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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
CASE COMES UP IN
 THE CITY COURT
ENSLEY QUO WARRANTO PRO- CEEDINGS HEARD BY JUDGE FERGUSON, WHO RESERVES HIS EClSlON-STEEL CITY NEWS.

Ensley, May 2.-(special)-The quo warranto proceedings instituted against Aldermen sherman and Gramham by certain citizens, seeking to oust them from the board of aldermen, came up before Judge Charles II. Ferguson in the Birmingham city court this morning. After the lawyers had submitted their arguments, Judge Ferguson took the case under advisement and will not render his decision until the next day or two.
 The case grew out of a difference bee tween two factions of the city council several weeks ago. The grounds or which the quo warranto proceedings were instituted were that the election of Aldermen Sherman and Graham was un- constitutional Their election being by secret ballot, whereas the constitution provides that 1t shall be by viva voce vote.
 Aldermen Sherman and Graham were represented by Frank Deedmeyer and Capt. Romaine Boyd and the instltuters of the quo warranto proceedings by Stall lings, Gaston & NeSmith. The result of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
NEGRO SURRENDERS
 TO THE OFFICERS
SAYS HE KILLED A WHITE MAN IN BLOCTON SATURDAY NIGHT WHO BROKE INTO HIS HOUSE. IS RARE OCCURRENCE.

Centreville, May 2.-(Special)- morning a negro by the name of Henry Fisher came to Centreville and surren- dered to Sheriff Crawford, stating at the time that he had killed a white man at Blocton Saturday night. According to the statement of the negro about F o'clock Saturday night some one came to his house and tried to break the door, at the same time cursing and demanding that the door be opened. The negro ran out the back way into his garden, and about the time he had gotten into the garden the man broke the window to the house, whereupon the negro com menced shooting with shotgun, firing four times He states that at the time of the shooting he did not know who it was doing the breaking. The man was found dead the next morning. The name of the dead man is not known.
 A telephone message from Blocton con firms the statement of the negro that a white man was killed there Saturday night. The negro has been placed in the county jail here by the sheriff and will be given a preliminary hearing. It is a rare occurrence that negro surrenders voluntarily under such circumstances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
IS IN OPERATIoN.
New Belt Extension Connects Tusca-
 loosa and HoIton.

Tuscaloosa, May 2.-(Special.) 1.-The Tus- ealoosa Belt line extension, which has been under construction for the past sev- eral months has just been completed and yesterday the first schedule was put on. Many hundreds of people visited the Gen. tral furnace over the new scenic route. The extension is through the asylum farm for several miles and along the banks of the Warrior river.
 The run, which is seven miles, is made in twenty-five minutes. Already many of the residents of this city have purchased lots In the mountain along the river and before summer ends, Holton Heights will very probably be one of the most popu- lar resorts for the people of this section. Monnish has purchased two handsome new coaches which will add very materially to the comfort of the passengers and within the next few weeks $500 will be expended in a park on the banks of the Warrior, just south of Holton. This extension connects Tus- caloosa with Holton, where the Central furnace and the Semet-Solvay bi-product plant is located, and it is thought that 1t will add much to the material develop ment of the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
St. John Offers Resolution.
Populists Meet in AttaIIa.

It is understood here that the populsts with some dissatisfied republicans of the Seventh congressional district will meet in Attalla tomorrow for the purpose of putting d candidate in the field for con gress. As first told in The Age-Herald some days ago this meeting grew out of an opposition to John Beyer of this city, who is the nominee of the regular repub- licans of this district.
 A committee of republicans left today for Attalla to attend this convention and try to harmonize matters between them and Mr. Beyer. As stated before it is understood that this movement is headed by l.. A. Fealy, James J. Curtis, R. B. Thompson and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
MAY ENLARGE LEAGUE.
Bessemer Applies for Admission to the
 State Organization.

Huntsville May 2.-(special.)- )-After granting a franchise to Columbia, Tenn, a few days ago. the officials of the Tri- State league have received notice from Sheffield that had an offer of franchise, that an association has been organized for the purpose of joining the league.
 This has complicated matters to some extent and the wires between the several cities are kept warm today by the off, cials who are trying to make some ar- engagements to get out of the tangle. Inasmuch as Bessemer has applied for admission the league will probably be expanded to take in eight clubs. A vote taken today by wire shows that a major ity of the magnates favor this course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
prooramme for Commencement.

