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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
IMPROVEMENTS ARE
 BEING MADE DAILY
BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN RAIL- ROADS RoUNDHoUSE AND CAR SHOPS AT PRATT CITY ARE FLouRIsHlNG-oTHER NEWS.

Pratt City. November 1.-The officials of the Birmingham Southern railroad ere daily making improvements at the roun6- house and car shops located at this place. The shops are now eauipaed with all the late improvements and are making all the cars used by the road.
 In the machinery department. three engines are now being overhauled. The capacity Of tie shops is one engine every month.
 In the car building department, many cars are in the course of construction. A large wreckng car has just been com- pleted by the shops and is now ready for service. Recently a supply room was added to the roundhouse in which all supplies used by the road are stored.
 McNeiI Hopeful.
 Prof P M. MeNeil. who announced his candidacy a few weeks ago for county superintendent of education, in speaking of his candidacy, sald T feel tiattered at the encouraging reports that are com- ing to me from all parts of the county. It is my purpose to make as thorough a canvass of the county as my duties as superintendent of Pratt City public schools will permit. Prof. Lyles. principal of the High school, has started a night school for young men. The number of students in attendance is eighteen and considerable interest is being manifested. The school meets in the High school building oi Monday. Wednesday and Friday nights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

Montgomery, November 17.-(Special)- The following decisions were handed down by the supreme court today
 G. w. Hardin vs. Mary A. Collins, ap- peal from circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Milton Humes vs. John Higman, ap- peal from Morgan chancery court; re- versed in part and affirmed in part.
 John Higman, cross appellant, vs. Mill ton Humes, cross appellee, appeal from Morgan chancery court; reversed in part and affirmed in part.
 John Higman, cross appellant, vs. Mill ton Humes. cross appellee, appeal from Morgan chancery court; reversed in part and affirmed in part.
 G. D. Chapman vs. c. H. Dozier, appeal from Perry chaneery court; affirmed.
 Ramsey & Co.,, limited, vs. City of Bes- semer appeal from Birmingham city court; affirmed
 Hooper and Nolan vs. P. F. Birchfeld, appeal from Tuskaloosa chancery court; affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

IT enjoyed good health until about two years ago when noticed my back began to ache ire 'oiiently; It became sore and lane and headache soon added to my misery; also found that my general health diminished. became thin and weak and nervous having severe pains at regi- lar intervals" writes Mrs. Augustus Emory, Treasurer New Century Club, 34 Dean Street fRoxbiry), Boston, Mass. She continues, "My work which before had seemed an easy task soon seemed like q heavy burden. I decided fo frv Dr Perce's Favorite Prescription, which Iseveral of my friends praised so highly. felt relief within week, my appetite came back the Isleep. Within fourteen weeks I had completely recovered my health. seemed built up anew my pulse. which had been weak became nor I,nal, and new life animated my entire being !I gladly endorse your nedicine.n Doctor Pierce's Fayorite Prescription ,restores weak and sick women to sound health, by curing the local womanly das- leases which arc generally responsible for the failure of the general health. A wom- am entire being is centered in her wom- ,anly nature. When tue delicate womanly organism Is attacked by disease; when hhere is irregularity or disagreeabie drain when inflammation burns and ulcers gnaw ithe general health will reflect the progress lof disease, in increasing weakness, nerv- lousness, backache, headache, loss of appe- Itite and sleeplessness.
 So sure of 1t Is the Worlds Dispensary Medical Association, of Buffalo, N. Y, pro lprietors of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip- ,tion, that they offer $500 reward for women who cannot be cured of Leucorrhea, Fe- male weakness, Prolapsus, or Falling of Womb All they ask is fair and reasoua- ible trial of their ,neaus of curc.
 Dr. Pierce's PlcEsa-t pelIete rexuiate the stomach, liver aud bowels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
KYLE REFUSES TO
 MAKE STATEMENT
SAYS HE IS THROUGH WITH MILL TARY MIDDLE IN THIRD REGl. MENT-DEcATuR BELIEVES HlG- DON WILL LOSE.

