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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01
"king Dodo."

Tn Pixley and Luders' new comedy opera King Dodo," which will be seen at the Jefferson theatre next Monday, the musical numbers have all proven of the 'whistling'' kind. Among the most widely known hits are '"rhe Tale of Rumble Bee,' "The Lad Who Leads,' Look in the Book and See" Diana" and '"They Gave Me a Medal for That The com pany of seventy-five people includes Ray mond Hitchcock, Cheridah Simpson, Flora Zabelle, Greta Psiley, Margaret McKin- ney, Arthur Wooley, William Corliss, Ar thur Deagon, Albert Juhre a chorus of pretty girls and an augmented orchestra of solo musicians. Sale of seats will com mence tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01

people think that catarrh is disease confined to the head alone.
 This Is not true. Catarrh is liable to it- tack any organ of the body throat. bron- chial tubes, lungs, stomach, kidneys, and especially the pelvic organs.
 Many q woman has made this dscov- cry after a long siege of useless treat ment. She has made the discovery that her disease is catarrh, and that Peruna can be relied upon to cure catarrh wher- ever located.
 Miss Florence Murphy 27OS Second ave nue, Seattle, Wash, writes:
 T suffered for over a year with female trouble, and although I tried several phy- sicians, none of them seemed able to help me permanently.
 Tt took only little over three bottles of Peruna to make me well and strong. never have backache, headache or bear ing down pains any more. Miss Florence Murphy.
 Mrs. Judge McAllister writes from 1217 West Twenty-third street, Minneapolis. Minn., as follows:
 'I suffered for years with pain in the small of my back and right side. It in- terfered often with my domestic and so- cial duties, and I never supposed that would be cured, as the doctors medicine did not seem to help me any.
 T took Peruna faithfully Tor seven weeks. and am happy, indeed, to be able to say that I am entirely cured. Perfect health once more is the best thing could wish for. and thanks to Peruna, l enjoy that ow.'-Minnie B. McAllister.
 If you do not derive prompt and satis- factory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01
WAS THE MAN SHOWED?
Dies on Car of Heart Failure and Cor
 oner Is Investigating.

New York, December 31. = Coroner s Physician O'Halan performed an autopsy today on the body of Charles Vessel the metallurgist, who dropped dead Tuesday Ian reported to Coroner Jackson that the death of MT. Vessel, who was affected with fatty degeneration of the heart, was probably induced by great excitement or unusual physical exercise.''
 Coroner Jackson said after receiving the report:
 "If I can find any witnesses who will testify that MT Vessel was unduly showed or pushed about on the station platform or in the car where he died shall hold the Manhattan Railway com pany reSponsible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01
J. c. JONES.
Death of an Old Citizen and Confed.
 crate Veteran.

J. c. Jones of Cleveland died suddenly of heart failure at 10 o'clock last night. He had been in poor health for some time, but his death was unexpected, and was a great shock to his family.
 The deceased was born in Dallas coun- ty and came to Jefferson county to live sixteen years ago. He was engaged in the dairy business and farming. He mar ried Miss Laura Mims and his wife and six children survive him.
 MT. Jones was a good Confederate sol- der and was held in high esteem.
 The funeal will take place on Fiday, but the hour will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01
LoWINsoHN's STORE ENTERED.
Burglars Opened Rear Door, But Got
 Nothing.

The rear door of J. Lowensohns jewelry store at 1921 Second avenue, was found open last night shortly before midnight and it is supposed that it was entered by burglars, but they were scared away before they were able to steal anything.
 Policeman Burke was making his last round in Second alley when he found the door open. He notified the proprietor, but he found nothing missing. It Is sup posed that the burglars had just effected their entrance and were on the lookout when the policeman started up the alley. They either hid in the alley, or made good their escape through the other end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01

From business point of view. the year 1902 was one of phenomenal prosperity. More coal was dug and more iron was made than ever before.
 More men were employed in 1902 than in 1901 and the pay rolls were larger.
 The bank clearings always indicate the extent of city's business. Here they are: s56, 7s1, ,O4s.5o for Birmingham in the year which ended yesterday as compared with SAT, 92s, ,OO7.ss in 1901.
 During the year 1902 permits for s1, 302-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01
OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN.
Jfferson Valley Lodge, K. of P., Hold
 Enthusiastic Meeting.

