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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
GENERAL WOOD GETS lDE
Will Apply British Practices In Pacify-
 ing the Fiipinos.

Manila. August 24.-Gen. Leonard Wood has returned from a visit to the governor of Borneo, where he has been for some time observing the methods adopted by the British government to pacify and promote the interests of the natives and to improve the commercial conditions of the country.
 General Woods reports that the British government has obtained remarkable re- suits in uplifting the natices of Borneo, and returns to the Philippines with many new ideas which he will, with the cog nizance and assistance of Governor Taft, put into operation in these islands.
 General Wood is preparing to begin a campaign in the Jolo archipelago. into which territory he will go, accompanied by an escort of sufficient strength to per- init his entering the interior where he expects to obtain good results in his deal- ing with the natives by applying some of the ideas he has evolved as result of his observations in Borneo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25

will not only save ou olstressing pain and valuable time b will cost you less money. There is ala satisfaction n Knowing that the very best possible treat ment is being given tc you by compe tent physician who has 3xperience in such matters and is capable Of curing you in the quickest and most perfect manner possible. 1 have treated private diseases as a speciality for the past fifteen years in the city of Birmingham and l am therefore known to a great many. But V you are not acquainted with me. l re- <r you, with permission. to First Ma tiopal bank, Alabama National bank. Jefferson County Savings bank and steiner Bros. bankers. as to my responsi- bilitv for my contracts. 1 cure many pa rienfs by mail treatment. Write for prlces and terms
 do not use large advertisements and salse statements to attract patients whIch merit has failed to secure. If you fail to be cured by such methods. give me a call and get we'll
 Address Dr. Y. D. Holloway. iS0lh Sec ond Avenue. Birmingham. Ala
 Odice. Second avenue and Eighteenth. opposite postonlce.
 Onise Hours: s:sO C. m. to 6:2o D. n. Sunday, % s- m. to P n.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
TRUSTEES SALE.

In the District Court of the United States. for the Southern Division of the North ern District of Alabama-In the Matter of Ensley Publishing Company, Bank rupt-In Bankruptcy.
 The undersigned trustee will sell at public sale free from all lien. at the place of business of Ensley Publishing com pany, Avenue F between Fifteenth and sixteenth streets, Ensley, Ala, on Mon day, August 31. 1903, at D. m.. all the per sonal property of the Ensley Publishing company, bankrupt. except the choses In action), consisting of a newspaper and job outfit, including besides the good will of said business, one Campbell printing nress 38x54 one 10x15 Chandler x Price press; one 31s H. P. gasoline engine with necessary fixtures, two paper cutters, im- posing stones. ehases, newspaper and job type, etc.
 If an acceptable bid for the whole plant is not received the various articles will be offered separately
 CHARLES w. MILLS Trustee. FRANK DEEDMEYE FIR,
 J. w. TOMLINSON,
 Attorneys for Trustee S-2o-tu-sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
k Cure for Asthma

The worst cases of Asthma in the world succumb readily to the one great cure that never fails. Dr. Rudolph Schiffmann's Asthma Cure almost performs miracles.
 MT. R. M. Spencer, 23s0 Vermont avenue, Toledo, O., says: Asthma has been growing on me for 3 years, until last summer the attacks became so severe that many nights I spent half the time gasp i. ing for breath. Doctors seemed to give no relief whatever, and felt there was no hope for me, when a drug clerk recom- mended your Asthma Cure. Its effect is truly magical and gives complete relief in from to minutes"
 Sold by all druggists at soc and S1 .O0. Send Pc stamp to Dr. R. Schiffmann, Box e93, St. Paul, MinD., for free sample package.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
DECATUR
Funeral of Robert Roberts-BattIe for
 Prohibition Begun.

Decatur, August -(Special)-The funeral of Robert Roberts, who died here at an early hour Saturday morning at the home of his uncle. T. M. Jones. was one of the largest ever seen in the Decaturs. The services were conducted by the Rev. Mir. Masterson, rastor of the First Baptist, by the Elks' lodge, and by the Jr. 9. U. A. M, of which order he was a prominent member. The inter- ment took place in Oak Hill cemetery at o'clock yeat ecday afternoon.
 The prohbitionists will make fight in the coming session of the state legis- lature for prohibition in tH's county. They are now publishing bill in a local paper which is to be introduced at the approaching session. The saloon men, it IS said, will oppose the measure and a tattle royal will doubtless be the result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
NEWS ITEMS OF THE DAY
 IN THRIVING PRATT CITY

