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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-23
Penny an His Body.

An old soldier living in Suguy, in the Ardennes, who was shot In the war of 1870, afterward had the bullet removed. During an operation which he has just undergone the surgeon found penny, dated 1856, deeply inn bedded behind the bullet scar. It was bent, and had evidently been carried by the bullet from the mans pocket into the flesh E-L..-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-23
Ladies' Tailored Garments

Ladies' Tailored Garments
 It fs not necessary to go to New York for the latest creations and news est designs in tailored suits and riding habits. Order tailor-madc suits of
 '. BUCK, 270 North Main St, ! am better prepared than ever Eu please my large number nf customers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-23

Raises Only Black Sheep.
 The raising of black sheep is a hobby with John D. Wing. of Mills brook. N Y He has a flock Of 70, and they are perfectly black.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
At the Biiou.

There Is always a black sheep in every flock, so the proverb reads, and for all we know it might as well be true; there fore, why ret have a good black sheep and be dor, with it. This was Hoyt's idea when he wrote the history of Hot Stuff and put Otis Harlan into the part. He got a good black sheep.
 Although not quite the lamb in years that he was some years ago, and not as frieky, still it is Otis Harlan and he makes an excellent mouthful of Hot Stuff , in "A Black Sheep And then the other sheep winch fall in behind and follow the bell sheep through the show are all good sheep In fact, it is an excellent flock, and were the great playwriter present he would consider that he had a flock that would take a prize at the Alabama state fair.
 It Is strictly a star play, and there is very little chance for the other members of the company. but Chip manages to get in some good work at odd times. Tony Hart Is also seen to advantage, and Dan Marble shows himself as the only real black sheep in the flock, or the villain
 
 editor, has a few good situations and some lines which he delivers with the usual ability. Miss Mary Marble is the little lamb which leads the flock of the stranded chorus of the show She has little chance. The play does not give the girls as good a chance as some others do
 One feature of the performance which was unusually good and really one of the best features the company ever put on, was the dance of Miss Marie Fanchion- etti She is unusually graceful. is an ex- cellent dancer and is a pretty girl.
 At times the play seemed to produce more hearty laughter than any of the ! others, and the applause for curtain calls was unusually prolonged
 1 The show lacks a real musical hit, which has been characteristic of all the | other productions of the company. The speciaties were as follows:
 | Act I.-Mareh song entire company. | 9. Buck dance. Misses Hodgson and Fanchionett. Mr. Dan Marble. 3. Songs, Otis Harlan
 Act I.-Septette, Martha" Misses Tormie, McNeil and Lester Messrs Andrada, Hall. Early and Rode. ?. "The Rabbits Foot" Otis Harlan. assisted by the bunnies B. "The German Gladiators, '' Little Chip and Tony Hart, assisted by Misses Harvey and Burnham.
 Act IIG.-"Broadway." Otis Harlan and quartette. ?. Songs J. w. Early. 3. Dance Marie Fanchionetti 4 "The Handker- chief Flrtation," Pearl Tormie, David Andrada and the Bijou Flirts. 3. Finale entire company
 The song of John Early was very good and he deserved the applause he received. F. H. R.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
Could Not Tax Cattle.

Washington, April 6.-The Supreme court of the United States today af- f1rmed the opinion of the Territorial Supreme court of Oklahoma in the case of Sheriff Foster of Noble coun- ty, Oklahoma, against I. T. Pryor and others, involving the question of tax ing cattle and other personal property held on Indian reservations. The au- thorities of Noble county sought to levy tax on cattle running on the Ponca and Oteo reservation, adjoin- ing the county, for county purposes under the law of 1885, but the court held that the tax could be levied only for territorial purposes, and under the act of 1899
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
|BUCKETSHOPS MIN
 QUOTATION CASES
Judge Adams Denies Petition of
 Chicago Board of Trade
INJUNCTION NOT ALLOWED
In His Decision the Judge Condemns Dealing in Futures and Thinks the Bucketshops Have a Right to
 Use Telegraph Quotations.

