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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13

take or cure anything. have found however, one exception to this rule, and that is in Peruna. I have often prescribed it in cases of catarrh of the respiratory or digestive organs."-Dr. w. Green.
 Ex-Secretary of State of w. Va.
 Hon. J. M. Pipes, ex-Secretary of State of West Virginia, in a letter from 916 T street, N. w.. Washington D. C., writes: "A large number of my acquaintances suffering from catarrhal disorders, as we'll as debility of the system, failing to find other remedies have been induced to try Peruna. It's beneficial effects have been so pronounced, and relief afforded has been so substantial that I have no hesitation in giving it my hearty recom- mendation to all persons who have been afflicted with that complaint. ."-Hon. J. M. Pipes.
 Men of Prominence Do Not Hesitate to
 Endorse Pe-ru-na.
 The day was when men of prominence hesitated to give their testimonials to proprietary medicines for publicatio This remains true today of most propri- etary medicines. But Peruna has become so justly famous, its merits are known to so many people of high and low station. that no one hesitates to see his name in print recommending Peruna.
 The highest men in our nation have given Peruna q strong endorsement. Men of all classes and stations are equally represented
 If you do not derive prompt and satis- factory results from the use of Peruna, write at ence to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad- vice gratis.
 Address pr. Hartmann, President of The Hartmann Sanitarium, Columbus, o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
PULLMAN NOTES.
Something About the People in Hust-
 ling Town.

Cullman, December 12.-(Special. )-Hon George H. Parker returned yesterday from New Orleans, whither he went to meet Mrs Parker. who has returned from a sojourn of three months in Los Angeles and other California points.
 Dr. and Mrs. J. Marion Lovett left Thursday for Delaven, H.. where they will spend some time visiting Mrs. Low etts parents. who reside there.
 Miss Mary Lovett is visiting in Birming- ham this week.
 The Cullman Symphony club held a very interesting meeting on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. John F. Beyer. Many visitors were present. who greatly enjoyed the wel-rendered musical selections. The next meeting of the club will be at the home of Mrs. A. Dreher, Jr.
 The Emanon Euchre club held it's week ly meeting at the home of Mrs. Sarah Parker. The next meeting of the club has been appointed to be held with Mrs. N l.. Robertson.
 Mrs. G. A. Prinz and her aged mother, Mrs Leuddeman. who removed to Cali fornia a year ago. are expected to reach CuIlman next week, once more to make their home on Alabama soil. Their many friends here are delighted to learn of their return.
 Ex-Senator Will G. Brown and wife of Colorado, are expected home shortly to spend the holidays with Mrs. Browns pa- rents, Colonel and Mrs. T. I. Humphrey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
ROSS IS SURPRISED AT THE STATEMENT Declaration of Oil Companies is
 Not Consistent CHEAP GRADES ARE SOLD State Chemist Has Taken Samples of Oil on the Market In Alabama
 and Finds Much Below
 the Test.
CHEAP GRADES ARE SOLD

Auburn, December 12.-(Special. Prof B. B. Ross, the state chemist, has just returned from a trip .o Montgomery where he went upon official business and was interrogated with regard to the op- erations of the new oil inspection law.
 He stated that he had noticed an inter- view in one of the papers recently in which the representative of one of the oil companies had declared that his com pany had no intention of violating the oil inspection law and was willing to in- demnify the state for any taxes falling due during the time in which the suits to tes. tlfa constitutionality of the law were pending. Professor Ross expressed sur prise at the statement that there was no intention of violating the law, in view of the fact that large quantities of oil, fall ing greatly below the fire test limit pre- scribed by law, have been and are being sold in the state.
 He further states that although this lower grade oil brings a lower price in the markets. or is unsaleable elsewhere. 1t is sold at points in Alabama near the Georgia line, at prices fully as hish as or even higher than. the prices charged in neighboring Georgia towns for higher grade oil coming up to the requirements Of the Georgia oil inspection law.
 During the past few months large rumper of samples of oil have been ex- amined in the state laboratory, and of a total of about seventy samples collected in the state, only seventeen samples came up to the requirements of the oil inspec- ton law and a considerable proportion of these latter samples came from some points near the Georgia line, which were supplied with oil inspected in Georgia. A large namber of these oils show fire tests considerably below the limit of safety and oil having as low a flash test as IS degrees has been found upon the market A number of analyses made within the past four or five weeks show no improve ment in the quality of oil supplied to the public.
 'sOf course so long as low grade oil can be sold at prices commanded by high grade oils elsewhere so long will 1t be to the pecuniary interest of companies selling such oils to postpone compliance with the provisions of the oil inspection law and particularly with that provision which specifics that no oil of lower fire test than 12O degrees shall be sold in the state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
VALLEY HEAD FEELS
 VERY PROSPEROUS
COAL MINES AND SAW MILLS KEEP PEOPLE BUSY, WHILE PUTTING MONEY IN THEIR POCKETS.

