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in the Valley Head high school. left for her home In Montgomery Wednesday, on account of declining health.
 A severe outbreak of smallpox Is report ed on Sand Mountain, about thirteen miles west of Valley Head. just over the line in Jackson county. It Is being in- vestigated by the proper authorities.
 The dwelling of Dr. Cornell. three miles west of here. was totally destroyed by fire on last Tuesday morning. None of the contents were saved except a sewing machine. The fire originated from a de- fective fue. There was no insurance.
 The building committee of the M. D. church. South, at this place. are wig orousy pushing forward their work. The removal of the building from it's present site. which is rather inconvenient of ac- cess. to the central part of town. opposite the Presbyterian church, Is contemplated.
 The Lahoosage Mining company are not working their full complement of hands in taking out coal now. but have redoubled their force on their branch rail- road which will connect with the Chatta- nooga Southern railroad at Menlo Ga. They expect to have their road completed and the last spike driven by the opening of spring.
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UNIVERSITY NEWS.
pr. Buchner's New Book on Kant Is
 Announced.

University, February 20.-(Special. )-Dr. Edward Franklin Buchner of the depart ment of philosophy and education has just received notice from his publishers, the Lippencott company of Philadelphia that the first edition of his new book The Educational Theory of Emanuel Kant, has gone to press and is now ready for sale The book constitutes volume 4 of the Ldppencott Educational series at includes a translation of kant's s other writings. The work brings together for the first time in the English language all the materials Kant has to offer on the general theme of education.
 Dr. Buchner has contributed in addition an extensive introduction dealing with the historical and scientific exposition and criticism of Rants educational theories The book should prove useful in the study of modern education by enabling students tc go directly to the writings on Kant in English.
 Manager D. H. Ellington has completed arrangements with the management of the Agricultural and Mechanical college of the Mississippi football team for a game next season to be played on the university campus, October 12.
 The arrival of the new baseball uni forms few days ago has precipitated lively discussion of the prospects for the present season. Each afternoon short preliminary practices are had. Regular training. however. will not begin until the first of next month. when Coach stouch will arrive and take charge of the work.
 President John w. Abercrombe will leave tomorrow for Atlanta, where he goes to attend the sixth annual meeting of the department of superintendence of the National Educational association, of which hep is. second vice-presidenty
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DIES FROM BURNS.
Young Lady of Florence Passes Away,
 After Much Suffering.

Florence, February O.-(Special.) Miss Elizabeth O'Neal, daughter of the Hon. and Mrs Emmet O'Neal of this city, died this morning at St. Joseph's hospital in Memphis from the effects of burns re- ceived December 26. She was standing in front of an open fire when her clothes became ignited and before her screams brought help she had been terribly burn ed. She was taken to Memphis and every thing possible was done to save her life, but after nearly eight weeks of ter rlble suffering death came on her 17th birthday.
 She was a granddaughter of the late Governor ONeal of Alabama and pos sessed beauty and personal charm to a marked degree and her tragic end has cast a gloom over the entire city. The remains will be brought to Florence for interment
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ular for the four positions, but that they will die fighting to prevent any man from going as a delegate who has ever bolted the democratic nominees. From the man. ner in which these people talk, they will be perfectly satisfied with any delegates who may be regular but they say that they can stand for the men who might bolt a nomination that is objectionable to them.
 There will probably be several hard fights for positions as district delegates. In the Second congressional district there are three candidates, Major R. E. Steiner of Montgomery and Messrs. Bonner of Wilcox and Farnham of Conecuh. There may be other aspirants.
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In a recent letter from 611 G street, S. w. Washington, D. G., this venerable gentleman says of Peruna:
 "I have tried Peruna after hav- ing tried in vain other remedies for catarrh, and can say without reservation that l never felt symptom of relief until had given Peruna the simple trial that its advocates advise. do not be- leve 1t has a superior, either as a remedy for catarrh or as tonic for the depressed and exhausted condition which is one of the ef- fects of the disease.v-Benjamin F. Hawkes..
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few connections around the producers no serious damage was done. The work of the plant was not delayed by the &C., cident The explosion occurred in one of the producers recently installed by the R. D. Wood company
 Vestry Calls New Rector.
 The vestry of St. Johns Episcopal church has called the Rev. De- ovies of Sheffield to fill the place made vacant by the resignation of the Rev. J. D. D. Hall, who has accepted the posi- tion of state chaplain of the convicts at Pratt City and Flat Top prisons. MT. DeOvies is a native of Tennessee, having graduated from Sewanee. He has served the parrish at Sheffield for the past three years and comes to this city highly re- commended.
 The members of St Johns consider themselves fortunate in securing the ser vices of MT. DeOvies. He will take charge of his new work on the first Sun day after Easter MT. Hall will remain in charge of St. Johns until MT. De- Ovies removes to this city.
 Real Estate Booming.
 Ensley real estate Is enjoying one of the livest booms it has had at any time during the past year. One prominent real estate dealer, in speaking of the mat ter, said that he had had more appuca- tions for lots in the past week than he had been able to fill.
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Mrs. Johnson Makes Address.

