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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
Teachers Licenses.

Montgomery. August 16-(Specal.)- .)-The state board of examiners have passed upon the following papers of successful applicants to teach in the public schools:
 Clarke county: Mabel Kerridge, Thom- asville; Magic Croker, POT Cont street. Mobile; Pearl Julia Fleming, Jackson; Buford Gillis, Coffeeville; Myrtle Shef- field Lower Peachtree; Celia Tompkins, Grove Hill; Alberta Gilmore, Thomasville; Adell Pace, West Bend; Lena Stabler Manila; Julia Calhoun, Jackson; E. D. King, Jr., King; J. B. Carter, Clay Hill. colored A. l.. Martin, Grove, Hill. col ored; A. B. Cheeseboro, Bashi, colored; R. G. Gordon, Bustis, colored; Minnie E. Mitchell, What1ey eolored; Virginia Cor don, Eustis, colored.
 Fayette county. Led Reese, Wayside; virgie Branyon, melbourne; H. w. May, Fayette: P F. Lucas, Waysde; E. M Barnes, Berry; H. D. Collins. Machine; Posey Johnston, New River; Floyd Caine, Fayette; M. w. Newman, R. F. D. No. 1, Kennedy; J. D. Kemp Sterling; J. H. waddell, Millport; Yelma Branyon, Loco; Lena Jones, Berry; Lizzie Copeland, Berry; Mrs L. B. Stubblefield, Eldridge; vesta Wilson, Loco; Adine Young, Fay cite; Gertrude Walters. Covin; T. l.. Harbin, Bankston; L. R. Fowler, Mandy; J. ". Powell, Sterling; Will Hughes Waru. ..Aajor; W. A. McGuff. Ridge; Ora E. Nail, Patton Junction. colored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
JASPER COMPANY
 IS INCORPORATED
WELL DRlLLER NEAR JASPER STRIKES FINE FoUR-FooT VEIN OF cOAL-oTHER NEWS OF WALKER COUNTY.

Jasper August 16-tSpecia1 )-Articles of incorporation for the Central Real Estate and Insurance company, with an authorized capital of s5o00 have been filed with the probate judge here. The incorporators are A. s. Preston, R. D. Argo H. W Cranford and John A. Cole man. all of Jasper, and the principal of- flee of the company will be at Jasper. A general insurance and real estate bus mess will be transactd by the new com psny which expects to open handsome offices in the First National bank build ing While Jasper is to be the central office of the company it is expected to transact business in all the West Ala bama counties.
 Robert Blackwood. a well driller, re- ports that while drilling well a few miles east of Jasper a four-foot vein of coal was struck at depth of sixty-five feet. The well is on the farm of Bud Deason, and the vein of coal is said to be of superior quality The property is near the Frisco railroad and a new mine for this portion of the county is now being talked of.
 Nick Boshell and sons, who killed John Mcqueen about ten days ago, who were to have been brought before Judge Nor veil on Saturday for a preliminary hear ing, waived a hearing to await the &C., ton of the grand jury when it meets in the fall The Boshells are under bond. but 1t is generally believed that no bill will be found against them. as the killing was said to have been purely in sef-defense
 Considerable extensions are being con- templated by the Jasper Water, Light and Power Company by which portions of the city heretofore not having been The electric line Is to be extended west in the West Jasper district, which has not had electric lights. The Southern Bell Telephone company is also arrang- ing to extend It's lines into West Jasper, that portion of the city telephone service.
 Work on the property at the coke ovens is being pushed as rapidly as pos sible and 1t is now certain that the ovens will be put in operation within a short time. Capt. W. N White, who formerly operated the plant for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, will have charge of the property for the Shef- field company It is reported that an additional battery of ovens is to be built. in which event employment will be given several hundred men.
 Excessive rain throughout this district is injuring crops considerably. There will be sbort cotton crop in this county If present conditions prevail for a much longer period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
News of CuIIman.

