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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
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 MARYLAND-Mr. Caleb H. Bortell, Police Officer, PIP N. Paca street Balti- more, Md, writes: For several years l was troubled with catarrh of the head throat and stomach. I took seven bot ties of your Peruna, and am gled to say 1t has cured me. e."-C. H. Bortell.
 IDAHO-Phobe C. Carr, Orofno, Ida ho, writes: "Your medicine cured me or a cold and cough and I am stouter than l have been for years. Phoebe C. Carr.
 TEXAs-Hon. D. B. Culberson, ex-Con- gressman from Texas, writes: T can recommend Peruna as one of the very best of tonics, and take pleasure in tes tifying to the merits of your great medf- cine."-D. B. Culberson.
 NEBRASKA-Senator J. M. Thurston, from Omaha, Neb., writes: "Peruna en- tirely relieved me of an irritating cough" J. M. Thurston.
 KANSAS-Co Congressman Botdn, of Kansas, writes: q have been afflicted more or less for a quarter of a century with catarrh of the stomach and consti- patton. A few bottles of your medicine have given me almost complete relief."- J. D. Botlxin.
 .OREGON-Hon. w. M. Lord Governor 
 to use your Peruna medicine in my fam fly for colds, and 1t proved to be an exceI- lent remedy,'-W. M. Lord.
 INDIAN TERRITORY MT. J. R. Howard, Durant, l.. T., writes: My son has never been sick a week since he was cured of lung trouble by your Pe- runa. I use it myself and find 1t great help"-J R. Howard.
 WISCONSIN-Hon. Geo. c. Hazelton, ex-member of Congress from Wisconsin, writes: T cordially recommend your Pe- runa to any one suffering with catarrh am fully convinced of it's curative qual- ities.-Geo. c. Hazeton.
 COLORADO-M. Casimer Brathes 1719 Glenarm St., Denver, Colo, writes: I had had kidney trouble for about a year and had tried all kinds of medicines with out success, when I decided to take Pe- runa. A few bottles cured me."-Casf- mir Barthes, Manager French Boarding School, Denver. Colo.
 ARKANSAS-R. M. Wibanks, Walnut Ridge Ark, writes "Peruna and Man aln are the best medicines 1 have ever taken. They will do all you claim. am cured of catarrh."-R l.. Wibanks.
 UTAH-Lucy A. Clark, Postmstress, Pennington, Utah, writes: 'Peruna has for some time been the only medicine have used for myself and family. l have found it very good in cases of la grippe Lucy A. Clark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
BOARD OF TRADE
 FOR ALDERMEN ONLY
WILL NOT HAVE CANDIDATE FOR
 MAYOR IN THE APPROACHING ELECTION-SEV MEMBERS GIVE THEIR VIEWS ON SUBJECT.

The Board of Trade will announce an Wednesday, but will not have any can didate for the mayoralty or other offices
 While President J. D. Collins stated last night that the question of running Board of Trade ticket had not been final ly acted on, all the. active members of the organization who were asked for an expression of opinion said they were in favor of the board agreeing on an al- dermanic candidate in each ward, but no one favored the board putting out gen eral ticket.
 Mr. Collins said that no one of the fn- cumbents offering for reelection to the board of aldermen would be on the Board of Trade list, but that some of the other candidates who had already announced might possibly be endorsed by the body over which he presided.
 The board expects to have assistance in the campaign from the Wholesale Gro cers' association and the labor organi- cations A representative of the Board of Trade, a representative of the Whole' sale Grocers association and represep- tative of organized labor held confer ence recently and discussed municipal politics with a view of uniting these or ganizations on a ticket for aldermen.
 simon Klotz said: q, like other mem- bers of the Board of Trade am strongly in favor of the board announcing an al- derman ticket, but I am decidedly op- posed to the board going Into the fight for any other offices. I think the busi- ness interests should be well represented in the city council. When it comes to the mayoralty, many of our members are already committed to one or the other of the candidates already in the race"
 John w. O'Neil said: "The board should be able. by concerted action, to elect its aldermanic tic--et, but l do not think it advisable for the board to go further into politics than the board of aldermen"
 MT. O'Neill has been asked by many citizens to announce for alderman in the Second ward and Emmett Collins is be- ing urged to announce in the Fifth ward. It is believed these two men will be on the Board of Trade ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
SAME HYMN BOOKS
 FOR BOTH CHURCHES
JOINT HYMNAL COMMITTEE OF THE FIRST METHODIST EPISCO- PAL CHURCH, NORTH AND SOUTH, BEGIN A MEETING.

