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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
IS IT AN EPIDEMIC ?
Vital Statistics Show an Alarming h. crease In an Already Prevailing
 Disease-Are Any Exempt7

At no time in the history of disease has there been such an alarming in crease in the number of cases of any par ticular malady as in that of kidney and bladder troubles now preying upon the people of this country.
 Today we see 8 relative friend or an acquaintance apparently well. and in a few days we may be grieved to learn of their serious illness or sudden death, caused by that fatal type of kidney trou- ble-Bright's disease
 Kidney trouble often becomes advanc- ed Into acute stages before the afflicted is aware of it's presence; that is why we read of so many sudden deaths of prominent business and professional men. physicians and others. They have neglected to stop the leak in time.
 While scientists are puzzling their brains to find out the cause, each indi- vidual can, by a little precaution, avoid the chances of contracting dreaded and dangerous kidney trouble. or eradicate 1t completely from their system if already afflicted Many precious lives might have been, and many more can yet be saved, by paying attenti to the kidneys.
 It is the mission of the "Age-Herald'' to benefit its readers at every opportun- ity and therefore we advise all who have any symptoms of kidney or bladder trou- hle to write today to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton N. r.. for a free sample bottle of Swamp-Root, the celebrated specific which is having such a great de- mand and remarkable success In the cure of the most distressing kidney and bladder troubles. With the sample bottle of Swamp Root will also be sent free a pamphlet and treatise of valuable in- formation.
 Don't make any mistake but remem- Der the name, Swamp-Roo' Dr. Kill mer's Swamp Root and the address, Binghamton, N. Y, on every bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
.SUPER|NTENDENTS CAUSING TROUBLE
Dept, of Education Worried
 Over Length of Terms
AN INTERESTING QUESTION
Some of Their Terms Came to a Close September 30, While Their sue- cessors Are Not Elected
 Until November.

Montgomery, September 11.-(Special.)- A difficulty of some importance and rare interests confronts the department of ed- ucation with reference to the terms of county superintendents. The law relating to the superintendents in the counties Is patchwork, some of them holding for two years and some for four. some being cleo tive and some appointive. Under the law the expiration of all their terms occurs on September 80. Under the old constitu- ton the election came in August, so that the new men went in on the last day of the month following. Under the new con- sttution the election comes in Novem- Der, so that the old officers are out more than month before their successors are elected.
 Under the general law that officers hold until their successors are elected and qualified, of course the present of- l ficers can go on and discharge the duties until after the November election. Where the present incumbent has been renomin- ated and Is in a county where nomina- ton is equivalent to an election. there is no difficulty. Where a new man has been nominated and the old one wishes to get out, 1t cen easily be arranged, be- cause the state superintendent, MT. Gun nels. will appoint the nominee. The real trouble comes in those counties where the nominee is likely to be defeated
 The heaviest work of the year comes in October, when the new contracts for teachers and the reports to the depart ment are crowded together. The pay for all this work comes in a commission on the money paid out on the December payroll, the largest of the year. If an incumbent holds on till after the Novem- Der election. he will do the work and his successor will get the pay. Or. in case a nominee is appointed and fails of cleo ton, he will be in the same fix of hay ing earned money to be collected by his successor. Under these circumstances a good many superintendents want to get out of the October work, and are anx- ious to shift the burden to the Decem- Der beneficiary. Superintendent Gunnells has quite a correspondence on the sub ject and is trying to get at some so1u- ton that will be fair to all concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
PRATT CITY
Mrs. Gussett Dies After a Lingering
 Illness of Consumption.

Pratt City, September 11.-(Special) Mrs. Gussett died at the family resi- dence on the Southside last night after a lingering illness with consumption. The remains were inferred at Green wood cemetery this afternoon. She leaves husband and five children.
 Mrs. T. M. Dyer ot Birmingham was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. T. s. Abernathy, today.
 Miss Dora Lee of Livingston, who has been visiting at the home of her uncle, MT. w. R. Lee, for some time, entertained few of her friends in a most delightful manner this evening. The principal features of the enter tainment was music on the violin, mandolin and piano by Miss Colburne, MT. Lee and others.
 Mrs. J. c. Moore of Birmingham was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. c. De- Lacie, yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
FLORENCE
Bloody Steel Trap Tells Tale of the
 Missing Beer.

