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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
ROADS ID SPEND
 COOL $85,000,00O
St. Louis to Have That Much
 Put in Terminals
BELT LINE AROUND CITY
New Loops Will Allow the Handling of 60 Passenger Trains an Hour. Freight Facilities Will be ln-
 creased 40 Per Cent.

St. Louis January 1.-The Republic tomorrow will say:
 The railways in St. Louis have set aside about SS5.O00OOO to be expended for improvements in this city. Many of the extensions are already under way and the great bulk of the enormous sum will he paid out before the opening of the worlds fair
 "The fact that seven states in the south west, all of them strictly in St. Louis business territory, built 2500 of the $500 miles constructed in the entire United States last year, and the additional fact that construction in this section this year will be still larger explains the true reason for the vast terminal exten- sions," says q prominent railroad official.
 Among the notable extensions building are the subway and the improvement of the union station; the proposed construc- ton of a mail depot at the station and the widening of the rights of way along the levee. For the latter condemnation suits have been instituted involving about ten city blocks.
 The Terminal association will also com plete and extend a belt line around the entire city, and is adding to it's yard facilities in every quarter of St. Louis.
 The improvements at Union Station alone means that six trains may be run in where only one is handled now, and with the new loops it is possible to handle sixty passenger trains an hour. Facilities for the handling of freight are being in- creased in the same ratio of four to one.
 The new terminal depot company pro- poses to expend fully $15, 900, 900 in building a third bridge at Mullanphy street, es- tablishing terminals along the river front, and also in building an elevated road to Forest Park if the municipal assembly grants a franchise.
 It is said that the third bridge and the terminal facilities may be constructed in- dependent of the proposed elevated road. Suits to condemn twenty city blocks have been filed in the Circuit court the prop erty being located principally along Main street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
BANKERS DAUGHTER BURNED.
Mrs. FIorine Henry Dies in Fire Which Destroys Family Residence.

New York, January 11,-Mrs. Florne Henry, daughter of the late Banker Leon ard Lewis, was burned to death today in a fire that almost entirely destroyed the residence of the family at 54 East Fifty sixth street.
 Alberta Erickson. a domestic, jumped from the fourth-story window and receiv- ed injuries from which she died. The fire originated from an unknown cause and gained considerable headway before it was discovered, for when the first alarm was sent out the house was in flames from cellar to roof. Mrs. Henry's two infant children were saved by their nurse, who ran with them to the street immediately after the discovery of the fire. MT Henry, who was slightly burned, was rescued by a policeman. who enter ed the house before the arrival of the firemen, It was supposed that his wife had already made her escape.
 After the fire had been extingushed Mrs. Henry's charred body was found in her bed room on the second floor. Appar- ently she had succumbed to the smoke while attempting to reach a window.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
HATE TO LOSE GOV. TAFT.
Philippines Are Anxious for Him to Re-
 main In Islands.

Manila, January 1.-The general regret of the Filipino people at the possible los- ing of Governor Taft, today resulted in a popular demonstration for the purpose of urging the governor to remain in the islands The streets have been placarded with signs in English, Tagalo and Span ish saving: "We want Governor Taft"
 A crowd of 5000 men marched to the Malacan palace, the governors residence, today. Upon reaching the palace speeches were made by representatives of the federal liberal and nationalist parties in which the governor was urged to remain. The speakers said MT. Tafts presence was necessary to preserve order, for the prevention of political disruption and to insure the maintenance of the present policy.
 The speakers paid personal tributes to the governor, the crowd cheering it's ap- proval. In replying to the addresses Gov ernor Taft said it would not be decided at present whether he will leave the is land soon or remain until next August. He assured the people that if he did, the present policy of the American govern ment would suffer no change; it not be- ing a question of individual but of na- tional policy.
 Thousands of natives broke into a cheer for the governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
Manchester Cloth Market.

Manchester, January 1.-The violent fluctuation in the price of cotton during the past week made it difficult in the price of cotton during the past week made it difficult to transact business on the cloth market Increased strength was manifested, however. The demand last week from Indian and China were fairly satisfactory and some orders were booked for prompt delivery. There was some heavy buying from Japan. Egypt and the Levant furnished fair business last week.
 Yarns were hampered by cotton and the feeling of insecurity prevented many users fro operating largely. The turnover was of miscellaneous character and below the average
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
PRATTVILLE.
Duke Wilson is Allowed Bail at Ha-
 beas Corpus Hearing.

