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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
JELKS PLAYS ROLE
 OF SANTA CLAUS Governor Issues PardonS to the Deserving ConvictS THE BATCH MAY BE LARGE AIabama's Executive is Following Ex- ample Set By His Predecessor in Matter of Distributing Christ
 mas Gifts.
THE BATCH MAY BE LARGE

Montgomery, December 29.-(Speclal.)- Governor Jelks has been busily engaged for two days examining a large batch of applications for pardons, and as a result several prisoners will be permitted to en- joy Christmas as free citizens.
 It has long been a custom with Ala bama governors to present worthy con- victs with Christmas gifts in the shape of pardons, and Governor Jelks is follow ing the custom. Today he Issued five par dons and paroles. and it is probable that before leaving for his home in Eufaula tomorrow to enjoy a Christmas dinner with his family, that he will issue much larger batch of pardons.
 The men pardoned by the governor to- day were:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
Presents for Poor Children.

Gadsden, December 23.-(Special )-Miss Hattie Morgan will make forty poor chill dren happy Christmas by giving them useful Christmas presents The most de- serving ones were selected and each will be given nice present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
DEAD MANS BODY IS NOT YET IDENTIFIED Many People View the Remains
 in BeSsemer THE CORONER IS AT A LOSS Corpse Will Be Embalned And Held For Further lnvestigation-capt.
 Hobson Will Be Shown
 Much Attention.
THE CORONER IS AT A LOSS

Bessemer, December 2S.-(Special)- with an ugly gash in his head, caused by load from a shot gun. yesterday evening near Glenn Springs, still remains a secret.
 Coroner Parrish went out this afternoon to the spot where the dead man was found. He examined a number of citi- zens but none was found who knew the dead man. He ordered the body embalm- ed and held over for further investiga tion.
 The body has been at the undertaking establishment of Sweet Kennedy com pany all day. Over a thousand people have viewed the remains, but not a sin gle person could be found who had ever seen the man before. He is apparently about thirty-fve years of age, six feet nine inches tall and weighs 40 or 150 pounds. He has light hair and com plexion. His whskers are not very long. and are of a reddish color. He is evidently of German descent. He wore overalls that show wear. His shoes were No. ', and were badly cut. His hat was felt and bore the trade mark of Bessie, Carpenter & Go. of Springfield, o. The only thing found on his person was a note which contained one two cent stamp and the addresses of two women in Chicago. written in Italian.
 The spot where the body was found was in the woods a short distance from Glenn Springs. The leaves where the dead man fell showed that no struggle had taken place. He evidently died as soon as he fell. The load of shot en- tered his head above the temple, making large hole. There was no signs that the man had been robbed, as no tracks could be discovered in the leaves near the place where the body was lying. One shell and two wads were found in close prox- unity
 Preparing For Hooson Lecture.
 The Chambers McAdory camp of Con- federate Veterans is making extensive preparations for the lecture of Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson, which, will be delivered under the auspices of the Confederate Veterans at this plaU> on the night of January Il. Css~ain Hob son will be the recipent of many social honors during his stay in the city.
 Pythians Will Meet.
 The endowment rank of the Knights of Pyhtias will meet at the Masonic Temple tomorrow night at o'clock for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year.
 H. J. Ramsey Buried.
 H. J. Ramsey, a well-known jeweler of this place, who died in a hospital at Birmingham yesterday evening, was buried with Knights of Pythias honors this afternoon at Cedar Hill cemetery. He leaves a wife and three children
 Miss Eva Crook left today for Vicks- burg, Miss, where she will visit her brother.
 James H. Hard. Jr., of Granville, Ga, is spending the holidays with relatives.
 Mrs. Arthur c. Mitchell left today for Louisville, to visit her mother Mrs. J. O. Hall.
 Phil. Painter and Col Frank Porter spent this afternoon in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
FIGHT OVEE. GIRL.
Two Men Have Pistol Duel At a
 Dance.

