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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
ON HISTORIC SPOT ". D.
 JELKS TAKES OATH OF OFFICE
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 First Cavalry-Troop A of Mont gomery, of Selma and D of Birmingham.
 First Artillery-B Battery A of Mobile. Battery B of Montgomery, Battery c of Selma and Battery D of Birmingham.
 The city was not profusely decorated, but there were many thousands of people on the streets, and the scene was gay and animated beyond description.
 With each regiment a maid of honor and her sponsors rode in carriages.
 At the Capital.
 Arrived at the capitol, the governor pro- ceeded up the great front way between lines of soldiers formed to keep the way clear. He took his stand between the two pillars at the head of the steps just on the star which marks the place where MT. Davis was inaugurated president of the confederacy. He was received by the joint committee of the senate and house appointed on the inauguration President Colds of the senate presided and intro duced the governor. There, amid a. crowd of the states most eminent men and many of her most beautiful women. he delivered his inaugural address. After its delivery the oath of office was adminis- tered by Col R. F. Llgon, clerk of the Supreme court, the governors hand resting on the old Bible made historic by its use in the Davis ceremony over forty years ago, and in responding to the oath he imprinted a kiss upon its time-worn cover
 The prayer was offered by the Rev. Dr. M. B. Wharton of Eufaula, the gover- nors home pastor, who said:
 After the inauguration ceremonies the governor and staff proceeded to stand erected in Court Square, from which they reviewed the entire military under com mend of Brigadier General Clark
 The inaugural ball at night was the most brilliant in the history of the state The Auditorium Is the largest open hall in the state and it was filled with a great throng of people from everywhere. Gov ernor JellSs was supported In receiving by members of his staff and assisted by Mrs. Jelks and Miss Catherine p. Jelis, his daughter assisted by the following patronesses of the ball: Mrs. Robert F. Iigon, chairman: Mesdames J. l. McKin- ney, B. J. Baldwin, w. M. Marks, O. P. Bartlett A. J. Miller. I. w. Black, c. F. Moritz B. l.. Boykin. McD. Cain. Jr., w. J. Drum. Phares Coleman, Arthur Pel- ger, c. c. Cobbs, J. S. Pinckard. H. c. Davidson. Alex Rice. J. M. deCottes s. Roman, George w. Ellis, M Sabel, A. G. Forbes, F. c. Stevenson. J. L. Gaston. l.. Strauss, F. P. Glass Charles B. Teasley. B. s. Greil. c. A. Thigpen. J. c. Haas Jack Thorington. Jonathan Haralson, J. R. Tyson. J. K. Jackson, John Tullis, Jr., George w. Jones, W. K. Vandiver, F. B. Joseph. Leon Well, J. A. Kirkpatrick. w. M. Wilkerson, c. A. Lanier, J. S. Wilcox, M. P. LeGrand and M. L. Wood.
 Mrs. Jelks was specially assisted in receiving by her mother, Mrs. H. R. Shorter. her kinswoman. Mrs. Eli S. Shorter of Eufaula, and by her sister,
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in any way fail to admit the products of the United States on terms as favorable as those accorded to any other nation.
 "Second-That if it should appear that any country or countries discriminate against the United States in the matter aforesaid, the committee on finance shall report to the senate whether 1t is not ad- yisabie that suitable laws should be en- acted by which maximum and minimum rates of duty shall be established in such manner as to give preference and ad- vantage In rates of duty to the products of those countries which do not discrimi- nate against the products of the soil or industry of the United States but admit them on an exact equality with similar articles, the products of other countries on terms and at the rates of duty accord ed to the most favored nation"
 The resolution is intended as a notice to foreign governments that to discrimi- nate or propose to discriminate against the United States that this country will seek a method of retaliation. It Is under stood that the senate finance committee would not attempt to originate legisla- tion on the subject, but would prepare a Wn
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LODGE TAKES STEPS TO
 PREVENT DISCRIMINATION

