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The age-herald., 1901-01-26
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

Montgomery, January 25--(Special)- )-The Supreme Court adjourned today. The reg ular time of meeting is on February f, but on account of that day being John Marshall day the court named February as the day the court will convene.
 The following opinions were rendered.
 Mcclellan, C. J-Dreyfus Bros. ct ali, vs. c. H. Davis appeal from Montgomery Circuit Court reversed and remanded.
 Per curam.-Drum and Ezekiel vs. R. F. Bryan, appeal from Crenshaw Chancery Court, motion to amend appeal granted. J. B. Scott & Bro. vs. W. J. Holland, ap- peal from Crenshaw Circuit Court. Mo- ton to amend appeal granted, motion to dismiss appeal denied. Southern Railway Company vs. Birmingham, Selma and New Orleans Railroad Company, appeal from DallaA Probate Court. Motion to be al- lowed to confess specified errors denied.
The age-herald., 1901-01-26
AT FIRST GLANCE
1t Would Appear That Local Remedies Would be Best for Cure of Catarrh

It would seem at first glance that catarrh being a disease of the mucous membrane that salves, sprays, etc., being applied di- rectly to the membranes of the nose and throat would be the most rational treat ment, but this has proven not to be true.
 The mucous membrane Is made and re- paired from the blood and catarrh is a blood disease, and any remedy to make a permanent cure must act on the blood, and when the blood is purified from catar- rhal poison, the secretions from the mucous membrane will become natural and healthy.
 In this climate thousands of people seem scarcely ever free from some form of ca tarrh; 1t gets better at times, but each win ter becomes gradually deeper seated and af- ter time the sufferer resigns himself to it as necessary evil.
 Catarrh cures are almost as numerous as catarrh sufferers, but are nearly all so in- convenient and ineffective as to render their use nuisance, nearly as annoying as ca tarrh itself; anyone who has used douches, sprays and powders will bear witness to their inconvenience and failure to really cure.
 There are a number of excellent internal remedies for catarrh, but probably the best and certainly the safest, is a new remedy, composed of Eucalyptol, Hydrastis, San guinaria and other valuable catarrh speci- fics.
 This remedy is in tablet form, pleasant to the taste and sold by druggists under the name of StuartS Catarrh Tablets, and any one suffering from catarrh may use these tablets with absolute assurance that they contain no cocaine, opiate nor any poison ous mineral whatever.
 leading druggist in Albany speaking of catarrh cures, says: T have sold various catarrh cures for years, but have never sold any which gave such general satsfac- tion as Stuart's Catarrh Tablets. They con- tain in pleasant, concentrated form all the best and latest catarrh remedies, and ca tarrh sufferers who have used touches, sprays and salves, have been astonished at the quick relief and permanent results ob- tained after weeks use of Stuarts Ca- tarrh Tablets All druggists sell full sized packages for fifty cents.
The age-herald., 1901-01-26
"A BRIGHT HOME MAKES MERRY HEART" JOY TRAVELS ALONG WITHe
 SAPOL 10
A WONDERFUL INVENTION

They cure dandruff, hair falling, heads ache, etc, yet costs the same as an orr dnary comb. Whats that? Why, Dr. Whites Electric Comb. The only pat, ented Comb in the world People, everywhere it has been introduced, arc wild with delight. You simply comb your hair each day and the comb does the rest. This wonderful comb is sim. ply unbreakable, and is made so that it is absolutely impossible to break on cut the hair. Sold on a written guaran. tee to give perfect satisfaction in every respect. Send stamps for one. Ladiess size soc; gents size 35c. Live men and women wanted everywhere to intro. duce this article. Sells on sight. Agents are wild with success. Address D. N. Rose, Gen Mgr, Decatur, III.
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The age-herald., 1901-01-26
BESSIE M ER.
Budget of News Items from the Marvel
 City.