St. Louis, Mo-, April 6-Injunctlons sought by the Chicago Board of Trade to establish the ownership of the quota tions on the future prices of grain and other commodities were denied by Judge Adams in the United States District court today. and the dealing in futures was condemned
 The injunctions were asked for in June, 1901 against the Donovan and Celia com mission companies of St. Louis. In the application for the injunction the Board of Trade alleged that the quotations for futures were given to the telegraph com panies by the Board of Trade under a contract which prohibited their sale to bucketshops, and that the firms named as defendants were bucketshops and were not entitled to the quotations, which were then being delivered to them by some agency then unknown. These two cases brought for the purpose of making a test were dismissed by Judge Adams.
 Judge Adams Decision.
 In the decision Judge Adams said
 "The main question argued, and the one which underlies the whole case is wheth- CT the property right whatever complain ant may have in the continuous quota tions in question, is so tainted with un- savoriness as to preclude resort to a court of equity by the complainant for it's pro- tection."
 T am satisfied" reads the opinion, that many of Chr so-cailed sales for future deliveries, which furnish the basis of the quotations are entirely gam bling transactions.
 "The property which the complainant asks this court to protect by it's lniunc. tive process Is the right to monopolize the speedy dissemination of information instructing the public what wagers are being made on the future price of grain and other commodities by the members of the Chicago Board of Trade.
 Information Useful.
 Information of the prices made in oth- CT parts of the exchange on grain and other provisions from actual consump- tion or export or even for the purposes of holding for speculative profit in cases where the grain or other provisions are delivered in fact, or are intended to be delivered, might and undoubtedly would be very valuable to the public, and such information conveying intelligence as to the wagers that are made in the pits in my opinion, has no legitimate tendency to promote the commerce of the country, but on the contrary tends only to ex. cite the gambling propensities of the pulp lie.
 Such is not species of property which appeals to a court of conscience for protection. i.t5af
 "The bills in both cases must be dis missed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
TO DEEPEN THE THAMES.
President of London Board of Trade
 Introduces Important Bill.

London, April 6-The president of the board of trade, Gerald Balfour, today in troduced a bill in the house of commons establishing port and dock authority for London. The bill follows the recommend ations of the royal commission in re- gard to the acquisition of docks and pro- poses the expenditure of SIP, GOO for deepening the river Thames and the esti- mate of board of control consisting of twenty-six elected and fourteen nomin- ated members. Ship owners, shippers and wharfinsers will be represented among the elected members. and the London county council, the admiralty and Trim ity house uhe lighthouse, light vessels, buoys and removal of dangerous wrecks department will be represented among the nominated members.
 The board will be empowered to pur- chase docks and warehouses and the London county council will guarantee the interest on the money borrowed for this purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
EXAMINATIONS
 ARE SCHEDULED
CIVIL SERVICE NEEDS MEN IN MANY DEPARTMENTs-To BE HELD IN GOVERNMENT BUILD ING IN APRIL AND MAY.

