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The age-herald., 1902-01-22
PRATT CITY

Pratt City, anuary 21.-(Special.) )--Some trouble has arisen with regard to regis tration in Pratt City from the fact that several persons have paid their poll tax to the city tax collector instead of the county tax collector, which fact debars them from registering to vote, a receipt from the county collector being declared necessary. The money paid in has been turned over to the Board of Education and it was decided at the meeting this afternoon to instruct the city clerk to wait on the Board of Education and have the money refunded so that the individu- als can secure receipts from MT. Francis. The board will meet tonight.
 A negro attempted to enter a house in the vicinity of Ida Station last night but was detected by an officer before he sue ceeded. The negro resisted the officer and was shot. his thigh being broken.
 The Kings Messenger Society will meet at o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Presbyterian church. shs
 Examinations are being conducted In the public schools this week, it being the end of the second term.
 Mrs. Phillips has returned from Branch vile, where she went to visit a sick brother.
 Mrs. Hanlin has returned from a short visit to Avondale.
 Mir. L. c. Price, who has been seriously i'll with pneumonia, is reported some bet ter today.
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CIRCUIT CLERK SHORT.
J. S. Fowler of Morgan County Owes
 the State $2472.o2.

Montgomery, January 21.-(Special.) J. According to the report of the State Ex- aminer, J. L. Fowler. circuit clerk of Morgan county is due the state $2472.02. Examiner German has been engaged for several weeks investigating the books of the official of Morgan county. These re- ports were filed with the Governor to- day.
 In the books of some of the officials he found much to commend. In the books of certain other officials he finds carelessness and other things to con demn.
 As to the books of Hon. J. s. Fowler, circuit clerk, the examiner says: MT. Fowler is careless in the method of keep ing his books and fails to comply with several statutory provisions in the dis charge of his office.' He finds that MT. Fowler is due the state the large total of $24f2.02 This is divided among the following items: Sheriff's feed bill. S683. 20 Renewal bills. S49.66 and cost bills S1739. 39
 Upon the books of Mr. D. P. Nor gan, ex-circuit clerk from September 1 1897 to November 3, 1898, he reported ev erything correct except that he failed to issue exceptions for cost bill to tbe amount of $227S0.
 As to the books of Judge of Probate Skeggs Sheriff J. H. Higgins, Tax Col lector c. C. Hardwich all correct and Tax Assessor Sharpely he found was due $8.
 He also reported the books of Sheriff s. F. Ryan, ex-Tax Assessor Tidwell as correct and well kept.
 The examiner reports that ex-Tax Col lector Hughes owes $4313.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
THE "oLD RELIABLE"
Personnel of an Old Establishment
 Changes.

When firm by years of patient de- votion to the interests of its patrons builds up the reputation that the War ner-Smiley Company has built up. it fully deserves the title, "Old Reliable" ." The firm has always dealt fairly and given its customers the best service pos sible in undertaking and embalming and has always taken care that its equip ment should be up to the standard of the best undertaking establishment in the country.
 Some changes has recently been made in the personnel of the firm, although both the name and location of the busi- ness remain the same. The older mem bers have retired and Mir. E. T. Shaw has assumed the m arrangement. Years of experience have thoroughly qualified MT.
 Shaw for the position and he proposes to maintain the high standard of the past by giving patrons the best service that competent employees and complete equip ment can render. sss
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
GRANDEUR OF
 AN OLD ALABAMA TOWN