Huntsville February 20.-(Special)-Th children of the city schools were ad- dressed yesterday by Mrs. R. D. Johnson. vice regent for Alabama of the Mt. Yer non association, who explained that the purpose of the organization is to collect from all parts of the country relics of the revolution for exhibition at General Washingtons old home. Alabama will furnish one room and school children in every city and township will be asked to contribute nickle each to the fund.
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Strong and Vigorous at the Age cf
 Eiuhty-eiuht.

Rev. J. N. Parker, Utica, N. r. wrtes:
 "ln June 1901, l lost my sense of hear ing entirely. My hearing had been some what impaired for several years but not go much effected but that I could hold converse with my friends; but in June 1901, my sense of hearing left me so that l could hear no sound whatever. was also troubled with severe rheumatic pains in my limbs. I commenced taking Peruna and now my hearing Is restored as good as it was prior to June. 1901. My rheumatic pains are all gone. I cannot speak too highly of Peruna, and now when eighty-eig years old can say 1t has invigorated my whole system. Rev J. N. Parker.
 MT. W. B. Schnader. of Terre Hill. Pa. writes:
 "I got sick every winter. and had a spell of cold In February 1899, could not do anything for almost two months In December. 1s99 l saw one of your books about your remedies. Then I wrote to Dr. Hartman for advice. and he wrote that I should commence the use of Pe- runa, and how to take care of myself.
 T did not lose one day last winter that l could not tend to my stock I am sixty three years old, and I cannot thank you too much for what you have done for me,
 If you do not derive prompt and satis- factory results from the use of Peruna. write at once to Dr. Hartman giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman President of The Hartman sanitarium, Columbus. O.
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VIII Hold Impressive Service.

Anniston, February 20-(SpeciaL)-One of the most impressive services of the Presbyterian church will be held at the Second Presbyterian church, corner Of Brown and Fifteenth streets, tomorrow morning at II o'clock. At that time the additional elder and deacon will be or dained by the laying on of hands of the session of the church, and thus set apart to the office to which they have been elected. At a congregational meeting J. B. McClurkin was elected a ruling elder and A. V. New deacon of this church.
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Social and Personal.

The. Rev. J A. Hendricks, pastor of the First Baptist church, is confined to his room by illness.
 MT. W. R. Lee left this afternoon for Brewton for a weeks visit
 MT. w. R. Lowery has removed his residence from wylam to Pratt City.
 Mrs. James Reagan is confined to her room by illness.
 R. L. Hassler who has been seriously i'll for the past ten days, is on the road to recovery.
 Dr. W. L.. Jones left today for Inde- pendence to visit relatives.
 MT c. D. Comstock is having his home remodeled.
 MT Wallace Poole of Independence is visiting his uncle. MT. R. M Call
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 Social and Personal.

