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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-12
ELECTION BILL
IS NOW A LAW
fcontlnued from First Paael

in good faith in her own right, of real estate situated in this state, assessed TOT taxation at the value of three hundred dollars or more, or the owner in good faith, in his own right or the husband or q woman who is the owner in good faith, in her own right, of personal property in this state assessed for taxation for three hundred dollars or more; provided that the taxes due upon such real or personal property for the year next preceding the year in which he offers to register shall have been paid. unless the assessment shall have been legally contested and is undetermined.
 Grounds for Refusal.
 Any person making application to the hoard of registrars for registration who fails to establish by evidence to the req sonable satisfaction of the board of reg istrars that he Is qualified to register may be refused registration.
 The action of the majority of the board of registrars shall be the action of the board, and a majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business. Any person to whom reg lstration is denied shall have the right of appeal without giving security for cost within thirty days after such denial, by filing a petition in the circuit court or court of like jurisdiction held for the county In which he seeks to register tr have his qualifications as an elector deter mined. Upon the filing of the petition the clerk of the court shall give notice thereof to any solicitor authorized to represent the state in said county, whose duty it shall be to appear and defend against the petition on behalf of the state. Upon such trial the court shall charge the jury only as to what constitutes the qualifica- tions that entite the applicant to become an elector at the time he applied for reg istrations, and the jury shall determine the weight and effect of the evidence and return a verdict From the judgment rendered an appeal will lie to the supreme court in favor of the petitioner. to be taken within thirty days. Final judgment in favor of the petitioner shall entitle him to registration as of the date of his appli- cation to the registrars No person reg Istered as an eleetor shall again be re- 1uired to register unless his place of resi- Hence is changed
 Registration Books Furnished.
 The secretary of state shall, at the ex- oense of the state, have prepared and hall furnish to the registrars and judges If probate of the several counties suf- icient number of registration books and If blanks of oath, certificates Of registra' ion and notices required to be given by he registrars. The cost of the publication
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-12
RaiIroads Have Hard Time.

New York, October n.-With their re- pair crews working to their limit and their depots crowded with storm-boun the railroads running out of the city to the New Jersey suburban dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-12

How long will 1t take the man to .'
 the sack if he does not stop the leak To attempt to nourish the body when the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
SONS OF VETERANS
 ID MAKE SHOWING
Commander Thomas M. Owen
 Preparing for Big Reunion
LARGE NUMBER TO ATTEND
Meeting Held In Montgomery and After Business Had Been Attended to Commander owen Announces
 Miss Hannon as Sponsor.

Montgomery, May 1. = Especially = The Alabama division of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans are preparing to send large delegations to the annual re- union at New Orleans, which takes place on the same days with the veterans re- union Commander Thomas M. Owen of the Alabama division had a conference here today with former Commander War wick H. Payne and Adjutant T. Sydney Frazer, perfecting arrangements for the reunion.
 The Alabama division was found to be in very healthy condition and 1t weN reported that a large number of Sons would go from the various camps in the state to the reunion. Commander Owen will go to New Orleans a day in advance of the opening of the reunion to attend the meeting of the historical committee of the veterans, of which he Is a mem- Der.
 The Alabama division of Sons will pre- sent the name of Warwick H. Payne of Camp ". H. Payne, Scottsboro, for elec- ton as commander of the Army of the Tennessee department, and they feel sure of success in the contest Mr Payne Is one of the most popular young men in north Alabama, and besides having been the first commander of his local camp, he has been honored with two terms as commander of the department of Ala bama. MT. Payne is receiving assurance of support for department commander from many of the camps outside of Ala bama.
 ha ffda T Owen announced that he had chosen Miss Caroline Harmon as sponsor of the Ala bama division at the reunion and Miss Frances Patteson as maid of honor. These are two of the most attractive and charming young women in Montgomery society and will grace the Alabama Sons at the reunion.
 Miss Hannon, the sponsor, is a daugh- ter of Capt. Thomas E. Hannon and wife. who was Miss Sara Oyerton Gilmer. Her father was one of the truest and bravest adherents of the Lost Cause. He enter ed the Confederate service as a private in the Montgomery Mounted Rifles, First Alabama cavalry, Col. J. II. Clanton and was in the Mississippi campaign and at the battle of Shiloh. In 1S53 he was elect ed captain of Company c. Twcrty-fourth Alabama, battalion of cavalry, and served until the close of the war. Captain Han non was a nephew of Brigadier General Moses Wright Hannon, a gallant officer. who at one time resided in Montgomery. but who died in Oakwood. Texas Cap tain Hannon died last year in Montgom- cry.
 Miss Patteson, the maid of honor, is the daughter of the late Walker Gilmer Pat teson and wife, Miss Margaret Ellsberry. MT. Patteson was a member of one of the old Virginia families of Buckingham coun- ty of which he was native Coming in early manhood to Montgomery. he here married and spent the remainder of his life He was too young to see active service, but in the last year of the war ran away to join the army. He had a brother and several relatives. however, who were at the front, in many battles. Miss Patteson's mother resides in Mont gomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
An Interesting Comparison.