Prattville, January 1.-(Speeial.)- )-Duke Wilson, who was indicted by the grand jury at the fall term of the Circuit court for killing John A. Webb last June, had d habeas corpus hearing before Judge Livingston yesterday and was granted bail in the sum of $500, from which judg- ment States Solicitor Brewer takes an ap- peal to the Supreme court.
 Scott Bishop and Griffin, the two ne- groes charged with the killing of Hicks at Marbury last December, had pre- liminary trial before Justice Doster today and both were discharged, there being no evidence to warrant holding them for the grand jury. There was evidence in the trial that Scott Bishop was taken from Constable Paris by a mob at Mar tury but the negro succeeded in escaping with two or three gunshot wounds and went to relatives in Bullock county and surrendered himself to the sheriff. He was detained in jail there and brought here this week for trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
FINANCIERs MUST APPEAR.
Railroad Commissioners of kentuck,
 Leave for New York.

Louisville Ky, January 1.-The rail- road commissioners of Kentucky will leave Louisville tomorrow night for New York to investigate the alleged violation of Kentucky laws by the combination of railroad systems in this state Messrs J. P. Morgan, August Belmont, John w. Gates and other prominent finaneiers and railroad men have been summoned to appear before the commissioners to give testimony.
 The investigation will be into the terms and conditions by which rail roads in Kentucky have been combined or acquired, and under this heading evidence will be taken concerning the Louisville and Nashville. Atlantic Coast Line deal,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
BIG WHISKY CROP EXPECTED.
Majority of DstilIerles in Kentucky
 in Operation.

Louisville, January 1.-The majority of the distilleries in Kentucky are being ope- rated and it is probable that the 1903 crop will be the largest for many years.
 It is conceded by the distillers that the crop will be exhausted by July 1 unless the price becomes so great that com pounders will use younger whisky, In which event there will be famines in young as well as matured whisky. This is due to the limit placed on production in recent years, the extension of the out age and the demand for whisky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
French ctpisher at Santiago.

Santiago de Cuba, January 11.-The French cruiser Tage with Admiral Riveta, commander of the Atlantic division, on board arrived today from Fort de France, Martinique. She will remain at Santia- go and then go to Havana. Officers of the Tage exchanged calls with officers for eign consuls this afternoon. The French cruiser carries a complement of twenty eight officers and 800 men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
Much of Territory Graded.

Guthrie, o. T., January n.-Seventy per cent of the Frisco extension from Enid, Okla, to Tulsa, I. T., has been graded and is ready for the rails. From Tulsa the road will be extended to Fort Smith, Ark. making a line more than 250 miles in length The Santa Fe Rail- way company is running a survey south through Oklahoma from point near Dodge City, Kas., the party at present being in Beaver county, Okla. The route proposed is from Dodge City to Trinidad, Col.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
spranq From Window.

New York, January 11.-Crazed by the pain attending his illness of typhoid fever Thomas A ODonough, treasurer of the O ODonough Coffee company, sprang from the window of his room on the seventh floor of the Ormonde apartment house. landing on the sidewalk. He died ten minutes later. The sick man was at tended by a trained nurse whom he had sent from the room by ruse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
RawIlns Is compIImented.

Salt Lake, Utah. January 11.-United States Senator Rawlins was nominated for reelection by the democratic caucus late last night. The action, however. was a mere formality, the republicans having an overwhelming majority in both branches of the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
Bull Fiqht in Juarez.

Fl Paso, Tex, January 1l-Five thou sand spectators today witnessed a bull fight at Juarez which resulted in the fatal, injury of Francisco Matillero, who is famous on the continent as a bande- rillo. Four ffths of the audience were Americans, and when the ferocious Sama- layuca bull pinned Matillero to the ground many women were overcome and tainted. Matillero was carried from the ring with both legs broken and in a dy- ing condition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
Minister Does Not Have to Fight.