The last meeting of Jefferson Valley Lodge, Knights of Pythias, wass the most ent nthusiastic and largest attended in it's history, and much interest was manifest ed in the semi-annual election of officers, which resulted as follows:
 William E. Fort chancellor commander; William B. Mims, vice chancellor; G. H. Brown, prelate; E. A. Brown, master-at- arms; c. H. Moffett, keeper of records and seal; H. Beck, master of finance; Jack Adams, master of exchequer; M. H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01
NEW YEAR CLOSING.
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb to Be Closed All Day Today-They Took lnltia- tive.

By one of those inexplicable errors that will occur in the composition room about as often as a Century Plant blooms, the advertisement which appears today was published in yesterdays Age-Herald
 In view of the fact that Loveman, Jo- seph & Loeb took the initiative in clos ing January 1, and that their stand in the matter has made it a uniform rule, it was quite obviously and error.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01
WATKINS DOING WELL.
It Is Reported He Will Not Prosecute
 MT. Fountain.

Fountain Monday night and is at St. Vincent's hospital, is doing well and it is thought he will recover. Mir. Watkins was resting easily last night and told an attendant that he was feeling much bet ter than on Tuesday night.
 MT. Fountain called at St. Vincent's yesterday to see MT. Watkins, but on ac- count of tne weak condition of the wounded man was unable to meet him. MT: Fountain inquired as to his condl- ton.
 Neither Mir. Fountain nor Mir Watkins have discussed the shooting, but it Is un- derstood MT. Watkins mas made the statement that he will not prosecute MT. Fountain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01
RECORD OF COURTS.

The Circuit and City courts will not be in session today.
 In the City court the time is being taken up in the settlement of pleadings and in the Circuit court cases on the non jury docket are being tried.
 In the Circuit court the following cases were disposed of yesterday:
 Standard Chair company against J. L.. Lockwood & Co. Plaintiff took a non suit.
 Hirsch & Spitz against J. l.. and H. W. Lockwood. Judgment by consent for s16. 10 for the plaintiff.
 The case of l.. B. Hardy against w. T.. Claytor ct al. is on trial. The case is a suit in detinue for a horse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01
German Steamship LibeIed.

Mobile, December Sl.-The German steamship Persila was libeled in the United States court here today by Claude Bedsole, through his attorney for $100oO. The vessel was seized by deputy mar shals. Bedsole was injured badly by get ting caught in the donkey while load ing the vessel, his arm being nearly torn from the socket, his collar bone broken, and he was otherwise injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAs.
'hoenix Lodge No. 25 Elects It's Officers.

Phoenix Lodge No. 25. Knights of >thias held a large and enthusiastic Aeting last night and elected the fol- ring officers:
 A Conville, c. C.; Thomas l.. Bell. YC.; W. K. Couch, prel1te; Frank Ar ,, master of finance: K. F. Fowler, kter of exchequer; Hsme s. Jones, K. and S.; M. V. Smith, F. C., mas
 work; s. A. A,rico, master at J. V. Vau-han. inner guard R.
 Rsston. outer guard; J. T. Glover.
 I've to Grand Lodg:; E. Les
 land central relief cbairmape
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01
Catarrh of the Pelvic Organs Is a Very Common Disease Among Women Nowadays.
This Affection is Generally Called Female Weakness, Female Disease, and Many Other Similar Names.
99 Eleventh Street,
 Milwaukee, Wis.

"A short time ago l found my con- dition very serious. l had headaches, pains in the back, and frequent dizzy spells which grew worse every month !; tried two remedies before Peruna, and was discouraged when l took the first dose, but my courage soon re- turned. In less than two months my health was restored."-Mrs. M. Brick ner.
 Peruna has cured thousands of cases of female weakness. As a rule, however, before Peruna is resorted to several other remedies have been tried in vain. A great many of the patients have taken local treatment submitted themselves to sur gical operations and taken all sorts of doctors stuff, without any result.
 The reason of so many failures is the fact that diseases peculiar to the female
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01

glass balls with his feet, and controls the movement of the balls around his body by quick movements of his muscles. It is an act that will draw many people to the theatre. There are five other good, strong features well selected and well presented, including the marvellous Mer- rills, the greatest bicycle act in the world. Special matinee today and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01

lined by mucous membranes. Any mucous membrane is subject to catarrh.
 Catarrh of one organ is exactly the same as catarrh of any other organ. What will cure catarrh of the head will also cure catarrh of the pelvic organs. Peruna cures these cases simply because it cures the catarrh
 Most of the women afflicted with pelvic diseases have no idea that their trouble is due to catarrh. The majority of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01
Marriages for the Year.

