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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-10
Puzzled bv His Discovery.
New York Evening P0st)

tNcW YORK Evening IOsL1
At the table on an incoming liner on 4
recent trip one of the first cabin passen-
gers found in an oyster one of the tiny
seed pearls which look almost exactly like
bird shot Apparently the formation Of
pearls was a mystery to him, for he ex-
amined the thing curiously. picked K up
gingerly and laid il on the tablecloth for
further investigation. Now. Il Is habit
ot cooks at sea 10 carry fisn hooks ifi
their rockets. and on this Trip b. a
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-10

curious coincidence, part OF a small hook
caught il piece of beefsteak that was
served 10 this particular passenger. AS
soon as his knife encountered the hard
object, he started. picked it out care
fully. and laid it beside his other find
on the cloth. Then he beckoned to the
waiter and confidentially whispered in
his ear: Il don't want TO be imDerti-
nent." he said. but would you mind tell
ing me where you shoot your oysters and
WHY you catch your steaks with a hook
and liner
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-10
Bill StaeeerAd Hin,

I was nearly overcome by gas
again, remarked the man who had
come In from the suburbs.
When did il occur2''
At The usual time When the com
pany rendered its blu
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-10
Doesn't that tel The story?

Automobile STAGES are to be intro
duced into the yellow stone park. II
they don't make the tame bears aud
other animals throw various kinds of
fits Wen never attempt another pre-
diction.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-10
LOT ".
Sale Price csc a Ward.

so pieces, among them Silk-facad
Pierolas, French Matlasse,
Priestley's Black Etamine and
5O-in. Black Sponged Chevlot
Serge; value up to S1.75. OQn
Go at, yard. ........-V VV
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-10

Perhaps it would be better to with
hold judgment as to the value of the
Danish West Indies gntil we ascertain
how much fun NE are going TO have
subduing the inhabitants.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-10
LOT III.
Sale Price 58c a yard.

25 pieces, including Black No
hair, Black Storm Sergss. Black
Silk Finished Henrietta and
Black Batiste; value up to Sl-OO
a yard. All go at, EQn
yard ......-...... vOV
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-10
Not in Her Line.

tffarptr's Bazar.l
But. oh. cant YOU learn 10 love nse-
No; I never could study
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-10

Here is a really shocking para graph
from the Clear Lake Review:
"A man at Seattle. Wash. on Friday
last adopted what was at once an ef-
fectual means OF suicide and OF conceal
ing his identity. by placing j stick of
dynamite in his mouth and applying a
fuse. Needless to say. he hasn't done
anything since and identification of the
remains will have 10 be deferred until
the day when the sea gives up its dead,
and a remnant sale is held in the land
that is fairer than this
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-10

The Lehi Banner warmly endorses Gov
ernOr Wells call for a convention of the
states irrigatOrS- II says:
There should be a large attendance.
Such a gathering of practical men should
accomplish much good for the farmers
of this state. 1t is a question Of vital
Importance and needs more active atten-
ton than it has been receiving. ANY
changes or improvements that can be
made TO benefit the farmer viii benefit
the whole state"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-10
At Notably Moderate Prices
LOT
Sale Price DOC a ward.

A fine line of Heavy Black Per
Gales and 36-in. wide Fancy
Broeades; regular, soc. 90n
All 60 at, a yard. ....... GOv
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-10

Don c. Johnson has again resumed the
editorship Of the Springville Independent.
Mr.. Johnson was a member of the lower
house of the last legislature and a valued
member of that body He Yields i
facile pen and under his regime the In
dependent may be depended upon TO take
and keep a high station in the ranks Of
the state press. In his SalutatOry Mr..
johnson says the Independent will not
belle its name. II will be independent in
politics and neutral in religion.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-10
LOT II.
Sale Price 1870 d yard.

