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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
The Parrish Trial.

The trial proceedings of the ease of Holis B. Parrish, charged with murder in the first degree. have been of absorb ing interest in Birmingham and nearly ev- cry city in the state. The interest was especially aroused when the plea of in- sanity was made.
 One of the most able charges ever given a jury in Alabama was that given the jury in the Parrish case by Judge Dan A. Greene.
 Few charges relating to such a plea have been given in Alabama, and hence this charge will probably become historic. It was a clear exposition of law bearing on the subject and it was given in con- else and thorough manner.
 It Is interesting to note in this eonnee- ton what big trial costs the county For instance. take the trial in question. Up to yesterday 1t had cost Jefferson county nearly s1,20O This amount repre- sents the actual expenses of the trial, court fees. Jury fees, board for jurymen, salaries of deputies who attend court, clerks and judge connected with the pro- ceedings. The figures do not include the fees for attorneys and expenses incurred by the parties involved.
 If some reflective mind would take a few days off and do a little figuring on the expense that may follow the firing of one shot from a pistol. to say nothing of a life perhaps, he would be astonished at the result and at the sum total of the ac- count.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
GOSSIP HERE AND THERE
 IN THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS
BY HOWARD S. WILLIAMS.

bite her on the leg, but the courts in Massachusetts come to the front with a S1OO00 pair. The record is silent. but if your honor please, l presume that the ssachusetts case was tried without jury. Her spine in Connecticut is said to be worth 5000. and her ankles have been valued at from 5000 to S5o00 making her total valuation amount approximately to S120 000 But this does not include her cheek It recently cost one man just 5000 to press his lips against her checks without permission.
 As far as legal rights extend, woman enjoys every property right that the law allows to man. But society has abridged her privileges. The right to vote is a privilege and not a property right. There Is no property right In the tenure of office. It has been found that education does not hurt her. 1t has been ascertained that learning strengthens her like a tonic and becomes her like an orna- ment. But the pendulum must not swing too far from her true kingdom-our home. Where. whether garbed as peasant, or as princess. she walks with dignity. with an honest brow pure heart and deli cate speech, and where, as sacred as friendship as pleasurable as love, and as consoling as religion, her stream of life changing as 1t were with the scenery of it's banks wends it's way. sympatheti- cally with the sad. agreeably with the cheerful. gravely with the old and joy ously with the young.
 I have never met woman lawyer. A woman practicing law would doubt less 1emir q me of a dog walking on it's hind legs. "It is not done well. but you are surprised to see 1t done at all'
 A western newspaper prints the fol- lowing marriage ceremony: Wilt thou take her for thy pard,
 For better or for worse; To have, to hold, to fondly guard,
 Till hauled off in a hearse? Wilt thou let her have her way
 Consult her many wishes; Make the fire up every Gay.
 And help her wash the dishes? Wilt thou give her all the stuff
 Her little purse will pack, Buy a boa and huff
 A little sealskin sacdue? Wilt thou comfort and support her father
 and her mother,
 Aunt Jemina, Uncle John, three sisters
 and a brother?
 And his face grew pale and blank
 It was too late to iilt, As through the chapel floor he sank
 He sadly said q wiltl'
 And he wited
 Then here's to woman. the pride and glory of our modern civilization: may she ever be the most brilliant ornament In the diadem of chvalrous knighthood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
GADSDEN.
Another Horrible Accident Occurs
 Near Ball PIay-other News.