It would naturally appear that owing to the price for which imported cham pagnes are sold, the combined revenue for the sale of all these wines would be in excess of the amount paid annually for any single brand of bottled beer.
 But such is not the case, as the United States custom house statistics clearly and definitely prove
 Anheuser- Buschs Budweiser not only exceeds in sales all other bottled beers combined but has proved itself the mightiest competitor of imported cham pagnes by exceeding their annual rev. enue more than three and one-half mill lion dollars.
 The sales of Budweiser during the year 1902 were e3,790, ,390 bottles averaging 25 cents per bottle. amounting to $2O,9i7.
 The United States custom house records prove the importation of all champagnes for the year 1902 to be 3G0.7 708 cases. Fig uring on basis of 12 quart bottles per case-4.32s. .496 bottles. and If sold at the maximum, s4.0O per bottle. to the consum- CTS. amounted to sf7,31359l.
 From these hgures 1t will be seen that Budweisers lead was 8, G33591.
 It Is a noteworthy fact that this pure and wholesome beverage is fast sup planting imported champagnes upon the banquet table, just as 1t Is supplanting the decanter upon the sideboard in Amer ican homes.
 This is as 1t should be. and marks a perceptible advancement in the direction of true temperance.
 Budweiser is a brew that Is known the world around. and is not only preferred by discriminating customers because of it's rare flavor, fine effervescence and per- feet maturity. but prescribed by physi- clans everywhere on account of It's abso- lute purity, nourishing and upbuIlding effects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

And every form of PRIVATE DISEASE. Sexual Weakness. etc., etc.. are cured un- der plain guarantee
 All condolences held inviolate.
 Consultations at office or by mail tn- vited without charge.
 Treatment by mail for those who can not visit us.
 No written prescriptions. We furnish all medicines.
 Question blanks for man or woman sent free on application.
 with all modern surgical electrical. x ray, violet ray. galvan faradic battery. electric static machine. arc light ca bi- nets and other modern electro and me chanical therapeutic devices for aiding us in the scientific treatment of chronic diseases.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Dozier is indorsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. O. T. Dozier has already acquired In the line of his profession. but we know him to be a brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes 10 those needing his services
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes from family of prominent physicians. and with his full store of medical knowledge and his large experience in his profession can be 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 Offices. First avenue and Twenty-firsf street. Birmingham Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
KLOTz & GOLDMAN.
GADSDEN.
Several Items of Interest From the
 Queen City of Alabama.

cadsden, May 1. = Especially = Forney Waters, a young man residing in Ala bama City and working at the steel plant, had a fall late Saturday afternoon that may prove fatal. Waters was at work on one of the stoves when he in some man. ner lost his footing and fell to the ground a distance of seventy feet, break ing both legs and receiving internal in- juries It is not thought that he can re- cover.
 Wagnon Bros. of Anniston have been awarded the contract by the Louisville and Nashville to build four extension tracks for storage purposes in this city which will be used by the Alabama Steel and Wire company. One of the tracks is 450O feet long and the other three 5000 feet each. This is only small part of the large trackage to be built for the steel plant. Each of the blast furnaces will keep two small locomotives busy, while it is said that two mammoth loco- motives are being built for the company.
 W. E. Wren. manager of the Steel Plant Addition Improvement company. had a party of prominent people in the city Saturday looking about with a view of locating here and making Investments. Mr Wren has a project by which he wishes to build an electric car line from the furnaces of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company through Gads- den and by the Schuler steel plant on to AttaIla, and he had Mir. Elmo Bailey, Dr. l.. P. Hammond, MT. w. H. Ennis of Rome and Atlanta, Mir. James T. Kent of St. Louis, Mir L., c. Johnson, MT. B. Kelley, MT. Robert Amos and MT. Frank C. Murphy of New Orleans to look over the ground, and 1t is said they were fa- vorably impressed with the city and it's surroundings and may be induced to in- vest.
 The remains of Ed Afford, the young man who was killed in a railroad acci- dent in Texas last Tuesday, arrived in the city Saturday afternoon and were in- tered in the Burger graveyard in East Gadsden Sunday afternoon.
 J. c. Jenkins, well-known citizen of Etowah county, died yesterday at his home near the city of consumption after an Illness lasting two years. He was a successful farmer and was well liked by all He leaves a wife and several grown children. He was about 50 years old.
 James Townsend, a white man living near Attalla, assaulted and horribly beat his wife with a brick last Saturday. The bloodhounds belonging to the county were secured and the man run down and captured, and he is now in jail. His wife is in a serious condition and her recovery is doubtful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
DR. SHOOTS Cure.
Costs Nothlnn If Ii Fails.