Florence, September II. = (Special) = A bloody steel trap at the storage rooms of the Gerst Brewing company here tells the sorry tale of somebody's discom- future. There was a small hole in the wall where the beer was kept stored, and Charlie Price, the manager, came to the conclusion that there was some con- nection between that hole and the quan- tty of beer which for some time has been nightly disappearing.
 Last night he set steel trap just in- side the hole and waited for results. At 10 o'clock the spot was visited by a po- llceman. and what he found fully justi- fled MT. Prices suspicious. The boards had been pulled away from the house and the bloody trap lay on the ground beside them The victim had escaped. and the police are on the lookout for man with one arm in a sling.
 At the afternoon session of the demo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
ENSLEY.
Public Schools Will Open Monday.
 Large Enrolment Expected.

Ensley, September 11.-(Special.)- )- The public schools of Ensley will be opened Monday, and it is expected from present indications that the matriculations will be larger than at any time in the past. The schools of the system will be better organized and equipped than they have ever been and their effectiveness will no , doubt result in a much larger attend ance, especially in the high school and college departments.
 The Bush school will be presided over by Prof. B. F. Bush, superintend- ent of the public schoois. The Moore school will be under the supervision of Professor Radford, both of whom will be assisted by an effici- ent and capable corps of teachers. Altogether the educational interests of Ensley are In capable hands; each teacher being required to have a first grade license and experience in graded schools before his application will be considered. This rule adopted by the board of education nas always result ed in securing the most efficient teach CTS.
 The board of education will hold a special meeting at the city hall to- morrow (Friday) night for the pur- pose of electing teacher to fill the place made vacant by the resignation of Miss Nelson of Columbus, Miss. Several applications for the place have been filed and the selection of either one of the applicants would no doubt be satisfactory. It is from this high class material that the board finds it difficult to make a selection.
 w. J. Martin, city attorney, returned last night from his mines in Bibb county and reports progress there as being entirely satisfactory The out put of the mine has been doubled dur ing the past thirty days and general conditions improved to such an extent that the output will continue to in- crease. It is understood that the de- velopment of these properties within the last three months has been re- markable, and so gratifying is the re- suit that arrangements have been made to handle the coal in Pratt City. Birmingham and Ens1ey.
 J. l.. Brierton, chief clerk of the Ensley and Furnace division of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad conpany, VIII leave Tn few days for a few weeks stay at his old home near St. Louis, Mo.
 Edward Donaldson of Pratt City has accepted position in the office of the Southern Railway company.
 Clem Zuber left yesterday to at- tend schooI at the Alabama Polytech- nic Institute.
 l.. O. McMeeKrn of the Louisville and Nashville company, Birmingham. was in the city yesterday with two gentlemen from Atlanta, taking in the sights of the steel city.
 Miss Agnes Mullarky, a charming young lady of Columbus, O., will ar rive in the city the carry part of next week to be the guest of her brother. MT. J. L. Mullarky, and family. Miss Mullarky's arrival is looked forward to with much interest by the younger set of Ensley, owing to her popularity in Columbus.
 Miss Annie Glenn Thompson, with her talent of violinists. trombone, coon specialties, etc.. will be at the Ems ley opera house tonight. Many tickets have been sold and success is assured.
 Pat Mullarky is confined to his home with illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
Killed His Brother.

Middlesboro, Ky, September H. Mistaking his brother John for bur. glar, Sam Kendlewood shot and killed him at Ironwood, Va. John Kendle. wood, 1t seems, went out of the room to get drink of water. His brother was awakened by h.s return, and, seiz- ing pistol which lay under his pill. low, he shot him 4ead. Another story IS that the br CTS quarreled, but sam Kenolewood declares that the killing was accidental.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
AUSTIN PROPOSES
 GIRL'SREFORMATORY
BIRMINoHAM's CHIEF OF POLICE MAKES INTERESTING TALK BE- FORE THE MEETING AT TUscA- LoosA-ELEcTED PRESIDENT.

