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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30

A peculiar case of youthful honor came to light in Judge Feagin's court yester- day morning. Several weeks ago he re- leased Marion Mcdonald, a boy about 15 years old, on his own recognizance and let the boy return home under promise to report in court before January 1. The boy came yesterday. according to promise.
 When the boy was arrested he had a pistol in his pocket, and charge of car rying concealed weapons was placed against him. Owing to his age and the pitiful story he told the judge he was released and yesterday Judge Feagin mol pressed his case.
 The boy ran away from his home in Jasper He said that his father beat him unmercfully and when arrested he had bruises and whelps on his back to show for his treatment. The judge made him promise to return home to his father, and wrote the boys father a letter, telling him to be good to the child and he would make a dutiful son.
 Yesterday the boy stated that when he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
JUDGE FINES THE
 NEGRO YOO-DOO $50
ALLEGED DOCTOR OF MAGIC HAD A LARGE OUTFIT FOR Voo-Doo WORK AND WAS FLEEclNG THE DARklES.

All the charms and implements of the voo-doo man were displayed in Judge Feagin's court yesterday morning. A lit tie touch of real African life, such as is found on the Congo was thrown into the scene.
 The old superstitions of the negroes brought down from former generations were brought to life, and the belief of the ignorant in hoo-doos and voo-doos was exposed.
 Charles Stewart was the voo-doo on trial The mystic charms of a sacred bag were shown in court This receptiele contained all the wonders of the darkest deeds of Africa, including a rabbits foot and some hair tied up in sacred rag, a string of peculiar beads, and bag of strange seeds which certainly came from some far off, distant land
 With this equipment the negro had ob- tained large amount of money from dar- kies in Birmingham. From one woman he obtained 35 cents for telling her for tune, and it proved to be untrue His charms had failed and he told her that the voo-doo king had turned his face away and no longer loved her. That she had done some great wrong.
 To another the voo-doo man sold a piece of land he owned only in his imagination. For s15.50 he handed her a deed to lot and the deed was written on a Southern Express company blank. The only de- scription of the property was that it was 50x100 feet. When asked about the prop erty the voo-doo said that he had been sick and had not been able to find the property, but that he had 1t in his mind.
 Judge Feagn said in court that this ne- gro was a typical example of the lowest human being in the world. He said that on the banks of the Congo and Lower Nile these voo-doo doctors thrived and held complete sway over the inhabitants.
 'The effect of heredity is as well illus trated in this negro as I have ever seen it." said the judge. This negro has been away from these customs and influences for at least three generations, but look how strong the passions and the beliefs of his ancestors in Africa cling to him. He inherited all these things, and nothing can persuade him that he does not have the power he claims"
 The negro was fined $50 and sentenced to work ninety days on the streets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
YOUNG WOMAN SAID
 TO BE AN HEIRESS
MISS ETHEL RoVELLE HAS MIL LIONS COMING TO HER, IT IS RE- PORTED, BUT SHE CANNOT BE FOUND.

A report from Meridian, Miss. says that Miss Ethel Rovelle. of Birmingham, has disappeared, and 1t Is impossible to find a trace of her. The police there have been notified to look for her. The young wo- man lived in Birmingham with her step- father and her mother. MT. and Mrs. T. J. Reynolds at Kingston. They stated yes terday that they knew nothing of her whereabouts but thought that she was in Meridian.
 With these reports of her disappearance also comes one that she has inherited $s,- OOO,0OO in silver mines and railroad stocks. This is supposed to have been left her by an aunt. Mrs. Minerva Binford, of Denver Col. special to the Age Herald from Denver says that Mrs Binford Is unknown there or at Leadvile and that 1t is impossible for a fortune of that amount to be left without notoriety.
 The young woman was visiting her aunt. Mrs T. M. Huskey. of Meridian. The Associated Press report of her dis appearance is as follows:
 Meridian Miss. December 29.-It is re- ported here that Miss Ethel Rovelle of Birmingham, Ala, who is said to be an heiress to a large fortune, has disappear ed and relatives are anxious about her. Miss Rovelle had been in Meridian since November visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. M. Huskey, and was to remain here until February. On Wednesday last she left her aunt's residence to do some shopping and has not been seen or heard of since The disappearance has been reported to the police. Miss Rovelle is said to have inherited an estate left her by Mrs. Min erva Benford, of Denver, Col.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
DEBTS SATISFIED IN FULL. Judge Jones Dismisses Matter Against American Ice and Industries Go.

