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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
DR. GIBBS BURIED
 AT HANCEVILLE
ACCIDENTALLY POISONED HIM. SELF WITH STRYcHNINE-THE TRAGIC MANNER OF HIS DEATH ARoUsEs DEEP SYMPATHY.

Hanceville. April 20.-(SpeciaD. The dentally poisoned himself on Saturday afternoon by taking dose of strych- nine for calomel, took place yesterday afternoon and the remains were inferred in Hopewell cemetery. An immense crowd attended the funeral Dr. Gibbs was very popular throughout this sec- ton and deep sympathy was aroused in the community by the tragic manner in which his death came.
 On Saturday afternoon he complained of a severe headache, caused by bilious ness, and took what he thought was a dose of calomel. A small brown bottle containing strychnine was beside tne calome bottle, which was also brown. Both powders are white and he had taken 0 largo dose of the poison before he noticed his mistake. He realized at once that he could not live, and called his family all about him and bade them goodbye. The convulsiohs caused by the poison caused him terrible agonies Tor an hour and a half, but he retained his consciousness up to the time of death.
 Immediately after he had taken the poison messengers were sent for pr. Y. A. Gillespie, who resided six miles from pr. Gibbs home. pr. Charles Drennen Of Birmingham was also sent for and he and Mrs. Will Drennen of that city started for Hanceville.
 pr. Gibbs expired. however few minutes before either of them reached his side. He was 33 years old and highly respected throughout this whole com munty. He leaves widow and three children. Mrs. Gibbs is q sister of Mrs, Will Drennen of Birmingham and or Bascom Jones, also of that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
THE MEN AND WOMEN
Who Enjoy the Choicest Products
 of the Worlds Commerce.
Knowledge of What Is Best More Im- portant Than Wealth With
 out Ii.

It must be apparent to every one that qualities of the highest order are neces- sary to enable the best of the products of modern commerce to attain permanently to universal acceptance However loudly heralded. they may not hope for worldwide
 preeminehce unless they meet with the general approval, not of individuals only, but of the many who have the happy faculty of selecting, enjoying and learn ing the real worth of the choicest prod ucts. Their commendation. consequently, becomes important to others, since to meet the requirements of the we'll in- formed of all countries the method of manufacture must be of the most per- feet order and the combination the most excellent of It's kind The above Is true not of food products only, but Is espe- cially applicable to medicinal agents and after nearly quarter of century of growth and general use the excellent remedy, Syrup of Figs, is everywhere accepted, throughout the world, as the best of family laxatives. Its quality Is due not only to the excellence of the combination of the laxative and carmln- alive principles of plants known to act most beneicially on the gsstem and pre- scented in the form of a pleasant and re- freshing liquid, but also to the method of manufacture of the California Fig Syrup Co.,. which ensures that unformi- ty and purity eesential in a remedy in- tended for family use. Ask any physi- clan who is well informed and he will answer at once that 1t Is an excellent laxative. If at all eminent in his pro- fession and has made a special study of laxatives and their effects upon the sys- tenn he will tell you that 1t is the best of family laxatives, because 1t is sim pie and wholesome and cleanses and sweetens the system ehectually. when a laxative Is needed, without any un- pleasant after-effoets. Every well-in- formed druggist of reputable standing knows that Syrup of Figs is an excel lent laxative and Is glad to sell 1t, at the regular price of fifty cents per bot tie, because 1t gives general satisfac- tiop, but one should remember that in order to get the beneficial effects of Syrup of Figs 1t is necessary to buy the genuine, which Is sold in original pack ages only; the name of the remedy Syrup of Figs and also the full name of the Coupany-California Fig Syrup Go.
 printed on the front of every package.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
PRATT CITY.
The Rev. Mir. Watson Resigns as Pastor
 of the Baptist Church.

