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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
woopMEN ARE INDUSTRIOUS.
New Lodge to Be Instituted at East
 Lake-Officers Elected.

Next Tuesday night new lodge w4ll be instituted at East Lake.
 The woodmen circle, the ladies auxil- iarv of the Woodmen of the World, with a charter list of about forty members, will be organized. Ensley City Grove will attend and initiate the applicants and institute the grove
 Mrs. T. A. Jones has been commlsslon- ed .Deputy Supreme Guardian with au- thority to organize the grove
 Last Tuesday the applicants met and elected officers to serve for the remain der of this year as follows
 Mrs. T. A. Jones, guardian; Mrs. Willie House. adviser; Mrs. Mary Sadler, clerk; MT. T. L. Green, banker; Mrs. Mary Johnson, attendant; Mrs. Erin Steel, magician; Mrs. Alice Bourgeois. inner sentinel; Mrs. Ira w. Stamps, outer sen tinel; w. T. Williamson, w. H. Huey, Mrs Mary Johnson, managers; Dr. T. A Jones. physician.
 The grove will meet on the first and third Tuesdays, at Hunts hall, College station, All applicants are earnestly re- quested to be present next Tuesday night. All members of the Woodmen circle are invited to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

opelka, May 14.-(special.) )-"Felix Is dead.''
 Such were the words heard on the streets this morning when the citizens of Opelika came down to their business. The words carry with them a story that would make a fit subject for the pen of novelist. Felix Hubbard, one of the landmarks of this town, and a unique character around the old Cooper hotel for many years past Is now sleeping the last long sleep. Many commercial traveller will read these lines and he will hear again Felix as he sung Hard billed eggs" Morning papers," and "help the blind man. In the years agone Felix was prominent around the depot and he could be seen early In the morning and late at night as he vended his wares to the public.
 He was diligent about his business and 1t was thought that he had accumulated quite a good deal of land and some money He fourished and prospered for years, but the tide turned and of late years he has not done much in his old line of operations. He lived in a little hut beside the railroad tracks right in the heart of town and no amount of persuasion could induce him to leave his cabin home for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Prize Drill and Dance.

Fast night the Abbott Rifles held their regular monthly prize drill and dance and large crowd of friends of the com pany was present The medal which has been presented to the company by Col onel Abbott, was won last month by Corporal Puryinace. Last night the mem bers of the company gradually fell out one by one until only Corporal Purvinace and Corporal Rennie were left when in an unfortunate moment Corporal Pur- vinace's gun struck his cap and without thinking he put his hand up to straight en 1t and the medal went to Corporal Rennie amid applause.
 The company has learned with regret that Capt. w. B. Craig has rendered his resignation to the governor. There is. little doubt but that Lieutenant Ay- cock will be promoted to the captaincy He is an excellent drill master and Is largely responsible for the degree of ex- cellence attained by the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
FIREMEN CHOSEN ID ENTER TOURNEY Pratt City Will Send a Team 10
 Anniston MANY PEOPLE WILL ATTEND A Large Party of Citizens Will Accom- pany the Bremen to the Tourna- ment-Pay Day at all
 the Mines.
 
MANY PEOPLE WILL ATTEND

Pratt City, May 14.--(Special )-The ad- visory board of the Pratt City volunteer fire department selected twelve members of the department tonight that will rep resent Pratt City in the flremenjs tour nament to be held at Anniston Wednes- day and. Thursday
 For the past three. months the members of the department have been contesting strenuously for positions on the racing team. Today the board, which consists of Mayor E. J. Hudnell, Sam and Rich ard Hooper, announced the names of the successful aspirants. The flremen who will take leading parts in the races for the Pratt City team will be c. D. Com stock, R. Culverhouse. Will santimeyer. John Meager, James Meager and Ellis Burrell
 Early Wednesday morning 100 Pratt City citizens will leave for Anniston to cheer the home team to vistory. Wednes- day at 1 o'clock all the departments will take part in the parade. The contests in which the Pratt City firemen will en- ter will be: Hundred yard dash, the ladder climbing contest, the "shoony contest with the hose, hose reel water contest the grab contest, two hose reel or wagon race, one hose reel or wagon reee. After the contests are finished there will be a floral parade.
 Last night the department held a meet ing at the city hall and ordered that $40 be paid out of the treasury for the rac- ing reel and hose. After this was done s250 was donated to each of the three companies. This left a balance of $50 in the treasury.
 The Pratt City fire department will go to Anniston well equipped for the con- tests. It has one of the finest racing outfits in the country At the tourna- ment volunteer fire companies from Ala | bama, Georgia nd Tennessee will be rep resented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Rain Is Badly Needed.