man, Miss Fannie Tucker, Miss Annie At kins. Miss Minnie Culverhouse and Miss Hattie Willoughby were the guests of R s. Crowder at his home near Crumley Chapel today
 Mrs. John Perkins of Bessemer visited her parents in Pratt City yesterday.
 Mir and Mrs. F. E. Young and Miss Alice Sullivan left yesterday to visit rel atiYes at Leeds
 Mr and Mrs. J. c. McMurray have re- turned from ten days stay at Garden City and Blount Springs.
 The friends of ". D. Haley will be glad to know that he Is able to be out again, after a two weeks spell of fever.
 S. c. LeCren and son leave in the morn ing to spend a few days at Helena.
 The Rev. w. E. Foust left this evening for Decatur, where he will spend several days.
 The thirteenth annual meeting of the w. M. |. of the Birmingham association, will be held in Pratt City September l. The following programme has been ar ranged
 10 a. m-Devotional Exercises, Holy Spirits Power-Mrs. Comstoek.
 Reading of Minutes.
 Business.
 Report from Societies of Years Work (written)
 Report from Sunbeam Bands.
 Plan of Work for the New Year Associatonal Vice President. Prayer-Mrs Harvey Wood.
 Opportunities of Birmingham Associa. tions-Open Discussion Led by Mrs. l.. Stratton.
 Use of Our Gifts-Mrs. T. G. Bush. Prayer. Dismssion-Mrs J. II. Aldridge.
 AFTERNOON SESSION-2.S0. Devotional Exercises-Mrs. A. P. Mon tague
 Love of Missions-Mrs. Yam. Query Box-Our Three Boards-Bring a written question for answer.
 Our State Work-Mrs T. A Hamilton The Sin of Not Doing-Miss Florence Wood.
 Music
 Prayer Mrs. A. T. Killian. Our Missonary-Mrs. Harry Moore. Letters from Missionaries-Mrs. D. M. Malone.
 Prayer
 Adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
ATLANTIAN KILLED
 IN MONTGOMERY
CHARLES A. MCCARTHY FALLS DOWN AN ELEVATOR SHAFT AND HIS BODY IS BADLY DIS FIGURED.

Montgomery, August 24.--(special)- Charles A. Mccarthy of Atlanta. Ga, a member of the Atlanta Cornice and Roof ing company, was found dead here this morning at the bottom of the elevator shaft of the Winter Loeb companys new building, now in course of erection. The coroner was notified and upon investiga- tion found that death resulted from fall ing through the shaft.
 The body was badly disfigured. It was found that both of the dead mans legs, his back and his neck was broken, and his skull was fractured. .f-
 MT. Mccarthy leaves a wife and six chill dren in Atlanta. His remains were shipped there today at 1:30 on the Western and Atlantic. There Is some mystery sur rounding Mir. McCarthy's death. No one knows when or how he met his fate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
ACT IS APPROVED.
Stock of Grand Trunk Railroad of Can
 ada Increased. ......

London, August 24.--A special general meeting of the shareholders of the Grand Trunk railroad of Canada today unani- mously approved the recent act of the Canadian parliament in authorizing an ih- crease of the four per cent guaranteed stock from the present authorized amount, $26,10OC0O, to $50. GOO GOO.
 The president of the road, Sir Charles Rice Wilson, after the meeting, denied specifically to a representative of the Associated Press that the money would be employed in the work of extending the road to the Pacific. The share holders expect that steps will be taken to acquire a Canadian port as an Atlantic port in stead of Portland, Me.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25

Pratt City, August 4.-(SpeclaI )-The city council met in the mayors office this evening. Routine business was transacted.
 The torch was again applied to No. 2 furnace at Thomas at o'clock Saturday afternoon. This furnace was shut down the first of April for repairs. Since that time it has been remodeled and equipped with all modern Improvements, and is now considered superior to any furnace in the south. A new stock house has been built and equipped with machinery which fills the furnace automatically The capacity of the furnace has been increased from a daily output of 15O tons to 275 tons. No. furnace has been closed down. It will be remodeled in a similar manner.
 The remains of Mrs. w. R. Lee, whose death occurred Saturday evening. after a short illness, were laid to rest this afternoon in Greenwood cemetery. The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Episcopal church, south by the Rev. W. E. Foust. A large con- course of friends followed the remains to the grave. Mrs. Lee leaves hus- band, three children, a father. one sis ter and several brothers to mourn for her.
 Prof. P. McNeil is expected home to- morrow from his tour in the west.
 D. s. Acuff of Horse Creek was in our city yesterday.
 Clarence Stamps was the guest of his cousin. H. H. Hagoed, yesterday.
 Steve Strickland. who has been visiting his brother. J. E. Strickland and sister, Miss Rosa, has returned to his home at Johns.
 The Knights and Ladies of Honor will entertain the Ensley Knights and Ladies tomorrow evening.
 Rev and Mrs. Hendricks have as their guest MT. and Mrs. c. w Barnes of Orr vile.
 Clarence Going of Birmingham was the guest of relatives in Pratt City yesterday.
 Mrs. Marion Taylor, Mrs. James All
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
STILL MAKING EFFORTS.
Canal Treaty Is Hanging Fire in Co.,
 lombian Capital.