Pratt City, April 20.-(Special.) J. The Rev. J. F. Watson rendered his resignation as pastor of the Baptist cepted with profound regret by the congregation. MT. Watson has received call to church at Midway, Ky, where he will go the first of June. Mir Watson's pastorate here has been marked with great success, and he leaves the church in good condition spiritually and unencumbered with debt.
 An inquest was held by the coro- ner's jury today over the remains of William Thomas, the man who was found near the Kansas City railroad Saturday night with an ugly wound in his head and who died shortly after being found. Evidence taken by the jury indicates that he was murdered. A piece of iron weighing about eight or ten pounds with blood on 1t was found near, and it Is thought that this was the weapon used, as the wound indicated that 1t was made by a blunt instrument. The jury adjourned until 2 o'clock tomorrow evening, when fur ther evidence will be taken.
 Directors for the Tennessee com pany were in the city today looking over their business interests in this vicinity.
 Mrs. W. M. Sullivan of Livingston is at the home of Mrs. S. w. Mcdonald She is an invalid and will be carried to the Brown infrmary in a few days for treatment.
 Quite a number from Pratt City at tended the state council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics at Ensley this evening.
 Misses Minnie and Cad Luckie, James Coleman and Mir. Jordan of Bir- mingham visited in the city yesterday.
 The social committee of the Chris tian Endeavor society have issued in- vitations to a peanut hunt" at the home of MT. and Mrs. Lee Merrill on Wednesday evening. The invitations are quite novel, being concealed within empty peanut shells and tied with rib bon.
 Professor Lane, an impersonator, will lecture at 0wenton college Friday evening for the benefit of the R. E. Lee society.
 The Rev. J. B. Mack, D. D., will preach at the Presbyterian church on Thursday evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21

..s .,,orv form of PRIVATE DIsEAsF car,,ai Weakness, etc., etc.. are cured un- der plain guarantee.
 Ali condolences held invioiate-
 ConsuItations at office or by mall in- vited without charge.
 treatment by mall for those who can not visit us
 Question blanks for man or woman sent free on application.
 Our institute is thoroughly equipped -r,th all modern surgical. electrical. x sio,et ray. gaivan faradic battery. a1aotric static machine. arc light cabi- ~. and other modern electro and me- ahan,caI therapeutic devices for aiding =. ,n the scientific treatment of chronic Mnnteomery Advertiser: Dr. Dozier Is ,rdorsed by the press and people of every aection of Alabama
 rhs Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot .sd anything to the reputation Dr.. O. T. Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profession. but we know him to be . hroti1er Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes from a family of prominent physicians. and with his full store of medical knowledge and his large experience in his profession can he relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 ARe-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession
 Onices. First avenue and Twenty-first street, Birmingham AlsA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
To Have Carnegie Library.

L. F. Jeffries of the committee from the Selma Library association is in receipt of the following letter from the private secretary of MT. Carnegie, by which 1t will be seen that Selma is assured of free public library:
 Andrew Carnegie. E. Ninety-frst St.,
 New York, 18th of April, 1903. 'L E. JeffYies, Esq, Selma Ala
 Responding to your communications on behalf of Selma. If the city agrees by resolution of the councils to maintain a free public library at a cost of not less than one thousand dollars year and provide a suitable site for the building. MT. Carnegie will be pleased to furnish ten. thousand dollars to erect free pub- lie library for Selma. Respectfully yours,
 JAMES BERTRAM.
 Private Secretary" The city council has already passed a resolution agreeing to appropriate an- nually $10O0 for the maintainence of the library. and an option has been secured upon a suitable lot. At a meeting of the committee this afternoon the proper steps were taken to complete the pending nego- tiations, and within short while now bids will be advertised for to erect the library building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
DR. SHOOTS Rheumatic Cure.
Costs NothInQ If It Falls.