Nashville, Tenn, January 10.-With all members except the Rev. Paul White head of Virginia present, the joint hymnal committee of the Methodist Epis- copal church, south. and the Methodist Episcopal church met here today. The commission is charged with the duty of adopting hymn book to be used by both churches and Bishops D. A. Good sell and E. E, Hoss will alternately pre- side at the deliberations. While the first meeting with Bishop Goodsell in the chair, was devoted to preliminary discussions there was a gratifying unity of expressions and members are hope ful of far-reaching results. Bishop Good sell congratulated the commission on the spirit of unity and fraternity that has grown up between the two churches and Bishop Hoss responded for the southern church with remarks in similar vein. This sentiment was further strengthened in expressions at a banquet tonight at the Maxwell house. Monday the joint commission will hold two sessions in the assembly room of Wesley hall, Wander bilt university, when list of hymns VIII be considered It has not been deter mined if the sessions shall be continued Tuesday.
 The following members of the commits sion attended today's joint meeting; For the Methodist Episcopal church, south Bishop E. F. Hoss, chairman; Rev. H, M Dubose, D. D., secretary; Rev. George B. winton, Rev. W. r. Tfllet, Rev J M. Moore. Ph. D., Rev F. s. Parker. Presi- dent H. N. Snyder. Ph. D., Prof. T. Keer- lin, Ph D. Prof Edwin Mims. Ph. D.
 For the Methodist Episcopal church Bishop D. A. Goodsell, chairman; Sam uel F. Upham, D. D.. charles M. Stuart. D. D.. secretary; Camden F. Cobern. D. D., R. J. Cooke, D. D., W. A. Quayle, D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11


 mend it as an excellent remedy for all catarrhal troubles. ."-J. A. Barham. FLORIDA-Hon. William Call, United States senator from Florida writing from Washington, D. C., says: "The Peruna has been recommended oy Gen. Wheeler and other reliable persons and has been used by some members of my family and 1 concur in the statements of Gen. Wheeler. ."-Willam Call.
 | Congressman H. Henry Powers of Vermont, writes from Norris vile, Vermont:
 "Peruna I have used in my family with success. I can recommend it as an excellent family remedy and very good for coughs, colds and catarrhal affec- tions."-H. Henry Powers.
 RHODE ISLAND-James Carrgan, SSth Co.,, Coast Artillery, Fort Mansfield, Watch Mil, R. l., writes: T contracted a heavy cold, and let 1t run on until there was a constant rumbling in my head as if bells were ringing and a wa tery discharge from my rose. 1 purchased two bottles of Peruna which entirely cured me."-James Carrigan.
 MAINE-Mr. Frank Cobb 175 Summit street, Deering, Maine, writes: q was troubled for number or years with ca tarrh in my head and, tried many so- called cures but without benefit. l now
 
 years, thanks to Peruna Frank Cobb.
 NORTH DAKOTA-Frank Hungerford Bowbells, N. D., writes: q have been af- flicted with catarrh for fifteen years. tried different physicians, and medicines of all kinds but without the least relief until I tried Peruna, four bottles of which entirely cured me."-Frank Hun gerford.
 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-Hon Jud- son w. Lyons, Register of the U. S. Treasury, in a letter from Washington D. C., says: "I find Peruna to be an ex- cellent remedy for the catarrhal affec- tions of spring and summer, and those who suffer from depress1ons from the heat of summer will find no remedy the equal of Peruna. .h-Judson w. Lyons.
 GEORGIA-Col. l.. I. Livingston, of Atlanta, Ga., member of the Industrial Commission and leading Democratic member of the Committee on Appropria- tions in the House of Representatives writes: "I take pleasure in joining with General Wheeler, Congressman Brewer and others in recommending Peruna as an excellent tonic and catarrh cure."- l.. l. Livingston.
 NEW HAMPSHIRE-Mr. w. H. Tuck CT, Grove street, Concord N. H.. writes: When I began taking your medicine four years ago, l was suffering from chronic catarrh and a cough I had from the cradle. Peruna cured me.'-W. II. Tucker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
TO TRY MARcoNl SYSTEM.
Roosevelt Has Consented to Send
 Message to King Edward.

