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New-York tribune., 1905-08-13
A BIG RATTLESNAKE.
1t Was Lassoed by Man Who Pulled Rsr
tiles Fangs.

W. B. Edwards. a ShoaI Creek farmer came 20
Joplin with four-and- foot black damond
rattlesnake IN a frail wooden box covered win
window screening. and treated the vicious reptile
in spirit Of friendhness that caused more Slatoas
people 10 shuddeI.
Il caught the snake yesterday afternoon by as
soing it, said Edwards MY sister-iu-law WIS
walking along path. when the snake sJrucs az
her. II cOiled up IN the grass alongside t.e
path. II set its fangS into her dress and fell pas
the ground. This attracted he- attention ~
she called TO come and kill Dc. She VI
II saw what u and had my sister set ou'
OF the way, as u was preparing "a strike her asil
and then i got httle rope and made "a lasSo. WHICH
dropped over its head " was easy after tla.
and lust set my fOCt its neck. reached deN"
with pair % piECCrS and pulled out its ttli.
OF questions hred by each iCterroga
Edwards appeared 70 nave no fear Of the SnaN
Failing to hpd n purchaser. h. sought 60 eHe-t !.
bargain by giving the crowd "a bette" View Hl =,
snakeshlp. TIE deliberately lifted Of the ooal p
flOu the top II the box. exposing his hand a.t
wrist TO the lightning stroke OF the snake n'd ~
reptile chosen. Evidently his faith i'm the ioyti
pulling was perfect, But as The lil tt''-s e.'
the snake twisted around into position Co sitlN.
forming the coll that has r,eant the death OF ~.
dreds OF people, the crowd not havtns the sa't
faith drew back In aDprchT rsiOn of an ott1rN
But the snake made no EFFORT 20 leave th' n'N
The snake ~ a splendid specimen OF teo hltN u ~
mOnd rattler lt measures four amt "a h0f lr.
length and - larger than q mans wrist ~
rattlss and button constitute the rattc'2N ~.
tachmert showing the age of the reptile O. oe ~
wears. Last year MI Edwards killed dafie-,,s
rattler on his farm that measured six and q -, .
Globe.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-13
WHEN TIME FLEW.

Dobbins the night before and 70 the
Office not only with terrible head half hour late
least. his watch told him he late.
Much surprise and qualification. glance at the
big Office clockone Of electrically regulated affairs
supposed keep perfect time-showed him
he fifteen minutes early. He watch and put
his head his desk 20 rest the minutes
Presently a ticking from the big clock
Dobbins looked up the minute hand Jumping
notch second His fifteen minutes grace slipped away
New-York tribune., 1905-08-13

passed a minute
Holy smoke" cried the befuddled Dobbins. How
time hies,'
Yes returned the Sunday school teacher. who had
the next desk never nights time ny
central office is setting the clock
New-York tribune., 1905-08-13
OBDURATE.

"Oh, reconsider your decision" pleaded the re-
jeCted liver. Il cannot live without you.''
'Self-preservatiOn is the first law of nature. -
she replied. II can't live with you."-(PhiIadel-
pha Press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
News of Shelby Springs.

Shelby Springs, July 18.-(Special)-- Mrs. c. w. Cody and Mrs. A. s. John- son went to Birmingham this morning to spend the day shopping. and will re- turn this afternoon. The local train on the Southern going to Calera in time for the Louisville and Nashville accommo- dation from Montgomery makes this trip very convenient. The Southern local in the afternoon, which also carries pas sengers, nearly always leaves Calera for the Springs after the arrival of the Lou isville and Nashville accommodation from Birmingham. making good facili- ties for passing a day at any time in the metropolis. ena
 The orchestra here has made an &C., quistion in the person of George Glenn. the noted negro violinist. The members of the band are all colored, and Glenn s violin playing especially of the old-time melodies is treat for all music lovers.
 The entire party composing the Dim mick house party from Montgomery at tended an entertainment in ColumDiana last night under the guidance of J. T. Leeper, solicitor of the county
 Since the completion of the pool tables the Casino has become very popular. There is very large number of young men here, So that there is no lack of dancers for the hops that are given each evening.
 Among the recent arrivals are the fol- lowing:
 T. D. Boynton, Talladega; w. W. Co., field, Sam Conrad. Birmingham; MT. and Mrs. ". S. Hyatt, Talladega; T. H. Lan- der, Uniontown; Mrs. R. T. Goodwin and family, Wetumpka; Mrs. T. II. Street, Alexander City; l.. P. Hill, Blr- mingham; William Wlby, Selma Web- ster Harris, Birmingham; E. M Hol- combe, Caera; W. w. Wilson. Birming- ham; Osee Bird, Columbiana; H. D. Latham. Columbiana Victor Black. Bir- mingham; A s. Johnson. Louisville, Ky c. W. Cody, Birmingham; Miss Laura Hill, Montgomery; Miss Nan Gunter, Montgomery; Miss Stella Daniels, Ma con, Ga; Miss Ellen Pritchet, Boston, Mass; Miss Margaret Dimmck. Miss Anna Mae Dimmick. Mrs. J. w. Dlm- mick. MT. Ginnis Dale, Montgomery; MT. J T. Leeper, Columbiana; MT W. F. Thetford. Jr., Montgomery; s. P. Shaw. Dr. R. B. McNelll w. G. Hand, Jemi- son; F. N. Brown. Montgomery; l.. c. Cautelou and family, Wetumpka; A. B. Lovelace, J. N. Gunnels. Birmingham; J. P. Hollis, Thomaston. Ala; MT. Hal let Mcknight. Birmingham; L. Phillips. Selma: MT. and Mrs A. F. Wilson and children, Montgomery; Pettus Lee, Sell ma; J. H. Gum, Toledo, O.; J. B. Eel der, Birmingham; s. Henry Watts, Sell ma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
Alabsma Polytechnic Institute.