An order has been issued by Judge Thomas c. Jones, which was received at the office of the clerk of the United States court yesterday morning, dismiss ing the matter of the American Ice and Industries company in involuntary bank ruptcy. The dismissal was made on the following petition:
 Respectfully represent w H. Morris, Robert H. Morris and J. L. Morris, peti- tioning creditors in the cause of the Amer ican Ice and Industries company, bank rupt, that their debts against the said company have been satisfied in full, and that as they are informed and believe the debts of all other creditors of said al legged bankrupts, owing at the time the petition herein was filed, have been satis- fled and discharged, wherefore petition CTS pray that the said petition in bank ruptcy be dismissed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
MAN HELD ON A
 VAGRANCY CHARGE
WILLIAM WOODS SAYS THAT HE
 IS NOT A TRAIN RoB5ER, BUT
 THAT HE HAS BEEN DRUNK.

William Woods white, was arrested yesterday morning by Special Policeman Andrew Chambers on Second avenue and Twentieth street on a charge of vagrancy. He is being held until his record can be found.
 The man was taken to the office of Chief Wier and investigated there. He has been doing great deal of talking around town, and during his conversa- tions he volunteered the information that he had robbed trains from New York to Frisco. and was regular train rob Der.
 In the city jail yesterday afternoon he said
 Don't give me the worst of it. Don't send me across cause I'm on the square. and the fellow what turned me up ain't level. I gave him the tip thinking he was a friend of mine, but he squeeled on me. I am innocent I never done no man a wrong, and this fellow what give me up could have the shirt off my back, if I had one-you see ain't got no shirt.
 'I am a switchman. I have been on drunk so long that I've got the snakes and aint no longer any good. Take pity on me and don't give me the hard end of the deal On the dead level, pal, I ain't done nothing wrong
 q come in here Christmas eve from New Orleans and thought this fellow was a friend of mine. I am his friend and wouldn't hurt him for the world. I aint never robbed a train. If I had I woulc have money in me jeans, but I am dead broke. I couldn't hold up bread wagon, friend"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
POLICE COURT ITEMS

Although the court session yesterday aged to dispose of a number of cases of more serious nature than those of the past two or three days. Two were sent to the "big rock" jail for burglary and grand larceny, and others got the limit of the law from Judge Feagin.
 Matte McBrae, a negro woman, was bound over to the criminal court on a She is accused of breaking into the house of Beatrice Bryant, on Twenty first street, between Avenues c and II, and stealing some clothing Her bond was fixed at s15O, and she was sent to the county Jail.
 Nathan Johnson, a negro man, was bound over for stealing a case of whisky His bond was set at $2OO. and he was also sent to the county jail It is currently rumored that this negro was once guilty of stealing q pair of trous- CTS from his honor Judge Feagin. The negro was a driver for the judge, and one afternoon pair of trousers be- longing to his honor disappeared from the judges buggy.
 George Fisher, negro. was fined 800 and sentenced to work 1S0 days on the streets on a charge of petty larceny. Will Young was fined the same amount and given the same sentence on a charge of carrying concealed weapon. Nose Brady, another negro, suffered in like manner for petty larceny.
 Will Winston, negro, beat his wife up several nights ago. and Judge Fea- gin yesterday fined him $50, and sem fenced him to 90 days on the streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
Reference Made By Predecessor.
Declaration of incorporation.