The United States civil service com missioner announces the following exami- nations:
 Assistant Physicist-May 5, age limit 20 years or over. Applicants must show that they have been graduated from colleges or technical schools or that they have attained an equivalent education.
 From the ellgibles resulting from this examination it is expected that certifica- tion will be made to fill four vacancies in a position of assistant physicist In the national bureau of standards, two at salary Of 5000, one at $500 and one at s16OO per annum, and to other similar vacancies as they may occur.
 Laboratory Assistant-May 5. age limit 20 years or over, but the department de- sires eligibles not more than 35 years of age.
 Applicants must show that they have been graduated from colleges or technical schools or show that they have attained an equivalent scientific training. A pre- liminary rating will be made of the first subjects as shown by the application and accompanying vouchers, and those appli- cants who fall to attain at least 70 per cent on this portion of the examination will not be given the tests on the re- maining subjects. Each applicant should | indicate in answer to question 1 In his application which of the five major sub jects he desires to take.
 From the eligibles resulting from this examination it is expected that certifiea- tion will be made to fill eight vacancies In the position of laboratory assistant in the national bureau of standards. one at s140O, two at s12OO. two at 5000, and three at 5000, and to other similar vacancies as they may occur
 Inspector of Rubber-May 26 age limit 20 years or over.
 From the eligibles resulting from this examination 1t is expected that certifi- cation will be made to the position of inspector of rubber (male) in the quarter masters department at large at the schuylkill arsenal, Philadelphia, Pa, at a salary of $l5OO per annum, and to other similar vacancies as they may occur.
 Farm Superintendent-May 26, age limit z0 years or over.
 From the eligibles resulting from this examination 1t is expected that certifica- tion will be made to the position of farm superintendent (male) of the experiment stations under the department of agri- culture in Porto Rico and Hawaii at a salary of from $9O0 to s12OO per annum, and to other similar vacancies as they may occur.
 The examinations will be held in the government building. Persons who desire to compete should at once apply either to the United States civil service commits sion. Washington. D. C., or to the sec retary of the local board of examiners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
TROUBLE IN THE RANKS.
Mule Splnners Refuse to Quit Their
 Jobs in Lowell Mills.

Lowell. Mass, April 6.-There were indi- cations tonight that the textile council which ordered a strike against the seven big cotton mills in Lowell has insubordi- nation in it's own ranks. Mule spinners employed In the Shaw Hosiery works who were ordered to demand a 10 per cent increase in wages, tonight say they will not leave their work and join in the general strike of the textile operatives.
 These spinners assert that they are now receiving more pay than the mule spinners who are employed in the other mills, and moreover, that they have been promised an increase of 10 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
TO PACK ANeoRA GOATS.
Immense Packing Company to Be Es-
 tabIished in Kansas City.

Kansas City, April 1.-The Times will say tomorrow:
 Plans are under way for the establish ment of an Angora goat packing house in Kansas City. The men identified with the new venture live in Texas and Chi cago and they have secured a charter from the state of Texas. The plant will be equipped with a tanning outfit and the skins of the animals will be made into robes. A large percentage of the fur garments in use today are made from the Angora fleece, which will give the carcasses an additional value.
 The company will establish the laeteal branch of it's business somewhere in Texas, where Angora milk will be con densed and dessicated to be sold for medi- cal purposes. Cheese will be manufactur- ed and macaroni and cheese will. be packed and placed on the market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
THE FERTILIZER PLANT FIRE,
Company Has Not Had Time to Check
 Books to Ascertain Loss.

The Birmingham Fertilizer company whose immense storehouse at East Bir- mingham was destroyed by fire Sunday morning, has not had time to check its books up sufficiently to give an accurate amount of loss and insurance
 Yesterday Culpepper Exum, the presi- dent, returned to the city, and in the afternoon stated that he was unable to make any definite statement. It will probably be a day or two before a cor rect estimate can be made.
 The rough estimate made Sunday night placed the loss at $225,0O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
Mrs, Lillie Schwab,

Schwab, died yesterday morning at the residence of her husband on Fifth ave- nue, near Eighteenth street. Death was caused by an operation performed some time ago, when surgeons removed a limb in hopes of being able to save her life She recovered rapidly for a time and it was thought that she would get entirely well, but Sunday there was a change for the worse and she died yesterday morn ing.
 The deceased leaves husband, two daughters, a son, a brother, two sisters and her father, John Hart of Jackson Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
TWO cAVALRYMEN SHOT.
Had Been Convicted of Desertion and
 Tried to Escape.

San Antonio, Tex, April 6.-Priyate Fred Workman of Troop F, Twelfth cavalry, was shot and instantly killed, and Private Charles Smiley of Com pany E, Fourth infantry, was fatally wounded in an attempt to escape at Fort Sam Houston today.
 Both men had been tried on charge of desertion and both had been con vieted Today they were at work on a dump outside the post and made a break to escape. The guards, Privates George Spangler and E. Brock, shot them.
 It could not be learned where the men enlisted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
Defensive Alliance of Miners.