MT. Thomas Taylor, Frank Sadler and John West of Monticello, Fla. were visit ing MT. D. B. Bird yesterday.
 MT. J. F. Kent, superintendent of the rolling mills at Bessemer, was in the city a few hours yesterday.
 Mir. James R. Charpe of Nashville is visiting frineds in the city.
 MT. J. H. Perkins has been carried to the infirmary of Brown & McLester at Birmingham, where he was operated on for appendicitis. His many friends hope that he will have speedy recovery.
 Mir. w. R. Womble. who was clerk uf the Carol hotel of Baltimore. which was destroyed by fire, is visiting Ensley friends.
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DAT b COttE IS puTeiy vegetable and contains no harmful drugs; it does not constipate; 1t is a most val uable and effective tonic; if is a stimulant to digestion rand awakens the torpid lliver, putting the patient Into the very best receptive state for the work of the restorer of the kidneys. It repairs the tissues, soothes inflammation and irritation, stimulates the enfeebled or gans and at the same time healts them. It builds up the body, gives it strength and restores energy and vigor. Sold by all druggists,
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ISAAC BROCK, citizen of McLen- Il nan county, Texas, has lived for IA
 years. In speaking of his good health and extreme old age, MT. Brock says:
 "Peruna exactly meets all my require ments. It protects me from the evil eff fects of sudden changes; 1t keeps me in good appetite it gives me strength; is keeps my blood in good circulation. I
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N M PIKE ROAD
 IS NOW FINISHED People Along the Route Are
 Greatly Elated TRAVERSES RICH SECTION Extends More Than a Mile From Pratt City and Is Great improvement. Commercial Club Working
 for Industries.
TRAvERSES RICH SECTION

Pratt City. February 20. Especial. )-The new pike road connecting Pratt City with Birmingham and connecting the Jasper road with the Tuxedo route is about completed The people along the pike are elated and are praising the board of revenue for having granted them this highway to Pratt City and Birmingham.
 The movement was affected through the Commercial club of this city, which prevailed upon the board of revnue to take action. Although the greater DOT tion of the road is outside the corporate limits of the city it will serve as medium to advance the trade of the Pratt City merchants.
 The new thoroughfare is over a mile in length. It is the extension of the First street road and has its terminus in the Tuxedo road. It extends south along the eastern city lines of this town. The territory through which the pike passes is thickly populated and is one of the best sections in the valley. The board of revenue has had a substantial iron bridge built across Village creek. where the new road crosses the stream.
 Working for Industries.
 The Commercial club. through its presi- dent Mayor E. J. Hudnall, is working strenuously at present to secure several new industries for Pratt City. While the club will not give out anything it is understood that one very important in dustry is assured for this city. In the past the club has done some very ef-fec- tive work in the industrial advancement of the city and if it's projects now on foot are carried out the city will have several new and important industries be- fore many months.
 Many Building Permits Issued.
 During the month of February City Clerk Donaldson has issued permits for the erection of nineteen houses that are to be used as residences.
 Firemen Enjoy "Smoker.v
 The members of the Pratt City voluu- teer fire department enjoyed a delightful smoker" tonight at the city hall In ad~ dition to the interesting programme that was carried out and refreshments, a handsome gold watch was presented to Charles Valley of No. 1 shaft, who was successful in the contest between the as sistant mine foremen at the fremen' s bazaar held in the city during the first week of February. The speech of pre- sentation was made by Alderman James A. hlrk Tn most happy manner. It will be recalled that this was one of the most interesting contests of the bazaar and the race was at times very spirited Hugh Lynch of Shaft No. 1 was close second in the contest, "Sonny Jims" to Appear Sonny Jim" the theatrical company that Is composed of Pratt City talent, will make tour of the district sometime s,,& &l.- rf.t.- will be at Woodlawn, where the trope will give a performance under the aus pices of the Woodlawn Volunteer Fire department The troupe will give a min strel performance which has an excellent cast.
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VALLEY HEAD NEWS.
Smallpox Breaks Out-Residence De
 stroyed by Fire.