Decatur. November 17.-(special.)- )-Judge Oseeola Kyle. of the circuit court and ex-lieutenant colonel of the Alabama Nat ional Guard, was shown an article In q Birmingham paper which states that the Higdon-Kyle fight is being brought to head and that the Third regiment will be mustered out. Judge Kyle refused to be interviewed. saying he no longer had anything to do with the fuss which came up between himself and Colonel Higdon recently. Captain W. H. Long. of the Dick Adams Rifles, Alabama National Guard, also refused to make state- ment in reference to the matter.
 Others in military circles here regard the story ill The Age-Herald as being somewhat overdrawn and they are of the opinion that Colonel Higdon will lose. It is also the opinion here that the Dick Adams Rifles will be retained in the Third regiment. since this is regarded as one of the best drilled and equipped mili- tary companies in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
RECISTRARSAPPOINTED

Montgomery, November 17-(Special.)- Registrars for twenty counties were ap- pointed yesterday by the state board of registrars. The appointments announced were as follows:
 Baldwin-O. B. Richardson, Bay Mi- nette; w. T. Kee, Lillian; W. E. Bryant, Stockton
 Bulloek-E. P Hassland. Perote; R. F. Sellers, Union Springs; B. B. Merritt, James.
 Colbert-E. c. Downs, Sheffield; D. l.. Spangler. Leighton; A. r. McCleskley, Tuscumbia.
 conecuh-H. NJ King. Evergreen; R. c. Boulware, Brooklyn; N. F. Arends, Herbert.
 Dale-E. R. Phillips. Charlton; George W. Reynolds, Newton; S. L. Bowling, Ozark
 Escambia-C. O'Quinn, Flomaton; T. J. Stephens and T. s. sowel Brewton. Franklin-J. H. Malone, Russellville; A. w. Smith, Belgreen; J. R. Weatherford, Burleson.
 Hale--J. A. Ellerbe Greensboro; T G. Moore, Greensboro; John c. Wyatt, In- gram.
 Jackson-John L. Hackworth, Bridge port; Judge J. P. Harris, Larkinsville; Ben F. Stringer, Section.
 Lawrence-W. l.. Simms. Moulton; J. R. Howell, Mt. Hope; J. T. Smith, Town Creek
 Monroe-D. K. Smith, Monroevile; Rob- ert B. Barnes. Eliska; W. R. Maxwell, Tunnel Springs.
 Montgomery-C B. Teasley. city; w A. Gunter, Jr., city; J. J. Johnson. Pine Level
 Pekens-R. B. Somerville, Alceville; l. M. Noland, Carrolton; J. H. Graham, Reform
 Randolph-Charles W. Eichelberger Rock Mills; R. N. Ledbetter, Wedowee; J. T. Coleman, Roanoke.
 St. Clair-J. NJ. Presley. Trussville Jas M. Montgomery, Ashville; G. P. Austin Seddon
 Shelby-Spright Dowell, Columbiana; C. H. Florey, Harpersvllle; J. L. Glenn, Ga. lera.
 Sumter-Thomas Scale Livingston; Gray Ellis; J. W. Phares, Belmont
 Talladega-David M. Mallory, Wilson B. Campbell, A. R. Stroud.
 Tallapoosa-J. W. Pinnell, Allen D. Thompson, J. R. Umphries
 Winston-H. ]. Wilson. Melville; A. T. Aldredge. Addison; B. J. Cowart, Double Springs.
 The state board has previously appoint ed registrars of twenty-seven counties Forty-seven counties have now been SUD- piled with registrars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
MONTGOMERY HAS NO CHARTER.
Sensational Question Sprung in Tax
 Case Filed in That City.

Montgomery November 17-(Special) J. sensational question has been sprung in a back tax case, and if demurrers filed by w. M. Blakely back tax commits sioner of Montgomery county are sus- tained, the city of Montgomery will be without aldermen at large a recorder a city clerk and a city treasurer.
 Several days ago a petition for man damus was filed by Jesse O'Neal a mer- chant, praying that the city court of Montgomery issue mandamus against Judge J. B. Gaston, probate judge of Montgomery county, compelling him to issue the petitioner a state license to do business.
 The petitioner set out that under the charter of the city of Montgomery he having paid his city license, was exempt ed from paying his county license. The court had repeatedly ruled on the propo- sition, but yesterday when w M. Blake ly, county tax commissioner, filed his de- murrers, a sensation was sprung.
 In these demurrers 1t Is set out that the records of the legislature of 1s92-93, by which the present charter of the city of Montgomery was granted, had been ex- amined, and on account of q clerical error the act creating the charter is unconsti- tutional.
 MT. Blakely ayers that in contradiction of the constitutional provision the name of the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall be signed to every bill, in the pres ence of the senate and house in session assembled. neither the name of the pres- ident of the senate appears, nor is the fact set out in the journal that the bill was signed in the presence of the two legislative bodies. On this account tbe tax commissioner ayers that the entire act is unconstitutional and accordingly the section of the city charter in dispute is void.
 No action was taken in the case. Coun- sel for the petitioner wanted time to in- vestigate the proposition raised, Judge A. D. Sayre accordingly entered a contnu- ance until tomorrow.
 If the contention of NJ Blakely is well founded the present charter of the city of Montgomery is worthless. If Mr Blakey's point is sustained, the Mont gomery city government will be compelled to operate under its old charter until the legislature meets four years hence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Social and Personal.