.Gadsden, April 25.-(Special )-News has reached Gadsden of another horrible aeci- dent at Ball Play camps of the Cherokee Logging company above Gadsden. Will Roberts, foreman of the camps, was seat ed on a car loaded with logs when the car moved and threw the cant hooks to the ground, leaving the point of the hooks pointing upwards MT. Roberts was dragged across the rough point and his bowles from one side to the other were ripped open MT Roberts is seriously hurt thought the physicians think there is hope for his recovery.
 The Seaboard Air Line railroad is com ing to Gadsden. This much is a certainty It can be given out now that it has been known here for some time that this road would enter Gadsden, in fact the Sea- board officials promised when the steel plant was located here that they would build the road into Gadsden. Just how they intended to reach Gadsden was not known but 1t is believed that the route from Lock Three win be used, as this is the route now being surveyed. The Sea board will give Gadsden route to Bir- mingham which almost parallels the Ala bama Great Southern and will also open mp the great coal fields of St. Clair coun7 ty. while twenty-five miles from Gadsden the Seaboard will touch the Cahaba fields and in the Beavel valley a new and un- touched and excellent coal supply will be opened up.
 The Kyle Lumber company has purehas- ed large tract of land in Reaves' beat from A. J. Crawford of Terre Haute, Ind There are 1860 acres in the tract, for which they paid S1475. The land was for merly owned by the old Coosa furnace
 The weather in this section the past week has been unusually cold for the time of year and for two mornings a light but distinct frost has been visible but it is not believed that any damage was done.
 Chancellor R. B. Kelley has rendered his final decision in the celebrated case of Nobles ct als vs. the Gadsden Land and Improvement company Inc land was put up and sold being purchased by the Alabama Steel and Wire company for s3l,- 40 which was distributed among the stockholders, with the exception of small sum which was withheld for others who might get their stock in before the matter was wound up. and a few did come in with their stock. At the first dis tribution each share brought S2 cents and now an additional sum of and 46-lOO cents was awarded, making a total of S9 and 46-100 cents per share The Alabama Steel and Wire company filed a petition asking that sS0 of escaped taxes be paid out Of the funds on hand but the court overruled the petition and the petitioners may appeal. If they do the case win hang on, but if they abide by the decision the case will be wiped off the docket and celebrated case will have been ended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
LABOR FEDERATION
 FINISHES ITS WORK
Gadsden Unanimously Chosen
 as Next Place of Meeting
OTHER NEWS OF BESSEMER
officials of the seaboard Air Line In That City and Looking Over Prop erty Which They Will Use
 as a Terminal.

Bessemer April 5.-(Special)-The Ala bama Federation of Labor which has been in session here for several days, ad- iourned at noon today to meet next at Gadsden that place having been unani- mously chosen. The sessions of the con- vention have been characterized by great harmony, and the delegates express them selves as much pleased by their treat ment while in the city, members of the local unions doing everything possible to make their stay pleasant.
 President William Kirkpatrick was, on nomination of II. N. Randall of Birming- ham, elected president of the federation for the third time. The other officers were elected as follows: First vice presi- dent, Lee Ferguson of Anniston; second vice president, H. A. Wright of Attalla; third vice president. J. II. Beane Color ed, of Selma; fourth vice president, L. c. Brill; fifth vice president, w N Downey (eolored); secretary and treas urer, D. U. Williams; auditors, G. l.. Cox S. L. Brooks; press agent. W. N. Brad bury.
 Legislative Committee-H. A. Markey, N. IT. N dulpie, deOISe OsDoiil oSoA W. Young William Screws.
 Representative to the National Conven- ton of the American Federation of Labor at Boston-D. [. Williams.
 Some of the officials of the Seaboard Air Line were In the city today looking over the property here which they propose to use for terminals. This will greatly increase Bessemers facilities as a ship ping point, already one of the most im- portant in the state.
 President II. L. Badham of the Besse- mer Land and Improvement company was in the city yesterday and spoke en- Enthusiastically of the great and continued prosperity of the city. The steady de- mand of real estate. the good prices brought by same, the substantial char acter of the buildings now being erected and that are to be erected in the near future, all speak eloquently of a substan- tial growth.
 Mrs. Lula Pierce, wife of J. G. Pierce, dropped dead last night at her home at Robertstown. She is survived by her husband and one child The funeral took place this afternoon. interment being at Woodlawn.
 The Rev W. E. McIlvaine. president of the Presbyterian Synodical college soon to be built in this state. is in the city and will preach at the Presbyterian church tomorrow.
 The Rev. J. L. Thompson, who has been assisting the Rev. L. M Bradley in a series of meetings at Avondale, will fill his pulpit a the Baptist church as usual tomorrow
 8Fhe second appearance of the Old Maids at Library hall last night was an unqual- flied success. The hall was filled to the doors with standing room at a premium. The proceeds above expenses were some thing over $l00 and will go to purchase needed books for the public school library.
 Miss Emma B. Corran is entertaining in- formally at cards tonight in honor of her guest Miss Mary Belle Byrd of Enslev.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
To Send Him His Bear.