Washington. August 24.-Acting Secre- tary of State Loomis has received two rather indefinite cablegrams from Min ister Beaupre, at Bogota, the latest dated August 15. conveying the information that efforts are still being made to find a way to revive the canal treaty
 From other sources an intimation has been given the state department that a movement is on foot to change the con- stitution of Colombia so as to secure ratification of the treaty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
JELKS APPROVES
 THE COURTS AWARD
LIEUTENANT DEXTER OF TROOP A, FIRST CAVALRY. A. N. G., IS ACQUITTED ON CHARGE OF MUTlNY.

Montgomery. August 24.-(Special.)- Governor William D. Jelks today re- viewed the proceedings of the court martial in the case of Charles E. Dexter, additional second lieutenant of Troop A. First calvary, A. N. G.. and approved the findings of the court in their acquttal of Dexter on each and every charge. Lieu tenant Dexter was charged with disre- spect to his superior officers and mutiuy. Captain Garside saying he had led re- volt against him.
 There were a series of specifications against Dexter growing out Of alleged disobed dience. The court cleared Dexter of all charges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
LOG DILLON TROTS
 MILE IN Z MINUTES Chestnut Mare Driven by Mil- lard Sanders Breaks Record A BEAUTIFUL EXHIBITION With Graceful Stride the Great Trotter Goes the Mile Faster Than
 cresceus and Is Given Great
 Ovation at the Finish.
A BEAUTIFUL EXHIBITION

Readvlle, Mass, August 2i.-Lou pil- lon, driven by Willard Sanders, today trotted a mile in two minutes, lowering by 2I4 seconds the wor1d's record held since 1901 by Cresceus, 2:0-y4. The track was fast the weather fine and the crowd . large Lou Dillon became the fastest mare trotter on July Il, 190S when she trotted q mile in 2:O3Ha. She lowered this time to 2:02s4, recently. reducing The Ab- bott's gelding record s4 of a second.
 For pace-makers there were two rum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
STRIKE DECLARED OFF.
Richmond Affair Lasted Just 69 Days
 and Cost $255,o0o.

Richmond, Va, August 24.-The striHe of street railway employees here was officially declared off today. It lasted just sixty-nine days and is esti- mated to have cost the street car com pany S125,000; the strikers in loss of wages, $50000; the state troops to maintain order, $75,O00; and the city, for special officers, $5000
 One man was killed by soldiers dur ing the progress of the trouble. One motorman was fatally stabbed by an other, while scores of persons have been more or less seriously injured in various ways as a result of the dis turbance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
LOVERS FIGHT DUEL.
Girl Sees One Fatally Hurt and Paints
 Away.

Mount Vernon, Ind, August 24-A fatal duel over a girl occurred on a ferryboat in Point township last night between Ed Robinson and Samuel Lusk. Robinson stabbed Lusk over the heart and then cut his throat, severing the jugular vein. Lusk died in a short time. Robinson gave himself up to the Kentucky author ities.
 The girl over whom the fight occurred saw the tragedy and tainted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
Presidents Guests.

Oyster Bay, August Ex-Governor Mur- phy and Senators Kean and Dryden of New Jersey will be guests of the Presi- dent at Sagamore Hill this afternoon. The object of the visit is to invite the President to attend the unveiling of the statue in memory of the New Jersey sol- ders who fell at the battle of Antietam. H. H. Kohlsaat of Chicago was among the Presidents guests at luncheon today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25

MT. John Calman has sev- cred his connection with the Birmingham Conservatory of Music and will maintain a Violin Studio. Teachers of other branches secured if de- sired. Watch papers for new address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
FOR RENT.

No. 1911 First Ave, 3 floors and elevator, railroad track !; No. 2lO7 Morris Ave, 4 floors and elevator, railroad track; 2l5 N. 18th St. l floor. 1918 Fourth Ave, l floor. IO8 N. 18th St. l floor.
 w. B. LEEDY & co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
J. V. Gordon 6 Co. Assign.