Valley Head, December 12.-The evil dences of solid prosperity in this vicinity have never been so fattering, so promis- ing as they are now and have been for the past year.
 . The three new mines. Battle six miles north, on the Alabama Great Southern railroad; 'Louisiana-Hoosage six miles east, on the Lookout Mountain, and. the Klondyke Mining company, five miles southwest of this place, in the hills, have collectively given employment to all the unemployed of this section.
 Another potent factor which contrib ,utes in large measure to the prevailing prosperity is the lumber industry
 Lookout Mountain on the east and Sand Mountain on the west, are covered with forests of pine oak and poplar which are almost primeval. :. in density And as the lumber producing forests of Michigan are almost if not completely ex- .hausted the north and northeast have been forced to look to the south for their Humber supply.
 This, state of affairs caused prices to ad- vance until both mountains are thickly dotted with saw mills. busily engaged in converting the forests into lumber, and wagons heavily laden with the products of these mills have been daily coming into this place since the first of the present year,
 Representatives from dealers and fur niture manufacturers in Chicago, Cincin- natl and other points have been here, vieing with each other in purchasing and shipping the products of these mills and making contracts for the future as far as possible.
 MT. Cary a representative of the Loomis .& Hart Furniture company of Chattanooga, Tenn, has bought 500 GOO fleet of poplar lumber alone since the Sfrst of July, not to mention the pine and oak and other timber purchased by him.
 Representatives of the more distant dealers, such as Chicago and Cincinnati. usually go toa the mills, buy the lumber land haveit stacked there until it Is sthor- 3oughly seasoned before shipping MT. lCary is now shipping a carload of pop lar lumber each day to Loomis & Hart in Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
Ask Your Druggist for free Peruna Almanac for 1904

with the organizations of Birmingham. Mobile, Montgomery, Huntsville and other cities of the state. The mineral and manu- factured products of the city and coun- ty will be displayed to the advantage of this section.
 J. A. Mcknight of Birmingham will be in this city on December 19. and will lec- ture on the fair, the proceeds of the evening to go to the worlds fair fund. At the meeting yesterday Hon. John B. Knox and Paul J. Murphy were appoint ed a committee to visit the east an in- vestigate some propositions now under considera ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
THE DANCING GIRL
 AT STEELE-SMITH'S A Remarkably Pleasing Mechanical Ef- feet in Window Trimming.

Visitors down town are attracted by the beautiful decorations of the Steele Smith store. The entire front is trimmed in holiday colors and at night is brilliant ly illuminated.
 In the windows is a most remarkable and pleasing mechanical display showing (- beautiful young girl actually dancing.
 The store front, windows and interior decorations reflect great credit on George A. Sims. the stores designer and decora- tor, and is characteristic of the ways of this store in its efforts to attract the attention of the people in pleasant man. ner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13

writes Mrs. Wesley Guy. of Kemptyille ont: Box 6. "For eight years after my liitie poy wss born suffered with female weakness, also soie, ness in ovares, especially my right side and 1,d pain in back. Was so miserable sometimes sa s, u,d doctors but derived no benefit until l began using Dr. Percss Favo.e preseaP5,oqpi ns pie1ea nso pierce's medicines to all my i,ends. II anyone wishes to write me will gladly answer"
 Dr. pierce's Favorite Prescription con- ta;rs no alcohol and is entirely free from opium. cocaine and all other narcotics.
 The dealer who offers substitute for uFavorite Prescription does 90 to gain the little more profit paid on the sale of less meritorious medicines. His profit is your loss; therefore, accept no sub stitute.
 the bowels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
SALARY RAISED.
Anniston's Mayor Will Now Get $1oi
 Per Month.

