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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
UNITED STATES WILL NOT CEASE EFFORTS
WILL CONTINUE TO TRY TO BRING ABOUT ADJUSTMENT OF RATIO OF GOLD AND SILVER CUR. RENCY.

Washington, January 30.-The executive branch of the government Is not disposed to cease it's efforts to bring about an adjustment of the ratio of gold and silver currency in the Orient and in other silver using countries with the mere presenta- tion to congress of the Mexican and Chinese notes yesterday. Secretary Root, who Is opposed to the amended Philip pine currency bill is particularly urgent in seeking to remedy the evil financial conditions in the Philippines. caused in large part by fluctuating currency ratios, while Secretary Hay is interested in the proposition because 1t promises to at once alleviate the friction now existing as a result of the Chinese indemnity ques- ton. The secretary also Is looking into the future toward the enlargement of American trade in South and Central America where silver is still the standard of value. Therefore the proposition will be laid before congress to appoint a commission of three members, men expert in financial matters. to act as representa- tives of the United States in an interna- tional money conference on the lines in- dicated by Mexico and China or In consul tation directly or In fact, in any line of international exchange that promises suc- cess. Very little legislative action Is re- quired at this stage and it is probable that an appropriation of S50OO for the ex- penses for each commissioner will meet the needs of the state department at the time
 It is made plain that the commission will have no power to commit the United States government to any change in its currency system; It's conclusions will be all adopted referendum and nothing can be made of them unless congress regards them with favor.
 The Mexican ambassador, Senor De Azpirose, called at the state department today and extended to Secretary Hay and through him to the President his warm est thanks for the able manner in which the communications of Mexico and China had been presented to congress yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
IMMIGRATION BILL UP.
Senators Penrose, Lodge and Fair.
 banks Are In Conference.

Washington, January sO.-Senators Pen rose, Lodge and Fairbanks, leading mem- bers of the senate committee on immi- grafton. who have in charge immigra- ton bills, have been in conference today with other members of the senate with a view of obtaining an agreement on the bill whereby its passage can be secured.
 Senator Lodge, who has been the spe- cial champion of the educational test for immigrants, has agreed to allow that provision to be withdrawn providing unanimous consent can be had for the passage of the bill after the amendment Is withdrawn.
 There are. however, few senators who see danger in conference who are not yet satisfied and may oppose the bill. even with the education provision eliminated. In the present condition of legislation it is generally recognized that the passag of the bill is impossible unless all oppo- stion can be removed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
COUNTESS STOLE
 WATCHMAN'S BABY
ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH PRETENDING TO HAVE BORNE A SON FOR PURPOSE OF SEcuR- ING AN ESTATE.

Berlin, January sO.-The Countess Isabella Wesierska Kwilecki, who has again been arrested and charged with pretending to have borne a son years ago, and presenting him as the heir to an estate at Wroblewo, province of Po- sen, Is 57 years of age and white-halred, though still an animated and brilliant woman. She was 51 years old when the child was born and had three daughters. It is alleged that the countess seemingly had two ladies of high rank as accom- pllces.
 These ladies, whose names have not been disclosed, are said to have procured the illegltimate son of the daughter of a railroad watchman in Austria and at the proper moment to have brought the baby to the countess apartments here They went, it Is asserted, from the railroad station in a cab, gave the driver a gold piece as a gratuity and entered the house, one of them carrying the baby done up in a shawl strap with a breathing space cut In the bottom of the bundle.
 The child, 1t Is further claimed, was probably drugged and was apparently kept two days in the house before it's birth was announced. The servants of the countess, it seems, did not even know of the presence of the child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
A REBUILT LAWYER. Food That Put Him Right.

It is easy to correct the bad effect of wrong eating if one will give it little thought Scientific food is just as pleas ant to the palate, and in the case of Grape-Nuts, Is more delicious than lm- proper food and 1t makes a world of diff ference in health and spirits.
 Some three months ago." writes Mir. E. l.. Saunders of Boston, Mass, T suf- fered terribly with indigestion all kinds of food distressed me: sometimes I had a feeling of suffocation about the heart, especially at night. My sleep was broken and I lost flesh rapidly.
 I commenced using Grape-Nuts and the relief from indigestion was almost immediate, and in short time entirely disappeared my heart resumed It's nor nal condition and I attribute the cure en- tirely to Grape-Nuts.
 A well-konwn lawyer of this city told me that he suffered from excessive nerv- ousness, and before entering the court room to try case was obliged to re- sort to stimulants I urged him to try Grape Nuts which he did with almost marvellous results; he not only gained flesh, but the nervousness left and his former strength and confidence returned.
 I am convinced that Grape-Nuts gives strength to the body and vigor to the brain. It is worthy of the highest praise and I will cheerfully answer all letters seeking information in regard to the food" Remember Grape-Nuts food is most emphatically not a medicated food in any sense of the term; 1t Is made of wheat and barley by scientific processes and the only reason 1t helps cure people is that they quit improper food and take a food in which the strong brain and nerve building elements of Natures grains are preserved and presented to the digestive machinery in a form that car be quickly and surely digestcd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
Miss JeIks' Kisit.

