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The age-herald., 1901-11-26
STATE CHEMIST ID EXAMINE ESTOMACHS Attorney General Brown Says
 it is His Duty WHEELER PRESENTS FLAG Was First Raised By American Troops Over santiago-N. B. Spears
 Tenders Resignation as
 Member of House.

Montgomery, November 25.-(Special)- Attorney General Brown today sent an opinion to Governor Jelks in which 1t is held that it is the duty of the State chemist to make investigations of the stomachs sent him in poisoning eases.
 Some months ago there was a case of wholesale poisoning in this county, one entire family being victimized. Arrests were made, and the stomachs of the vic tins were sent to State Chemist Ross at Auburn for analysis. MT. Ross wrote to Probate Judge Gaston, saying that the statute governing the case was not man. datory, and as the compensation was very small-only $15-he did not think it his duty to make the analysis. Judge Gaston took the matter up with the Governor. who in turn asked for the opinion of Attorney General Brown, who decided as abovs stated.
 Wheeler Presents Flag.
 The first United States flag which was raised over Santiago after the capture of that city by the United States army is now in the possession of the State of Alabama. The flag was presented to the State by General Joe Wheeler, and it was received in the Governors office Satur- day
 Within the next few weeks the mast of the Spanish ship Oquendo, sunk in the battle of Santiago. which was presented to the State by Captain Richmond P Hobson, will be raised on the capitol grounds as a flag pole, and from 1t will float the American flag. which now has much history. The flag is we'll preserved, and is of medium size.
 N. B. Spears Resigns.
 The Governor today received the resig- nation of N. B. Spears as member of the lower house of the General Assembly of Alabama MT. Spears gives. no reason for his resignation. He is contesting the seat of Hon. John l.. Burnett in the na- tional Congress, however, and 1t is pos sibly because of this contest that the resignation Is sent in.
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
Have You Rheumatism? Do You Ha ye
 Bladder or Uric Acid Trouble?
To Prove What SWAMP.ROOT, the Great Kidney and Bladder Remedy, Will Do for YOU, All Our Readers May Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail.
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Pain or dull ache in the back is unmis- Natures timely warning to show you that the track of health is not clear
 If these danger signals are unheeded more serious results are sure to follow; Brights disease, which is the worst form of kidney trouble. may steal upon you.
 The mild and the extraordinary, effect of the worldfamous kidney and bladder remedy, pr. Kilmers Swamp-Root, is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distress ing cases A trial will convince anyone and you may have sample bottle free, by mail
 Backacne and Urinary Trouble.
 Among the many famous cures of Swamp-Root investigated by The Age Herald the one we publish today for the benefit of our readers, speaks in the high est terms of the wonderful curative properties of this great kidney remedy sDr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y.
 Gentlemen:-When l wrote you last March for a. sample bottle of Swan D. Root my wife was a great sufferer from backache, rheumatism and urinary trouble. After trying the sample bottle, she bought a large bottle here at the drug store. That did her so much good she bought more. The effect of Swamp Root was wonderful and almost imme- diate. She has felt no return of the old trouble since. F. THOMAS.
 311 Northampton St., Buffalo, N Y.
 October, 1901.
 Lame back is only one symptom of kid ney trouble-one of many. Other symp- toms showing that you need Swamp Root are, obliged to pass water often dur Ing the day and to get up many times at night, inability to hold your urine,
The age-herald., 1901-11-26

