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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-08
winter Quarters I'm birmingham.

F. +. Rose. local contractor for Sells
& Downs United Shows, arrived in the
city today, and Is making arrangements
for the show to quarter in this city.
II satisfactory arrangements can be
made the aggregation will arrive here
on the 23rd inst. and remain here until
early In the coming spring. The circus
is now in Georgia making this way.
A donation of the quarters is being
sought.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-08

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching. Blind. Bleeding. Protruding Piles.
Druggists are authorized TO refund money II
PAZo OINTMENT fails to cure in 9 70 ~
DAYS. soc. mon-wed-fri
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-08

which Seer etary Hitchcock has already
inaugurated than in uncovering scam
dals. B ~ 80
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"SON OF REST
MATINEE, . p. M. TODAY.
BIJ0U FAMILY THEATRE.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09
MARION STUDENT
DROWNS IN CAHABA
M. L. HARRIS OF RUSSELLVILLE
WAS ATTEMPTING TO SWIM
STREAM IN COMPANY WITH
SEVERAL COMPANIONS.

Marion. May S.-(Special)-M. L. Harris
of Russellyle a student of Marion Mill
tary institute, was drowned in Cahaba
river today while attempting to swim the
stream, which was swollen by recent
rains. A party of about fifty citizens are
dredging the river tonight for the re-
mains:
1t was Monday, the weekly holiday at
the Marion Military institute, and being
on the eve of commencement. the boys
having been successful not only in ath-
letics but in their studies. a fishing party
was granted by the faculty. A party Of
a dozen left this morning for the Cahaba
river. accompanied by Professors kellogg
and Thomas.
Harris attempted to swim the river, as
did several other students. Harris
strength failed and his cries for help
were responded to by Professor Kellogg
and Cadet Shvers, but he rose only once
and went down to death.
The party left at once for home not
being prepared to make a dredge. Har-
ris was rather quiet student and not
vol known. lie is said 20 be the only
child and was the idol of his parents.
His conduct won him friends not only
amone his college associates, but all peo-
,,Ia ubo knew him. The entire city APP
nears tonight as if pail had lowered
o,, This the eve of the commencement eX-
ercises Of three colleges. Sadness is
cd on every countenance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09
BOILER EXPLOSION
KILLS ONE NEGRO
MANAGER kNoWLToN OF MONT
GOMERY PLANT is SLIGHTLY
INJURED-BRlCK CONCERN is
PUT OUT OF BUSINESS.

Montgomery, May ESPECIAL tom
King, a negro fireman. was instantly
killed and the plant of the Mcintyre
Brick company. just outside the city,
wrecked al an early hour this morning
by the explosion of one of the boilers
used for making steam. The negro was
on top the boiler when the shock came
and was blown to bits. Manager Knowl-
ton had just left the negro and stepped
outside when the explosion came. lie re-
ceived only few slight bruises though
blown from his feet by The force of the
explosion. The money loss will exceed
S500o. The plant is put out of business
entirely.
The negro fireman went out early this
morning and fired up preparatory to get
ting to work at Z o'clock. He made a
fire and when the manager came il was
found that there was some trouble about
the boiler feed. the valve not working
we'll. The negro then crawled up on top
the boiler and was trying TO remove the
trouble, lie was left in this position by
Mr.. knowlton who started to take walk
cut over the plant lie had just stepped
outside the boiler room when the whole
thing blew mp. Timbers and pieces of
machinery filled the air and scraps of
the boy of the negro were scattered all
around after the mass had settled down.
One of the boilers was wrecked complete
~ and the other thrown several feet
away from its bearings
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09