Washington, January 1O.-President Roosevelt today consented to prepare and have transmitted over his signature me first formal message by wireless tele- graphy across the Atlantic ocean. The message will be directed to King Ed ward at London and it is expected the king will respond in a suitable manner by the same method of transatlantic communication. Hon. J. W. Griggs, for merly attorney general, presented to the President Major Floyd, the representa- tive in this country of Marconi, the in- ventor of the wireless system of tele-' graphy. Major Page requested the Pres ident formally to formally open the pub lie work of the Cape Cod station with a message to King Edward and he prom ised to do so.
 It is expected that the Cape Cod sta- tion will be in working order in about ten days, perhaps a little earlier. The President will deliver to Major Page the message to be transacted and upon ar rival in this country of Marconi who is expected shortly. the inventor person. ally will transmit the message
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
BESSEMER.
William Crook, One of the Oldest
 Citizens, Makes Assignment.

Bessemer January 10.-(Special.) )-Wil- liam Crook, a merchant who has been in business in this section for many years, and who has had merchandise estab- lishment in this city ever since the town was started made an assignment today for the benefit of his creditors His stock, which Is valued at from ss0OO to $1OOO0, will be sold at auction next Saturday.
 The week of prayer ordered by the Ilvangelical alliance, which has been ob- served daily since last Sunday, closes with services tonight at he First Meth odist church. The meetings, which have been held nightly at the different Protes- tant churches, have been participated in by the congregations and pastors of the Methodist, Presbyterian, Cumberland Presbyterian Baptist and Christian churches. and have been interesting and well attended.
 Lee Moody and T. R. Fulton go to Eu- Jaw tomorrow to be absent several days.
 Miss Annie Walker of Jacksonville. Fla, who. is the guest of her cousin, Miss Louise Fulton, has been III Tor several days.
 Eugene l.. Huey Is convalescent from recent illness.
 MT. and Mrs. C.. J. Hager of Belle Ellen, who have been the guests of Mir. and Mrs George H. Stevenson for several days returned home today.
 L. E. Brown returned to Rockhill. N. C., yesterday after spending a week with his family here.
 MT. and Mrs. E. H. Lopez leave tomor- row for Charleston to visit relatives.
 Dr. T. F. Robinson, Mrs. Charles F. DeBardeleben, Miss Hattie Briggs and other relations will go to Coalina tomor- row to attend the funeral of the infant son of pr. and Mrs. Edward Prince.
 Mrs Wallace Palmer left Friday for Memphis, joining her husband, who has decided to settle in that city having gone into the brokerage business.
 C. B. Rogers, manager of the dynamite works. and his family will remove shortly 10 Chattanooga. where he has accepted a more lucrative position. MT. Rogers is an alderman and a, public-spirited citizen, whose departure will be much regretted by the community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11


 found Peruna. The first bottle l took helped me so much that l kept on using it until 1 was cured. "-CharleS F. Pereira. MISSOURI-Ex- Congressman John B. Clark from Missouri in recent letter from Washington, D. C., says: T can re- commend your Peruna as good, sub stantial tonic and one of the best reme- dies for catarrhal trouble. John B. Clark.
 LOUISIANA-Hon. II. w. Ogden, Con- gressman from Louisiana, in a letter writ ten at Washington, D. C.. says: Il can conscientiously recommend your Peruna as a fine tonic and all-round good medi- cine to those who are in need of a ca tarrh remedy."-H. w. Ogden.
 WAsHINGTON-Mrs. J. Benson, Guar dian Grand Circle, Women of Woodcraft, of Seattle, Wash, says: Last fall l con tracted a severe cold on my lungs which persisted in remaining In spite of all med icines and the best care. Peruna worked wonders for me, not only completely heal ing the lungs but curing the catarrh of the head as well, which had set in."-Jo- sephine Benson.
 ARIZONA--Leon J. Charles. attorney at-law. Winslow, Arizona, writes Prom personal experience advocate Peruna as a safe, proper and indeed necessary
  worn out. tired and sick. .'-Leon J. Charles.
 WEST VIRGINIA-Congressm B. B. Dovner from Wheeling w. Va, says: "I join with my colleagues in the House of Representatives in recommending your excellent remedy, Peruna, as a good tonic and also as an effective cure for catarrh." !" B. B. Doviner.
 NORTH c ARC o l. N A-Congressman Romulus z. Iinney from North Carolina, writes:
 My secretary had as bad case of ca tarrh as I ever saw, and since he has taken one bottle of Peruna he seems like a different man. "-Romulus z. Linney.
 SOUTH CAROLINA-Senator M. C.. Butler, ex-governor of South Carolina, writes from Washington, D. C., the fol- lowing:
 'I can recommend Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. I have been using your medicine for a short period and feel very much relieved.'-M. c. Butler
 NEVADA-Congressm H. G. Worth ington, from Nevada. writes: T have taken one bottle of Peruna and 1t has benefited immensely a case of catarrh of some months standing, and I commend It'll. G. Worthington CALIFORNIA-Congre J. A. Bar ham, of Santa Rosa, California. writes At the solicitation of a friend I used your Peruna, and can cheerfuly recom-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11