ufacire of drop stitch and fancy hose.
 Colos will soon be introduced. Much yarris being sold to outside mills, which hay no dye houses.
 Ol at Northport the Alabama Trunk SlaCompany has unique plant devoted enfely to the manufacture of slats for tn bottom and sides of trunks. This plat is one of the very few in the United Sttes. In the South probably not an- oter is in existence. At present the plant l i,not in operation, owing to a difference i the management, but it will soon be | Sing again.
 iAn architect, in talking to me yester- lay, said the old state capitol building
 nas one of the greatest pieces of architec- lure in the world, and was more perfect than any building in the state, erected in recent years.e
 Yesterday afternoon I was in the parlor of the college listening to young teach er talk of-well, many thing. And while I was struck by the difference between the room today and years ago. While laws was made in the building the room was the Senate chamber. It is not as large as Senate chambers usually are these days, but it showed signs of hav-
 ing been great place in the past.
 The many old colonial residences about the city foster enthusiasm over past grandeur.
 More of these structures in various de- grees of decay are to be found here than
 m any other place in the South of equal size. At Athens, Ga., the seat of the of that state, are number of such buildings, but that city is possibly three times the size of this. No other eity possesses an equal number, nor an equal amount of pathetic, grand, aristo- cratic history.
 Tonight at Eutaw I met Col. M. J. Wheeler, who was manager of the Flor ence Hotel for several years. He Is here n charge of the heeler Hotel, one of he best places to be found on the Ala 1ama Great Southern Railroad.
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peculiar to her sex, she takes medical treatment, gets no better, and has no hope held out to her of improvement. Then in her Encouragement she turns to Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and finds a prompt and lasting cure. Wa vorite Prescription D establishes regu- larity, dries unhealthy drains, heals in- fla1nniation and alteration and cures female weakness.
 rFour years ago my health began to fail" writes Mrs Nellie M. Reycraft. Of Glenwood, Washington Co, Oregon. uI had a very heavy dragging nd weight in the region of the uterus, pain In back and loins, could not lift anything heavy, rest at night very poor; stomacn oe- ranged One physician said was overworked; another said had congestion and falling of uterus He treated me nine months and ss,d would not be well until had passed the change of life I was only twenty seven years ola then. became discouraged, and began using Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Took tea spoonful three times a day began feeling better right away Am using my third bottle now, and feel I am in good health. l believe Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription has restored mel to health If suffering women would give 1t fair trial they would give fl praise"
 Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser, paper covers, is sent f,se on receipt of 2r one-cent stamps to pay expense of mailing onty. Address Dx. R.. " Pierce, Buffalo. NY.
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Of a Personal Nature.

MT. B. B. Barnes. the president of the First National Bank. is one of the most prominent men in the city. He is con nected in an extensive way with the water works company, the electric light company. one warehouse, the compress and practically all other industries.
 Mir. W. J. Merriwether is a young man who is proprietor of the Merriwether & Co.,, firm which makes a speciality of drygoods and ladies furnishings. He has been in business eight years and is class ed as one of the best patronized busi- ness men in the city.
 MT. o. w. Gray handles large line of general merchandise and jewelry. He has a good trade B. D. Palmer & Co.,, recently opened. MT. Palmer is well known throughout the county and has been connected with another company part of the time.
 Geo. W. Harrison, Jr., is proprietor of a large drug store and does large busi- ness. Several physicians make their of- fees in his place and as a result much business is done. Among the prominent general merchandise houses none stand above the firm of Grubbs & King They carry an excellent line of goods and have large patronage.
 s. F, and w. H. Woodward are pro- Rrietors of the Eutaw Confectionery Co. and the Woodward store. They recently began business and manufacture candies. They are also bakers. They have two stores and three founts. Judge Edwin Wilson is a fire insurance agent who is we'll known.
 w. M. Palmer has a large trade in groceries. hardware and crockery w. F. Lee & Go. do large general merchan- disc business of all kinds
 o. N Shelton does a large livery and sale business at his stables which are the best and most popular in Eutaw J. J. Dunlap. Jr., with a line of general merchandise does a large business He and his clerks were busy at all times yesterday.
 R. P, Sehoppert and Son Is the under taking firm which attracts attention. The house also carries full line of bicycles and does wheel and gun repairing. The firm of Morrow & Co. is another which does large business. This firm sup plies many farm CTS of the surrounding territory and does an extensive business.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
BY HOMER GEORGE.

Tuscaloosa. January 21. = (Special)- Tuscaloosa boasts of six institutions not found elsewhere in the state. They are;
 The University of Alabama, with It's magnificent college buildings; the State Hospital for the Insanei the old state capitol with it's magnificent architecture now the Central Female College; the old Governors mansion; the Warrior river with it's magnificent locks and the Tus- caloosa Female College, a credltable Methodist school
 One of the most interesting of all the manufacturing plants is the knitting mill and dye works of the Posenon Knitting Company These mills are scattered throughout the country, but none are bett ter equipped or more modern than thl one here. Piles and piles of hosiery al turned out every day, as many as persons being employed to run machinf The company has recently begun the mf
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
A TEXAS WONDER. HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis covery cures all kidney and bladder trou- bles, removes gravel, cures diabetes. sem inal emissions, weak and lame backs. rheumatism and all irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women, regulates bladder troubles, in children If not sold by your druggist. will be sent by mail on receipt of $. One small bottle is two months treatment. and will cure any case above mentioned. Dr. E. ". Hall. sole manufacturer. P. o. Box 629, St. Louis, Mo. Send for testi- monials. Sold by all druggists.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
NEW DECATUR
A Farmer Finds Bed of Coal On His
 Plantation.