Bessemer January 25.-(Special)-J Palligroski, employed at the rolling mill, accidentally fell into the bar mill pit last night and broke his leg.
 E. B. Canoles, proprietor of the Grand Hotel, will be succeeded on the first of the months by Mrs. Cowan of Birmingham, who has leased the hotel.
 Mayor Tom T. Huey returned this even- ing from Brunswick, Ga., where he went as a delegate to the convention called to consider the building of the Brunswick and Birmingham road. Mayor Huey reports the convention great success and that there is plenty of money for the building of the road. The prospects seem bright for the roads passing through Bessemer.
 Mrs George T. Whitehead, who has been very i'll for two weeks, lies at the point Of death at her home in Sixth avenue.
 Miss Bessie Dexter of Birmingham is spending several days with Mrs. George II. Stevenson.
 Miss Louise Perkins of Birmingham is the guest of Miss Pearl Parsons.
The age-herald., 1901-01-26
THE GRAND JURY GETS IN ITS WORK Returns a Large Number of
 Indictments. JURY OUT IN MURDER CASE Plaintiff Wants $25,ooo for Leg-c. R. OdeII Admitted to Practice Law. A Quiet Day in the Various
 Courts.
JURY OUT IN MURDER CASE

The following indictments were returned yesterday by the Grand Jury:
 Grand larceny: Nose Mann, Pink Cald- well, two cases Tom Rutledge and George Gray, George Judge, Jim Alexander
 Burglary and grand larceny Will White alias Ephriam Marlin two cases; Country Jim Frank Town, Frank Jackson, Will White alias Ephriam Marin, Willis Will jams alias John Williams.
 False pretences: West Johnson alias Less Johnson.
 Assault with intent to murder: A. c. Hartrampf, Charley Johnon.
 Robbery: Andrew Carter.
 Grand larceny and receiving stolen prop erty: Alice Williams, Sylvester Washing ton, Joe Floyd, two cases; Queene Ware
 Forgery in the second degree: Wess Johnson alias Less Johnson, Jim Alexan- def
 Assault with intent to rape and assault with intent to murder: Lawrence Wake field.
 Circuit Court.
 In the Circuit Court the case of John M DuBose against the Bessemer Land and Improvement Company is still on trial
 John w. Carnes has filed suit against the Franklin Mining Company for S25OOO damages for personal injuries. Plalntlft lost his leg in an accident
 c. L. Odell of Bessemer was admitted to practice law.
 Criminal Court.
 In the first division of the Criminal Court the trial of Elijah A. Price for the killing of John Highsmith at Brookside, in 1889, was resumed, and the evidence concluded. The case went to the jury late in the af- ternoon. They had not reached a verdict up to the hour of adjournment but may bring in one this morning In the second division bonds were for feited in the cases of John Mcdonald, John Shields, Will Maley, J. K. Brown and George Esler. Carrie Coachman was found not guilty, and the cases against J. w. Higgs, Jeff Moseley and W. w. Walker were mol pressed. City Court. In the first division of the City Court the | case of Charles l.. King vs. A. N. Lacey is | still on trial.
 In the second division N. H. Short has | filed suit for divorce against B. G. Short | on the ground of voluntary abandonment. Court Items. Marriage licenses were isuued to Thomas 1 M Nail and Mahala Franklin, Ira Han | cock and Ada Vines, George w. Herring | and Mary Jane Mehury. A deed was filed from the Ensley Land | Company to J. R. Vail, 12-26-00 lot B. block | 3; lot 8, block 2, 4th add. to Ensley $l55O. petition in bankruptcy was filed by William Davis.
The age-herald., 1901-01-26
HOUSE ADOPTS CONFERENCE
 REPORT ON ARMY BILL.

Washington, January 25.-The House to- day adopted the conference report upon the army organization bill. The contest over it was brief, MT. Hull, chairman of the military affairs committee, preventing pro- longed debate. The debate was chiefly not able for a short exchange between MT. Richardson, the minority leader and MT Hay, Democrat of Virginia, a member of the conference committee, who reproached the Democratic leader for not making a fight for temporary army when the bill was originally before the House. The naval appropriation bill was finally passed today and also seventy-seyen private pension bills.
The age-herald., 1901-01-26
VERDICT OF $4O,OOO
 AGAINST A. t. s.
Mrs. WiIds Gets Big Judgment In the Tuscaloosa County
 Court