The total number of marriage licenses issued at the office of the probate judge in 1902 was 2697. divided as follows: White 1192, colored 1505.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01

Petitions in Bankruptcy for 1902. The total number of petitions filed in bankruptcy in the office of the United States court during 1902 is 1115.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01
CITY ITEMS.

JOHN l.. BARKER ILL-John l.. Bar ker, bookkeeper in the sheriffs office, is confined to his home at 905 south Eff teenth street, with an attack of typhoid fever.
 BUILDING PERMIT-The following building permit was issued yesterday: s. J. Brintle, to repair a one-story four room dwelling, 904 south Twenty-fifth street, $75.
 PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY-Pet tions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by the following persons, Henry c. Bar wick, of Oriel; William l.. Dorsett of Anniston; James W. Johnson cf Birming- ham; Asa B. Jones of Birmingham; J. H. Holloway of Strawberry.
 MAYOR HAS INVITATION-Mayo Drennen Is in receipt of an invitation to be present at the dedication of a new lodge hall by New York Lodge No. l, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, on the 22nd. of this month. The mayor will not be able to attend.
 h MARRIAGE-Wilia II. Freeman and Miss Lily Demon of Woodlawn were married yesterday evening in the First Cumberland Presbyterian church. the Rev. Dr. l. D. Steele, the pastor, officiat- ing. The bride was formerly a member of the choir of the Cumberland church.
 MARRIAGE LICENSES-Marrage H. censes were issued to the following per- sons yesterday: Edwin S. Moore, Jr.. and Jamie Morton Moore, Charles Gordon Spiegle and Daisy Pearl Wright A. H. Baker and Robbie Rowe. B. H. David son and May Smith, Joe Slaughter and Bertha Solomon, Joe H. Loveman and Clara Solomon
 INFANTRY ELECTION-The Wood lawn light infantry will elect a second lieutenant to succeed Lieut.. E. G. Evans within the next few days. Capt. A. w. Mcdaniel has received instructions from the adjutant generals office to hold the election. The applicants for the place are Sergeant A. c. Edwards and Musi- clan Gus Montgomery.
 COMMERCIAL, CLUB-A meeting of the Commercial club will be held tomor- row afternoon at o'clock in the rooms in the First National Bank building. Among other matters will be a vote on the water question. which has been the matter at issue for three meetings, two of which were called meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01
PERSONAL.

Capt. P. Rates is very i'll at his home, SO4 south Nineteenth street, with pneumo- na
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01
J. Morgan Smiths Funeral.

The funeral of J. Morgan Smith will take place from the First Methodist church this morning at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01

All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald En- graving Department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01
Y. E. HOLLOWAY.
PhysIclan and Surgeon.

Three-fourths Of the persons who come to me to get cured of Syphilis, Gonorrhoea. Gleet. Structure. l. os { Manhood and other private diseases have tried to got well by using oth- CT means. Why not come as soon as you find that you are a1lictedf N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01

Fin not only save you distressing pain Ibnd valuable time. but will cost you less pcney. There is also . sauefaction Tn nowing that thlh very best po,sloie
 eatment b bejX dver to you Dy .
 .r,et to. ~kas experience
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01

sex are not c o m m only r e c ognized as b e i n g caused by catarrh.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01

BUILDING PERMITTING following building permit was issued yesterday: S. J. Brintle, to repair a one-story four room dwelling, 9O4 south Twenty-fifth street. $75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-01

JOHN l.. BARKER ILL-John l.. Bar ker bookkeeper in the sheriff's office, is confined to his home at 905 south Eff teenth street, with an attack of typhoid fever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-25
BIRTHDAY of EDAARAE - M HeA $AW @ 0HA %M RV s4 of R~m\A " " &V2ARA borhood of Anniver
 .

