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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
HUNTSVILLE
Mrs. Helen B. Farris Dies From Stroke
 of Apopexy.

Huntsville, January l9.-(Special. )-Mrs Helen B. Fariss, wife of William H. Fa- riss, died very suddenly Saturday night from a stroke of apoplexy. Mrs. Fariss was in her sitting room when she fell from her chair unconscious and died In twenty minutes. She was a native or Philadelphia but has resided in Hunts vile since childhood. Mrs. Fariss was universally popular among all classes. Her husband and three children-H. Cor don Fariss, Miss Belle F.ariss and Robert Fariss-snrvive her.
 The liabilities of Chorles R. Shyer, pro- rrietor of the Huntsville shoe store, who filed a voluntary petition In bankruptcy Saturday night are placed at s12,O0O and lis asset, are sS00O This is the first fail- ure in Huntsville business circles in sev- eral m m1nths.
 The annual election of the united chari- ties resulted in the election of Mrs. Emma Well, president; Mrs. E. B. Reece, first vice president Miss Sarah Lowe, second vice president; Miss Carrie Mc- Galley, treasurer; Mrs. A. c. Wilson. sec retary. The society has taken care of many destitute people during the year.
 FranoIs E. Wilson. ex-congressman from New York president of the New Ycrk-AlaLama Oil company. will visit the properties of the company in this locality during tfis week ard will select sites where oil wells will be sunk. Contracts for drilling will be awarded at once, and several contractors are here to make bids fer the work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
Opinions Rendered
 By Supreme Court

seeks to recover damages for the breach of a contract, which the complainant ayers was absolute, where the evidence shows that the contract counted upon was not absolute but was conditional, there Is a variance between the contract counted upon and the one proven, en- titling the defendant to the general af- firmative charge
 2. Trial and it's incidents; when judg- ment no reversed although error in trial courts ruling.-When on the undisputed facts in a case, there is judgment rem dered for the defendant, and 1t appears on appeal that the defendant was en- titled to the general affirmative charge. errors committed by the court in special rulings do not constitute a ground for the reversal of the judgment appealed from: such error being, under the cir cumstances, without injury to the appel lant.-
 Affirmed. Opinion by Tyson, J.
  Gardner vs Newman-Action on Com
 mon Counts-Appeal from Circuit Court
 of Blount.
 1. Arbitration; effect of award-An award, made pursuant to an agreement of submission to arbitration, is final and conclusive unless the aritrators were guilty of fraud, partiality or corruption III making II, anu Dt pledQtu III of a subsequent suit founded on the same claim or demand and this, whether the arbitration be under the statute or at common law.
 g. Arbitration at common law; oral agreement; swearing of arbitrators.-At common law, an agreement for arbitra- ton may be oral and general In terms, and the arbitrators need not be sworn unless there is an agreement to that ef- feet.
 3. Arbitration and award; sufficiency Of pleas.-Pleas, which show an agreement between the parties to submit their mat ters in dispute to arbitration, and that the arbitration was hand and an award made, present sufficient bar to an ac- tion on a claim included in the arbitra- tion without an allegation that the agreement was in writing, or that the arbitrators were sworn.
 4. Arbitration; fraud and corruption; re- fusal of arbitrators to be sworn.-The re- fusal of arbitrators to be sworn does not amount to fraud or corruption such as will avoid the award.
 B. Arbitration; partiality; right of party to be heard by counsel-The denial to party of the privilege of being represent ed by counsel before the arbitrators. does not show partiality on their part, in the absence of a showing !; at this privilege was granted to his opponent.
 Reversed and remanded. Opinion by Dowdell l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
NEW DECATUR.
Knights of Pythas Install Officers.
 Coal Barge Sinks.

New Decatur, January 19.-(Special)- New Era Lodge, K. of P. has installed the following newly elected officers: C. C.. A. B. Dobyns; V. C.. J. D. Ford; pre- late. H. G. Wells; M of w.. John o. Shea; M. of G., c. A. Weitzel; M of T.. and K of R. and S.. William c. YateH: M at A., R. H. Dahmer; representative to the grand lodge. W. c. Yates. New Era lodge Is in more prosperous cordi- tion now than at any time In It's past brilliant career.
 A large barge containing 200 tons of coal sunk in several feet of water at the American Oak Tanning works It will be raised. The coal was from McNabb mires 8 up the river and belonged to the tanning company
 The Cotaco Library association has elected the following new officers fov the present term: President Mrs. J. D. Wyker; vice president. Mrs E. c. Hoy; secretary, Miss Celia F. Buchheit; treas urer, Mrs. M. Harvey; directors. Mes danes E. c. Payne, E. W. Godbey 5. Crawford, R. H. Allison, A. F. Murray and Miss Annie Leigh Harris. The asso- citation is making arrangements to get an- other installment of new books.
 At an early hour this morning Charlie Worthington, local yard master for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, fell un- der a car in the yards here and his left hand was ground off at the wrist. Mir. Worthington was attending to his usual duties in the yard when his foot slipped, throwing him under the car.
 MT. Worthington Is one of the most {.. nf the Louisville and Nashville, and the accident is greatly regretted by his large circle of friends, as well as by the com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
PRATT CITY.
Several Items of Interest From the
 Prosperous Suburb.