Cullman, August -(special)--A party of young people went on a coaching party to Vinemont last night, and took in the public school entertainment at that place. The programme. consisting of music and recitations, included several Cullman people, among them Mrs. Ara Fuller Miss Louise Humphrey and MT. H. H. Meech. The party was chapsroned by Mrs. Kline and Mrs. Fuller.
 Mrs. John D. Eliot of Birmingham Is visiting her father, the Rev. F. T. G. Brandon. pastor of the Methodist Epis- copal church.
 MT and Mrs. J. R. Griffin are on an ex- tended visit to friends and relatives in Georgia.
 Mrs. s. M LoveIady Is in vinemont, the guest of Mrs. Price.
 Miss Minnie Dunn entertained with 'forty-two" party last night. compliment tary to Miss Musgrove of Texas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
NEGRO WAS FOUND IN
 YOUNG WOMAN'S ROOM
Johp Scott Is Captured Later By Off, cers at Tuscaloosa and Admits
 He Is the Guilty Man.

Tuscaloosa. August 6-(Special. )-There was considerable excitement here this morning when it was learned that burly negro entered the bedroom of Miss Susie Buck at the home of her parents on University avenue last night at the mid night hour. At 12 o'clock Miss Buck was awakened by q noise in her room to see a negro in the act of blowing out a lamp which was burning low. After he did this he got on his knees and through the moonlight Miss Buck saw him crawl ing to her bed when she screamed. The negro made his escape immediately. but was watched by MT. Buck and seen to stop at Harris stable. Officers were im- mediately telephoned for and the pursuit was made.
 At 2:30 by his tracks he was traced to a negro cabin on the river, and when he was commanded to come out of the house he jumped from the back window and was making good his escape when officer Carroway shot at him twice, the second shot entering his right arm. Later. being told that he would be killed if he tried to escape, he gave himself up. He admits that he was in Miss Bucks room but had nothing more to say. His name is John Scott, and he is large black negro apparently about thirty years of age.
 He was just turned out of jail, charged with assaulting colored woman some six months ago, but was released because the woman left the city. It is said that she was afraid to testify against him because of threats he had made on her life Scott was up before Mayor Blair this morning and was bound over to await the action of the grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
CHAUTAUQUA WAS
 BRILLIANT SUCCESS
TALLADEeA IS ALREADY MAKING ARRANGEMENTs FOR NEXT YEAR-A. 6 3. RAILROAD GOES THROUGH CITY.

Tailadega. August 16.-(Special)-To- night closed the eleventh annual session of tho Alabama ehautauqua after sixteen entertainment. The talent offered from the platform has been of unusually fine selection. the crowds have steadily in- creased from the opening night, and con gratulations pour In on the manage ment from every side. Luther Manship and Frederick Warde, with Alton Pack ard. the oartoonist. held the boards for the three last evenings. Manship proved himself the best reader of negro dialect in the country. MT. Frederick Warde fully sustained his well-earned reputation as an actor. and Packard developed un- expected merit a singer and entertain CT. with his well-known artistic ability The financial success of the assembly has been assured some days past, but the crowds for the last three evenings leaves quite a handsome balance in fla vor of the assembly In the treasury. Plans are on foot for next year to have the State Educational association and woman's Federation of clubs to meet with the chautauqua.
 The city Is reioiced at the locating of the Atlanta and Birmingham railroad through the corporate limits. Chief En- gineer Bonnyman has ordered the sur veyors to come to Talladega and locate the route of the road on the "Olney' survey. Rights of way will be donated by the people through the efforts of the Commercial club large fund having been subscribed for the purpose of pay ing for the rights of way and terminals.
 Mir Lee Ward, of the local drug firm of Ward & Brother, went down to Roam oke to visit a lovely young lady last Monday night. While there MT. Ward determined that he could not possibly return without the young lady accom- panied him, so within a few moments he induced Miss Clara Britain to come back with him as Mrs. Lee Ward. Mir Ward and his bride arrived today.
 Policeman John Hubbard has resigned. Chief Hood supplied his place temporar- fly with MT. William Burk. The street overseer has turned over the city teams and men to Alderman M. Jackson, who will in future direct the improvements. Alderman Jackson is chairman of the street committee.
 The new Elks opera house is assuming proportion. Electricians are now busily engaged wiring the stage and building. When completed 1t will be one of the largest buildings in the city and will be the third place of amusement in Tal- ladega. The fourth story will be occu- pied as a hall by the Elks.
 The Christian church will commence services in the Chautauqua hall August F. On the 17th of September the united churches of the city will begin services there led by Dr. Wharton of German town, Pa.
 Miss Annabel Vandiver gave pleas ant card party yesterday afternoon In honor of Misses Sewell and Henderson of Cedartown, Ga, who are the guests of Mrs. J. N White.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
Brandon Sends Out Checks.