fifth birthday, and may he live to drink many more"
 "Who in blaZes brought this?" de manded MT. Bowser as the girl hand ed him the bottle and he read the card.
 "A boy, sir.''
 l "A boy, eh? We'll, I'd have liked to grab him for minute. How dare any one insult me like this?" l My dear, no one intended to insult 1 you," protested Mrs. Bowser Tt was sent in by some friend of yours for you to celebrate on, and of course he thought it was your fifty.dfth birth ! day"
 "But by what right did he think so? Is 1t the general idea on this street that I was born about the time the battle of Bunker Hill was fought? If 1t is I'd better grow chin whiskers ] down to my knees. think that bottle ! came from Green, and I'll let him know tomorrow that consider it an Insult" Mrs. Bowser began to talk of SUD- posed mad dog which had run along the street during the afternoon and bitten child, and In about ten min utes she got MT. Bowser calmed down and he began to read his paper. He was just becoming interested when the bell rang again and the girl brought in bouquet. On the card attached were the words:
 "On Bowser,s ffty-ffth birthday, and may his future pathway be a fowery one"
 Now, by the great horn spoon, but here's another insult!' he exclaimed as he read the greeting and rose up. Woman, you must have spent the whole day going from house to house and saying was fifty-five years old"
 What nonsense! Those flowers must have come from one of our neighbors, and 1t was nice thing to do It's more than we have ever done for one of them"
 II don't thank them, just the same, and here goes the bouquet out of the window. Let the cats fight over 1t. I'll find out who sent it and give lem piece of my mind.'
 Mrs. Bowser set out to pour oil on the troubled waters again, but it was no use. MT. Bowser decided to walk out to soothe his wounded feelings, and he was just descending the doorsteps when five or six small boys, who had been waiting their opportunity and hanging over the gate, began to sing:
 'Our Mr. Bowser-our MT. Bowser-
 Our Mr. Bowser-owser-Owser-
 -oh,
 He Is hfty-hve today,
 And not much longer will he stay
 To be Bowser-owser-owser-
 oWser-ohI
 MT. Bowser stopped dead short. Did his ears deceive him? He thought for a moment that they did, but then he caught the words:
 Our MT. Bowser-onr MT, Bowser-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-25

enough to achieve at this moment, when new ideas and new materials are the order of the day.
 There are modes in cushions as in everything else, and the present Illus trations may be taken as examples of some of fashion's latest decrees on the subject The fzalled cushion of bTocade or tapestry is considerably out of date, cord being deemed more fitting finish to beautiful embroidery or richly wov- on designs. Not that frilIs are alto gether at discount-Mme. La Mode is too sensible of their prettiness for that
 so the cushion slip of embroidered muslin or net remains, as 1t well may, adorned with frills, crisp or soft, as the case may be.
 A good example of very dainty cushion has delicate Marie Antoinette cover in hand worked applique or net, bordered with soft, lace trimmed nounoe and revealing an under cover of turquoise blue or some equally charming shade. It measures twenty four inches suuare. and Is one of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-25
ART STAMPING DONE TO ORDER

These pretty little 'shead cushions are miniature pillows, oblong in shape and about the size of cot pillow, covered with embroidered muslin, to be placed on the top of a larger cushion for luxu- rfous adjustment to the position of ones head, and very comfortable as we'll as tasteful they are.
 Muslin cushion covers still enjoy the popularity they so well deserve, and for those who like to exercise their in- dividual taste in working them the first illustration embodies happy sugges- ton. The muslin is embroidered in washing silks with a trail of, roses and leaves, from which a few scattered petals float lightly down over the sug- gestion of blue ribbon outlined in the background. An original idea is to be noted in the making of this cushion, which is worked on q large square of hemstitched muslin fastened at the corners with nattily tied bows of pink satin ribbon.
 Newest of the new and with a dis tinct charm of its own is the round cushion One of these is of a shadow tissue, the lovely blurred effect of its flower pattern accentuated by the nar- row plaited frill of soft pink silk or mousseline de sole.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-25
WHITE FACED BOYS FLEp up srREEr FoR TEIR L1yEs

sense. If there is any record in that old Bible, don't know who put it there. I am either forty nine or fifty today. think it's forty-nine. Have you been gadding all over the neigh borhood to say I'm f1fty-f1ve.
 ''No, dear; only said so to Mrs. Warner, and, of course, she didn't keep it in mind three minutes. Why don't you want to be as old as you are?"
 Didn't I say I was forty-nine?' P shouted MT. Bowser as he fastened one of his coldest glares on her face. You keep that in mind and don't add a century to it. I was told yesterday that I didn't look a day over thirty seven, but I'll own up to twelve years beyond that"
 The cook had been told that it was MT. Bowser's birthday, and she had taken extra pains with the dinner. Her work had been success, and nat urally enough she felt proud of it. When the head of the house came down she felt privileged to say:
 "Your flfty-fifth birthday, sir, and let me congratulate you and hope you will live to be 100 years old"
 Mr. Bowser stopped short and looked at her and then waved her aside, and the almost broken hearted girl escaped to the kitchen and shed tears over his 1ngratitude
 ''So the ffty-fve business has got down here, has it?" he asked of Mrs. Bowser as he carved the steak.
 T must have told her fifty-fve," she answered, ''but I'll set her right after dinner. I'll say that we made mis- lake of six years i'll your age"
 It was good dinner, but neither en- joyed 1t, and now and then the tears stole into Mrs. Bowser's eyes as she remembered that she had not even re- eeiyed thanks for the chair. The meal had just come to an end when the door bell rang and a boy handed in bottle of wine. It was labeled:
 For BoWser to drink on his iftT-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-25