Pratt City, January 19.-(Special) -w w. C. Rogers, superintendent of the states convict business will make his headquar- ters at Pratt City, in the Tennessee company's old office building, recently occupied by James Sanders as a rest dence.
 The Ladies' Auxiliary, Division No. l. of St. Catherine's church opened bazaar in the city hall this evening, which will continue throughout the week. A number of interesting attractions for each even ing of the week have been arranged for.
 Fred Daley. formerly prescriptionist for Lovelady & Co.,. druggists. has accepted a position in Mobile and will make that city his future home.
 The ladies of the Presbyterian church will entertain at a yellow tea at the home of MT. and Mrs. Job Going tomor- row from to 5 in the afternoon and from to Il in the evening. The congrega- tion of the Presbyterian church and their friends are cordially invited.
 Harry Bottomley left yesterday for Se- attle, Wash, where he will reside in future.
 Mrs. Hagler of Niota, Tenn, is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. T. B. Boring
 Jesse Wilson will leave tomorrow for Virginia mines, where he has accepted a position in the companys commissafy
 Charles Smithson is quite i'll with ty- phoid fever.
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,orv form of PRIVATE DISEASE r,a1 weakness, etc.. etv., arc cured under plain guarantee
 ,u condolences held invioiate.
 nnnsulrations at cffice or by mall in- ..,ted without charge
 Vllsu tnent by mail for those who can- not visit us s,r,n+iors We f,u, no',es.ion blanks for man CT woman sent free on appltcaton'
 Our Institute is thoroughly equipped Oui all modern sur gical. electrical. x Wlh violet ray. galvano-faradic battery. ray rs+r,c static machine. arc light cabi- a,d other modem electro and me hels h,ssI therapeutic devices for aiding eha Inc scientific treatment of chronic diseases. .zt,.a-, p- 0 ,1N.sad hv the press and people of every section of Alabama
 T,o Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot 5d anvthing to the reputation Dr. O. T. Do-,sr hss already acquired in the line ot his nrofe ssion, but we know him to be a brotber cad Fellow that can be relied on ro carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide. Dr. Dozier comes from A family of prominent physicians. and with his full store of medical knowledge and his large experience in his profession can he relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 Aee-Herald. His long record and ap- nroved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
GADSDEN.
Citizens Expect Two Water Works mpanles-Needes Found In Child.

Gadsden, January 19,-(Speeial.)-It is quite probable that Gadsden will have tive water works companies before the end of the present year. Some few weeks ago the city council granted a franchise to R. A Mitchell and associates to build a water works system, and has contract- ed with tho new company to furnish wa ter for fire protection after the expira- ton of tho contract with the old com pany on December a1, 1905. The old com pany will cease supplying the fire plugs after that date but will supply private consumers. It Is the intention of the old water works company to make consider able Improvements on their present plant. New and more modern machinery will be put In at the pumping station and the capacity will be largely increased. They will not give out any further informa- tion. but Gadsden expects much improve ments in their water works.
 Several weeks ago blue steel needle was extracted from the leg of the Swear old child of MT. and Mrs. Don Smith, who lives about Gadsden. few days ago while dressing the child Mrs. Smith noticed that every time the childs chest was touched that it would cry, on ex- animation she only found small pimple. She pressed 1t and caused the baby to cry out. physician was summoned and found another needle of the same kind lylng against the breast bone and re- moved 1t. Mrs. Smith said she could not account for the needles in any manner as that particular kind was not used by the family,
 The Gadsden Trades council held their AFct ft,.r. f1n ,1,av v-tt ..A. tained last Wednesday night. There were representatives from nine unions pres ent, three of these were from Atalla The council will be thoroughly organized in the near future with a large membership.
 The Etowah rifles will leave on a special Louisville and Nashville train for Montgomery Monday morning at 2 o'clock where they will participate in the inau- guration ceremonies of Governor Will liam D. Jelks. The rifles will be joined by the Annlston Oxford and Talladega com panies and the regr1ental band.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
Doctor CUPID.
One of His Prescriptions.