CHARLES C. TEACH. M. A. IL. D..
 President. Auburn, Ala.
 Session begins Wednesday, September G. 1905. Location high and healthful. SZ feet above sea level. Attendance 515 stu dents from F states and foreign coun. tries. Twenty professors and fifteen in. structors. Individual teaching. Eight de- gree courses.
 ENGINEERING: u) Civil @ Eiectrl cal. (O Mechanical tD Mining. 13 pro- fessors and instructors
 Extensive shops. full of equipment new machines forge shops. foundry. etc. over 100 students in leading professional positions throughout the south. Specill attention to work in mining engineering
 5. Agriculture and horticulture. Il pro- fessors and instructors.
 G. Chemistry and Metallurgy. pro- fessors and instructors
 [ Pharmacy.
 Every facility in chemistry. Large chemical staff. Extensive work in phar- macy. assaying. etc.
 8. Latin and modern language course: English -four years); Latin -four years): History -four years) French two --@ars): German two years): Mathematics through conic sections. Physics. Chemis- try Political Economy and Psychology. Seven professors and instructors.
 For information address president 6-23-20t, fri-su-wed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
AMERICANS WIN AGAIN.
Large Gallery Sees Ward and Wright
 Defeat the Australians.

London, July 18.-To the surprise of a large gallery at the Queens club to- day Holcombe Ward and Beals c. Wright, the Americans, rather easily defeated Brookes and Dunlop, the Aus tralians, in the finals for the doubles for the Davis international lawn ten his cup. This settles the question of the challengers for the cup lav. which commenced July 12 at WimDlesdon. The matches in the singles tomorrow between the Americans and Austra- Hans will not change the result.
 In today's play the Australians showed unexpectedly poor ~forulr and the set lost by the Americans was due to careless play and not to any bril- liancy on the part of their opponents. Brookes plainly showed the effects of yesterdays match with Wright and did not give his partner any material as sistance. On the contrary, Wright played at top form. Both of the Amer jeans avoided giving chances. except in the third set, which they practically gave way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
SLEY DER "A R T M B N T E
LARGE STRUCTURE
 NEARLY COMPLETED
THE BUILDING TO BE OCCUPIED BY THE RoUss-MEANzIE GRo- cERY COMPANY WILL BE READY IN A FEW DAYS.

Ensley, July 1s.-(special)-The large two-story brick building which is being built for the Rouss- -Meanzie grocery com pany is almost completed, and will prop ably be ready for occupancy about Au- gust 10 This building will have the largest floor space of any store in the city
 The Rouss-Meanzie company is now oc- cupying the McCloud building on Avenue E and Twentieth street, but their business has increased so rapidly as to make tho demand for large building almost imper- ative.
 This is the only wholesase grocery busi- ness in Ensley and enjoys large trade from all the surrounding cities.
 October Removals.
 It is understood that a number of busi- ness houses are contemplating making changes in their places of business by October 1. It is reported that number of the firms on Avenue E will probably change around.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
ELKS HALL WILL
 BE FINISHED SOON
New Lodge Room VIII Be One of the Handsomest In the City-To ln-
 stall Lodge Next Month.

