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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Chester White Bears.

l have some heavy boned lengthy
fellows left. Prices reasonable.
Write or call on,
G. G. MCDONALD,
Ross, Ia, r. F. D., No. l.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24

A sunny temper gilds the edges of
life's blacklist cloud.-Guthrie.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
The Idea!

She-Am the first woman you ever
loved?
He-Yes. Am I the first man who
ever loved you?
She 0empestuousy)-You are insult
ing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Every NIGHT.

Teacher What comes after st."
Ruth?
Ruth-I'he fellow what's goin' to
marry my sister Jane, ma'am.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Perfect Happiness,

DO you really believe there is such
thing in this world as perfect happi-
nessT"
"Of course, but some other fellow al
ways has it. philadelphia Ledger
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
GRAY
argain S In Land

Zoo acres near Gray at $500, fine improve
A ments.
HGEncres six miles from town at $1,000, wei
mproved and near the German Luthera
Ehurch.
I2&E6S&S2 $500.
a (B6acres near German Lutheran church at
SSf$F 500. 90, this farm is fine one.
100 acres near Manning at S67.5o if taken
MI within thirty days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
GRAY HAIRED MAN
 PICKS POCKETS
JAMES HANEY IS BOUND OVER TO THE CRIMINAL COURT ON SERl- oUS cHARGE-NOT THE FIRST DEFENSE.

James Haney, alias James Dubose, and several other names, was yesterday bound over to the criminal court by Judge Feagin on a charge of picking pockets.
 The prisoner is about 50 years old and has been arrested in Birmingham once before on a similar charge. He was ar rested for his last offense on Christmas eve by Detective Patton and Policemen McDonald and Bennett on charge of picking the pocket of P. M. McQuire, who lives at 1904 Fourth avenue.
 The man had $40 in his pocket when ar rested, and this was the amount which was taken from MT. McQuire's pocket on First avenue, near Eighteenth street.
 The prisoner is one of the oldest men ever arrested on so serious a charge as picking pockets. His hair and mustache are grey. Just year ago this week he was fined s75 by Judge Feagin on similar charge to the one on which he was yes- terday bound over to the criminal court.
 At thfs time he had s1O0 in his pocket and paid his fine, promising to leave the city never to return. Yesterday he pleaded with Judge Feagin to be allowed to pay a fine and leave this part of the world, but Judge Feagin would not allow it.
 The police think that Haney is also known as Sam Mcdonald. and descrip- ton and photograph of him has been sent to several police departments in the large cities asking for further information regarding the man under arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
MAYOR RECEIVES
 UNIQUE PRESENT
HANDSOME BASQUE FIGURE OF FLoRoCoRA SExTETTE NOW OR. NAMEuTS HIS DESK AT THE CITY HALL.

Among. the numerous Christmas pres- ents received by Mayor Drennen the one which now ornaments the top of his desk caused the most comment yesterday. It is a handsome bisque ornament repre- senting the six girls of the Florodora sextette.
 Visitors to the office are wondering who sent the present, for every one knowns that the mayor Is a bachelor, and the question naturally arises as to whether the token was sent with any ulterior or significant motive
 The figures of the sextette are pretty and are tastefully sdressed with fluffy garments and large handsome black plc- ture hats, and the head of each member shows the little coquettish toss that made the Florodora girls so famous.
 One unfortunate thing about the group is the fact that in transit one of the heads was broken off. This caused another aues- tion to arise. Did she Hose her head when she found that she was going into the presence of the well-known bachelor, or did the accident happen after the mayor got the ornament firmly ih, his possession?
 At any rate. the six girls are stan(ing on the mayors desk and when he is a4ked questions about them, he only smileA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
OWNERS MUST NOW
 USE FIRE SCREENS
MORRIS AND POWELL AVENUE MERCHANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH CITY ORDI- NANCE RECENTLY ADOPTED.