Any honest person who suffers from Rheumatism Is welcome to this offer.
 am a specialist in Rheumatism, ana have treated more cases than any other physician. l think. For l6 years I made 5ooo experiments with different d-,e. sssting all known remedies while search ,ng inc world for something better. Nine raars ago I found costly chemical in Sarnany which, with my previous discov- ar,aa gives me a certain cure.
 don't mean that 1t can turn hopv .,,uta into flesh again; but 1t can cure inc T,sease at any stage. completely and for svar I have done 1t fully 10000 times.
 rnow this so well that will furni., ,,v remedy on trial. Simply wriA ma . oostal for my book on Rheumatism. ard will mall you an order on your drug. asS. for six bottles Dr. Shoop's Rbe,- ssa+ism Cure Take 1t for a month at m r,sk If it succeeds, the cost is only s5.0 ne if fails, I yill pay the druggist nv ss,f-and your mere word shall decide if.
 T +naan that exactly. If you say the re- .,,,,a are not what claim. don't expect a penny from you.
 have no samples. Any mere samn,a .h.t can affect chronic Rheumatism must ha drugged to the verge of danger. ,,so no such drugs, and 1t is folly to take them You must get the disease out of
 Nv remedy does that even in the most a,fecult obstinate cases. It has curec ths oldest cases that ever met And in al, my experience-in all my 20O0 tests never found any other remedy thai would cure one chronic case in ten.
 write me and will send you the order rrv my remedy for month, as 1t can't harm you anyway. If 1t fails 1t Is free.
 Address pr. shoop. Box ss1 Racine, Wis
 Mild cases, not chronic. are often cured by one or two bottles. At all druggists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
WALKER TRIAL THURSDAY.
Mrs. Dickinson's Slayer Arralgned In Circuit Court at Jasper Yesterday.

Jasper April 20. = (special) - Henry Walker will be tried Thursday. He was arraigned in the Circuit court here today and the case was set on the docket.
 Walker is charged with the murder of Mrs. J. c. Dickinson at Cordova.
 Judge Sprott of the Sixth circuit, who is holding court for Judge Ray, appointed J. D. Acuff and l.. D. Gray to defend Walker. Solicitor Coleman, assisted by J. H. Bankhead, Jr.. will represent the state. Sheriff Jack Moore brought Walk CT over from Birmingham last night. Every one seems content to let the law take its course and no trouble is feared.
 Walker was identified by Mrs. Diclxin- son before her death and later by her 7-year-old son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
KLOTz & GOLDMAN,
LAFAYETTE.
Disastrous Wind Does Great Damage
 to Chambers County.

Lafayette, April 9O-(SpeciaD.-A very disastrous wind and hailstorm visited this county last night. Considerable damage was done here, principally in the ceme- tery and to negro cabins, barns and other outhouses. In one instance servants s house in which were a family of seven was blown almost into splinters, but none of the inmates seriously hurt. In the northern part of the county the hail. stones were as large as an ordinary hens egg and did much damage.
 A very profitable revival closed at the Baptist church last night after being in progress two weeks. There were about fifteen accessions to the church. The Rev. L. o. Dawson of Tuscaloosa led the preaching and his strong presenta- tion of the gospel left it's impress upon the hearts of many.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
RECORD OF COURTS.

No cases will be tried this week in the City and Criminal courts.
 The week is busy one in the Criminal court Judge Dan A. Greene is presiding over the Parrish trial and gudge Samuel E. Greene over the trial of John Brewer.
 The following cases were filed yesterday in the Criminal court:
 Rosa Nelson against the Southern Rail- way company; suit for $250. plaintiff all legng the loss of trunk.
 W. s. Terry against the Southern Rail- way company; suit for 5000 damages. the plaintiff alleging to have received personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
POLICEMAN KILLS
 BESSEMER BARBER Negro Refused to Go to Jail
 and Attacked Officer IA CASE OF SELF-DEFENSE Drue DavIs Was Drunk and Refused to Sign Bond After lt Had Been
 Made-cavsed Great Excite
 ment for a While.
IA CASE OF SELF-DEFENSE

