS PROVISIONS WILL BE DIs- TRIBuTED TO THE STRIKERS AT PRATT CITY-PERsoNAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Pratt City September 14-(special.)- The relief committee of the Pratt City local, United Mine workers of America, is busy today receiving supplies preparatory to the opening of the commissary tomor- row for the purpose of distributing an- other weeks provisions to the miners. The members of this local are still in high spirits and are confident of winning in the present conflict between the operators.
 The peacefulness and quietness of the Pratt City district during the past two months have been remarkable. No inci- dent of violence whatever has marred the extreme calm of the situation.
 The rumor that preparations would shortly be made to resume work at No. mine has so far not been confirmed. With the exception of the two mines that are being operated by conyicts the mines Of this continue idle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
CITY HALL ELEVATOR.
It Is Stopped for Repairs-consder-
 able Inconvenience.

The elevator at the city hall is out of working order and it Is case of walk for city officials and callers at the mum icipal building at this time.
 The elevator man is taking advantage of the situation and is enjoying a lit tie rest. A placard attached to the cage on the first floor reads:
 This elevator is out of order. Don't run it.
 MOORE BROTHERS" Just who Moore Brothers are is not known. but it is supposed they are re- pairing the elevator
 The city hall elevator has caused con- siderable inconvenience recently. When the city offices closed on Labor day me elevator man did likewise. The sign was posted
 Not running>holiday
 Some one added to the placard: And the patrons of the Birmingham public library are not pleased either" The library being located on the fourth floor of the city hall, some energy is wasted via the stair route.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Postofflce Appointments.

Washington. September 14-(Special.)- The postoffices at Enterprise and Florala will be advanced to the presidential class October 1, with salaries of the postmas- ters S12OO and $11OO respectively. Rural free delivery service Is ordered establish ed October 15 at Oakbowery, Chambers county, with one carrier. Posamasters appointed: Hopewell, Cleburne county. William w. Summerlin; Oakley, Jackson county. William H. Maggart.5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
HAS CHANGED HANDS.
Gulf Compress Company Leases the
 Compress at Uniontown.

niontown, September 14-(Special.) J. The Uniontown Warehouse company has leased it's warehouse and compress at this point to the Gul1 Compress company, who has already taken charge of the same. Messrs. Brown and Thrash. the secretary and manager of the warehouse company. will remain with the new managem mt, Mir Brown becoming superintendent.
 E. L. Nennenmocher has purchased from Cleveland & Pope their interest In the bill posting business in this section and will have charSs of same hereafter. MT. Nonnenmocher Is a successful busi- ness man and will prosper in his new un- dertaking.
 About 300 bales of cotton have been re- eeived here and it continues to pour in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
STARTS ON
 HIS NEW YORK TRIP
WILL TAKE APARTMENTS AT Ho TEL AND MEET NUMBER OF POLITICAL FRIENDS TODAY AND TOMORROW. .ls

Esopus, N. r.. September 14.-Judge Parker started for New York tonight on John B. McDonalds yacht, Sapphire. Judge Parker has engaged apartments for himself and secretary at hotel, but will remain on the yacht until after breakfast tomorrow.
 At his apartments at the hotel, Judge Parker expects to meet number or political friends tomorrow and Friday. No plans have been made for him to visit democratic headquarters, nor have arrangements been made for a reception of any character whatever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Female College Opens.

Tuscaloosa, September 14-(Special.)- The Tuscaloosa Female college opened this morning with prospects for one of the most prosperous sessions it has known. The chapel was filled this morn Ing with friends of the institutions and young laoles who were there to enter. Young ladies are coming in on the various trains from mary sections of the state. The faculty are busily engaged assigning the young ladies to their classes. Prof. Hclston is much gratifed with opening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
RAGING IN FLORENCE.
Arrangements Are Completed for
 Meeting on Sept. ~, 28, 2e and 30.

Florence. September 14- -(Special.) )-The Florence racing association will have race meeting here on September 27, 2s. 9 and 30. The association has leased the fair grounds from the Lauderdale County Fair association. and spent large sum of money getting them in condition for the meeting.
 A new grand stand has been built, new fences put around the track and the stables put in good order. Each days pro- gramme will consist of trotting, pacing and running ices, for which purses of $50 and s20O nave been offered. Many high class horses have been entered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
GETTING READY TO
 START FURNACE
PLANT AT RoRERTsToWN TO RE- sUME AND ADGER MINE WILL BE OPERATED AGAIN-oTHER NEWS.

Bessemer, September 14.-(spe- clal.) .)-Preparations are about com pleted for the resumption of one oI tne ne furnaces at Robertstown, which VIII probably be put into blast the last ol the week. At Adger the Tennessee company is also making preparations to start up US mine at that place.
 A large number of men have been working in the mine, cleaning It up and getting matters in shape to pegln work again. The number of surplus men at the other mines will be put into the Adger mine.
 The coal that is being mined at Sumter and Johns is being shipped to Bessemer, where 1t is consumed py the 300 coke ovens that are in opera tion at this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Zion in Birmingham.

The Rev. A. E. lArringlon, elder in the Christian Catholic Church in Zion.n the Rev. John Alexander Dowie general over seer. will conduct services every night this week at o'clock and Sunday, Sep tember IS at 3 and p. m. in the circuit court room of the county court house. Mir. Arlington will discuss salvation, healing through faith in Christ, baptism. the signs of the times. Elijah, the re- storer. Zion City, it's people, industries, and it's builder and founder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Runaway Couple Married.