J. T. Vansant of Paris, Ky The house was beautifully decorated for the oc- casion and all of Tuscaloosa's society ladies were guests of Mrs. Somerville
 At recent meeting of the Tuscaloosa County Baptist Association the evecu- tive committee was instructed to put a missionary In the field to look after the interests of the churches belonging to the association and particularly to help build up the churches in the weak places in it's territory. The executive committee has selected Rev. s. O. Y. Ray for this work. He will have his family reside at Northport, just across the river from Tuscaloosa, and will make that place his headquarters for his work.
 Two very enjoyable dances will be given here this week. On tomorrow evening the L. T. F. Club will entertain with a german at their club rooms in the First National Bank building, and the following evening the annual ball of the Woodmen of the World will be given.
 Dr. w. M. Faulk has returned from a stay of several months in New York where he has been taking a post-gradu- ate course of lectures and has resumed his work at the Bryce Hospital.
 The Mobile and Ohio pay car reaches here tomorrow and will devote the day to paying off the force employed be- tween Artesia and Montgomery.
 Hon. S. A. Hobson of Woodstock was in the city today. He has just returned from Clarke County, where he Is inter- ested in oil lands. Mir. Hobson, in con- nection with Dr. c. B. Grove, owns four or five thousand acres of coal lands in Alabama and control more. Captain L. Y. Dean of Opelika has been in the city day or two on in- surance business.
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
SELMA BOYS HAVE
 A NARROW ESCAPE
JUMP ON A CAR GOING DOWN AN INCLINED PLANE AND ONE IS RUN OVER, BUT ESCAPES, UNI HURT.

Selma, November 25.-(Special)-At the the city has erected an inclined system of tram cars to haul gravel to the top of the bluff to be used in paving it's streets, two young boys narrowly missed accidents yesterday.
 Every Sunday afternoon between twen- ty and thirty boys of ages ranging from to IA years, make a practice of show ing the cars half up the incline and then at the word all piling into the car and riding to the bottom.
 Yesterday they hit upon the plan of us- ing the loose end of the cable to haul the car farther up the hill. At given word a boy was to pull the pin that coupled the car to the cable, but in his haste to get on the car he failed to unloosen it, and the car started down the incline dragging the cable with it. When the end of the cable was reached, the car stopped with a sudden jerk that threw every boy headlong onto the gravelled bar. That some of them were not killed or maimed is a wonder.
 This escape did not seem to dampen their ardor for riding and the car was again pukhedssup the hill This time a young son of eS-Tax-Assessor I. W. Bar ker attempted to step on the car as 1t started on Stise track, and the car passed above his body, although there hardly seemed space enough beneath the car to allow a chicken to crawl under it.
 The city authorities are to take the mat ter in hand sand put stop to the prac- tice. s1x
 There was a small fire this morning In the railroad Y. M. c. A. building in East Alabama street. The place caught from a defective fue, and but for the prompt re- sponse of the fire department much dam age might have resulted. When the bell rang announcing the fire, Secretary War ner was up town making the first pay ment of the association on the building. the same having lately been purchased.
 Hon. Fred NM Blackman. son of the assgnees of the firm of Houser & Vol soncroft of Arniston, the contractors in charge of the erection of the new Meth odist church, was in Selma today set ting the affairs of the two firms. It is un- derstood that the assgnees will complete the work contracted for in this city.
 The case of John Wells, a negro charged with murder, has been set for Monday next before Justice Lloyd. Wells stabbed another negro named Chapman Benson last June. Benson promised to get we'll and Wells was fined s10 in the Mayor & Court which he paid. Afterwards Benson died and Wells was captured in Birming- ham by Sheriff Burgin and sent back to Selma
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
COMPLETES PLANS
 FOR NEW RAILROAD.
Extending Mobile, Jackson and
 Kansas City Road
NEW CAR SHOPS AT MOBILE
Over $soo,ooo Will Be Spent in Build inas and Terminal Work, Says Colonel Merrill, Presi-
 dent of the Road.

Mobile, November 25.-(Special )-Col. Frank B. Merrill. president of the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad, has just returned from New York HeSmade the following statement to an Age-Herald correspondent tonight:
 Arrangements have been made and completed for the purchase of the King ston and Central Mississippi Railroad, and the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad will now build north from a point near Augusta, Miss, and intersect the Kingston and Mississippi Central Railroad at Laurel and extend its line to Memphis.
 ''The financial arrangements for build this road have been completed and con tracts for the work will be awarded within the next thirty days. AThe i'm provements at the terminals at Mobile which have been started, will be finished as soon as a decision is reached in the ejectment suit of the city of Mobile against the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad
 Shops will be erected at the terminals at Frascati for the building and repair ing of cars and other equipment, the shops having a capacity for building ten freight cars per day. This means much for Mobile. Over 000 will be spent in this city by the road within the next few months.N Docks of large capacity will be built, besides opening up a new trunk line to the West, which will furnish a new trade to Mobile. This extension will open up two hundred miles of almost virgin timber lands, and also brings Mobile in direct connection with the delta and prairie lands of North Missis- sippi, great cotton growing country"
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
BESSEMER