Bessemer, April 20. = (speclaD. = This morning at about 11:SO o'clock Drue E. Davis. a well known colored barber hav- ing a shop in the Steiner building on Nineteenth street, was shot and instantly killed by Officer H. c. Partridge of the police force, in the furniture store of the Moore Bros, near the corner of Twen- tieth street and Second avenue.
 The events preceding the shooting were as follows: Davis was drunk this morn ing and meeting another negro. coun- tryman, with a horse and wagon, insist ed on being driven about the city. At the corner of Twentieth street and Sec ond avenue the other man refused to drive further, and in the contention over the control of the horse and wagon one of the wheels was broken. Officer Part ridge was near and placed Davis under arrest on the charge of being drunk and disorderly The latter went Into Moore Bros. and asked T. P. Moore to sign his bond. which MT. Moore consented to do. While the officer was making out the bond Davis disappeared, but was after wards found by the officer in Woodman's saloon and brought back to Moores. Here he refused to sign the bond. Part ridge told him he would either sign 1t or go to Jail, whereupon Davis started off, and when Partridge tried to interfere he jumped on the officer and hit him.
 Fired In seIf-Defense.
 In the encounter Partridge succeeded in drawing his revolver and shot six times, four of the bullets entering Davis body, one in the breast. one in the arm, and two in the head He died Instantly. Partridge gave bond for his appearance before the mayor.
 According to witnesses the shooting was clearly a case of self-defense. The occurrence created great excitement as it happened in the center of the city at the busiest hour of the day. Davis was very well known negro among both whites and blacks. Besides being good barber he was good musician, playing fre- quently at dances in this city He was addicted to drink.
 On Track of Burglars.
 Chief of Police T. B. Wallace believes he is on the track of the negroes who broke the plate glass window in l. A. Lewis hardware establishment some weeks ago. Two men giving tnelr names as John Fifer and Charles Frazier were arrested a few days since in New AL bany, Miss, on a charge of burglary, and one of them wore a hat bearing the stamp of the Forst mercantile establish ment of this city. The chief Of police of New Albany sent their pictures to Chief Wallace asking for information about them. The chief asked if they had any pistols in their possession and sent the numbers of those stolen from l. A. Lewis when the identical weapons were found to have beeen taken from the men when ar rested. They will probably be brought back to Bessemer to answer the charge against them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
SYLACAUCA.
T. p. Johnson Nominated for Mayor
 By the Democrats.

sylacauga, April 20.-(special)-The city democratic primary. held here today, re- suited in the following nominations: For Mayor-F. P. Johnson. For Aldermen Dr. M F. Conaway, R. w. Prather, E. A. Hammett R. l.. Edwards, Dr. F. P. Craddock, E. s. Smith. J. W. Brown, J. J. Hightower, Jr.
 Owing to the fact that the city will in the near futuye let contracts for com plete sewage system and water works quite a number of the leading business men and best citizens of the town enter ed the race and the result Is very satis- factory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
Other News.

The Young Ladies' club gave a linen shower to Miss Kate Giles this afternoon at Mrs. R. W. Waldrop's. The beautiful home was profusely decorated with flow CTS, and the charming bride-to-be was showered with gifts of linen which fen from a lovely white parasol Afterwards a white brides book, appropriately in- scribed in gold letters and hand painted in orange blossoms, was produced, and each member wrote her good wishes and a piece of advice therein. Later refresh ments of cream, cake and fruit punch were served. It was a delightful compli- ment to one of the most popular mem- bers of the club, whose marriage to MT. s. E. Jones takes place next Thursday night at the Presbyterian church.
 The most severe hail storm ever experi- enced here occurred last evening about o'clock. The ground was white with hall stones and flowers and fruit were badly damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
NEW TELEPHONE DEVICE.
Robert H. Polk Is Granted Patent
 on lnsulator.

A patent has been granted to Robert H. Polk, local manager of the Peoples Home Telephone company, for an in- sulator which 1t is thought will become popular.
 It is to take the place of the little knob used at present on the exterior of buildings for fastening the wires. His invention Is of the same material, but instead of the. regulation grooves around which the wires are wrapped 1t has a wide fiange with three circular openings, through which the wires are passed. By its use 1t is impossible for the wires to slip off or to come In contact with each other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
TUSCALOOSA.
Phil Walter In JalI Charged With the
 Killing of a Negro-other News.