Tuskaloosa, January 25.-(Special) )-The
 damage suit of Mrs. Bettie Wilds against
 the Alabama Great Southern Railroad came
 to end in the Tuscaloosa County Court
 last night, the jury returning a verdict in
 favor of the plaintiff for $40,00O. The case
 was given to the jury about o'clock last
 night and in about two hours time
 dict was reached. Mrs. Wilds brought the
 suit as the executor of the estate of Will
 jam H. Wilds, her husband, who was killed
 by an A. G. S. freight last September at
 the oil mill crossing in this place.
 The next case on the docket of the
 County Court if the damage suit of Mrs.
 w. F. Melton against the Alabama Great
 Southern for s5OOO Mrs. Meltons nervous
 system, it is alleged, was deranged as a
 result of accident which happened to
 train which she was a passenger about a year ago.
 Rumors of industrial enterprise for Tus- County Court is the damage suit of Mrs.
 latest, which has been mentioned in a casau1 way way in these dispatches, is the
 one to the effect that a furnace will be
 erected in the northern portion of the
 county. H. F. Dabardeleben has contract ed for the Charles Smallwood tract of 1040 acres which he has secured in the nature
 of a combined lease and purchase, the pur-
 chase price being s475 per acre, should he conclude to only lease he takes the tract at per cent of the total per annum. Other very valuable land adjoining this tract has
 been purchased outright for $10 per acre. Should the furnace be built it is said a track will be run from it to the Warrior River, distance of four or five miles, thus giving such a furnace the benefit of water route to the sea.
 The Mobile and Ohio Railrad also has surveying party in the field in Tuskaloosa County. There has been talk for some time that this road will build into Brook wood, thus tapping the mineral section of this county This is the second third party that he has been the last few months for the M. and. O.
 The case of Mrs w. F. Melton against
 the Alabama Great Southern Railroad for $5OOO damages for injuries to her nervous system sustained in a wreck some time ago, came up for trial today. After the case had progressed for something over an hour a compromise effected by which Mrs. Melton will receive $500 damages from the company.
The age-herald., 1901-01-26
PRATT CITY.
Many Items of Nc.ys from the Prosper.
 ous Mining City.

Pratt City, January 24.-(Special. )-There will be a grand celebration of the 142d an- niversary of Burns birthday tonight at the City Hall under the auspices of the Gale donian Club of Pratt City. The Southern Concert Band will furnish the music At Wylam there will also be celebration by the Caledonian Club of that city
 MT. and Mrs. c. B. Lentz will entertain friends this evening complimentary to their sister, Miss Lentz of Mobile who is their guest
 The regular meeting of the Woman's Club was held this afternoon with Mrs. Job Going After the regular routine of club business was finished the members en- joyed an interesting programme of James Whitcomb Riley, his life and writings Three recitations selected from his child poems, gracefully rendered by little Misses Myrtle Russell, Maude Boring and Clyde McPherson, were pleasant features of the meeting.
 Miss Idene Key of Woodlawn is the guest this evening of Mrs Mattie Mitchell
 T. J. erry of Tuskaloosa Is visiting Colonel ard Mrs. Lee.
 Misses Greet of Huntsville and Eggleston of Birmingham will be the guests of MT. and Miss Pou tomorrow evening. Miss Pou will entertain her visitors by getting up mining party in their honor.
 The entertainment given last night by the Baptist ladies was a delightful social success. The vitascope exhibition under the management of Harry Gammell was thoroughly enjoyed. Miss Inman's piano solo added much to the pleasure of the evening. Other features were a vocal se- lection by Miss Clara Maxim and songs by Neill Hutchings, Frazer and Will Kenze. Miss Willie Wakefield was the accompa- mist
 There were memorial exercises at the public schools here today in honor of Queen Victoria
The age-herald., 1901-01-26
NEGRO MYSTERlOUSLY SHOT.
Was Walking to EnsIey When Struck
 By Bullets.


 Ensley, January 25.-(Special.)-A negro man giving his name as William Connor was shot twice through the body early this morning near the K. c. Railway crossing while walking to Ensley. He was not ia tally hurt and managed to get to town without any assistance. There is no clue as to who did the shooting.
 There was a slight breakdown in the rod mill this afternoon which delayed the work ings of the mill for several hours. The mill will probably be repaired in time for starting up during the night.
 Mr. G. H. Schuler is quite ill at his home in Birmingham.
 MT. Joe Dunn, shearman at the steel plant, met with an accident few days ago, in which his ankle was wrenched, and he has been unable to resume work.
 In a row in a wineroom near the Bell Top saloon about o'clock tonight a negro woman by the name of Nina from Sheffield was seriously stabbed.
The age-herald., 1901-01-26
ATHENS.
Smallpox Situation Greatly Improved by
 Health Officer.

