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The Washington times., 1903-11-29
Plague in Full Blast.


From England's great empire in the
Orient comes the disturbing news that
the plague IS raging there more herceiy
tha1l at any moment Stree is appear
a5ice seven years ago and that the BRIT
teh Government has resigned itself 70
allowing the fell disease to run us
course unchecked. Although more thah
26l0.0 people have persisted Of the
plague in the Deccan since its out
break. and the whole of India trade
and Industry has been gravely anect-
ed by its ravages. the exports from
Bombay. for instance. having fallen OF
e. the extent OF some 90 per cent YET
the English authorities seem 10 nave no
alternative in the matter
a mere handful i'm the midst OF
tecming population OF over $ooOOOo9O OF
natives. they find themselves helpless
fl the face OF tile more or less passl '~e
resistance Of the whole Deople-to enforce
those measures which are necessary to
sr~eet the soread of the pest. lsola-
zion. Segregation, and incubation have
been i'm turn tried without success. and
d -ve merely served TO arouse the discon
trut Of The natives. and TO damage th'
prestige OF Jhs government, by demon
st-atiag its powerlessness TO enforce IL
commands And so the authorities fav'
resigned themselves to the inevita pie
and infected, perhaps, by the atmos
pharo Of fatalisln, which prevails
throughout the Orient. have given ~
the fight against the DEGREES Of Prov
derce" in SO far as the plague is con
cerned.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29

was situated a few Yards below the spot
where the open sewers. such as tney
were. emptied their unsavory contents
in the river Nile.
Worst of all are the porous earthen-
ware jars and the ''mussacks,' or goat
skins. IN which the water is carried.
They are never cleaned or disinfected
until the crockery gets broken or the
skins burst asundeT through mingled
foulness and old age. The major por-
ton Of the water drunk throughout the
Orient is conveyed to its consumers IN
this fashion. and eminent scientists
have shown time and again that When
once the germ Of some disease has Sc
cured a foothold in the Shiny interior oil
a nussacz or Of an earthenware jar, II
will infect successive charges of water
no matter how pure the source Of the
latter's supply.
But the latter seldom is pure. For
the native water carrier, unable TO I'M
derstand our prejudices about the mat
ter. in nine cases out Of ten fills his jars
and his bags from the nearest tank OF
pool. no matter how polluted.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
Cleanliness Unknown.

Then there is the question of personal
cleanliness. and of that Of the houses
one finds the most majestic Of mosques
and temples, the most exquisite and
fairy-liSe OF palaces, throughout the
East. de4iled by the most filthy abomina-
tons. which. apparently. offend neither
the oIfactory nerves of the natives nor
vet their sense of propriety and cleanli-
ness. The houses of the affiuent and the
huts of the poor have each their own
domestic heaps of offal. sometimes
alongside, sometimes beneath, the raised
floor, which are never removed, but
kept ripe by daily additions and by the
constant roOtings OF the pariah dogs,
the vuItures. tie raZor-backed hogs,
and the other members of the beast and
bird creation that attend to scavenger
duty in the Orient.
The markets, too. are great breed
ing ground for epidemics. and in the
Philippines riots were almost precipi-
tated in various towns and villages by
the insistence on the part Of the Ameri-
can authorities that the accommodations
of centuries Of rottihE fish. rIeat, vege-
table, and fruit matteZ- should be carted
away and destroyed. and the various
market booths burned before any fur
Their buying and selling were allowed
there.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
Sets a Bad Example.

Tho action Of England 10 he matter
is Of profound interest TO every mari
tirrc power. especially to those which.
like IRE United States, possess colonial
dependencies ia the Orient. For II VIII
be necessary TO increase the precautions
aeainst the pest at every foreign port
dcing trade with India, which, now be-
ing more thae ever regarded as the nome
Of the plagle is destined 10 see sun
greater dec;ae Of her commerce and
consequently also OF her industry than
she has suffered until now
Moreover. now that the British. VINO
aro pnstmasters in the art cf dealing
With OrientaIs. and whose experience
OF ule latter extends over a period OF
more than two hundred years. have viz
tuaIly given UP the struggle OF endeav-
orine to instil the principles Of santa
ton into the Asiatics, and TO protect the
latter from the pesulences which PERIOD
icaIly carry of by millions The surplus
population. it is probable that other CO.
Ioniai powers. such as Germany, France
Russia. and Holland viii follow suit
and that in the Philippines Uncle Sam
VIII abandon the hopeless task Of in
cu' Eating his dusSy heses with distaste'
ful Western notions OF sanitation.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
Forced TO Wear Clothes.