THAT Love sometimes cures disease is I a fact that has recently been called to the attention of the public by prom inent physician and college professor. In some nervous diseases of women, such as hysteria, this physician gives instances where women were put in pleasant frame of mind, were made happy by fall ing in love, and in consequence were cured of their nervous troubles the weak, nervous system toned and stimu- lated by little Dr. Cupid-became strong and vigorous, almost without their knowledge. Love is not however the cure for all women. Many woman is nervous and irritable, feels dragged down and worn out for no reason that she can think of. She may be ever so much in love, but Dr. Cupid fails to cure
 her. In such cases the body Is not sound-the nervousness and other symp- toms are telegraphed all over the body by the nerves (which is the telegraphic system of the human body) because the weak spot demands attention. In nine ty-nine per cent. of these cases it is the womanly organism which requires at- tention the weak back. dizzy spells and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
Suspect Named ''Jack'' MOT-
 tally Wounds E, 1, Bennett
CITIZENS ARE INDIGNANT
Policeman Starts to Arrest a Negro Suspect In Ensley Barroom and Is Shot-SeVeraI Physicians
 Attend Him.

Ensley, January 19-(Special.) .)-Police- man E. L. Bennett was shot twice and mortally wounded tonight while attempt ing to arrest negro in saloon of tough reputation run by Norman Ragland, negro at Avenue B and Nineteenth street.
 The negro who fired the shots escaped and though the entire police force of Ensley and a number of citizens have been In search of him no trace of his whereabouts can be found. The negro is a comparative stranger in Ensley and was known as Jack" The citizens of Ensley are indignant over what they con- slider the cold blooded murder Of one of the city's most popular officers and if the man is caught 1t Is feared trouble will result. The police promise that no violence will be done the prisoner.
 Policeman Bennett did not know the negro but his suspicious were aroused by the mans actions and he decided 10 arrest him on suspicion. Entering the "dive" he approached the negro, telling him he was wanted. The negro quickly turned and drawing a small revolver fired two shots at the policeman. One of ;he bullets entered the abdomen just rbove the naval and so far has not been locat- ed. The other went through MT. Ben nett's hand
 The stricken office was taken to drug store near by and then removed to the Cunningham hospital. Several prominent physicians were called in and 1t IS their unanimous opinion that the wounds gre fatal An operation was performed at a late hour but the result so far remains in doubt The intestines are punctured and 1t is feared blood poison will Sc. in.
 The negro who shot MT. Bennett is be- lieved to have come here from Warner mines and officers have been sent there for the purpose of locating him If possible.
 Policeman Bennett Is one of the oldest and most efficient men on the force and is second in authority to the night captain. He has wife and two little children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
l Will Cure You of Rheumatism
Else No Money IS Wanted.

Any honest person who suffers from Rheumatism is welcome to this offer.
 I am a specialist in Rheumatism. and have treated more cases than any other physician, I think. For 16 years I mada a0Oo experiments with different dr,,g. testing all known remedies while search, ing the world for something better. Min. wears ago I found costly chemical in Germany which. with my previous discov- eries. gives me certain cure.
 don't mean that 1t can turn honv joints into flesh again; but it can cure inc disease at any stage, completely and for ever. I have done 1t fully 100000 times
 know this so well that l will furnjs, my remedy on trial. Simply write mo a nostal for my book on Rheumatisnn and will mail you an order on your drup. o,st for six bottles Dr. Shoops Rben. matism Cure. Take 1t for a month at mv risk. If 1t succeeds the cost is only s5.D If if fails, l will pay the druggist nv se,f-and your mere word shall decide f.
 I mean that exactly. If you say the re- sn,ts are not what claim, don't expect a penny from you.
 have no samples. Any mere samni. that can affect chronic Rheumatism m,,st he 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 cureo the oldest cases that ever met And in all my experience-in all my 200o 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 month, as 1t can't harm you anyway. If 1t fails it is free.
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 Mild cases, not chronic, are often cured by one or two bottles. At all druggista
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
FREE CURE FOR MEN. The Following Letter From a churn
 Manufacturer Speaks For Itself.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
TUSCALOOSA.
Daughters of confederacy Celebrate
 Birthday of Robert E. Lee.