Montgomery. August 16.-(Special.)- J. Adjutaut General W. w. Brandon has completed the task of sending out checks to the soldiers who were in camp during the past summer. The boys did not have as much trouble this year as they did last in getting their pay. The adjutant general took the matter in his own hands with the result that the pay for the soldiers was promptly received. The total amount paid out by the United States for the encampment was $10541.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
A Statement.

have been in the liquor business for the past sixteen years in Birmingham, and I was never convicted of selling whisky on Sunday as charged by Chief Wier. I also wish to state that Tom McCabe does not work for me and has not been in my employ for the last four months.
 There Is no gambling house over the Senate saloon so far as l know. I defy Chief Wier to prove that one is run above my saloon, and I have requested a full and complete investigation by the City Council
 w. T. JOHNSON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
. Middleton Is Bound Over.

Montgomery, August 16.-(specialJ-c H. Middleton, one of the negroes inipli- cated In the wholesale robbery of freight, and who was an employe of the Louisville and Nashville freight office, has been bound oyer to await the action of the grand jury in the sum of $6OO on two cases. He Is chaf<el l, ith forgery and Joseph Dudley, the negro implicated in the robbery, who was uffexted at We tumpka on the charge of concealing stolen property will take pla,e in ts.. city on Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
Wants to Become Territory.

Manila, August 16.-The Chinese merchants here are secretly supplying the Chinese in Moroland with funds to carry on the boycott against American goods. The chamber of commerce has petitioned the members of the Taft party that the Moro provinces should not be controlled by the Philippine assembly, but should be created by an act of Congress a territory of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
Officers Have Nothing to Do.

Huntsville, August 16,-(Special.)-T state quarantine officers working trains in this locality have had practically noth- ing to do recently. No passengers lnell- gible to enter the state have been found on the trains in two or three weeks. and travel Is lighter than it has been in sew eral years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
MISS ROOSEVELT DELAYS.
May Yet Decide to Visit Pekin Before
 Returning to Amercia.

Manila, August 16.-The governor general of Hong Kong has invited Sec retary of War Taft and the members oI his party to attend banquet. The memoers of the party have answered that they will stay one day at Hong Kong and one night at Canton.
 Miss Alice Roosevelt is undecided as to whether she will visit Pekin, and 1t is believed she is awaiting her fathers answer to the invitation extended her to visit that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
Married In Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa, August 1s.-(Special.)-J. M. Smith and Miss Bessie Treywick. both of Reeces. in this county. were united in marriage here this afternoon. It seems that the young couple had eloped as they expressed considerable nervousness during the ceremony, which was per- formed by Judge James c. Browne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
Injured By a Waqon.

Tuscaloosa, August 6-(SpeciaD-while driving a pair of mules this morning near the old Washington hotel Ingram Purser and a small negro were thrown under the wagon by a board in .he bottom of the bed turning. The wheels passed over the nesro's body making painful bruises, while only one of the rear wheels. passed over MT. Purser's ankle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
American and European PIan
s-1-Flt-thu-sat-sun-tueI

C REENBRIER, WHITE SULPHUR U SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA (The "OLD WHITE" SULPHUR) open June 22.
 Famous for its sulphur baths. Modern improvements with private bath.
 Orchestra.
 Terms: s15 to s25 week: $50 to,s seo month. Write for booklet Address
 GEO. A. MILLS. JR.. Mgr. Greenbrier. White Sulphur Springs. West irginia. 5-21-39t-sr -tu-th
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
Dr.. Sanders Returns.