Miss Catherine Jelks. ;Ae lovely young daughter of Governor Jelks and Mrs. Jelks. will arrive tonight to be the guest of MT. and Mrs Edward Wilkinson. Miss Jelks will remain in Birmingham week or ten days and her visit will be made the occasion of series of entertain- ments.
 MT. and Mrs. Wilkinson will give a dinner Monday evening in compliment to Miss Jelks, and on Thursday after noon Mrs Wilkinson and Miss Jelks will receive informally after o'clock
 There will be several box parties dur ing the week and among those who will entertain will be Miss Conner.
 Miss Jelks' visit, being just preceding Lent, will lend brilliancy to the late winter season, although her visit to Bir- mingham had been originally planned for Easter week. when many Easter functions were being already planned in her honor.
 A great many Birmingham people met Miss JellSs at the inaugural ball where she was belle and beauty, and a num- ber of the younger set had the pleasure of meeting her here when she visited her aunt, Mrs. Edward II. Cabaniss two summers ago.
 She had not then finished school. Miss Jelks traveled abroad last summer
 Miss Jelks will be accompanied by her uncle. MT. Harry Shorter of Eufaula, and who will spend the week with MT. and Mrs. Wilkinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
Notice of Application to Sell Land.

State of Alabama, County of Jefferson Probate Court Estate of Sarah McCombs. deceased.
 On the 22nd day of January, 19O3 came Turner R. Weakley, as administrator of the estate of said deceased, and filed his application in due form and under oath. praying an order for the sale of certain lands described therein. and belonging to said estate, for the purpose of divis- ion of the proceeds of said sale of lands, and 1t appearing to the court that Ella McCombs Jennings, a married woman, over 2l years of age. and Mount Goodwin, Andy Goodwin, Aaron Goodwin, Jackson Harris, Thomas Harris and David liar ris. all over the age of 21 years, are heirs of said estate, and that the residence or whereabout of all of said heirs is un- known, 1t is ordered thnt the 9th day of March, 1908, be appointed day for hear ing said application, at which time all parties in interest can appear and con- test the same, if they think proper.
 It is further ordered that notice thereof be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Age-Her- aid, a newspaper published in this coun- ty. J. F. STILES.
 Judge of Probate This 3lst day of January. 1903.
 1-31-3t-sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31