Washington, January 19.-Senator Lodge today introduced a resolution directing the committee on finance to inquire whether certain countries are discriminat- ing against the United States, and if so, what law should be passed to give the countries preferential duties which do not discriminate against this country The resolution refers to the dscrimina tions Of France, Germany and Russia against the United States It went to the table in order to give Senator Aldrioh an ops portunity to make a statement concern- ing the subject
 The text follows:
 Resolved, First - That the committee on finance be instructed to inquire and report to the senate whether any, and if so, what countries discriminate against any articles the growth or product of the soil or industry of the United States, by levying upon such article or articles, duties, imposts, excises or taxes in excess of those levied upon similar articles im- ported from other countries; or, further
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HOTEL ARRIVALS

 At the Florence: P. H. Norris, Selma, Ala; l.. D. Gray, Jasper Ala; A. Dogg- rell, Amory, Miss; c. w. Stubblefield, Jasper, Ala; W. T. Kearney, Rochester N. Y. A. E. Herring, Atlanta, Ga; D. c. Alexander, Chattanooga, Tenn; J. T. WI ley, Atlanta Ga.; E. M. Drewery, Chat tanooga; w. M Porter, New York; G. c, Bailey, Lawrence, Kan; F. 10. Jones, Atlanta, Ga.; IT. o. Porter, Chicago III. J. c. Hind, Springfield, Mo; c. c. Win stead Winston. N. C.; Sid Harrison, Nashville, Tenn; J. Pepperheim, New York; J. J. Amison, Toledo, Ohio; G. T. Cable, II. II. Powers, Knoxville; NV. A. Moghman, Louisville. J. R. Phelps. Bear Creek, Ala; c D. Glover, Blocton; w. T. Frost, New York; A. ?. Wilhourn, Marion H. M. McDanald, Columbia. Tenn; J. J. Fitzgerald, Chattanooga; F. F. Dunlap, Bermont: J. F. Evans, At lanta W. w. Woodruff. Rome; l.. A. Gresham, Lilton; M. Simon. Anniston; H. L. Jordan, Atlanta; A. w. Clark. Res semer,
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COMPANY CHANGES HANDS.
Haight 6 Freese said to Be Controlled
 By Sommerville.

According to the New York Herald, 1t Is alleged that William B. Sommerville, well known in Birmingham has obtained control of the Haight & Freese company, stock brokers of No 53 Broadway. Ale gations of improper methods of dealing with customers and the abuse of the company's corporate powers were made in an affidavit filed with the attorney general for Col. William J. Nicholson. The manager for the Haight & Freese com pany gave out a statement in which he said:
 The statement made as a ground for such alleged petition are absolutely un- true. It is true that one or two small claims have been made against this com pany by MT. Decker as attorney which this company has refused to pay on the ground that they were 9ctitious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
Roosevelt Guest of Honor.

Washington. January President Roosevelt was the guest of honor tonight at the banquet commemorative of the fiftieth anniversary of the Washington Young Mems Christian association and the International committee of North America. Among those present were Justices Harlan and Brewer. Secretary Root. Senators Depew and Perkins, George Foster Peabody, Baron Gersen. Secretary Shaw, Admiral Dewey, Gen. erals Corbin and Young. and Secretary CortpIVOu
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ROOSEVELT AND EDWARD - SEND WIRELESS MESSAGES

Well Fleet, Mass, January 19.-The fol- lowing is the text of the messages trans mitted today by the Marconi system of wireless telegraphy between Cape Cod and Cornwall, England between Presi- dent Roosevelt and King Edward: His Majesty, Edward VII, London, England:
 Tn taking advantage of the wonder full triumph of scientific research and in- genuity, which has been achieved In per- fecting a system of wireless telegraphy. I extend on behalf of the American peo- pie, most cordial greetings and good wishes to you and to all the people of the British empire.
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
 Well Fleet, Mass January 19. To the President, Washington:
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Yarn SpInners to Meet.