Montevallo, May 2.-(Special )-The fol- lowing is the programme of the annual commencement of the Alabama Girls 1n- dustrial school as arranged by President Francis NJ Peterson and the faculty:
 Sunday May 15. il a. m.-Sermon, Rev. Neal Anderson, Montgomery, Ala.
 Sunday, May 15, 8 D. m-Sermon before Y. W. c. A, Rev. Neal Anderson.
 Monday May 16-Exhibit of industrial departments.
 Monday, May 16, 10:30 a. m.-Address by President c. c. Thach, Auburn, Ala.
 Tuesday, May IT, 10:S0 a. m.-Baeealau- reate address, Hon. Sidney J. Bowie, An niston, Ala. Graduating exercises.
 The public is cordially invited to at tend these exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
FIRE DEPARTMENT
 TO HOLD MEETING
PRATT CITY FlREMEN ARE PRE- PAIRING TO ENTER THE CON- TEST AT IsToN-oFFIcER SHOOTS UNRULY NEGRO.

Pratt City, May 2.-(Special. .)-Tomor- row evening the Pratt City volunteer fire department will hold it's regular monthly meeting at the city hall, at which time all arrangements will be perfected for the department taking part In the volunteer fireman's tournament of Alabama, Geor- gia and Tennessee that meets at Anniston on May IS and 19.
 For the past three months the different companies have been practicing prepara- tory to entering the several contests. Pratt City has one of the best volunteer fire departments in the state and It's members feel confident of capturing seV- eral of the prizes.
 The racing reel that the f1remen will take to the Model City with them has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
FLOATING IN CANOE.
Body of Man Is Found Drifting In the
 Tennessee River.

Scottsboro. May 2.-(Special.) 1.-The body of Green Griffin, of South Pittsburg. Tenn, was found in boat drifting down the Tennessee river about o'clock Sat urday evening near the railroad bridge on the island side at Bridgeport, this county. It was found by Tom Sims, who notified the authorities.
 Part of the body was hanging over the boat and the head and shoulders in the water The remains were taken to the undertaking establishment of Johnson & Hughes. There were no marks on the body. There was $l2.36, knife and keys in his pockets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
FULLER NOMINATED FOR CIRCUIT CLERK CullmanCounty Executive Con-
 mittee Takes Action WAS WARMLY CONTESTED Petition Signed By More Than 750 Voters Asked That Second Pr-
 mary Be Called for
 Nomination.
WAS WARMLY CONTESTED
BY WALTER HARPER.

Cullman, May 2.-(Special)-In true rough rider style the Culman county dem cratic executive committee met today and nominated Asa B. Fuller to fill the va cancy on the democratic ticket caused by the death of S. II. Herrin, nominee for clerk of the circuit court.
 letter from State Chairman Mallory declaring that a primary should be called for making this specific nomination WAS disregarded. Petitions bearing the names of over 750 voters were presented asking for primary. These received the cour- tesy of about two minutes consideration and were given TO further notice.
 c. BerKart of Hanceville made a strong plea for a primary arguing that 700 vot- CTS had asked for it and that the state chairman had indicated that plan as the duty of the committed. and also that it was the peoples right to have an oppor- tunity to speak in the matter. He was supported only by helpless minority
 St. John Offers Resolution.
 The resolution offered by r. E. St. John that the committee make the nomination was carried by a vote of F to s, four com mitteemen not voting.
 The candidates put in nomination were O. S. Roden, present clerk and Mr. Her rin's only opponent in the April primary; Asa B. Fuller. son of Judge S. l.. Fuller, who was defeated for renomination for probate judge; J. H. McCarns and J. c. Rascoe.
 Judge S. L. Fuller. father of Asa R. Fuller, had previously filed a contest in his own election in the primary but today announced it's withdrawal after the nom ination of his son for clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
 Social and Personal.