Anniston, December 12.-(Speelal.) )-By increasing his duties the salary of Mayor O. z. Henderson was raised from $50 to sl0O per month at meeting of the city council.
 An ordinance providing for a purchasing agent at a salary of $50 per month was introduced by Council Mecaa. It was passed by the council. and Mayor Hen derson was elected to the position.
 Mayor Henderson formerly received q salary of $l00 per month, but after being relieved of the duties of recorder it was reduced fo ShO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
PYTHIANS' BANQUET.
Most Enjoyable Affair Is Given By At
 talla Knights.

Attalla December 2.-(Special) )-The Attalla lodge, No 101, Knights of Pythias, gave a banquet at the Attalla hotel Thursday night last from 9 to F o'clock which was by far the grandest social function of it's kind ever given in Attala. There were in all eighty-five present from Attalla and Gadsden
 Dr. J. P. Stewart was tosat master and in his own pleasant manner spoke of Justice Rathbone, the founder of Pyth- ianism.
 Hon. E. D. Hannoner responded to toast on Damon and Pythias.' The Rev. J. S. Langdale on Relation Of Pythianism to the Church;' and c. F.. Stewart on "Women's Secret Societies"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
BETTS IN THE RACE.
Contest for Judge of the Sixteenth Dis
 trict Will Be Warm.

Huntsville, December 12-(Special)- Hon. Tancred Betts. formerly solicitor of Madison county, who held that office when the recent judiciary bill vacatfng the office was passed by the legislature. has entered the contest for judge of the Sixteenth circuit.
 James H. Balentlne, Esq, announced week ago and it Is conceded that Hon. Paul Speake will be a candidate to suc- ceed himself. the race will be three cornered. It Is not likely that q Lime stone county candidate will be In the con- test for judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
BESSEMER READY
 FOR THE SHOPPERS
LARGE CHRISTMAS TRADE ANTlC. HATED AND INDUS TRIES ARE
 RUNNING ON FULL TlIsE--THE CLERKS AFFAIRS NO. SETTLED.

' Bessemer, December 12-(SpeciaL)-The Bessemer merchants are preparing for a big Christmas trade Large shipments of goods are being daily received and al- ready the city has assumed a holiday air With all of the industries of the Bes- semen district running on full time every one is anticipating a good time.
 1.-the merchants express great conti- dence as to the Christmas trade and as a sign of their confidence they have pur- chased large quantities of holiday goods. All the show windows of the city have been filled with Christmas articles.
 The rolling mills are running on double time and are adding to their forces every day. With the full resumption of work at the mills and several other industries all in full blast including all the Ten nessee furnaces, the prospects of the city enjoying holidays of plenty are bright.
 In addition to the splendid records that are being made by the old industries Bessemer is soon to have some new plants The Central Foundry company. one of Bessemer's leading industries, Is making preparations to enlarge its plant to double it's capacity The daily output of the plant now is forty tons of finished products When the new additions are completed the output will be elghty-nVe tons of finished products day. The com pany has five other plants in Alabama. It is the intention of the management to make the plant here the most important and largest of any of it's plants. The company will confne itself to the manu- featuring of the best quality of gas and water piping at it's Bessemer plant.
 Another plant that will probably be i,, iG nlant for the manufacture of a new automatic self opening gate. The representatives Of the company are in the city now prospecting for a site The gate is on exibit at Mar tins livery stables and is creating con- siderable interest
 No New DeveIonmerts.
 There is no new development in the controversy between the merchants and the clerks. Just three more days re- main before the present contract expires. Vice President Squires of Washington is in the city and says that he will lend the clerks every assistance. He says that the association will furnish the clerks all the funds they need.
 EIks Preoarng for M'nstrels.
 The Bessemer Elks are making elabor- ate preparations for the minstrel show that they will give at Library hall next Thursday night. Major w. J. Parks, the exalted ruler, has the minstrel in charge, which is enough in itself to assure the success of the affair
 The minstrels are the Bessemer Elks. Last year when they appeared at the Library hall the house could not hold the crowd and they were compelled to re- peat the performance. The proceeds of the show will go to the poor of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
VALLEY HEAD NEWS.
Young Boy Kicked By Mule Is Re-
 covering.