Neosho, Mo-. December 2S.-Copper Lau- derdale and Vest Collins, rivals in a love affair, met at a dance here and ergaged in a pistol duel in which both men were killed.
 The girl whom they both loved favored Lauderdale who escorted her to the dance. Collins insisted on escorting her home and the shooting resulted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
Social and Personal.

Cleveland Seay, who is a student of the University of Nashville, is expected home tomorrow to spend the holidays with his brother, Dr. J. E.. Seay.
 Miss Stella Monstelli, one of the popu- lar teachers in the public schools, accom- panied by MT. c. Zuber left today for Collinsville where they will spend the holidays.
 Will Newberry, Walter Going and Claud Rodgers, who are attending school at Auburn. arrived today and will spend Christmas with home folks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
WINTER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Points In Florida, Nassau
 and Cuba.

and Cuba.
 Southern railway will have on sale daily until April 30. round trip winter excursion tickets to principal resorts in Florida. Nassau and Cuba. at greatly reduced rates. Final limit May s1. 1904. Through Pullman sleeping car Birmingham to Jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled "yVinter Homes in Summer Lands" For reservation, detailed information. etc. apply passenger ofnce Morris hotel building Telephone 617.
 J. c. LUSK. 11-2s-tf District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
A beautiful calander given to every customer visiting our store during the holi- days. A &. F. Tea Co.
 1919 Second Avenue.
ESPECIAL. !"

Fancy boxes of every de- sign of Chocolate and Bon- bons for Christmas Gifts. Fine assorted Chocolate zoe per pound.
 Our hot drinks are the best to be had.
 Andrew Colias, lst Ave. and 2lst Street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24

THE mild and extraordinary effect of the world-famous kidney and bladder remedy, Swamp-Root, is soon realized. It stands the highest for it's wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. A trial will convince anyone---and you may have sample bottle sent free by mail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
SILK SUSPENDERs.

With silver buckles are a nice present for gentlemen. Price. s25O. with mono- gram engraved. J. LOWINSOHN,
 1921 Second Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
OPERA GLASSES

Make splendid gifts. Have large collec- tion of them. The best makes Prices most reasonable-from $500 to s15.Oo-with handles J. LOWINSOHN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
WORK IS BEGUN ON
 PRATT CITY WELLS
ARTISAN PIPE WILL BE SUNK DEEPER IN ORDER TO GIVE THE CITY A SUFFICIENT WATER SUPPLY.

Pratt City, December 23.-(Spec,al.)- The work of extending the piping of the artesian well of the Pratt City Water Works company was begun today. The well is 25O feet deep but the piping at the present only extends 15O feet. It is proposed by the city authorities to length en the pipe to the bottom It is thought that this will give the well an abundance of water thereby relieving Pratt City, which is threatened with water fam inc.
 Last week the city council, in anhcipa- tlon that the water would become low in the wells, In view of the fact that the fall and winter have been ususually dry, passed an ordinance authorizing the wa ter commission to sink one of the wells 150 feet deeper. The contract was let and the drills ordered. Before the work could be begun, however, one of the wells became dry The work of extending the pipe is being pushed rapidly and 1t is thought that the city will soon have plen- ty of water.
 Cars Are Now Labeled.
 The people of Pratt City are pleased that the Birmingham Railway, Light and  Power company has responded to their request, made through the Commercial club, that the North Ensley cars be la beled Pratt City. Pratt City has been painted so plainly on the front of the cars that there is no more any danger of Pratt City citizens returning home from Birmingham mistal1ing South Ems ley car for North Ensley car.
 Pi-toI "Toter" Fined.
 Tom Price was fined $50 in the police court this morning by Mayor Hudnall on charge of carrying concealed weapons. He has taken an appeal to the county court and his bond fixed at $150.
 "Su1ny Jims" Organize.
 Al a meeting of the Sunny Jims," Pratt City's local theatrical company, last night, Asa Gibson was elected stage man ager. The organization was perfected and 1t was agreed to start to practcing regularly after the first of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24

taking Dr. Kimes the most perfect healer and gentle aid to the kidneys that discovered name swampoo Dr. kmer SwampRoot N. Y,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24

NOT only does Swamp-Root bring new life and activity to the kidneys, the cause of the trouble. but by treating the kidneys it acts as a general tonic and food for the entire constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
To Prove Wha the Great Kidney, Kemedy VIII do YOU Every Reader
 May Have Sample Bottle Sent Mail.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
SOLID SILVER TOILET SET.