Mrs James A. Kirk of Pratt City was visiting Bessemer friends this afternoon.
 The eighty-ffth anniversary of the Odd Fellows was observed yesterday by the odd Fellows of the city attending ser vices at the First Christian church, where a special sermon was preached by the Rev. D. P. Taylor.
 At the First Christian church protract- ed services will be continued all the week. the pastor will be assisted by the Rev. A. R. Moore of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
Social and Personal.

Miss Bertha Cowan of Tuscaloosa, who has been the charming guest of Mayor Scott's family, returned to her home this afternoon.
 The revival that has been in progress at the Wylam Methodist church during the past week came to a close last night. The preaching was done by the Rev. R. M. Archibald of Oakbower and the Rev. George Stevenson of Tuscaloosa. Much good was accomplished.
 Dr. w. D. Caldwell and Mayor w. ]. Stacy of Wylam have commenced the rebuilding of their houses that were de- stroyed by fire about three weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
mrs. winsIow,s soothInu syrup.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Re sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS hv MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD. .SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND CoLIC. and is twenty-five cents A bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
R1raI Carriers Appointed.

Washington. May 2. 2.-(special)-Rich- ard B. Whitaker appointed regular James l.. Pitts substitute rural carrier at Fort Mitchell. Rural free delivery serFlee or dered established June 1 at Jamestown. Cherokee county, with one carrier. Post masters appointed: Clayhil' Marengo county, Emory F. Jackson; Jeptha, Kan dolph county, Illen G. Wortham. --i...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
Bishop Beckwith in Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa. May 2.-(Special. )-Bishop Charles M. Beckwith arrived in the city late yesterday afternoon and occupied the pulpit at the Episcopal church last evening, the church being filled to its utmost capacity After the sermon he confirmed a class of seven. Bishop Beck with will remain in the city to be pres ent at the council, which convenes here Wednesday and continues in session throughout the remainder of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
DID NOT CONSIDER
 THE 16TH CIRCUIT
JUSTICE TYSOE STATES THAT ITS FORMATION WAS NOT DE- cLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL. OTHER MONTGOMERY NEWS.

Montgomery, May 2.-(Speeial.) )-The an- rouncement telegraphed from Huntsville today that the supreme court hao reach ed a decision that the formation of the new sixteenth judicial circuit was uneon- stitutional is denied here tonight. Asso- ciate Justice John R. Tyson in an inter- view tonight said "rhere IS no truth in the report at all. The court has not been in session. There are only three mem bers here-Justices Mcclellan, Haralson and myself and there has been no con- sultation."
 The supreme court meets Monday, when this division will be taken up
 E. R. McDavid recently appointed seere- tary of state, today at 12 o'clock took charge of the office. His first official act was to commission T. Scott Sayre of this city as judge of the fifteenth circuit J. T. Hehn who resigned, is still in the city.
 The following delegates will attend the meeting on tomorrow of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias at Birmingham: G. G. Miles, grand keeper of records and seals Gus Wolff, R. T. Goodwin and Julius Rice.
 Judge Terry Richardson was today ap- pointed temporary judge by Governor Cunningham to hold court this week at Dothan in the place of Judge John Hub bard, who is i'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
EXCURSION RATES.
To Jacksonville, Fla, and Return Via
 Southern Railway.

Account Interstate sugarcane Growers association, Southern Railway announces rate of one fare. plus 25 cents for round trip to Jacksonville and return. Tickets will be sold May 2 and 8. final limit May 8. 1904 Through sleeping car Birmingham to Jacksonville.
 For reservations and tickets apply Pas- senger Office. Morris Hotel building, Bir- mingham, Ala. Phones GIT.
 J. c. LUSK, 4-16-1St. District Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
Closing Exercises Arranged.

Albertvllle, May 2. = (Special) = The closing exercises of the Albertville public school will take place on Friday evening at the college chapel. An interesting pro- eramme has been arranged and the &C., casion promises to be very enjoyable one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03

the suit is being watched with great in- terest by the people of Ensley.
 Big Picnic at Tuxedo.
 Tho Italians of the district held grand picnic at Tuxedo park today. there being several hundred people in attend- ance The day was spent in dancing, baseball and other amusements.
 A brass band furnished the music and refreshments were served by the com mittee on entertainmeqt.
 Police News.
 In the police court this morning VIII Wright, who was arrested by Officer Ward, was arranged before Mayor Scott, charged with larceny and was fined $50. Phil Rescen, who was arrest ed by Officer Pattie, was fined $l7,5o charged with an assault with 0 weapon,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
SuIIy Hearing is Postponed.

