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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
BESSEMER.
City Council Passes Upon a Number
 of Important Matters.


 Bessemer, January 21.-(Special.)- At the meeting of the city council last night the Bessemer Rifles were grant ed monthly allowance from the city of $25.
 The Tennessee company has granted the right of way for poles for electric light and power from their furnaces In this city to Feeders, the head of their ore mines.
 The following railroads will be re- quired to put up arc lights at the prin- cipal crossings: The Louisville and Nashville, two; the Alabama Great Southern, six; the Kansas City, one.
 A curious incident occurred at the meeting. An alderman arose and sug- gested. that badge No. be replaced with another number. This was Po- liceman J. J. Flowers number when he was shot and killed some months ago by an unknown white man whom he found in an empty box car. Police man Upshaw succeeded MT Flowers, and accidentally shot himself in the leg on December 26, dying recently from blood poison as result of the wound. AS there seems to be some fatality connected with the beat, it was suggested that the number of the badge be changed, out of deference to the prejudice against it. The matter was referred to the police committee.
 The council decided to donate $10 a month to the Society of United Chari- ties, an unsectarian charitable organi- zation which cares for the poor, sick or friendless of the city's population. The United Charities receives support from all denominations, and this addi- tional donation will enable the society to enlarge it's sphere of usefulness.
 The reports of the city officers were voluminous and contained much inter- esting data. The mayors report drew a comparison between 1901 and 1902, showing total receipts for 1901 to be $63,933.01 and for 1902 $155, ,49S.80, the latter including money raised by bond issue. The expenses for 1901 were $63,900; for 1902 they were s122,000. From licenses In 1901 tho receipts were $17,314.25; in 1902, s19,421.40; from taxes on buildings and personal property in 1901, $9,134.66; in 1902, $14,S24.60. From fines in 1901, ST. 508.13; in 1902, s9,272.45. Expenses on sidewalks in 1901, $13,536.21; in 1902, $15,571.15. The expenditure on sew CTS up to the present time has been s37,024.47. The total bonded debt is now S164,000. It was shown that the white schools have seventeen teachers and the colored eight. The enrolment this year was 1190, against 1O67 last year. The mayor claims, however, that 50 per cent of the children of a school age in the city do not attend school. The city is now lighted by twenty-five arc lights at $S0 against eight last year at S110. Permits for 165 build ings were issued. against I'll last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
INSANE JEALOUSY
 CAUSES SUICIDE
DOMESTIC oUARRELs BETWEEN MAN AND WIFE CAUSES HoRRI- BILE TRAGEDY AT sANDRocK ON LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN.

oadsden, January 2f.-(Special.) )-NeNs of a horrible and revolting suicide at sandrock village on Lookout mountain in DeKalb county. reached Gadsden to- day. From facts obtainable, 1t seems that because of marital infelcity and in- sane Jealousy of her husband, Mrs. Tom Clanton sought to end her life by suicide and accomplished her purpose by almost severing her head from her body with a razor. No one was a witness to the rash deed except the husband
 Neighbors say that he claims to have been out in the yard in front of his house when he heard a noise tat sounded like the opening of a trunk He went inside the house and was mortified to see his wife standing with his razor in her and her throat cut. Before he could reach his wife she made another slash at her throat and almost severed her head. She fell to the floor and he managed to s,t her to the door wne.I sne pltcneu mead foremost Into the yard. He says that he secured the razor and started running for a neighboring house. As he reached the gate he tossed the razor to one side.
 The circumstances give rise to consider able suspicion and Clanton was arrested and released on $200 bond. It seems that Clanton and his wife had often quarreled and she had frequently returned to her old home in Georgia. but each time the husband would follow and induce the woman to return to him. There was a great deal of trouble In the family and one man was under bond for interfering in some way with them. It Is supposed that the woman was goaded to despera- ton over a quarrel during the morning. She was about 40 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
RECORD OF COURTS.

