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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
ENSLEY.
Old Board of Aldermen Entertained
 By the New Corners.

Ensley, February 17.-(Special.)- The old board of aldermen were en- tertained at banquet last night at the Hotel Ensley. Plates were laid for thirty-five and many courses were served. Quite an enjoyable time was spent by all who had the pleasure of participating.
 Mayor N W. Scott went to Mont gomery this morning to meet a con- mittee in the interest of the bills be- fore the legislature for Ensley's well fare.
 Two new fire reels arrived in Ems ley yesterday, which become the prop eriy cf the city's paid fire department. These reels, with the additional hose purchased some months since, almost complete the needs of the depart ment. They were purchased at cost of fifteen or eighteen hundred dollars. When the arrangements are completed for a paid fire department the insur- ance agents will be compelled to re. duce their rates at least 50 per cent, which will be a great help to Ensley.
 Despite the inclement weather the cars have been running on their reg1l- lar schedule. Norman Morrison, train dispatcher on both the Ensley and South Ensley lines, has been hard at work supplying various comforts for the passengers. The cars are well heated and lighted, which adds ma terially to the already comfortable cars on both lines.
 Mrs. Konkler, mother of Mrs. Mar tin, is visiting her daughter at the home of MT. and Mrs. Sawyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
SELMA.
coIdest Weather of the Winter Visits
 the Central City.

Selma, February IT. = (Special.)- coldest weather of the season was ex- perienced last night at Selma. The ther- mometer which showed 68 degrees as the highest for the twenty-four hours pre- ceding 2 a. m today also showed 16 de- grees for the lowest, a difference of 52 degrees, and a record breaker. Four years ago, on practically the same day, the coldest weather ever known in Selma occurred. This was on Monday, Febru- ary 13, 1899, when the thermometer went down to degrees below zero. The Ala bama river at this point has fallen two feet but the rains of yesterday are ex- pected to check the fall and send 1t back up about a foot.
 Last night E. B. Lott was waylaid on Broad street within 8. block of the Union depot. He was struck over the head but his cries for assistance made the would- be robbers take flight without securing any booty. MT Lott, who is a well-to-do farmer of Evansville, had about three hundred dollars In a pocketbook inside Of his coat. It was a wonder that he escaped as the streets were completely deserted at the time the assault was made.
 A peculiarly happy marriage took place this afternoon, the contracting parties being Miss Susie Edwards, sister of Mrs. T. P. McCrary of this city, and John H. Jack, we'll known citizen of Greensboro. The Rev. B. F. Matrau performed the ceremony, after which MT and Mrs. Jack left for their future home at Greens boro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
GADSDEN SUFFERS
 FROM BAD WEATHER
RAIN, SNOW, SHEET AND HAIL COME DOWN WITH WIND BLOW ING AT THE RATE OF FORTY MILES AN HOUR.

Gadsden, February 17.-(speeial)-Gads den and this section has experienced the worst snow storm. last night and today, in her history; for eighteen hours the rain poured in torrents. when there was a sudden fall in the temperature and hail as large as bird eggs fell for five min utes, then sleet and then snow.
 The snow storm prevailed for five hours, the wind blowing forty miles an hour. Telephone and telegraph wires were tangled and other damage done. The transfer boat from Hobbs Island to Guntersvile on the Tennessee river was caught in the storm and whirled around several times, and after hard work was tied up in lee of the bank
 The N. c. & St. L. train that left here Monday morning for Guntersville has been unable to reach Gadsden on her return trip. Reports of damage and loss of cattle are coming in from the country districts. The Coosa river Is rising rap idly and is far out of it's banks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
BESSEMER.
Extreme Cold Weather Has Caused
 Considerable Inconvenience.