New York. May 2.-The argument on the petition in review in the D. J. Sully bankruptcy matter scheduled for today before the United States circuit court of appeals was adjourned until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03

2O0xl9o on Belt line; fine location for coal and lumber yard. Address Belt, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
A grab for 25c at Lowin- sohn's, 1921 Second avenue.
Just now IS a good time to buy Gas Range.

Parties leaving town for the Summer months can have their furniture stored with us in private lock-rooms in new dust-proof ware house. Harris Transfer & Warehouse Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03

The infant son of MT Marvin Cotting- ham died here last night after an ill., ness of several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03

The non-jury term of the county court was in session here today Most or the cases went over to the jury term Tn July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
For Sale at a Bargain-2OO by l9O on the Belt Line. Ad- dress Belt, care Age- Herald.

Thirty go 3d coal miners can secure steady work at Abernaut Coal Co.'s mines at Abernant, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03

Try cooking with Gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03

been ordered and is expected to arrive in a few days. The hose and nozzle have already been received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
Injured in Runaway.

Yesterday afternoon while Miss Jennie Nolen and her mother, Mrs. Nolen. were driving on South Highlands the horse be- came frightened and backed the buggy over an embankment, falling into the ve- hicle and breaking it to pieces. Miss No- len received slight injuries on the head and it seems almost miracle that the occupants escaped with their lives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03
Services Are Interestino.

The special protracted services that have been in progress at the Brighton Baptist church for the past two weeks will continue during this week. The Rev. D. S. Gavin will do the preaching. During the last two weeks, the pastor, the Rev. P. c. Barkley, has been assisted by the Rev. J. D. Ray of Selma. So far there have been twenty-sIx conversions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-03

the suit is being watched with great in- terest by ihe neonle of E,nslnN
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-06-10

?. but T. u..I ls not unusual for congress.
70 spend several thousapa s'snea
each congress for extra aer,,. Oolla''
you remember as ! have Dra,,N, ~, N0''
explained, that the maioritv p'e''ousl, J.
gentlemen have no private - so.' '0e''
and keep within their incom. 'oO''
viii understand that rigid eco.I.' So'
Is required to make both ends On' u
and without running in debt uee'
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crease the salaries of the pph,s y .
cials mentioned would be is maDIs.'.a "a
just. The trouble with the lsst SlI
increasing the salaries Of renro'. o'p
tives and cenators was that It aDDl,s,
to the congress that passed II a., sp"s'
the country resented. Your h,, , O'
ever, under which the salaria. AO'
take effect until a later con..D ~ u'
could not be fairly criticised" ~"
1t seems manifestly unfair g.
people to use the strong ev0o.,, D'
ability and honest work Of great u.''
year after year in public work sr,',
ing the public interests and ssdl,
der pay them and when worn -,
in such service push them out N.Y.
and unable to earn a livelihood. Tb.',
salaries should be sufficient to su,h'
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-06-10
PEAcE ARBITRATION.

Among the English friends of the
peace and arbitration cause whose
purpose to attend the Boston congress
in October is most recently advised
is Miss Sophia Surge of Birmingham.
Peculiar interest attaches to the in.
tended visit of Miss Surge to Boston;
for 1t was her father, the eminent
English philanthropist, Joseph Surge
the friend of so many Of our anti
slavery leaders, the beautiful poetical
tributes to whom by both Whittier
and his sister will be remembered,
who in Boston, in 1841, first proposed
an International Peace Congress. That
first peace congress met in London
in 1S43, with many of the Massachus.
etts men in attendance to whom
Surge had broached his idea. In the
great peace congresses which followed
during the next few years, Joseph
Surge and Henry Richard were the
most efficient English co-workers with
our own Elhiu Burritt, 1t is In fond
remembrance of her fathers relation
to Boston and the old peace congress
es that Miss Surge plans to come to
the congress here in October; al
though, always earnest and active her.
self in the great causes which COM
manded her fathers devotion, she has
special schemes of her own for peace |
work which she wishes to make |
known to the workers here.
1t is hoped that the widow Of Henry
the friend of Surge and
Burrltt and Sumner, for so long the
influential secretary of the English
peace society, may also come over to
the congress Mrs Richard Is still (
most active in the peace cause In
England, president of the Peace
Union, the leading organization of the
women workers. She was present at
he Rouen congress last autumn; and
Ter presence here in October would
'e grateful.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-06-10