in the Sixth Alabama regiment aid serV-
ed under his old friend General John b.
Gordon, to whom on a recent memorial
occasion he paid a touching tribute. lie
was in the BATTLES of Manassas, Cold
Harbor, Malvern Hill and Fair Oaks, and
was severely wounded twice and taken
prisoner at South Mountain, Maryland.
After the war he taught at Salem and
later at Opelika. In June, 1872 the State
Agricultural and Mechanical College was
opened at Auburn. and in the following
January Professor Smith was elected to
chair in it. From that day to this he
has been the head of the department Of
mathematics. When DR.. w. l.. Broun
died in January, 1902. he was appointed
president for the remaining half session.
He performed the duties of this new Of
flee with his usual tact and courtesy. and
with an administrative ability that won
unstlnted praise.
No honor ever lessened the charm of
his modesty or affected the quiet dignity
that sprang from a perfect freedom from
self-consciousness. Those who were pres
ent at the first faculty meeting over
which he presided as president recall now.
in expressing his views on some topic
he forgot his new office and dropping in
to the phrase he had SO often used. he
began with the usual words MI Pres
ident. | think 1872
In 1876 Professor Smith had the degree
of A. NJ. conferred upon him by the Uni
versity of Vermont and six years ago
the degree of LID by the University of
Alabama.
But his labors and his influence were
not confined to one section of the state.
He was one of the earliest and most faith
full members of the A:aDama Educational
association, a frequent contributor to its
proceedings and at one time its president.
In the early seventies he was a trustee
of the University of Alabama and rem
dered such valuable services there during
the difficult days of reconstructions that
he was retained even after he became
professor in the A. and NJ. College.
Professor Smith was a sincere and earn
est Christian by profession and In his
daily life He was an active member of
the Methodist church and a frequent
member of his church conferences.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09
Two Swell Lines

ideas and opinions as one can we'll imag-
inc. In an interview in the Montgomery
Advertiser this morning "a prominent
Montgomeryian" expresses the belief that
whatever comes of the agitation moth
ing good can result" The present political
outlook in Alabama seems to portend
nothing but fight of railroad interests
against anti-railroad interests. Every pol
itieian in Alabama is declaring himself on
this particular point. Ii sucn thing
comes to pass either the railroads or the
anti-railroad people will control the leg
islature and probably the governor. What
will then be the result? The legislature
and the governor will then be extremists
ON one side or the other. l recognize the
rights of the people, and | recognize the
powers for good of the railroads AMI
when the two are lined up against each
other there can be nothing good as an
outcome. Alabama has been rocking
along pretty well, | think. under present
conditions. Let her let well enough
alone"
Another thing that has been taken TO
mean that there is more of disposition
to think before acting in this matter Is
the disposition to go slow on the part
OF the farmers about endorsements. The
Montgomery Cotton Growers association
refused at its meeting Saturday to adopt
a resolution endorsing the actions of Mr.
Conner and referred it to a committee.
That the members of that committee
nave decided to refer the resolution with
practically the same suggestion carried
before, is evidence nat these men are
thinking before they act
The resolution which the committee has
liked up to report at the next meeting
speaks very cordially of Mr.. Conner and
his efforts for the lowering of rates. and
expresses the opinion that Alabama.
should have as low, If not lower rates
as other states, because of the great
weight IT has in traffic. There is. however.
no condemnation for anybody or any
thing In which the committee will send
back. These are largely rne same men
who passed a resolution some weeks ago
In the Montgomery Agricultural associa-
ton condemning the two associate COM
missioners for not falling In line with
President Conner and praising the head
of the commission heartily
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09
MACK HILL GETS
FIFTEEN YEARS
WHITE MAN WAS TRIED IN DECA-
TUR FOR HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
ALLEGED ACcoMPLIcE TO BE
TRIED TODAY.

