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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
ETOWAH MINERAL
 PROPERTY SOLD
DEED FILED AT eADsDEN CON. VIEWING COAL LANDS OWNED BY ALABAMA STATE LAND co. TO THE UNDERWOOD co.

Gadsden, February 13.-(Speeial)-A deed was filed in the probate office We'd nesday conveying a large lot of coal land in this county owned by the Ala bama State Land company to the Un- derwood Coal and Coke company. The transaction represented 27OO a~-es of coal land for which s64,2OS.S4 was paid. The land lies close to the Underwood mines at Altoona. There have been several large Blount counties, and when the Alabama Mineral builds their branch road from Gadsden to Oneonta all of the mineral property through which the road runs will be developed.
 w. l.. Sampey has purchased from the Gadsden Real Estate company lot 50X 25O fronting on Fourth street, and will erect a handsome two-story brick bust ness house.
 The Printup house the leading hotel of Gadsden, was sold a few days ago to D. Reich for S35,00O. MT. Reich has had charge of the Printup several years, and is quite well known to the travelling men. The hotel was the property of the Hol- lingsworth heirs. and is one of the finest hotels in the state Lately the hotel has undergone considerable improvements.
 The stockholders of the Gadsden Pipe and Foundry company held meeting Wednesday and elected the following gen. tlemen as a board of directors: R. R Kyle, J. NJ Elliott c. E. Cowan, Robert Campbell, W. S. Fletcher, J. H. Hol. combe, c. L. Guice. This is an industry built by home capital, and has been a financial success.
 A telegram has been received here which confirmed the appointment oi Walter S. Standifer as past master ot Gadsden. MT. Standifer will probably make his bond and take charge as soor as his commission Is received. MT Stephens is ready to turn over the office to Mir Standifer Mir Standifer was post. master of the Gadsden postoffice several years ago and gave general satisfaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
Notice of Application to Sell Land.

State of Alabama, County of Jefferson Probate Court. Estate of Sarah McCombs, deceased.
 On the 22nd day of January, 1903, came Turner R. Weakley. as administrator of the estate of said deceased, and filed his application. in due form and under oath, praying an order for the sale of certain lands described therein, and belonging to said estate. for the purpose of divis- ion of the proceeds of said sale of lands, and 1t appearing to the court that Ella McCombs Jennings, a married woman, over q years of age, and Mount Goodwin, Andy Goodwin, Aaron Goodwin, Jackson Harris. Thomas Harris and David Har- ris. all over the age of 21 years. are heirs of said estate, and that the residence or whereabout of all of said heirs Is un- known, it is ordered that the 9th day of March, 1903, be appointed a day for hear ing said application. at which time all parties in interest can appear and con test the same. If they think proper.
 It is further ordered that notice thereof be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Age-Her- aid. a newspaper published In this coun- ty. J. P. STILES
 Judge of Probate. This s1st day of January. 1903
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
DECATUR
Tennessee Valley Medical Association
 Elects Officers and Adjourns.

Decatur February 13.-(Special)- l)-After a two-days session the Tennessee Valley Medical association has adjourned. This was one of the most profitable as well as one of the most enjoyable meetings of the association ever held.
 At yesterdays session the following papers were read
 'Broncho- Pneumonia Dr. F. P. Pet tey, New Decatur.
 General Paresis," Dr. M. w. Murray, New Decatur.
 Some Observations on Scarlet Fever" Dr. T. E. Dryer, Huntsville.
 "Spectacles; Its Uses and Abuses" Dr. L. Edelman. Huntsville.
 Pneumonia" Dr. B. E. Graham, Cur ley.
 The papers were all discussed at some length, and number of cases cited by various doctors. After quite a lively 1is- cussion 1t was decided that the next ses- sion of the association would be held in New Decatur on June and 10.
 The town of Tartselle, In this county. thirteen miles south of here, is taking on new life, and is fast becoming a timber market of much importance. A large stave mill has just been erected there. Parties have recently made arrangements to build large cotton seed oil mill there.
 Dr. Bracken of Flint station, seven miles south of here on the Louisville and Nashville railroad. has just undergone painful operation by having a large wind removed from his back near the spinal column. The operation was per- formed by Drs. Wilson, Kitchens and Bareliff, and it proved to be a most suc- cessful operation. Dr. Bracken is doing nj Tlr DR-r. .,Ir< fal- and most successful and best known phy- sicians in the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
SCOTTSBORO
Several Items of Interest from Capital
 of High Jackson.