And every form of PRIVATE DISEASE. ee~,aI Weakness. etc. etc., ara cured
 under plain guarantee.
 Iu condolences held fnvfolate. Cnnsulrsti tions at cffice or by mall inc vited without charge treatment by mall for those who cam
 IN No written prescriptions. We furnish all u. .edicines.
 Question blanks for man CT woman sent free on application.
 O,,r institute is thoroughly equipped
 ~r,th all modern sur gical. electrical, x
 rav- violet ray, galvsno- farsdic battery.
 aIsctrjc static machine. arc light cabi- ,ats and other modem electro and me- 1han,cal theurapeutio devices for aiding ne in ,he scientific treatment of chronic
 diseases.
 ,ndcrsed by the press and people of every
 section of Alabama
 Tbe Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. O. T. Dozier hes already acquired In the line ot his profession. but we know him to be
 brother Cdd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise ne 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-frst street Birmingham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
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candelabras. their lights softened with green shades. Narcissus In cut glass vases carried out the green and white colors.
 From the chandelier 10 the corners of the room were suspended innumerable electric lights, the effect being extremely beautiful.
 The details of the reception were very distinctive, the ices being designed as baskets and the sandwiches being orna- mented with the initials of the hostesses.
 A delightful orchestra stationed behind a screen of smilax played during the re- ceiIng hours.
 Mrs Clifford wore a handsome gown of black lace over white silk.
 Mrs starks' beautiful gown was of grey Aeolian silk over blue, the skirt being finished with a deep insertion of white lace and a cluster of small tucl1s at the bottom. The bodice had q yoze of blue overlaid with lace, and was finished with blue panne velvet.
 Miss Clifford wore a smart gown of braid
 Among the visiting women in the re- ceiving party was Mrs. D. T. Downs of Montgomery. who was greatly admired in a gown of black crepe de chine, em- broidered and trimmed with Duchess lace.
 Mrs. J. l. Mckinney of Montgomery wore one of the most beautiful gowns of the afternoon. It was of pink moire trimmed with cheniele.
 Miss Lulu Judson of Bessemer was ex- quisitly gowned in black net over white silk with real lace Her sister, Miss Grace Judson, wore a pretty gown of | Green panne silk.
 Those receiving were: Mrs. Landers Sevier, Mrs. Hubert Drennen. Mrs. P. B. Clarke, Mrs Nabb, Mrs. J. R. Smith, Jr, 1 Mrs. J. E. Frazier, Mrs W. A. Walker, Mrs R. H. Pearson, Mrs. F. Y. Ander- son, Mrs. J. R. Wheeler, Mrs. J. B. Raulston, Mrs. W. W. Crawford, Mrs r. w.. Dixon, Mrs. Oliver Chalfoux, Mrs. George Morrow, Mrs. Robert Jemi- son, Jr., Mrs. Priestly Toulmin, Mrs. Henry Hiden, Mrs. Charles Roy, Mrs. w.. H. Judson, Mrs. Downs, Mrs. McKin- ney Miss Alice Chalifoux, Miss Lillian Roden, Miss Mabel Ray, Miss Mary Fletcher Miss Helen Van House, Miss Winter, Miss Watson. Miss Lulu Judsor, Miss Grace Judson Miss Amy Jordan Miss Millie Nabb, Miss Florence Daw- son.
 The young women in the receiving party were entertained informally last evening" a number of men calling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

s75o-Lot 50x150 Smithfield Highlands. terms s250 cash, balance easy: 4-room house, well etc. 250 feet of car line: 3 blocks of school. $50e-Corner lot 50x190. Mcconnell street and electric car line or Tuscaloosa ave, opposite Princeton. ss50--Lot 50xl50 corner John street and Louise ave. Smithheld. 2S acres. IS miles of city. miles of New E castle. on Stouts road; some peach trees, grape vines and apple trees; $500 terms one-half cash, balance G. 12 and ls months.
 FOR RENT. No. 1104 John street. Smithfield; 4 rooms, S10.
 No. 1909. E. 14th st.. 5-room cottage, with bath. hot and cold: nice location; s20 4-room cottage. stable. etc. with,S acres of land. A mile of electric car line; good road to the house; s11 per month.
 L. c. PETTYJOHN, Phone 1ss .s2sh Third Avenua
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
Richmond, Virginia.
NEGROES WILL PROTEST.
Call Issued for Meeting to Fight the
 Jim Crow Law.

St. Louis. January 3o-A call has been issued for a mass meeting of negroes to be held in St Louis on February 1 to protest against the passage by the legis- lature of bill to require the use of Jim Crow cars on Missouri railroads. In addition to this. negroes from all over the state are requested to assemble at Jefferson City on Tuesday, February 8, and appear before the house commit tee having the bill in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
seamen Charged With Murder.

Liverpool, January 3o.-The four fseamen. of the British bark Veronica brought here yesterday by the British steamer Bruns- wick were remanded today on the charge of murdering Captain Shaw. two of his officers and four seamen of the Veronica. Two of the prisoners have made state ment duplicating themselves and others. Another of the accused men, William Smith an American, who shipped at a Mississippi port declares the statements to be untrue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
Notes and Personals.

Mrs. J. H. Crawford of Jasper is visit ing Mrs. ". B. Catchings, Eleventh avenue, South.
 Mrs. J. Norman Brooks will be at home informally this afternoon from 4 until 6:30, and receiving with her will be Miss Adele Brooks of Baltimore, who will ar- rive this morning, and Mrs. Wyman and Mrs. Davidson. No invitations have been issued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
Good Things to Eat.

The little girls and boys, as well as grown folks, like nicely risen cakes, pies. wafies, bis- cults, etc. Why shouldn't they have them whom a pound can of |" GOOD LUCK Baking Pow der-the best leavener--can be had of the grocer for ten cents9 "oVOD LUCKn produces the incest, lightest and most wholesome bread, etc., and in every six-ounce can will be found section-two sections in every pound can. Are you saving them7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31

I have opened headquarters at Metro politan Annex, Twentieth street and Nor ris avenue. where l will be pleased to meet my friends at any time they may find it convenient to call
 FRANK P. O'BRIEN, Candidate for Mayor of Birmingham. 1-27-eod-1w
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
Russia Watching Things.