Decatur May S.-(Special)-Th jury in
the Mack Hill case rendered verdict at
5 O'Clock tonight giving Hin fifteen years
in the pententiary. Judge Speake
charged the jury if Hill was found guilty
they should fix his punishment at not
less than ten years or death.
Robert Watson Hills alleged accom-
plice, will probably be tried tomorrow.
Several witnesses testified today that
Hill and another white man went to a
livery stable here and hired a rig with
a driver. saying they wanted to go on q
country trip. This was on the morning
of December O. 1893. Albert Smith, a
mulatto boy, testified that he drove the
hack, taking the men through Somer-
Vile and went about three miles beyond.
Witness heard of robbery having been
! committed the next morning he was re-
turning home. He identified Hill as one
OF them
Miss Lula Mote, daughter of Alex
Mote testified as to how two white men
had come to their house on the evening
of December about 4 o'clock and com
PEELED her TO give up all the money in
the house at the point of revolVers. The
men got only about 50. She also identified
Hill Messrs Doss and Boggs testified
that they had met Hill at Rome. Ga, and
that he went by the name of Watson
while in Jail here that he expected 10
receive mail from Georgia addressed to
Mack Watson and expected to receive
mail also addressed to Mack Hill. Sheriff
James Virgins testined that hill was ar
rested in Rome. Ga. aud that he had
brought Hill here. VIII Carter testified
that on December he and Hill came
to Decatur OH an afternoon train from
the SOUTH arriving here about 3 o'clock
Witness left the following afternoon, leav-
ing Hill sick in Decatur. DR. Peck testf-
fed that he saw the men drive through
Somervile He identified Hill as one of
the men and Albert Smith as the driver.
F. NJ Couch testified DR.. Peek told
man named Bowers that the two men sat
back in the carriage and he could not
see their faces Miss Harris Glenn OF
New Decatur testified: Il saw Mr.. Hin
at my home on the night Of December 10.
lie came there about o'clock tc see my
brother. who was sick. lie left about
II D. m"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09
HOBSON AT GREENSBORO.
viii Take His Bride to Old Home to
Live.

Greensboro. May S-(Specal) THE re-
cent celebration of the forty-sixth ami
versary of the Bellies Lettres society of
the Southern university was a notable
one. inasmuch as they had their distin-
Aished guest and orator for the even
ing, Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson,
former member of the society II is
customary to select four young men from
the best material in the society to debate
some subject on these anniversary occa-
sions. The subject chosen for this even
ing's debate was Resolved, That the
President of the United States should
be ineligible to reelection The affirm
alive was ably debated by j. r. Wilcox
son and G. J. Dominick. while the mega
tive was well upheld by II. NJ. Rice and
d. w. Pearson. the judges rendering their
decision in favor of the affirmative Prof
Burt Richardson, who presided. then in
most happy manner introduced Captain
Hobson as the orator of the evening.
Captain Hobson selected "The Outlook
as his subject and delivered thought
full and brilliant address, one calculated
TO spur young men on to act well their
part in lifes arena At the conclusion
of Captain Hobsons Grafton the audience
was invited to inspect the Bellies Lettres
hall, which has recently been refitted.
and were there RECALLED with delicious
fruit punch dispensed by Miss Ora Wal
ton and Miss Willie Walton and Miss
Rosalie Tutwiler.
Captain Hobsons friends are congratu-
lating him upon his approaching mar
riage. j. A Blunt of Greensboro will be
best man at the wedding, which is to be
a very quiet affair." owing to the recent
death of Judge Hobson. Captain Hobson's
father Greensboro is delighted that
Captain Hobson is to bring his bride here
to live and that Magnolia Grove" is to
have 80 fair a bride as it's inmate
Not often are two such distinguished
men side by side upon a rostrum as hap
pened Friday evening when Capt. Rich
mond Pearson Hobson introduced Gov
ernor Bob Taylor of Tennessee to the
large audiece assemble to hear him de-
liver his latest lecture, Castles in the
Air"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09
NEGRO PRISONER IS
FOUND DEAL IN JAIL
Put Up Fight When Decatur Officer
Attempted to Lock
Him Up.

