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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-11-19
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The risk of gangrene from carbolic
acid dressings is not generally appre-
ciated by physicians, in the view of
DR.. G. e. Shoemaker. Harm does not
usually follow the applications, but one
author has found recorded 1872 cases Of
gangrene from dilute solutions of / to
3 per cent applied for about twenty
four hours. The effect is usually pro-
duced without pain.
The recent development of rice-cul-
ture into one of the leading industries
of the Gulf States has established the
fact that American rice is of a very
high grade. Proof Is furnished from
Cuba, where rice is eaten at every
meal, and where the American prod
uct has already won the reputation of
being superior in richness of flavor and
in nutritive quality to the rice of India,
China or Japan.
One or the disadvantages of wooden
bobbins in spinning and weaving mills
Is the irregularity in their revolution
during damp weather, when the wood
Is swollen with moisture, which results
in frequent breaking of the threads.
Recently, in some European mills, alu-
minum bobbins have been substituted
for the wooden ones, with many adj
vantages. The metal not only is not
affected by changes of humidity, but is
lighter than the wood formerly en-
ployed In making gbobbins, and this re-
suits in a swifter movement of the
machinery without increase of motive
power.
The plants used as substitutes for
soap have been Investigated by l.. Ro-
Senthaler. These are especially nu-
merous among the leguminous plants,
with albizzia and acacia at the head
of the list. The roots and root stalks
and bulbs are mostly used, then the
bark, and sometimes the leaves and
fruit. An East Indian plant supplies
blossoms that may be employed. The
cleansing property of the plants seems
to be due to saponine, and to depend
upon the production by this substance
of very finely divided particles in the
form of an emulsion. The vegetable
soap is claimed to have the advantage
that-being neutral or slightly acid
it contains no free alkali to injure coll
ors. 1t is stated that one plant alone
-musa paradisiea-has sap containing
sodium oleate, and that it serves as
soap without containing saponine.
A new application of the phono-
graph has been found in the Psyche
logical Laboratory of Cornell Univer-
sity. Hitherto, in testing degrees OF
deafness. the human voice has gener-
ally been regarded as furnishing the
most useful standard but great
source of irregularity in the results is
the difficulty of standardizing the tests.
Owing to the natural variety among
voices, it has been impossible to obtain
a common unit of measurement Re-
cent improvements in photograph con-
struction, however, offer solution of
this difficulty. A permanent record on
a hard cylinder furnishes test which
can be reproduced at will in any place,
the same voice being always heard.
The pitch and the intensity can be
easily controlled, and it is possible by
means of duplicate ear-tubes to ex-
anime several persons simultaneously.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-11-19
Main Alteration True.

Mrs. Gadabout-People are saying
you called on Mrs Yerdigris the other
day and got setback.
Mrs. Upjohn-What a willful per
version of truth 1 called on her and
got a set OF Dickens back that I'd lent
her two years before.-Chicago Tr'b-
une.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-11-19

"How Mr. Gazzletools expression
has hardenedr'
YES" answered Miss Cayenne. "He
used to have a mobile countenance.
Now 1t is an automobile countenance."
--Washington Star
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-11-19
PALMISTRY.



