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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
A Woman's Pride.

From the New York Press.
 Mere man is novice at smuggling. It requires a smart woman to do the trick and throw dust in Uncle Samuers eyes. One American unfortunate, after reciting all the details of his adventure, was thus taken to task by his better seven-elghts: "Of course! You dear, stupid old dunce. Why on earth didn't you have the drawn work washed before you left Mexico?" Washed? What for2 What good would that have done?' Thrown the customs officers off the track, silly. With the new work in your possession you were bring ing in merchantable articles therefore dutiable. Had they been washed they would not have been merchantable. there- fore not dutiable. Hereafter whenever you smuggle linens or laces have them washed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
.ENSLEY COUNCIL
 HOLDS A MEETING
All Differences With B. R. 1. &
 p. Co. Are Adjusted
LIGHT CONTRACT IS MADE
Company Agrees to Furnish Steel City With Street Lights for Period of Ten Years at $50 Light
 Per Annum.

Ensley, December 3.--(Special) )-The city council met tonight with all the members present. The differences that have been existing between the board and the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company were satisfactorily ad- justed. the reports of the city officers for the month of November were read and some important business was transacted.
 President Jemison of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company, ad- dressed the board, after which a special committee retired and brought in the following report:
 The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company agrees to furnish the city of Ensley with street lights for a term of ten years for a sum of $SO a light per year. The company also agrees to furnish the city four arc lights free so long as the license of the company to do business In Ensley shall remain at $2OO per annum. The company further agrees to lower the Twentieth street grade opposite the First Methodist church lot and to pass the members of the volunteer fire department on it's lines"
 The report was adopted
 The committee appointed to rearrange the ward lines of the city made it's re- port. which was adopted. The changes are all minor ones.
 The committee to draw up plans and specifications for the new sanitary and sewerage systems reported that with the aid of the city engineer and Engineer J. W. Kendrick they had the plans ready to submit as soon as the transference of the bonds had been completed.
 The judiciary committee was empower ed to meet on December [, 9 and II for the purpose of arranging a schedule of li- censes for the year 1904
 Under the head of reports of officers the city treasurer reported that the amount collected for November was S1542- S4; the amount dlsbursed s2lS5.4s balance still on hand. $121S.T.
 The chief of police's report showed the number of arrests for the month to be 1e5, the number convicted 126 and the amount collected in fines s905.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
PUTTING UP NEW LINE. Western Union Doing Large Business Between Calera and AttalIa.

Anniston, December 3.-(Special)-Th Western Union Telegraph company is con- structing new line of wire between Calera and Attalla on the line of the Louisville and Nashville railroad. Work on the new line was commenced Monday morning and will be pushed to a rapid completion.
 The additional line was made necessary by the increase in the volume of business of the Alabama Mineral division of the Louisville and Nashville railroad and also of the business of the telegraph company between these points. The new line will be used for both commercial and railroad business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
FOLK ISSUES CALL.
Insurance Men Will Lay Their Claims
 Before Congress.

Nashville, December 3.-State Insurance Commissioner Folk, chairman of the spec ial committee appointed at the recent convention of National Insurance Com missioners. held in Boston, today issued a call for the committee to meet in Wash ington, Tuesday, December 8.
 The special committee was appointed to bring to the attention of congress the necessity of legislation to deny the use of the mails to bogus insurance com panies Chairman Folk received a teIe- graphic message today from Senator Dry den of New Jersey. who will have charge of the proposed bill in the senate, to the effect that the senate committee on post office and post roads will be ready to take up the matter on December 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
MANY COKE OVENS
 ARE CLOSED DOWN
TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FIVE OPERATED BY THE T. C., |. 6 R. R. co. at PRATT CITY WILL BE IDLE PERHAPS A MONTH.