declaration of incorporation was filed yesterday at the probate office to incor- porate the c. H. Scholar Vinegar company.
 The capita, stock Of the company IS to be s50OO0. The officers named are G. H. schoolar, president and treasurer; J. C.. Mavfeld. vice president, and A. G. Wheel er secretary.
 oetition was also filed by the Robert son Carter Grocery company to change tho name of the concern to the Consoli- dated Grocery company.
 A petition was also filed by the Shades Creek Ore company to reduce it's capital stock from $50000 to $40,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
JUDGE FEAGIN DEALS
 KINDLY WITH A YOUTH

went home his father told him he would whip him again if he dared to remain there. The boy procured employment with merchant in Jasper, and is doing well. He brought a letter with him yes- terday written by Justice of the Peace R. T. Knight. and signed by three busi- ness men of Jasper, stating that he was good boy and asking the judge to release him. The letter was as follows:
 Judge N. B. Feagin Birmingham, Ala: Dear Sir: I do not think that Marion Mcdonald should be made to work on the streets. He is too young and Is work ing for himself, and has hard time. His father will not help him and I beg the mercy of the court that he should be set free or let him pay his fine. He Is a good boy and I think that if he has chance he will make a man of himself. He has lived in my neighborhood for quite a while and think heap of him. Yours truly,
 "(Signed) R. T. KNlGES,
 Justice of the Peace.
 "B. T. WRIGHT,
 "J. A. POWELL"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30

VII not only save Aou distressing pain and valuable time b will cost you less money. There Is ala satisfaction .n knowing that the very best possible treat ment is being given tc you oy comps- tent physician who has sxperience In such matters and Is capable of curing you in the quickest and most perfect manner possible. l have treated private diseases as a speciality for the past fifteen years In the city of Birmingham. and l am therefore known to a great many. But C you are not acquainted with me. re- .sr you. with permission. to First Na- tionai bank. Alabama National bank. Jefferson County Savings bank and Steiner Bros. bankers. as to my responst- bility for my contracts 1 cure many pa- tients by mall treatment Write for prices and terms.
 do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure If you fall to be cured by such methods. give ms a call and get well
 Address or call at Rooms 1012 and 101l new First National Bank building. corner, Second avenue and Twentieth street. Take the elevator.
 Office Hours: s;sO a- m to s:0 Q n. Sunday. 10 q m 10 B m. f7ssH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
REA. ESTATE TRANSFERS,

The following real estate transfers were recorded at the probate office yesterday:
 Frank Arrico to Mrs. Helen Reckling, east part of lot 6, block 3, Birmingham 5000.
 John London and wife to John E.. Ware part of lots and 10. block 751. Birming- ham, $2700.
 NJ. L. Markham. ct aL, to Hannah Lag arus, lots Is and r, block 162, Birmingham. s54O0.
 E. L. stockin and husband to Carrie E. Stockin, lot 23. block "A. Birmingham Ensley, s12O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
DRS. DOZIER & CO.'S
 MEDIco-sURGlcAL INSTITUTE, Cor. 1st ave. & 21st St. BlRM lNGHAM, ALABAMA