Athens, January 25. - Especially = The very greatly improved during the past ten days by the strict work of the county health officer and the county officials. Out of the large number of cases that were in this county two weeks ago most of them are well and not death has occurred. There has been no spread of the disease dn this place from the case tlgat was dis covered here two weeks ago, and all ex- citement has died out
 The question of adding another large building to the Athens Female College is now being considered by the board of trustees. The college is filled to overflow ing, and others are clamoring for adms- sion, but the president has not place to put them. The school was never so full in its history, and without a new building it will be seriously handicapped. President Davis assures the board of trustees that with room he can put three hundred young women here for the next term, opening in October.
 The Baptist in this place will begin the
 The Baptists in this place will begin the old building has been torn down and the brick cleaned and the work of rebuilding will be commenced as soon as a contractor can be secured.
 The people of Athens are clamoring for a new passenger station in this place and the Louisville and Nashville authorities have the matter under consideration at this time, with the prospects fair for Ath- ems to get her desire. This place has long been in need of a passenger station, hay ing always had to use the freight depot.
The age-herald., 1901-01-26
UNITED MINE WORKERS Soundedd Death knell to Brotherhood of Hoistina Engineers.

Indianapolis, January 25.-The delegates to the national convention of the United Mine Workers of America declined at the afternoon session to enter into an agree ment with the national brotherhood of hoisting engineers.
 The action of the convention in all prob- ability sounds the death knell of the Ma tional Brotherhood of Hoisting Engineers, as it is not believed the union is strong enough to withstand the strong opposition developed at the convention.
The age-herald., 1901-01-26
National Freight Commission.

Washington, January 25.-Representative H. c. Smith of Michigan today introduced a bill for a national freight commission" and to fix, adjust and regulate freight rates. The commisson is to be composed of twelve life members, who are to have general supervision, regulation and classi- fication of freight the fixing of per cent di- vision on freight rates between various railroads, etc.
The age-herald., 1901-01-26
Nearo Brakeman Killed.

Mountainsboro, January 25.-(Special.)- Wade Hill colored brakeman an en ex- tra N. c. & St L. freight train, fell from the top of a car near here today and was instantly killed, being ground to pieces by the entire train passing over him.
The age-herald., 1901-01-26
Professor venabIe Appointed.

Washington, January 25.-The President has appointed commissioners to test and examine the weight and f1neness of the coins reserved at the several hints during the calendar year 1900. Among them is Prof. F. P. Venable of the University of North Carolina.
The age-herald., 1901-01-26
Baby Burned to Death.

Gadsden, January 25.-(Speciaq )-Walter Price and wife, who live near here, went from home for a while and left their g. months-old baby lying on the bed by the fire; when they returned they found the bed on fire and the baby burned to death
The age-herald., 1901-01-26

For straight whiskies go to Dunker's Saloon, 2O8-2lO N. 2Oth street, between End and 3rd avenues. Our leading brands: Sam Clay, Paris Club, Peacock, sl.00 per quart.
The age-herald., 1901-01-26
cnanoe in Schedule Via Southern By.

Effective January IS, train No. 36 for Alt lanta, Charlotte, Lynchburg, Washington. New York and all points East, leaves Birmingham at 4:1O p. m. Train No. 35 ar- riyes Birmingham 12:0O noon. For further information apply to Passenger Ofice No. aO19 First avenue. c. E. Jackson, Travel ing Passenger Agent.
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The age-herald., 1901-01-26
BELLE ELLEN.
Fred L. Schober and Miss Estelle Steph'
 ems Married at Montgomery.

Belle Ellen, January 25.-(Special. )-Mr. Fred L. Schober, clerk in the commissary here. yesterday evening was married to Miss Estelle Stephens of Montgomery. The wedding couple returned today from the capital city and were heartily welcomed by MT Schober's many friends. At MT. R. B Ragsdale's home they were honored with an interesting ntertainment, receiving the congratulations and best wishes of the CO., laborers of MT. Schober in the company store.
The age-herald., 1901-01-26
Forecast for Alabama

Washington, January 25.-Alabama fore cast: Fair Saturday; warmer except in ex- treme southern portions; northerly winds becoming variable, light to fresh on the coast. Sunday fair
The age-herald., 1901-01-26
THE WEATHER

Highest temperature 54; lowest tempera ture, 30; average temperature, fl.
 BEN. M. JACOBS, Station Agent. U. s. Weather Bureau.
The age-herald., 1901-01-26

books at publishers wholesale SCHOOL prices. Dewberry's Book Store, First avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-01-26

ncc. and school stationery at Dewber- OfflCe rvs Book Store.
Evening star., 1901-05-07
TWO PHASES OF HISTORY
PAPERS READ BEFORE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA SOCIETY.
Beginning of Organized Botanic Ac.
tivity in WashinGtOn-Event of
Fifty Years Ago.