Pittsburg, Pa, April 6.-The Gazette will say tomorrow: "A defensive alli- ance of most of the trades unions of the country is a possibility of the near future, and the heads of various labor organizations, led by President T. K. Shaffer of the Amalgamated Associa- tion of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers, are forming plans with that object in vlewlt formed, this amalgamation of working men will be the largest in existence and will have membership up in the millions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
To Buy Yucatan Railroads.

Monterey, Mex, April 6-It is rumored here that the Hartman interests are ne- gotiating for the purchase of the consoU- dated railroads of Yucanta, which repre- sent a capital of about s35,000 OOO The consolidated roads traverse the produc- tive henquin districts. Color is lent to this by the fact that F. H. Hartman will probably get a valuable concession from President Diaz for a road in Lower California.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
NEGRO RUN OVER AND KILLED.
His Body Maneled By a Louisville anc
 Nashville Switch Engine.

Dennis Fletcher, a negro, was run over and killed at the Twentieth street cross ing last Friday by Louisville and Nash vile switch engine. His body was cut all most entirely in two and he was horribly mangled. The remains were carried to the Warner-S Smiley undertaking estab- lishment. and were yesterday sent to Browns, Ala.
 The negro was an employe of the Louisville and Nashville, and 1t is stated that he fell under the engine just after it had passed the crossing. It is thought that he ripped and fell. Both the en- zine and tender passed over his body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
H. G T. c. Directors Meet.

Houston, Tex, April 6.-The stock holders of the Houston and Texas Cen tral railroad met today, but adjourned for two weeks, without transacting any business. The meeting had attracted considerable attention from the belief that action would be taken on the re- cent sale of the road to the Rock Island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
"Bob" Taylor.

Although the sale of seats for Bob Taylor's lecture Thursday night does not commence until this morning, the in- quiry has been so great as to already insure an audience that will make the ex-gavurnor feel good when he first looks at the crowds that will be there to well come him at the Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
stratton case compromIsed.

Colorado Springs, Col, April GA compromise has been agreed to by both sides of the litigation to break the will of the late w. s. Stratton. By it's terms I. Harry Stratton, who is con- testing the will, rece4Tes $350, ,000 cash. Judge Orr took the matter under ad- visement, stating that he would rem der his decision tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
Kinu Attends Bull Play.

Lisbon. April 6-King Edward and King Carlos, accompanied by the Queen Dow ager Maria Pia, Alfonso, the kings s brother, and their suites, today attended a bull play in the Campo Pequeno. The performance was highly spectacular, and unlike the Spanish bull fight, none of the animals or bull fighters were seriously hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
William Stoesser.

William stoesser, aged 4S years. died yesterday afternoon at his residence on Avenue E. between Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth streets. The remains were sent to Louisville last night. He was the oldest driver of beer wagon in the city, having been with the Schllinger company for fifteen years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
Basis for Settlement.

Terre Haute, Ind, April 6.-After two long sessions of the miners and operators sub scale committees today and tonight a basis for settlement was reached, which, in all probability, will be ratified by the mine workers convention tomorrow, so that the men may return to work Wednesday morn- l ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
Mrs. Julia kremser.

Mrs. Julia Kremser, the wife of John Kremser, died yesterday morning at 1915 Avenue G. The funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows. The deceased was 35 years old and was the daughter of MT. and Mrs Anson Busenlehner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
Right Arm Crushed.

James Madden, a negro. who works for the Southern Railway company. was in- jured by train at Weem's station yes- terday about noon. His right arm was crushed and had to be amputated. He was brought to Copeland and Berry's hospital yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
Infant Dauuhter.