Cullman. September 14.-(SpeciaL)- Asa B. Fuller. clerk for judge of prob ate married two runaway couples from Baileyton in this county in his office at the court ho1se this morning. The parties to the double Gretna Green affair were: MT Lee R. Reynolds and Miss Jennie All britain; Mr. w. F. Bryant and Miss Myrtle Reynolds. Miss Reynolds>is sis ter of the groom in the other affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Commercial Club to Meet.

The Commercial club will have meet Ing next Friday night in the public library at the high school building AS some important businesss is scheduled to come before the body it is expected that the session will be one full of interest. The members of the club declined to say just what will be the nature of the ques- tion to come up before the body, but 1t Is rumored that some movement will prob7 ably be begun that will vitally affect the city's welfare in case the project is car ried out successfully.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
GREAT WIND STORM
 SWEEPS THE COAST
MUCH DAMAGE IS DONE ALONG
 THE VIRGINIA COAST, BUT NO
 LIVES ARE REPORTED LOST.

Wilmington. N. C., September 14.-The northeaster of which warnings was sent out by the weather bureau last night struck Wilmington today. There was tremendous tide in Cape Fear river, and the harbor was so rough that navigation was dangerous. The beaches were swept by heavy tides, but no damage was done. In the city the tents of a carnival com. pany were blown down. and damage done to the extent of $250O.
 Two fishermen who went out at Wright vile beach are missing, and it is prob able that they were drowned. At Mount Olive Wayne county, twenty small dwel- ing houses and two ginneries in the su- burbs were blown down. The damage is estimated at $25.O00.
 At Durham, chimneys were prostrated roofs blown off and much damage done to wires. Near Warrenton, houses, trees and outhouses were levelled by the tor nado, which swept path toward Virginia 100 yards wide and three miles long. Thus far. however, no fatalities have been reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Cotton Mil May Be Started.

Huntsville, September 14-(Special.)- )-It is reported here that Tracey w. Pratt. formerly of this city and one of the or ganizers of the Southern Textile com any, will dispose of his interests in New York city and returns to Huntsville to operate the West Huntsville cotton mill, of which he is principal owner. The West Huntsville mill has lain idle for more than a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Earthquakes Felt in Augusta.

Augusta, Ga. September 1.-Two shocks of earthquake were felt here this morning. Within the city limits the disturbance was noticed only by a few, but on the hills west both tremors were distinctly felt. The first was noticed at 2:30, and was followed in five minutes by the second. No dam age was done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Policemen Resign.

Police Officers J. T. Smitherman and J. M. Farrell have resigned their positions on the police force to accept other positions. Their successors will probably be named at the meeting of the council next Tuesday night MT. Smitherman goes to Montgomery to accept position, and MT. Farrell will engage in commercial pursuits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Personal and General.

Miss Laura Jones returned today from several days visit to friends in Birmingham and East Lake.
 The Glee club had an interesting meeting last night at the home of Mrs. George H. Stevenson.
 The Ladies Aid society of the First Presbyterian church will meet at the manse tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
 Mrs. G. A. Gillett gave her Sunday school class picnic at East Lake yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Attending Association.

The following Pratt City Baptists are attending the session of the Birmingham Baptist association at North Birming- ham; c. s. LaCrene, the Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Hendricks, MT. and Mrs. J. E. Wood, MT. and Mrs. Fountain, II. H. Ha- good, Mrs. J. D. Hanby, Mrs. c. D. Com stock, Mrs. H. B. Allen, Mrs. J. c. Me- Murray, Mrs. Overstreet, Mrs. Holder, Mrs. Jackson, and Miss Carrie Belle Up- shaw, Miss Maude Wood, Miss Carrie Long, Miss Pearl Robinson, Miss Mary Ellis and Miss Beulah Young.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Personal and General.

Mrs. Wilber Wylam Is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Robinson.
 Miss Ruth Phillips and Miss Miriam Wattersdorf have entered the Birming- ham seminary this session.
 Mrs. Charles Lawrence of Atlanta was In the city today on business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Senator Morgan in Good Health.

Huntsville, September 14.-(Special.)- Judge William Richardson departed today for Bailey Springs l. spend several days there with Senator John T. Morgan, who has been there all the summer. In a let ter Senator Morgan states that he is en- toying excellent health and feels more TO- bust than in several years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Judaa saml ! E. Greene.

Judge Samuel E. Greene of the crimin- al court of Jefferson county stated yes- terday afternoon that he had not decided when he would tender his resignation to the governor. Judge Greene is the demo- cratic nominee for the office of judge of probate. The governor will appoint his successor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Southern University Opens.

Greensboro September 14.-(SpeciaL)- The Southern university opened today with the largest attendance in a num- Der of years. The enrollment when com pleted will probably be 150.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15

Norfolk, Va. September 14.-This en- tire section was swept by wind storm tonight, the velocity of blow reaching hley-two miles an hour in Norfolk. The government wires along the coast went down and information from that section is meager No marine disasters have been reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
FUNERAL NOTICES

The friends and acquaintances of Mir. and Mrs. c. M. Sturgis are invited to attend the funeral services of the lat ter from the residence, 1601 5th avenue. north, this afternoon at o'clock. Inter ment in Oak Hill cemetery. The follow ing gentlemen are requested to act as Pal Bearers, active: Capt Frank P OBrien, Judge w. R. noughton, Capt W. c. Ward. Maj. w. J. Milner. Dr. J. c. Abernathy MT. J. L. Darby. Honorary: E. M. Starks. James Ar~Downey, David J. Fox. James s. Vance Edward Bissell, P. E. Kemp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15

Mrs A. F. Staub died at 6:45 yesterday morning at her late residence 23O9 9th ave nue. Her remains will be taken to Knox vile, Tenn, at 6:45 this, Thursday morn ing. Funeral to be a 1c:o0 Friday morn ing from St. Johns Episcopal church, Knoxville.