Bessemer, February 17.-(Special.) The extreme cold weather has caused considerable inconvenience here to- day. The freezing of water, sand, etc., and the disinclination of the negroes to work caused the suspension of work at most of the large industries. If the weather continues to moderate all will start up again in the morning Much trouble has been caused by the freez- ing of water pipes and telephone lines have been badly atfected.
 Another plate glass window was broken last night by one of the petty thieves who have wrought such de- struction in this line recently This is the fourth handsome window to be broken in the course of few weeks, the thief managing in each case to secure a few articles from the window and make good his escape without de- lection. A few hats were secured last night, window in Sam Seigles estab- lishment being smashed.
 Mrs. Jane Killingsworth, aged 60 years, died yesterday, and the remains were shipped today to Calera for in- terment. She leaves a husband and son.
 Quite a number of Bessemerites will attend the Mardi Gras in New Or leans.
 Great interest was expressed in the entertainment given last night for the benefit of Company H, Bessemer Rifles, and there was general disap- pointment that the severe weather in- terfered with a larger attendance. Those who were present at the supper and dance following spent a most en. joyable evening.
 Mass will be delivered by Father Kelly at St. Aloysius' church Friday morning in commemoration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the cleo tion of Pope Leo AIII.
 Miss Dillon Welch of Birmingham is the guest of Miss Grace Judson.
 MT Lee Moody leaves Wednesday night for New Orleans to be absent several days.
 Miss Floy Chandler of Birmingham and Miss Mamie Matthews of Monte vallo returned home today, after a pleasant visit to Miss Lena Mingea
 Walter Rainer of Union Springs is in the city visiting his friends, Dr. A S. Fitzpatrick and Syd Cowan, and may decide to remain here perma- nently.
 Mrs. Syd Cowan and little daughter returned today from a pleasant visit to friends in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
CITIES MAY ESCAPE
 TEXT BOOK BILL Amendment Prepared to Ex- cIude Towns of 5000 DR. PHILLIPS AT CAPITAL He Is In Favor of Amendment to Ex. cIude Cities, But Says lt Is Not
 Ills Purpose to Fight
 the Measure.

Montgomery, February 17-(Special.)- The uniform text book bill is one of the especially disturbing factors in the lower senate passed the bill last week by unanimous vote of "A to 0.
 As the bill comes from the senate it provides for state uniformity, including all towns and cities It is this provision that is causing the disturbance. Many of the city schools do not desire their pre- scribed books interfered with and they are sending a strong lobby to have the provision stricken out The senate Dill reached the house yesterday and was re- ferred to the educational committee. This committee will probably have meeting tomorrow night to consider the measure. At least the friends of the bill on the committee will request the chairman to call a meeting for this purpose and by the way, it may be stated that It Is understood that thirteen of the nineteen members of the committee are favorable to the senate bill.
 It is barely possible, however, that an amendment to exclude from the provisions of the bill towns and cities of more than 5000 people may be adopted. This pro- vision was in the Johnston bill, as orig inally introduced into the senate, and strange as it may seem, an enemy to the measure got in the provision to make the measure apply to cities, towns and country districts alike. In some quarters this amendment has been considered as an attempt to 'load'' the measure or to weaken it, and the records will show that the member who introduced 1t did not vote for the measure on final passage af- ter the adoption of his amendment.
 Dr. ]. H. Phillips, superintendent of the Birmingham city schools, and R. E. Hardaway, superintendent of the Selma schools, came to Montgomery tonight to inaugurate a movement to have the towns and cities of more than 5000 people taken from the bill
 Dr. Phillips arrived at midnight on delayed train. He said to a representative of the Age-Herald that he had not come here to fight the bill, but merely to att tempt to have towns and cities excluded as stated. In this he will probably be successful, as there seems to be no dis position to especially include them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
HOW TO BE
Cured of Piles Without Pain.