Valley Head, February 2O.--(Special)- Miss T. Lou owen of Owenton, Ala, who has for the past two weeks been visiting Miss Carry Davenport. left for home last Wednesday.
 Miss Mary Motley. an assistant teacher
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WORK BEGINS ON
 ELECTRIC LIGHTS B. R. L. & P. Co. is Fulfilling
 EnSley Contract WILL START ON SEWERS Material Has Arrived and Contractors VIII Soon Begin operations-Ex- pIosion at Steel Plant Does
 But Little Damage.
WILL START ON SEWERS

Ensley, February 20-(Special.) )-Work was commenced today on the electric lights that are to be put up in various portions of the city by the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company. Ac- cording to an agreement between the company and the mayor and aldermen, nine arc lights are to be installed. The poles are being put in position, the work of wiring will be pushed rapidly to com- will be well lighted.
 At the same time the contract was made with the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company relative to furnishing the city electric lights, the company also agreed to lower the Twentieth street grade between Avenues F and G that was raised when the company was building the South Ensley car line. It is stated that in few days the company will put a large force of men at work on the grade carrying out its part of the con- tract
 Will Begin Work Soon.
 J. E. Hollingsworth and Zuber & Co, who have the contract to build the new sanitarium and storm sewerage systems. are making preparations to commence work. Mayor Scott has signed up the contract with MT. Hollingsworth and Mir. Zuber as instructed by the council.
 Material has been purchased and the engineers are making surveys and setting off stakes for the proposed sewers. Ground will probably be broken within the next week. According to contract the work must be completed in eight months from March 1.
 Installing Blowing Engines.
 Out of the eighteen improved blowing engines to be installed in connection with furnaces of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company, six will soon be in op- eration. Two of the engines have already been connected with the No. 1 furnace and are working very satisfactorily. Two others have been completed and will be connected with No. furnace as soon as 1t Is finished Two other engines are in course of construction and will be in operation in few days. The new Mesta vertical blowing engine has decided ad- vantage over the old horizontal blowing engines in the manufacturing of iron. The air pressure afforded the furnaces by the Mesta engine is almost double the amount furnished by the old styled engine.
 It is stated that the Tennessee com- pany is contemplating having the Mesta engines installed in connection with all of It's furnaces.
 Explosion StartIes Citizens.
 At an early hour this morning an ex- plosion in one of the gas producers at the steel plant that shook every house in the city, With the exception of breaking
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 Write in confidence to our doctors for free advice and counsel about your own counsel about your own health or the health of your family. Medical booklet free. Address
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have come to rely upon it almost entirely for the many little things for which l need medicine.
 When epidemics of la grippe first began to make their appearance in this country 1 was sufferer from this dis ease.
 "I had several long sieges with the grip. At first I did not know that Pe- runa was a remedy for this disease. When I heard that la grippe was epidemic ca tarrh, I tried Peruna for la grippe and found it to be just the thing. "-Isaac Brock.
 Pe-ru-na Used in the Family for Years.
 Mrs. E. West. 1s7 Main street Menasha, Wis. writes. We have used Peruna in our family for number of years and when I say that it is a fine medicine for catarrh and colds. I know what l am talking about. I have taken it every spring ana fall for four years and 1 find that 1t keeps me robust, strong with splendid appetite, and free from any ill., ness. A few years ago it cured me of catarrh of the stomach. which the doc tors had pronounced incurable am very much pleased with Peruna. l am ST years old. Mrs. E. West.
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Established 1sss. GELDERs' RESTAURANT.