Rome, January 1.-The seconds of for eign Minister Prinetti and Count Belle garde, the ex-cavalry officer who has challenged Signor Prinetti to fight a duel and whose challenge has been ac- cepted, have decided that the foreign minister is not obliged to fight the count, a subordinate. The count declares he will find a way to compel Signor Prin- etti to fight him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
CITY ITEMS.

Cow Was Stolen.-A COW which was carried to the slaughter house of J. w. Fitzpatrick on Village creek to be killed, has been identified as one stolen from a MT. Johnson, who lives on Avenue F near Thirty-second street. The police are looking for the man who stole the COW.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
Four Persons Hurt in Collision.

Pittsburg, January I.-Four persons were hurt in street railway collision to- night and one, John Kaltey, police man, was killed. A Liberty avenue car was standing in front of Superintendent Maxwells office in Homewood, when a Frankstown avenue car ran away on grade and crashed into it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
Outbreak of Ladrones.

Manila, Januar 11.-There has been an outbreak of Ladronism in the Island of Labray, Southern Luzon. A large force is now pursuing the bandits and constab- ulary have been dispatched to the pro- vince. The provincial officials report they expect to disperse the bandits within ten days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12

Florence Hotel Arrivals-R. D. Wall, Memphis; J. T. Wiley, Atlanta; R. E.. Simpson, Jacksonville, Fla; F. A. Rob- ertsen and wife, Roanoke, Va; J. R. Cooper, J. L. Leek, Gadsden; P. H. Snow, Boaz; II. L. Jordan, Atlanta; D. Mar shall, New York; c. F. Mitchell, Hamil- ton; J. w. ONeal, Louisville; w. E. Elm melt. Huntsville; M. L. Foster Atlanta; c. B. Carter, Memphis; A. l.. Morgan, Oxford; T. R. Taylor, Jasper; S. H. Dun- ston. Jasper; T. P Calhoun, Nashville; T. S. Dark, Blocton; L. Bars, Ensley; Fred Crosby, Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
Two Deaths from Plague.

Laredo, Tex, January LA special from Hermosillo Mex, says: Two deaths have occurred here, said to be from bu- bonic plague. The people are greatly alarmed and all possible efforts are being made to put the city in perfect sanitary condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
Dr.. Manning Accepts Call.

Nashville, January 1.-The Rev. W. T. Manning. rector of Christ Church, this city, today announced his acceptance of a call to St. Agnes church, New York city. St. Agnes is the largest congrega- tion connected with the old Trinity par ish Dr. Manning goes to his new charge March 1h next
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
William J. Strange.

William J. Strange, aged 51 years, died Saturday night at his residence near Kingston. The funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon and the interment was at Evergreen, Ala. The deceased was a brother of John D. Strange, the attorney
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
,.,. wInsIow,s soothino syrup.

..a hest remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold ,y druggists in every part of the world. Pa sure and ask for Mrs. Winslows s Soothing syrup" and take no other kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS hv MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their pERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHs the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC, and is twenty-fve cents bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
Speaker Henderson at White House.

Washington. Januaty 11.-speaker Hen. derson and Senator Aldrich were at the White House in conference with the President until a late hour tonight. They came at the invitation of Mir. Roosevelt, who desired to talk over with them pros- pective legislation in both branches of congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
Earthauake in Mexico.

Laredo Tex, January n.-A special from Oaxaca, Mex, says: It has been learned here that severe earthquake shock was felt at Jamillaptec Consid- erable damage was done to property, but there was no loss of life. Subterranean rumblings have been heard there for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
pr. Henry Clay Settle Dead.

Louisville, January 1.-The Rev. Henry Clay Settle died this morning from the effects of paralysis. He was 6l years of age and was one of the best known Meth odist ministers in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
Buying Mexican Cattle.

Laredo, Tex, January 11.-A Vera Cruz, Mex, special says: Several prom inent cattle raisers of Cuba are here for the purpose of buying Mexican cattle for breeding purposes. They prefer cattle from the coast country, as they are more easily acclimated in Cuba than those from the interior.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
Idaho Democrats Selects Hawley.