Wherever the white man has made his
appearance in the East he has endeav-
ored 10 secure the enactment of Ordi-
nauces forcing the natives 20 wear
clothes. in the Siamese capital at
Singapore. in other cities Of the Orient.
even the children that in their bronze
ike nudity constituted such pictur-
e4que feature OF the public thorough
fares. have been obliged by stern law
10 garb themselves "decently," much u
their dismay and anna zement, being
wholly unable TO comprehend that they
had been guilty Of any Improperly In
fact. il was long befor' they under
stood and AT Bangkok especially tbs
youngsters. when the clothes laws were
first enacted. seemed T. believe that the
statutory loin cloth could be worn
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
STRUCK BY STREET CAR;
BOTH LEGS ARE BROKEN

Mrs. Mary Roberts. of SO22 NJ Street
northwest. a woman hfty-nve years old
is at the Georgetown University Hos
pital with two broken legs. and is in a
serious condition. as the result Of an
accident last night. when she was
struck by a car at Thirtieth and NJ
Streets northwest
Mrs Roberts essayed to cross the
track at that point just as car came
along. The car was in charge of Motor
man r. W King and Conductor p. Red
elf. They say that the bell was runs
IN warning. and every effort made 70
stop the car when Mrs. Roberts stepped
on the track, lat il was too late When
she reached che hospital it was found
that both legs were broken and her left
shoulder injured. Her condition IS crit
icaI No arrests were made.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
Danger Lies in Water.

~ az She vehicles Of cOntagton. there
Is none that plays a greater role "a the
spread Of the various eDidemics than
water Vet il seems impossible 20 get
even The most Intelligent Of the Orient
ais y. understand the necessity Of keep
ing pure che water supply High caste
Iuudoos. who regard contact with even
the sha Tow Of parieh contamina-
tiOn, vii not hesitate 10 quench their
thirst f.om the pool where The corpse
0f some choiera-striclzen native OF low
degree has a few minutes previously
been subjected 10 its last ADDITIONS
Peasants think nothing Of drawing
their drinking water from the same
pond that receives she drainage OF their
entire village. and ia Danietta. prior 10
the British occupation of Egypt. ] can
recall that the intake of the water Tor
the various fountains and city reservoir
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
Mr.. ARMSTRONG WILL
LECTURE ON HAWAII

william y. Armstrong. prime minister
to the last king of the Sandwich isl
ands. win deliver a lecture upon Ha-
wall tomorrow night in the Sunday
school room of Epiphany Episcopal
Church.
AIr Armstrong was born In Hawaii,
and in the days OF the monarchy was
one OF the most prominent men there
Of recent years he has spent the greater
part Of the time in the United States,
taking only occasional trips to his for
mer home
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
sENT 10 THE HOSPITAL.

Richard Wallace William Payne, and
Rose Taylor. all colored. last night had
an interesting time in Bears Gap south
east. IN the course of which " allace
vxas cut about The head and hands. He
was seWed up at the Emergency Hos
Dital
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
Extra Surprises, Only for Tomorrow

Potent Dolls at
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
Rails of Wood

AS to trackage. the first rails were
Of wood. with a thin strip of iron about
two inches wide and hals an inch thici
upon them. Some Of this trackage Il
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
GADSDEN TO HAVE
 ANOTHER FURNACE
WILL BE OF soo-ToN CAPACITY AND WILL BE AN IMPORTANT ADDITION TO THE TOWNS MANY INDUSTRIES.

Gadsden. January 7.- (Special) - The Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company will build another large 3O0-ton furnace in Gadsden. This information comes from reliable source. The new furnace, which is nearing completion, will go In blast some time next month, will have a capacity of 300 tons daily and will have all the modern equipments known to iroEmakers. It is also stated that a lai ge rolling mill will be built in connec- tion with the furnaces. The furnace property Is situated on the banks of the Coosa river, and is an ideal place for furnaces and other plants which require a large amount of water. The new fur mace which is to be built will be up-to- date in every respect. Work will begin as socn as the furnace now nearly complete goes in blast.
 On account of bad weather work on the steel mill has been delayed and larger force has been added day and night. It was found necessary to put on a Sunday force on account of the nature of the foundation and the uncertain weather. Last Sunday the bricklayers were laying the last course of fire brick on the foun- dation for one of the blast furnaces, and the rock and cement for the stoves were Icing laid with a rush. Columns and castings for the furnaces have arrived and been unloaded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
TUSCALOOSA.
County Medical Society Elects Officers.
 Other Interesting Items.