Mr. Harry Huntsman of St. Louis is in the Steel City looking after business ln- terests.
 Sid Shannon of Birmingham is in the city.
 P. c. Sigler of Norfolk was in town to- day.
 Tracy Elmore of Birmingham was wis., iting friends in Ensley today.
 J. G. Thompson of New Orleans was a visitor to Ensley yesterday.
 John T. Saunders of Rochester, Tenn, is in the city looking after business mat ters.
 The young people of the Ensley Presby- terian church will give an Old Folks concert, for the benefit of the organ fund of the new church, at the Ensley opera house, early in December special pro- gramme is being arranged for the occa- sion.
 The Rev J. w Orr of the First Pres byterian church, returned last night from a trip to South Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
COURT HOUSE FIGHT WARM.
Petition Filed Asking Governor to Ap-
 point Election Committee.

Montgomery, November 17.-(Special.)- As a result of the warm fight being waged over the Shelby county court house, petition has been filed in the office of the governor for the appoint ment of commission of three to con- duct an election for a court house site in Shelby county
 The petition was filed by Dr. J. II. Gum. representing the calera end of the controversy The petition is said to con- tain about 800 names.
 The law regulating the control of coun- ty elections for court house sites re- quires that 300 names be signed to the petition. Governor Jelks will announce the appointment of three commissioners in the next few days.
 The court house fight in Shelby county Is between Columbiana and Calera, Co., ldmbiana being the present county seat of Shelby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Propose to Connect Roads.

Huntsville, November 17.-(Special)- The people of Gurley and the Paint Rock valley are raising money to have the pike systems of Jackson and Madison counties connected by the building of Ink or road about three miles long. The municipality of Gurley has donated $500 for the purpose and Paint Rock val ley people are expected to give that much. The remainder will probably be furnished by the two counties. The pro- posed connection would, it is said, be a great benefit to the trade of both coun- ties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
EIGHTEEN YOUNG
 MEN ARE ARRESTED
CHARGED WITH CREATING DlsoR. DER AT TUXEDO PARK, NEAR ENsLEY-A NEGRO BURGLAR IS BOUND OVER BY MAYOR.

Ensley, November f.-(Special)-Ar- thur Austin, alias Jim Poeher. colored, was bound over to the grand jury this morning by Mayor Scott on a charge of burglary and grand larceny.
 There were three separate eases against Austin, it having been alleged that he burglarized houses in Thomas, Pratt City and Wylam. He was captured by the Ensley police last Sunday charged with having stolen several articles of value, including suits of clothing and pistol, which the officers found on his person.
 Eighteen young white men were ar rested last night at Tuxedo park, on a charge of having created disorder. The trial has been set for tomorrow morn ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
MISSION BOARD
 NOW IN SESSION
THE REV. w. B. CRUMPTON, SEC RETARY, SAYS CONTRIBUTIONS DURING THE YEAR AMOUNTED TO MORE THAN $3o,0oo.

Montgomery. November 17.-(Special)- The Baptist State Board of Missions is in session here today. The Rev. w. B. Crumpton. secretary, said tonight that the contributions to the mission for the year ending November l, 1903, had amounted to more than $30,0o0, and about $l5OOO has been expended in Alabama.
 MT. Crumpton in his annual report this morning stated that he has attended this fall twenty out of the eighty associations in the state, travelling 1000 miles in four months, and delivering about 125 sermons and addresses to probably 15,000 people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Primary Wanted.

Huntsville, November 16-(Specia1)- A petition signed by several members of the Madison county democratic execu- tive committee has been addressed to Chairman w. r. Garth, requesting him to call d meeting of the committee, so that an early primary may be ordered for the nomination of candidates for county offices. The hundred more candidates are anxious to have the pri- mary in the spring, so that they will not have to pass through another summer campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Will Be Aid-de-ca amp.