5 Sample Bolts Of 36-in. ALI
wool Ladies' Cloth, and an equal
number Of 45-in. wide Black
Pebble Cheviots, well worth 6Oc.
All 60 at, gq1a
a yard .............. VV5V
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-10

There are rOasts and rOasts as will be
found by perusal of the following ex-
cerpt from the Logan Journal:
The Davis County Clipper records the
fact that on Christmas day d butcher
of the town remembered the poor by Civ
ing each a roast. This was considered
cOmmendable: but let the Journal give
anyone a roast. high or low. rich or poor
and trouble begins at once. Evidently
much depends upon who attempts the
benevolent act
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-10
LOT V.
Sale Price Sl.15 d yard,

Note the Width.
50-in. Tucked Venetian, 5z-ln-
Black Basket Cloth. 54-in. Black
Pebble Cheviot; value up 70
$500. All 60 at, est
a yard -..... R+sAV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL
 REAL ESTATE.
The State of Alabama. Jefferson County Probate Court, December 9, 1902.-l5s- +oto of A1bart n ATatlre naca.cad

The State of Alabama Jefferson County
 Probate Court, December 2, 1902.-Es-
 tate of Albert D. Marks. Deceased.
 This day came Turner R. Weakiey, ad- ministrator of said estate, and filed his application in due form and under oath. prs ying for an order of sale of certain lands described therein and belonging to said estate, for the purpose of paying debts, upon the ground that the personal property of said estate is insufficient, and 1t appearing that Mrs. Novella Marks, che of the h eirs and next of ldl of said decedent, is q nonresident of the state of Alabama. and resides at Oak Cliff, Dallas, Dallas county, in the state of Texas; and that Albert S. Marks, one of the heirs end nsxt of kin of said decedent, Is also a nonresident of the state of Alabama end minor whose guardian or custodian is unknown, residing in Clarksville, in the state of Tennessee; it is ordered that notice be given by publication, according to the statute, weekly for three success sive weeks, In The Age-Herald, a news paper published in Jefferson county, and that the twenty-sixth day of January, 1903, be appointed I day for hearing such application. at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same, if they think proper.
 J. F. STILES, Judge of Probate.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17
SELMA COMPANY
 IS MUSTERED OUT
REFUSED TO OBEY ORDERS DUR ING THE LAST ENCAMPMENT AND THE ORGANIZATION IS DIS. BANDED-MAY REoRGANlZE.

Montgomery, December 16.-(Special.)- for mastering out Company c of the sec- ond regiment at Selma. This is done on regiment, the adjutant general approving.
 The company at camp last summer re- fused to obey orders and marched out of camp. A board of inquiry followed and the above is the final result. It is un- derstood that the company will at once be reorganized with the discordant ele- ment left out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17
SELMA,
Grand Chancellor Ellis Will Not Name
 Donahoo's Successor Yet a While.

Selma, December 16.-(Special )-Grand Chancellor J. B. Ellis of the Knights of Pythias of Alabama was in the city to- day. Mr. Ellis states that he will not am nounce the appointment of the successor to J. H. Donahoo as grand keeper of records and seal of the order for several days to come yet. There are quite a number of applicants but the grand lodge officers refuse to give out their names. It is known however, that the friends of Capt William J. Vauden, wno was prt- vate secretary to Governor Oates, are urging his appointment, as are also the friends of Mir. Henry Vogei of Mobile. MT. Pollard of Huntsville returned this morning from Orrville where he went last night in company with pr. Wheeler of Huntsville to see MT. Ellis The posi- tion pays $500, besides an allowance for office expenses and a stenographer.
 The Alabama river rose five feet last night and is still rising, threatening every moment to again sweep away the false work that has just been erected for the placing of the steel on the Louisville and Nashville railroad bridge over the river. The bridge builders have nad such hard luck that it will not be much of a sur prise to them should the waters cause them trouble again.
 J. T. German today finished an investi- gation of the books of Dallas countys officers. He left for Montgomery this ar- ternoon and will make up his report and hand the same to the governor the latter part of the week. While the result of his examination is not known, it is expected that several minor irregularities will be covered in the report
 Yesterday while playing in the top of tree at the Summerfield orphanage Hal Simms of this city, who was visiting his aunt the matron of the institution, fell | and broke three of his ribs. Word reached the city of the accident just about o'clock in the midst of terrific | downpour of rain. His mother. Mrs. Mary Simms, as soon as she heard of the accident, secured a buggy and drove the | nine miles through the rain storm, reach ing the place in safety but after most | trying experience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17
GOOD SPORT AT
 THE FIELD TRIALS
GARTH KELLAR'S DOG WON THE FIRST PRIZE IN THE ANNUAL pERBY-FREE FOR ALL STAKE. TOMORROW.