There is great disappointment at the failure of the rain to come today in such quantities as to do the parching crops good. Light showers fell in some sections adjacent to the city and county but nothing like enough to relieve the very dangerous conditions.
 At Montgomery the fall of rain today iF given at .03 of an inch; Goodwater, in Coosa county, AS; Marion in Perry coun- ty, .05; Selma, Dallas county, 22; Un- ion Springs, trace; Birmingham, IA. and Mobile, .0S. There are no indications for further showers tomorrow.
 The reported condition of crops the first of the week continues. Dry wealth. CT has made them backward and in many cases badly dried up. If their Is not a good rain in another ten days the dam age will be very great. The farmers are making frantic calls upon Weather Maker Chaffee and urging him to discontinue the no water treatment at once He gives out the assurance that he Is doing his best with the appliances at hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
May Go to Rirminaham.

Railroad men believe that the general freight offices of the Mobile and Ohio will go to Birmingham, leaving here a commercial agent with a full force of clerks. The local man now Is c. P. Jack son, designated as general agent, with L. c. Cardinal, travelling freight agent P. S. Hayes, Southeastern Passenger agent is also located here.
 It Is said by those who keep posted on these things that when the new office Is opened in Birmingham MT. Jackson will be in charge with the title of division freight agent. He will have plenty of office room and a large force and make the business at that point very valuable At the present time the Mobile and Ohio is getting heavy tonnage from the Bir- mingham district, at Tupelo, from the Frisco-Rock Island; at Tucaloosa, from the Alabama Great Southern, and at Columbus, from the Southern.
 It Is not known who will be the suc- ceedng man here, though MT. Jacksons chief clerk, MT Charles. Adams. seems to be in line. When asked today about the reports concerning his office Mir. Jackson smiled and replied: q have nothing to give out" It is known that MT. Jackson has been giving about half of his time to Birmingham for some time Acting Governor Cunningham has issued parole contingent upon good behavior to Will Lowe, colored convicted in Montgomery county of grand larceny. The following Is the endorsement of the gov ernor on the back of the papers: "The pardon board recommends executive clemency, and the trial judge and a large petition join in this recommendation. It appears that the party convicted with him in this crime h/s been pardoned, therefore let parole issue dependent up- on his future good behavior.
 The governor has appointed H. A. Price. nominee of the democracy for judge of the Twelfth judicial circuit, to relieve Supernumerary Judge Aston in Houston county for three days, while the latter is attending the commencement ex- ercises of the Girls Industrial school at Montevallo next week.
 The governor has also appointed the following: w. A. Harris. notary public and justice of the peace, Pickens county; B. H. Hudson, notary public, Birming- ham; w. T. Dean, notary public and jus tice peace, Ashland.
 The incorporation papers of the First Baptist church, colored, of Talladega, have been filed. They are signed by a long list of members and officers of the congregation though no amount of capi- tai stock Is stated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
JAILOR ATTACKED
 BY THREE CONNECTS
ONE OF THEM HELD HIM WHILE THE OTHER TWO RAN AWAY AND THEN THE THIRD MAKES A DASH FOR LIBERTY.

Roanoke. Va, May 14.-When Jailor Newton entered the Washington county Jail at Abingdon to release a prisoner, whose term had expired today, he was seized by three other prisoners and knocked down. One of the assailants, negro. held Newton, while another ne- gro and a white man escaped.
 The third man released his grasp on the jailor and made a dash for liberty, but Newton regained his feet and fired at the man as he wos going down the stairs. The bullet took effect in the ne- gro's head, making a dangerous wound. All the men were later recaptured.
 -------------------->--~- ------------------------ delegates, the announcements being read at this mornings session.
 This afternoon at the Spruce Street Baptist church. members of the Wom- ans Mission Union met the colored Bap- tst women of Nashville. Mrs. Barker president of the union, was one of the speakers .n4
 At the night session, Kansas City, Mo-, was selected as the next meeting place. The nominating committee reported in fa- vor of Fort Worth, Texas. but the senti- ment of the convention was overwhelm- ingly the other way, and before vote was taken Fort Worth was withdrawn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Personal and General.