Scottsboro, February 13.-(Special.)- last Saturday evening at clock at the residence of the brides pare; ts, the Rev and Mrs. John A. Cargile, their daughter, Miss Jennie, was united in marriage to MT. Luther T. Hennger John w. Tember- lake officiating.
 The N. C. and St. L. railroad has begun running a passenger train between Bridgeport, this county, and Orme. Tenn. This is a new road, just built 10 the Needmore and Campbell coal mines, a distance of seventeen miles.
 J. H. Vaught, as administrator of the estate of John Sullivan, deceased, obtain- cd judgment a few days ago in the Court of Claims for the sum of Sl957. This was for supplies taken by the Federal army during the war in this county.
 Quite number of people from Indiana are moving to this country. In the past few weeks several families have moved here and located on Sand mountain. The people of Jackson should encourage im- migration of this class
 The Rev. John A Cargile and family left Monday for Cumberland Mills Maine MT. Cargile has accepted he pastorate at that place.
 B. R. Ellis oa this place has danated a nice lot on Nam street for the cree ton of the new Methodist church to be erected here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
A DAILY NUISANCE.
A Simple Remedy Which Will Interest
 Catarrh Sufferers.

In it's earlier stage catarrh is more of a nuisance than a menace to the general health, but sooner or later, the disease extends to the throat, bronchial tubes and even to the stomach and intestines.
 Catarrh is essentially a disease of the mucous membrane. the local symptoms being a profuse discharge of mucous stoppage of the nostrils, irritation in throat. causing coughing, sneezing. gag ging and frequent clearings of the throat and head
 The usual treatment by local touches snuffs, salves, etc, often gives tempor ary relief, but anything like a cure can only be obtained by a treatment which removes the catarrhal taint from the blood and the disappearance of the in- fiammation from the mucous surfaces
 A new remedy which meets these re- quirements and which so far has been re- markedly successful in curing catarrh Is Stuart's Catarrh Tablets
 These tablets act upon the blood and mucous membranes only. They can hardly be called secret patent medicine as they are composed of such valuable remedies as Blood root, Hydrasin, Red gum and similar cleansing antiseptics, which cure by eliminating from the blood and mucous surfaces the catarrhal poison.
 Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are large, pleasant tasting loZengeS taken internally, allowing them to dissolve slowly in the mouth. In this way they reach the throat, fauces and the entire almentary canal.
 If desired, they may also be dissolved in water and used a douche, in addition to the internal use, but it is not at all necessary to use a douche; few of them dissolved in the mouth daily will be suf- ficient. However, when there Is much stoppage of the nose, douche made from these tablets will give immediate relief, but the regular daily use inter- nally of these tablets will cure the whole catarrhal trouble without resorting to the inconvenience of douehe.
 Dr. Bement states "that the internal treatment for catarrh is rapidly taking the place of the old plan of douchlng and local application and further says that probably the best and certainly the safest remedy at present on the market Is Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, as no secret is made of their composition and all the really efficient remedies for catarrh are contained in this tablet"
 Druggists sell Stuarts Catarrh Tablets al fifty cents for full sized packages. Ask your druggist and if he is honest he will tell you there is no safer, more palatable more efficient and convenient remedy on the market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
TUSCALOOSA.
Fire Department Proposes to Give an Efficient Service.