Huntsville, December 16.-(Special.)- The all age stake of the Alabama Field Trials club was contested by fourteen good ones today. The sport was excellent and the weather fair. Decision of this evtn was not announced. The annual derby was finished this morning and winners announced as follows; Garth Kellar's Risons Riplass, first; Lee Moodys Bee Line, second; R. H. Loves Wooley and J. D. Shipling & Co.'S Sam Vester, third.
 The free for all stake will be run to- morrow The clubs annual business meeting was held tonight. T. T. Ashford was reelected president by exclamation, w. F. Garth was reelected vice-president and L. s. Pettijohn was made secretary. w. H. Kellar, elected warden. A motion was adopted creating a legislative com mittee to suggest the passage of the leg islature of a general state law for the preservation of game. The club has un- der consideration an amendment to the constitution providing for two open events annually with a fixed purse for each large enough to attract the best dogs in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17
SUPREME COURT
 HEARS GILES CASE
TWO CASES WHICH ARE BROUGHT AS AN ATTACK ON THE NEW CONSTITUTION SUBMITTED ON BRIEFs-oTHER DECISIONS.

Montgomery, December 16.-(Special)- In the Supreme court today the two cases appealed from the City court of Montgomery made by Giles Jackson against the new constitution, were sub- mitted on brief. One is a petition for a mandamus requiring the registers to register him, and the other Is a suit for five thousand dollars damages against the registrars for refusing to register him. The lower court threw out the lat ter case on demurrer on the ground that the registrars are judicial officers and judicial powers. The disicions today were as follows:
 Mcclellan c. J.-Mamie L. Turner ct al. vs. The City of Mobile, appeal from Mo bile Chancery court; affirmed
 Haralson, J. Deposit Bank of Frank fort Ky, vs. A. E. Caffee ct al, appeal from Lowndes Chancery court; affirmed in part and reversed and rendered in part.
 Tyson, J.-Kate Downs vs. May Bailey, appeal from Montgomery Circuit court; affirmed.
 Sharpe. J.-Henry Morningstar vs Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co.,, appealed from Mobile Circuit court re- versed and demanded.
 Dowdell, J.-Cassimus Brothers vs. Scottish Union and National Insurance company appeal from Montgomery Cir cult court; reversed and remanded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17
Other News.

The new 300 ton furnace of the Wood- stock Iron Works went into blast yes terday morning at 3:15 o'clock, and is now running at it's full capacity. The final tests of the furnace were made Sat urday, and so perfectly arranged was every detail that it went In blast with- out a hitch. This new furnace will give the Woodstock Iron works daily capa- icty of about 4sO tons of iron, @ capacity equaled by a few furnaces in the south. Within the past few months the company has expended about S150,000 In enlarging and otherwise improving the plant, and today a more complete up-to-date plant cannot be found in this section. A com plete electric plant has been installed and all the tram cars by which ore is convey ed to the furnace are operated by elec- tricity The blowing in of the new fur mace furnished employment for many ad- ditional men, materially increasing the pay roll of the company and making 1t a still greater factor in the upbuilding of Anniston.
 Mrs. R. A. Harrison died suddenly of heart failure at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. B. Britt, Saturday afternoon at o'clock. She was 60 years old and a most estimable lady and her death is greatly deplored. The funeral occurred at the home of Mrs. Britt yesterday morn- ing at 10 o'clock and the remains were carried to Stanford, Ala, where they will be inferred today. Mrs. Harrison leaves tow children, MT. D. N. Harrison and Mrs. E. B. Britt, to whom the sympathy of all is extended in their great sorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17
Holiday Rates.

Southern Railway announces usual holi- day rate of one and one-third fare to all points east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers. Tick cts on sale to the public December 23, 24 20, 90 and 31, and January 1. with final limit January 8, 1903. To teachers and stu dents of schools and colleges upon pre- sentation of certificates signed by super intendents principals and presidents. tickets on sale December 16 to 22 inclu- sive with final limit January 8. For fur ther information scall at Southern Rail- way office Morris Hotel building or tele- phone No 617 J. c. Lusk, District Pas senger Agent. i2-12-1zs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17
WILL PERRY TRIES
 TO KILL HIMSELF
CONVICTED MURDERER OF KING FARMER MAKES AN EFFORT TO HANG HIMSELF IN cELL-TELLS INTERESTING STORY.
No. A..