Doies, Idaho, January n.-At a joint caucus of the democratic members of the legislature last night James H. flaw ley was selected as their candidate for senator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
Mrs. Lula c. LoVeless.

Mrs. Lula c. Loveless, aged 42 years died yesterday at her residence near East Birmingham. The funeral services will be conducted from the residence this morning and the interment will be in Enon Ridge cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
Evans Fleet Shooting at Target.

Manila, January 1.-The fleet under Admiral Evans has been at target prac- tice in Manila Bay. The battleship Ken lucky fired her 13-inch guns yesterday. The average of hits Is believed to have been high
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
for all your Small Remittancss. by mail or
 otherwise.
Sold on all points in the United States, Canada, and on Havana, Cuba.
 CHEAP AND CONVENIENT.
 NO APPLICATION REQUIRED.

A receipt is given and money will be re- funded if order is lost.
 Sold at all agencies of the Southern Ex- press Company at all reasonable hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12

Jesse Winston is very i'll at the home of his sister, Mrs. Rigley, on Eigth street at East Lake, MT. Winston sustained a severe fall on Christmas day and an operation was performed several days ago. He is considered to be very low by the attending physician
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12

The ingredients of Hoods Sarsaparilla are in effect strength. vigor and tone what you want.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
PERSONAL.

Joel c. DuBose left yesterday for Mont gomery He was elected a representative to the legislature from Jefferson county in the last election. The other represen- tatives will probably go to Montgomery today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
l.. a N.-NortIi.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
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BIRMINGHAM MINERAl-M,-+,

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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-29
DETROIT LAVE STOCK MARKET.

Michigan Central Live Stock Yards.
Detroit, Oct. 27.-The demand for liv,
attic is fairly active this week
receipts have been liberal OF late. The
following prices are being paid at
the Detroit Live Stock Market: Prime
steers and heifers, 4 25: Ca S4.75 handy
butchers cattle, 3.50(0S4 20: common
s2.5O(G3 20; Gamers cows. ST. .5O(G 2 80:
stockers and feeders, active and steady
y 5O(d3 90. Mich cows quiet at $50
a so; calves active at 81 50(G$7 90.
Sheep and lambs, dull and stead, /:
prime lambs, $500 (0 s5l5; mixed,
% 50(a4 5: culls, 81 500 81 so.
Hogs, light receipts mixed qualit,
rade 5 duh at the following prices
rhine mediums So 60(d5 IS; Workers..
S5.4A(d5 So, pigs, s. 3O(d5 40; roughs
81 0a(G1 20; stays of: cripples, 81 per
cwt Off.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-29
eEARa THAT ARE GRATEFUL.
Russian Animals Help Their Com.
rades In Misfortune.

rades In Misfortune.
A gentleman was once making In
ouiries In Russia about the methods Of
catching bears in that country. He
was told that to entrap them a pit
was dug several feet deep, and after
covering IL over with turf, leaves, ETC.,
some food was placed on top. The
bear, II tempted by the bait. easily fell
into the snare. But" he added,
II four or five happen to get In there
How is that?" asked the gentleman
"They form n sort OF ladder by step
ping on each others shoulders, and
SO make their escape" But how does
the bottom one get out?" All, those
bears, though not possessed with a
mind and soul, such as God has given
US, yet can feel gratitude, and they
won't forget one who has been the
chief means of procuring their liberty
Scampering off they fetch the branch
of tree, which they let down to their
poor brother, enabling him speedily
to join them in the freedom which
they enjoy" Sensible bears, we
should say, are great deal better
than some people that we hear about,
who never helped anybody but them
selves.-New Orleans Times-Demo-
crat
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-29
THE CITY OF cRocoDiLES.
Said to Have Been Built by Pharaoh
in the Province of Fayum


