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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
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JUDGE CAMPBELL DEAD.
Was Distinguished AIabamian and the
 Oldest Mason in the State.

Scottsboro, February s.-(Special)- Judge Green D. Campbell died at his residence in Scottsboro Friday morning at o'clock, in his S0th year. He had been an invalid for a year, being totally blind. Judge Campbell was one of the most prominent and oldest citizens in the county. He filled with credit some of the highest offices in the county and also represented Jackson county in the legis- lature. He was gentleman of the old school and was the stepfather of James Armstrong of the Scottsboro Citizen and father of Parker Campbell of Nashville, Tenn.
 Judge Campbell was the oldest living Mason in Alabama. He was also an Odd Fellow. The burial will take place Mon day ct the city cemetery The Masons and Odd Fellows will take part in the services
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THE BROWN SHOE COMPANY
 Build Another Bid Factory.

will build a four-story brick factory, 6Ox 300 feet, at Thirteenth and Russell ave- nue. street on four sides, light all around, with capacity of seven to ten thous- and pairs of shoes per day. They gained over one million dollars in sales last year and have in stock over eight hundred thousand dollars worth of shoes for spring trade. They fill ninety-five to one hundred per cent of all orders complete in first shipment and expect to gain over one and a half million dollars in sales this year--and are doing 1t. They gained last week over fifty-eight thousand dol lars. Their White House Shoes" for men and women are the best high-grade shoes made in St. Louis and have helped make this great success.
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GRAND JURY ORGANIZED.
New Indictment Will Be Returned
 Against Henry Walker.

Jasper, February 8. = (Special) = A grand jury was organized in the circuit court here this morning for the prime object of Investigating and returning a new indictment in the case of Henry Walker, charged with the murder of Mrs. J. c. Dickinson at Cordova about year ago, the case having been reversed by the supreme court on the ground of the courts jurisdiction at the time of the first indictment and trial.
 Judge Ray, in charging the grand jury, called special attention to the law pro- hibiting the sale of cigarettes to boys, and urged that the matter be probed into and indictments returned against those found to be selling cigarettes or cigarette papers to minors.
 The jury was also charged with re- ference to the bribing of voters and re- quested to thoroughly investigate all such cases and return indictments
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R. E. MANLY & CO.,, Agents,
 CHALHOUX BUILDING.
Birmingham. Ala.

center of the thick part of the tongue far from sight.
 Only slight puncture, about the size of a pinhead, could be seen by the physi- clan on the first examination, and so be- wildered was the patient when the long stem was finally removed and shown to him that his first exclamation was Look around in there, Doc; I lost the pipe. and maby the whole thing is laying around in there somewhereS'
 Two months ago Lefkey was returning to his home from the West Allis shops and was smoking his pipe while on the rear platform of a car, when a sudden lurch threw him from his feet and he plunged head foremost to the ground. He was bruised, but soon got to his feet, and spent several minutes looking for his pipe, which he had lost.
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Hurt in Runaway.

Tuscaloosa, February s.-(SpeciaL)-The horse belonging to Joe Alderman became frightened yesterday afternoon. while be- ing driven by Myer Alderman and ran away. MT. Alderman was thrown vio- Iently to the ground but fortunately es- capped without any very serious bruises or broken bones. A large two-seated rig was run into and thrown over by the frightened horse, but fortunately it was ,,nocounied
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COMMITTEE WILL BEGIN THE CANVASS BeSSemer is Determined to Se- cure SynOdicaI College PROSPECTS VERY BRIGHT The People VIII Offer Many Induce ments to the Proposed Institution.
 The Grand Jury Gets
 Down to Work.