The new ordinance regarding screens on ell avenue windows will be enforced at once. The law requires that screens of fine mesh shall be placed over these win dows in order to keep sparks from fall- ing in the stores and causing fires.
 The stores on Morris and Powell ave- nues all run back to the railroad Several times recently bad fires along those ave- nues have been attributed to sparks from locomotives flying in the windows.
 This morning at 9 o'clock a policeman and fireman will go to every store on these avenues and enforce the ordinance. The fireman will inspect the property to see If the screens are needed and the po- liceman will see that the law is enforced.
 Chief Mulln said recently about the screens that he did not see why the mer- chants along these avenues did not place screens over their windows without being forced to do so. He said that the losses on Morris avenue from fire started by sparks had been heavy enough to show the merchants the wisdom of protectig the windows in this manner and that he thought they should protect themselves as well as the fire department.
 The. ordinance was passed about a month ago by the city council and has gone into effect. There have been half a dozen fires on Morris avenue in the past two years and the smallest of them has caused loss of about s15.000. In all the loss from Morris avenue fires has proba- bly, reached s100,00O in the two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29

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 Hemorrholds, Varicocee, Hernia and Nenereal diseases of every name, na-
 ture, form and character arc also
 treated, and legal guaran-
 tee of cure will be given
 In every case.
 Our equipment. consisting of weil-stocis., cd prescription department. x-Ray. Vio, let Ray. Static and Galvano-Faradic ap. paratus, Super Heated Air. Arc Lighs Cabinet, Eureka Nebulizer and Ozons Inhalation for nose, throat and lungs and . thoroughly equipped Surgical Depart ment. modern and up-to-date In every par ticuiar. give us a prestige over all cons petitors in Alabama in our special ltnc of practice.
 CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. Consultation and examination free. Terms liberal and condolences held tBs violate. office hours 8 a. m. to p. zn. Sundays. 8 a. m to 1 D. m.
 4 FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENT
 FROM THE PRESS.
 The Birmingham Ledger Drs. Dozier 6 Co. are without doubt the best known specialists in the south. and their fama is 6ue entirely to their great skill
 The Birmingham News: Both Drs. O. T. and Byron Dozier are reliable and ex' perienced physicians and surgeons. wha deserve the great success which has been and is theirs
 Age-Herald: pr. Dozier's long stand ling and approved abilities entitle hiss tt the proud distinction of standing sf e< bad of his profession ------------->
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
RECORD OF COURTS.

The January term of the Jefferson coun- ty grand jury will begin Monday, January 4, 1904, and the body will be organized on that day.
 Twenty-one jurors have been summoned and the jury when organized must contain not less than fifteen members nor more than eighteen. The following men have been summoned:
 J. M. Meacham, hotel keeper; w. D. Lanier, newspaper man; P. J. McAdory, farmer w. w. McTyiere. dentist; A. F. Parsons, farmer; w. H. Wright, farmer; A. J. Vines, farmer; J. H. Snow. farmer; Joe s. Davis, merchant; J. R. Adams, real estate man; Austin White. farmer; S. V. Copeland, gardener; R. J. Waldrop, professor; John A. Milner, civil engineer; J. M. Meighan, contractor; T. W. Riddle, farmer; G. w. Dial, railroad man; Will liam Smith, farmer; J. B. Elliott, capital ist J. G. Bergin, merchant; John M Self, farmer.
 Both divisions of the city court will meet next Monday although no cases will be set in the first division until after the grand jury meets.
 Both divisions of the city court will meet next Monday also but the week will be devoted entirely to pleadings in jury cases.
 In the circuit court non jury cases will be taken up next week and the jury dock ct will bet taken up on Monday, January
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
ST. LOUIS EXHIBIT.
Commercial Club Will Consider Details
 at Next Fridays Meeting.