Valley Head. December 12-(Speciai)- The 15-year- -old son of Thomas Larmore who was kicked by a mule week ago. necessitating trephining and the removal of fragments of the skull, is rapidly con valescing, and will probably be out again In very short time.
 The Rev. MT McClesky, the newly ap- pointed minister for the Methodist church at this place, for the ensuing year, ar- rived yesterday and moved into the par sonage.
 Mrs Dr. J. N. Winston is visiting her son, John Winston, in Birmingham this week.
 Miss Mae Maxwell of Sand aVlley has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Anderson Maxwell, here this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
Social and Personal.

MT. J. Miller of St. Louis and MT. O. l.. Thompson of Savannah are in Besse- mer looking after business intrests.
 The Trades and Labor assembly will hold it's regular meeting tomorrow after noon at o'clock at Myrtle hall.
 Mir Ralph D. Gum of Richmond, Va. Is the guest of his brother, Prof. W. D. Gum.
 All the donations to the doll bazaar are requested to be sent in by Monday afternoon for the opening on Tuesday morning.
 MT Coffee Jackson of Birmingham was a visitor to the Marvel City today.
 T. A. Wilcox of Jasper was in the city today looking after business interests
 Miss Louise Fulton charmingly enter tained the Young Ladies club yesterday afternoon at her beautiful home on Dar- mouth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
Huntsville.

Huntsville, December 12.-(special)- Mrs. D Vorenberg entertained at euchre Friday afternoon in compliment to Miss Emma Veil, who will go to New Orleans to reside.
 Miss Nell Minchener entertained the Ladies' Euchre club Thursday in com pliment to Mrs. Knox Mullens of Tcila- deea. The prizes of the occasion were captured by Mrs. Mullens and Miss Sophie Davis
 The NeighboDhood Progressive Euchre club was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs Madge Dox.
 Mrs. Henry Chase entertained at cards Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
Anniston Company Buys Land.

Anniston. December 12.-(Special.) )-The Anniston City Land company has pur- chased seventy-five lots in the northern portion of the city. The property lies be- tween Twentieth and Twenty-frst streets, between the Louisville and Nashville and Southern railroads The company will open the property and put it on the mar ket It Is accessible to several manufac- turing plants and will be desirable for manufacturing sites and houses for oper- atives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
Old Confederate Dead.

Huntsville, December 12.-(Special.}-- News reached the city last evening of the death of Joseph Bridges. aged S7 years, at his home near Joff. He had been i'll a week with pneumonia Mir. Bridges was a native of Georgia and was a confederate veteran. He leaves q wid- ow and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
Historical Association Meets.

Huntsville, December 12--(Special. )-The Tennessee Valley Historical association will hold it's second annual meeting in Huntsville on January F, and a large attendance of prominent people is ex- peeted. Secretary Q. D. Street of Gum tersyille has issued call for the meeting and announces that a distinguished his- torian will be induced to deliver an ad- dress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
WILL BE REPRESENTED.
Anniston to Have an Exhibit at the
 St. Louis Fair.

Anniston December 2-(Special.) )-An- niston will be represented by an exhibit at the worlds fair next year. This was definitely decided at meeting of the gov erning board of the Commercial club. The Commercial club will act in conjunction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13

would take less medicine and pay
 more attention to
 the general laws governing health they would be bet ter off. 1 am also satisfied that the majority of patent medicines are at best almost worth less and unfit to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13

much beoause it is more than nature asks.
 By the use of Doctor Pierce's Favorite Pre- scriptiou ula- ternity is made
 practically painless, and a quick convales- ence is assured in almost ev- cry case.
 eI am pleased to give my testi- mony and wish I could find words strong enough to induce other suf- ferers to use Dr. Pierce's Favorite
 Pyescriptiou,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
Buys a Farm.