Bessemer, February S.-(Special)-Th committee of citizens who were appointed by the people of Bessemer at the mass meeting last Friday night. will begin the work of canvassing in behalf of the Syn odical college tomorrow The committee is as follows: George H. Stevenson. w. w. Holingsworth. R. F. Smith, J. J. Sulli- van, pr. E. P. Lacy, w. F. Nolana Sam Leskvits, W. H. Dennis.
 The prospects of Bessemer securing the college are Indeed bright. The people are interested in the movement and one of the citizens in speaking of the matter said We do not propose to work on the matter by fits and spells but push our canvass in quiet way We contend that Bessemer is the logical place for the location of the college"
 At the mass meeting Friday night Bes- semer showed plainly that it was in the race for the college and it to stay. The town proposes to offer as many in- ducements as any other city in the state and it is claimed that the Marvel City can offer more advantages to the propos- ed institution than any of it's rivals.
 1Tdn0 SuIy. S0uN~ttCSs
 The following were empaneled as grand jurors In the Bessemer city court this morning: E. D. Ratliffe, Hugh Smith, w. o. Laird, Ben E. Purser, Andy B. Huey Alias Bridges. Thomas Green, Mar shall Vines, L. E. Ezell, O. L. McClinton' Mark Carmichael, w. c. Wood s. J. Waldrop, John Nicholson, J. R. Reeves, Philip Stanley, P. A. Jones, J. A. Rob erts, Jacob Smith, Jr., K. B. Mcconnell and G. D. Mihgea.
 J. A Roberts, a farmer from beat 5, was named as foreman. After an able and exhaustive charge by Judge B. Clay Jones the jury retired and at once entered upon its duty. The jury, it Is thought will complete all of it's work that will re- ouire attention by next Friday and then take A. recess until sometime in March.
 The court will convene next week ana take up non-jury. criminal and civil cases The docket is clearer than at any time since the court was established.
 The Rev. GilImore Installed.
 With impressive services, the Rev. R. p. Gilmore, newly elected pastor of the First Presbyterian church, was installed vesterday afternoon. The Rev. Dr. John w. Stagg pastor of the First Presbyter- ian church of Birmingham, presided. He preached an eloquent sermon and pro- pounded the constitutional questions. The charge to the pastor was delivered by the Rev Dr. l.. S. Handley, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church of Birming- ham. The Rev. E. M. Craig, former pas tor of the church, delivered the charge to the people.
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Delivers Two Addresses.

Tuscaloosa. February S.-(Special.)-Dr E. E. Bomar, assistant secretary of the foreign mission board of the Southern Baptist convention at Richmond, Va, occupied the Baptist pulpit yesterday morning. giving his audience most help- full sermon along the lines of giving and the missionary advances being made in the foreign fields. In the afternoon he addressed the Krishma Pal Missionary society at the Alabama Central Female college
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AMBER MoUTHPIEcES.
Imbeddcd in Mans Tongue for Over
 Nine Weeks.

From the Brooklyn Times.
 With the amber mouthpiece of pipe nearly an inch and a half long, imbedded in his tongue for over nine weeks, and suffering no inconvenience whatever, Jos- eph Lefkey of New York. consulted Dr.. c. w. Graham concerning a slight" bruise on his tongue the other day, when the stem, nearly three-eighths of an inch in diameter was found undecided in the
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their pistols at each other. The negro is said to have refused to pay his fare. Nei- ther man was inured.
 Local fans are said to be subscribing readily to the stock of the Huntsville Baseball association, and Manager Wat kins is quite sanguine over the future.
 The Greensboro Living Truth has issued a handsome "extra edition," containing illustrations and descriptive articles of Greensboro, which Is a credit to the town.
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Social and Personal.

Engineer Maxwell of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, who was injured last week while repairing his engine, is able to be out again.
 Dr. George D. Waller painfully sprain- ed his leg yesterday morning while mak- ing his calls near Powderly.
 The Rudisill Concert company will ap- pear at Library hall next Thursday night under the auspices of the Daughters of the Confederacy.
 Mir R. F. Kelly of Thomascille, Ga., is in the city
 Mir Ralph C. Dick of St. Louis is stopping at the Grand
 T. O. Jackson of Birmin gham was in the city few hours today.
 Mrs. Thomas L. Patton will entertain tomorrow afternoon at the Grand hotel in compliment to her sister, Mrs. Gillen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
PRATT CITY BOARD HOLDS 4 MEETING Reports of Officers for Last
 Month Read VACCINATION IS ENFORCED Doctors Are Busy Distributing Virus. Policemen Confused by Reflections
 In Mystic Maze While Ar
 resting Gamblers.
VACCINATION IS ENFORCED