Comb. brush and handled mirror, at s5.50. J. LOWINSOHN.
 1921 Second Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
TODAY | AM IN
 SPLENDID HEALTH

About IS months ago had a very se- were attack of grip. l was extremely sick for three weeks and when I finally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
SWAMP-R00T 4
 BLESSING TO WOMEN

My kidneys and bladder gave me great trouble for over two months and suffer-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24

YOUR health
 
  Kimes SwampRoot the kidney
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24

In Solid Silver Comb and Brush, In satin lined case, beautiful present, at $2.50 to be had at
 J. LOWINSOHN'S
 1921 Second Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24

For Sale, secondhand pool table; first-class condition. Apply Apollo Billiard Parlor and Bowling Alley, 1915 Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
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Shaving 1Oc at Central Bar Der Shop, 4O6 N. 2Oth St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
Men Pardoned,

John Williams of Jefferson county, convicted of assault with intent to mur- der, and sentenced to twenty years Che has already served six years); James M. Blackmon of Baldwin county, convicted in 1903 of perjury; Asa Jones of Mobile county, convicted of assault and battery in 1903 and sentenced to six months and TAO days. The following were paroled on the promise of good behavior in the fu- ture: Joe Buford of Pike county, con- victed of assault with intent to murder and sentenced to ten years, and Cary L. Fulton of Mobile county, convicted Of gaming
 The reasons of the governor for pardon ing John Williams, the Jefferson county man, are contained in the following en- dorsement:
 Williams Endorsement.
 This boy was only about Is years of age when the crime was committed. It is set out in the petition that he was em- ployed in a negro restaurant and was sent out by the restaurant keeper with two hardened criminals, from whom he was to get his orders; that he had no notion of their purpose. and found himself charged with assault with intent to murder, growing out of the attempt at theft The petitions asks for clemency for Williams, because of his youth and because they be- leve he was led almost uneonsciously into the commission of serious crime. The man assaulted, one Pappageorge. the trial judge, the solicitor, as well, the present solicitor and many officers of Jefferson county ask for clemency and ex- press the belief that, under all the cir cumstances, the six years which he has served the state in the penitentiary is ample expiation for an offense commit ted when he was a mere boy
 Each of the pardons granted bear an endorsement setting forth the reasons for same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
THOUSANDS OF WOMEN HAVE KIDNEY
 TROUBLE AND NEVER SUSPECT II.

m ever 0 from expert knows 10 an Nnd f sveep pysc st frs O a n tn smn the the words m i iorgsHe This c a true in Is 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24

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The state herald., 1903-01-23
Senate Bills Introduced.