Pratt City, December (SpeciaD-Two hundred and seventy-five coke ovens of the Pratt City batteries. belonging to the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany, were closed down today for re- pairs. The suspension threw about l20 men out of employment.
 The work of repairing will be begun at once and, it is thought, that by the first of the month the ovens will be ready to start up again.
 The Oriental order, side degree of the Knights of Pythias, was organized at the Knights of Pythias hall last night with a membership of eighteen. A large num- Der of Orientals from other lodges in the district was present. After the work of initiation had been completed a large number of those present repaired to Theherns cafe, where plates were laid for forty. The guests spent the rest of the evening in feasting and speech-mak- ing. The speakers were w. K McAdory, H. C. Miller. J. N. Vincent. w. T. Terry, J. H. Brown and w. T. Williamson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

ter of the Royal Arch Masons of Ala bama.
 c. A. Alexander of Jacksonville, Fla, is stopping at the Grand
 George Peterson of Baltimore. is in the city looking after business interests.
 Thomas George of Grand Rapids is registered at the Grand
 The ladies of the Baptist church are making preparations to hold doll ba zaar in a vacant room in the Rebie build ing from the 18th to the 17th of December inclusive. The following committees have been appointed to perfect the arrange ments:
 Doll bootn-Mrs. J. F. Kent, manager, assisted by Mrs E. K. Hanby. Mrs. w. W Hollingsworth Mrs. w A. Simmons, Mrs. Faircloth and Mrs. Morgan.
 Cake booth-Mrs. J. A. Majors. man. ager; Mrs. w r. Hurt Mrs. Johnston, Mrs F. B. Hardin Mrs. Barnett. Mrs. c. II. Brownrigg and Miss Otie Shipman.
 Popcorn booth--Miss Morgan, manager; Misses Ruby Reynolds, Matte and Will lena Allen, Mabel Rogers and Miss Terry.
 Candy booth-.Miss Carrie Cockrell. manager: Misses Alberta Cockrell. Paul. inc Johnston. Pearl Burgin Lillian Rog- CTS. Mrs. Hugh Bryant, Mrs. Charles Brownrigg.
 Fancy work booth--Miss velma Burgin, manager: Misses Ella Burgin, Stella Clews, Mildred Smith, Mrs. w. H. Por- ter, Mrs. C. B. Rogers, Mrs E. c. Moore.
 Novelty booth-Mrs. A. M. Winters. manager: Mrs. w. H. Brannon, Mrs. Rat cliff, Mrs. c. S. Drumheler, Misses Corrie Owens, Lucy Reynolds, Johnella Lips comb.
 Refreshment committee-Mrs. McKin- ney, manager; Mrs. Hurt, Mrs. Estes, Mrs. Rogers. Mrs. Owens, Mrs. E. c, Randle, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Waller. Mrs. Brannon.
 Soliciting committes-Mrs. Barnett manager; Mrs Rush Randall, Mrs. T. T. Huey, Mrs Kent. Mrs. Reynolds.
 Advertising commttee-Mrs. Huey manager; Mrs Reynolds, Mrs. J. H. Will Hanson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
GREAT PROGRESS MADE.
Alabama Steel and Wire Company's
 Plant Nearing Completion.

Gadsden, December 3.-(Special) )-Dur- ing the past two weeks great progress has been made at the mammoth steel plant of the Alabama Steel and Wire company. although to casual observer it seems as though very little has been accomplished. The work is necessarily slow on account of the great undertaking and the tardy delivery of material. The covering and siding of the large buildings is now being put on and it will take sev- eral weeks longer to complete this part of the work.
 In the open-hearth building the brick work is progressing rapidly. The soak ing pits have been completed and the roll ing mill Is being rushed forward. At the furnace there seems little to be done now except to touch the torch. great deal of raw material is being unloaded aud the ore bins are nearly half full. When the plant is put in commission there will be plenty of material on hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
A REED SHAKEN WITH THE WIND.
Without Will Power, Courage, AmbI- tion, Energy or Hope, the Dyspeptic
 Is Willing to Give Up the Struggle.