Tuscaloosa, September Il. (-(Special.) = The Association of the Chiefs of Police and Marshals of Alabama held It's sec- ond days session at Elks hall yester- day, with President Austin presiding. The meeting was opened with prayed by Secretary Chambers. after which Jesus, Lover of My Soul" was sung
 Chief Austin read valuable paper on the Bertllon system by Richard Sylves- ter of Washington. It was suggested by Secretary Chambers that an association of chiefs from the southern states be or ganized, which matter was favorably dis cussed by several of the members
 Chief Austin spoke at length on the need of a girls reformatory in Alabama as well as the boys. Messrs. Barnard Chambers and McGill were appointed a committee to decide the next place of meeting, which will be during September, 1903. The association adjourned after the singing of God Be With You Till We Meet Again" The afternoon session was devoted to visiting points of interest in and around Tuscaloosa, the Bryce In- sane hospital State University, etc.
 The following were the officers elected for the ensuing year: c. W. Austin of Birmingham, president; A. M. McGlll of Tuscaloosa, vice-president; G. F.. Chambers of Birmingham, secretary and treasurer.
 The Rev. l.. o. Dawson, Judge James c. Brown, Messrs. Robinson Brown Alex G. Miller and J. P. Park are attending the Baptist association at Brookwood.
 W. F. Wits has announced himself as f0.- a11 of oIl .,f the First ward. Mir Wits has for years been prominent in the affairs of Tusca- loosa and would doubtless fill the office in a most satisfactory manner. He Is the popular cashier of the City National hank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
covineton Officers All Right.

Montgomery September 11.-(Special0-- Assistant Examiner Sedberry has filed his report on the books and accounts of the officers of Covington county. He finds the offices of J. T. Bradshaw, sher- if; H. J. Law. clerk of the circuit court; N. B. Powell. tax assessor; J. M. Robin son. probate judge; Ex-Sherin M. c. Gannt and Ex-Fax Assessor H. H. Pow ell to be in perfect shape and free from errors The only errors in the county were in the office of Tax Collector w. w. Taylor, amounting to sl0.77. which he promptly paid over to the treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
"The Telephone Girl"

''The Telephone Girl will ring up al the Jefferson theatre on Tuesday, mati- nee and night, and lovers of musical com edy will have an opportunity to vertify the statement that this is one of the best of all the New York casino successes, and "a thing of beauty and a joy for ever.'' "The Telephone Girl'' was written by Hugh Morton and Gustave Kerl1er, who are also authors of "The Belle of New York" The Lady Slavery 'In Gay New York" and numerous other casino successes. The music is bright andpretty, the dialogue funny and the scenery and costumes are said to be elaborate and handsome. The company comprises many well known favorites in musical comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
WANT WHEELER TO RUN.
Republicans Thinking Fighting Joe
 Would Make Fair Candidate.

Montgomery September n.-(speciaD- In their quest for candidate for gov ernor, the republicans are now discuss ing the possibility of getting Gen. Wheel CT to run on a sort of citizens or white mans ticket with fair elections as the platform.
 The suggestion was made here quietly several days ago. and has been gather ing strength. Nobody has any idea whether the general would consider such an adventure, the presumption being that he would not. But at any rate the long distance telephone has been working on the subject between Montgomery and Washington for two days, with what re- suit 1t is impossible to find out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
RETURNS THE se7,ooo.
Capt. Calhoun Claims That Kentucky Soldiers Are Entitled to $14o,ooo.

Frankfort, Ky, September 11.-Capt C. c. Calhoun of Lexington who is looking after Kentucky soldier and war claims at Washington, has returned to the comp troller of the treasury the check for s67,- 900 recently sent here to be distributed among the Kentucky regiments which went into the volunteer army at the outbreak of the Spanish war. and will appeal from the ruling of the auditor allowing only that amount
 Captain Calhoun. who was here today, claims that the soldiers are entitled to about $14O,0O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
Ernest Newberry Captured.