The first day of Legislative business
In the Senate. January iith. witnessed
the Introduction OF forty-four bills,
which were referred to committees as
follows:
S. Is. No. I. by Mooro-Making eight
hours n legal day In mlnca and smelt-
ors. Labor.
s. u. No. 9. by MeGulre-To amend
constitution 80 ms to provide for two
county judges In Arapahoe county.
Constitutional amendments.
4. Il. No. >, By McGuire-To require
insurance companies to pay full
amount Insured when loss Ia total.
Banking and insurance.
s. H. No. 4. by MeGulro-To license
BARRIERS. Labor.
y. II. No, 9. by Taylor Containing
the Minnesota primary law provisions
TO permit partien To make nomina-
tions nj primaries. Judiciary.
s. u. No. o. by Tnylor-To amend
system OF land title recording. abolish
abstract offices. known NJ the Torrens
system Of land registration, Judiciary.
=, u. Nos. to 10. Inclusive. by
Taylor-To amend constitution 10 per-
nit of consolidation Of Court Of Ap-
penln and Supreme Court aud making
terms of Judges. nis. eight. ten and
twelve years. Constitutional amend
m.ntn.
&. y. No. II. by Taylor-C -ConHtitu-
tionni amendment 10 abolish Offices of
dis,ric, attorneys and give duties to
county attorneys, Constitutional
amendments.
\. ~ No. ~. by Tayior-To amend
constitution Ho ms 10 permit general
assembly to be- In session m long M
required Constitutional amendments.
n, II No, 49, by Tayior-C Conntiiu-
tIonai amendment 10 provide for three
ilfihH jury verdict. Constitutional
amenemenin.
\, II, No. ~. by Tnylor-Appropriai-
ing $4,000 to complete state road TO
Grand Junction, Finance,
4, u, No IL. by Tayiof-ro provide
for election OF county attorneys, Ju.
dietary,
\. II, No. 10, by Taylor-To provide
for ndyef,iaInE of eairnyH Stock
y, H. No. n. by campbsil-for the
appointment by tho governor of Hu-
pefvlsor of printing, Printing.
=. II. Nos. ~ TO 2s. inclusive. by
linlley-Creniin n juvenile delinquent
court for the trial and control Of mi.
nora, Judiciary.
The state herald., 1903-01-23
More Senate Bills.

The following Senate bills were In
troduced and referred January 18th.
\. u. rs. Adams tArnpahoc) To
amend the rivii procedure with refer
rnce 10 inJunciiona. requiring notlc. 10
be served ON defendant before Issuing
unless In certain cases where immcdl.
ate damage would enaue. Judiciary.
\. II. ~. Dalllngcr--ro require life
insurance companies 10 pay costs OF
action In cases which they contest.
Banking and insurance.
\. u. so, Baillngor TO require bond
and surety companies 10 come under
hie operations of the state insurance
laws and Ia make deposit In the state
of 100000 each mn guarantee. Banking
and Insurance.
y, ~ N. Grifiiih- Making approprla-
iion for Rtnte Home for Dependent
children. Finance.
r. u, ~, iefrefson-tiiving additional
bounilca for wolves. mountain lions
and coyotes. 49, o. and 81. respect
Nely Stock.
The state herald., 1903-01-23
Bills and Resolutions.

On Thursday, January 18th. the fol-
lowing bills and resolutions were in
troduced In the Senate:
S. Il. >. Hill-For an investigation of
the expenditure of the contingent fund
OF 1901 and 1902.
S. II. 4, Ward-Authorizingt the COM
mittee on privileges and elections to
subpoena witnesses. papers, etc. in the
election contests.
S. c. II. G. Notwithstanding United
States senators to vote for direct vote
of the people on election OF United
States senators.
S. c. Il. Z. Barcla-For the printing
OF 5000 English and 1000 Spanish cop
les of the message of Governor Orman
and inaugural address OF Governor Pea
body.
S. b. i5. ]. F. Adsms-C Concerning an
allowance for children.
S. r. AZ. ]. F. Adams-Creating high
way commission.
S. X. rs. Ballinger-PurchasIn site
for fish hatchery.
S. II. 40. Ballinger-Bridge at Fair
play.
S. b. so. Barela-State reservoirs.
S. Il. 81, Barela-State reservoirs.
S. B. 81. Clnyton-Amending the at
taohment laws.
S. b. 53-clayton-state Normal
School.
S. B. 81. DeLong-Amendmo to ar
ticle X. tax on land.
S. u. 80. Drake-Amendlng educa-
tional laws.
s. u. SO. Drake Establishing the
county of Platte
S. II. 81. Hlli-Creatlng surplus fund.
$. u. 81. HIll-ln,orest on damages
for personal injury.
s. B 80, Hill-Anti-trusi law.
S. u. 60. Hill-Relating TO criminal
code.
S. d. Gl. Hill-Proeedur In criminal
cases.
s. u. G2. Hill-Stay of execution.
s. II. 03, Hili-Elcctlons In school
districts
u. "a, Hill-Antl-prlze fight.
S. II. CO. Hlll-Cnrc and training OF
feeble minded persons,
$. II. GO. Hill-State wagon road
$. u. 81. nill-stato wagon road in
Logan county.
S. II. ss. Hlll-s,ate bridge.
S. u. 90. iIlll-Stato bridge across BIZ
Iou creek.
S, II. 20. Kennedy State wagon road
In Ourny To san junn county.
3. II. a. Roberts-Steol bridge NJ
Empire,
S. H. 70. ward-ln relation to pro-
bate matters.
s. H. 10. ward-proyldlng for two
Judges In the Eighth judicial district,
4. H. ~. wnrd-To provide money TO
take up State University warrants.
3. II. 20. ward-providlng for n 2-5
mill rate for benefit OF State uniy.r-
hl'y.
\. n, 20. ward-Sinfo University.
=, II. n. ward-Staie road over Ar
apahoe paSr,
The state herald., 1903-01-23