110 North Twentieth Street Lunch from 12 m. to 2;30 D. m.
 MENU.
 SOUP
 Oyster Gumbo. ?.
 BOASTS. Prime Ribs of Kansas Steer, Dip Gravy. Roast Turkey. Sage Dressing.
 RELISHES.
 Queen Olives.
 ENTREES. Rice Coquettes Vanilla Sauce. VEGETABLES. Potatoes in Cream. Sugar Corn. French Peas. String Beans.
 DESSERTS. Strawberry Gelatine. Cream Cake.
 DRINKS. Coffee. Tea. MIX. 25 Cents.
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IA COMRADE OF GENERAL GRANT Says: "I Do Not Believe Pe-runa Has a
 Superior for Catarrh.'
Peru>na is a Catarrhal Tonic Es> pecially Adapted to the De- clining Powers of
 Old Age

In old age the mucous membranes be- come thickened and partly lose their func- tion.
 This leads to partial loss of hearing, smell and taste, as well as digestive dis turbances.
 Peruna corrects all this by It's specific operation on all the mucous membranes of the body.
 One bottle will convince anyone. Once used and Peruna becomes a lifelong standby with old and young.
 Mrs. F. E. Little. Tolona, H.. writes: II can recommend Peruna as a. good
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Traveler At Seventy>One. Years of Age.

a year, and also a cough. Now my cough is all gone. and all the distressing symptoms of catarrh of the stomach anG bowels have disappeared. I will recom- mend 1t to all as a rare remedy. I am so well I am contemplating a trip to Yellow Stone Park this coming season. How is that for one T years old7''
 In q later letter she says. "I am only too thankful to you for your kind advice and for the good health that I am en- toying wholly from the use of your Pe- runa Have been out to the Yellow Stone National Park and many other places of the west. and shall a1wRys thank you for your generosity."- F. E. Little
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Explosion startIes Citizens.

At an early hour this morning an ex- plosion in one of the gas producers at the steel plant that shook every house in the city, With the exception of breaking
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"warner's Safe Cure is the most reliable and therefore the cheapest medicine man can use who is suffering with kidney and bladder trouble. Several years ago I got a good drenching while out In the rain and 1t was several hours before could change my clothes. The result was that 1 caught severe cold, which laid me up for weeks, and finally settled in inflammation of the bladder Only those who have had this disease can know what I suffered. At times it seemed that I must scream with pain was a physical wreck and unfit for the duties of life. Ine doctor could not help me, and found no relief anywhere until took Warner Safe Cure It Is highly praised but not half is said. It is so different from the other medicines it seems that l must tell every sick man, "stop spending your money on useless medicines and take Warmers Safe Cure It cured me with in II weeks and I have not had particle of trouble since. l am strong and well and in perfect health today JOHN Mo RAN, 671 Washington St., Boston, Mass.
 Treasurer Woodmen of the World.
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q make no apology to the medical pro- fession nor to the medical societies to which have the honor to belong, in com ing out openly and commenting Warmers Safe Cure. I am justified in stating that there is no known remedy that can equal 1t in curing kidney and bladder troubles.
 Fully fifteen years ago l tested it's value first, and in a case of Bright's Disease, when 1t seemed to me that the patient must die, l had tried the usual forms of treatment on the case, and in time they wore themselves out and the disease gain ed rapidly. I came to use Warmers Safe Cure as a last resort and with the most gratifying results. Under careful treat ment and nursing six bottles absolutely cured my patient.
 have no need to tell you that have employed your medicines ever since in my practice and with the most gratifying results The herbs used in your prescrip- tion are known to the medical profession and the medicine is well regarded and gen. erally used by doctors when kidney or bladder affections are shown to be pres entH S. S. GARST, M. D., Clifton, S. c. Ex-President Ashland University, Ash land Ohio. and Member U. s. Medical As
 Sociation. October g. 1903.
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m e q sin for chronic catarrh of the stomach and
 bowels. I have been troubled s Q rel y with ft for ovor
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Knox and Johnston Mentioned.

In addition to these the names of the Hon. John B. Knox of Calhoun and for mer Governor Joseph r. Johnston of Jefferson are also mentioned. It is also pointed out that since 1t has for several years been the practice to elect the state chairman as a delegate from the state at large. that naturally one of the places will go to Chairman Mallory.
 That there is to be fight seems the only thing certain. The Bryan men say that they have no candidates in partic-
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Working for Industries.
Many HuiIdinq Permits Issued.

During the month of February City Clerk Donaldson has issued permits fol the erection of nineteen houses that are to be used as residences.