Charlotte. N. C., January 19.-A call was issued today for a general conference of all southern yarn spinners to be held in Charlotte Tuesday, January 27. The call is issued by W. c. Hath, R. c. Re,nharot, A. P Rhyme and J. J. George. The meet ing Is called to take such action as will improve the condition of southern spin ners, and in the meantime the committee suggests that caution be exercised in accepting orders.
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ROBERT E. LEES BIRTHDAY.
The Anniversary Quietly Observed
 Here Yesterday.

Yesterday was the anniversary of Rob- ert E. Lee, it was quietly observed in Birmingham. The banks were closed and the postoffice kept holiday hours.
 At the high school Superintendent J. H. Phillips delivered an address on the life and character of Lee He began by saying that the life of the illustrious soldier was hymn in praise of humanity.
 At Taylor's school W. P. Taylor, the principal made an address on Lee.
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SOCIAL AND POLITICAL CLUB.
Meeting Tonight, at Which Several
 Resolutions Will Be Introduced.

The Young Mems Social and Political club will meet tonight at 8 o'clock in the rooms of the Commercial club, on the third floor of the First National Bank building.
 Several resolutions will be put before the club, including one indorsing the movement for Greater Birmingham An other resolution will be one asking for municipal ownership of the water works. Besides these. there will be others relat- ing to matters of local interest.
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and can broaden out Into the full stature of legislative men.
 As for myself. l aspire to no future po- litical honors; I can afford to and shall serve the state of Alabama without look ing to any other day.
 Since the legislature was last assembled here the state has suffered a great ca lamity in the death of a beloved execu- tive. He fell in the midst of the fight. As boy, he was an eager solier, and as man chivalrous patriot and Christian. He fell in your service, my fellow citi- zens as truly as did the immortals from Sumter to Appomattox. The state has not known truer son. Peace to the ashes of the dead chieftain.
 The constitutional convention, so long looked for and prayed for by many, sat In this building two summers ago through several months. It's calling was deter mined by vote of the people. It was fol- lowed by vote of ratification. Close upon the heels of this last election we had our primaries and still another cleo. tion. The people of the state have been torn up for two years, and have earned a period or tranquility and repose One of the richest blessings of the new organic law will come to us in the less frequent elections and less frequent gathering of our legislative body. Hereafter for state PHA POoVo eiC PtOpit VIII npL De cdlleu from their duties every other summer to change the administration Good or bad you are to have four years of 1t.
 Always in the Lead.
 We led, believe, all the states twenty five years ago in providing for biennial sessions of the general assembly. Now we are in the forefront of all of them in ordering quadrennial sessions. It is quite within bounds to hope that the present body will be wise enough to make laws under which our people can afford to live for four years. This is the more reason able, since it is composed of men chosen by superior electorate. And there is something to be said in favor of the proposition that a people have the right to demand reasonable stability in their statutes. The necessity for legislating wisely under new conditions, then, is a more serious one than ever before. If a grievous error is committed we have four years in which to suffer for it. It Is an ex- pertinent which all hope will turn out to advantage. At present it looks as if 1t might be an unihixed blessing.
 Under this new constitution we have come to honest elections in Alabama. Ar ter period of thirty years without, per- haps, single uncriticized state elec-
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Atkins-lee.

W. B. Atkins and Miss Jessie Lee Bell were married at St. Paurs Catholic church yesterday morning. The groom is connected with the Louisville and Nash vile shops and the bride Is the daughter of c. F. Bell. the well known wholesale merchant on Morris avenue. MT. and Mrs. Atkins left for a southern bridal tour.
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Mrs. c. c. Hanson of Atlanta and by Mrs. E. H. Cabaniss of Birmingham the governors sister. Miss Jelks was sup ported in receiving by her special friends Miss Leila Johnson, Miss Marie Cherry, Miss Nelle Conner and Miss Dean, all of Eufaula.
 After the general reception which lasted until after II p. m., the great first floor was given over to dancing, no one being admitted except those in evening dress. The balcony, which is large, was filled by a throng of inter ested spectators who enjoyed the brilliant scene below quite as much as those who made it.
 Both the day and the evening were characterized by faultless weather and everything was a complete and brilliant success down to the minutest detail.
 The governors inaugural address in full is as follows:
 Governor Jelks' Address.
 Ut is made the governors duty under the constitution to give to the legislature information of the state of the govern ment and recommend for its consideration such measures as he may deem expedi- ent" and In accordance with that duty I have already addressed that body at some length, which message has been very generally printed and circulated.
 