Odessa, January 3o.-Events In Mace donia are being keenly watched by the Russian military authorities Orders have been given to the commssariat to be prepared for eventualities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
DRS. DOzIER & CO.,, PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS AND FIX.
 PERT SPECIALISTS,

Treat successful iy all N CT V O u s, Blood. Skin. Rec- tal.> V e n e r e a 1, GenIto- Urinary and Chronic ! Diseases, Female Complaints and Delicate Dis- orders of Men and Women. Nearly all operations of surgical character done WITHOUT PAIN to the pa- tNADf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
Macedonians Defeated.

Constantlnople, January 3O.-A detach- ment of Turkish troops has defeated strong band of Macedonians near Lake Okhrida, Albania.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31

If your stomach Is disordered. bowels irregular and you don't feel well, you need Prickly Ash Bitters. It Is very effec- tive In removing this condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31

WANTED-Men to learn barber trade: al- ways rush for barbers In spring; prepare now; years saved by our method; steady practice: tools. diplomas, positions and board given. Catalogue mailed free Mo- Ter Barber College, New Orleans. La. .1-27-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
AELP WANTEp-MALE,

 WANTED-A young man to do stenosra- phy and typewriting and assist in book keeping; a good opportunity to learn real estate and insurance business. Sal ary small at first, but right man can make himself very valuable. Address Insurance. care Age-Herald 1-31-2t WANTED-Men with rig to introduce Monarch Poultry Mixture; $2O weekly and expenses; years contract; weekly pay. Address, with stamp, Monarch Mfg. Co.,. Box 1858, Springfield, Ill. 1-31-St-sat-sun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
3ITuL.TIo,i NAMED.

FIRST CLASS SALESMAN wants posi-
 tion to travel or local. Address Sales man, care Age-Herald. 1-3l-2t WANTED-Position by young lady sten- ographer; five months experience; will
 ing to begin on small salary Address L. A. B., care Age herald. 1-3O-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
BUSINESS oPPoh. .ONITIEs.

OF INTEREST to the investing public We pay cash dividends each week on investments placed with us; highest ref erences furnished; we re established success; your money always subject to your control; we have never had a dis satisfied investor: special interest to saving bank depositors. Write B. R. Gornto & Co.,. Norfolk. Va. 1-1o-1m
 WANTED-A newspaper man with cash to establish the Ensley Enterprise as an afternoon paper. Apply to L. F. Hill, Box 45, Ensley, Ala. 1-SO-2t WE MAKE cuts for all commercial pur- poses both in line and half-tone; speci- mems and prices mailed on application. Address Age-Herald Engraving Co. Phone 230 1-2I-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31

All kinds of cuts. Age Herald En, graving Department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
ROOMS FOB RENT.

 FOR RENT-Furnished room on Sth ave- nue, between 18th and 16th, north, with hot and cold water, bathroom privilege, and house heated throughout Price moderate. Address Postoffice Box S16 1-31-tf
 FURNISHED ROOM; modern. 23O0 Third avenue. 1-31-3t FOR RENT = Furnished room; modern Apply 2201 9th ave 1-2s-6t FOR RENT-15s1 12th avenue, south, handsomely furnished room to gem tleman; new corner house; one block from loop car; bath, telephone, electric lights. Bell phone 17S9. 1-29-3t FOR RENTING large connecting rooms unfurnished. Apply 515 N. 22d St. 1-sO-St FOR RENT-Entire upper floor consist ing of four rooms. linen room, bath. hot aud cold water. gas and use of phone; price reasonable to right party; refer onces exchanged. Address Permanent, care Age-Herald. 1-2s-6t ELEGANT rooms to rent; new brick house; everything new and up-to-date in every respect. 2426 9th avenue, north. 1-30-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
MIscElLAEE EoUs,

BAKERS and wholesale dealers in flour, before making large deals, have your flour tested at Highland Takery lab
 oratory. 11-14-6si
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
eoARCERs WANTED.
FOR SALE.
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Four good mules, harness and wagon. Apply 1913 South 2Oth street. 1-31-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
REAL ESTATE.
FOR RENT.