S. B. No. %, by Ballinger-Provid-
ing for railroad commissioner to fix
rates, etc. Corporations and railroads.
S. B. No. "a, by Campbell-Amend-
ing the law relating to juries in Dis
trict Courts.
s. b. No. 25, by Grinith-Regulat-
Ing the sale of merchandise stock to
protect creditors. Before a debtor can
sell the bulk of his goods he must
give five days notice to creditors and
is obeyed. judiciary.
S. b. No. 26, by Hallett-Amending
the game laws and requiring licenses
and antelope. Open season for deer
August 18th to November 5th. Fish,
forestry and game.
S. b. No. 81, by Jefferson-For wag-
on road in Grand county. Finance,
S. B. No. 2S, by Jefferson-Bridge in
lsoutt county. Finance.
s. b. No. 20, by Jefferson-Wagon
road in Summit county. Finance.
s. B. No. 30. by Jefferson-To regu-
late practice Of medicine and surgery.
Judiciary.
8. B. No. 81, by Kcnnedy-Eight-
hour bill. Labor
S. b. No. 80, by Lewis-To appro-
pirate SIS 900 to meet expenses of Kan
sas-Colorado litigation. Finance.
S. b. No. 33. by Lewis-Making an
appropriation for state insane asylum.
Finance.
S.B. No. "a. by Constitution.
al amendment to provide for initiative
and referendum. Constitutional
amendments.
S. B. Nos. 35 and &c, by Moore
Making appropriations for state peni'
Tertiary. Finance.
S. b. No. 81, by Roberts-To i'm
prove wagon road at Silver Plume.
Finance.
S. B. No. 3s. by Seldomridgc-To re.
store the grand jury system and to
provide for their regular meeting
Judiciary.
S. b. No. 80. by Seldomridge-To
provide for the punishment Of ore
thieves. judiciary.
S. B. No. 40, by Seldomridge-Appro-
priation for deaf and blind asylum.
Finance.
S. b. No. Al, by West-Appropria.
tion for additional school building at
School OF Mines. Finance.
S. b. No. AZ. by West-Appropria'
tion for Industrial school. Finance.
S. b. No. 43. by West-To attach
Arapahoe county to the Thirteenth
Judicial district. Judiciary.
S. B. No. a.. by West-Appropria-
tion for Industrial school. Finance.
Senator Hume introduced a resolu.
lion. which was adopted. instructing
tho IN aa nm inhisip ~ tn hraN "a
bill to provide tor the calling OF n
grand jury in every county at least
once year.
In executive session the Senate
confirmed the appointment oil Ciauc +.
Cooper and II. 5. Torrance as mem.
bers OF the State Board OF Health.
The state herald., 1903-01-23
lnteIIlasne. Of snall..