Tuscaloosa, January 19.-(Special)-The R. E. Rodes Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy celebrated appropriate exercise at the court house this morning at Il o'clock. The hall was very attractively decorated in confeder- ate flags and portrait of Robert E. Lee was draped in confederate colors. The address was made by the Hon. Frank S. Moody, who was student at Washing ton university during the presidency of Gen. R. E. Lee of that institution. Cross- es of honor were conferred on the can federate veterans by the president of the Tuscaloosa chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy
 The Warrior guards, under the com mand of Capt. William A. Collier, left yesterday afternoon for Montgomery to attend the inauguration of William D. Jelks, governor of Alabama. They were joined at Carrollton by a number from the Carrollton detachment, a branch of the Warrior guards. They will return to- morrow afternoon.
 The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity en- tertained at a beautiful cotillon Satur- day evening at the Elks' hall The ger- man was led by P. H. Sobertson, as- sisted by Miss Eleanor McCorvey.
 The marriage at Eutaw of Mir James Hamilton Pullem and Miss Anna Mary Byrd on January 21, is learned in Tus- caloosa with much interest, where the bride-to-be has been frequent visitor
 Floyd Green has recovered from a re- cent severe spell of illness
 s. F. Aston who for a number of years has conducted so successfully the mammoth business of the s. F. Aston Furniture company, began today to sell out his entire stock preparatory to go- ing out of business on account of fail- ing health.
 Capt. and Mrs. A. F. Prince have been called to Knoxville by the serious ill., ness of Mrs. Prince's niece, Mrs. Minnie Archibald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
Steamer Still Stuck in Sand.

Gibraltar, January 19.-Further at- tempts made this afternoon to float the Lahn were unsuccessful. The steamer Is imbedded in seven feet of sand amid ships. The Lahn's cargo continues to be discharged The saloon passengers have gone ashore and are stopping at hotels. They say that panic occurred when the vessel struck. but that owing to the coolness of Captain Malichow, 1t soon abated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
BESSEMER.
Pastor of Cumberland Presbyterian
 Church Goes to Huntsville.

Bessemer, January 19-(Special)-T Rev. S. P. Pryor rendered his resignation as pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church yesterday and preached his fare well sermon. He will go this coming week to Huntsville where he will take charge of the Cumberland Presbyterian church of that city, the congregation hav- ing extended him call to the pastorate. General regret is expressed at the de- parture of MT. Pryor, who is a very tal- ented young divine.
 The meeting to be held by the city council tomorrow night will be an im- portant one as the report of the mayor, city clerk and treasurer and other city officials will be presented.
 Twenty-Five members of the Bessemer Rifles under command of Capt. G. c. Will lis, left this morning for Montgomery to take part in the inaugural ceremonies. They will return tomorrow at noon. The Bessemer City court opened this morning and the week will be devoted to the hearing of pleadings.
 The hanks and postoffice were closed today as it was Robert F. Lees birth day, and a legal holiday in Alabama. Among the Sunday visitors here yes- terday from out of town were Mrs. H. r. DeBardeleben. and Cleve Huffman of Bir- mingham; Messrs. Cross, Salter, Read and Horn of Fossil, and MT. Ellis Brown of Pratt City.
 MT. James H. Hood returned yesterday from a business trip through Florida.
 
 LAXATIVE BROMO-QUlNlNE.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
ENSLEY.
Many Personal Items of Interest From
 the Steel City.

Ensley, January 19.-(special.)-P. J. Rogers, who was nominated by the citi- zens of Ensley for alderman from the Second ward, has decided to remain In the race to the finish. MT. Rogers is well known man and will prove a strong factor In the campaign.
 Hoke Perkins is i'll at his home with pneumonia.
 Miss Winnie Batiste and sister returned to Bessemer today
 Mir. Finkley, New York auditor of the Standard OH company, spent portion of yesterday seeing the sights of Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
Paving Streets With Asphalt.

Merida Yucatana, January 19.-The work of paving the principal streets of the city with asphalt is progressing rapidly. much to the interference of traf- fic. Yellow fever and smallpox are still prevalent here, but it is believed with the completion of the work of improving the streets the disease will disappear.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
Won Sternberg Starts for U. 6.

Berlin, January 19-Baron von Stern burg, the German charge daffaires at Washington, left Berlin for Hamburg this afternoon. He will be passenger on the Hamburg-American line steamer Augusta Victoria, which sails for New York to- morrow. His wife will embark on the Augusta Victoria at Cherbourh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
NOTICE.

Loop cars will turn back at 5th ave. and 2Oth st. from 5:3O to ? p. m. daily except Sundays.
 Birmingham Ry., l.. & P. Co.
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cerman Representatlve to Leave.

willemstad, Island of Curacao. January 19-Herr con Pilgrim Baltazzi. German charge daffalres to Venezuela, who has been here since he left Caracas last De- cember. is ss2out 70 leave for Washing ton