Tuscaloosa, April 20. = Especially = Phil Walter Is in jail here charged with the killing of a negro named Read, which oc- cured near Moundville on the 18th in- stant. It Is said the two men had a dis pute few days before the killing about money that Walter owed Read. A short while afterwards Walter appeared with a gun and shot Read twice.
 The following marriage licenses have recently been issued by Judge J. c. Brown: R. H. Parker and Miss Dixie Murphy, John H. Maddox and Miss Geor- gia Spencer, Walter R. Utley and Mrs. Dora Morris, D. A. Parsons and Miss Minne L. Reed, E. E. Mccall and Miss Sadie Kennedy, Michael Burns and Miss Barthula Mamicker.
 Cards are out announcing the musical graduating recital of Miss Fannie Ross
 Burton and Miss Mary Emily Fitts at the
 Tuscaloosa Female college on Friday evening, April "A. They will be assisted by Miss Ethel Kennedy. violinist. Gen. George D. Johnston will deliver his lecture, Memories of the Old South,'
 at the Anniston Chautauqua on Confed- crate veterans day, April N.
 The varsity baseball team returned yes-
 terday afternoon from Knoxville and are very jubilant over their victory. They
 will cross bats with Sewanee on the uni- versity campus tomorrow afternoon and
 the two afternoons following. After they play Sewanee they have only two more series of games to play. They meet Au-
 burn at Selma next week and the Gen.
 tral University of Kentucky on the uni- versity campus on May !. and 9. Miss Eloise Hemphill, who is teaching
 at the Birmingham seminary. spent yes-
 terday In the city with her mother. She
 was accompanied by Miss Baird of the seminary.
 Miss Lillie Myer of Birmingham is the guest of her cousin Miss Frances Myep. Mrs Herbert Collins of Birmingham Is the guest of her sister, Miss Dora Collins. | at the Tuscaloosa Female college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
VANDERBILT GAN MARRY.
Court Gives Wm. K. Vanderbilt Right
 to Get Him Another Wife.

New York, April 20.-Justice Giegerlch today in the Supreme court, signed an order permitting William K. Vanderbilt to marry again. The order modifies the decree obtained by Mrs. Ava F. Wander bilt in 1895 by which MT Vanderbilt was forbidden to marry within the life of his divorced wife
 The application for the order was sup ported by affidAvits made by United States Senator Chauncey M Depew and E. v. W. Rosster. and sets forth the fact that Mir Vanderbilt is now in Paris. France, and that he is deslrous of con- tracting another marriage.
 All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald En- graving Department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
Man Killed By Policeman.

Gainesville, Ga, April 2o-In a row which resulted from drinking bout, Frank Redmond was shot and killed early this morning by Policeman Parks. Jennie Redmond, Rollin Peeler and Stephen Wiley were also shot and slightly in- jured The coroner's jury exhonorated the policeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
Forelcn Minister Resiuns.

Rome. April 20.-Fne Tribune says that foreign Minister Prinetti sent his resg- nation to Premier Zanardinelll this after noon, and the name of the successor of the minister to foreign affairs will soon be named.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
u.,vv Snow storm in penmark.

Copenhagen. April 2o.-A heavy snow storm was experienced on Sunday and Monday and resulted In serious interrup- ton to railroad traffic and telegraph and telephone communication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
Greece Ratifies Treaty.

Washington, April 2o-News nas reached here that last Wednesday the Greek con- gress ratified the treaty of commerce and also regulating consular affairs between the United States and Greece, negotiated by MT. Charles Francis, then minister to Greece.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
What
 Will Give A Man,.

more comfort in a new hat than to have the hat fit his head properly? A stock boy can hand you out hat and tell you the price, but 1t takes experi- ence to look at you and produce the hat that will fit your face and fea- sures-our salesmen do this. Let them nt your spring hat. We carry the best hats made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
w. j. RusI. ReIeased.

New York, April 2O.-Harry c. Pulliam. president of the National league, has sent out official notification that William J. Bush has been released by the Boston club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
DRS. DOzIER & CO, PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS AND FIX.
 PERT SPECIALISTS.

Treat successful iy all Nervous. Blood. Skin. Rec tai. V e n @ r e al Genito-Urinary and Female Complaints and Delicate Dis- orders of Men and w O m e h. Nearly all operations of surgical character d O n 6 WITHOUT PAIN to the pa- tient