Bessemer, November 25.-(Special.)-W. S. Eidge and Mrs. Jessie Fraser will be married tomorrow night. After the cer- emony there VIII be a banquet and dance at the city hs Il.
 The supper to have been given for the benefit of the public library at the city hall Tuesday right has been postponed until Wednesday night. An elaborate menu at modei ate prices will be served. The proceeds will be used for the pur- chg SC of new books.
 The following ladies will assist in serv- ing: Mesdamee w. H. Phillips, W. K Smith, H. w. Crook, Mary C. Bars Will liam H. T. Judson. Mrs. T. T. Huey. Mrs. H. c. Waller. Mrs. J. A. Pitcher. assisted by the prettiest and most attractive girls in the ,ity.
 he Rev. George w Read left this morning for Anniston. where he goes to attend tho annual conference of the Methodist oh. He will be absent a week.
 An organ recital will be held at the First Methodise church tomorrow night
 Miss Ethel Clifford returned to Chatta- ncoga tonight sfter a short visit to Mrs. Grace Judson. M
 New uniforms have arrsv. d for the To. cal police force. who will wear then. tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1901-11-26

smarting or irritation in passing, brick dust or sediment in the urine, catarrh of the bladder, uric acid. constant head ache dizziness, sleeplessness, nervous ness, irregular heart-beating, rheuma- tism, bloatlng. irritability. worn-out feel ing, lack of ambition. loss of flesh, sal low complexion.
 If your water when allowed to remain undisturbed in a glass or bottle for twen- ty-four hours forms a sediment or set ting, or has a cloudy appearance, 1t is evidence that your kidneys and bladder need immediate attention.
 In taking Swamp Root you afford nat ural help to Nature, for Swamp-Root is the most perfect healer and gentle aid to the kidneys that Is known to medical science
 Swamp-Root is the great discovery of Dr. Kilmer, the eminent kidney and blc d. der specialist. Hospitals use 1t with won derful success in both slight and severe cases. Doctors recommend 1t to their patients and use 1t in their own families, because they recognize in Swamp Root the greatest and most successful remedy.
 If you have the slightest symptom of kidney or bladder trouble, or if there is a trace of 1t fin your family history. send at once to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton. N. Y., who will gladly send you free by mail, immediately, without cost to you, sample bottle of Swamp-Root and a book of wonderful Swamp-Root testimonials. Be sure to say that you read this gener- ous offer in the Birmingham Daily Age Herald.
 If you are already convinced that SwampRoot is what you need. you can purchase the regular fifty-cent and one dollar size bottles at drug stores. Don't make any mistake, but remember tho name, Swamp-Root, pr. Kiimer's Swamp Root, and the address. Binghamton, N. Y.
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
4 STRONG LETTER TO OR. HALL

Stevenson, Ala. June 6. 1901. Dear Sir: T have been great sufferer from bladder trouble for two years and my case was of a very serious nature compelling me to have several painful and dangerous operations. I have also taken many different remedies; taken Swamp Root three years. Warmers Sale cure two years. and they only gave temporary reliefY
 After having two operations and pre- pairing for the third. I saw your Texas Wonder advertised, and purchased a bot tie. And I got almost immediate relief, and have continued to improve every since.
 My doctors said my bladder had grow ed together in three places. and I was suffering almost death. No man living can say more than I can say for your Texas Wonder. And call 1t Worlds Wonder and I hope all who suffers will give a trial
 Wishing you success. am.
 Yours Truly,
 W. c. DANIEL. Sold by all druggists. P O. Box 62s. St Louis. Mo.
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
PRATT CITY
Rumored That MT. Dryer Will Succeed
 A. J. Reilly.