The case of Mrs. w. O. Miller against the Birmingham Railway and Electric company, in the first division of the City court, resulted in a mistrial. The plain tiff sued for s15,OOo claiming she received personal injuries while alghting from a car on Second avenue and Twentieth street two years ago. This is the second time the case has resulted in mistrial
 The case of Carrie Bratford against Margaret Wilson, an ejectment suit. is still on trial.
 In the Circuit court the plaintiff in the case of Dave Mason against the Vest ern Union Telegraph company took non suit.
 Judge Senn was able to be out yester- day and was on the bench in the second division of the City court The case of M. B. Herman against T. M. Dyer is on trial.
 In the United States court the case of McDougal & Satterfield against the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company is still on trial.
 In the case of Taylor against the Vest ern Union Telegraph company Judge Toulmin granted the petition to have it remanded to state court. The suit Is for $500 and out of the Jurisdiction of the district court.
 The following suits were filed in the City court:
 David R. Lindsay against the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad company for s5OOO. claiming damages for alleged wrongful ejectment from a train.
 Will Ellis against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, for s15,OOo. The plaintiff claims damages for alleged injuries claimed to have been received as result of an explosion near Ensiey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
Pretty Marriage at Pollard.

Evergreen. January )-one of the prettiest home weddings of the season occurred yesterday at the home of the brides parents. Mir. and Mrs. H. T. Matthews, at Pollard. Ala. The contract Ing parties were MT. Arthur Cunningham of Evergreen and Miss Annie Matthews. Rev E. A. Smith performed the cere- mony. The attendants were Mir. Claud Cunningham of Birmingham brother of the groom and Miss Ebbie Matthews. sister of the bride. and George Brewer Of Evergreen and Miss Daisie Miller or Brewton.
 The groom Is cashier of the Peoples bank of this place and is universally popular. As an evidence of the high esteem in which he is held by his em- ployers, the board of directors of the bank increased his salary and presented him with a magnificent suite of furni- ture. The couple departed on the after noon train for their future home in Ever green.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

Montgomery January H-(Special) )-The Supreme court rendered the following de- cisions today:
 Mcclellan, c. J.-William alias Pill Henderson vs. the state of Alabama, ap- peal from Conecuh Circuit court; affirmed.
 Haralson. J.-Henry Morningstar vs the state of Alabama. appeal from Mobile City court; reversed and remanded
 Tyson, J.-W. w. McCarver vs. Doe. ex. dem. H. Herzberg, ct all, appeal from Gadsden City court; reversed and ren- dered
 Sharpe, J.-Jim Webb vs. the state of Alabama, appeal from Jefferson Criminal court: affirmed.
 Dowdell. J.-Central of Georgia Railway company vs. B. w. Edmondson, appeal from Henry Circuit court; affirmed.
 The court in affirming the case of Jim Webb fixed the date of his execution for March 13. He was convicted of murderiug policeman w. P. Walton at Birmingham and appealed the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
OPENS BIDS TO
 REPAIR BUILDING
CONTRACTORS MAKE ESTIMATES FOR DOING WORK ON THE GOV EMINENT 5UILDING-LoWEsT BID IS BY BELL 6 LEWIS.

In the absence of J. o. Thompson, col- lector of internal revenue. who is cus- todian of the postoffice building. his chief clerk yesterday opened proposals for re- pairing and painting the building through out
 The bids were as follows:
 G. w. Muller, Atlanta. .. .. &.790. .00 Bell & Lewis, Birmingham .... .... 3,525. .00 George T. Hayes, Chattanooga .. 3,S47.0 % W. P. Brewer & Co.,, Birmingham. 5,963. % Savannah Contracting Co...... 4,134.5
 The lowest bidder was the firm of Bell & Lewis, the latter being John F. Lewis, who is now at work on the contract for the Hilman hospital, and a number of other buildings in this city.
 The bids. which are accompanied by cer- tified checks to bind the respective bid- ders. will be forwarded to Washington. where the award will be made.
 Before going out of office as collector of internal revenue, J. H. Bingham made a requisition to the department at Wash ington asking that the Birmingham gov ernment building be repainted and im- proved in the interior. During one of his trips to Washington the promise was made to him that the requisition would be honored. When MT. Bingham was suc- ceeded by J. O. Thompson the matter was again taken up and the authorities at the national capital stated that 1t would be several months before the work would be started, but sent proper au- thority to the collector to advertise for bids. This was done and the bids were opened yesterday as stated above.
 After accepting a bid the work will probably be pushed without delay. The exterior will be frightened and the wood- work in the Interior of the building will be repainted and where repairs are need ed they will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
"A FAIR FACE MAY PROVE A FOUL BAR CAIN" MARRY A PLAIN GIRL IF SHE USES
 c A POI 10