Montgomery, September 11.-(special)- Ernest Newberry, the negro who is said to have murdered his father-in-iaw, Dan Booth, in Autauga county the other day. was captured last night near Stone's tank in this county by two negroes He was taken back this morning to jail at Prattvile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
Runaway Marrlaue,

Columbus. Ga, September n.-(Spe- cial. .)-John Thomas and Miss Ida Skin per, young couple from Greenville Ala, ran away to get married last night and came all the way to Georgia. They rode forty miles through the country by private conveyance last night, arriving at Troy this morning. At this point they took the train for Columbus, and were married here at noon by justice of the peace. The bride is quite young
 Columbus is becoming the Gretna Green of runaway Alabama couples.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following building permits were is- sued yesterday:
 J. r. Mazza. to erect one-story brick building, to be used as a bottling works, Avenue and Seventeenth street. to cost $1200.
 J. F. Mazza, to erect one-story frame building, Avenue B and Seventeenth street, to be used as a barn, to cost $500
 F. s. Jobson. to remodel one-story frame dwelling. Alley c, between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets, to cost $49S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers have been placed on record:
 Olivia Bell and husband to Charles J. Geohegan, s-1o-o2 s1l5O; lot 5. block 1, Henry & Copeland.
 Bessemer Land and Improvement com pany to E. P. Allen. S-11-O3. $12OO; Lots 13 to 16. block SoS. Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
JUMP IN PRICE OF COKE.
Small Foundries as Result Are Threat.
 ened With Ruin.

Chicago, September 1.-The price of coke in Chicago has jumped up this week to the unprecedented figure of SIP and SIS a ton. One consequence of the advance Is that small foundres are threatened with ruin. or. at least with being forced to close down until prices drop.
 Even at this advanced price, however, all orders cannot be supplied at the pres ent time. This Is due to the same cause that explains in part the jump in prices namely the car famine that has been prevailing for some time. Dealers cannot get their coke here, nor can they tell exactly when they will be able to get if
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
Miss Bishop Will Accept.

Montgomery, September n.-(SpeciaD- Superintendent Gunnells has heard from Miss Bishop. whom he yesterday ap- pointed a member of the examining board. and she will accept the place. It is now believed that the next progress sive step in the promotion of women in the school system will be the appoint ment and election of women to the posi- tion of county superintendent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
Cured of Asthma
After Years of Terrible Suffering.

Mary Josephine Bezy, Floyd Knob, Ind, writes: After suffering untold agonies for 32 years from Asthma, was cured by 6chiffmsnn's Asthma Cure. fused to be so bad that could not move without help, but I can now do all my own work" Another writes: My little boy7 years old has been a sufferer for several years, some- times 60 bad off thatwe could not hold him In bed. expecting any moment for him to breathe his last. Doctors did him no good and we had almost given up in despair, when through accident we heard of Schiff- mann's Asthma Cure. tried 1t and it almost instantly relieved him." Mrs. D. c. Harris, Elbow P. O., Va.
 Sold by ell dEuggists At 50c and e1.0a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
NOTICE.
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
 Company.

Notice is hereby given that the .nnuai meeting of the stockholders of the Ala bama Great Southern Railroad company will be held at the office of the company in Birmingham, Alabama. on Wednesday, October 1, 1902. at 10 o'clock a. m, for the election of directors and the transaction of such other business as may be brought before the meeting.
 R. D. LANKFORD. Secretary. September 9 1902. 9-2 to 30
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
Trustees Meet October '.

Montgomery, September 11.-tSpecia1)- Director Owen of the history department has sent out the official notice to the trustees fixing October as the date for the annual meeting, Montgomery being the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

cratic county committee yesterday ver- dict was rendered in favor of Capt. R. T. Simpson and against Hon. Emmet O'NeaI who contested Captain Simpsons nomi- nation to the legislature on the demo- cratic ticket.
 On motion of Captain Simpson the pe- tition of MT. O'Neal was dismissed with out going into the evidence. Mir. O'Neal appealed to the state committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
Xylophone solos at Vena- ble's tonight.

Loveman, Joseph & Loeb want several good, bright boys for office and wrappers.
 Apply at once to Superin- tendens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
Ersklne Ramsay. Morris R. Ramsay. THE RAMSAY ENGINEERINj co.

2024 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
 General surveys examination and re- ports on all mineral properties, coal and ore mines. Designing of coal washers, coke and coal plants. head frames and tpples. s-2-lm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
Not too glaringly public.
 For refreshments go to Stones.