Decatur, May S.-(special)--A negro who
gave his name as Dan Beard was found
dead in the city Jail today He was ar
rested last night by Police Officer Thomas
Pearson on the charge of drunk and disor-
derby.
When the officer arrived at the jail
with Beard the prisoner put up a fight
and Officer Pearson struck him over the
head with a club. DR. r. j. Conyngton,
one of the best physicians in the city,
after an examination said the negro died
from the excessive use of whisky. Later
some of the negro physicians examined
the negro and said the lie over his head
caused death, The case is in the hands
of the coroners jury tonight. There is
considerable excitement In the city tonight
over the affair on account of the recent
negro trouble here in which three negroes
We're sentenced to hang. The best people
of the Decaturs do not blame Officer Pear
son in the least for his actions as they
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09

A uBURN, May ESPECIAL mo
IN teacher in Alabama has ever been
more generally beloved than Pro-
fessor O. D. Smith, who died at Auburn
on Sunday morning. For fifty years he
had given the fun strength of his vgor-
Gus body and mind to the work of educa-
ton in this state. Fort thirty-two years
he had been member Of the faculty of
the college at Auburn, from the first year
of its existence as u state institution
down to the present day.
He was always quiet in manner unob-
structive, and self-forgetful in the SER
vices of others. His purity of character.
the sanity of his mind and his cheerful
disposition and warm heart Won the re-
spect aud the love of all who knew him.
Among the hundreds who We're his pupils,
or his associates in teaching or his ac-
quaintances in other walks of life, not
one could be found who ever harbored
against him an unknd thought or would
have believed him capable Of an ungen-
erous act. All old Auburn men will feel
in his death the loss not merely of a
great teacher, but of personal friend.
In his character Professor Smith united
the sturdy qualities of the New Highlander
with the warm heart of the south. A ma
tive of Vermont he was educated in its
schools and at its university where he
graduated in 1858 Here he imbibed a re-
spect for genuine scholarship and
healthy seorn for all educational schemes
that did not rest upon ha7o work and
steady mental discipline.
He at once came south and Taught for
a year at La Grange, Gr., in the school
of his unee, whose name he bore, Prof.
o. ID. Smith, a noted member of the 3ap-
tist church, who afterwards became Pres
ident of Mercer University, Macon. Ga.
Here he formed the acquaintance of Ben
Hill and John b. Gordon. From 1854 until
the civil war hc taught in Alabama, first
al Salem and later at Smiths station,
near Columbus
At the outbreak of the war he enlisted
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09

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pany. as 10 my honesty for my contracts
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First National Bank building, corner Of
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Rooms 1Oo6 and 1907. Take one o; the finA
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09
CITY ORDINANCES.
AN ORDINANCE.

AN ORDINANCE.
Section l. Be it ordained by the Mayor
and Aldermen of Birmingham, That any
person who unlawfully, wantonly or ma
iciously disfigures, destroys or Injuries
any statue. figure, memorial tablet, shaft
or thing of like kind or character in any
public park, public building or public
place in the city of Birmingham or its
police jurisdiction, snail be fined not less
than one nor more than one hundred dol
lars.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that all
ordinances, resolutions and bylaws or
parts thereof in conflict with the terms
hereof are hereby repealed.
Adopted May Bird, 1905.
w. NJ. DRENNEN. Mayor.
Attest:
J. C. MURRAY. City Clerk.
Age-Herald. May 60. 1905.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09
Mrs. Windows aee.hinn sxrun

The best remedy for DILRRHOEA. Sold
by druggists in every part OF the world.
BE sure and ask fc- Mr.. Winslow's
sc othing Syrup" an take no other kind.
Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS or FO1HERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with
PERFECT SUCCESS. II SOOTHES tho
CHILD. SOFTENS she GUMS. ALLAYS
all PAIN. CURES WIND collie. and is
twenty-five cents pottle-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
Negro's Clothing Is Torn to Shreda
BY Bolt.