Tuscaloosa, February fS.-(Special)- The fire department met last evening for the purpose of making arrangements for conducting the company in the future Resolutions were adopted and presented to the mayor, which are to be acted on by the city. The department was organ ized a few years ago as an independent fire company and their labor has been entirely without charge They now wish the city to purchase from them all the property owned by the department. which belongs to them individually, and to elect a chief from their department and to re- tain in service all the present members of the department and that each member receive the sum of B 50 for each alarm, and that they be supplied with suitable uniforms The chief to keep a correct record for the department The matter will probably be acted on at the next meeting of the city council.
 Mrs. William G. Cochrane, delegate from the Up-to- Date club, is in Montgom- cry attending the State Federation Of Clubs. Mrs F. G. Blair, the other dele gate elected by the above-named club, will not attend.
 At a recent meeting of the sophomore class at the University of Alabama, T. Smith was elected captain and Miss Cath erine Nichols manager of the baseball team for the coming season.
 Hon. J. w. Woolfolk of New York Is in the city. He was former resident of Tuscaloosa, and president of the Han over Construction company, which built the Mobile and Ohio railroad from Co., lumbus to Montgomery
 Several of the students who have been confined at the university hospital with the humps, are now able to resume theiI studies. An epidemic of humps has beer prevalent here for several weeks, affect ing both young and old.
 The Young Women's Christian assocla. ton will give a valentine party at the , university annex next Friday evening.
 R. c. Speir, a popular student at the university, has been compelled to go tc his home on account of illness
 Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Ozment have an- nounced the marriage of their daughter Flora, to J. B. Fair of Birmingham. The wedding, which is to take place on Feb ruary IS at the residence of the bride parents on Greensboro avenue, will be a very quiet affair The bride-to-be is a very attractive young lady, and has a large number of friends and admirers. The popular groom was a former resi- dent of Tuscaloosa, being connected with the Mobile and Ohio railroad, and is now with the Southern at Birmingham. Im- mediately after the ceremony Mir and Mrs. Fair will leave for q yisiq north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
TUSKEGEE.
Primary Election of Mayor and Council
 Held By Democrats.

Tuskegee, February 13.-(special) = No little interest has been manifested for the past few weeks in the municipal election. which came off Monday. resulting in the election of O. S. Lewis az mayor over his opponent s. Marx by vote of 96 to 85.
 The six councilmen elected out of the twelve candidates running were: D. D. Laslle IA. W. IT. Crawford s9. w. A. Cloud 80. M. l.. Swanson 73. J. s. Drake ford P, c. w. Hose 66. The new board goes into office on the first Monday In March. All are capable men, and a solid and progressive administration of the towns affairs Is expected from them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
ATHENS.
Avis Henderson Agaln Elected County
 Surveyor-other News.

Athens, February 13.-tspecial.) -- Alyls Henderson of this place has Just been elected county surveyor for the second time. He was chosen for the position be- fore he was IS years of age. the youngest man who ever held so important Il post ton In the state. Heswas reelected with out opposition. He is now about 22 years of age.
 Gilbert C. McCracken. one of Athens leading young business men, was mar ried last night to Miss Hattie May Adams, the marriage taking place at the home of his brother, MT. John McCrack en, three miles south of Athens. where Miss Adams was a guest. The young people have been sweethearts for eigh years and came here iron, GreensDurg Ind. The wedding was surprise to theii many friends.
 Paul McCully of this place was marrie,l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14

at noon yesterday to Miss Ora Kenemere, daughter of MT. and Mrs James kene- mere, the marriage taking place at the home of the bride, two miles east of Athens. They left for a visit to relatives In Arkansas.
 Four weeks since the Courier or this place announced that each child in the county or elsewhere sending 10 cents or over for the Soldiers home at Mountain Creek would be published in the honor roll that 1t was gong to run Since then nearly 5OO childt en have responded and Major Faulkner writes R. M. Raws, the editor of the Courier, that the contribu- tion was the largest sent rom any town, dren
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
To Try Bishop for Murder.

Charlotte, N. C., February 13.-The en- tire time of the Superior court was oc- cupied today in the work of selecting a jury to try Arthur L. Bishop, the travel ing salesman who Is under indictment for the murder of Thomas J. Wilson. When the special venire of one hundred men had been exhausted, just before ad- journment of court today, eleven jurors had been secured. A special venire of twenty-five men was summoned from which to select the twelfth juror tomor- row morning when the hearing of the case will be commenced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
SELMA.
Policeman Shoots Negro Thief In the
 Foot.