forgery The arrests were almost simul- the other
 Tom Dooley, a negro, is charged with trying to forge the name of c. w. Cody. of the c. w, Cody Bakery company. to check to C. w. Winn. furniture dealer, and with having signed the name of Mr Cody to a check for $6 to the Herald Shoe company. He paid s3 for a pair of shoes and received 8 in cash.
 George Waldon, another negro, Is charged with forging letter to the Pull man Car company recommending him self as a porter. The letter was supposed to have been written by J. B. Cobbs president of the Alabama National bank, but he denies writing 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
Woman Footpad Shoots Victim.

Denver, Col, January 10.-Three women attempted to hold up man at the cor ner of Ninteenth and Lawrence streets about o'clock this morning. and when he resisted them, one of the women shot him, the bullet entering the cheek, pass ing out through the back of the head The man, whom the police have as yet been unable to identify, is unconscious and is believed to be fatally injured. The women were captured and gave the names of May Kelly, ella Howard and May Summers. The police are looking up their records.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
LEAVES STORE.
As Burglars Enter Joe Marsicanos
 Place He Leaves.

Joe Marsicano, who runs the saloon at the corner of Second alley and Eigh- teenth street reported to the police yes- terday morning that on Friday night two white men came to his saloon and tried to make him open the safe, which con- tained a large amount of money and they would have made rich haul.
 He claims that he did not stay to see what the burglars were going to do, but left hurriedly and hunted the police.
 He states that they were both white men and that they threatened to kill him if he refused to open the safe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
Mrs. Lawrence Gets s5ooo Verdict.

Decatur, January 10-(Special.)-Mr Joseph Lawrence was given verdict of 5000 in the Circuit court here today against the Louisville and Nashville rail- road company for the killing of her hus- band while in the employ of the company as switchman three years ago. She sued for $20,000. The case has been to the Supreme court and was sent back here. The railroad company will appeal again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
GIVES WARNING.
Humane Society Saves Suffering to
 Broken-Down Horses.

l.. A. Bennie secretary and treasurer of the Humane society. reports that since the 18th of last November ten persons have been acquitted of similar charges, and that fifteen horses and mules, found to be unfit for service. have been taken from the streets as a result of warnings given to the owners by the society.
 He states that the rule of giving warn- ings has been very successful, and many horses and other beasts of burden, abused by drivers, have been protected by such notices
 As to the financial status of the society the officer reports that recently donations amounting to $23 50 have been received from individuals and merchants in the city. The report on receipts and disburse- ments follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
Favorable Report on Bankruptcy Bill.

Washington, January 1o.-The senate committee on judiciary today authorized a favorable report on the bill passed by the house last session for the amendment of the bankruptcy bill. A number of amendments were adopted but these re- late in the main to details of administra- tion. There were some changes in the provision relating to preferences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
A Sure Sign.
From Judge.

From Judge
 Those people across the way must be getting poorer all the time" What makes you think that?'
 "Why, I see their stock of dogs is steadily increasing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
ARRESTS TWO NEGROES.
Both Are Charged With Forgery-Mr.
 Cobbs' Name Used.