Tuscaloosa, January 7.-(Special.)-At a recent meeting of the County Medical so- ciety held here, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term Presi- dent, Dr. Surrey F. Mayfield; vice presi- dent, Dr. J. l.. Fant; secretary and treas urer, Dr. w. M. Faulk; member of board of censors, Dr. Robert J. Hargrove. The censors at their meeting elected Dr. W. M. Faulk as county health officer.
 The many friends of W. II. Albritton of the law class of 1903 at the State uni versity, were much surprised when he returned from his Christmas vacation ac- companied by charming bride. MT. AL britton was married to Miss Annie Wash burn of Dothan on December 30 at the residence of the brides cousin, Mrs. R. E. Frazier, at Andalusia. The marriage was a very quiet one, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. B. F. Law renee. The bride Is the attractive daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. c. M. Washburn of Dothan.
 Dr. w. M. Faulk, who for a number of years has been a prominent member of the corps of physicians at the Bryce In- sane hospital, has severed his connection With that institution, and VIII locate at Tuscaloosa and practice his profession.
 The announcement of the marriage of Henry V. Sherer to Miss Ola Clyde Cren- shaw, to take place at Blossburg at S:30 this evening, Is learned with particular interest by number of friends here, as the bride was popular member of the boarding department at the Tuscaloosa Female college until the Christi mas holi- days
 Miss Emmie Lou James of Centrevlle, Miss Sarah Humphries of Healing Springs and Miss Myrtice Hart of Florala are the new matriculates in the boarding de- partment at the Alabama Central Female college since the holidays
 Mrs. Robert L. Taylor of Knoxville is visiting her parents. Mir. and Mrs. James H. Fitts on Broad street. She will remain here until after Governor Taylor's lec- ture Thursday evening.
 Miss Jodie Nelson has returned from visit to her cousin, Miss Marion Parker, at Columbus, Miss.
 Sam Calmus, who for a number of years has been in the employ of Prince & Son, has gone to Birmingham, where he will reside in the future.
 Capt. and Mrs. Sterling Price Adams have returned from a visit to relatives at Tuskegee.
 Sam Brown has resumed his duties as manager of the electric light plant at Opelika after a short visit to his parents here,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
ENSLEY TALKING
 OF WATER SUPPLY
CITIZENS VERY MUCH INTEREST ED IN DISCUSSION AND THINK SCHEME TO FURNISH PLENTY OF WATER PRACTICABLE.

Ensley, January 7.-(Special. )-The movement on foot to establish a gen eral system of water works in Jeffer- son county whereby the several mu- nicipalities may be supplied with abundant, wholesome water, is receiv- ing the earnest attention of number of representative citizens from differ ent parts of the county, who meet daily in Birmingham as a committee to inquire into the ways and means of accomplishing this most desirable result. Among those on the commit tee and also on subcommittee and to look after the interests of this dis trict is the mayor of Ensley, N. w. Scott. Yesterday afternoon his sub committee met the Jefferson county sanitary commissioners, also the board of revenue, for the purpose of confer ring in regard to the matter. The re- suit of their efforts Is looked to with considerable interest by the people in this section of the county and In fact throughout the whole district. There Is abundant water within easy reach of all the municipalities of Jefferson county, which can be had by the build ing of sufficient dams and pumping stations, and there is no reason why this should not be done," said promi- nent citizen today. "The idea that the water supply in this district which is in easy reach of it Is limited and insufficient is great mistake. The Warrior river on one side and the Coosa river on the other would afford abundant water for fully ten times the population of the entire district" The movement of the various committees Is awaited with much interest.
 J. F. Appling, city clerk, made a hurried trip to Jasper yesterday, re- turning today.
 Totherolt & Smith, contractors, are building a two-story brick store on Nineteenth street near Avenue C.. where the frame buildings were torn down, which adds materially to that section of Ensley.
 s. Perkins, who has been stenogra- pher in the office of the Semet- -Solvay company, has been transferred to the Tuscaloosa office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08