New Decatur, January Specially. K. P. Sheldon, a well known farmer of this county, reports that he has discover ed rich bed of coal on his plantation near Pitt, some fifteen miles west of here. It is said that MT. Sheldon will make arrangements to mine the coal.
 Attorney Charles P. Almon was slight ly wounded in the leg, while at Hamilton by ball fired from an air gun by n small boy. The boy was shooting at English sparrows when the ball missed the bird and struck MT. -Almon in the leg.
 State Superintendent of Education Abercrombie has sent circular letters to all the teachers of this county urging them to celebrate the birthday of George Washington in an appropriate manner. He also advocates the raising of the United States flag over all school houses and favors the observance of a Cuba day. He has prepared programmes for the Washington birthday celebrat tion which will be mailed to the teachers in a few days.
 Charlie Wholey of near Leesdale, this county, killed one of the largest cata- mounts ever seen. It measured three feet eight inches in length and is the only catamount seen in this county for many years past.
 Samuel Grantland. Mayor of Leesdale a small town on the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad. south of here has recom- mended to the town council that they pass an ordinance to prohibit splitting on the sidewalks and another to prevent any kind of stock running at large.
 John A. Thomson and A. B. Lampkin are building a two-story brick business block on Church street, Decatur.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
New Railroad In Mexico.

Mexico City, January 2l.-D. Rodgers of New York states that new railroad to cost $40000,00o will be built from a port on the gulf of Mexico north of Tampico, crossing the country to the Pacific coast and then building up through the states mining regions. The line will have its terminus on the border at Eagle Pass MT. Rodgers claims the line has been mostly surveyed and that there will be delay in beginning work, as the capital has been subscribed in London and New York.
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 the use of Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription. In a few weeks she was a well woman.
 It's a peculiarity of the cures ef- fected by the use of Doctor Pierce's Favonte Prescrip- ton, that they are generally cures of chronic diseases. A woman suffers
 win diseases
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
READ THIS.

Martin, Tenn, June B. 1901 This is to certify that l have used Halls Texas Wonder for kidney trouble and have never found anything it's equal Its merits are wonderful. Try it, as did, and be convinced.
 REV R. c. WHITNELL.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22

The doctor sometimes passes a harder sentence than the judge But the sen tence of the doctor is more often set aside or overru1ed than is that of the judge. In the case of Mrs. Reycrah given below, the doctor sentenced her to about eighteen years of physical punish ment and misery. But she rebelled against the sentence, and commenced
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
Specially Fine Champagne.

Note the remarkably fine and breedy quality and dryness of G. H. Mumm's Ex- tra Dry now imported resembling the famous 1889 vintage, better than the 1893. Importations 12o359 cases in 190i-nearly 6O,O0O more than any other brand
The age-herald., 1902-01-22

Col w T. Robinson, General Manager of the North Alabama oil and Asphalt Company, is in the city working up a of the oil companies of North Alabama.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22

not hing of the livery stables, hotels, physicians, attorneys, dentists and all the professional classes who make up the
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
A Winner-Da Costa.

Tried and tested gas wins, the day.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22

For quick and good repairs on any kind of machinery, phone 2l0. John D. Lykes.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
Yell for Da Costas.

When meals are served the expense ceases with a gas stove. @ .e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-20
Racing at Chicago

Chicago, May 20.-The seven-furlons
race st Worth. the feature of the card,
was won by Articulate. backed rom
AIard, extreme outsider, was an easy
second, with Vulcain third. The finish
was a surprise throughout, the Con-
querer II, the favorite, and Boney Boy,
also we'll played, running outside the
money This will be the last week at
Worth. After 16 days of nigh-class
racing, in which over so per cent. Of
the 1avorites were successful five moi
days are carded for the track. AS
vind-up Secretary Jasper has arranged
for three high-class events. Two Of
these. the F'lyaway handicap, for all
ages, at five furlongs, and the Holiday
handicap, with $1,000 added, at one and
che eighth miles, are scheduled to take
place the last day of the meeting, Sat
urday. A handicap for 3-year-olds ex-
clasively, the Palos handicap, at one
AID one-sixteenth miles, is on the card
for Thursday,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-20
Racing at Louisville.

louisville, Ky. May 20-Abe FRANK
was the only winning favorite at
Churchill Downs. In the second race,
at six furlongs, J. V. Kirby. Andy
Williams and Abe Frank, prominent
candidates for the American derby,
We're entered. Abe was made 2 to ;
favorite, with Kirby second choice at 4
to l. The Rival, who ran third in the
Kentucky Derby, and finished ahead of
Abe Frank, was quoted at 6 to l. Abe
Frank got off slightly in the lead and
was never headed, winning by two
lengths without being extended. The
best finish of the last afternoon was in
the last event, Alfred Hargrave a. IS to
l shot, winning after a hard drive from
Autumn Leaves. Corrigan's imp
Layia was odds-on favorite. but failed
to show
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-20
One Fare for Round Trip for Mem
Orial Day Exercises at Fort Leav-
enWOrth, Kan, May 80, 1902, via
Union Pacific.