Anniston, November 17.-(Special)- Lieutenant Hamilton Bowie, after a visit to relatives and friends in Anniston, left today for Omaha, Neb., where he will in the future be located. He will be aid-de- camp to General Samuel Summer, com mandant of the department of Missouri. Lieutenant Bowie is first lieutenant of the Ninth cavalry and recently returned from the Philippines, where he was sta- toned for three years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Machinist Injured.

Anniston, November 19.-(Speeial.) )-For- rest Kelly, machinist employed at the Kilby Locomotive and Machine Works. was painfully injured yesterday morning while at work. He was struck in the side by a piece of heavy iron. He was carried to his home, where his wounds were dressed by a physician, who pro- nounced his injuries painful but not dangerous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Collier Returns.

Huntsville November 17.-(Special)- Joe Collier. the department store clerk who disappeared from his home in this city Sunday, returned late last night and Is unable to give rational account of his absence. He is said to be subject to spells of this kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
ROLLING MILL STARTS.
Important Department of Car Plant Is
 Now In Operation.

Anniston. November 7.-(Special 1.-The rolling mill of the Southern Car and Foundry company was put in operation yesterday morning and the other depart ments will be put in commission right along. It is expected that every depart ment will be put in full blast by next Monday.
 The rolling mill is one of the most inn portant branches of the business, the peo- pie employed receiving higher wages than in any other department. Three hundred men were put to work In that department yesterday morning and the number will be increased. Within the next week it is expected that eight hundred people will be employed in the various departments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Brakeman Has Narrow Escape.

Gadsden, November H.-(Special.)-Sel- don Small son of W. B. Small, of this city, had narrow escape from serious injury He is a brakeman on the A. G. 5. switch train and was on top of the box car when it jumped the track. While the ear was pumping the erossties he tried to signal the engineer, but to no purpose, and as the axle under the car gave away he iimped He landed in heap on slag pile, hurting his back and spraining his ankle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Stewards Elected.

Anniston. November 17-(speclal)- )-At a conference of the members of the First Methodist church the following stewarts were elected: F. l.. Fields. s. w. Tate, J. W. RudisilI, W. A. Smith, J. w McEl- reath. l.. H. Carre, J. B Shropshire, W. A. Priest, T. J. Cason F.. W. Ledbetter, l.. H. McKibbon, w. II. Weller J. M Iedbetter and Samuel Hallman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Death of a Citizen,

Scottsboro, November 17.-(Special.)- MT. Y. W. Richie died at his home, two miles east of Scottsboro. Saturday and was buried Sunday morning. MT. Richie was 7s years old. He moved to Scotts- boro from Mississippi several years ago and was greatly beloved by all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Bond Issue Defeated.

Decatur, November 17.-(special.) )-Thir- teen precincts out of twenty-two give 522 against bonds for good roads and 304 for bonds. The remaining boxes not heard from will go aginst bonds, therefore, the county will not have pike roads at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Men Given Sentence.

Scottsboro. November 17.-(Special.)- J. Deputy Sheriff Hackworth arrested six nice looking white men on the charge of beating trains. They were tried before Probate Judge Cargill and given sixty days at hard labor for the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Interestinu Wedding.

Scottsboro, November 7.-(Special)- married Wednesday at the home of the bride near here, the Rev. w. w. Howard officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
w. c. BaiIy, 2d Lieut.. of Police,
 Columbus, Ga.

Lame back is only one symptom of kid ney trouble-one of many Other symp- toms showing that you need Swamp-Root are being obliged to pass water often during the day and to get up many times at night, inability to hold your urine. smarting or irritation In passing. brick dust or sediment in the urine. catarrh of the bladder, uric acid. constant head ache, dizziness. sleeplessness. nervous ness, irregular heart-beating, rheumatism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

See our "Radient Home'' Heaters. Syd Smith Hard ware Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

SPECIAL! SPECIAL!
 For the next two weeks we will deliver Coke in lots of five tons or over at &3. 50 per ton. B'ham By, Lit & P. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

