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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
REESE PRICE IS
 KILLED BY NEGRO
PRICE HAD STRUCK THE NEGRO WHILE DRUNK. WHO WENT HOME AND CAME BACK WITH A SHolGuN.

Meridian, Miss, May 15.-fspecialA- News of a tragedy at Lees Station. Ala. reached here yesterday through a re- quest to sheriff Temple to send a deputy sheriff and boodhounds to that place. As there are no bloodhounds here the assistance could not be rendered. No other information was obtained from the telegram which was sent by the Allison Lumber company, by investigation by wire revealed the fact that Reese Price, a white man, was assassinated by Bill smith, a negro at that place, last night.
 The particulars as obtained by wire from Lees Station are that Friday night Bill Smith got off passenger train No. l5 of the Southern railway at o'clock, and went to the store owned by the Ali son Lumber company, and being drunk became noisy and abusive, so Price or- dered him out of the store. An alterca- ton followed, and Price put the negro out hitting him over the head with revolver, and telling him not to come back as he didn't want to hurt him.
 The negro went off towards his home about half mile away and returned about , o'clock with a shot gun and shot Prince from outside the store. the charge striking him in the head, killing him in- stantly. The negro fled and the only other white man in the locality was A s. Johnston, the station agent, who came over upon hearing the shot and found Prince lying dead. He tried to get some of the negro mill hands to aid him in caring for and removing the body, but they all refused
 Johnston, fearing that the negro would return and kill him, put out all the lights and remained in the store all night with a shotgun across his lap waiting for day. light to bring assistance. Aid came next morning and the neighborhood was aroused to pursue the murderer, who had not left the vicinity until daylight, 1t was learned Messages were sent to Demopo- lis Birmingham, Selma and Meridian for bloodhounds, without success and the white people of the neghborhood set cut in pursuit of the nego.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.
Couple Welded in Meridian After an
 Hours Acquaintance.

Meridian, Miss. May 15.-(Special.)- IA romantic marriage took place in this city Friday evening In which neither of the contracting parties ever saw the other until they met yesterday.
 The couple were MT. w. B. Caraway. a well known planter of this county, and Mrs. Josephine Broadwell of Chicago, Correspondence has been carried on for some time, and few weeks ago MT. Carraway requested the lady to come to Meridian and they would be married She demurred for awhile, but finally con- scented and arrived yesterday to mary the man she had never seen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
MEETING OF LAWYERS.
Assemble at O'clock This Afternoon
 to Select Law Library.

The owners of the First National Bank building have decided to place a com plete law library in the building for the use of the lawyer tenants.
 All the lawyers who have offices in the First National Bank and Woodward buildings are requested to meet; at 5 o'clock this evening in the offices of Weatherley Underwood X Thach to dis cuss the selection of reports and text books which they desire placed in the library.
 Eugene L. Brown, who represents the owners of the buildings, says they ask only the privilege of paying for the books; the privilege of selecting the books is to be left to their lawyer tenants. It is de- sired that there be a full attendance so that the library can be installed without delay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
New Hotel at Lay sprInos.

Gadsden, May 15-(Special)- )-The hotel at Lay Springs, in Cherokee county, some ten miles above Gadsden, is rapidly near ing completion. The building will be two story and contains some thirty rooms. and will be ready for guests by the 1st of June. Mrs Killian of Collinsvlle will have the superintendency of the hotel. and al- ready a great number of guests have been booked for the summer. The hotel is owned by J. B. Marsh of Collinsville and J. B. Hale of Leesburg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
Used Red Cross Flag.

Harbin, Saturday, May 14-Delayed in transmisson.)-The wounded who are arr irving here from Feng Wang Cheng de- scribe a panic precipitated by the Japa- nese attack on the hospital guard during the retreat from Kiu Lien Cheng. The Japanese rushed the mounted infantry escorting the hospital train, and the es- cort broke and galloped through the am- balances.
 The Japanese captured the whole of the hospital equipment, The wounded also aver that the Japanese used the Red Cross to check the Russian advance in the battle of Siu Lien Cheng, and then fired A yolley and halted the Russians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
Emperor Inspects Troops.