The Rev W. E. Foust will preach the annual commencement sermon of the Pratt City public schools at the First Methodist church tomorrow morning at Il o'clock. Graduating exercises will be held next Wednesday night and com mencement exercises Thursday night
 The Rev. Dr. Tyler of Huntsville, is the guest of the Rev pr. Foust. Dr. Tyler will occupy the pulpit at the First Meth odst church at the evening service to- morrow.
 MT. A. F. Johnston, formerly book keeper for the Pratt City Lumber com pany, has resigned his position and re- turned to his home at Scranton, Miss.
 MT. Joe Collum of West End. is visiting Postmaster Prince.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
DAVIS BIRTHDAY WILL BE OBSERVED Corporal Rennie Wins Medal in
 Prize Drill SON OF THE MAYQRlS SHOT Harrison Atkinson Was Shooting Rats, When Weapon Was Accidentally
 Dscharged-Elks' New
 Home About Ready.
SON OF THE MAYORS SHOT

Selma, May 14.-(special)-At the reg ular meeting of Camp Jones, U. o. VD held last night, it was determined to oo- serve the anniversary of the birth of Jeff ferson Davis in an appropriate manner on June and the commander was au- thorized to appoint the necessary com mittees for that purpose. The crosses of honor that have recently been awarded to members of Camp Jones will be pre- sented at that time, the presentation be- ing made by General E. W. Pettus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
JURY OFFENDED
 BY WENTZ'S WORDS
TELEGRAM SENT TO DEAD MANS FATHER ASKING IF HE HAS MADE THE STATEMENTS RE. PORTED.

Bristol, Va, May 4.-A special to the Herald from Big Stone Gap, Va, says:
 The jury of inquest that rendered the verdict in the E. l.. Wentz case held an informal meeting here this evening and sent telegram to the father or the de- ceased, Dr. J. S. Wentz. of Philadelphia, asking whether he had made certain statements published in recent issues or the public press. The statements supposed to have come from Dr. Wentz criticized the verdict of the jury and the members of the jury doubt whether Dr. Wentz made them Nc further action Will De taken until an answer to this telegram is received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
COUNTRY CLUB OFFICERS Election at lakeview Last Night Was
 We'll Attended.


 The annual election of officers of the Country club was held last night ir the club house at Lakeview. Culpep per Exum was elected president and J. D. Kirkpatrick vice president The board of governors chosen was as fol lows:
 A. L.. Fullenwider, E. H. Cabaniss J. M. Caldwell, Erskine Ramsay, Ed Crawford, E. H. Stiles, R. H. Baugh Tom Bowron, E. L. Brown.
 About 150 members were presen, last night at the meeting and much interest was manifested in the cleo ton. The finance committee of the club also made Its report, showing the finances of the club to be in a mos fiourishing condition. The club now has a membership of 30S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Colonel Clinch Is Dead.

Savannah May 14.-col. J. H. M. Clinch. aged S1 years, died at his residence here tonight after long illness He leaves a large fortune. Mrs. Robert Anderson of Washington. D. C.. is a sister and the only surviving near relative of Colonel Clinch. He leaves thirteen nephews and nices, one of whom is Gov. D. c. Heyward of South Carolina. Colonel Clinch was born
 in Mobile but had resided In Savannah for fifty years. He served in the Confed- crate army, winning brevet as colonel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Mayors Son Shot.

This morning while in the lot in the rear of his fathers residence shooting rats, Harrison Atkins, the 13-year-old son of Major ". B. Atkins. mayor the city. was accidently shot by the dis charge of the weapon.
 The boy had a rifle holding it across his shoulder and in some manner pull ed the trigger, the ball ranging down and striking in the fieshy part of his leg. The doctors decided not to probe for the missile. The wound while not serious is quite painful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
PERSONAL.

The Junior Epworth League of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church will give a lawn fete on the church lawn, at the corner of Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street, south, Friday evening" May 20 from 3 to Il ?. m.
 Mrs Charles l. Smith after Illness of several weeks left on visit to her par snts at Athens, Ala. to be away several weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Marriage licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued from the probate court as follows: s. O. Civ ems of Cohart to Miss Delphia Sellars; J. R. Little of Leeds to Mrs. Eliza Weenes: Sam G. w. Braher to Miss Donnie Mueder; H. c. wengel of Birming- ham to Miss Willie Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Children's Carnival at the Jefferson Theatre Wednes- day night, benefit Free Kin. dsrgartens.

The new Colonial Hotel, 2O9-2ll N. 21st street. First class throughout. Ep and Up. Call and see it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Evans Gets Decision.