A strictly high class institute for tho scientific treatment of all Chronic Nerv- ous, Blood. Sltin. Rectal, Female and Genito- Urinary diseases. Deformities. Tu- mors. Stir Joints. Cancer. Lupus Malig- nant Ulcers Rheumatism. Tuberculosis and Consumption.
 Hemorrhoids, Varlcoceie, Hernia and Venereal diseases of every name, na- ture, form and characte. are alse
 treated, and legal guaran-
 tee of cure will be given
 In every case.
 Our equipment, consisting of well-stockn cd prescription department. x-Ray. Vio" let Ray. Static and Galyano-Faradic ap. paratus. Super-Heated Air. Arc Light Cabinet, Eureka Nebuiizer and Ozone Inhalation for nose, throat and lungs and . thoroughly equipped Surgical Depart ment. modern and up-to-date in every par ticular. give us a prestige over all conis petitors in Alabama in our special ltnc of practice.
 CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
 Consultation and examination free.
 Terms liberal and condolences held tEsp violate office hours a. m. to D. 1E- Sundays 8 a. m. to D. m.
 "A FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENT FROM THE PRESS.
 The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. Dozier & Co. are without doubt the best known lspecialists in the south and their fama .is due entirely to their great skill.
 The Birmingham News: Both Ora o. 1T. and Byron Dozier are reliable and ex- perienced physicians and surgeons. who deserve the great success which has been and is theirs
 Age-HeraId: Dr. Dozier's long stand. ling and approved abilities entitle hiTt to the proud distinction of standing af ~ hsaA of his profession. ---.-----
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
ARC LIGHTS DESTROYED.
Police Looking for Mlscreants Who
 Break the Globes.

great many arc lights suspended in front of business houses have been bro- ken by miscreants recently and the po- lice are trying to catch the guilty parties.
 It is estimated by the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power compeny, which supplies the lights. that the loss from this wanton breakage has averaged 5 day during the past few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
DO YOU STAMMER?

If you do, write or come to see Dr. G. w. Randolph, who is the most suc- cessful voice teacher in the world He cured hundreds of stammerers in Birmingham and Montgomery three years ago. He is endorsed by all lead ing papers. He will be at Belmont hotel, Birmingham, 18th street, until February 1st lie cures many by mall who cannot come in person.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
IRON SHIPMENTS LARGE
 AND MARKET IS ACTIVE

The iron market continues very firm at 5000 and there is good prospect of an advance to s105O or s1O.75 within the next two or three weeks.
 The railroad companies report a brisk movement of the pig metal from this dis trict Consumers need the iron and the manufacturers are glad to be able to reduce their stocks.
 President Alexis w Thompson of the Republic Iron and Steel company, who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
RAILROAD WORLD.

General Manager w. A. Garrett of the Queen and Crescent, who spent yester- day in Birmingham, will leave today for Chattanooga, whence he will return to Cincinnati, his headquarters When seen last night in his private car, which is side-tracked at the union passenger sta tion, and asked relative to his visit to Birmingham, Mir. Garrett said:
 q came to Birmingham for two pur- poses-frst, to meet with the shippers of the Birmingham district relative to any improvement we can possibly make that will be of benefit to them, and second to make a tour of inspection. I will go no further south than Birmingham. I will leave for Chattanooga tomorrow morning to spend the day there.
 'We eventually expect to use the Mary Pratt furnace property recently acquired from the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company for our yards. It will be sone time, however, think, before the entire pr property is used, although we may run two or three side tracks on 1t early in the spring.
 The following other officials of the sys- tenn are travelling with General Managsr Garrett:' J. P. McCuen, superintendent of motive power and machinery, F.. c. Tomlinson, assistant trainmaster on spe- cial work. both of whom report directly to the general manager; c. II. Dent, fuel agent, and c. L. Lang, superintendent of telegraph lines.
 Yesterday all of these officials con- ferred with Superintendent A. Grlggs of the Alabama Great Southern railroad and Master Mechanic V. B. La.g of the local shops.
 It is understood that R. B. Pegram, Jr, chief clerk to Division Freight Agent Browder of the Southern, will become so- liciting freight agent, and r. M. Pittman, who now fills the position of soliciting agent will become chief clerk to Mr. Browder. The exchange of place will probably become effective January 1.
 W. l.. Henderson, land and industrial agent of the Southern railroad, with Headquarters in Mobile was in Birming- ham yesterday. Mir Henderson expects the year 1904 to be quite active in his work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
Clerks Elect Officers.