 less necessary; I shall therefore detafn you briefly.
 I am very deeply sensible of the respon- abilities which your confidence and favor have brought me. You nave filled the full measure of my ambition. Today the chief magistrate of a state growing vast ly and covering a territory richer per- haps, than any other like section of the earth's surface, and people brave and generous; tomorrow to return to the number walks of life. In the meantime and until that time. dedicate my com pletest service to the state of Alabama and it's great people, and without personal thought of the future.
 The gravity of the duty could not es- cape any thoughtful person in like posi- tion. Such a one would feel sure, how ever, of the sympathy and good will of the people whom. he is trying to serve. Partisan spirit may run high and crit,- cism fill the air, but beneath it all the finer sense of the thoughtful patriots will note more closely the purposes of their servant and mark the result of his labors. He may not expect obloquy and disfavor unless he really earns them. The deserv- ing may be sure that beneath the sur face of faction and criticism will run a current of sympathy which will hold up his hands and bless him. If he loses the good will of his people today, tomorrow they will crown him with unexpected riches.
 Legislature Can Work. You tribunes of the people can afford to do the state work today it's real work. and wait for praise or blame on the cer- tain years. Under this new regime you are cut off, happily and largely, from the small concerns of local requirements,
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A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protrudinx 2 piles. Your druggist will refund you- money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you. 50 cents 10-H-1y- tn
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Request you to have kindness to in- form the President that his message to his majesty, King of England, has been duly transmitted by wireless telegraph by Cape Cod station to Cornwall.
 'MARCONI."
 "Sandringham, January 19, 1903 'The President White House. Washing ton, America.
 "I thank you most sincerely for the kind message which I have just received from you through Mareonis trans. Atlantic wireless telegraphy. I sincerely reciprocate in the name of the people of the British empire. the cordial greetings and friendly sentiment expressed by you on behalf of the American nation, and heartily wish you and your country every possible prosperity.
 EDWARD R. and l."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20

Constipation leads to liver trouble, and torpid liver to Brights Disease. Prickly Ash Bitters is a certain cure at any stage of the disorder.
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All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald En. graving Department
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LAXATIVE sRoMo-oUINlNE.

Cures a Cold in One Day. Cures Grip in Two Days.
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Legislature Can Work.

You tribunes of the people can afford to do the state work today its real work, and wait for praise or blame on the cer- tain years. Under this new regime you are cut off, happily and largely, from the small concerns of local requirements,
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A Way for Prosperity for All.

As thankful as we are for he riches which nature has allow to grow In our hills from an early pie ntlag and the tim Der which is being ts an from our for ests. we know that un arsai rrosperity cannot reach the peop ol this state
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Obituary of Everett Caster.

He was the first born to Wal ter and Hattie Caster, of Col lins. This child was born Nov. 16, 1899, and died Aug 26, '03. Although his mortal life was short, yet he was so imbedded in the affections of his parents hearts that his death has caused great grief and pain to come into their lives, and cast a shadow of gloom over their bright and hap pv home. But He who said Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not" has called little Everett from suf- fering to rest; and while de,Ir parentsss you cannot call him back; by the grace of Him who doeth all things well. you can go to Him. So look up and trust Him for his grace. and may 1t be yours to meet Him again some sweet day beyond the sor- rowing and the weeping.
 A Friend,
 N. C. Denson.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Banking By Mail.