Pratt City, February s-(speeial.)- 1.-The mayor and aldermen met tonight In regu- lar semi-monthly session. This being the first meeting night in the month the re- ports of city officers were read for the month of January. They showed the con- dition of the city to >be gratifying. The street committees report showed that considerable amount of work In the way of improvements and grading had been done on the streets during the past month.
 It was reported that the work of sink ing the artesian well is being pushed rapidly.
 Compulsory Vaccination. pr. J. B. Stagg and his assistants are strenuously enforcing the vaccination law At the last meeting of the council pr. Stagg was instructed to vaceinate every one within the city limits The law is being zealously carried out, and in few days all citizens of Pratt City will be treated with dose of virus.
 For Gaming. This was a busy day in the police court. Seven young white men were arrested last night charged with gaming in the mystic maze of the Robinson Amusement company The young men were arraigned before Mayor Hudnall In the police court this morning and fined s15 and costs
 It is stated that when the officers walk ed into the mystic maze the mirrors were arranged in such manner that 1t ap- peared that they were arresting 0' men instead of seven.
 Maccabees to Have Meeting.
 The Pratt City Maccabees will hold one of the largest meetings in their history to- morrow night. They will initiate thirty five members After the work is com pleted those present will enjoy a ''smoker." Notwithstanding that this is one of the youngest secret organizations in the city it is the largest. The mem pership has, in the last six months, reach ed almost to the 200 mark.
 Grand Ball Tonight.
 The Pratt volunteer fire department will tender ball in the city hall to- morrow night to the young ladies who rendered such valuable assistance in making the bazaar last week a grand success. An orchestra from Birmingham will furnish the music and the affair promises to be delightful one.
 Street Fair Will Remain. The Robinson Amusement company did much towards making the fireman's ba- zaar a financial success last week, and will remain in, the city at the same site on Fourth street until Tuesday or Wednesday. The shows did well tonight and the management is gratified with the patronage received since the carni- val has been in this city.
 Open New Stores.
 Two new five and ten cents stores will be opened in Pratt City within the next few days. J. M. Brislin, the manager of the Pratt City Realty company, will have the management of the stores. One will be located on Third street and First avenue, and the other will be located at Ezell station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
TWO SOLICITORS
 ARE IN THE TOLLS Alleged Newspaper Men Charg- ed With Defrauding Landlord THEY WERE MAKING MONEY Had Scheme for Securing Subscribers for Atlanta Paper Which Worked
 WeIl-Two Ensley Homes
 Entered by Burglars.
THEY WERE MAKING MONEY

Ensley, February S.-(Special.)-S. Me- Donald and F. c. Hogan. claiming to be solicitors for an Atlanta paper, were ar rested today by Officer Wren, charged with having attempted to beat their board bill. The men were arranged before Mayor Scott In the police court this morning and fined s each On their failure to pay the fines they were committed to jail.
 The men are of good appearance and pleasant address, They have been in Ensey for the past day or two, soliciting subscribers for one of Atlantas leading dailies. The plan by which they were se- curing subscribers was to give away a number of volumes of history with eigh- teen months subscription to the paper. They have been doing a good business and succeeded in obtaining many names. Last night the men walked into the Ensley hotel, registered and asked the rates per day. The proprietor replied that the rates were SIPS per day. They said that they were newspaper men and asked for press rates. The proprietor then agreed 10 give them dollar per day rate. After eating breakfast this morning the men, 1t is alleged refused to pay their bill.
 Burgares Committed.
 Last night between the hours of and o'clock two bold burglaries were com mitted In different portions of the city. One burglar entered the home of MT. Mead corner of Twenty-third street and Avenue H. He succeeded i'll getting away with some jewelry and other valuables. About the same time some one entered the home of MT. Jones, Sixteenth street and Avenue F, and carried away S17. The police are working on the cases, but as yet have discovered no clues.
 Young Man Fined $50.
 Ralph Tippert, a young white man, was arrested by Officer Ward last night on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon and brought before Mayor Scott in the police court this morning. He was fined $50 and costs.
 Making Survey.
 City Engineer Byrum and his force are at work running lines and stalking off for the new sanitary and storm sewage systems that are to be installed in Ensley. The contracts have already been awarded and the work will be commenced In a few days.
 Steel Plant Is Busy.
 All the departments of the steel mill are now fully strengthened out It took some little time to get all the machinery in full running order after the resumption Everything around the yards this morn- ing presents more active appearances than at any time since work was re- stunned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