Selma, February 13.-(Special.) )-Last night Officer Smith detected negro by the name of Ed King stealing coal from a car in the yards of the Southern rail- way. As he approached the negro the latter threw a lump of coal at him. The officer opened fire on the negro, hitting him in the foot. inflcting painful but not serious wound.
 The river has reached, this afternoon, the ffty-foot mark on the government guage and is still slowly rising. Unless renewed rains come 1t is thought it will be about on a stand by tomorrow night The water is about a foot deep in the roadway on the southside approach to the bridge. Valley creek has backed up over the dirt road leading out of the city to the west, and no wagons can come in. Foot passengers can come over the two railroads bridges.
 The only apprehension that now ex- ists is that rains may start anew and If they do there will likely be great loss of property, and perhaps life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
BAY ANNETTE.
People Not Surprised at Decision In
 Court House Case.

Bay Minette, February 3.-(SpeciaI) J. The recent decision of the Supreme court on the Baldwin county courthouse ques- tion which decision practically ends the matter and gives to Bay Minette the county seat, was received by the Bay Minette people without much evidence of surprise, and though it was a hard fought legal fight in which the south end of the county was arraigned against the north end, yet there is now little or no personal feeling among the citizens over the question.
 Since the courthouse was built here the town has gradually but steadily built up, and the population has more than doubled. The latest public improvement Is the building of a handsome new church by the Presbyterians. The contract has been let and work has begun.
 
 The man who was 'born tired' should use Prickly Ash Bitters It makes work necessity to give vent to the energy and exuberance of spirits generated by functional activity In the system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
] MARDI eRAs EXCURSION.
Very Low Rates to Mobile and Return
 Via Southern Railway.

Account Mardi Gras. Southern railway will sell tickets to Mobile and return at rate one fare, selling February IT to 23 final limit February 2S, 1905 On payment fee of 50 cents tickets can be extended until March IA. 1903
 For sleeping car reservations and infor- nation, apply Morris building. Telephone GIT. J. c. LUSK,
 2-12-12t General Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
SPECIAL EXCURSION RATES To "Winter Homes h Summer Lands"
 Via Souther. Railway.

The Southern railway announces very low round-trfp winter tourist rates to principal resorts in Georgia. Florida, Nassau and Cuba Tickets on sale daily with final limit May 3l. 1903 Through Pullman sleeping car to Jacksonville without change
 For particulars. sleeping car reserva- tions, also copy of a bea a1tiful little book let entitled ''Winter Homes in Summer Land." apply passenger office. Morris Hotel Building. J. c. LUSK,
 i2-l7-tf District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
Mrs. WInslow,s soothIno syrup.

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHS the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COLO. and ts tWenty-five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
Horticultural Society Meets.

Montgomery, February 13.-(Speelal.)- The State Horticultural society met here today President w. H, Hikes of Hunts vile presiding. Addresses were made by MT. Hikes. Professor Fisk of the Georgia agricultural department R. c. Chase of Huntsville President Thatch of Auburn college and others. The purpose was to agree on bill for the protection of the fruit industry and one modelled on the Georgia law was adopted and presented to the house. committee on agriculture. A legislative committee with M. C. Scott of Montgomery as chairman, was appoint ed and will press the bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14

Smallpox is covered by our Health Insurance. Jemison Real Estate and h. surance Co.,. ll3 N. 2lst St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14

For driving out dull bilious feeling. strengthening the appetite and increas- ing the capacity of the body for work Priclxly Ash Bitters Is a golden remedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14

Alabama Brewing Co. Bohemian Beer"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-11
4 NEW COLOR PRINT.
One of BotticeH's Madonnas Engraved by
s. drleat EdrGrds.