The character of the buildings erected was much better, however, as shown by comparison of the cost-$163, ,315 for this year. against $114,450 last year.
 The report of the fire chief showed that the department has been called out fifty times during the year-total loss, $18,955, insurance on buildings 79,325, insurance on furniture S69 ,150, exposure $281 200. Causes of fires: g, defective fiues Is, sparks on roofs; 4, spontaneous combustion; 3, gasoline and lamps ', open grates; 3, foul chimneys; 1, electric wire; 4, un- known. The loss was three times as great as the year previous. The chief recommended three additional fire plugs and an increase of the force from ten to thirteen. He also recom- mended purchase of a steam fire en- zine to cost $350O, to maintain which would cost $2000, and the installation of an alarm service, also the purchase of lots for the ultimate building of fire stations.
 The city attorneys report showed the StatuS or the clty litigation, which consists chiefly of appeals from the mayors court, petty cases, a nun. Der of which are now pending in the appellate court
 The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Bessemer Land and Inn provement company will be held here tomorrow. It Is not anticipated that there will be much change in the di- rectory of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
BLOCKADE MUST
 BE RAISED SOON
THIS IS THE ONLY CONDITION ON WHICH VENEZUELA WILL SUB MT TO NEGOTIATIONS PRIOR TO SETTLING CLAIMS.

Washington, January 21. - Raising of the blockade Is Veneznela's condition precedent to the formal institution of ne- gotiations with the powers for settle- ment of their claims Minister Bowen has presented this proposition to the rep resentatives of the allies here and it has been cabled to London. Berlin and Rome. Little progress can be made pending the receipt of the answers.
 Considerable reticence is being main tained by the negotiat'ors as to the pre- liminary steps, and they are averse to discussing the natur of Venezuela's S initial proposition unti1 a reply to it has been made. It is understood, however, that in asking that tn Q blockade be lifted MT. Bowen let 1t be understood that he was In a position to offer suitable guaran- tee for the payment of the just claims of the allies.
 It Is expected the reply of the powers will be in the naturei of a joint counter proposition that Ven6 ,zuela agree to a set clement of the claim arising from inJur- les to foreign citizens in Venezuela. It developed today tha at Minister Bowen s power includes Jurisdiction over the claims of all foreign countries, Castro having authorized him to negotiate through the representatives at Washing ton with all the powers having claims against his country.
 No active steps. however, will be taken until the preliminary difficulties have been cleared away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
MINISTER FOUND
 GUILTY OF BIGAMY
THE REV. MARION LANE, ALIAS JEAN SkYLES, HAD BEEN MAR REED SEVEN TIMES-DEFENSE PUT UP PLEA OF INSANITY.

New Orleans, January 21.-A special to the States from Port Gibson, Miss, says:
 The jury in the case of the Rev. Marion Lane or Jean Skyles charged with big amy, returned verdict of guilty at D.. m. today.
 Lane was one of the most learned the- ologians and eloquent orators in the state. Not all the evidence had by prosecution was brought out at the trial. but it went to show that Skyles had been married seven times. Evidence showing mar riages in Carrville. Tex, Russellville. Ark, and Woodville, was presented to the jury. After his last marriage at Woodville, Skyles fled to Texas and was captured at San Antonio.
 The defense was insanity. Skyles was educated at Clarksville, Tenn. He Is 42 years of age and had been seven years a minister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
NOT DUE TO CLIMATE.
catarrn Is Found Everywhere.