meeting of the Commercial club and the board of directors will he held Friday afternoon in the club rooms Among the matters which will be brought up will be some further action in regard to the ex- hibit al St. Louis.
 It Is expected that letter will be re- ceived before the meeting from James A. MacKnight. special representative of the club, who is in St. Louis arranging for the location and foundation of the Vulcan. The subscription lists will again be pro duced and the committee will resume it's efforts to raise the required amount, $s0.- COG.
 During the holidays the matter was dropped, although the committee had been most successful in securing funds It is thought that there will be little trouble in securing the remaining amount needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers were recorded at the probate office yesterday:
 Mary l.. Carver to E. F. Mathews, lot 1T, block 474. Birmingham. s1125.
 Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company to the Alabama Great Southern Railroad company. beginning southeast corner Thirty-second street and First ave nue. Birmingham. and running south 4l5 feet. east 34O0 feet. north 200 feet. west 3SO feet and west 3215 feet to beginning; and also the right of way heretofore owned by Mary Pratt Furnace company lying east of Thirty-second street, sS0 000
 Mary L. s. Browne and husband to J. R. Smith, Sr.. lots 1, and B. block 70, s4451.33
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
TO BEGIN WORK ON
 CASTINGS PLANT
J. X. M'WANE OF RICHMOND WILL ARRIVE TOMORROW TO DECIDE DEFINITELY ON LOCATION FOR NEW INDUSTRY.