Montgomery. August 16.-(special. )-Dr. w. H Sander. state health officer, who has been in all the Mississippi gulfport towns looking into the matter of whether Alabama should raise it's quarantine against these points, has returned. and states that 1t would not be wise at this time to do so. He is now in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
Many Trees Blown Down.

Tuscaloosa, August 6.-(Special.) )-The city was visited by quite a cyclone at noon and as a result many of the old est giant oaks are lying uprooted over the city. One fell across the Leland homestead on Greensboro avenue but did no damage The electric light wires and the telegraph cables were torn down in many sections, but so far there has been nothing of a serious nature reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
Continue Work on ArtesIan We'll.

Brewton, August 16.-(Special.) )-Work the waterworks plant after a weeks de- lay waiting for material. The well Is now down about 4S0 feet and flow of 100 gall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
commIssIon for stokIv

Montgomery, August l6.-tspecial.) .)-The adjutant general has Issued a commits sion to Capt. J. T. Stoisly. aide de camp on the stan of Brigadier General Louis V. Clark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17

Ions per minute has been secured. Tho work of sinking the well will be continued
 with view of securing flow of 175 oe 200 gallons, and 1t is expected this flow will soon be reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
LOUIE REESE. Prop.
HOTEL CHAMBERLAIN

OLD POINT COMFORT
 Special summer rates. For booklets, etc., address George F. Adams. Mgr. Fortress Monroe. Va. 7-3-tu-t -th- sa-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
HOTELS AND SUMMER RESORTS. COOKS SPRINGS.

No full giving absolutely day Birmingham
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-13
"Perolin," the Dust Killer

For sweeping oors and carpets is the only chemical
kind that absorbs the dust and from rising into tn
show of testimonials from people Of this city who hav
have tested merits and have found entirely satisfactory
for any quantity.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-13