Chicago, May 14.-"Pinky" Evans oi Boston was given the decision over Gus Besenah of Cincinnati tonight at ahe end of six rounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
FUND IS LARGE
 FOR ENDOWMENT Southern Baptists Receive S52,991 in Contributions SEVERAL $5O00 GIFTS MADE Proceedings of the Convention Have So Far Been Perfectly Harmoni-
 ous-kansas City Gets
 Next Meeting.

Nashville, May 14.-The second day s session of the forty-ninth convention of Southern Baptists was made memorable by the contributions aggregating $52,s91 to the endowment fund for the theologic- al seminary at Louisville. There were several gifts of s50O0s each, one coming from a Boston man and one from an Atlanta woman. Mrs. w. A. Wiggs. The afternoon session of the convention was devoted to hearing of committee reports on work of the home mission board. Church extension work in the mountains the cities and the frontier were dealt with and questions regarding new condi- tions in those sections where the popula- ton Is rapidly increasing were discussed.
 There had been anticipation of ripple in the convention when the committee on work among the negroes made Its re- port, but it was received and adopted in the same harmonious manner that has characterized all proceedings of the body. This committee of which pr. A. C. Da- vidson of Birmingham, Ala, Is chairman, considered the Virginia memorial asking for appointment of committee to study the problem of uplifting the negro in all its phases.
 Session Lasts Five Hours.
 After session of five hours the com mittee arrived at an agreement satisfac- tory to all inter rests. It provides for the appointment Of representative from each state to confer with the home mis- sion board with regard to plans for carry ing on the work. The board has hereto fore directed the work. and its policy will probably not be interfered with.
 The committee on nomination for place of holding the next convention held ses- sion today, and it is understood that Fort Worth Texas, was favored by a ma jority. Kansas City and St. Louis nave been spoken of in this connection
 Pulplts of the city and neighboring towns will be filled tomorrow by visiting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
CQtQrrh InUiteS Consumption

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 It often causes headache and dizzi- ness, impairs the taste, smell and hearing, and affects the voice.
 Being constitutional disease it re- quires constitutional remedy.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
the Mines.


At n meetin. No. 5s, improved ordei j.. commit
 tee was apoplnt 1T with the
 Red Mems lodge h in reference to Red Mems pit Ito be held next
 month. The committee named was: D.
 M Howard. Joe Hoskins, Thomas Phil lips, 8. A. Nelson and J. J. Nicholas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15

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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-11-12

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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-11-12

MARRIAGE HALTS
AT THE ALTAR

PH1LADELPHIA, Nov. e.-The mar
r1age of Lizzie Fey and Aleln May, a.
popular singer at one Of the Philadel-
ph1a theaters was halted today at the
altar
The priest who was about to perform
the ceremony heard that the young man
had a wife living from whom he had
been divorced and refused to tie the
knot.
The young girl, who lives at 2719
Brown street, is decidedly pretty. She
heard May sing several months ago and
fell In love at first sight. The pair be-
came acquainted shortly after, and
Mays love became as ardent as the
girls. AS a result they became en-
gagged and the wedding was set for to-
day.
During the courtship the girl never
knew that her lover was a divorced
man. How the truth reached the priests
ears is not known. The marriage was
to take place in St. Francis Xaviers
church, Twenty and Green
streets, at o'clock in the afternoon.
The church was crowded with the
friends Of the girl and the young actor
When the couple had not appeared by
quarter after 4 the spectators began
to think there was something wrong.
This proved to be true when few min
Qtes after Father Charles Cavanaugh
made the announcement that there
could be no marriage, as May had a
wife still living.
The guests Slowly filed out of the
church, many Of them too stunned to
speak. Miss Fey is said to be prostrat-
ed.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-11-12
PLUCKY WOMAN
SAVES HER TREES

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. Nov. 9.-Mrs.
+. c. Barrett of Glenwood avenue. sue
ceeded IN temporarily stopping a tele-
phone company from Cutting trees at
her home. The incident came to light
this morning in police court. The
after being refused Permission in The
morning to trim the trees belonging to
a Mrs. Johnson, went back in the
afternoon during the latters absence
and carried out his purpose. When he
came to Mrs. Barrett's trees she refus-
ed to permit them to be cut. borrowing
a revolver from Mrs. Johnson's daugh-
ter and warning Baer off the premises
at the point Of the gun. Baer engaged
in a tussle with his fair assailant in an
endeavor to secure the weapon. During
the melee one cartridge was exploded,
lodging in Baer's hand Baer called
at the police station this morning and
was arrested for assault on warrant
viii be heard on NOV. IS, The trees
are still untr1mmed.