Moscow, May 15-The emperor will pass through Moscow tomorrow on a flying tour of nine or ten cities in the provinces of Moscow and Kharkoff, where he will personally bid farewell to the various bri- gades and divisions of the Seventh Army corps, which have been mobilized al these points. and which are ready to start for the front.
 On returning to St. Petersburg the em- peror will probably halt at Moscow to pray at the shrine of the Trinity in the Sergius monastery, and implore victory for the Russian arms In accordance with the traditions of his ancestors.
 The emperor's journey will cover almost 2000 miles. Troops are already lining the road to ensure the safety of the imperial train precaution always observed when the emperor travels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
SPONSOR IS CHOSEN.
Miss Joanna Battle Selected by Egg
 bert Jones Camp.

. Huntsville May Special. )-Egbert Jones Camp, United Confederate Veter- ms, held meeting last night and elect ed delegates to attend the reunion at Nashville. Miss Joanna Battle, daughter of J. w, Battle, was elected sponsor for the camp and was requested to appoint two maids of honor.
 The veterans here are protesting against the plan of the railroads to charge 25 cents additional for the validation of round trip tickets and 1t is likely that some action will be taken In the matter by the brigade and probably the division headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
CHINESE ALONG BORDERS ARE
 BECOMING MUCH MORE HOSTILE
(conslrued from First Paael

on account of the precautionary meas ures taken by that power in mining nar- bors. It is rumored here that submarine mines have been bought by Japan to lay in ambush in the Slito roadstead, which has been already mined for the passage of Rear Admiral Rojestvensky's squad ron. Every precaution will be taken.
 According to an evening paper, the Japanese are using improved torpedoes invented by a Frenchman named Remy, who offered his invention to the Russian embassy when war was threatened, but met with a contemptuous refusal and sold it to the Japanese. Remy is said to be in Japan now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
PREPARING FOR INSTITUTE.
Jackson County Teachers Will Assem-
 ble at Bridgeport.

scottsboro, May 15.-(special. )-Exten- sive preparations are being made for the Teachers institute of Jackson county, to be held at Bridgeport May 24-25. An elaborate programme has been arranged by County Superintendent w. S. Bridges, and large number of teachers are ex- pected.
 The public schools in this county have taken on new lease of life since the county has been redistricted. and Jack son will now have some of the best taught public schools in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
EXPERIMENT IS MADE.
w. M. Campbell at Florence Working
 With Soil Bacteria.

Florence. May 15.-(Specfa1)-An ex- pertinent in soil bacteria is being made by w M. Campbell, an extensive planter of this place. which may prove of much value to this section He has made a study of bacteria infection of soil for various crops and decided to make a test on an acre of COW peas.
 He inoculated the seed and the ground and at the same time planted seed which had not been inoculated in uninoculated ground, but which in other respects was the same. The result will be watched with great interest at harvest time. If the experiment is successful it will be tried with other crops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

lands. Paint is in evidence everywhere, and perfect law and order prevails.
 Clanton's present need is manufacture ing industries-the smaller kind; and these people offer many inducements in lands, water and timber to any who may contemplate investments on this line.
 Mrs. Hanon's Cottage hotel, in a we'll shaded grove near the depot, is home- like place, which affords rest and com fort to the trveling public The Western Union Telegraph company. long distance telephone service, and six daily mails keep Clanton in close touch with Bir- mlngham. and with the world at large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
cadsden Schools VIII Close.

Gadsden, May 15.-(Special)- )-The pres ent session of the Gadsden public schools will come to an end this week. There will be no graduating class this year because of the addition of another grade by the board of education. There will be exer- cises by the pupils several days during the week, which will close Friday. The Alumni association will present Mrs. Wiggs in the Cabbage Patch Monday night, May 2S, for benefit of the school lhrary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS,
Several Bookkeepers Are Wanted in
 the Philippine Islands.