n " Wiliams' Mrs. 1. Dennis, Mrs, N.
Owynn Charles H. Bane. Louis Hursr. Mrs.
Seltzner and wife. Miss NJ. Tabrett George
Larrabee. George W. Allen. Laura j. Frakes,
Eliza D. Keith. Mrs. L. levin and children,
FEEDER, DR.. G. FEEDER, Mrs. Charles Wollput.
Miss Grace Wollput. Robert NJ. Collier. A.
Frances Haiford. Mrs. 6. A. T Fischer. Mrs,
w. j. West. Gertrude Simpson. Louise Simp-
cell Ross, Lorine Knowles. w. H. Haydock.
Mrs H. A Tormey. Charles ]. Fits, R. B;
Thompson, W. J. West, Mrs. E. Noame and
Mrs Q. H. Pane. e A. Noame. E. Godfrey.
Aug Kettmenn. J. A. Flarist. Mrs. James j.
Murphy. From oskland-A :; Cloud. y; P,
Chicago-Mr. and Mrs 8. Scott. Miss Sarah
Ross. From Lodi-A, ]. Larsen. From Han
York-Estelle z. Caswsll, j. W. stevens.
From Eatsonville-M ]. ]. Morsy, Miss NJ.
P. E. Holt. From PaIo AltO-E. E. Peck and
daughter. From Berkeley-Miss M Auld.
Miss B. Auld. W. E. Highel1, $. P. Brooks
Miss F. Graef. Miss E. Cameron. Miss NJ.
Fahey. Mrs. P. L. seyock. From Santa Cruz
GiIIen Nj I. Perry. Tom Shelby Mrs 10 s.
Clark, Miss B. Clark, Mrs. F. w. Swanton.
Mrs. T. o. Him. F. o. Him, Mrs. K. Cope
c. Forbes, Mrs. c. B. Hormer. Julia Fitch.
Ella c. Fay, Emma G. Wilson Ella S Bailey
EHZdDetn Cnaces MISS Mc1duBnlln. MISS
WanzeT, r. p. Jarboe and From Del
Monte-Biss Eyre. From Illinois-Maudo 3.
Starr. From Bakersheld-H. W. Jessup.
From Mountain View-Alice z. Sim. From
Brooklyn, ". IA. V. Frost Jr. From
Courtland. Kansas-Harrison Keeley. From
stanford-Mr and Mrs. L. Lence. Mrs. A. G.
Thompson. L. T. Laney. ]. A. Gibson Jr.,
Homer F. Curran. From Santa Clara-Mrs.
S. Sennett, Mrs Kuhl George w. Fowler c.
w. Webb. Fl. E. Dahl. G. f. Cobb. From Los
Angeles-Kaspar Cohn. Hilda Cohn. Estie
Cohn. From Piedmont-Mrs Isaac L. Requa,
NJ. L. Requa. From St. Paula. b. Burt.
From Redwood c1ty-D. Harvey L. Ross
From Wichita. Kans.-Mrs. f. Barteldes. D.
Haggard, Miss Olga Barteldes, Miss Ella
Barteldes Miss Annie Barteldes, F. Bartel-
dss, Otto Barteldes. From Hollister-E.
Rosenburg, E. W. Williams. From Denver
DR.. NJ. e. Dahl. From Los Gat0s--A. Skinke.
Miss NJ. Skinkle.. From Cupertino-Dr. and
Mrs. w. D. MSbougali. From Pasadena
r. A. Chapman and wife. From New Hope
e s. Van Meter. W. c. Houster. From Co
Iusa-B. H Burton and family. From Fort
Yuma-Georgs I. Munson. From FruitvaIe-
Mrs. j. A Hartwick. From Fresno-Ws H.
Mckenzie and family. A H Mckenzie. From
Iiveruore-Mrs. T. o. MoKOwn, John Ayi-
ward. From Sacramento-Mrs. j. 3. Lawrir,
Miss Iawris. From MiIlwaukse-Miss n.
Wollput. From Mount Pleasant, Mich
Ethel II. Young. From Greveland-0lyds
Smith.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-13
DESIRES TO STOP PURCHASE
OF TELEGRAPH HILL Let
Globe Grain and Milling Company Files
Suit Against City Auditor
md Treasures.

The Globe Grain and Milling Com
pany yesterday filsd a suit for an or
der restraining Auditor Harry Baehr
and Treasurer John e McDougald from
auditing and paying the demand of the
Tallant Banking Company for $1,000
of the city's money for the purchase OF
the let at the southwest corner of
Chestnut and Kearny streets. The lot
was purchased by the city by order OF
the board for the preservation of Tels-
graph Hill, and the Globe Company al
leges that the action OF the Supervisors
was In bad faith.
In the complaint the company asserts
that the purchase of the lot is not for
the interest and necessity of the peO-
pie and that it has practically the right
10 do blasting, grading and excavating
on the premises. Under the appro-
priation made by the Supervisors for
the fiscal year $4,000 was set apart for.
the purchase OF lands on the hill TO
improve the site for the laying out of a
city park.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-13
Falls Under HI. Wagon.

William Conlon. a teamster. who lives
at PA Perry street. fell from his wagon
at the foot of Dupont street and one OF
the wheels passed over him. AT the Har-
Dor Hospital Surgeon Kucich summed up
what the wheel did to ConleR as follows:
Fracture of the seventh. eighth, ninth
and tenth ribs; possible internal injuries.
confusion of the left shin and right hip
ard abrasion of the face and arms
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-13
staut Ladiaai

IT years ago reduced my weight So pounds.
bust inches waist inches, and hips 10
inches, by a simple harmless remedy. Health
perfect No exercise no wrinkles, no starving
will tell you how Inclose stamp. Mrs. Diana
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-13

Ever considered the splendid car SER
vice. climatic advantages of the Rich
mond Districts Exceptional oReTs to
hone-seeI<ers I'm Sundays Real Estate
columns.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-13

car and killed last night The aeci-
dent happened on a spur track in the
north end of the railroad yards at a
point about opposite Ninth street.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-13
,Nomnn KiIIed BIZ q Trsln.