Catarrh is at home anywhere and everywhere. While more common in cold, changeable climates, 1t is by no means confined to them, but is prevalent in every state and territory of the union.
 The common definition of catarrh Is chronic cold in the head, which if long neglected often destroys the sense of smell and hearing; but there are many other forms of the disease, even more obstin- ate and dangerous.
 Catarrh of the throat and bronchial
 tubes as well as catarrh of the stomach
 and liver are almost as common as nasal
 catarrh and generally more difficult to cure.
 Catarrh is undoubtedly blood disease
 and can only be successfully eradicated by an internal treatment. Sprays, washes and powders are useless as far as reach ing the real seat of the disease Is con-
 cerned.
 pr. McIverney advises catarrh sufferers to use a new preparation, soid by drug gists, called Stuarts Catarrh Tablets. be- cause actual analysis has shown these tablets to contain certain antiseptic quail
 ities of the highest value and being an internal remedy, pleasant to the taste, convenient and harmless, can be used as freely as required, as well for children as for adults.
 An attorney and public speaker, who
 had been a catarrh sufferer for years, says:
 Every fall I would catch cold which
 would settle in my head and throat and
 hang on all winter long and every winter
 it seemed to get little worse. I was
 continually clearing my throat and my
 voice became effected to such an extent
 as to interfere with my public speaking.
 T tried troches and cheap cough cures and sometimes got relief but only for a short time, until this winter when I learned of the new catarrh cure, Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, through newspaper advertisement. Two 50-cent boxes which I bought at my druggists cleared my head
 and throat in fine shape and to guard against return of my old trouble keep
 a box of the tablets on hand and when ever I catch little cold take a tablet
 or two and ward off any serious develop ments."
 Stuart's Catarrh Tablets deserve to head the list as household remedy. to check and break up coughs and cold, because unlike many other ca- tarrh and cough cures these tablets con- tain no opiate, cocaine or any injurious drug.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
Eleanor Robson in the Title Role of
 Audrey"

The presentation of Mary Johnston s story, Audrey" in dramatic form at the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday and Wednesday nights and Wednesday mati- nee should prove an interesting event. Liebler & Co., promise for Audrey an appropriate setting and a capable com pany. The dramatization of Audrey was made by Harriet Ford and E. F. Boddington. Miss Ford has already given to the stage such plays as "The Greatest Thing in the World'' and Kyrle Bellew s "A Gentleman of France" Audrey" Is said to have enjoyed a success at the Madison Square Garden. New York, and Miss Eleanor Robson's hit in the title role was little short of a great personal triumph. There Is no actress on the American stage who has advanced SC quickly in the public's esteem as Eleanor Robson. She has six striking successes to her credit made in New York during the past three years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
TUSCALOOSA.
Business Men Organize a Board of
 Trade-Other News.

Tuscaloosa, January H.-(Special. )-Last evening the business, men of Tuscaloosa were called together: by Mayor w. G. Cochrane at his office in the city build ing. A large number responded to the mayors call and a Board of Trade with a f1attering future was organized. Frank c. Blair was made temporary chairman. The organization will be under the gov ernment of the board of control, com posed of seven meInbeys. MT. F. G. Blair was made president; E N. c. Snow. vice president Phil w. Blondheim, treasurer; while Messrs. Mims H. Jemison, W. F. Fitts, sr., w. A. Collier and w. P. Bing- ham compose the remaining four.
 The Rev. H. c. DuBose, a prominent Presbyterian missionary to China, will arrive in the city In a few days and be the guest of the Rev. John Van Lear. He will preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday ih the interest of missions. and his sermon will doubtless De a most interesting ono, as he was in China dur ing all the Boxer troubles.
 The meeting; of the city council yester- day proved to be one of much interest, the object of which was the discussion of better stDeets, lights and water for fire purposes Contracts will be let in the near future for the grading of several of Tuscaloosa's thoroughfares, and lights and water plugs will be removed to where 1t seems best. A city engineer will be se- cured to look after the work and those doing the grading will be required to give sufficient bond. In the future all meats, etc, sold at the city market will be in- spected before they go on sale by an ex- pert, who will be appointed by the board. A number of other smaller matters were discussed, which mean much to the city's welfare.
 Dr. and Mrs. William c. Somerville ar rived lalst evening from their western journey. The many friends of the former will be g lad to learn that he has entirely recovered from his recent spell of ty- phoid fever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22