Boston, Mass, August 24-J. V. Gordon X Co.,, wholesale paper dealers of 200 Con gross street, Boston, assigned today for the benefit of creditors, naming Charles H. Davenport of Hoyoke and Frank w. Tibbetts of Boston as assignees The trouble is attributed to impairment of credit and heavy losses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
Banana Line Abandoned.

Boston, August 24.-Owing to the recent storms in Jamaica, the United Fruit com pany has decided to abandon its line of fruit steamers into Charleston. The com pany will continue to maintain its of- fees there, but will fill orders from it's other seaboard divisions, and just as soon as the banana plantations have been re- stored the line will be resumed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
Huntsville Will Issue Bonds.

Huntsville, August 24-(Speclal.)-B a majority of 129 the voters of Huntsville today voted to issue s40.0G0 of bonds to liquidate the floating debt The election was without interest and the vote was small.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
VERY LOW RATES.
ro Mashinnton. b. c.. and Return vIa

To Washington, D. C., and Return Via
 SoL srn Railway.
 On August 3Oth and September 1st. and 2d. Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Washington. D. C., at rate of one fare plus % ceuts. Tickets good to leave Washington September 1oth. 1903. Round trip gate from Bir- mingham sc1.9o.
 For sleeping car reservation, ssc., apply Passenger office, Morris Hotel building. Telephone 6l1. J. C. LUSk. 8-2-1m. District Pasenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
Perfectly Smooth Gait.

With never skip Lou Dillon went so smooth gaited down the back stretch as to lead those not taking the mile to be- lieve that her speed was not alarmingly fast. The half was clicked off in 1:0os4. Around the turn to the three-quarter pole the clip quickened. the third quarter being in :30I4 making that mark of her journey in :31 Faster and faster came Tanner with the runner and right with him trotted the handsome California bred mare. Sanders was sitting perfectly still, but Mccoy was crying aloud to his run ner to cheer on Lou Dillon.
 To the amazement of all the quarter was driven in :29. thus making the mile in 2 minutes. When Sanders logged the mare back to the wire, those who had witnessed the performance leaped to their feet and sent forth cheer after cheer. Lou Dillon apparently was as fresh as though she had only been out for a jogging ex- ercse.
 Sanders said he fully believed that be- fore the season closed, he would drive the mare in l :59 or better
 Favorites won on all the four racing events.
 It was announced that on Friday Major Delmar would go against the gelding re- cord for trotters 20314, held by The Alb bolt The summaries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25

ming horses hitched to road carts, Peggy from Paris. driven by Doc Tanner, and Carrie Nation, driven by Scott Mccoy. The first score was fruitless, Lou Dillon making break just before reaching the wire. On the second attempt, the word was given. Tanner brought Peggy from Paris directly In front of the chestnut trotter, while Mccoy lay at her wheel In this way the trio went to the quarter in .onIs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25

Finest apples grown in western, North Carolina. Write for prices and express rates ;-both are low. Address J. E. Hall, box 20, Waynes- vile, N. 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25

Time and tide wait for no man. Save time and procure a Gas Range.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25

We make all kinds of cuts. Ths Age-Herald Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25

We can save you from 20 to 30 per cent on your paint bill. Birmin gh m Paint Mills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY, Phvsician and Suroeon.

Three-fourths oi the persons who come to me to get cured of Syphilis. Gonorrhoea, Gleet. Structure. L O . { Manhood and other private diseases have tried to get well by using oth-
 CT means. Why not come as soon as you find that you are afflicted? IF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
EDUCATIONAL


O S9 o. In rep o o who with will that examination Of the rec
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  by the of 1 teaching staff and the students at Marion PINNMAN of University Pennsylvania conditions admission address J. T. MURFEE Superintendent, Marion, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25
IADIES! $500 REWARDS DgGr oSstiSs,s sss'

suppression. any cause in pathology. my monthly regulator fails to relieve; safe; harmless mail; how long suppressed. pr. JOHNSON MED. DIS. 95 Dearborn. Chi cago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-25

Pratt City. August .-(speclaI )-The city council met in the mayors office this evening. Routine business was transacted.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-19
eriqht's Disease Cured.