/6\ told him since that 1 owe him
debt of gratitude which I
never. never can repay. His reply,
that he would rather L owed him
something which L could repay, touch
ed me deeply, but had no other imme-
date result.
1 must give you his name in full:
James Arthur Brocklebank. Perhaps
some day will find me teaching my
children to lisp that dear name at
their mothers knee. This is what
they do in novels, though 1 should not
think "Brocklebank" allows of much
scope for lisping. Still, there it is.
1t was at a fancy bazaar. Most of
us at the hall were helping in some
way. Our dear hostess was selling
what are those things that ladies buy?
while her daughters had sweet and
scent and tobacco stalls, and so forth.
1 thought at first that l was the only
unemployed one until James strolled
up.
Hello" he said; you're doing
nothing"
II wanted to help" 1 exclaimed.
u
stall, and then one could smoke cigar
etes all the time. The assistants III
shops always do that to advertise
their goods"
20! And l suppose assistants in
sweet shops eat sweets all the time:"
'Of course
''Have you ever thought" said
James, refectively, what tired time
the rlght-hand man OF a butcher must
have
LOOK here" I said, did you come
to talk rot like that to me?"
''No; 1 want you to have your for
tune told. There's a palmist here"
But 1 haven't a fortune"
you don't want one. Half a
crowns enough"
1 went with him under protest. 1t
was a very dark tent into which we
plunged, and l could see no fortune
teller.
"Where is she?' 1 asked impatient
ly.
1.-THE other side of the curtain" said
James; "but you mustn't go in. You
put your hand through there, and she
Is on the other side. OF course, if she
saw you, it would spoil everything"
"Who is it?"
''Never mind
l put my hand through. Some one
took It, and it seemed as though she
were going over the lines of my palm
with a pencil.
''You are quick-tempered, slow
minded, thin-skinned-''
"Fat-headed, go on!' 1 said bitterly.
"Just you wait till l see you"
I'm awfully sorry said the voice.
81 don't think 1 have the right hand"
"Of course you haven't Its the
left"
Eyes, that's right. oh. see! I was
looking at it upside down. You are
modest, clever, athletic and of an ar
tistic temperament"
James laughed unkindly.
ibid you laugh 2" asked a voice.
Certainly notv l replied. 81
wouldn't think of such thing. But
you are only saying things 1 know al
ready. Won't you tell me my future? p
"You will be married within a
year."
1 gasped.
ibid you gasp?" asked a voice.
"That was the impression 1 intend
ed to convey. But are you sure?"
"Quite. quite sure. The line Of the
heart says So"
Heart lines, old chapw said Jim
nudging me.
what did you sayY asked the
voice.
Nothing" 1 answered. what yor
heard was a hitherto honored and re
spected friend being kicked. But ]
say, tell me. When shall 1 be eli
gaged?"
Before the end of the week"
''Hil Jim, quick!' shrieked. Whats
the day nowf"
1.-THE thirteenth" said Jim.
I shot a glance OF scorn and loath
ing at him.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-11-19
The Diagnosis.

Doctor-So you think you have in
somnia?
Spoiled Darling-Sure OF it, doctor:
can't sleep after o'clock in the
mOrning.-Detroit Free Press.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-11-19

Every boy thinks he has something
a circus really ought to have.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-11-19

A woman's eyebrows are seldom az
black an they are penciled-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13

addressed the operatives of the Pell City Manufacturing company in the school building on Factory hill. A large number of operatives were present, and gave close attention, although the speakers had to cut their remarks short in order to catch the night train to Birmingham. Both speakers seemed in fine fettle, and battle of wit ensued. The crowd roared with laughter at each telling shot, while the combatants fought gallantly. Argument was thrown to the winds as the orators hurled sarcasm and ridicule at one an- others heads while the crowd howled with delight. Standing over his small opponent Lusk tried to wither him, but the con gressman was not to be downed, and when the smoke of battle had cleared away the honors were about even. Both speakers kept the crowd laughing by their witti- cisms.
 The candidates will begin series of joint debates in Franklin county next week, opening at Russellville, and will be off the railroad most of the time dur ing the next two weeks. They went to Birmingham last night, and will go out on the Louisville and Nashville tomor- row at noon.
 Although fatigued by their vigorous campaigning the candidates are confident of victory, and are carrying on the fight with undiminished vigor. Both are fine orators and make very entertaining ad- dresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
PROBATION NEGRO
 CONTRACTS MUMPS
LITTLE NEGRO GETS SICK FIRST DAY AFTER HE IS SENT TO JAS. FAYETTE.