The United States civil service com- mission announces that on June 22 an ex- animation will be held to secure eligibles from which to make certification to fill several vacancies in the position of book keeper in the Philippine service at s1200 per annum and other similar vacancies as they may occur In that service. The age limit Is IS to 40 years.
 Information relative to this examina- ton Will be furnished upon application to s. D. Harris, secretary of the local ex- aminng board at the postoffice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
VOLUNTEERS HAVE AN OUTING.
Soldiers Spend Pleasant Day at the
 Artesian Wells.

The Jefferson Volunteers spent a most pleasant day at the arteslan wells near Gate City yesterday, and the encamp- ment, which commenced Saturday at noon, will not break up until this morn ing
 Besides the officers of the company there were about fifty of the privates and on-commissioned officers. An excellent barbecue was served at noon, and a few of the friends of the company were in- vited out to enjoy 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of Mrs. s. J. Weaver, MT. s. J. Weaver and Miss Daisy Rowley are invited to attend the funeral of the former from their residence, 422 North Twentieth street, Monday, 4:30. Oak Hill cemetery. Pallbearers: Judge I. H. Benners, Judge H. B. Abernathy MT. Redmond Wheeler, MT. John w. O'Neill, Mir Frank Cahalan, Mir. B. M. Allen. Honorary: Mr. Arthur L. Brown, MT. Frank Address. MT. w. K. Terry, MT. J. H. Miller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
Building Many New Cottages.

Gadsden, May Especial )-Twenty- two new cottages are being erected in Alabama City near the steel plant. c. N. Afford, a civil engineer of Gadsden, is erecting eighteen of them near the steel plant and adjoining some twenty he has already built. R. B. Kyle is putting up two and also two by R. L. King. The cot tages are two, three and hve-room ones. and will be easily rented as the steel plant will start up now in few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
Negro Killed at Ensley.

Ensley, May 15.-(Special) )-Hugh Nal lory, a negro, shot and instantly killed Dave Sloan, another negro last night on Ninteenth street, near the steel plant. The men had had some previous trouble. On meeting last they both drew their pistols but Sloan's weapon failed to fire. Mallory shot Sloan three times, all the shots taking effect in vital spots. He then made good his escape. Both of the men were workers at the furnace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
MURDER CASES SET FOR TRIAL.
Will and Albert TidweIl Will Face a Jury Today.

The cases against Will and Albert rid well, charging murder are set for trial before jury in the first division of the criminal court today. Judge Dan A. Greene presiding. The defendants, father and son, are charged with killing Sam Gardner son-in-law and brother-in-law, at sandusky some time ago. number of witnesses have been summoned to testify in the case.
 I The case against Roland T. Shugart. charged with taking the life of A. J. Banholder last January, Is set for trial in the first division of the criminal court next Monday morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
Elevator Constructors May Strike.

Philadelphia, May 15.-Because the 700 elevator constructors now on strike in this city for increased wages. and the right to go out on sympathetic strikes have been ignored, 1t is claimed by the master elevator builders the national board of the elevator constructors union is contemplating an international strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
course of Lecture to Students,

Huntsville, May 15.-tSpecial.)-Dr. A. D. Mayo of the United States bureau of education has begun his fifth annual course of lectures to the students of the Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes He will deliver half a dozen lectures on education and pedagogy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
Sensational Story o Treason.

Paris, May 16--The Matn publishes a sensational story of treason which was hinted at in a telegram from Milan pub lished in the weekly dispatch yesterday. The Mathis Lcndon correspondent has obtained possession of eighty-five plans of the Notifications at Toulon, which he is restoring to the French government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
RLouNT SPRINGS HOTEL.