Ensley, July 1s.-(special)-It Is nov thought that the new Elks' hall, which is being fitted up in the McCloud building. will be completed in the next two weeks. It Is probable that the time for the in- stitution of the lodge will be fixed at some date between August l and Au- gust 10.
 The furniture has been bought and will arrive in the next few days. The Elks' will expend over 5000 on the hall, and expect to make it one of the handsomest in the city.
 The installation of the lodge was to have taken place three weeks ago, but was postponed on account of the hall not being ready.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
GOES TO BLoUNT SPRINGS. Lieut.. Gov. R. M. Cunningham Goes tc
 Popular Watering Place.

Ensley. July 1s.-(Special.) .)--Iieutenan Governor R. M. Cunningham left this morning for Blount Springs to spend few days.
 The doctor says that his trip Is purely for the purpose of enjoying the water, but since Blount has become such mecca for the politicians, it is expected that the lieutenant governors visit will revive po- litical gossip to some extent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
MARION MILITARY INSTITUTE.

T believe that the Marion Military In stitute is destined to become one of the great schools of the country, if its pres ent policy is carried out and If 1t is brought to the attention Of the people of the south. l was most favorably im- pressed by the general tone O. the teach ing staff and the students at Marion. "- Dean J. H. Penniman Univ. of Penn. For catalogue address J. T. Murfee. Mar ion, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
WaynesYiIIe, North Carolina
Altitude 2850 feet.

Altitude 2S50 feet. For over fifteen years the most popu- lar health and pleasure resort of the mountain section of North Carolina. in the celebrated Land of the Sky"
 BEAUTIFUL HAYWOOD" WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS HOTEL
 B. J. Sloan, Owner and Prop. Season opens June 6. under the same management as last year. Accommodation limited to 250 guests Cuisine and service unexcelled. Rates moderate.
 For illustrated printed matter etc., ad- dreue
 MRS. B. J. RING. Manager. ved-fri-su Waynesville. N. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
ATHENS FEMALE COLLEGE,
 Afhape Alabama
Pounded 1S42.

 Owned and controlled by the Methodist Episcopal church, south Sixty-third ses- sion begins Wednesday, September 20. 1905. Ten thousand dollars to be expended at once in enlarging and improving build- ings and equipment. Steam-heated, elec- tric lights. handsome baths throughout. We offer the regular collegiate courses in Mathematics, Science, Literature and Languages. We have a full corps of able instructors, including graduates of Uni- versity of Chicago Western College of Ohio and the Conservatory of Muni.h Special advantages offered in Music ar-s Fine Arts. Health record unsurpassed. Boarding students limited to one hum dred.
 Write for catalogue at once.
 MISS MARY NORMAN MOORE,
 President.
 Athens, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
Hot Sprines, Arkansas. THE ROGkAFELLOW,

E. S. PUTNAM, Proprletor. HATH HOUSE UNDER SAME ROOF
 AS HOTEL Round Trip Half Rate Tickets to Hot Springs Now on Sale All Railre-d
 Offices. The most handsomely furnished hotel In the valley-all outside rooms. Bount- eous table. efficient service, moderate rates. home-like, select All street cars pass the Rockafellow. Write for E7oklet. References.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
PROVES ID BE ONLY TEMPEST IN TEAPOT Judge Drives Explains Matters
 to Judge Jones OFFERED NO RESISTANCE Heath and Adams Were Wanted By Federal Officers on Charge of
 Peonaee-other Mont
 gomery News.
OFFERED NO RESISTANCE
BY HERvEY ". LAIRD.


 Montgomery, July 1S,-(special)-A. J. Driver probate judge of Chambers coun- ty, is in the city today having come largely as a result of the troubles incl dent to the peonage charges of the Unit ed States officers against w. o. Heath and James Adams of this county, who were brought to Opelika for hearing be- fore Commissioner T. D. Sanford. and gave bond for later appearance and trial The judge went up to the government building and had long talk with Judge Thomas G. Jones of the United States court relating the circumstances to him and the reason why some of the wit nesses were under charges of the state courts. He says that there was no at tempt to intimidate the officers who went for the accused. men, neither were there any efforts to hold witnesses who might have been of use in the trials of the cases against Heath and Adams.
 When 1t came to the knowledge of Judge Driver that Heath and Adams were want ed he sent for them and had them meet him and the marshals of the United States court at Lafayette, and made the officers of the law no trouble So far as the judge could learn there were no threats against Deputy Marshal Gibson by friends of the two men accused, though the officer might have heard that there were When he asked Gibson, who told him that he had better not try to arrest these men, he said he did not have any direct information but heard 1t in a general way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
ENsLEY PYTHIANs
Held Busy Session Last dsht-com-
 mittee's Report.