tOR RENT. s4O--7 rooms; modern; South Highlands. $40-Store $12. .50--ISingston and Woodlawn houses.
 FOR SALE. $s0O0-Avenue II. near 2oth; rents sS5 month. $s75O-Avenue II. between 18th and 16th: rents SAT month. S2250-Nice cottage home; 17th, near l. sS2O0-1OOx14O; corner J and 16th street. $11OO-64x170; Waverly Place lot. S2500-North Highlands cottage; 112x172. $5O0O-NIodern new, handsome home; 18th avenue near 24th street. s140O-Choice lot, 18th street, between 11th and 12th. ss75O-25x1S21k; 1st avenue, between 2epd and 23rd. s41OO-25x14O End avenue, between 22nd and 23rd. MCCONNELL 6 CARTWRIGHT, Both phones 46 220 Fist Street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31

FOR RENT-New brick plant near Mo- bile. Ala; capacity 20 M. daily; big de- mand for brick at $S per M, J. w. New man, S07 Fisher Bldg, Chicago. 1-29-4t STORE for rent, 1911 End ave. Apply J. R.
 Adams, 21 N. 21st street. 1-7-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
 LOST.

LOsT~On loop car. about ?. m Wed nesday. on 2nd avenue, between goth street and Jefferson theatre; or in the atre, enameed brooch set with 12 whole pearls. Return if found to Age-Herald and get reward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
MCCONNELL & CARTWRIGHT, Both phones 46 220 Fist Street
FOR SALE.

TUX OA1E.
 $25O cash, balance s25 per month. good
 4-room cottage and lot. 25x140; Avenue
 D. near 16th street; price. $500.
 s65O-$25O cash, balance l. and years
 lot 25x190 feet, with Broom house; Ave-
 nue F, near 14th street; bargain. Sl8 25O-Three good two-story brick stores; fine corner; well located on 20th street: now paying 10 per cent ana can be very
 much increased; will go to $25. 900 in near future.
 sl0O0-$2o0 cash. balance S25 per month:
 fine corner. 100x144 feet; Hillman sta tion, car line; improve $3OO0 worth and will guarantee sS0 per month rent; will pay "A per cent interest; a snap. $5500-5oxl00; fine 2nd avenue corner: part ly improved with small store and three houses.
 s10.50O-9 acres with several houses at
 East Birmingham; fine for r1anufactur- ing plant.
 $10O per front foot for business lot. 2sx 100, near 18th street and End avenue. SMITH & STlLLMAN, 2004h First Avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31

TOR SALE. s275o-Residence bargain, South High. lands. s55OO-south Highlands residence. bring. ing good interest S15.000-A well-rented store.
 FOR RENT. Two Sorthside stores. Two nice cottages. north. Two mic, cottages. south. We will build houses to suit purchasers on splendidly located lots on easy termn
 C. L. STickNEY C CO.,
 2006 1st Ave. Phones. 6v0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31
THE ALABAMA HOME

WANTED-A good one horse. second-
 handed delivery wagon; must be sub
 stantial and cheap. D. B.. care Age- Herald. 1-31-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-31

WANTED-About 25 feet of secondhand office fixtures for immediate delivery. Address Real Estate, care Age-Herald. 1-3f-H
The daily sentinel., 1903-02-03

The redoubtable Isaac N. Stevens
or 'Ikey" as both his friends and en-
emies delight to call him is scheduled
to intsall newspaper at Pueblo.
That city has been noted in tie past
as a graveyard of newspapers. but
probably they needed burying. Any
thing that Col. Stevens starts will be
very much alive. commercially. finan-
cially. politically and every other
way, and that is the kind of paper
Pueblo needs and will support. We
newspaper field some day.
The daily sentinel., 1903-02-03

The chief legislative body of this
state is opened each day by prayer. as
is also the national legislature. Our
public schools have dropped the read
ing of the holy scriptures as waste
of time. The responsibility for leav.
ing out this time honored custom is
not known, but will be along with a
whole lot of other things before two
spring.
The daily sentinel., 1903-02-03

The reason advanced by railway
men for so many accidents being that
it has Just happened so" is very
unsatisfactory to the travelling public.
Accidents are multiplying so rapidly
that it is becoming IA matter of alarm.
So much so. indeed, that no ''happen-
ed so'' excuse will answer. There is
some radical departure or omission i'll
train service. 1t is either from ex-
cessive demands made OIL men and
material or incolnpetency in men.
cheap men. too young men. not ma
ture men.