In these days OF Photographic reproductions
the fortunes Of the engraver have suffered
With the increase of half tones in the magazines
the illustrations cut upon wood began some
years ago to decrease in number, and though
Mr.. Cole in 1.-The Century" has continued his
labors many another artist in his field has had
to admit himself vanQushed by the camera
That the engraver metal, the other hand,
a great future before him. if only he pos
sesses certain gifts and works along certain
lines, is shown by the experience OF Mr.. g.
Arlent Edwards, to whose color prints We have
more than once had occasion to refer.
Several years have passed since his first plates
were published From the start he has done in
teresting work, especially in his reproductions
of portraits by the English painters of the eigh-
tenth century. and as he has developed his art
he has improved it The mezzotint by him
which we have just received through Wunder-
Itch & Co. after a Madonna OF Botticelli's in the
National Gallery. is finer than anything he has
hitherto produced. The original Is a work OF
great beauty. marked by that peculiar deucacy
which belongs to the Florentine master In his
best estate. The face is an exquisite oval par
tally inclosed in veil and darker draperiea
The color is low in tone and very tender MI
Edwards has reproduced the subtle bloom of
the flesh tints. the dull rose of the bodice the
dark greenish blue of the Madonna's cloak and
the lighter tint in the background with feeling
and precision Each note in the print is pure
and distinct, and. what is perhaps more to the
point, the engraver has succeeded more COM
pletely than in any of his previous plates In
managing the transition from one tone to an
other in his scheme. This is a suave and lovely
piece Of color. In technique and In quality Mr.
Edwards has made notable progress. For him
the vogue of the photograph and the half tone
should mean no dmnution of activity. He has
perfected himself in the practice of n special and
charming form of art; he deserves and will
doubtless receive more and more generous SUD-
port from the public
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-11

BY HARRIET PRES -OTr sPOFFORD-
Thou shalt die" the priest saif % che King
Thou shalt vanish like the leaves Of spring.
Like the dust of any common thing
One day thou upon the winds ShaI blow!
Nay. not So the King said I shall stay
While the great sun in the SKY makes day,
Heaven and earth. when / do. pass away
In my tomb L wait till az things 90
Then the King died And with T7yr-h and nar1.
Washed with palm wine, SWatned in linen har-
Rolled in naphtha gum. and under guard
OF his steadfast tomb, they laid the hing-
Century fed TO century; StiN hs lay
Whole as when they hid him first away;
SoOth. the priest had nothing more u say
He. ii seemed. the king. knew every Ll1ns-
One day armies with the tramp OF doom
Overthrow the huge blocks of the TOMB
Swar1nine sunbeamS searched its cA~llloeIe1
gloom.
BedOuins canped about the s1ndblcWn spot
Little Arabs. answering to their n1Iu-'
With a broken mummy fed the ua-Nss
Then u wind among the ashes came, -.
Blew them lghtly-and the kl-S WIS LO'-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-11

rest. In the possession OF Miss HOgarth Mr.
Henry F. Dickens and Mrs Perugini Mr. Ward
says that he has the personal assurance that
they VIII not come into the market The fam
lily. he says. would be bound by the strong
expression OF DiCkenS's own wishes in his will
even II II were not moved by natural affection
anu reverence. to see that the things he treas
ured do not pass into the hands OF Spectators"
Mr. William Watson's new volume OF poetry
u th'ltied For England: Poems Written During
f-stTahSeincnt Somehow there seems to US 10
DC touch OF cOmplaCency in that title
The photography OF the works Of Robert
Louis stevenson. which Colonel w F. Prideaux
hundred large pages. Everything that Steven
son ever wrote is recorded in the book and the
compiler has gone So far as to include also the
books ana articles in magazines and news
papers which have been written upon his idol
Miss Elizabeth Robins who made n mild
sensation with novel called The Open Cues
ton, four or five years ago. has a new story
In DRESS. The Magnetic North" Mr. Rram
StOker. whose "DTaCuli'' is pleasantly reu,eru-
bered. is going To publish novel called The
Jewel of Seven stars Other new fiction now
impending includes The Idol Of the Town !.
by William lie Queux. Little Joan" by John
Strange Winter. The Red Window - by Fer
gus Hume and The French Wife" by Miss
Katherine lyman.
Two secretaries OF two famous men Of retters
nave just died in Paris One was NJ Jules
Levallois. who had served as secretary 20
Sainte-ieuve. the other NJ AlexInIr.
fiedagnel. who filled the same post in IN, efu,,,-
o' jules Janin. Both were themselves OF some.
repute as authors.
new series Of brief biographies is PROMISES,
To be edited by DIR. Robertson NicoIl under IN.
general title of Literary Lives" m win A.
Crude books foreign as we'll as E,n,.tish o.
ehofst thus differing from the well known seris.,
''" gained such distinction when il was