Any honest person who suffers from Rheumatism is welcome to this offer.
 l am a specialist in Rheumatism. and have treated more cases than any other physician, think For l6 years 1 made 2000 experiments with different drugs. testing all known remedies while search ing the world for something better. Nine Germany which, with my previous discoy- cries, gives me a certain cure.
 I don't mean that 1t can turn bony joints into flesh again; but 1t can cure the disease at any stage. completely and for ever. l have done it fully 100000 times.
 l know this so well that l will furnish my remedy on trial Simply write me postal for my book on Rheumatism, and will mail you an order on your drug gist for six bottles Dr. Shoop's Rheu- matism Cure. Take 1t for a month at my risk. If it succeeds. the cost is only s. 5o If 1t fails, I will pay the druggist my self-and your mere word shall decide 1t
 I mean that exactly. If you say the re- suits are not what 1 claim, don't expect a penny from you.
 l have no samples. Any mere sample that can affect chronic Rheumatism must be drugged to the verge of danger. use no such drugs. and 1t Is folly to take them You must get the disease out of the blood.
 My remedy does that even in the most difficult. obstinate cases. It has curec the oldest cases that I ever met. And fin all my experience-in all my 2000 tests I never found any other remedy that would cure one chronic case in ten.
 Write me and I will send you the order Try my remedy for a month. as 1t can't harm you anyway. If it fails it is free.
 Address pr. Shoop. Box es0. Racine. Wis
 Mild cases. not chronic. are often cured by one or two bottles. At all druggistA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
pr. Paul Selected by Venezuela.

Washington, May 1.-The state depart ment has been advised that the Vene- zuelan government has named pr. Paul as it's member of the arbitration which is to meet at Caracas next Monday to consider American claims. Dr. Paul is a lawyer and eminent publicist of Vone- zuela and speaks good English. MT. Rob ert Morris, United States agent. today concluded the preparations of his case and returned to his home in New York. He will sail for Venezuela in a fortnight There are thirty cases in Mr. Morris hands. involving about s30OO, GOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
SELMA.
Municipal Election Passes of Very
 ouietly-W. T. Terry Injured.


 Selma, May 4.-(Special)-The munich pal election took place today, being very quiet affair. as there was no opposition to the democratic ticket nominated on March 16. Capt V. B. Atkins is the new head of the city's affairs and will per- form the duties of that office with satis- faction to all.
 Last night w. T. Terry. engineer at the electric light house, suffered shock to his eyes which may result in the com plete loss of l-s sight. He was experi- menting with some sand, seeking to find a way through the means of electricity of converting it into glass and had two pieces of carbon which when brought to- gether would produce a 2000 candle power light.
 Either the fumes from the melting sand or the bright flash of the light when the cartoons were brought in proximity shock ed the optic nerve, destroying for the time at least the power of sight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

100 feet, corner 3d avenue and 18th street. Most valu- able property in the city; or will sell inside 50 feet. Rents well. Call at once.
 w. B. LEEDY & co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

railway was the first speaker at the at- ternoon session. lie said that the ols- cussion before the commission had taken a wider scope than the representatives Of the railroads had expected. They had come prepared to discuss rates on hay and grain grown in Alabama, but the commission had included hay and grain grown In all states. In view of this he would ask the commission to postpone the hearing until sixty days later, when the traffic officials could come prepared to discuss both phases
 He said that, speaking for the Southern railway, he wanted no industry to suffer because of rates, and his line would be willing to make concessions wherever it could be shown that some industry was suffering. He left sure that all the other railroads would do the same.
 Conner Objects Vigorously.
 MT. Conner entered a vigorous protest against postponement. He declared that the present tariff had been in force for twenty years and the railroads were per- fectly familiar with 1t and that the con- sessions asked for by the shippers and merchants should be granted. He repeat edly referred to the rates established in Georgia, and Vice President Emerson of the Atlantic Coast Line asked him if he
  by the Georgia commission several years ago had put practically every road in the state in the hands of receivers.
 MT. Conner intimated that some rail- roads were paying 10 per cent dividends and to this MT. Emerson replied that so far his road was concerned it was false This sally nettled MT. Conner, and step ping closer to the seat occupied by Mr. Emerson, he replied heatedly that he ofo tnX ffb11IluinR
 Any what?" asked MT. Emerson.
 Any bullying" replied by Conner. Tn Alabama bullying is considered good word, and 1t means imposition on small man by a larger one"
 Tn North Carolina 1t IS also consider ed a good word" said MT. Emerson, ''but at that I do not propose to have anyone making false statements about our road"
 Called to Order.
 President Smith called the takers to order and MT. Conner continued his speech. Vice President Hines of the Louisville and Nashville followed in an argument for the postponement of the hearing in order that the representatives could be given time to compile figures on the question for submission
 The commission retired and returning announced that they would postpone the hearing until June Is, at which time they would take up the matter of general revision of the tariff. This is the case submitted by Attorney White today asking for the enforcement of Georgia rates with the Tennessee river as a passing point. Numerous petitions from all portions of the state accom- pany this complaint. The decision of the commission seemed to please all parties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
DRS. DOzIER & CO, PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS AND FIX.
 PERT SPECIALISTS.