a,a every form of PRIVATE DISEASE. sexual Weakness, etc., etc.. are cured under plain guarantee.
 All condolences held inviolate.
 Consultations at cffice or by mail in v,ted without charge.
 treatment by mail for those who can. not visit us.
 n. edicines.
 Question blanks for man CT woman sent free on application.
 Orr institute is thoroughly eouinned .v,th all modern sur gical. electrical. x rav. violet ray. galvano- faradlc battery, electric static machine. arc light cabt- ra+s and other modern electro and mel -ho nical therapeutic devices for aidina ,,s in 1he scientific treatment or tbron,c diseases.
 ,ndorsed by the press and people of eyery section of Alabama.
 Tbc Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot ada anything to the reputation Dr. O. IT Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profe ssion. but we know him to be a brother Cdd Fellow that can be relied on .o carry out every promise he makes f., those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide. Dr. Dozier comes iron, A family of prominent physicians. ami with his full store of medical knowledge end his large experience in his profession can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 Age-uerald. His long record and Ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
 Offices First avenue and Twenty-first street Birmingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
REACHES SEAT OF TROUBLE. Don't Try to Cure Hemorrhoids With
 External Application.

When 1t Is such a wel-known fact that hemorrhoids or piles Is d disease origi- mating in the morbid dilatation of the veins of the lower part of the rectum 1t seems incredible that people afflicted with this painful trouble should go on doctor ing with external salves and washes when the diseased parts can only be reached by an inward application.
 The suppositories used in Pyramid Pile Cure are composed of the most soothing and healing oils and lotions known to Materia Medica ahd act on the diseased veins and surrounding tissues like magic, giving almost instant relief. The dilated blood vessels are relieved, the irritation of the mucous membrane ceases ana bleeding is stopped.
 The predisposing causes of piles are such as produce fullness of the hem orrhoidal veins and impede the return of blood from them, such as constipation. sedentary habits, city life. pregnancy, corsets. etc.; in fact the causes are all fully covered In a very interesting little book published by the Pyramid Drug Co.,, Marshall, Mich., and the same will be sent free to any address upon appli cation.
 The general principles of treatment are according to the evident causes, active habits, attention to diet and other hy- gienic rules etc, avoidance of constipa- 
 ton, and each night the injection of a Pyramid suppository to heal and cure the afflicted parts.
 That this treatment has been effective is instanced by the testimony of thou sands of people who have been perma- nently cured and by the evidence of druggists The case of Mir. Samuel Goul- die. 526 Moyamensing avenue, Philadel- rhia, is a fair sample
 For twelve long years suffered terri be torture from piles. l had been under two surgical operations, once In Cleve- land, O., in the year 1895 and once in To- ledo, O., In 1900, and also tried a number of salves and ointments from different doctors I at last found permanent cure by only using two 5O-cent boxes of Pyra. mid Pile Cure. The first two or three ap- plications gave me relief at once. I am now entirely cured and thank God for finding such a medicine as the Pyramid Pile Cure"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
ATHENS.
Capt. Thomas Mcdonald Dies of Pneu-
 monia After Short Illness.

Athens, January 7-(Special.) )-Capt. Thomas Mcdonald, a prominent planter living near Belle Nina, in the south part of this county, died last night after short illness with pneumonia. He was Confederate soldier and generous. Iowa ble gentleman. He leaves a large family. Captain Mcdonald was the last son of the pioneer of this section, Dr. Johna- than Mcdonald, who came to this section in It's early settlement and was a dis tinguished physician.
 Circuit court meets in this place next week, and a number of important cases will be heard. The Bob Howard murder case moved here on a change of venue from Decatur, will be tried. Bob Smith, colored, will be tried for the third time on a murder charge He has twice been given the life sentence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
DUNHAM MADE PRESIDENT. Stockholders of Montgomery, Hayne- vile and Camden Road Elect Officers.