There Il large attendance at the
meeting of the Columbia Historical Society
held last evening in the banquet hall of
the Shoreham The president of the So
ciety, Mr.. John y. kasson, occupied the
chair. Two papers of value and interest
as Illustrating phases of the past of the
District Of Columbia We're read. and after
discussion of each paper the society ad
journed for the usual summer vacation
which ends the first Monday in November
Mr.. Frederick V. COVile who is at the
head of the division of botany of the Agri-
cultural Department. and who has won dis
tinction in that science read the first pa
per. which traced the beginning of organ
/ lied botanic activity in the District. 1t
proved to be an admirable instance of care
ful historic research. At the outset Mr.
ColviIle acknowledged his Indebtedness to
Prof. Lester +. Ward for placing at his
disposal the literature of the subject that
had come into the latter's possession. Prof.
Ward is the author of the flora of the Dis
trict which was issued in 1850, after an in
| terval of fifty years from the appearance
of the flora prepared by J. a Brereton
Mr.. Covillc called attention to the first
publication of flora of the District in a
book which was written by u. Il. Warden
and printed in Paris in 1916 IN the year
1907 came the organization of the Washing
ton Botanical Society. which continued in
existence for about nine years. The re-
suit of the work of this organization was
a printed list Of plants found in the Dis
triCt, which came from the press in 1919
\ more complete fora was published in
1870 under the name of J. A. Brereton
| but due. Mr.. COville thought, largely to
the work done by the society.
DIR. Sundcriand's Paper.
The next paper was read by Rev DR..
Byron Sunderland, which gave the authors s
recollections of the city during the Years
1S5o-I5. DR.. Sunderland came to this city
in the trst-named year to assume the pas
torate of the First Presbyterian Church.
At first he lived at the National Hotel.
appeared among the guests and resulted in
many deaths. In referring to this incident,
which is known as the National Hotel
poisoning DIR. Sunderland said the cause
was never definitely established.
The writer's account of the city it ap-
peared to him fifty years ago made a pic
ture of a Struggling village that was rec
ogniz"d correct by those whose memories
go back that far. He spoke of the people
of those days. especially of the ministers of
the local churches, and of the officials of
tn" city government.
DR.. Sunderland gave evidence of the
power. which is by no means usual, of re-
calling with considerable vividness. as well
mnuteness of detail scenes and events
of many years ago.
Before adiOUTning President kasson re-
ferred to the past year one of the most
successful in the history of the society. and
expressed the hope that with the increased
interest and enlarged membership the i'm
portant work before the society would be
the more successfully prosecuted during
the coming year.
Evening star., 1901-05-07
Carpets cleaned. Stumph Bedding Co, 7&1
Advertisement
Hancock Command. L, v, L.

Hancock Regiment, No. 1, Union Eeter-
ans Union, held an unusually interesting
meeting at its hall in Society Temple last
night, Col. Frank 7. Howe presiding. 1t
was decided to hold an open meeting on the
2oth instant. when there will be good
speakers who will explain the principles
OF the order and an entertaining literary
and musical program 1t was urged that
all the members attend the memorial SER
mon to be preached especially for this order
at touhdry NJ. E. Church on the morning
of Sunday the Goth instant, and also that
as many as could possibly make 1t con-
Fen1ent, be present at the memorial SER
mon for the G. A. r. at Metropolitan NJ.
r. Church on the evening of that day.
Stirring addresses We're delivered by Gen.
Dyrenforth, the comma nder-in- chief of the
order, who spoke of the political effect the
Union Veteran Union was having in several
states. particularly in Illinois; Gen. Hayes,
who told of the discrimination that was
made against the veterans of the war Of
the rebellion In the government depart
ments; Major VIM. Howard Mills, Capt
o. w. Beach and Col. John Middleton and
Mr.. Beaumont
Evening star., 1901-05-07

The body Of James Fontroy, the small
culored boy who Was drowned in the river
near the foot of street yesterday after
noon, was recovered by members of the
crew of the police boat. Emergency Hos
lital PHYSICIANS were sent for. but they
We're unable 10 restore the boys life as he
had been in the water fully twenty MIN
Ut@s before his body was recovered
The lad went To the river front yester-
day from school. and while watching some
boys fishing he fell into the water. Coroner
N@vitt gave a certificate Of accidental
death in the case and the body was turn
cd over 10 the boys mother, who lives
al l-i6 Union court.