Pain or dull ache in the back is unmis- takable evidence of kidney trouble. It Is Natures timely warning to show you that the track of health Is not clear If these danger signals are unheeded, more serious results are sure to follow: Brlght's disease. which Is the worst form of kidney trouble. may steal upon you The mild and the extraordinary effect of the world famous kidney and bladder remedy Dr. Kilmers Swamp-Root. is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distress ing cases. A trial will convince anyone and you may have a sample bottle free. by mail.
 was a constant sufferer for num- Der of years with backache, rheuma- tism, and frequent desire to urinate, but after using pr. kilmer's Swamp Root, am entirely cured and cheer fully recommend this wonderful rem edy to any one who may suffer from these common complaints.
 Most truly yours,
 w. c. Baily, 2d Lieut.. of Police,
 Columbus, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

Metropolitan Cafe patron ized by people who care for the best.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-03

NNlN I7IEII II t7Igs
"The ragged edge of what?"
The ragged edge Of my collar" he
replied, and the way he WINGED when
he tried to move his head showed her
that he spoke truly. So, being a wise
woman, she changed laundries.-Chi-
cago Post.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-03
MEDICAL MENTION.

The government Of Bombay has Of
fered four prizes for one years OBJ
servation on the distribution and hab-
its Of notwithstanding mosquitoes.
The London Hospital directs atten-
ton TO the fact, overlooked by most
parents, that the habits and tastes Of
children as regards food require care
full education. otherwise the limits Of
useful food, capable Of exciting a
proper appetite, become 50 narrow
that a proper variation in diet is diff
fcult TO attain.
A rise Of body temperature from
es.4 degrees F.-the normal-to l07 de-
grees is speedily followed by death.
Drs. Halliburton and Mott find that
cell-globulin eoagulates at the latter
temperature, and they conclude that
the fatal results Of high fever are due
to eoagulation Of this proteid in the
cells Of the nerve centers and other
parts Of the body.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-03
DR.. dIFFORD's sANITARIUM, RANDOLPH

For the Treatment and Special
TO Scientific Administration of Massage, Electricity, X-ray ana
Finsen Light Treatment.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-03
FOREIGN TOWN GOSSIP.

For wrapping up meat in a news
paper for a customer, a Vienna butcher
has been fined l6 shillings.
The other day in Paris a dog was
seen in a motor car with a well-ftted
pair Of blue spectacles to protect his
eyes.
Because it came from jew, an offer
Of $4,000 for monument 20 the Polish
patriot, Koseiuszko, at Lemberg. Ga
licia, was declined as a Jewish i'm
pertinence."
The urban council Of the mining vii
lage Of Huthwaite possesses a set Of
boxing gloves presented to il by a
local joker, who thought they might
be useful during little "breezes" at
meetings, and reference to the gloves
always induces a calm.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-03
TO BUTCHERS and HIDE BUYERS

We wish to purchase your Hides,
Calf Skins, Sheep Pelts, Tallow and
Bones.
We advance money il desired.
We pay spot cash.
We pay the freight.
We pay fun market values.
We want agents everywhere TO sell
Pages Perfected Poultry Food and
other poultry supplies.
For further particulars, address,
c. ;. PAGE, Hyde Park, VI
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-03
In Each Hand.
DR.. Greene'S
NerVura

will restore you to health and youth.
full strength.
Mfr. William Whitaker, Of III
South Arsenal Avenue, indianapolis,
Ind, crawled around with a cane in
each hand, but DR.. Greene's NeWura
cured him. Mr.. Whitaker says:
"Iwas a victim Of nervousness. pains
in my back and Sides and extreme
nervousness. The pains from my back
would begin at my hips and extend 10
my forehead. For six or seven weeks
] could not walk without the aid Of
cane 10 each hand.
\ could not obtain any relief from
my doctor or any medicine. I was
told bog a friend TO try a bottle Of
Dr. Gfeene's Nervua, and If / found
no relief from Il he would give my
money back I az once began taking
IL, and have never regretted the day
although ! had taken three bottles
before I saw any change In my oondi-
ton. Then / bought one more, and il
made such a vast change in my con-
dition, / bought another, and so on,
until had used seven bottles.
When | began taking the Nervura
weighed 10 pounds, and at the end
ing Of the seventh bottle l weighed
AS pounds and am improving every
day, and I think as stout and healthy
as a youth Of 10 years"
Druggists everywhere recommend
and sell DR.. Greene's Nervura. For
Tree medical advice write to
DR.. Greene, "a Temple Place, Boston,
Mass.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-03

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out Of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that tits notuncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. lfthe child urin-
afee fOo 0ffaya IL 49,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-03

Too many, in practice, appear to
forget that falsehoods not only dis
agree with truths, but they usually
among themselves.