Bell solos at Venable's to- night.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-04-18
W. s. BABBITT'S SON
Carpets and Carpet Cleaning.
New Babbitt Building.

A marvel of Japanese cabinet art is
just now to be seen at this emporium
by those to whom it's fine array of
Oriental and other tapestries, floor
coverings, etc., has always been an
admiration. A description of this new
and superb product in wood and she'll
work can suffice, at best, but to in
spire interest in an object whose ar
tistic and mechanical originality
must be seen to be intelligently esti
mated. The screen is composed of two
leaves, 619x3 feet. so attached as to
fold in the usual way. The bases of
these 'leaves" consist of intrioately
carved ebonized teak, in semi-polish,
above which are square frames of
highly finished bronze-fowered wood.
These confine four beautiful panels.
The outer surface of these panels is
figured in rich and luminous conceits
of bullion in pigment, over which
has been spread repeated coatings of
a dark, mysterious lacquer which is
applied but once annually to the same
surface The effect is one of unap-
proachable polish, the unadorned inter
vening field affecting for itself an
abysmal blackness. But it is upon the
inner pair of these panels that the
esthetic eye will rivet it's wondering
gaze. Here are the spreading branches
of sturdy tree from a perch on
which a ravenous, full-sized hawk,
feathered and fashioned in variegated
and ingenious shells, is viewing with
greedy eye the flight of little bird,
likewise a creation of shells, which
has eluded the destroyer. The oppo-
site panel of the inner pair is chastely
simple in the sprays of limbs and of
leaves above which is lowering a
fight of small, bright, twittering
birds similar to the frightened broth
er fleeing for dear life at the other
side. The value of the screen is $780, 90
and it is worthy long journey to
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-04-18
FLORENCE L. HAMMELL.

This lady, whose parlors in Madi-
son are at Miss Cunningham s store,
is a skilled ladies' hairdresser in a
wide and artistic variety of modes, a
practical shampooer on ideal and san
ltary lines, and specialist i'll scalp
treatment. She has made a careful
study of the hair and it's proper care
and manipulation, and may be relied
upon in all engagements of her pro-
fessional capabilities She is pleased
also to serve Chatham and Madison
patrons at their homes, and also in
Morristown by appointment. In man.
touring she is at once precise and sat-
isfactory. Of the modern practice
of physical massage it is to be said
that, as soon as it appeared unto in
telligent mankind that the undesir-
able development of the facial nerve
tissues was due to their excessive use
in the wrong direction, then it was
as convincingly seen that counueract-
ant action from an opposite or exter-
nal standpoint was calculated to pro-
mote the return of normal condi-
tions. Thus, by the operation of facial
massage the face is restored to the
soft, unruffied and heatlhful state in
which nature delights to view it.
The deft and delicate manipulation
of these effectual and several forms
of treatment has made the practice of
this lady notable and profitable TO all
interested. She may be addressed
personally or by mail or telegram.
Ladies of Morristown desiring to en-.
gage her services will address her as
above
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-04-18
CHAS. M'COLLUrI
Livery and Boarding Stables,
Is Bank Street

M0rristown and its vicinity are as
fertile of fine drives and roads as of in
SEPARATION and tradition; and the oppor-
tune interval is nigh indeed when the
delightful highways hereabout will ring
with the resounding vehicle and with
the gathering heel.
1t is among the high arts of this local
ity to keep pace with the intense inter
est that centres about the horse when,
as at present, the season for outdoor en-
joyment Is more than ordinarily prom
lsipg MIR. Charles McCollum, by rea-
son of superior and we'll adapted stable
space and because of his fine array of
ANIMALS and vehicles, is peculiarly forti-
fed for the rush of demand that is GER
tain to mark the period now so auspic-
iously setting in. The establishment in
Bank street is 40x200 feet and ranks with
the best appointed stables in the coun-
try. There are accommodations for
some 30 to 40 head of stock and vehic-
ular area in abundance. A fine seleo-
tion of saddle and buggy horses may
at all times be found here and regular
stage and hack lines meet all trains
reaching Morristown. Mr. McCollum
has been engaged in this business for
nearly score of years and is known
everywhere for his genial, obliging
and reliable methods and for the ac-
knowledged merit of the handsome
livery and boarding stables over which
he presides.