Anniston, December 16.-(Special)-Wlll Perry, colored, convicted murderer or King Farmer, made an effort to commit suicide Sunday morning between and o'clock in his cell in the county jail His efforts were discovered by County JaIlor Hubbard, who summoned Chief Deputy Sheriff w. C. LeGrand and the two interposed just in time to save him from destruction.
 The negro is confined in the murderers' cell on the second floor of the jail. Perry had secured a piece of wire from the sink which was used to flush it. He then placed this piece of wire around his neck and had twisted it until tight. He had torn the blankets in his cell into small strips and with these he had made rope' which he fastened to the top of his cell It seemed to be his purpose to tie the blanket rope to the wire and then Jump to the floor from his cot.
 He aroused suspicion Sunday morning when he refused to eat his breakfast, and in his fury tore up everything In his cell that 1t was possible for him to destroy.
 His mattress was torn up, and the straw strewn on the floor, on which he paced like a caged wild animal. When the deputies came in his cell he refused to speak, but did not resist the effort to save his life. Perry remained sullen for several hours after, all the time remain ing silent
 He was handcuffed by the deputies and everything taken from his cell that could be used toward ending his life. A watch was set over him for the rest of the day, and about o'clock his sullen spell passed away from him and he became very talk ative.
 Deputy LeGrand was in the corridor just outside his cell and carried on conversation with him for some time.
 Among the things told to the deputy was a piece of information which, if true, will entirely clear him of the murder Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17
STRANGER RUN OVER
 BY SWITCH ENGINE.
Belvin Robinson Seriously h.
 jured at Bessemer
or EXPECTED TO RECOVER
EIks Give Minstrel Entertainment Which Proves a Great Success In Every ParticuIar-$soo Worth
 of Tickets Were Sold.

Bessemer, December 16.-(Special)-Bel- win Robinson, aged r, young man from Marion county. this state, was run over by a switch engine late yesterday after noon and so badly injured that he is not expected to recover.
 The unfortunate young man was stand ing on one of the tracks of the Alabama Great Southern railroad at the intersee- tion of Twenty-first street and Alabama avenue waiting for a train to pass when a switch engine approached unnotieed in the darkness. Robinson was knocked down and the engine passed over him. After receiving the attention or a phys.- elan he was sent to St. vincent's hospi- tai, Birmingham.
 Robinson is stranger in town, having coming here few days ago in search of work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17
Other News.


 Bessemer Lodge, No. 721 B. P. O. E., gave a minstrel entertainment tonight at the library, which eclipsed all former entertainments given by local talent in the excellence of the performance, the size of the audience and the financial success of the affair. The hall was packed, nearly $500 worth of tickets hav- ing been sold. Many were unable to oo- tain admission. The affair was given un- der the direction of Messrs. H. Lopez, A. s. Ledbetter and w. J. Parkes. Miss Julia Houston was the musical director playing all of the accompaniments. The programme was interspersed with many local hits which were greatly enjoyed by the audience. The proceeds will be used in dispensing Christmas charity. The following programme was presented;
 First Part.
 Interlocutor, MT. Parkes.
 Ends, Messrs. Cooper and CoWen' Messrs. Kendall and Ledbetter. Vocalists, Messrs. McClain, Houston' z-.rry. Bennett, Holmes, Phillips, Church, Waller, Houppert, Murphy, Leonard and Waller.
 entire circle.
 Solo, Come To Me-" MT. Houppert. Solo. T Love My Love-" MT. Church. Solo, "Tn Sing a Song of Ireland" MT Cooper. ,, Solo, ''Down in the Deep Let Me Sleep" MT. Phillips.
 Solo ''Foreyer." MT. McClain. Solo Creole Love Song, MT. Houston. Solo, "Pve Got the Blues," MT. Ken dall,
 Chorus. "My Old Kentucky Home." en- tire circle. fr-1
 Second Part.
 Miss Reckling, terpsichorean artiste in the latest skirt and fancy dances. Bennett and Patton, fifteen minutes 9f fun, entitled, Nonsense in White and Black
 Cooper Kendall and Murray, in the bowling farce "A Theatrical Manager iR Hard Luck"
 The Olympic Quartette, popular ballads, old and new.
 MT. Winbourne, the celebrated imper- senator in character sketches, limitations and impersonations.
 Leonard and Leonard, the famous clog dancers.
 Darktown Lodge No. 4-11-44, or the brother in blacks idea of an initiation in the Elks.
 CAST OF CHARACTERS. Eminently Respectable, Ammi Nottit. Especially Leading Kesseks, Geo. Wash Knight.
 Supremely Indispensable Secretary, Du l. Wright.
 Inside Guardian, D. R. Keeper. Captivated Candidate, Wm. H. P. Na- tion.
 Carrie Nation, By Herself. The Lodge, By Itself.
 Mrs Ledbetter, monolague in dialect and humorous limitations.
 Mir. Holmes, the famous wizard and presdigatateur in wonderful and bewilder- ing feats of magic and legerdemain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17