Marion, May s--(SpeciaL) james Las
sitter, a negro, was struck by lightning
and killed instantly on the Sturdivant
plantation, six miles south of Marion
at o'clock this evening His clothing
was torn into shreds. He was blowing
in an open field and his plowstock was
shattered into kindling wood
Not even the pillow horse was injured
and several hands were within forty feet
when the bolt struck. The negro was
perfectly limp, seemingly every bone III
his body being broken
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09
Big Bargain

S6OOO-1OOX14O fl. on the N.
E. cor, of d and s. 18th st.
with 8 good a room houses
renting for S84 per month.
This for a few days only at
that price.
J. d. CrOsthWait & Co.
Phsne l72 2lO5 I'd ave.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09
RAILROAD RATES
MAKE LIVE ISSUE
Many Are Opposed to Any Rad
iCaI Action
POLITICIANS ARE IN LINE
Looks as Though Every Man Must
Either Declare Himself RAILROAD"
or "Anti-RaIroad' In Seek
ing Office.
POLITICIANS ARE IN LINE

Montgomery. May S.-(special.)-Th
most important question of general dis
cussion just now is the effort of Pres
ident Conner of the state railroad commits
sion to bring about a general reduction
of the freight rates in the state.
Conservative men and radical men are
talking about it, and there are as many
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09

Tickets on sale June 10. II. -. 10, IA
and IS; final limit of tickets June 10,
1905. with privilege of extension by de-
posit of ticket with special agent until
July 10, 1906. Ask agent for particulars
or write ]. C. Conn, d. p A.. Chatta-
nooga. Tenn. or A. b. Freeman, T. p.
A. Birmingham. Ala. 4-16-25t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09
DR.. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
SPECIALIST
PRIVATE DISEASES,


you a perma-
nent cure Of
private troubles
and that you
may know my
guarantee is re-
liable ! refer
you with per-
mission, to the
First National
oank. Alabama
National bank
Steiner Broth
ers. bankerA
Jefferson Coun{
ty 8 a vim g .
bank and Aha
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09
Postoffloe Annointments.

Washington. May -(speciall-Rnral
free delivery route No. ordered estab-
lshed June Is at Alexander City, Talla-
poosa county, serving 40 people and liz
houses.
Tarp Moseley has been appointed regu-
lar, Allen c. Pullam substitute, rural
carrier route No. 2 at Walnut Grove.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09

believe the officer justifable. II is rumor-
ed on the streets late tonight that several
prominent negroes will try to get an in
dctment against officer Pearson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09
Fatal Accident in Nashville

Nashville, May ga heavily loaded
Gravel car on the street railway this af-
ternoon became unmanageable and ran
away down a steep hill, colliding with
several vehicles. John Chenault, an oc-
cunant of one of the vehicles. was in
stantIy killed. and d. II. Campbell the
motorman of the runaway car was prob
oblv fatally hurt. But Mogan, who was
in one of the wogans, was badly hurt.
The Gawk Engraving Co. makes tho
hest cuts Phone Peoples ZIG.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09

There's nothing like Hoods Sarsaparil-
la for keeping blood pure anu giving real
strength.
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U. C. v. REUNION

At Louisville, KY, June IA to 16, One
Cent Per Mile Travel Plus rs Cents.
Queen G. Crescent Route and South
ern Railway.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09

Phone 276 (People's) if you want thu
Gawk Engraving CO.
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Montgomery, May Especially 1.-The adj
jutant-general of the Alabama National
Guard issued an order tonight declaring
the election of Col. w. II. McElroy
colonel Of the Third regiment. that he
has received his commission and is 70 De
obeyed and respected accordingly. He
will assume command at once. His ex
animation papers were passed upon APP
provingly late this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-09
Compromise Offered.

The words of the Governor. spoken in
an interview last week. to the effect that
the jalls Of Alabama are a menace to the
health of the prisoners and breeders OF
tubereular troubles in aggravated forms
calls anew attention to the horrors that
are forced upon those who have been de-
prived Of libert by the hand Of the law.
For many years some of the leading men
of the state have been pounding at this
evil. one that has gone far to make up
the death rate of the convict camps of
the state.
DR.. Shirley Bragg. physician Inspector
of the convict board. has made every
effort for long time to get the public
mind so worked up that It will respond
to the calls Of humanity and better the
awful conditions that exist in tho tails
and the camps OF the county convicts.
Judge j. NJ. Carmichael has called at
tention to the county system evils several
times in reports and the state house as
whole has been quite busy on the sub
ject. 1t is to be hoped that the very
strong language used by the Governor
will bear fruit.