 The confirmed dyspeptic has as little in- terest in life as any human being. He IS unfitted for it's duties and is indifferent to its charms. He is unable to enjoy the business and social relations that consti- ute the life of the average man. All his hopes are absorbed by the one hope to get well and again be able to enjoy the good things of life. Until this is realized, he is sick at heart and feels himself to be of little use.
 Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are the suf- ferer's tree of life. They will cure him and bring him health and happiness just as sure and certain as he takes them. They are sure because they are natural and no other cure but a natural one Is sure. They act on the food and digest it just as well as stomach would. They contain exactly the same chemical prop critics as the digestive fluids of the stom- ach.
 By putting Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets in a bottle or jar with any kind of food meat, eggs or vegetables, with sufficient amount of water the process of digestion is carried out just as it Is in healthy human stomach and in the same time. There is consequently no unnatural dis turbance of the digestive organs resulting from the use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab lets They relieve the weak and worn-out stomach of it's work and permit 1t to rest up and recuperate and regain it's normal health and strength.
 well known Buffalo physician says: "I prescribe Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets on all occasions as a relief for weakened and rundown stomachs I find they con- tain all the ingredients necessary for the proper digestion of the food and will do more to give the stomach the needed rest than any medicine could prescribe They have never failed to give immediate relief in all my cases and I do not hesitate to recommend them to all sufferers from dyspepsia"
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are for sale by all druggists at 50 cents a box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Dispensary Report Read.

Tuscaloosa, December 3.-(Special)- At the regular monthly meeting of the mayor and board of aldermen last even- ing, after the transaction of several mat ters of minor importance the following dispensary report for the month of No- vember was read by Dispenser J. M. Daniel: Sales for November. $9625.10; pro- fits for November, s25o5.10; largest day s sales sS2O.s5 smallest days sales, s1S0 45 i; average days sales, s3S5.00; open for business 241a days; total sales since Jan- uary 1, 1903, sS7,67S63; profits since Jan uary l, 1903, 21,61O3O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
BOTH THIGHS BROKEN.
Flagman Tennyson Fatally Injured By
 Brake Beams.

Anniston December 3-(Special. )-J. L. Tennyson, a fiagman on the Alabama Min eral division of the Louisville and Nash vile railroad, residing in this city met with an accident at Calera which resulted in his death. In some unaccountable way both of his legs were caught In the brake beams and both thighs were broken in several places. He was carried to Bir- mingham and placed in a hospital but died shortly after his arrival there. His remains were carried to Cullman, his former home. where the funeral occurred Tuesday afternoon. Tennyson was amout 35 years of age and leaves wife and one child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
CONFERENCE BEGINS.
Methodist Episcopal Church, North, Is
 Holding Session In Anniston.

Anniston, December 3.-(Special) )-The annual conference of the Methodist Epis- copal church, north, met in St. Paurs church in this city this morning. The session was presided over by Bishop Cyrus D. Foss of Philadelphia. He arriv- bama.
 The conference is held for Alabama, 6 part of Georgia, Tennessee and Florida, and many ministers and laymen are in attendance. About twenty-five ministers arrived Tuesday and others reached the city today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Captain Elliott Builds School House

Gadsden. December S.-(Special.)- Cap tain J. M. Elliott, Jr., has just completed a pretty and comfortable school house on his farm, two miles south of the city, which will be used by the tenantry on his farm. Captain Elliott will also em- ploy the teacher for the school and pay him out of his own funds. thereby cost ing the parents nothing. Quite num- Der of people are employed on the farm and when the fruit begins to bear more will be given employment. Counting those trees that are now being set out, there will be 5000 trees on this one fruit farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Quiet Wedding Performed.

Tuscaloosa, December 3.-(SpeciaL)- A quiet wedding was solemnized last evening at the residence of W. A. Tough ston on Greensboro avenue. The con- tracing parties were Edgar Duran and Miss Lillie Weathers. both of Birming- ham. The ceremony was impressively performed by Dr. L. O. Dawson of the Baptist church and was witnessed by only few friends. me groom is secretary of the Alabama Lumber company at Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Bladder and Urinary Troubles
 Promptly Cured by SWamp-ROOt
Because SwampRoot is the Host Gentle Healer and Natural Aid to the Kidneys and Bladder That
 Has Ever Been Discovered.