Captain Jack Greener, a member of the board of mayor and aldermen from the First ward, has decided to send Mayor Carter Harrison of Chicago the large black bear which he owns.
 The alderman was great friend of Mayor Harrison's father and he wants to send the bear to the mayor as a com pliment upon his being elected to the high office for the fourth tlme
 Alderman Greener asserts this is the bear that President Roosevelt went to Mississippi to kill. but that the Pres ident did not know that he had gone to Mississippi three years ago and cap tured him when he was a cub. The bear is a black one and weighs 600 pounds. In speaking of Bruin. Alderman Greener said
 T captured the bear by myself and did not have to have the assistance of a regiment. I expect Roosevelt would not have dared to shoot or capture the animal if he had seen him. he is black l will send the bear to Carter Harrison and he will be put on exhibition in Lincoln park"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
HANDSOME BOOKLET.
The Birmingham Trust and Savings
 Go. Has Issued a Very Costly One.

The Birmingham Trust and Savings company has just issued quite the most beautiful and elaborate booklet ever got ten out by any bank in the south No bank or trust company anywhere has ever gotten out one more costly and tasteful.
 The paper used is the very best, and yet it is not good enough for the eight full page illustrations, which are printed on separate special paper and pasted on the book leaves, which is in the very highest style of the art. The front cover is ornamented with an outline cut of the handsome building front on Twentieth street, embossed in white ink.
 The illustrations comprise pictures of the interior. showing the beautiful fur nishings. the elegance of the sppolnt- ments and the great vault. They are ex- quisitely done.
 The reading matter Is given to his- tory of the institution entitled, Building of a Bank" and it tells how the great trust company originated and has grown to It's present position of power and in- fiuence Tributes are paid in passing to the men who founded it and guided it's fortunes and made it q success that en- gages the pride of Birmingham and of Alabama.
 The central idea in it's history is well brought out. viz: That 1t would pursue only the safest and most conservative policies seeking that support which comes from unfailing soundness. The promise Is made that the same high ideals of integrity and trustworthness which it's founders realized will be pursued to the end An appendix Is given relating to wills and the importance of making the right choice of an executor.
 On the whole the booklet is a credit not only to the bank but to Birmingham, to Alabama and to the banking business as a whole. The Birmingham Trust and Saw ings company is justly proud of 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

eruptions which come from it.
 vMy blood was all out of order, and had to go to the doctor,' writes Mrs. James K. Mss, New London Stanly Co.,, NC. uHe gave lIe med- cine which hefped me for \ short time Tn the winter of 1898 got worse than had ever been My tonsiIs wore enlarged and my neck swollen all out of shape; my throat was sore and could not cure it. My husband went for the doctor but he gave me no encouragement. He helped little, but it did not last long. He attended me for twelve mouths. when heard of a lady whose condition was like mine who was taking your medicine and was getting we'll So sc- cured some of the medicine aud began taking it. In one week was able to do my cooking. when began taking the medicine could sit up only a few minutes at time, and could rest or sleep only little while at time. My throat was % sore at times I could not even swallow sweet mix and my tonsils were full of little eating sores My ieft side was swollen out of shape and I could hardly get my breath. The doctor said would not get well but three bottles of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, three bottles of his Pellets, three bottles of Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy and the us. of salt water did the work and cured me"
 Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con- stipation and its consequences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

The interior of Mayor Drennens office is being transformed Into "a thing of beauty" which will prove to be joy to the man who is Birminghams chief ex- ecutive.
 For the past ten days workmen have been employed in freseoing the walls and ceilings and from the dark red plaster ing have blossomed pretty designs in fig ures and flowers.
 The office of the private secretary, open ing from the mayors office, is now being treated in like manner, and the work will probably be finished today.
 The office furniture has been moved to different positions in fact, Mayor Drennen is doing the spring house. cleaning stunt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
METHODIST BOARD AoJouRNs.
Entire Session Spent in Considering
 Applications for Donations.