fered untold misery I became weak, emaciated and very much run down. 1 had great difficulty in retaining my urine. and was obliged to pass water very often night and day. After I had used sam pie bottle of Dr. Kilmers Swamp-Root, sent me on request, I experienced relief and I immediately bought of my drug gist two large bottles and continued talk ing 1t regularly. I am pleased to say that Swamp Root cured me entirely can now stand on my feet all day without any bad symptoms whatever. Swamp-Root has proved blessing to me.
 Gratefully yours.
 MRS. E. AUSTIN,
 19 Nassau St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
Hand Badly MangIed.

Scottsboro, February s.-(Special.) Law renee Ezell, an employe of the Gulf Red Cedar mills at Paint Rock. this county, had the misfortune to get his hand caught by belt and drawn into some rapid moving machinery which mangled it to such an extent that amputation was net essary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
Well Known Lady Dead.

Uniontown, February s--(Special)- Mrs. Martha Coleman Royle, wife of the late E. P. Royle. died Friday at the home was very prominently connected here and was a sister of Dr. A. R. Coleman of Selma. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. w. H. Mims of Laredo. Tex. Mrs James Long and Mrs. Corinne Mcguire. of this county.
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s.oyc Factory for Selma.

Selma, February S.-(Special) )-Selma is to have $2O.OOo stove factory. The stock has all been taken and a meeting called for Wednesday afternoon for the purpose of perfecting the organization. The fac tory will be established at once and stoves will be made ready for the fall trade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
WINTER TOURIST RATES To Principal Points In Florida, Mass au
 and Cuba.

Southern railway will have on sale dai,v until April 30. round trip winter excursion tickets to principal resorts in Florida. Nassau and Cuba. at greatly reduced rates. Final limit May 31. 1904. Throurh Pullman sleeping car Birmingham to Jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled s.Winter Homes in Summer Lands.' For reservation, detailed information. etc, apply passenger office Morris hotel building. Telephone d7.
 J. c. LUSK u-2e-tf District Passenger Agent
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Measles Epidemic.

Scottsboro, February S.-(SpeciaI)-An epidemic of measles is reported at Holly wood and the surrounding neighborhood Up to date over one hundred cases have been reported but so far very few have proven fatal
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the kidneys, and had to urlnate from four to seven times a night often with smart ing and burning. Brick dust would settle in the urine. I lost twenty pounds in two weeks, and thought would soon die I took the first dose of your Swamp Root in the evening at bed time. and was very much surprised 1 had to urin- ate but once that night and the second night I did not get up until morning. l have used three bottles of Swamp-Root. and today am as well as ever.
 I am a farmer, and am working every day. and weigh 190 pounds the same that l weighed before I was taken sick. Crate fully yours.
 T. s. APKER,
 Sec. F. A. & I. U. 5O4 Marsh Hill, Pa. April 9th, 1903
 There comes a time to both men and women when sickness and poor health bring anxiety and trouble hard to bear; disappointment seems to follow every ef- fort of physicians in our behalf. and remedies we try have little or no effect. In many such cases serious mistakes are made in doctoring, and not knowing what the disease Is or what makes us sick, kind nature warns us by certain symptoms. which are unmistakable evidence of dan ger. such as too frequent desire to urin- ate. scanty supply, scalding irritation, pain or dull ache in the back-they tel. us in silence that our kidneys need doc
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Social and Personal.

The Progressive Flinch club will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. H. Jones.
 Mr. Will Sugg, a well known and popu- lar young man of this city, left yester day afternoon for Monterey, Mexico, where he will accept a position with the steel plant.
 The Rev. George E. Brewer of Dothan. state chaplain of the convicts, was in Ensley yesterday.
 Mir and Mrs. William Joyner have re- turned from a pleasant trip to Gurnee.
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Dictionary of Phrase and Fable.

From the New York Sun.
 Calpurnia nudged her sleeping spouse. 'Julius," she whispered. "I suspect there is a man in the house."
 Nonsense" he answered; Caesars wife should be above suspiclon!'
 Pulling the bedcothes over his head, Julius feigned heavy slumber.
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Now Open on Sunday.