J. R. Mcwane of Richmond. Va, Is ex- pected here tomorrow to begin work on the steel casting plant, which he will erect in Birmingham or one of the suburbs.
 The plant will cost in the neighborhood of sss, GOO and will make steel castings of all shapes and kinds. The company will be incorporated at $5o,0oO, and will be so arranged that the stock can be increased any time.
 The exact location of the plant has not been decided on but two or three sites have been looked at and one of them will probably be chosen within few days. The plant will be one of considerable inn portance to the district.
 Secretary Gibson of the Commercial club said yesterday:
 .We need more diversified industries. and this plant is one of the best we could have secured. It will employ large number of skilled workmen and will turn out finished product. If we could get half a dozen more industries of this size, all of which would turn out the products of the district in a finished condition, it would be a great benefit to the district"
 ~~~-~-----~~~~~~~~~---~~-- Course of Study'-President J. A. Liner, EN,rgreen; Superintendent J. A. Baxley, Greensboro.
 Correlation of Studies superintendent J. P Seman, Troy; Superintendent How ard Griggs, Dothan; Superintendent J. P. Collins, Ozark.
 Duties of Superintendent
 His Relation to School Board'-Super- intendent J. H. Phillips, Birmingham.
 His Relations to His Teacher" Super intendent P. W. Hodges, Greenville.
 His Relations to the Community" "-Su- perintendent w. E. Striplin, Gadsden.
 School Records s''-Superintendent w. R. Harrison. Union Springs; Superintend- ent R. A. Clayton, Woodlawn; Superin- tendent w. H. Bowen Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
POLICEMAN M'MILLAN RESIGNS. Quits Force In Order to Live on His
 Farm in Georgia

A. B. McMillan, who has been on the police force for the past four years, has rendered his resignation and will move to his farm near Columbus. Ga.
 MT. McMillans resignation was rendered yesterday and will probably be accepted at the meeting of the commission in Jan uary. He has made good officer on the force, and bears an excellent reputation. Besides having many friends on the de- partment he has numbers in the city. He was always kind and courteous to every one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
Judument for S4O00.

A judgment by consent for $lOOO has been rendered in the circuit court by Judge Coleman in the case of John A. Gates, administrator, against the Besse- mer Land and Improvement company. in which the plaintiff sued to recover sS0. 900 for alleged injuries sustained by the plan- tiffs intestate. causing his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
Wanted in Walker County.

Ali Pitts, negro, has been arrested here by Policeman Bryans on request from Sheriff Jack Moore, of Jasper. The negro is wanted there on a charge of car rying concealed weapons and several oth. CT offenses.
 A deputy wilf~arrive today from Jasper and the negro will be carried back there to stand trial. telegram was received from Sheriff Moore last night asking that the negro be held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate office yesterday to the following couples:
 w. w. Wilburn of Pell City and Miss Minnie Mitchell; James N. Hambrick and Miss Annie Steele; Claude B. ogenstreet and Miss Georgia sullivan; Robert A. Rosebeck of Avondale and Miss Willie Jones; William NJ. Burton of Garnsey and Miss Lizzie Buckalew; Joseph E. Mayors and Miss Annie Pasey; Gus Elliott of Clay and Miss 8. s. c. Forster; F. M. Long of Jasper and Miss Stella Long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
TEAcHERs' CERTIFICATES.
Examinations Will Be Held Here Next
 Week.

Examinations will be held in the crim- inal court rooms of the courthouse next week for state certificates to teach.
 The examinations will be conducted by Prof. I. w. McAdory, county superin- tendent of schools, and they will continue Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Applicants wishing to take the examin- alton must be present at 10 o'clock and enroll at that time as none will be al- lowed to enter after that hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
Wanted in ceorois.

Sheriff E. C. Arnold of Walton county. Ga., passed through Birmingham yester- day with Cicero Hawk. negro wanted on the charge of assault with intent to criminal assault at Monroe, Ga. The ne- gro was captured in Gibsland, La, and Sheriff Arnold went west to get him. The sheriff stopped only a few hours in Bir- mingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
DO YOU STAMMER?

If you do, write or come to see Dr. G. W. Randolph, who is the most successful voice teacher in the world. He cured hun dreds of stammerers in Birmingham and Montgomery three years ago. He is in- dorsed by all leading papers. He will be at Belmont hotel, Birmingham. Nine teenth street. until February l. He cures many by mail who cannot come in per- son. $ss
 12-29-T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
COTTON ACREAGE ID BE INCREASED Great Sale of Fertilizers Indi- cate Extensive Planting THE BIRMINGHAM MARKET Receipts Here Will Be Larger This Year Than Last-About 25 Per
 Cent of the Crop Re-
 mains Unsod.
THE BIRMINGHAM MARKE l

Since the holiday period began the Bir- mingham cotton market has been rather quiet. The staple still comes in, how ever and it is estimated that 9 per cent of the crop yet remains to be sold. The price continues to advance and no one here pretends to have any idea where 1t will stop.
 In speaking of the situation yesterday a local dealer said that the receipts here this year would be larger than those of last year. in spite of the fact that there was a loss in the North Mississippi dis trict due to disagreement with the Kan sas City Southern railway over freight rates, which has now been adjusted. None of the Alabama mills are buying cotton now, as most of them are supplied. The Birmingham mills are also out of the market for the same reason.
 Will Increase Cotton Acreage.
 The cotton situation in Alabama Is very favorable for the farmers and the result Is that more cotton will be planted next season than ever before. Fertilizer deal CTS report that their sales are unprece- dented and they are selling their product $2.5O higher than last season. This Is taken as a sure indication of the inten- tions of the planters. Although most of those who now hold the stape in ware houses are not showing any great an- xiety to sell as the price goes up a few yield to the temptation to dispose of their cotton at a good figure.
 The condition of affairs is we'll Illus trated by the case of a planter from North Alabama who brought his cotton to Bir- mingham early in the season and offered it for 1Oc without success. He next of fered to sell 1t for Ii 1-2c after the market had gone up, but failing to get that he held on and got a much higher price later.
 Tributary to Birmingham.