Write the Mercantile Trust Go. Little Rock, Arkansas. H. l.. Remmell, President, Chas. Nc Kee, Secretary; Capital stock paid in SIoo. GOO. oo, subscribed S25o,Ooo. Strongest Savings Bank in Ark ansas. 4 per cent interest on saw ings deposits. 6 per cent bonds secured by city real estate, for sale.
 Authorized by law to act as Guardian, Administrator, Receiv- CT etc, or to make bonds for them. General banking, real estate and insurance business.
 \ tours truly.
 Mercantile Trust Go,
 Chas Mckee, Sec.
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present incumbent has lowered this function of the gubernatorial office to his private use for po- litical purposes.
 When the courts have succeed ed in enforcing the law, If the de- fendant IS an outspoken Davis man he need fear no punishment. If he is convict, Jeff will relieve him from the prescribed penalty; if he is q criminals bondsman an, then the big-hearted, sympathet- ic Governor will annuI his con tract with the State and "ab- solve him from the consequences of said bond" /"
 What do you suppose would be the fate of an anti-Davis man under similar circumstances?
 The question answers itself for any thoughtful mind. Is this a desirable state of affairs? Is this good government? Is is not a disgrace to the good name of our beloved State?
 We beseech all good citizens to think of this and act upon it, in all good conscience, for the good ot the State.
 MY rIS X1f
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
ED. MoNTICELLoNIAN:

One of the issues in the guber- material canvass now in prog ress, Is the use of the Pardoning Power by Davis for political pur- poses.
 Some pretend not to believe the truth Of this charge against Davis, but only answer 1t with the countercharge of "newspa- per persecution .
 The writer desires to submit the following facts, which lare matters of record. for the eonsid- eration of these doubting Thom- aSeS
 There was pending in the Drew Circuit court of it's Sept term, 1902, an action on a for teited bail bond in the sum of $250, given by B. A. Hardy for the appearance of one Jack Mercer, q negro, before the court to answer the charge of larceny-Stealing a hog from w \. .Ieter.
 At q former term of the court Hardy had filed his answer to the complaint of the State and the case stood for trial.
 When called for tIial. at the Sept term, 1902, attorneys for Hardy filed an amended answer pleading, and presenting to the court. a full and free pardon from Jeff Davis, the Governor, to B. A. Hardy, releasing him from all penalties and liability on the bond; or, in the language of the pardon, the full remiss- ion of the covenants of said bond, absolving him from all consequences of said bond"
 Whereupon the Court dismiss ed the case. the county paid all the cost. Hardy was relieved from his contract debt to the county, and Jeff. Davis had, at the expense of Drew county, re- warded his principal fugleman in the county for his political ser vices.
 Now, there can be no news paper lies" in this array of facts. It is a matter of record in the courts of our state. Look to no newspaper sta tement for the truth of the matter. but go read the records in the case in the of flee ot the clerk ot the Drew Cir cuit court.
 Therefore, we submit that the
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Puts an End to 1t All.

A grievous wait oftimes comes as result of unbearable pain from over taxed organs. Dizziness, backache, liver complaint and constipation But thanks to Dr. Kings New Life Pills they put an end to it all. They are gentle but thorough. Try them. Only 25c. Guaranteed by Our Drug Store.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03

A combination of cirCumStan- ces are at last having the effect to cool the ardor of the people for Davis. His too free and un- reasonable use of the pardonlng power k condemned by many, his total disregard of courtesy to his opponents IS theme for criticism and censure, and the idea of the third-term IS having its effect. It is plain to be seen tat Davis is rapidly losing g.ound, and properly so. No man should ever be elected to the office of Governor for a third time, and no reasonable man should ask 1t. A man who would grant a pardon for such a crime as Johnson committed, and under all the circumstan- res connected with his case, should not again be elected Gov ernor, and 1t Is entirely too much to expect people to vote for man without the ordin- ary civil amenities. The people are surely growing tired of Jefferson Davis. and if he remains in the race until the end his repudia- ton. at the polls, will be com plete and overwhelming.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-03
Boy Cured of Collie After Physicians
 Treatment Had Failed.

My boy when four years old was taken with collie and cramps in the stomach. I sent for the doc tor and he injected morphine, but the child kept getting worse. l then gave him half a teaspoonful of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, and in haIf an hour he was sleeping and soon reeovered.- l.. Wilkins, Shell Lake, Wis. Mr Wilkins is book-keeper for the Shell Lake Lumber Go. For sale by Brown, McQuiston < Co.