Jessie Beimis, the 14-months-old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. M. H. Beimis, died Sunday night near Green Springs. The funeral services were conducted yester- day afternoon and the interment was in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07

Our fans are beautiful in design, and very durable. All styles carried in stock. Birmingham Railway, Light &. Power Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
James Raymond Ball, Jr.

James Raymond Ball, Jr., the 2-year- old son of Mir and Mrs J. R. Ball, died Sun day night at their residence, 451S Fifth avenue, Avondale. The remains were sent to Huffman. Ala, yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07

regardless of the outcome of the diff eulties of the other corporations The Mule Spinners' union will meet Friday night at which time action will be taken in reference to ordering out the mule splnners in the Shaw Hosiery works.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Miss Eliza Brown.

The funeral services over the remains of Miss Eliza Brown. who died Saturday night at Rosedale, were conducted yes- terday afternoon at the Union grave yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
PERSONAL.

w. o. Cullen of Chattanooga arrived here yesterday morning and will take charge of the retail stationery department at Roberts X Sons.
 Florence Hotel Arrivals--W. E. Howard Memphis P. II. Norris, Selma; R. R. Brooks R. M. D.. c. P. McClurkin. At lanta; J. A. Cheney. ALniston; Mrs Doggrell and daughter, Amory, Miss; Harris Jackson, Atlanta: D. C. Lilly, Tus- ealoosa; John May. Baltimore; J. K. M Douglass, Atlanta; B. A. Bullock, Detroit; r. B. Dunlap Atlanta Cleveland, O., baseball team; J. T. Wiley, Atlanta; J. R. Mosely Atlanta; II. l.. Jordan, At lanta R. W. Coney. Montgomery; J. c. Blanton and wife, Nashville; F. J. Hart mann, New Orleans; D. M. Tanksley, Nashville; W. r. Downing Cincinnati; S. Thompson, Chattanooga; F. U. Brown, Louisville; S. B. Jones, Misslssippi; W. o. Bates, Whitestone, s. C.. W. J. Hicks, Greenpond Ala; D. F. Bethune, Green pond, Ala; F. B. Dunlap, Bumant, Ala J. w. Watson, St. Louis; J. B. Sllman, Montevallo, Ala; T. P. Harvey. Seventh avenue; W. Miller, Cleveland O.; J. II. Cary St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Your druggist will refund your money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you. 50 cents. 10-2l-1y-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
FOR SALEi

lOOxl4O-Prominent cor ner on South 2Oth street. Call for particulars. w. B. Leedy & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON.
Thursday-Ex-Gov. Bob" Taylor.
 AT THE BIJOU.

All week with matinees, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 5ijou Musical Comedy Company in Hoyt's "A Black Sheep"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07

T6S tell a story of marvellous re- suits This medicine has more rejuvenat- ing, vitalizing force than has ever been offered. Sent by mail in plain package only gn receipt of this adv and S1. Made by its originators, c. I. Hood Co.,, proprietors Hoods Sarsaparllla, Lowell. Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
C. M. BURKHAL TER & co.

BUILDERS OF SEWERS AND SIDE.
 WALKS. We Grade Streets and do all kinds of
 Contract Work. OFFICE: Room fl, chaifoux Building. Phone 16, Peoples.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
Taylor Will Not Discuss It.

New York, April G.-Talbot J. Taylor & Co, brokers for James R. Keene declined to discuss the decision or to say what steps, if any, would be taken. At the Union Pacific office nothing in the way of an official statement was made. Rep resentatives of Kuhn, Loeb x Go. were pleased by the news but had no com ments to make The stock market was not greatly affected by the decision. Southern Pacific rose to 5sA and then reacted to 57A It had sold during the morning at 57.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
UNION PACIFIC
 NOT RESTRAINED
Continued from First Paael

fc) and could be brought on in the legal habitation of the company in which the stockholder has q membership, so the case was not brought against the Union Pacific but against the Southern Pacific as the representative of all its stock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07

~ Those suffering from weak
 nesses which sap the pleas AS nures of life should take Ju- Pills. One bottle will