Country life seems to have had bad effect on one of Judge Feagin's little probation negroes. who was sent to Fay cite Wednesday afternoon. The little ne- gro developed the humps within a few short hours after he landed among the "sticks," and the first letter received by Judge Feagin regarding the condition of the little hopeful was to that eff feet The letter came to hand yesterday morning from James H. oswalt at Fay ette who received two of the negroes. The letter Is as follows:
 Judge N. B. Feagin, Birmingham, Ala:
 Dear Sir-The two little negroes ar rived safely They seem to be very well satisfied. One of them, however, developed humps this morning, Yours truly,
 JAMES II. OSWALT." Judge Feagin expects to hear today from the seven he sent away Friday. In all about twenty of the little negroes who have given the police so much trouble have been sent away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Little Daughter of MT. and Mrs. Beal
 Entertalns.

Yesterday afternoon Miss Magabel, the charming little daughter of MT. and Mrs. Hugh E. Beal entertained a large num- her of her young friends in honor of her thirteenth birthday. It was most enjoy able and novel party.
 The little hostess received many hand some presents. Those present were: Miss Alma Dearing, Miss Gertrude and Miss Katie Bodeker, Miss Fannie Graham, Miss Cecile Rotholz. Miss Maggie and Miss Joe Bodeker, Miss Luline Weaver, Miss Fannie Jacobs, Miss Lottie Mcintyre, Miss Annie Brodie. Miss Mary Belle Allen, Miss Flora Mae Mayberry Miss Ida Gingold. Miss Marie and Miss Elsie Brooks, Miss Susie Buchanan, Miss Grace Leach, Miss Aline Kennedy, Miss Ma bel Fenn. Miss Merle Baxendale' Miss Katie Hurie, Miss Ollie Evans Beal, Miss Hugh Ernest Beal. Miss Claude Osborn Beai. Miss Wilbur La Varre Beal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
DELAYED FIVE HOURS.
Southern Train Has Slow Trip From
 Pell City Here.

Southern passenger train No. 37 due here at 10:o5 last night was delayed five hours by a wreck between Pell City and Birmingham at the trestle over what Is known as Sinking creek
 A freight car was derailed and the track torn up for some distance. A wrecking crew was put to work driving in new spikes by the light of the iocomo- tive headlight and as soon as one rail was safely secured the trains was moved up a few yards. After several hours of this slow progress the way was finally clear and the train proceeded to the Wood lawn junction, where 1t was again delay ed about thirty minutes by congested traffic in the yards.
 Five hours was consumed in the trip from Pen City to Birmingham and a weary crowd of passengers finally got off at the Unioin station at half past two this morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
WILL MAKE INVESTIGATION.
Especial Committee Will Look Further
 Into Postoffice Af'-lrs.

Washington, March 12.-The special committee appointed by Speaker Can non to investigate the connection of members of the house with the post once department touching clerk hire and building leases, was in session two hours today, and adjourned until Mon- day. The work to be done was dis cussed, and also the procedure to be followed.
 While no investigation of the post office department proper is to be made, the acts and conduct of those officials of that department who transacted the business of members of congress, the. propriety of which has been ques- toned, undoubtedly will be scrutinized closely. The investigation also will disclose the author or authors of the indictment" report. When the com mittee begins the taking of testimony, it is said the press will be admitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
PERSONAL.

Paul J. Murphy of Anniston is registered at the Morris.
 George w. Warner of St. Louis is at the Colonial
 E. J. Thayer of Grand Rapids is at the St. Nicholas.
 James W. Lyons of Chicago is in the city.
 Dr. M. Thomas of Belle Ellen is at the Morris.
 c. W. Craigin of High Point, N. C., Is stopping at the Colonial.
 J. W. Packard of Johns Is at the St. M. J. Maloney of Tuscaloosa is regis tered at the Morris.
 W. A Camp of New Orleans Is at the Colonial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
OFFICER IS SHOT
 IN EYE BY NEGRO
w. A. KELLEY, A DEPUTY CONSTA- BILE, WAS TRYING TO ARREST THE NEGRO, WHO PROBABLY FATALLY SHOT HIM.

w. A. Kelley, a deputy constable at Blue Creek was shot and probably fatal ly wounded by a negro who was trying to resist arrest at Johns Friday night. One shot was fired and the bullet entered the eye of the constable and the wound may prove fatal. The negro escaped and though a posse has been in pursuit of him he has not yet been caught.
 Constable Kelley was brought to Bir- mingham yesterday and taken to St Vincents hospital, where an operation was performed on his eye. The physi- clans are doubtful as to his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Politics Causes Shooting.