Treat successful ly all Nervous. Blood. Skin. Rec tai. V @ n e r e a l, Genito-Urinary and Female Complaints and Delicate Dis orders of Men and W o m 0 n. Nearly all operations of surgical character d o n e WITHOUT PAIN to the pa- k1.-t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

The chilly weather has not affected the fishermen in Madison. They continue to haunt the country streams and some of them are rewarded with handsome strings. Their experience will make good stories for next winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

At meeting of Selma lodge of Elks held Friday night, twenty-one applica- tions were received, among the number some of Selmas most prominent citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

The Blount County News-Dispatch says; There is probability of the railroad from here to Altoona being changed so as to avoid the Champion hill The engineers are now at Oneonta making survey west of Champion. The line will be about three miles and will intersect with the railroad just north of the trestle across the mud dafn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

The Anniston Star says: The Kilby Lo- comotive works Saturday secured con- tract for repairing all locomotives of the Mobile and Atlanta divisions of the South ern railway that lay over at Anniston
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

General Manager Whitten of the New York-Alabama oil company has received a dispatch from New York stating that the president of the company. Hon. Francis Wilson of New York, the attor- ney, MT. Harman, and the secretary, Dr. Erwin, will leave New York for Huntsville and will arrive there this week. The gentlemen are coming to look over the field and select sites for two more oil wells in this section and when this is done, the company will be in the market for two additional drilling outfits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
Summcv N NH2sz9ssz % .: A LA -------------
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In our Underwear stock all men can be fitted in size and price.
 There's nothing so annoying as poor ly fitting underwear.
 Avoid this kind by buying your /. Summer Underwear at our store. We are sole agents for Dr. Daniels Linen Mesh Underwear. ~Whatever comes from K. 6 c. Is
 Korrect and Good"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

The Mobile Herald says: F. c. Krueger, president of large silver and gold mine of Seattle, Washington, arrived in the city Friday evening, accompanied by Mir w. T. Hoffman, member of the firm, and they are guests of the Battle house. These gentlemen have been out on circuit, including Nashville Tenn. for the purpose of buying mining machinery and are also visiting the stockholders in Mobile, Mont gomery, Birmingham and other southern cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

Prickly Ash Bitters cures the kidneys. regulates the liver. tones up the stomach and purifies the bowels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

The Talladega Fertilizer company is now preparing to double it's capacity and the work will begin at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05

At meeting held Saturday night in Mobile the Mobile Basket company was reorganized, with a capital stock of sl5,oOO. and the following officers elected: F. L. Wagar. president; c. C. Meacham, vice president; J. J. Bartee, secretary and gen. eraI manager. A superintendent is on his way there and w1ll arrive Monday, when the factory will begin running.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Winfield. Marion county, is to have an all-day singing May 3l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
Southern Flakes
FOR SALE.

For breakfast with cream.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-05
MT. McEIdery Speaks.

addressed the commission, and his talk was rather salty. After making com parison of through rates and rates be- tween local towns. he told the railroad men, with considerable feeling, that the people of Alabama had driven the carpet baggers out of the state. though they were backed by federal bayonets. because these carpet-baggers were disregarding the laws of the state. 'I am here to tell you, gentlemen that we absolutely know no limit which we will not dare go to have our laws obeyed."
 MT. McEldery told the commission that he had been compelled to leave his magni- ficent farm because of excessive rates charged on grain and hay. He told them of an experience in making rates with a railroad for seventy-five cars of rice straw to Chattanooga firm from Talla- dega at 1T cents per ton. Only one car was shipped and the railroads charged him fifty cents per ton. At this rate they got s65 for a car and he received only $15. He was questioned by MT. Powell of the Southern and acknowledged that the roads had finally adjusted the matter. He said that the rate on hay from Chattanooga to Birmingham was s2.20 per ton, and from McEldery Station, Ala, to Birming- ham the rate was s5.00 per ton, when the distance was only half. Why should Alabamians be shut out of Alabama?" he declared. Tt was merely to fill the coffers of a lot of aliens. We ask you to see that we get fair treatment" He said that what Alabama wanted was the Georgia rate on grain and hay.
 After citing other local rates to main- tain his position, MT. McEldery concluded and the commission took recess for an hour.
 Vice President Cub of the Southern