the man Bonner whom he is accused of cutting to death the night before he was captured. He told the deputy that after killing King Farmer he remained in the ciey for ten days, staying in an old house in South Annston. Leaving here he went to Green county, Alabama, when he was arrested for carrying a con- cealed pistol. He said that when he was arrested by the sheriff of that county that he had the King Farmer pistol con cealed on his person then This pistol he claims to have taken from Farmer after he had killed him.
 For carrying the pistol concealed he was given a term of eight months in the penitentiary and that on the morning be- fore he was captured that Saturday night he was released from Pratt No. ? mine having served his time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17
State Annointments.

Montgomery. December 16.-(Special.)- The governor today appointed the follow ing: Jefferson-C. A. Heideman, constable in beat % at Newcastle. Marshall-J. A. Keeton, constable, in beat Il. at La mont. Geneva--J. R. Clark, notary, at Geneva.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17
Pulliam Found Guilty.

Charlotte, N. C., December 16.-Law- renee Pulliam, late cashier of the First National bank of Asheville, N. C., was tonight found guilty of embezzleing $7o00 from that institution some years ago. He will be sentenced tomorrow. when his counsel will likely appeal to the Uni ted States Circuit Court of Appeals at Richmond. Pulliam has been on trial in the United States District court for about
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17
REDUCED RATES TO CHICAGO,

Account of the International Live Stock Exposition. Chicago November 29-Decem- Der 6, the Mobile and Ohio railroad will sell tickets from coupon stations south of Cairo, H., at rate of one and one-third fare on the certificate plan, for the round trip. Ask your home agent or write John M. Bean. A. G. P. A., St. Louis. for par ticulars. n-S-sat-wed-t If
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17
Notice.

We beg to notify all our patrons that the "Maloney 1903 City Directory" will be out this week; we notify our patrons to this effect. as there may be an opposi- ton book out a few days a head of ours.
 THOMAS J. MALONEY, manager. 12-15-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17
Senate combinations.

Washington, December 16. - Conirma- tions by the senate: Lloyd c. Griscomb, minister to Japan; Micah J. Jenkins. col lector of internal revenue for the district of South Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17
MOERLEIN BEER!
 This lest of all beers is on sale this week at all saloons,

Wanted-Solicitor for city; must be of good address, ed ucation and appearance. Ad- dress Box 245, city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17
Christmas Is Coming.

And everybody wants the best the mar ket affords for the holiday festivities. Clifton four makes the lightest and whitest bread, cake and pastry. Ask your grocer for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-17

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 eThree years ago" writes Mrs. John Graham. of 2oI8 Plumb Street, (Frankfordl philadelphia. Pa, eI had a very bad attack of dropsy which left me with heart trouble. and also very weak back At times was so bad that did not know what to do with myself. My children advised me to take your Favorite Prescription, but had been taking 50 much medicine from the doc tor that I was discouraged with everything. came to Philadelphia two years ago, and pick ing ID one of your little books one day began 10 read what your medicine had done for others. I determined to try 1t myself. took seven bot ties, and today I am strong, well woman. weighing I67 pounds. Have gained 29 pounds Gince started 10 use Favorite Prescription.
 Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets clear the omplexion and sweeten the breath.