Louisville, April 8.-The board of church extension of the Methodist Epis- copal church, south, completed it's work today and adjourned. The entire session was spent in considering applications from churches for loans and donations. The total amounts voted were: Dona- tons s34,000 loans s50,O0v
 Among the largest benefielaries this year were the First church at Green vile, Miss, which received a donation of 5000 and a loan of 5000, and the Tex arkana church. which received a loan of SbO0O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
NEGRO HANGED, BUT LIVES.
Was Cut Down Too Soon and Is Now
 Expected to Recover.

Montgomery, April 25.--A special to the Advertiser from Anniston says.
 It Is learned today that Tom Earth, the negro hanged in Wedowee two weeks ago, is now able to sit up and may re- cover. After the negro was pronounced dead he was cut down as is usual and shortly afterward began to show signs of life. A physician was summoned and applied restoratives, and the man is now able to sit up.
 This is the first man ever hanged in Randolph county, and it Is thought tEat the officials were excited ana allowed him to be cut down before he was dead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
AxIe erease for southern MalIs.

From the St. Louis Star
 Representative Bankhead of Alabama was making his annual speech in con- gress for the appropriation for the South- ern fast mail "All it will cost" he said. lis the sum of Sl43, 1S77j " ou seem to know all about it ' interrupted Represen- tative Hank" Smith of Michigan. T do," replied Representative Bankhead. Well. then. what Is that E cents for?'' Axle grease, said Bankhead promptly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
OSTRICH LOGIC.

rWhen I can't see danger there is no danger That's the logic of the ostrich which hides its head and exposes its body to the hunter. There are not a few people who seem to have gone to the ostrich to learn logic. The most dangerous enemies of humanity are the enemies which can't be seen, the disease breeding microbes which infect the blood. It is harder to get the n1icrobe out of the blood than to keep it out, but Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
What
 A Will Give A Man..

more comfort in a new hat than to have the hat fit his head properly? A stock boy can hand you out hat and tell you the price. but it takes expert ence to look at you and produce the hat that will fit your tace and fea- tnres-our salesmen do this. Let them fit your spring hat. We carry the best hats made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

l25 lots, 5Oxl4O each, fronts half mile on car line, near Fair grounds, l mile of Ens- ley, SlOO per lot cash Mon- day and Tuesday. Eborn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

does both, by puri- flying the blood and then keeping it pure.
 If tn CT e are eruptions on the skin, boils, pin- ples, sores or other signs of impure blood, use Doctor Pierce's Col d C Il M Medical Discov- cry, W hi C h will purify the blood and rpra tha
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
Will Pay an Extra Dividend.

New York, April 25.-In the financial district 1t was reported that the National Bank of Commerce will soon pay an extra dividend of 53 per cent. This is supposed to represent the difference in the surplus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

For Sale-Pair of very heavy draught horses, also several nice pairs and single drivers. Alabama Livery Co.,, 17l7 2d ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

of the Bank of Commerce and that of the Western National, which. it is gen. orally understood. will soon absorb the Bank of Commerce The Bank of Com merce shares sold as high as $375 today. representing an increase of about $5 ill the past fortnight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
Young Lady In the Office.

Miss Eunice Lovett has accepted a po- sition as stenographer and typewriter in the office of the clerk of the Criminal court, at the court house.
 Her presence will add dignity to the office. Her duties will be largely con fined to writing records
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
Woman, as Valued ey Jurles.