BLOUNI T bFftIlN OfS, ALA
 Open all the year. Recommended by all physicians for all diseases of the Stomach, Liver and Kidneys and a Power ful Alteration Tonic. First-class hotel &C., commodations. Own Dairy and Livery Stable, Hot Sulphur Baths, Bowling AL ley, Tennis, Croquet, Pool and Billiards Rates per day, $2.o0; per week, s1050, ex- cept July, August and September which are s1050 to s1250 per week.
 ROBT. McEWEN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
Elks cominu to Rirminaham

Huntsville. May 15.-(Special.) .)-District Deputy J. R. Jones of the Benevolent Dr. der of Elks and crowd of prominent Elks of this city will go down to Birming- ham tomorrow to attend the first annual meeting of the Alabama Association of Elks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
WINTER TOURIST RATES To Principal Points In Florida, Nassau
 and Cuba.

Southern railway will have on sale daily until April 30, round trip winter excursion tickets to principal resorts in Florida, Nassau and Cuba, at greatly reduced -atss Final limit May Sl, 1904. Through p.,,,rnan sleeping car Birmingham to Jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled .Wirter Homes in Summer Lands" anply passenger office Morris hotel S,ilding. Telephone 6l7
 J. c. LUSK ,1-os-tf District Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

Beginning Tuesday, May 17th, all cars which at pres ent use the 22d street bridge will use the 2Oth street cross ing until further notice.
 B. R., l.. & P. co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

Beginning Tuesday, May 17th, all cars which at pres ant use the 22d street bridge will use the 2Oth street cross ing until furhter notice.
 B. R., L. & P. co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

The Age-Herald Engraving Depart noent makes -ood cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
HunOrs

They take possession of the body, and are Lords of Misrule.
 They are attended by pimples, boils, the itching letter, salt rheum, and other cu- taneous eruptions; by feelings of weakness, languor, general debility and what not.
 They Gause more suffering than anything
 Health, Strength, Peace and Pleasure require their expulsion, and this is posi- lively effected, according to thousands of grateful testimonials, by
 Hoods Jdrsdpdriiia Which radically and permanently drives them out and builds up the whole system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
Chiffon County is Noted for Its
 Fruit
THORSBY IS PROSPEROUS
colonists Are of the Right Sort, and Their Years of Labor Are Now Being Repaid
 AbundantIy.
BY FRANK V. EVANS.

Clanton' May ecial)-Chilton is one of the younger counties of the state. having been established in the early 70's. Previous to that time this was Baker county, but the name was changed to do honor to the gallant Colonel Chiffon, who distinguished himself in the service of the state. Not older than the county is this pretty town of Clanton, the seat of justice. flfty-five miles south of Birming- ham on the Louisville and Nashville railroad. Clanton began It's existence when the south and north division of the Louisville and Nashville reached this point, vending its way to the coal and iron fields of Alabama, therefore, Clanton is a product of railroad building in Ala bama.
 What wonderful developing agencies these steel rails and locomotive whistles have proven themselves to bel How they have transferred the waste place into fourishing communities and into fields of industrial development and growth! AS if by magic they have tapped the virgin forests the mines of mineral wealth. the productive soil and the energies of the people and caused them to bring forth the wealth that in them lies, and to place Alabama higher and higher each succeed Ing year on the ladder of industrial, edu cational and rural growth.
 Fire Sometimes Helpful.
 Fire is accounted a obstructive element, and many of us stand in awe and dread of the furious flames, but in most instan- ees fire has wholesome and purifying effect. This seems to be the case at Clanton Three years ago there were only two brick stores in clanton and the dozen others were little frame building, too small for the growing business and ante-dating the progress i. of the people An effective fire came and wiped these away Today more than a dozen brick buildings ornament the business center of Clanton, and newness, cleailness ana thrift are now in evidence here. Clanton has a population of 1000 or more ana IS town of considerable commerclal lm- nortance, From 1000 to 5000 bales of cotton are received here annually, besides quan- titles of other farm products. The place is well shaded by native oaks has de- lghtful water, and enjoys perfect heaitn
 Hon. Judson Strock is mayor, ana IS a manifestation of progress here on part of the people and of this administration. There are no public utilities as yet de Clanton in the way of waterworks or elec- trio lights. but the people expect these to come within a short time' when the growth and necessities call for them. A good public school is opened to the ehil- dren of Clanton and It's enrolment IS quite large in proportion to the popula- tion of the town.
 The court house of Chiffon county orna- ,,arts inc town of Clanton. It is hand some brick building, quite modern and was erected few years ago, soon after the old one was burned
 Clanton has churches opened every Sabbath. and the people here are church goers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
coIonists Are Law Abidino.