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 12.-An old
woman known as Kate" who lived on
e river seow, was struck by a freight
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-13

fine delivery wagon d a good advertise
rlent. We have them with panel top and
plate glass side. They beauties. We also
carry express wagons. Leibold Harness Com
pany 211 Larlfn street
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-13
LEATHER GOODS DEPT.
GLOVE DEPARTMENT

A BALANCE OF TWO THOUSAND PAIRS
OF LADIES' KID GLOVES, IN DESIRABLE
COLORS, SUITABLE FOR STREET, DRESS
OR EVENING WEAR, IMPORTED TO SELL AT
$780, SIPS and S150 per pair
Monday August 18th, at SOC A PAIR
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-06
Received Handsome Present.

For nearly twenty-five years Mrs.
Emma Mclienry has been the pianist
at tha Mahoning Prtsby yteran Sunday
school, aud yesterday, aS a high mark
of respect for her efficient services the
members of the Sunday school present
cd her with S2j in gold.
The presentation speech was made
by Howard Shultz, formerly Superin-
teudent of the Sunday school, During
his marks he Tai Mrs. McHenry en-
ooniums for the many years gratuitous
services. The lady was taken com
Il1tely hy surprise and at the couclus-
ion Of Mr.. Shultz's address she was
too greatly affected to respond. Mr.
MGH1nry has, also, for the past years
gratuitously furnished the music for
the musical exercises for the boys Fri
day night class at the Y. NJ. O. A.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-06
Kissing Article Recovered.

Miss Maude Fisher, au employo of
johns on's millinery store, ill street,
dropped her watch in front of Ross
mau' drug store Monday afternoon.
Suspccting that it had been taken from
her by some one in the crowd watch
ing the Mummers' rarade, she reported
her los to the police, and ON tile
strength of tatement given ont that
an Italian had been seen to pick up a
watch from the sidewalk, Chief
Mincemoyer searched the pockets of
two representatives of that nation
ality, but failed TO fini the miss
ing timepiece. Later Charles Diehl,
Vine street, called on the Chet and
handed him Miss Fishers watch. He
found it whore the young lady had lost
it, aud, rot knowing who the owner
was, took it to the Chief
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-06
Thirty DAYS Sufficient.

1t has been decided at Mahanoy City
that a thirty-day quarantine is neces-
sary for small pox cases. DR.. George
Croft, member of the State Board
who was present at the meeting gave
lengthy talk on quarautining. He
sail several years ago the period Of
keeping house under quarantine was
six weeks. bat had been redu ced lately
to thirty days. He said that twenty
days was not sufficient length of time
and at Slamokin whete it had been
tried new cases always broke out. He
also sail that State Board of Health
Secretary Lee wrote hlm and insisted
on the thirty day quarantine.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-06
KILLED TWO WOMEN
AND STABBED THIRD

JOHNSTOWN,P Pa Ian. 4 AT 2 10
this morning Jacob Hauser, "A miner,
forced his way into the home of his
wife's parents on Grove avenuc, shp-
ped into the room where MIS-. Houser
was sleeping and stabbed her to death.
Mrs. Mary Barringer was aroused by
tha screams of her daughter and rush
ed to the scene, only to be met By her
enraged son-in-law who plunged his
knife into her until she fell dead, af.
ter stumbling down stairs into the
kitchen.
The youngest sister of Mrs. Houser
was also badly cut by the assassin but
will live. Houser has been separated
from his wife for year and had
threatened her life. He escaped in bare
feet and has not yet been caught.