Kansas City March 12.-A shooting growing out of the split in the ranks of democrats of Kansas City, occurred to- day when Cash Welsh, an adherent of the faction headed by George M Shelly for mayor, wounded Martin Crow, ser geant-at-arms at the convention being held by the followers of William T. Kemper also a candidate for mayor. The mayor quarreled at the door of the door of the Kemper convention hall, when Welsh shot Martin, causing a wound that may prove fatal. Welsh es- capped but was arrested later. Welsh Is a deputy and political worker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
TO GIVE SONG SERVICE.
One Will Be Held Tonight at the Fountain Heights Methodist Church.

A song service to secure funds with which to purchase a pipe organ will be given at the Fountain Heights Methodist Episcopal church tonight. The pro- gramme will be as follows:
 Opening Hymn-choir and congrega- tion.
 Prayer-Pastor.
 Gloria-Mozart-Cho Sole4 "The Last of My Sreams," Tre- yelyan-Mrs. J. M. Griffin.
 Unfold Ye Portals-Gounod-Choi Cornet Solo, Lost Chord-Sullivan--Pro R. Douthwaite.
 Duet. Sweet the Moments" Marks Mrs Griffin, MT. Lyon.
 Hymn. Selected-Choir and consrega- tion.
 Solo, ''The Palms"-Charles Herbert. Male Quartette-Members of choir. Anthem, "One Day Nearer Home"- Choir
 Talk by the Pastor-The Rev. F. w. Brandon.
 Hallelujah Chorus-Handel-By choir. Doxology.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Hoods Jdrsdparilld
 and PiiLS

Eradicate it, positively and absolute ly, This statement is based on the thousands of permanent cures these medicines have wrought.
 @My daughter had scrofula, with eleven sores on her neck and about her ears. Hoods sarsaparilla was highly recommended and abe took 1t and was cured. She is now in good health." MRS. J. H. JONES, Parker City, Ind.
 Hoods SarsaparlIla promises to cure and keeps the promise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
DEsERTER IS CAPTURED.
Sent to Atlanta to Be Delivered to
 United States Authorities.

Policeman Perkerson left last night for Atlanta with William T. Hoyt. deserter from the United tSates army. He will deliver the man to the commander of Fort McPhersor, near Atlanta. and will receive the reward which has been of tered.
 Hoyt was captured at Moundyille, Ala, by Policeman Baker. Yho followed nita to that place, He mas run nway from ne army once safate aud wes captured ln Birmingham, This time ae married | woman at Huntsviile He vas originally from Missouri;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
LARkIN's REMAINS FOUND. Small Portion Is Recovered From A.
 G. s. Wreck at keWanee.

A portion of the remains of Pat Lar kin. the engineer on the Alabama Great Southern train which was wrecked at Kewanee, Miss, several days ago. were brought to Birmingham Friday night, and yesterday were sent to Chattanooga, where the funeral will take place today.
 Only a small portion of the remains were recovered from the debris. They were placed in an elegant coffin, and sent to Chattanooga. Numerous floral offer inrs were sent to the undertaker's to go to Chattanooga with the remains, and a large number of offerings have been sent for the funeral there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
corteIyou Addresses Chicago Merchan

Chicago, March 12.-Secretary Geo. B. Cortelyou tonight was the guest of honor at banquet of the Merchants club. Fully three hundred merchants and manufacturers of Chicago and it's vicinity were present, and the address of the secretary upon Some Problems and Policies of the New Department" was received with approval.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13

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 If your water, when allowed to remain undisturbed In a glass or bottle for twen- ty-four hours. forms a sediment or set ting or has cloudy appearance, 1t Is eV- idence that your kidneys and blacder need immediate attention.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Yaneey LIter-ry Society.