Pratt City, November 25.-(Special)-A number of Pratt City people have been much exercised today concerning the whereabouts of John Leer. It was thought at first that he was lost. and later that he had fallen into the reser- voir on Catholic hill A number of let ters and packages found nearby leading to this supposition When the lake was about to be dragged the young man put in his appearance
 At the regular mine workers meeting Saturday morning in the city hall, nine delegates were elected to the state con- vention, which will meet at Bessemer in a short time. Pratt City is untitled to thirty-five delegates In the state con vention, but nine are deemed all that Is necessary.
 The Rev. J. R. Turner leaves tomor- row for Anniston to attend the ses- sions of the conference of North Ala bama. It Is the earnest desire of the members of MT. Turner's congregation and the people of Pratt City in general that he be returned to this field, and 1t is more than likely that he will be returned as he now has the building of the new church ediflce under headway
 The ladies of the Mission Society will give an entertainment at the home of Mrs. T. B. Boring tomorrow evening from to Il o'clock The ladies have arranged something new and novel for the entertainment of the guests and light refreshments will be served. No admission will be charged but free will offering will be taken for the cause of missions.
 The Sunbeam Sosiety of the Baptist church will give an entertainment at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wood Thanksgiving evening Light refresh ments will be served and there will be an admission fee of ten cents. The chil- dren are cordially invited.
 It is rumored that Mir. Dryer of Blue Creek will succeed A. J. Reilly as min ing engineer for the Pratt division of the T. c. I. Co.
 The City Council met at the city hall tonight.
 The Rev. W. A. Huey visited the Bap- tist church yesterday morning in the in- terest of securing funds for a monument for the Rev. A. J. Waldrop, who was clerk and moderator of the Baptist As sociation for about fifty years, and
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
rheumatism

Rheumatic pains are the cries of protest md distress from tortured muscles, aching Joints and excited nerves. The blood has been poisoned by the accumulation of waste matter in the system, and can no longer supply the pure and health sustain Ing food they require. The whole system teels the effect of this acid poison; and not until the blood has been purified and brought back to healthy condition will the aches and pains cease.
 Mrs. James Kcll, of 7o7 Ninth street. N. E., Washington, D. C., writes as follows, IA few months ago had an attack of Sciatic Rheuma,
The age-herald., 1901-11-26

served the Baptist people faithfully in that capacity.
 E. w. Taylor has recovered from sew eral weeks illness with fever and Is able to resume his duties with the No- Ian Mining Company.
 Mrs. w. B. Wilkerson of Memphis Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. D. M. B. Hassler.
 w. s. Gulley of Livingston is visiting relatives and friends in Pratt City.
 MT. and Mrs. T. M. Dyer of Birming- ham were the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Lon Abernathy, yesterday.
 w S. Scott, W. J. Worthington and Dr. Lawson of Birmingham were the guests of MT. and Mrs. Frank Jefries yesterday.
 The fire alarm was turned in twice today. first from the home of Mrs. Frank Hagan in Third street, and the second time from Mrs. Dowing's on East High lands. Both proved to be small blazes and were extinguished before much dam age was done.
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
Traders Submit Accounts.

Washington. November 25.-A party of traders from the Osage Indian reserva- tion in Oklahoma today submitted tc Commissioner Jones their accounts with involved Indians, covering. in most cases a period of years. The traders will have hearings here with a view to the ulti- mate payment out of the Osage annuity and pasturage funds. All the claims will be carefully examined.
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
ALABAMA DEATHS.
William G. Davis.

Athens. November 25.-(Special.) )-Wil- liam G. Davis, for many years the lead ing lumberman in this county. died at his residence yesterday afternoon. after an illness of one day. He was found in his room in the evening unconscious. He was given every attention but never ral- lied. He was for many years a success ful railroad man, but of late years has been in the milling business in Athens.
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
Jewel

Pratt City, November 25.-(Special.)- Jewel May, the three-year-old child of Mrs. W. E. Shores. died Saturday night after several days illness. and was buried in the Pratt City cemetery at o'clock Sunday afternoon. The father of the child. Mir. w. E. Shores, died only a few months ago of consumption.
The age-herald., 1901-11-26

Guard your kidneys; the health of the body depends on those small but impor- tant organs. They extract uric acid from the blood which if allowed to re- main in the system would cause dropsy and Brights disease. Prickley Ash Bit ters is a successful kidney tonic; it heals and strengthens the kidneys. regulates the liver, stimulates the stomach and digestion, cleanses the bowels. It will prevent or cure Brights disease
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
Charged With Shooting Three Men.