First: Change from sendentary occupa- ton to wisely chosen. more active work.
 Second. From indoor to outdoor life
 Third: From wrong to right clothing.
 Fourth: From unhealthy. rich living, to 6 mild hygienic diet
 Fifth. sixth and last, use Pyramid Pile Cure regularly and according to direc- tions, for 1t is the right cure for the trou- lie, ard will cure you as 1t has hundreds of others.
 Don't wait until you are a helpless in- valid, for a seemingly simple case Of hemorrhoids, or piles, may, if neglected rapidly lead to worse. The unnatural formations become humorous and perma :. nent, and the inflammation grows until abscesses form; the disease burrows into the tissues. forming tubular growths which discharge pus; cancerous condi- tions, and general gangrenous degenera- tion appear.
 What is needed at he start, or at any stage, is something to soothe this inliam- nation, reduce the swelling and disten- sion, and at the same time restore the diseased parts to normal condition. These three things aie accomplished perfectly by the Pyramid Pile Cure 1t checks ali progress of the disease, and rapidly re- turns the affected parts to health, besides relieving at once the pain and fearful ir- ritation.
 "I began using Pyramid Pile Cure, and in order to make sure of q cure bought five packages; for the past SIX weeks [ have not been troubled in the least and had been bothered for thirty-five years and had spent more than fifty dollars for different remedies; this is the first per- manent help I have had, and no one could feel more grateful than I do." L. NJ Williams. Conneaut, Ohio.
 Pyramid Pile Cure is sold by druggists generally for fifty cents a package. and we urge all sufferers to write Pyramid Drug Co.,, Marshall, Mich, for their valu- able little book describing the cause and cure of piles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

handed the king the speech which his majesty read from the steps of the throne as follows;
 Speech From the Throne.
 My Lords and Gentlemen My relations with all the foreign powers continue friendly.
 The bloekading of the Venezuelan ports has led to negotiating and adjustment of all the matters in dispute 1 rejoice that a settlement has now been arrived nt which has justified the bloekading pow CTS in bringing all hostile naval opera tions to an immediate close.
 Negotiations have taken place for an adjustment of the questions which have arisen in regard to the boundary of my possessions in North America and that of the territory of Alaska. A treaty provid- ing for the reference of these questions to an arbitral tribunal has been signed and ratihed.'
 The speech next referred to the Balkan question, saying:
 "The condition of the European prov inces of Turkey gives cause for serious anxiety. l have used my best efforts to impress on the Sultan and his ministers the urgent need of practical, well-consid- cred methods of reform"
 After noting that Austria and Russia
 
 the signatories of the Berlin treaty should recommend to the Sultan, the speech adds: T trust that the proposals will prove sufficient for the purpose and that l shall find it possible to give my hearty support"
 South Africa.
 The King next mentioned South Africa, on which subject he said "The progress of events In South Africa has been satis- factory The visit of the colonial secre- tary has already been productive of the happiest results, and the opportunity it has provided for personal conferences with Lord Milner and the ministers of the self-governing colonies and the repre- sentatives of all interests and opinions has greatly conduced to a smooth ad- justment of many difficult questions and to the removal of many occasions of mis- understanding.
 The King expressed bis qualification over conditions of agriculture and com merce throughout the Indian empire The King and Queen returned to Buck ingham palace at o'clock. The crowds everywhere greeted them with enthusi- asm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
To Prove what SWAMP.ROOT, the Great Kidney and Bladder Remedy, will do for YOU, all our Readers May Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail

sediment in the urine. catarrh of tho ladder, uric acid, constant headache dizziness, sleeplessness, nervousness, IT, regular heart beating, rheumatism, bloat- ing, irritabllty. worn-out feeling, locx of ambition, loss of fesn sallow com peXion.
 If your water, when allowed to remain undlsturbed in a glass or bottle for twen- ty-four hours forms a sediment or set tirg or has a cloudy appearance, 1t is evidence that your kidneys and bladder need immediate attention.
 In taking Swamp-Root you afford nat ufal help to nature, for Swamp-Root Is the most perfect healer and gentle aid 70 the kidneys that is known 10 medical science.
 Swamp-Root Is the great discovery of Dr. Kimer, the eminent kidney and blad- der specialist. Hospitals use 1t with won- derful success in both slight and severe cases. Doctors recommend it 10 their pa- tients and use it in their own families be- cause they recognize in Swamp-Root the greatest and most successful remedy. If you have the slightest symptoms Of kidney or bladder trouble, or If there is a trace of 1t in your family history, send al once to Dr. T<ilmer & Co.,. Blnghamton. N Y who will gladly send you free by mail immediately, without cost to you, a sample bottle of Swamp-Root and book of wonderful Swamp-Root testimonials Be sure to say that you read this gener- ous offer in the Birmingham Daily Age-Herald.
 If you are already convinced that Swamp Root Is what you need. you can purchase the regular ffty-cent and one- dollar size bottles at drug stores every where. Don't make any mistake. but re" member the name, Swamp -Root-Dr. Kil- mer's Swamp-Root - and the address, Blnghamton, N. r., on every bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
Collier Lebanon to Go In search.

Washington, February 1.-The collier Lebanon is preparing to leave Norfolk to go in search of the collier Alexander, which was disabled a few hundred miles north of Porto Rico by the breaking of her propeller shaft on the night of the 10th inst, and has since been helplessly drifting. There are forty men on the vessel including the master. Cove They are abundantly supplied with provisions and water so that there is no occasion for alarm as to their safety, except in the possible event of storm of unusual severity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
MARDI GRAs EXCURSION.
Very Low Rates to Mobile and Return
 Via Southern Railway.

Account Mardi Gras. Southern railway will sell tickets to Mobile and return at rate one fare. selling February 1T to g; final limit February 2s, 1903. On payment fee of 50 cents tickets can be extended until March IA. 1903
 For sleeping car reservations and infor- nation. apply Morris building. Telephone GIT. J. c. LUSK,
 2-12-12t General Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
TRAMP FROZEN TO DEATH.
Poor Vagabond Sought Refuge From
 Weather in Fodder Stack.

Decatur, February 17-(Special)-A telephone message from Moulton. Law renee county, this afternoon. says that an unknown tramp was found frozen to death near there in a fodder stack at an early hour this morning. He was of medium size and weighed about 16O or TO pounds
 The country store of J. E. Lockhart near Kilmo, was robbed last night The safe, containing about $500 in money and some valuable papers, was robbed of it's entire contents. There is no clue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
Statehood Resolution Postponed.

Guthrie, o. T., February 17.-On a strict party vote, the democrats being in the majority, the Oklahoma legis- lature today decided to postpone in. definitely action on a resolution asking congress for the earliest possible state hood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
To Encourage Thoroughbred Stock.

Washington, February 1.-The sen- ate committee on finance today agreed to report favorably a bill for the free importation of thoroughbred live stock for breeding purposes. The bill ex. tends the privilege to such live stock imported for sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
OPENS
 WITH ROYAL POMP
King Edward Delivers Speech from the Throne and Among m portant Questions Discusses Venezuelan Blockade and
 Adjustment of Differences Reform in Turkey
oNpoN. February liking

| ONDoN, February Hiking Ed ward, accompanied by Queen Alex
 andra, and surrounded by the court and all the officers of state, opened par liament this afternoon.
 Early in the morning the vaults of the houses were searched as usual for i'm aginary conspirators, by the yeomen of the guard, carrying ancient lanterns and useless halberds. The movements of the troops taking up positions along the route of the procession followed. so that the crowds which had been attracted by the fine weather and desire to see the royal pageant, did not lack entertainment dur ing the long wait.
 The royal procession, consisting of six state carriages, escorted by life guards left Buckingham palace at 1:30 Their maJesties were seated in the last car rlage, which was drawn by eight Han overian horses which have figured in all the recent royal ceremonies.
 The King and Queen reached the Vic torla tower through the Mall, the Horse Guards and White Hall
 All the great officers of state. In varied uniforms were assembled at the royal en- trance of the house of peers to receive the king.
 Impressive Gathering.
 The procession, which was identical with that of the previous similar ceremonies. formed and headed by the pursulvants ana heralds marched to the robing room. their majesties being immediately pre- ceded by the sword of state carried by the Marquis of Londonderry.
 After robing the procession reformed and, with a blast of trumpets. advanced to the peers chamber the Duke of De- vonshire lord president of the council preceding their majesties with the impe- rial crown. which he carried on A cusb- lon The king then seated himself on the throne, with the lords bearing the cap of maintenance and the sword of state standing on his right and left. The queen sat on the kings left and the Prince of Wales on his right
 The members of the house of commons were then summoned and on their ar rival the lord high chancellor, .kneeIing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
A Business PropositIon.