Two negroes were, arrested yesterday afternoon by the police on charges of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
RESTORES 100000 cATARRH PATIENTS EACH YEAR

D., Matthew V. Simpson, Charles Smith, D. D. Prof. Caleb T. Winchester, H. c. Jackson, D. D., and s. c. Miller, D. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11

For Sale-s265O, cottage, Ave. H near 2Oth st; also furniture for sale. Address Harry White, care Louis Saks. 4a
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INDIANA-Congress D. V. Brook shire from Indiana says: From what my friends say Peruna Is a good tonic and safe catarrh cure."-E. V. Brook shire.
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MINNEsoTA-Mrs Emma Schnell, New Canada, Minn., writes 'Peruna cured my son of catarrh with which he
 has been troubled from birth."-Mrs. Emma Schnell.
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MONTANA-George T. Hamilton, Ana conda, Montana, writes; 'I consider my self cured of catarrh of the urinary or gans after using six bottles of Peruna." Geo. T. Hamilton,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-11
HASN'T YET DECIDED.
Governor Bailey in Doubt About
Special Session.

Governor Bailey has not vet definitely de-
clded whether he viii call a special session
OF tue legislature. He stated this morning
mat he Will do SO If no other provision
can be found whereby present conditions
can be tded over.
The governor has thus far received tele-
grams and letters from about 40 of the
l67 members of the legislature offering to
come to Topeka and serve during brief
special session without pay. If he calls
special session at all the governor is anx-
ious that a quorum of both houses shall
signify their willingness to do this in the
present emergency
shall not call special session Gov
ernor Bailey said today, If it is possible
to get around it. but it is certain that
something must be done. The condition
IN Kansas City kas., especially demands
IT, There is no way to get across the river
except by ferry. and the workingmen are
losing half their time in getting across
the river OF course as soon as the water
goes down temporary pontoon bridges
could be built for the present but GER
manent bridges viii have to be built across
the kaW as soon as possible. If it Will be
possible to do this in no other way I will
have to call q special session to authorize
it. A committee from Kansas City VIII
come .up here within d day or two, and
we viii then know what can be done, and
I viii decide the special session question:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-11
WOMEN WEAR TROUSERS.
Three Got Into Pretty Mess in San
francisco by Doing SO.

San Francisco, June Notwithstanding
the current eastern idea concerning the
characteristic woolliness Of the wild west
the fact that san Francisco is not suffi-
GENTLY Of the frontier to permit OF ladies'
wa king its streets in male attire was apt
" demonstrated when three dashing lady
tourists were made TO know the august
majesty of the police authorities because
they had seen TT to discard their skirts
and dainty lingerie for sack suits.
Albeit that the ladies we're chic that
they were strikingly handsome even in
f1owered vests and derbies. and despite the
fact that it was only on Chinatowns
streets that they aired their graces, they
were igncminiously hailed before Captain
of Detectives Martin and Police Chief
Whitman. Tears in plenty that rolled down
the starched shirt fronts and. FASCINATING
feminine sobs beneath the lowered vests
at last melted even the frigid dignity Of
the captains of the law and they allowed
the culprits to escape with parental rep
rirnard-
It was few minutes before 40 o'clock
when OFFICER Brown of the Chinatown
squad saw a jeering crowd of Chinese kids
following a big man and three dainty lit
tie gentlemen on Dupont near Sacramento
street. He investigated and found that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-11
GIRL FIGHTS WILDCAT.
Badly Injured in Struggle With the
Beast in q Cellar.

St Louis. June n=Lena Bertz, a IL
year-old school eirI, fought desperate
battle in the cellar Of her home, 1929
South Broadway. with wildcat and IS
now at the South Side dispensary in
critical condition Where the animal
came from is not known. but it is be-
lleved that it foated down the river on
a piece of lumber during the flood and
took refuge in the Bert1 cellar.
The girl was ava kened early IN thu
morning by a strange noise in the cellar
which she believed to be the cry Of
baby Getting out OF her bed she start
ed for the basement and had hardly
opened the door which led to the cellar
when she heard a Kissing in dark
corner and. looking in the direction
whence it came. she saw a pair of
fierce red eyes.
Just cat" said the girl to herself,
as she reached for a broomstick. She
aimed blows al the brute which back
ed slowly away, all the time Kissing
and splitting until it reached the wall.
then sprang at the girls face She
threw up her right arn but was knock
ed against cellar pillar the cat tear
ing at her face The first bite went
through the fingers of her right hand.
The pain was intense, but she continued
to fight off the enraged cat, welding the
club with her left hand.
Neighbors. attracted by the cries of
the girl. gathered about the door. bus
feared to enter. The girls parents. how
ever. grabbed sticks and Joined in the
fight, putting the cat to fight. Lei
was taken to the dispensary. Her body
was badly torn and mangled where the
claws Of the beast had inflicted
wounds