every claim in the frst judicial dis
trict is said to have been thrown into
the hands Of receivers and heavy
costs imposed on their owners. This
is doubtless true regar ling most Of
the mining properties in the Nome dis
trict not controlled by the Lane syndi-
cate, which has been grabbing every
thing In sight. So much scandal has
been afoat regarding minig affairs in
that section since the opening of the
district that it is high time thorough
investigation was made and a com.
plete house-cleaning carried out, If
the charges freely circulated are
proved to be true.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-06-10
THE coNvgNrloN FAD.

The ruling fad of the age is said to
be conventions. Every trade. occupa.
tion, calling and business has state
and national conventions, even ex,
tending to the international bodies.
During the worlds fair at st. Louis
the conventions will number over 800,
and they include every form of com
mercial, social, fraternal and religious
bodies.
The world is better for these meet.
ings perhaps. as they bring together
people OF all shades and opinions and
much knowledge and wisdom is dis.
seminated. We doubt however
whether they will be permanent and
continue to pursue their missions.
Fads of all kinds are born of hon
est purposes and fostered by people
who are sincere. but the convention
fad is nurtured more by the desire TO
bring large crowds of delegates to
certain towns and cities for the pur.
pose OF stimulating business. OF
course behind every convention are
many who are laboring for a specific
goal, but in the main the convention
fad is the child of ambition, local and
selfish
The spirit Of cooperation is respon,
sible for some OF the meetings, but
does not prevail as a rule. Meetings
are usually attended with more or less
faotional feelings and they become a
center Of strife between would-be
leaders and aspiring members.
Many an association has been organ.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-06-10
THE WAGE AND LIVING pRosLgM

The Socialist vote is apparently al
standstill If the partial returns
from the recent election are a safe
criterion to Judge by Socialism does
not flourish very rapidly in the West,
for the conditions that create and
foster 1t are not prevalent. cec
In the great industrial centers
Socialism has a strong foothold and
may become factor in politics. The
cause is the growing discomfort among
the factory and mill hands, where the
wage and living problems daily con-
front the toilers.
One of the hard things of modern
commercial life is to adjust the scale
of wages so that they mey meet the
needs of the laborer.
These questions are grave ones and
have caused more than common think
ing for the men who are behind the
competitive industries. They will
eventually adjust themselves along
the lines Of justice.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-06-10
az HoFER BROS.
FAME Is FLEETINe.

Oh, where is mighty Kitchener,
The man of grit and gore?
And Ellen Stone, ah, what of her?
We hear her name no more.
And what's "Coin" Harvey doing now
And "Sockless" Jerry, say?
Where's Captain Lemley, anyhow,
Has Funston passed away?
Oh, where is Baden-Powell, and who
Is watching Simon Sam,
Oh, what's become Of Patty du
Whose other name was Clam?
Oh, fame's a heeting thing, alas!
The heroes come and CO.
So many things are brought to pass
Within year or so!
Who, when the snowfalSes fly next
fall
May name one Russian chap,
Or still be able to recall
The name of any Jap.
Chicago Record.Herald.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-06-10
X-RADIUMS

The Court street improvement com.
mittee has not been heard from for
several days.
What about that Fourth of July eel.
ebration? Nearly time a committee
was appointed to investigate the
wishes of the people.
The school election promises to be
very warm affair. Better schools
and higher grades will be the slogan
of the progressive citizen.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-06-10

lied by one or two men as a means
to advance themselves in the poIiti-
cal or financial world, vita little
thought of the benefit that would ac-
crue to the ordinary individual. Con-
ventions are the go and as long as
they have the upper hand 1t Is we'll
to pamper and nurse them, but few
years will see many changes and one
will be the dearth of conventions.