No matter how many doctors you have tried-no matter how much money you may have spent on other medicines. you really owe 1t to yourself. and to your family to at least give Swamp Root q trial. It's staunchest friends today are those who had almost given up hope of ever becoming well again.
 "If you are sick or feel badly" begin taking Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy, because as soon as your kidneys are get ting better. they will help all the other organs to health. A trial will convince anyone.
 There is comfort in the knowledge, so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer.s Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy fulfflls every wish in relieving pain in the back. kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passage. It correets inability to hold urine and scalding pain in passing it, and overcomes that un- pleasant necessity of being compelled to get up many times during the night to urinate
 If your water when allowed to remain undisturbed in a glass or bottle for twen- ty-four hours, forms a sediment or set ting. or has cloudy appearance. 1t is evidence that your kidneys and bladder need immediate attention.
 Swamp Root is the great discovery of Dr. Kilmer. the eminent kidney and blad- der specialist. Hospitals use 1t with won derful success in both slight and severe cases. Doctors recommend it to their patients and use 1t in their own families, because they recognize in Swamp-Root the greatest and most successful remedy
 Swamp-Root Is pleasant to take and is for sale the world over at druggists in hotties of two sizes and two prices-ffty- cents and one-dollar Don't make any mistake but remember the name. Swamp Root. pr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

ing individual ito see you on a very Im portant matter. The question of ones lineage and personal pride in one's anccs- try is becoming daily more absorbinsis get up your family tree"
 With wondering eyes and molth agapo. Father Hornihand mechanically picked head of timothy out of his whiskers and said: Well. I'll be dummed 1 reckon that ol louc that's been a-standin' tha1 ever since l was a kid Il do as well as any, an yell find tn stepladder in tn woodshed."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Wed at Huntsville,

Huntsville, December 3. = Especially Miss Annie Geron, oldest daughter of MT. and Mrs. Yeatman Geron, and Mir. F. F. Feltus of Birmingham were quiet ly married Tuesday evening at the home of the brides parents on Walker street. The Rev. F. P. Culver pastor of the First Methodist church, officiated, and the ceremony was attended by small party of relatives and intimate friends MT. and Mrs. Feltus have gone to Birming- ham, where the former Is engaged in business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Will Erect Stables.

oadsden, December 3.--(Special.)-M jor ". J. Sibert has commenced the work of tearing down the unsightly wood en buildings on East Fourth street, pre- paratory to the erection of a large two- story brick stable, which will be occupied by Sullivan & Bramlett. The building will front s1 feet on Fourth street and run back 100 feet part of the way and 54 feet the remainder, and is to be completed by January 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Cotton Oil Plant Idle.

Huntsville, December S.-(Special )-Op- eration of the Huntsville plant of the Alabama Cotton oil company, which em- ploys more than 100 men, has been sus- pended temporarily because of inability to get cotton seed. The plant will be re- paired while it Is idle and operations will be resumed night and day when enough seed to run it is received here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Social and Personal.

Mayor F. J. Hudnall Dr. K. F. Love- lady, c. D. Comstock, Pat Felton and F. L. Stovall have returned from Montgom- cry, where they have been attending the meeting of the grand chapter or the Royal Arch Masons of Alabama
 The ladies of the Baptist church VII conduct sale of fancy articles at the postoffce from December IA to 1s, inclr- sive.
 Dr, and Mrs. w. l.. Jones informally en- tertained a few of their friends tonight at their home on East Highlands. Among those present were MT. Nola Young, Miss Reulah Young, Mir. E. E. Gale and Mir c. w Overstreet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Literary Society Elects Officers.

Tuscaloosa, December 3.-(Speciai)- At the recent meeting of the Philomathic Literary society of the University of Ala bama the following officers were elected for the second term President R. C. Spier; president. F. K. Chambers; secretary and treasurer, D. II Edding- ton: critic. McGlatherty; sergeant at arms R. T. Pritchett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Cause For It.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Hungry Hank-Dis paper says dat drinkin makes yer nervous. Wouldn't dat jar you?
 Dry Dan-Wel. sometimes l git nerv. ous when I'm drnbin a glass O whisky. Hungry Hank-Aw, git out.
 Dry Dan-Surel it makes me nervous to think mebbe l won't git another
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
VIII Hold Memorial Services.

Anniston, December 3.-tSpecial)-Th members of the Alabama lodge No. lss. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, will hold memorial service in honor of the departed members at the Noble Street theatre next Sunday after noon. beginning at o'clock. There are three departed members of the Anniston lodge. c. H. Robinson, Foster F. Stock ton and Meekins Browning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
JAIL BURNED.
Five Negro Prisoners Are Rescued
 From the Flames.