Guthrie, o. T., November 25.-Willard Sharum, a cotton buyer, was placed in jail at Saltwater today charged with the shooting of Harry Spears,Jsck Jones and Eugene Nady at Ripley, Oklahoma. Nady Is fatally wounded It is alleged Sharum lost money in a poker game and in at tempting to shoot Charles Crater, the manager of the place. struck the three bystanders
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
ATHENS

Athens. November 25.-(Special) )-The father of Norman Andrews. who was shot and killed by w. T. Calvin last week. has sworn out a warrant for Calvin. charg- ing shim with murder, and has employed Hon. T. c. Mcclellan to prosecute him in the courts. The preliminary trial is set for December 2.
 The preliminary trial of Tom McLemora has been set for Tuesday in this place before Judge Horton. McLemora is charged with killing Dick Chambers which he does not deny, but claims he acted in self-defense.
 The fight Is on for the position of post postmaster. The present incumbent, Dr. S. H. York, has the endorsement of every professional man in the town with one exception, of every county officer with one exception, and of nine-tenths of the business men of the town. and large number of the patrons of the office. They ask that the President re-appoint him.
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
Jonestown. Miss. Burns.

Memphis. November 25.-Jonestown, Miss, was practically destroyed by fire this morning. Fourteen stores and six residences were burned. The total loss will be about $75,OOO. The origin of the fire is not yet known.
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
TUSCALOOSA.

Tuscaloosa, November 25.-(Special. J. One of the most enjoyable afternoon teas ever given in Tuscaloosa was that rendered by Mrs. William G. Somerville last Saturday evening in honor of Mrs.
The age-herald., 1901-11-26

MT. Phil Owens of South Omaha writes: i: After suffering two years from an az gravated case of itching and protruding piles I was cured by single 50 cent package of the Pyramid Pile Cure pur- chased from a local druggist" For sale by all druggists. Little book Piles. Causes and Cure" mailed free. Pyramid Drug Co.,, Marshall Mich.
The age-herald., 1901-11-26

Think of the dirt and muo one brings into the house carrying in coal and wood. Avoid it by using a Gas Stove.
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
Orr-Bennett.

Bessemer, November 25.-(Special.)- James P. Orr, who holds a responsible position in the office of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad, arrived this morning with his bride, to whom he was married yesterday afternoon in Nashville.
The age-herald., 1901-11-26

lisfn In it's worst form. The pain was so intense that I became completely pros t-ated. The attack was an unusually severe one, and my condition was regard ed as being very danger pus. I was intended by one of the most able doc lors in Washington. who is also a member of the fac nlty of a leading medical eoliege here. He told me 10 continue his prescrip- lions a nd I wotiid get we'll
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
ALABAMA WEDDINGS.
HaWkins-Durban,

Bessemer, November 25.-(Special)- Miss Mamie Durham, daughter of MT. A. P. Durham, was married to MT Charles Harkins yesterday at the residence of the bride at Lipscomb
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
NoIan-E Eidge.

Bessemer, November 25.-(Special.)- Will Nolan and Mrs. Winnie Ridge, both of this city, were married yesterday in Birmingham. They are at home at the Hadden House.
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
CraWford-AIexander.

Bessemer, November 25.-(Special.)- William Crawford, an employe of J.. Marks, was married yesterday in Tus- caloosa to Miss Mollie Alexander. and came with his bride at once to Bessemer.
The age-herald., 1901-11-26
Court Hears Birmingham Cases.

Montgomery. November 25.-(Special.) J. The Supreme Court took up the Birming- ham division today. Many prominent members of the bar from over the divis- ion are here. No decisions were rendered today.
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The ceremony took place at the residence of Dr.. J. D. Barbee of Vauxhall street. Mrs. Orr was Miss Jennie A. Bennett, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Bennett of Chicago.
The age-herald., 1901-11-26

The Age-HeraId will attempt to de. tect those buying coupons from agents or newsboys, and will decline to count Gch coupons in the Piano contest.