From the Baltimore News.
 'I see an editor out in Missouri has written big book on Hell and Who will Be There.'"
 Yes; it's ths only way he had of coercing subscribers into settling up ar- rearages."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

REWARD = Southeastern Oil Go. will pay SlO reward for return of one black and one sorrel mule, that strayed from their plant at E ast Bir- mingham, February l3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

Strayed-One sorrel horse. blaze face-had on saddle and weather blanket. Reward if returned to Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Co.,, 2lO4 First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

pr. Forrester-The address of the Rev. D. J. Forester, D. D., of Wash ington, Ga, at Howard college Friday morning at Il o'clock will be the sec ond of a series of talks to the fac ulty, student body and friends of the institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

Board of Aldermen-The board of aldermen will meet tonight at 7:30 o'clock in regular session. Several matters of interest will come before the board for consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

Petitions in Banruptcy-Petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by James Bryan, George w. McNair, Charley H. Thomas and w. s. Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald Epr graving Department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
CITY ITEMS.

Board of control--A meeting of the board of control of the Board of Trade will be held this afternoon at o'clock in the Tomlinson building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

Romantic Marriage-William H. Wigton and Mrs. s. B. Cummings of Huntsville were married yesterday by the Rev. Dr. L. s. Handley. The couple were in a party en route to New Or leans, and decided to stop here and get married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

the backache, sideache, nervousness and other ills which are the result of woman ly diseases
 uI suffered from female weakness for five montbs," writes Mss Belle Hedrick, of Nye Putnam Co.,, W. Va. cI was treated by good physician but he never seemed to do me any good. wrote to Dr. R. v Pierce for advice which received, telling me to take his Favor ite Prescription and Golden Medical Discov- cry When had used the medicines a month my health was much improved. It has contiu- ued to improve until now can work at nimost all kinds of houscwork. I had scarcely any appetite, but it Is all right now. RHave gained several pounds In weight pr. Pierce's medi- cines have done wonderfully well here would advise nil who suffer from chronic dis eases to write to Dr. Pierce'
 vFavorite Prescription" makes weak women strong, sick women well. Ac- cept no substitute for the medicine which works wonders for weak women.
 Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser is sent /,se on receipt of stamps to pay expense of mailing only. Send 2I one-cent stamps for the paper-covered book, or 3I stamps for the cloth-bound volume Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buff falo, N Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

Cases Postponed-The cases against Lloyd Gilbert and James Prints, who are charged with assault and battery, were postponed by Judge Feagin yes terday morning until this morning. It is said that an old man was knocked down a flight of steps on Second ave- nue between Twenty first and Twenty second streets, and severely injured Monday night about midnight, and these two men were arrested in con nection with the trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

St. Patrick's Day-The Rev. Father Doyle of Anniston has accepted an invitation to deliver the oration under the auspices of the Hibernians of Jefferson county at St. Paul's hall on St. Patrick's Day His theme will be "The Day We Celebrate"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

Marr age Lleenses-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Peter Uhrin and Mary Birles, Rich ard Mason Wells and Sadie Williams Coffee, William K. Wigton and Mrs. Sallie B. Cummings, John s. Craw- ford and Dora Loggins, John F. Bar ker and Cecil Glenn, Lee L. Bain and Cora McClory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

i handed the king the speech which his majesty read from the steps of the throne as follows.