Next Monday night the newly elected officers of Retail Clerks Protective asso- citation, Local No. 123, will be installed. The officers for the ensuing year follow: Harry L. White, president Ira L. Stamps, first vice president; R. c. Smith, second vice president; Samuel D. Monroe. secre- tary and business agent; Samuel Malone, guard; John Stovall. guide; Joe Halter. James Arthur, and Claude Williams, trus- tees. The union now has about 100 mem hara
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
WESLEY CHAPEL.
Rev. MT. Carpenter Will Preach To-
 night-EIoquent Minister.

The Rev. J. W. Carpenter pastor of the Court Street Methodist church, Hatties- burg, Miss. will preach at Wesley Chap el church on the North Highlands. this evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 MT. Carpenter is one of the most able and eloquent ministers in the state of Mis- sissippi having just completed a very suc- cessful pastorate of four years at Natch- eZ, Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30

had been here since Sunday left for the north last night. He conferred with a number of furnace men yesterday but the rumor that the southern association had been reorganized was without founda- ton. Those who are in favor of reviving the association or of entering into an agreement to maintain uniform prices seem to be hopeful that all the southern interests will get together and reorganize before the spring
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
Physician and Surqeon.

Three-rourthe 0; the persons who come to me to get cured of Syphilis. Gonorrhoea. Gleet, Structure. L ost Manhood and other private diseasea have tried to get well by using oth- CT means. Why not come as soon as you find that you are anlictedT Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
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., 1903-12-30

The Age-Heraid 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., 1903-12-30

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce that H. F. Heflln is a candidate for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem- ocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce ". B. Burton a candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
For Probate Judge.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce J. P. Stiles a candidate for rec election as Judge of Probate of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. 11-6-f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
Enr anIIcitnr.

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., 1903-12-30
Err Tax ColIector.

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., 1903-12-30

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce George B. Tarrant of North Br- mingham candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. Subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue. subject to ths action of the democratic primary.
 D. 4. HELMICH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Raard 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.
 hereby announce myself a candidats for reelection to the Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic party. J. K. P. LAIRD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30

We make the pest us In town. Aga Herald Engraving Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30

Metropolitan Cafe now serves Merchants Lunch soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
Must Tske Weekly Papers,

Under the law now. the county has to take and pay for four copies of every weekly newspaper published in Jefferson county viz: chancery court. city court, probate court and circuit court; when in
 - '''@~'nent one complete file of each
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-14
Vegetables That Think.

The tiny roots of vegetables in their
work OF piercing a path through the
soil to the surface and the light act in
a manner which tends to show that
they are capable Of thinking. If a
stone lie in their upward path, they
turn aside without touching it and
make a path parallel with the obsta-
Gle, and If there is worm burrow
near by they will turn aside and make
use Of the excavation which is to make
their task the more easy. If they do
not think, how do they discover the
unseen obstacle and the equally invisi-
BILE aid? There must be certain indi-
cations Of the presence of both, and
these indications act upon some strange
form Of mental organism.
There are vegetables whose roots
move from one place to another, and
plants which do the same sabove
ground. Place some poisonous SUBJ
stance directly in their way, and they
will take different direction to avoid
it; but if something nourishing is set
on one side they will go round after
that.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-14
Leaves for North Dakota.

A. o. Nasset, of the real estate firm
OF Thorpe & Nasset of this city, leaves
tomorrow night for Bismarck, N. D..
where he goes to look up location
10 open up real estate Office. Knud
thompson, a banker of Cooperstown,
will be associated with Mr.. Nasset in
the business, which will probably be
located at some point between Bis
marck and Dickinson, on the main
line OF the Northern Paciec. The
gentlemen. already have a large
amount of land listed with them for
sale. The new venture will require
Mr. Nassett's personal attention for
some time, and in the event of it be.
Ing as successful as at present hoped
Tor, it is probable that he will remove
his family to that point. In the mean
time Mr.. Nasset will retain his inter-
ests 10 'Willmar, where he has ALWAYS
enjoyed the confidence and esteem OF
a large circle of friends.