Montgomery January 7.-(Special)- The stockholders of the Montgomery. Hayneville and Camden railroad held their annual meeting today and elected Major B. Dunham president, Sol D. Bloch vice president, James T. Beck secretary, E. c. Andrew treasurer and B. Dunhaf. s. D. Bloch, w. T. Brightman, w. B. Westcott, Sam Sabel and w. T. Riley directors. This road Is prospective and will run from here southwesterly. It has been on the tapis for some years, but the fact that so prominent and practical a railroad man as Major B. Durham is at the head now gives great confidence in It's future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
FIRE AT ANNISTON
 DOES BIG DAMAGE
FOR X WHILE THE ENTIRE PLANT OF TIE SOUTHERN CAR AND FOUNDRY co. WAS THREAT. ENED-OTHER BLAZES.

Anniston, January 7.--(Speeral)-The large plant of the southern Car and Foundry company was threatened by fire here at 1O:3O o'clock tonight. The paint store room and oil room were destroyed with their contents, and the large finish ing shed adjoining the main building caught, but was extinguished before large damage was wrought. The fire is practically under control, but the oil is still burning.
 The damage will amount to several hun dred dollars. The amount of insurance is not known. The fire was the third in the city today, the other two being small dwellings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Other News.

The annual banquet of the Knights of Pythias Monday night was most en- joyable affair. Seventy persons were seated at the tables and were served with the daintiest of eatables hv the young ladies of the Thursday Study club. Charles P. Smith was toastmaster. The banquet was a great success and many ladies were present.
 A c. Price was found dead in bed Tuesday morning at his home near Ham, mond's mines. MT. Price retired early in the night In apparent good health. At 4 o'clock In the morning a member of the family found him dead in bed. He had died during the night. MT. Price was about 10 years of age and leaves a large family.
 The public schools opened again Mon day morning after a vacation of two weeks. Prof. w. E. Stripling assumed charge as superintendent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Will Claim Only One Station.

Washington. January 1.-The indica- tions are that the United States will sat- isfy itself by claiming only one coaling station In Cuba, namely. at Guantanamo, although the navy department is very de- sirous of acquiring at least two others, one at Cienfuegos and another probably at Bahia Honda, which seems to have been selected instead of Nipa as the best port on the northern coast next to Ha- vana, which cannot be had. The Cuban government has been made aware of the wish of the United States and the sub ject will soon come up for adjustment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Have Distributed the s5oo,ooo.

Washington, January 1.-The army board, composed of General Young and Major French, appointed to distribute the appropriation of $500. 900 for post ex- changes, amusement rooms, etc., at Army posts has made It's report and 1t has been approved by Secretary Root. Among the principal items of allotment are $25, GOO for Plattsburg barracks. New York; s2O,- coo for Fort Thomas. Ky; $25. 900 for Co., lumbus barracks. Ohio; S50OO0 for the Preside, San Francisco; $40,OOO for Fort Leavenworth; $25,OO0 for Fort Riley, Kas. $50,000 for Vancouver barracks, Washing ton; $25, GOO for Fort Smelling, Minn.; $50, GOO for Fort Logan. Col; $2O00O for Fort Clark, Tex, and $125OO for Fort Myer, Va
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
JONES ovERRULEs MOTION.
Will Not Agree to Quash Indictments
 In EufauIa Bank Case.

Montgomery, January 7.-(Speclal.) )-In the case of E. B. Young. cashier of the Eufaula National bank, now being tried under numerous charges of violating the national banking law. Judge Jones to- day overruled the mot4on to auash the indictment, and also the demurrer on the alleged ground of misJoinder.
 The indictment covers nearly A b,,n- dred pages of type written matter and has forty-six counts, going into minute details. The district attorney mol pressed nearly half the counts. and the court ordered that he select the counts on which he will proceed. The jury will be empanelled tomorrow and the issue joined on the facts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
NOT WILLING TO PUT UP.
Democratic Congressional Campaign
 Headquarters to Close.

Washington, January T. = Specially Chairman Griggs of the democratic con- gressional committee will call a full meeting of his committee next week to consider the subject of continuing the present organization.
 The democrats in the party who have money do not seem willing to put up so the present quarters in this city will probably have to go
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Stone Must Leave the State.

Huntsville, January 2. = (Special)- Charles J. Stone, the attorney who was arrested for stealing books from local lawyers. was disbarred today and the cases against him were dismissed on the agreement that he pay for books stolen and leave the state within three days. Proceedings will be instituted at once to have Stone expelled from membership in the State Bar association.