EnsIey, July 1s.-(special)-The Steel City Lodge. Knights of Pythias, held an interesting meeting tonight. Several committees submitted reports and two applications were acted upon. The lodge is in fourishing condition. and the mem- bership is rapidly increasing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
Camp Named After Graves.

Montgomery, July 1S-(special.)-Th camp of the First regiment was manned for Col E. H. Graves of the Second. Colonel Dumont is greatly pleased with the location. There was a big crowd out to the first parade today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
Personal and General.

Dr. E. T. Fields left yesterday for an extended trip in the north and east.
 Dr. L. M. Lathem, formerly of Ensley but now of Montevallo, was a visitor to the Steel City yesterday
 Miss Mary Joe Matthews, popular young lady of Montgomery, was the guest of Ensley relatives yesterday.
 Police Officer W. A. Ward has return ed from a two weeks trip in East Ala bama and West Georgia. MT. Ward Is a native of Chambers county and spent sew eral days visiting his friends and rel atives in that county. He reports fine trip and says that the crop prospect is good in that section of the site.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
Heath Prominent.

MT. Heath is one of the most prominent men in Chambers county. He has fine farm and runs twenty-five blows. His wealth is held at away up towards $5o,OoO, and he is considered one of the best men of the section. MT. Adams IS not so prom inent, but has not been known as a criminal in any sense or q man who vio- lates the law.
 It seems from what can be learned that there Is some sort of feud In the neighbor- hood and the report is that Heath Is being made a victim. Some time ago his barn was burned at a big loss, and since then he has been annoyed.
 Tom Hightower, the negro wno made the assault on MT Heath, is the step- father of the boy who Is said to have been held in peonage by Heath and later by Adams. Judge Driver says the boy has never been confined in any prison sense, that he goes to opeiiKa and West Point when he sees fit and that he Is the boss of his own movements.
 There is great regret on the part of Judge Driver and other citizens Of Cham bers county that such charges have been made against the county and he has as- sured the officers of the United States that at any time they want men from his county and will bring 1t to his attention he will see that they are secured.
 Examined Companies.
 State Insurance Commissioner F.. R. Mo- David has returned from Mobile. where he made an examination of the condi- ton of the Factors and Trades Mutual and the Stonewall Insurance companies, two of the strong home companies for the writing of fire insurance in the state. He found them in good shap and earning big money. Both paid 10 per cent dividends this year and passed enough to the sur plus to make the earnings for the year over IS per cent.
 Mir McDavid is very enthusiastic about the prosperity of these home enterprises and has often made it public that he is in favor of as many of them as possible. They make their money at home, keep not only the principle at home but all the earning as we'll In other words the money put into home companies will stay at home, very important thing some times.
 New Corporations.
 These new corporations have been re- ported to the secretary of state:
 Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company. southern office in Atlanta. r. l.. woodruff of Montgomery, is designated as Alabama agent.
 Abbevile Guano company, Abbeville, capital Sl00O0. Incorporators M. V Capps ard others. The purpose Is to manufac- ture guano.
 Alabama Loan and Investment com pany. Birmingham. capital 5000 Incor- porators J. w. Lindsey and others.
 K. S. Bell Lumber and Coal company. Birmingham capital s2o.O0O. In corpora tors F. & Bell and others
 John Lewis and P B. Lassiter have been appointed notaries at Biringham. W. II. Cleere has been named justice of the peace and notary public at Haleyvilie. Convict Inspector. The state board of convict inspectors bald the regular monthly meeting today with several gentlerRn representing sup ply companies and number of the con tractors being in attendance. Nothing fur ther than routine was taken care of, how ever.
 Among the visitors was both members of the Henderson-Boyd Lumber company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
BELLEVUE HOTEL. Lookout Mountain, Gadsden, Ala.

12OO feet elevation. treestone. nthia. chalybeate, and sulphur waters. Best and only up-to-date summer resort in the state. Under the direct supervision and management of LOUI HART.
 Summer tourists rates: Round trip week end tickets. One fare family Looks. 20 tickets. s21. Opens May L
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
of Rlchburs and Col. Robert Cunningham

or HlcnDurB Hnu COI. ItUUVTt CuIIIIIII5IIdIII of Birmingham.
 The convict inspectors hear incidentally that white convict escaped from the farm of w. D. McCurdy in Lowndes coun- ty last night. taking away fine mare worth several hundred dollars. posse has been after him but as he is county man his name Is not known. He had only ten days to serve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
chester-curry.