Ceremonies to be Of imposing char
acter.
Remains of Gen. Henry Leavenworth,
founder of post, to be re-interred. Fort
established April q, 1927.
Many United States troops, different
arms OF service to be in parade.
Fifteen hundred veterans. civil war.
commanded by Governor Rowland, Sol
diers' Home, to be in line.
Governor OF. Missouri and staff to be
in attendance. Also federal and state
officials.
Major General Macarthur and Gen
eral Bates viii be in attendance.
Hon. 2. Dumont Smith, of Kinsley,
Kas.. and General Macarthur. orators
Of the day.
All civic and military societies of
Leavenworth to participate.
Celebrated Fourth cavalry band from
Fort Riley to be there.
Granddaughter Of General Leaven-
worth to be in attendance.
A trained choir of $50 voices win rem
der vocal music for the occasion.
Fort Leavenworth is the most beau
tiful military post in the world.
The seat of army general service and
stan college.
Many distinguished army officers to
be present.
General Funston writes that ne win
come if possible.
Tickets on sale May 2s. 80. 1909.
Limited to return May 81, 1902.
For fun information cali On your
nearest Union Pacific agent.
+. a. LEWIS. City Ticket Agent,
525 Kansas avenue.
J. C. FULTON. Depot Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-20
MCCOY NEARLY our.
Bell Saved the Kid Twice in a Fight
With Carter.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 20-Kid Nc
Coy was twice saved by the bell in a
six-round bout with Kid Carter at In
the weaker at the finish, although Car
ter was badly punished.
During the first round Mccoy had all
the advantage, but in the second he was
hooreu by blow on the jaw and would
have been stopped but for the bell. In
the third round he was knocked down
three times. but again escaped a knock
out He recovered in the fourteenth,
and although Carter succeeded in put
ting him to the floor, Mccoy in turn
had his opponent almost out. In the
fifth and sixth rounds Mccoy kept
away from Carriers vicious swings, but
he was groggy at the finish, and Car
ter, though showing more evidence of
rough usage, had much the better of
the bout.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-20
WOULD BACK THE MONK.
Gerken Willing to Race His Horse
AGAINST Boralma.


New York, May 20-Frederick Ger
kin, owner of the speedy trotter, The
Monk, who issued a challenge to match
his horse against BoraIma. Lord
Derby or the Abbot for a side wager
of $4,000, will have no trouble IN
clinching a match with the owners of
the above named horses If he posts a
forfeit.
The owner of one of the trio who is
anxious to accept Gerken's challenge,
said that he would prefer not to have
his name mentioned in connection with
the matter until he was assured that
the match would positively be arranged.
He said: Il am ready to match my
trotter against the Monk, but before
taking any action I would prefer that
Mr.. Gerken post a forfeit. Otherwise
the public might think it was an ad-
vertised bluff on my part I will cover
Mr.. Gerken's forfeit just as soon as II
is posted.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-20
Laioie san Holds o..

Philadelphia, May 20.-Contrary to
expectations. Second Baseman La1ole
failed to come to terms with the Phila-
delphia National League club today.
Lajoie, who has already drawn 81, 300
from the Athletics this year insists OH
receiving So, 500 from the Phillies, while
Colonel Rogers offer is $4,000, over $500
more than the player received from
the Phillies in 1900
Pitcher Bernhard has also refused to
sign contract. It is reported on good
authority that twice last week Colonel
Rogers agreed to Bernhard's terms, but
that. even after he raised the amount
first fixed by himself and the lunch
was agreed to. Bernhard again declined
to sign until he was paid $1,000, the
amount that Fraser receives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-20

the future. as got no credit from my
fight with Peter Jackson. could have
killed him IN one round. but was merei-
ful That ended my fights with ne
groes. All details of the fight arrange
ments shall leave to Delaney
Billy Delaney will go to Skaggs
Springs to see F'itz and try to get artic-
les fixed up at once. Jeff's talk about
Los Angeles Is regarded merely as
bluff to make San Francisco clubs give
a better bid. He knows that no paying
crowd is to be secured at Los Angeles.
JEFF and Delaney unexpectedly went
to Skaggs Springs late in the afternoon
and a telephone from there says that
JEFF and Eitz have agreed to have bids
for fight submitted on May 81 instead Of
Is as originally intended This is to ex-
pedite matters, as both are anxious to
get arrangements perfected as soon as
nossible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-20
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Disease Lays It's Heavy Hand
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the Noble and
Wealthy. as Well as Those Of
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and physical sufferings like those in
humber stations. Social standing and
wealth cannot bar the progress of dis
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Impure blood and weak nerves are
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For the happy accomplishment of this
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