These colonists are law-abiding and useful, not only to themselves but to Chiffon county and to the state. They are genuine developers, and are daily setting an example worthy of emulation. They are taking advantage of the ex- cellent school facilities afforded them and are educating their children. Their cot tage homes are modern in appearance, are brightly painted, and adorned by beautiful flowers. which by the way grow to perfection in all of Chiffon county.
 Judge S. M Adams, so well known throughout the state. informs the writ CT that all of Chiffon county is on the highroad to growth, development and general improvement It is strictly a white county, only few negroes living here. The farmers have made money of late and are improving their homes and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

Be safe-cook with Gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
Is a Dry County.

Irnti1- A few years ago this was Wlue- onen whisky town and disorder was no' infreauent More than one serious uls- turbance marred the happiness of the community, but now no bar-rooms' nol even A dispensary Is here found and In fact not a drop of whisky is sold legal Iv in any part of Chiffon county. The neonle here express entire satisfaction at conditions as they now exist declaring that they prefer to carry the burden or government, and of the schools, by direct taxation than to return to the old GUS tom or to resort to even dispensary. They want none of it.
 Chiffon has several thriving towns, with Clanton in the lead. There is Naples vile in the west, at the crossing Of the Southern and the Mobile and Ohio roads, of which place I have already written; Jemison, twelve miles north of Clanton, and Thorsby. the great orchard and vine ward town. settled by the Swedish col ony.
 This latter place has become famous throughout the country by the fact that right here has been practically demon- strated the great value of this soil and climate for fruit growing.
 Just now it is worth one's while to visit Thorsby, or even to pass through the town on the Louisville and Nash ville On each side of the road are vast fields of peach trees industrously and inte1ligently cultivated, and now in full bearing. 1 am told that the yield this year will probably double that of any preceding year, and that these de- serving colonists are promised rich re- turns for their industry. In fact, it is stated that one good yearly yield of fruit will prepare these people for an emergency in the way of a failure of the succeeding year, so profitable is the ln- dustry in Chiffon. Then, too, the vine yards at Thorsby have grown to immense experimentation fields and apparently poor sand hills have been transformed into acres of vines of the rarest varie ties Wine cellars are in evidence. and all surplus products of the vines Is made into delicious wine and shipped to the markets. By special act of the legisla- ture these people are permitted to manu- facture wine at Thorsby. Other fruits and vegetables grow to perfection here and elsewhere in Chiffon county, and all find a ready market. Sweet potatoes have been adopted as a special crop by some farmers around Thorsby, and many bushels are shipped annually. These Swedes, or Scandlnavians, who are quite intelligent, came to America without knowledge of southern sweet potato cul- ture, but soon grasped the idea and in- troduced new methods by which they are enabled to preserve the potato through the year in it's natural state. Quite late in April one of these shipped 200 bushels of sweet potatoes to the market, re- ceiving a big price therefor.
 CoIonists Are Law Abidinq.
 These colonists are law-abiding and useful, not only to themselves. but to Chiffon county and to the state. They are genuine developers, and are daily setting an example worthy of emulation. They are taking advantage of the ex- cellent school facilities afforded them and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

,,-oe-t District Passenger Agent.