100 cartons Silk and Velvet Flowers, 50c to $1.OO, at 15c and 25c bunch. $1.00 in stamps free.
 Ladies' Regular and Out Sizes Jer- sey Vests, also Children's Pantalets, lace trimmed, value 19c, at 1Oc the garment.
 1000 yards Torchon Lace at 1c a yard.
 A small lot of Ladies Muslin Skirts, lace trimmed, have been 59c each, 25c each.
 30 pairs Ruf1ed Muslin Curtains, regular price 59c, 39c a pair.
 1000 pairs Blankets, value 75c, at 59c pair. An opportunity to 1t up the summer cottage at a very small cost
 POO Window Shades, with fixtures, Sc each.
 Two Windsor Ties at 5c each, and $1.00 worth stamps.
 Two spools Heavy Black Thread at 5c each, and $1.O0 worth stamps free.
 Hat Pins, Belt Pins, Buckles, Cuff Buttons, Link Buttons, Collar Butt tons, etc, worth from 25c to 75c-10c and $1.O0 worth stamps free.
 500 Ladies' Seersucker Skirts, full size, well made, with ruff1e, regular price soc, 29c each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-25

1000 yards Mercerized Cheviots, stripes and dots, regular price 29c, bargain day SC a yard.
 94 Brown Cotton, short lengths, reg ular price 25c, 15e a yard
 500 pieces Ribbon, all silk, No 40, all colors, regular price 20c, 10c yard.
 1,5O0 pieces Nos 5, z, 9 and ,12 All Silk and Satin Ribbons, fancy and plain, regular prices 10c and 121ac; sale price Sc a yard.
 100 dozen Turkish Towels. regular price 121ac, sale price 1Oc each. Extra large size and weight.
 1,o00 yards White Dimitdes, Lawns, Dotted swissess Piques, yard wide, Openwork Piques, Striped Lenos, val ues 19c, 25c, 35c, 39c a yard-I1c a yard; on third center counter.
 Nine Handsome Homespun Suits, satin lined, silk trimmed, value S15.00, $4.96 a suit.
 1000 Ladies' Shirt Waists, value $1.O0, $1.5O and s1.75; both white and colored; the greatest value ever offered the ladies of Waterbury at soc each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-25
Salted Nuts.

The pecan, hazelnut, peanut and, in fact, nearly all nuts may be prepared like salted almonds. To blanch alm- onds and dlberts throw them into boil ing water for few moments and then turn cold water over them, and the skin should rub off readily. To cup ful Of nut meats add tablespoonful of olive oil and let them stand an hour; then drain and add to them a table spoonful of fine salt. Put into shall low tin pan and place in a moderate oven and stir them frequently until
 they are delicate brown on all sides.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-25
Our Bowser born Tn Ts1S;
 To be sure he's flfty-five.
 But~he's very much alive. .AnT bfS vaxa,H& a k4orr if iH epank W

Our BOwSer born in IS4Ss
 To be sure he's ffty-five.
 But~he's very much alive.
 And his reputation 1t Is great"
 There was snort, rush. scram- ble, and six white faced boys fled up the street for their lives. Mir. Bowaer stood looking, after them with hard shut teeth, but one more adventure awaited him. A tramp who had been passing along on the opposite side of the street crossed over and said:
 Don't pay any attention to them, grandpa"
 "Grandpav' shouted MT. Bowser, as he waved his fists around.
 "Yes. grandpa. There's lot of bad boys on this street. and when they get after an old man they don't know when to stop. I'll wait here, however, and see that they don't steal your hat. Do your children use you well, grand pa?"
 Mrs. Rowser and the cat heard some one cry out in sudden surprise, follow ed by the sounds of man running for his life, but they did not go to the door to see. They didn't want to get mixed up in any tragedy. M. QUAD.