.srv form of PRIVATE DISEASE. e.xra1 Weakness, etc.. etv., are cured under plain guarantee.
 All condolences held fnviolate.
 consultations at cffice or by mall in- vited without charge
 .rreatment by mall for those who can- not visit us. .
 medicines.
 free on apphcatlon-
 0r institute Is thoroughly eo,,inned -,,th all modern SUI gical electrical. WV violet ray. galvano- faradic battery. .1actr,c static machine arc light cabi. nts and other modern electro and me Sanical therapeutic devices for aidine -. {, inc scientific treatment of chronic Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Dozfer Ia ,,dnrsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot sdd anything to the reputation Dr. O. T. Dozier hss already acquired in the line of his nrofession. but we know him to be a h. otber Cdd Fellow that can be relied on =, carry out every promise he makes to hose needing his services
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes from family of prominent physicians, and n,ith 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- nroved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his
 Offices First avenue and Twenty-first street. Birmingham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22

Montgomery January 21. = Especially = W. E. Byars. who introduced on yester- day in the house of representatives a bill to prohibit the sale of giving away or any cigarettes or cigarette paper, or a substitute therefor. says:
 T am very much interested in my bill most earnestly hope It will pass both houses and become a law. am the father of six boys and I desire to remove from them, as far as possible. the nefari- ous and pernicious practice of smoking cigarettes. I had much rather a man would give them a drink of whisky than
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
The Real Devil Coming.

Lewis Morrisons name has been so long associated with the part of his satanic majesty In Faust" that millions are as familiar with his performance as they are with the beauties of his dramatized version of Goethe's story. Tomorrow matinee and night Lewis Morrison him self will appear at the Jefferson theatre in his new production of Faust" The scenery and effects are said to be the most artistic and expensive ever gotten up for this play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
RATHER BOYS WOULD DRINK
 THAN SMOKE CIGARETTES

to give them box of cigare ites. It is my earnest wish, and the wish of every father and mother in the staHe, and of every other good citizen who feels inter ested in protecting the health of the youth of Alabama. to use every influence possible to bring about the nactment of my bill.
 nave been approached by a large number or representatives and senators who nave congratulated me upon its in troduct1on ana nave assured me of their most cordial support. 1 confidently expeot it to pass, and sincerely hotDe 1t will be- come law"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
At the Biiou.

The excellent performance of Rose dale" by the Fawcett company will come to a close today with the matinee. To- night and balance of the week this com pany will offer "A Social Highwayman, one of the best plays in the company's repertoire. It is replete with beautiful stage setting and Is handsomely gowned The bill will run the balance of the week, with a matinee Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
Venezuelan Affair Hopeful.

London, January 21.-Few comments appear in the press this morning on the Venezuelan affair, but what is said is to the effect that the situation is altogether hopeful because of Presi- dent Castro's offer of the customs re- ceipts as guarantee, and more par ticularly on account of the conciliatory and amiable attitude of Chancellor von Buelow in the German reichstag yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
Feeling Very Cordial.

London, January 21.-Almost all the London papers comment this morning upon the significance of the messages exchanged Monday between King Ed ward and President Roosevelt by the Marconi system of wireless telegraphy, as showing the continued friendliness of the two countries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
Intimidation and Boycott Charged.

London, January 21-According to
 the afternoon newspapers here Hot ls-
 ton & Co.,, owners of the Houston Ii. ne of steamers, have commenced an sic- tion against the firms comprising t he South African Shipping conferen ce, alleging that the terms of the latte.-'s contract with shippers amount to i n- limitation and boycott. The actio. 2 arises from the rivalry from the Soutls African trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
Employers at Mercy of Strikers.

London, January 21.-The Vienna correspondent of the Daily Mail says the number of striking garment work CTS in Vienna has now increased to 19,000. AS this is the height of the. Vienna season it is expected that the- employers will be obliged to capitu-, late.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
Old Si Stubblns.

This afternoon and tonight the attrac- tion at the Jefferson theatre will be "Old Si Stebbins." Dan Darleigh, in the lead ing role, does strong character acting and makes quick hits with his topical songs Several specialties are introduced in the piece The company brings its own orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-22
ovster Schooner sprinus Leak.

Biloxi. Miss, January 21.-Last night near Cat Island the oyster schooner Rhodes. sprang a leak, and Jim Glass and Charlie Dugan, who were sleeping in the cabin, were drowned.