Whitehall, Ill, Dec. IA case has
been recorded in this place recently,
which upsets the theory of many ply
sicians that Bright's Disease is incur
able. 1t ia the case of Mr.. Lon Manley,
whom the doctors told that he could
never recover. Mr.. Manley tells the
story of his case and how he was
cured in this way:
Il began using Dodd's Kidney Pills
after the doctors had given me up.
For four or five years 1 had Kidney,
Stomach and Liver Troubles; 1 was
general wreck and at times l would
get down with my back so bad that
could not turn myself in bed for three
or four days at a time.
81 had several doctors and at last
they told me l had Bright's Disease,
and that l could never get well.
commenced to use Dodd's Kidney Pills
and l am now able to do all my work
and am all right 1 most heartily
recommend Dodd's Kidney Pills and
am very thankful for the cure they
worked in my case. They saved my
life after the doctors had given me
up"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-19
Not So Bad as Appeared.

Senator Lodge possesses a sense OF
humor, but certain committee clerks
at the capitol think it grim one.
One day toward the end of the spe-
cial session of the senate last spring
the clerks in question, who were work
ing in a room just off that of Mr..
Lodge, were astonished by the sud
den appearance of the Massachusetts
senator.
who's smoking that nasty cigar
ette?" demanded MIR. Lodge, peremp-
torily.
The guilty man afterward said that
at the time he felt like sinking
through the floor. But he managed
to gasp out an apology and made as
if TO throw away the offending smoke
"Oh, it's you, is it," said the sena
tor calmly. well, I'll thank you tc
give me one; there isn't a single Gig
arctic in my roomi"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-19
WORSE AS 1T WENT ON.
Reason for coIored GentIeman's Dis
satisfaction With His Name.

Reason for coIored GentIeman's Dis
satisfaction With His Name.
An old colored man called on Judge
Rufus B. Cowing the other day, and
in asking for advice supplied the court
with good story.
; What Use gwine to inculcate.
ledge, is dis: What mus l do to
change nah prognomen? When l find
dat Use weighted down wifi ah prog.
nomen dats bound to kill my trade,
what mus l do?''
You wish to change your name?
inquired Judge Cowing And why?''
! cause nah name is Failure. Yes.
sab, OATS nah name. Use ali white
washer, and dat name jes' queers me. %
Very well, uncle; why not use the
first letter of your first name" sug-
gested the court
Oats wuss," groaned the old man.
Use tried dat. 1 had ali big sign
painted "A Failure and NAH trade
left me-"
THE initial letter does make an un-
happy combination agreed the Judge.
But I'll tell you what to do. Use
your first name, and then people will
not notice the last name so much"
Oats der mos Accommodating of
all, sab. It's simply downright
scandlous. Nah first name is Adam,
sah."-New York Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-19
The GENDER OF ARKANSAS.
Small Boy Claimed 1t Was Female.
and Proved It.


The life of school teacher would
be sorely monotonoas," said a teacher
of boys school not a hundred miles
from the City Hall, "if it were not for
his sense of humor and the really
funny things which happen every day
in the school room. One day, for in
stance, 1 had up my smart class in
grammar and set the boys parsing-
called to Moses, a colored boy, to
parse Arkansas, and he said .Arkan-
sas.'. with emphasis on the second
syllable. l corrected his pronuncia-
ton. and he went on:
.Hark-en-saw is a noun, objective
case, indicative mood, comparative
degree, third person, passive. and
/. nominative case to scissors
You haven't said what gender.
Moses, remarked.
Feminine gender quickly re
marked my smart scholar.
Why, sir?' asked, somewhat puz-
zled
"Iecos it's got Miss Souri, on the
norf, Louisa Anna on the souf, Mrs
Sippi on the east, and ever SO many
more shemales on the west
1T was so well done Joined in and
encouraged the laugh which followed
the smart boys humor.''-New York
Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-19
RECORD RUN TO KANSAS CITY
Wabash Train Makes Trip in Fiv
Hours and Fifty Minutes


Hours and Fifty Minutes
Wabash train No. 8, fast mail be-
tween St. Louis and Kansas City,
made a record-breaking run from St.
Louis to Kansas City Sunday after
noon.
The schedule time for starting is
2:2O D. M, and the regular time for
the run is seven hours and ten mill
utes. No. started one hour late,
lost twenty minutes on the way and
pulled into Kansas City on time, max
ing the run in five hours and fifty
minutes, five minutes faster than any
previous record.
There was full equipment of a
mail car, combination car, chair car
and diner. At many places along the
route the train showed a speed OF
seventy miles an hour, and between
Mexico and Montgomery City a mile
a minute was reeled Off. The dis
lance is twenty-four miles, and it took
Just twenty-four minutes to make the
trip.
The train was in charge of Con-
ductor J. S. Gould. The engineer was
George Nelson and the fireman was
Charles Summerville.-St. Louis Re
public.