Camille Spiess, a noted naturalist.
records a remarkable case of animal
sagacity. At the foot of the Jura
mountains in the canton OF Vaud there
lives farmer who raises edible snails
thelix pomatia). He has as many as
10000 of them at one time in an inclos
ure surrounded by wooden fence
about two feet high. To prevent the
escape of the mollusks the top of the
fence is covered with a board, the edge
of which is armed with sharp metallic
points. Lately the snails have discov-
cred the means to surmount this bar
rier. A number of them climbed the
fence until they reached the top, then
forming a sort of ladder. those behind
passed over the shells of the others in
front, and so all but one got safely
over the top without being impaled
on the metal points. This simple
story proves" says NJ. Spiess, that
the vineyard snail is not without cum
ming; his behavior in this case gives
evidence of reasoning faculty such
as we have never before encountered
in his actions" One must go very low
down the animal scale to reach the
last trace Of thought and will.
The state herald., 1903-01-23
Es MORE TICKET scALPlNa IN
CHICAGO.

Illinois comes into line with New
York and Pennsylvania in vigorous
action against the ticket scalping
thieves and forgers, three having
boen sentenced on Saturday, in Chi.
cago, after fortnight's trial, one of
whom, profiting by his experience.
pleaded guilty to second indictment,
while the trial of the others will
doubtless proceed to another convic-
tion. Chicago has long been a favor
lite field for ticket speculation, and a.
blow against the nefarious practice
could nowhere have been landed more
effectively. The persistent and unit
ed efforts of the leading railroads of
the country to exterminate the busl-
ness. which is simply one of petty lar.
ceny, robbing the poor and the wage
earners, are bringing most satisfac-
tory results.-From the Brooklyn
Standardization.
The state herald., 1903-01-23

rlous troubles follow.
It's only short step to urinary
arrangements diabetes, dropsy.
Bright's disease.
Read how to be cured:
/. CASE NO. 24,613.-Mr. Joseph
Gaines. foreman OF the Harter mills.
Fostoria. o.. says: 81 Just as ardently
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills today,
and 1t is the month Of October. 1899.
as did in the summer OF 1896. when,
after taking a course Of the treatment,
they cured me of kidney complaint
and backache. which was often SO
acute that was unable to sleep at
night and had difficulty IL remaining
oil my feet all day. ar still free
from the lumbago or any annoyance
from my kidneys. and unhesitatingly
declare thst am only too pleased to
re'endorse my opinions Of Doan's Kid
ney Pills"
A FREE TRIAL Of this great kid
ney medicine which cured Mr.. Gaines
will be mailed on application to any
part of the United States. Address
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y. For
Gale by all druggists, price so cents
per box.
The state herald., 1903-01-23
PREVENTS SMALLPOX.

Alabastine will not cure smallpox
and other contagious diseases. once
they hcve fastened their deadly grip
upon their victims. 1t will do much.
however. toward preventing their
spread.
II is q well recognized fact that GER
tain wall coatings do much to harbor
disease germs and propagate same;
that OF all coverings wall paper is
the most likely to hold the germs OF
disease for months and years.
There are well authenticated cases
where smallpox, scarlet fever and other
germs have lain dormant for years.
end have attacked persons afterward
when the paper was removed.
Knlsomines stuck on the wall with
decaying glue are not much better
than wall paper with is vegetable
paste.
Alabastine is recommended gener-
ally by sanitarians, as a coating for
walls in any style Of work. rs It is
perfectly sanitary, is in the nature Of
q disinfectant. presents a perfectly
uIu suitacc' III hahuiuc'uieu houi
Q cement base. and does not furnish q
lodgment ground for disease germs.
Years ago these matters received
but little attention. but modern scien.
lists becoming appalled, at the spread
OF the dread disease. smallpox, and
the difficulty In stamping II out. have
gone to investigating causes. and un.
hesitatingly say that improper wall
coatings have very much to do with
this.
Alnbastinc is recommended to be
used on all infected walls. to destroy
germs and to get walls once more in
. healthy condition.