Scottsboro. February S.-(Special) )-Post- master A. N. Holland has had the order rescinded that caused the closing of the postoffice on Sundays at this place dur ing the absence of the clerks.
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Sec. F. A. & I. U. 504 Marsh Hill, Pa April 9th, 1903.
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Social and Personal.

The Young Ladies society of the First Methodist church will give Valentine party next Friday evening at the Rodgers building.
 Mir. w. R. Lee has returned from a pleasant visit to Shelby.
 w. O. Jackson of Greensboro N C., is in the city
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Swamp-Root Saved My Life.

received promptly the sample bottle of your great kidney remedy. Swamp Root.
 had an awful pain in my back, over
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St.. Vitus Dance
Dr.. Creene's
 Nervura

the worlds greatest tonic. Nothing is more certain than that Dr. Greene's Nervura will cure St. Vitus Dance. Mrs. Jacob w. Lewis, of Lisbon Falls, Me-, says:
 "My daughter Amy was taken down with that dreadful disease = St. Vitus Dance. It affected one half of her body on her right side, and was so bad she could not dress herself nor comb her hair in fact, she could not use her hand nor foot, and her feet were constantly in motion. There was a drawing of the mouth and half the tongue was affected.
 q sent and got a bottle of Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy, and she began to take it, and in one weeks time she was quite lot better. She continued gaining and now she has just finished the fourth bottle, and am happy to say is so much better that she can help me about my work, can wash the dishes as well as before she had it."
 Druggists throughout the United States recommend and sell Dr. Greene's Nervura. Dr. Greene's advice is free at all times. Write to IoI Fifth Avenue, New York City.
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Swamp-Root a Blessing to
 Women.

My kidneys and bladder gave me great trouble for over two months and I suf-
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D0nVc at cost Closing out all
 OUUkO books and Bibles at cost. OIDI co Dewberry's Clearance Sale.
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Cleopatra dissolved the pearl in

Cleopatra dissolved the pearl in vine- gar.
 Yes" replied the Lily of the Nile. land the jewel in the kitchen is going, toov'
 Scarcely daring to eat, he sat in amaze ment at the awful price that she had paid.
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sappho was expIaIning her success.

bdppHO Wds eXpIdIIIIIB HtT SUCctSs.
 You sec" she said, T was the first sweet young thing who didn't tie her manuscript with blue ribbon.'
 Excusing herself. she turned to give the Athens Teller an interview on How It Feels to be a Poetess"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

The recent falls of snow which have
been so little appreciated in this section
of the State have been a source or
profit few miles north of us. The
farmers of Aroostook county have been
taking advantage of the fine shedding
10 haul their potatoes for shipment and
the farips and plantations of Northern
Maine have been getting the benefits of
their summers work while people here
have been finding fault with the WAYS
OF Providence to u remarkable extent
The men who are in position TO
know, state that during the past week
there have been an average of forty
car loads of potatoes going west from
Watervi!le. Not a through train leaves
the Maine Central yards. it is stated.
but what has at least ten or fifteen
cars of this produce
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
Albert A. Parker.

Albert A. Parker. Il highly respected
citizen Of Oakland. died, about 9::c We'd
ncSday evening. 1T his home on Church
street. from Il complication of diseases
Mr.. Parker had been in poor health foI
nearly year but was confined to his bed
less than two weeks. During his last
sickness he was a great sufferer but bore
his sutteringS patiently, never complain
ing.
Mr.. Parker was born i'm Watervitle Il
yeaIs ago. When Il young man he came
with his parents to this place. where he
had since resided. lie married Miss Eli2-
aheth Benson. who survives him.
He was carriage painter by trade.
learning his trade of the late +. {. henson
and working, for him many years Fo!
the past few wears he had been employed
at the Somerset shops painting cars. Mr..
Parker was q member of Anon Lodge |.
o O. F.. also of Mcssaonskee Lodge, +.
and A. NJ.
\ widow and three children. one daugl-
ter Mrs Walter Davis of Augusta. and
two sons Fred OF Bath. and MEhon 81
Cumberland Mills. survive him. Funeral
arrangements have not yet been made.