 Culman supplies Birmingham with a large part of her cotton receipts and the Tuscaloosa district is also a good pro- ducer Most of the cotton received in Birmingham comes from the counties west of here on the Southern and north on the route of the Louisville and Nash vile.
 Montgomery is the greatest cotton mar ket in Alabama. Birmingham comes sec- ond and Selma third, although it is be- lieved that Selma will surpass Birming- ham this year.
 If reports are to be believed specula- tors in the stae have been very successful this season. From Selma, Huntsville and other towns come rumors of neat sums made by men who watched the market. Spectators have also been ac- tive in Birmingham.
 It Is expected that the remainder of the season will be rather quiet in the Birmingham market. Cotton will con. tinue to arrive but the greatest part oi the crop is sold and when business is wound up along in May local cotton men will be able to look back on one of the most interesting periods they have known In many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
Eor prohafa .iurloe.

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce J. P. Stiles a candidate for re- election as Judge of Probate of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. 11-6-tf \
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29

The Age-Heraid is authorized to an. nounce that H. P. Hefin Is a candidate for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem ocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29

The Age-Heraid is authorized to an- nounce George B. Tarrant of North Bir- mngham candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. Subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
For Solicitor.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party.
 WILLIAM K. TERRY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
For Tax Collector.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party. P. B. BOWERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
For Solicitor Tenth Judicial Circuit.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce Frank Cahalan a candidate for Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce John Mcqueen a candidate for solicitor of the Tenth judicial circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29

Finest Bowling Alley and Billiard Parlor in the South. Come down and see us. No barroom connections. No. 1915 End ave, next door to Age Herald. Apollo Billiard Parlor and Bowling Alley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
HARRIS WILL BE
 SUPER|NT PENDENT New Street Railway Position to
 be Created PRESIDENT HENSON TALKS Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Go. Will Spend Much Money In
 Further Improvements
 During 1904.
PRESIDENT HENSON TALKS

The office of manager of the street rail- way department of the Birmingham Rail- way Light and Power company will be abolished on December 31 and the office of superintendent of this department will again be created. George II. Harris be- comes superintendent.
 Mir Harris succeeds Manager J. B. Me- Clary, who has resigned. After a ser vice of over thirteen years with the com pany Mir McClary sewers his connection on Thursday night His resignation was rendered early in October.
 MT. Harris is at present traffic manager of the line, having held this position for year or so. After January this office will be abolished. No other changes are announced.
 J. A. Emery, general manager, return ed to Birmingham yesterday after a months vist to points in the north and east MT. Emery spent the entire after noon yesterday inspecting the new shops of the company in the western portion of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29

I hereby announce myself a candldats for reelection to the Board of Revenue, subject to the action of the Democratic party. J. K. P. LAIRD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Board of Revenue.

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce John T, Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action of democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29

Alabama Brewing Go.
 "Bohemian Beer.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29

hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue. subject to tk3 action of the democratic primary.
 D. A. HELMICH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29

Alabama Brewing Go.
 Bohemian Bssr."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-29

The president announced that he would name the executive committee at the morning session today.
 The meeting adjourned at s:45 o'clock to meet again this morning st 9:3O o'clock when the following programme will be carried out:
 Grading and Promotion-Superinten ent H. c. Gilbert. Florence; Superintend- ent J. D. McNeal, Talladega.
 Shall Elementary Course of Study Ex- tend Over Seven or Eight Years?"-Su- perintendent F. L. Mccoy. Eufaula; Su- perintendent J. NJ. Dill, Bessemer
 The Adaptation of New Text Books to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-13

Bring the fire. 1 agreed readily enough,
much to the surprise Of the with the
shears
"Dandruff'5 rather thick, sir his next
He was beginning to be ashamed and whispered
this.
We'll, I was morally certain I never had dan
drun enough to count. but asked, what's good
for it?
"A shampoo" the barber answered quickly.
He was working on percentage.
when that was done l surprised him by de-
handing a turn at the scalp jigger.' He finally
got it through his head that l meant the electric
scalp treatment. With the remark. It's the
best to make the hair grow he prepared
for this new operation. Before I was through
with this modern scaIping machine I envied the
pioneers who had taken scalp treatment from
the plains Indians. The machine was wheeled
behind my chair. and soon the familiar noise Of
a buzzsaw filled the shop. Then something
which turned out to be rubber buffer swiftly
oscllated by electricity, began to hit my blessed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-13

OF a beard and proceeded to relate the expe-
rienCe.
81 had bet with one Of the fellows" he began
about the number of things you could have
done to you in a barber shop. To settle it
to go to the best place l could ind-one Of
those marble palace effects down in the financial
district-and take the whole bill of fare
Young man. your hair needs trimming the
barber suggested l got into chair at Philip
Dreissigacker's shop in the Empire Building.
Now, it happened knowing nothing of the
coming wager, | had had my hair trimmed the
day before. l knew il didn't need trimming.
The barber knew it, but it a rule of the shop
to suggest it.
"'Well, then trim it, said, after some hest
tatiOn, and the barber trimmed.
Hairs coming out, sir said the barber when
the trimming was over. To prove it he showed
a few stray hairs in the comb. knew that my
hair not in the habit of coming cut. and
waited.
Better let me SINCE it; only take a minute