The toast, Woman" as responded to at the Law Mote banquet last night by the Hon. Hugh Morrow was happy one and one of the wittiest of the occa- sion. Especially interesting was MT. Morrows reference to the value placed upon a woman by the juries, and as he is an attorney of much experience he is in g position to know whereof he speaks.
 Following is a brief abstract of the re- sponse of Mir. Morrow:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
Southern Flakes
The hot weather food.

Now is the time to use MAGIC CITY FLOOR FINISH
 (Made to Walk On). JOHNSTON G WALTER PAINT co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

tros % NoI you have the slightest symptoms of kidney or bladder
  stn e oo Baghamon N IT, who will gladly send by mail nmed
  or the thousands  the Birmingham Ag
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

Fee simple and the simple fee,
 And all the fees in tail
 Are nothing when compared to thee,
 Thou best of fees, female.
 (After paying woman a glowing eulogy.)
 What of woman in court?
 Her influence there cannot be estimated The mother who with grief two deep for tears, speaks of her dying boy; the widow who tells the jury of the death of her husband. help in no humble way to mould the opinion of that tribunal, and to carve smoother the roads over which struggling trial lawyers must trod. Their presence not only amounts to more than decisions in point, but in most cases shifts the burden of proof. Her actual value in court has been variously estimated. An Englishman. shortly after 1900. sold his wife, with a child, and some furniture thrown in for seven shillings. A butcher in Hereford, in 1902. sold his wife at auc- ton for one pound and four pence, and bowl of punch. In May. 1882. John How ard of Colorado sold his wife Rebecca, together with all the singuat the im- provements and hereditaments thereon" for s75 and yellow doga But these cases are hardly to the point. They only show the valuation put upon certain women by certain men, but do not in any sense show their legal value. There is no fixed value In law for her Taking her by piece-meal, we find that her heart cost MT. ArbuckIe of joklyn. N. r., the round sum of s50,06 (Blighted affections and unrequited love come high). The next time you squeeze her hand. do so gently. Remem- Der that with the hand arm. and wrist, according to jury. you are handling s16.- $50 worth of personality. One jury said her hand. which was only cracked llttle was worth 5000 Another jury said her shoulders. (not Gibson In styIe), were worth only $500. Legs, as you know, are of various sizes, kinds, qualities and values. A jury in England said 1t was worth only s250 to a woman for dog to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
NUT RECOMMENDED FOR EVERYTHING
But if You Have Kidney, Liver Bladder Trouble You Will Find the Great Remedy, Swamp
 ROOt Just What You Need

It used to be considered that only url- nary and bladder troubles were to be traced to the kidneys. but now modern science proves that nearly all diseases have their beginning in the disorder Of these most important organs.
 Therefore. when your kidneys are weak or out of order you can understand how quickly your entire body is affected and how every organ seems to fail to do It's duty.
 If you are sick or feel badly" begin taking the famous new discovery, Dr. kilmer's Swamp-Root, because as soon as your kidneys are well they will help all the other organs to health. A trial will convince anx, opa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
Doctors Prescribe Swamp
 Root

Gentlemen: 1T have prescribed that wonderful remedy for kidney and bladder complaints, Dr. Kilmers Swamp-Root. With most beneficial effect. and know of many cures by its use. These patients had Kidney trouble, as diagnosed by other physicians, and treated without benefit. pr. kilmer's Swamp-Root affected a cure. am liberal man and accept specific wherever l find It. in an accepted school or out of it. For desperate cases of kid ney or bladder complaint under treatment with unsatisfactory results turn to pr. hilmer's SwampRoot with most hatter- ing results. l shall continue to prescribe H. and from personal observation state that Swamp-Root has great curative properties"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

s32OO-R Rental $40, close in. B. F. Eborn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

"Whatever comes from K. & G. is
 korrect and Good"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

Pleasure wagons and tally ho on short notice. Harris Transfer & Warehouse Go. 20l5 Sd ave. Phones ll9.