Montgomery. December a.-A special from Russellville, Ala, says:
 The Franklin county jail was burned to- day and 1t is believed that the prisoners started the flames The five inmates, all negroes. were taken from the burning building in safety. The property loss is about 390O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Kyle Lumber Company Busy.

Gadsden, December 3.-(special.)-The 3. saw mill of the Kyle Lumber company is now working two hours extra each day in order to keep up with their orders. but they find this will not do, so they will put on day and a night force in a few more days. Several million feet of logs have accumulated at the mill here and at the Ioging camps in Cherokee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Will Hold Memorial Services.

Huntsville. December 3.-(Special 1.-The vices in their hall next Sunday and ad- dresses eulogizing dead members of the Huntsville lodge will be delivered. Next Sunday will be observed as memorial day by Elk lodges all over the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Merchants Rankrunt.

Huntsville, December 3-(Speclai)- Browning Bros, merchants at Brick, Ala. have filed a voluntary petition In bank ruptcy here Th"i- Abilities are about $500 an,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Marriage at Camp Hill.

Camp Hill, December 9.-(Speclal.) )-Mr. Joseph Furry and Miss Zarra Lee of prominent families, were married here this evening. the Rev. J. w. Gregory offe- ating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
OFFICE
 SHOWS AN INCREASE
BUSINESS FOR THE PAST MONTH
 LARGER THAN THAT OF OCTO- BER-NEW BUILDING NEEDED.
 THE HUSTLER NOW A WEEKLY.

Bessemer. December 3.-(SpeciaL)--Th business of the Bessemer postoffice is steadily increasing from month to month. The, total receipts for the month of No vernber were s10i9.42 against sl0oo for Oc- tober The number of special delivery let ters handled by the office for the month was 244
 The present office room is inadequate. The one handicap that the postoffice of- ncials are confronted with is the lack of room. The people have been looking for ward for a long time to a new govern ment building and one that has been se- cured for the city through the efforts of Congressman Underwood is very much needed
 Already a handsome site has been pur- chased by the government at the corner of Ninteenth street and Fourth avenue. and a bill has been introduced in the house of representatives by Congressman Underwood providing for an appropria- ton of s100,000 with which to erect the building. It can be safely stated that by this time next year the postoffice building will be in course of construc- lion.
 RustIer Becomes a Weekly.
 The Rustler, the only daily paper pub lished in Bessemer, has announced that hereafter the paper will only appear once a week. The paper states that it was compelled to take the step for lack of patronage The Rustler has been pub lished for about seven months.
 A car loaded with twenty-six bales of cotton on the track of the Alabama Great Southern railroad caught fire yesterday from the sparks of the engine that was hauling the car. The fire department was called out and succeeded in extin- gushing the flames, but not until they had done considerable damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Negroes Acquitted.

Anniston, December 3-(SpeciaD-Rob- ert Carr, Thomas Black, Avery. Turner and Albert Jelks. negroes were tried before judge Crook yesterday afternoon on charge of murdering Robert Har- ris. another negro, in Jacksonville some time ago, and were acquitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
RustIer Becomes a Weekly.
Social and Personal.

Samuel Stein and Jerry Fountain have returned from Montgomery. where they attended the meeting of the grand chap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
An Unaccountable Taste.

From the Baltimore American.
 "I have called" chirped the seedy-look-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

All forms of scrofua, salt rheum. and eczema are cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the blood purifier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

We make all kinds of cuts. The Age-Herald Engraving Co.
The daily tribune., 1903-02-20
S. of V. Encampment.

Lowell, Mass, Feb Lowell is
gay with flags and bunting today III
honor of the Sons of Veterans, whose
annual state encampment is in pro-
gress At the opening session today
presided over by Division Commander
Travis, the members of the order lis
tened to reports which showed the or
ganization's S affairs to be in flourish
ing condition.
AT the annual banquet this evening
the speakers will include Commander
in-Chief Martin, Lieut.. Gov Curtis
Guild, Jr., Commander L. B. Emery
of the Nav Hampshire division and
several other prominent guests.