In the Province of Fayum.
The crocodile, one of the most sa-
cred animals of the east, has given
its name TO several ancient sites. OF
the various Cities of Crocodiles," the
names of which have been handed
down to us by Herodotus, Pliny and
Strabo, perhaps the most striking was
the "Crocodilopolis" of the an.
cient Egyptian province of Fayum.
which according to tradition, was
built by that Pharaoh who made the
lives Of the children of Israel bitter
with hard service"
This province lies within an almost
complete circle OF kills-a little oasis
in the midst of the desert, where roses
and grapes mingle with figs and olives
and palm trees grow almost into for.
ests.
It's capital is Medinet, and little to
the north Of the city are number Of
irregularly shaped mounds. Beneath
these are the ruins of the Pharaoh
built "Crocodilopolis," the City of
Crocodiles," later called Arsinoe, and
the shrine of the sacred crocodile of
the neighboring Lake Moeris, which
was then $50 miles in circumference.
This lake held the sacred crocodiles,
and as each died in turn it was buried
In one of the 1,500 underground sepul-
chres Of the world famed Labyrinth"
at hand. side by side with the embalm-
ed bodies of successive pharaohs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-29
An UnanswerabIe conundrum.

The thoughtful querist was thought
full, and so they knew there was
trouble ahead.
"Why is IT, he asked at length,
that woman who has trotted her
daughter all over Europe In an effort
to marry her to what she considers an
eligible mana woman who has de-
voted her whole time and her whole
mind to throwing out nets-will weep
bitter tears at the altar when her Of.
forts are crowned with success and
she has disposed of her daughter in &C.
cordance with the plans she has made
and has struggled so hard to carry
out?"
But no one felt competent to answer
the question.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-29
Loathsome Poisons.

The polsons of some of the common
and also of some of the most loath-
some diseases are frequently con-
tanned in the mouth. In such cases
anything that is moistened by the
saliva of the infected persons may, If
it touches the lips of another, convey
disease. The more direct the contact
the greater the danger. 1t is believed
that much can be done to prevent
contagion by teaching habits Of clean.
illness
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-29
Ellqht of Birds.

The fact that day birds become noe
turnal at migration time, uttering
notes used on no other occasion in the
year; that they fly at speed beyond
their ordinary powers, and at nights
beyond their ordinary haunts, leads
DR.. Gatke to believe that they pos
sess In their powers OF flight and soar.
ing some principle not employed on
any other occasion, and hitherto not
taken into account by naturalists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-29

without leaving scsr is DeWiit's.
The me w tch Hazel is applied to
many salves, hut DeWi't's Witch
Hazel Sslve is the only Witch II ,z.il
Salve made that contains b. pure IN.
adulterat' q witch hazel any other
Witch Haze Salve L. offered lon IL is
counterfeit f. G Dewitt inv, nted
Witch Hazel Salve and Dewitt s
Witch Hrz Stlve H. the best salve n
the world for cuts burns bruises, tet-
ter, OF bind, bleeding, itching and
protuding pi es. Sold by w. l. Bene-
dict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-29

Belding, Mich, Oct. 20, 1903.
Louisa Anderson, Mrs Lettie And
erson, Florence Bishop, Ola Button,
Eliza M. Beal, Mr. VIM. NJ. Calkins,
l.. II. Hazen, Mr.. Chauncey Hansen,
Mr.. Willett Hamond, VIM. Johnson,
Mrs. Clara Randall
ID. e. WILSON, Postmaster.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-29
USED CAT AS A PLUMBER.
How Puss Was Led to Detect Leak
in Water Pipe.

Making her cat act as her plumber
was the ingenious feat that woman
Of Manayunk, Pa, accomplished the
other day. This woman had noticed
that one of the pipes connected with
the washstand in her bathroom leak
ed, and she wished to locate the leak
precisely without tearing out any
more of the wall than was needful.
Accordingly she shut her cat up
in tho parlor-the parlor is directly
below the bathroom--and into the ba-
sin % the defective washstand she
poured a vial of the oil valerian.
Cats are excessively fond of the odor
of valerian a cat would rather inhale
this odor than eat fish The Mana
yunk woman's cat, after ii had been in
the parlor a few minutes, began to
purr. Purring, il crossed the room;
it settled itself on the floor with its
face to one spot on the wall, and
here it's mistress found it when she
came down stairs, its nose glued to
the spot, shifting and purring ecstatic-
ally.
The wall was opened at this point,
and here, sure enough. the leak was
found. Here the valerian hal trickled
through importing it's intoxicating
odor t, tie cat.