At tho yancey soc;ety Trides he fol- lowing programme was carried out;
 ouotatloas iron. EraHklin by club. "s, Ftch sf Benjamin Franki.ns It4e.'' George cosklard. Franklin as 2 states mar, Roscse Chs rnolso gSan'dsr as ? Arthor." Burr, Blaekbaia rankin as q Scientist Wm.p9. K snig. Autobio- sraphy, Haryeyf Nr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
ycrofula
It is commonly inherited.

It is commonly lnnerlteu.
 Few are entirely free from it.
 Pale, weak, puny children are afflicted with it in nine cases out of ten, and many adults suffer from it.
 Common indications are punches in the neck, abscesses, cutaneous erup- tions, infamed eyelids, sore ears, rickets, catarrh, wasting, and general debility.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13

Building Permit.-Building Inspector Julian Kendrick has issued building permit to Ben Oldham to erect a one story frame dwelling on Avenue c, be- tween Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth streets, the same to cost when com pleted $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13

Mayor Drennen.-Mayor Drennen left yesterday morning for visit to points in Mississippi. He will be ab- sent from the city for several days, and during that time Alderman Harry Jones of the Eighth ward will act as mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Editor Hall in Washington.

Washington, March 12.-(special)-Edi- tor w. T. Hall of the Dothan Daily Sift- ings is in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
CITY ITEMS.

Bank CIearings.-The clearings of the Birmingham banks for the week ending yesterday were S1 ,437, ,22544, as against $1,234,746!46 for the same week last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13

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 5s Cottage St., Melrose, Mass, Dear Sir. January Il. 1904.
 Ever since I was in the Army had more or less kidney trouble. and within the past year it became so se- were and complicated that l suffered everything and was much alarmed my strength and power was fast leaV- ing me- l saw an advertisement of Swamp-Root and wrote asking for advice. began the use of the medi- cine and noted a decided improvement after taking Swamp Root only short time continued it's use and am thank full to say that I am entirely cured and strong. In order to be very sure about this. I had a doctor examine some of my water today and he pro- nounced 1t all right and in splendid condition.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
MANTLEs,

New stock. new designs. BIRMINGHAM PAINT & GLASS co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13


 Presbyterian Servlces.-Dr. A. l.. Phillips, formerly pastor of the South Highlands Presbyterian church, but who Is now in charge of the Sunday school work of the Southern Presby- terian church, will fill the pulpit at the Central Presbyterian church at Il o'clock this morning. This afternoon at o'clock Dr. Phillips will preach to the Presbyterian congregations of Bir- mingham at the First Presbyterian church.
 Engineering Association.-G. H. liar ris, superintendent of the street rail- way department of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, and Julian Kendrick, city engineer, re- turned yesterday from Memphis, where they went to attend the organization of the Engineering Association of tho South. The association Is composed of civil engineers of Birmingham, Nashville and Little Rock. c. M. In- gram of Nashville was made president; Julian Kendrick of Birmingham, vice. president, and H. M. Jones of Nasn- vile, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
CONDITION OF MRS.
 FAIR IS CRITICAL
WAS IN STREET GAR ACCIDENT IN ST. LOUIS WHILE TRAVELLING INcocNITo, AND RECEIVED sE- Rlous INJURIES.

St. Louis. March 12.-Mrs. Net tie Robbins cravens Fair, who contested the will of the late J. e. Fair. the California millionaire on the grounds that she was his legal wife, is reported to be lying in a critical condition at the Southern hotel as the result of injuries received several days ago in street ear collision. Mrs. Fair was unconscious when taken to the hotel and was unknown, her door key alone making known the fact that she was stopping av the Southern When she re- gained consciousness, she requested that the closest secrecy be maintained and that her identity be not revealed.
 pr. Berhens. house physician, states that her condition is dangerous. Mrs. Fair it is said recently came 10 St. Louis to visit her daughter, Mrs. H. B. Koh- Ter. She intended her visit as a surprise to her daughter, but on her arrival here found that Mrs. Kohler was very i'll. and therefore went to the Southern and did not make her presence known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13

Everything the office man needs. Largest exclusive retail station CTS in Alabama. DEW 5ERRY's.