Huntsville, December 12.-(special) IA. w. Dale of Manchester N. H.. has pur- chased farm of 1756 acres five miles south of Huntsville from the Indiana Lumber company. The price pad was less than $10 an acre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
BaDQ Costs Too Much

When the price paid is the mothers health and happiness. The father doesn't realize as he romps with the child what years of wifely suffering must be set against the baby's laughter.
 Chronic invalidism is high price to pay for the painful joy of maternity, yet 1t Is at such a cost that many woman becomes a mother Such price is too
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
Teachers Attend Institute.

Huntsville December 12.-(Special)- Teachers from all parts o. Madison coun- ty gathered here today aud attended an institute conducted by Prof. 5. K. Butler, county superintendent of education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington, December 12.-(Special)- Postmasters appointed: Appleton, Escam- bia county, Robert T. c. Robinson: Road way, aDeKalb county, Charles L. Morgan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
Ask her opinion abou, Huyler's in 3 pound boxes. Doster- N burlington Drug Go.

Auction sale of horses and ponies. Win sell above stock Tuesday morning at II o'clock. Ponies are suitable for children. w. T. Parker, 1917 4th ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
PE-RU-NA IDEAL I'M REMEDY FOR WINTER ILLS.
Valuable Health Hints for De-
 cember.

for December. The cold towel bath for those in vigorous health, or the cold, dry rub with a course towel every morning for others. is sufficient to keep the skin in good condition. The frequent use of water during December should be avoid ed.
 Sleeping Room.
 The sleeping room should be well venti- lated and kept cool. No one should sleep in a hot room. Before going out in the morning gargle the throat with cold wa ter, and splash the face and neck with cold water. This Is a preventative to catching cold. Those who are especially liable to cold should take a tablespoon ful of Peruna before breakfast.
 Exercise.
 A brisk walk in the open air before the midday meal is necessary for good health. Those who have a touch of ca- tarrh or a cold should take a tablespoon ful of Peruna before the midday meal.
 Confinement.
 Those confined to the house or office during the afternoon should be sure to take some exercise before dinner or the evening meal. December being the most trying month, as it ushers in winter, all people who have ever been troubled with catarrh should take 6 tablespoonful of Peruna before supper.
 Sunlight.
 The long nights and short days of De- cember make sunlight so scarce that every one should get as much of the di- rect rays of the sun as possible. Let sun into the house. Walk on the sunny side of the street. Keep in the sun all you possibly can. Take a tablespoonful of Peruna at bed time.
 Dr. w. Green, 3SO1a South Spring St., Los Angeles. Cal, writes: "If people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
Courts for Territory.

Washington, December 1s.--Senator 1el- Ter introduced a bill today to establish probate courts in Indian Territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13

rlcTcrIII The appropri- IAOICTUl ate frame for PICTURE FRAMES eistare eash 'iHs s1ses Gt # tie artistic touch. You will find them at the W.D.. Colby Decorating Co.,. 2023 First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13

for catarrh of the throat and head and found how pleasantly and quickly it cured, l no longer wonder at the re-
 markabIe success your medicine has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13

E. B. Yeager, Deputy Register. Court House, Louisville, Ky, is one of the thou sands of reliable citizens of the United States who endorse Peruna. He has not only used Peruna, but he intends to keep it hereafter as his family remedy. He writes:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-10
LEADERS AMONG MEN
Answers to Inquiry as to Twelve Lights of History Greatness Measured by Influence Exert
 ed Over Mankind.

William E. Curtis in Chicago Record
 Herald
 It Is very difficult to answer an inquiry have received from Catherine Byrne of Englewood, who asks me to name the twelve most eminent men in human his- tory, not including those mentioned in the Bible: and she asks particularly how many Americans should be included In that number. On such a question there would be a wide difference of opinion People estimate eminence. influence and mental stature by different rules of meas urement and probably if this inquiry were submitted to hundred judges few of them would agree as to all of the names that should be included in the list In my opinion the only way to determine a mans greatness Is by measuring the in- fiuence he has exerted upon the affairs of mankind; and in selecting the twelve men who have been most conspicuous in that direction we must include first the founders of the great religions. who during the present day guide and control the conduct of hundreds of millions of the worlds inhabitants.
 1. I would rank first of the twelve Buddha. a man of humble origin. who was born in a little village in the Hima- laya Mountains in tse ye4. 5s0 B, c. and