Cards have been issued announcing the approaching marriage of Miss Athens Marie Curry to MT. Clarence Hawley Chester. to take place on Monday even- ing, July 3l, at the home of the brides parents on Palmer Terrace Both, the bride-to-be and the bridegroom-to-be, are well known and popular young people of this city and have a large circle of friards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19

Perhaps it is not etched enough: send 1t to the Gawk Engraving Co. Peoples phone 27G
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
STATE NORMAL
 SCHOOL,
Jacksonville, Ala. A SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS.

Enrolment 436 last session from 52 counties of Alabama. Prepares for State Examination. Board S10.00 per month. Tuition free. High and healthful location. Twenty-third ses- sion begins September 19, 1905.
 For catalogue. address.
 c. w. DAUGETTE, President. 7-2-su-wed-fri-wky
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
Arrest of Negro.

The story of the arrest of some Of the witnesses in the case against Heath and Adams Is about this way. Last Friday negro, Tom Hightower, made an assault on Mir Heath with an ax and ran to the house of white man nearby. There he was joined by others and 1t came to the ears of Judge Driver that they were harboring Hightower, who had been guilty of a crime. The warrants were then issued and the negro and several white men were arrested. Hightower and Jib Robertson were wanted by the gov ernment When the arrests were made 1t was not known that either of them was wanted; neither did the judge know that Heath and Adams were sought.
 Yesterday Judge Driver was coming from Lafayette to opelika and heard that the marshal had said that he could not take Heath and Adams, and had wired TOT posse which was at OpeiiKa. When he got to the latter place he found the posse with Marshal Lee J. Bryan in charge. He at once told them that if they wanted Heath and Adams there would be no trouble about 1t. He then caiied up the Mayor of Lafayette and told him to get buggy and send out for the two men and have them there at his office when he and the posse got back.
 The instructions of Judge Driver were carried out to the letter. When they got back to Lafayette the men were there. They then went on over to Opelika, where they were bound over in the sum of 5000 each to appear for trial next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19
MUCH INTEREST IN
 COUNCIL MEETING Will Take Definite Action on
 Light Plant COM MITTEE WORKS HARD Have Lengthy Report to submlt-Glv- ing the Estimates on the
 Cost of Machln-
COM MITTEE WORKS HARD

Ensley, July 1s.-(Special) -Considerale interest is being centered in the regu- lar meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen TlR1rsday night. It Is thought that the question of erecting an electric light plant to be owned and maintained by the city, will be definitely decided. For sometime this matter had been before the council and the light committee has been in- structed to obtain all the estimates on the price of the proposed plant and re- port to the Mayor and Aldermen Thurs day night. s
 During the past month the committee has held conferences with several cleo trical engineers and it is understood that they have their report in shape to pres sent to the board for its adoption or re- lection. As several of the aldermen are thought Chat If the plan is found to be practical. the council will take some defin- ite action looking to issuing bonds for the purpose of building the plant
 A number of street improvement ordin- anees will also come before the council.
 WiIson-SigIer.
 Tonight at S:30 o'clock o'clock at the St. Johns Episcopal church Miss Mona Sigler was married to MT. Beckwith Wilson. The church was beautifully deco rated and was filled with a number of the friends of the young people. The cere- mony was impressively performed by the Rev. J. J. D. Hall an uncle of the bride.
 The wedding march was played by Miss Mamie Randle Mrs. Mosley, sister of the bride was the matron of honor and Mir. H. Wilson, a brother of the bride groom was the best man.
 After a short bridal trip MT. and Mrs. Wilson will return to Ensley and will be at home at Avenue c and Twenty-sixth street. MT. Wilson is a prosperous bus mess man and Is connected with the gents furnishing establishment of T. F. West.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-19

When it prints good, it is a good cut The Gawk Engraving Co.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-03-10
SANTA FE's DEFENSE.
Prosecution Claims That oyereharses
Returned Were In Reality Re.
bates to Standard and Other
Companies.

e Il %
TOPEKA, Kan, Mar. 1O.-Durlng
the year ending June 80 1901, the
htchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail-
road company paid back to shippers
Sl,l9S,352. This fact was developed
1t the examination of w. j. Healy.
freight auditor Of the Santa Fc, before
the Attorney General who is taking
Sepositions in TIE case he has insti.
tuted TO ascertain whether or not the
Santa Fe is violating the anti.trus,
law of Kansas.
1t Will be the aim of the State To
show that these overcharges are in
reality rebates, and that tho greater