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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11
RYAN IS ELECTED
GENERAL MANAGER
SEVERAL NEW STRUCTURES ARE
BEING ERECTED IN CORONA.
COMPANY is ADVERTISING FOR
MINERS AND LEADERS.

Corona, September -(5pecial.)-At 9
recent meeting of the directors of the
Corona Coal and Iron company. j. r.
Ryan was elected general manager of the
company and is now in full charge of the
operatives Of the company. The Corona
company is a Pittsburg company and
owns and operates mines here.
The lumber is being placed on the
ground for the new school building at
Corona, and one of the best school build
ings in Walker county will soon be under
way.
The swimming class at Corona is
progressing well, and many of the SWIM
mers are sorry to see cold weather set in.
Miss Sadie Carr has returned to Corona
preparatory to taking up her work in the
public school Monday, the 18th.
Quite party of Corona people are
going to St. Louis about September "a.
The electric light plant has been under
way for several days, and Is proving quite
a success. The Corona company is adver-
Using for 200 miners and 100 coal leaders
for their new No. mines at Corona.
Miss Johnnie Blaire is back from trip
to relatives in North Carolina, much to
the delight of her many friends in Co.
roma.
The Corona company is building a new
office at Corona, and will move into there
new quarters about October l.
The commissary of the Corona company
is beng enlarged so as 10 meet the de-
mands Of the increased trade Many new
people have moved here recently and
many more are coming, and the company
Is still advertising for miners and men.
The many friends of the polite and af-
fable desk clerk. Mr.. Hearn, regret to
learn that he has resigned his position az
chief clerk in the commssary and Will
leave for Mississippi in few days.
AT the annual meeting of the superin-
tendents of the Corona Coal and Iron COM
pany, the "Old Reliable Richard Cain
Burk showed up as usual IN the lead both
in output and cost of production. Dick
is winner generally, but he has no time
to eat or drink ii he leads Corona No. in
1906 so says Capt. White Amett.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11
Local and General.

The news has leaked out in Selma IT
an approaching we'd'ls In Montgomery
on Thursday at the home Of the bride-to-
be which has been Kent exceedingly
quiet. The contracting pa,ties will be Mr..
Hamilton S. Boykin OF this city, who
travels out of New York, and Miss Annie
May Howe. a very charming young wom-
an of the capital city.
Mrs. r. e. l.. Neil, who has been at
the Selma infirmary for the past two
weeks, was able % return 10 her home
today.
At the Christian church In Birmingham
today will be solemnlzed a wedding of
two Selma young people. Their names
have been kept from the public.
Mrs. T. b. Turner and children have
returned from Pensacola where they have
been spending the last month.
One thousand two hundred and sixty
five bales of cotton were received in Sell
ma yesterday. the largest number Of The
season. and 1t is expected that today S
figures will reach the 1900 mark This
is an unprecedented number for this
early in the season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11
PRATT CITY BOARD
TO HAVE MEETING
ALDERMAN WILL BE ELECTED TO
FILL PLACE OF FORMER ALDER
MAN NEGAN-LlTTLEc CHILD
DROWNED.

Pratt City, September 1O.-(Special.)-
The mayor and aldermen will meet in
regular semi-monshly session Monday
night. The chief matter of business out
side of the routine will be the election of
en- alderman from the North Highlands
ward to succeed Alderman flanagan,
who has moved from the city.
The pay rolls and bills due for the
month of August will be audited and
paid. This being the first meeting night
in the month the city officials will read
their regular monthly reports.
1t is not known who the board will
rame as Mr.. Hannegan's successor. Sew
eral citizens have been mentioned but
the members of the council have not
given out anything relative to their choice
for the place.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11

The Birmingham News Both DIR. o. T.
Dozier and DIR. Byron Dosler are reliable
md experienced physicians and surgeons
who deserve the great success which has
been and Is theirs.
The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. Dozier &
Dozier are without doubt the best known
specialists in the SOUTH and their fame Is
due entirely to their great skill.
Age-Herald Drs. Dozier & Dozier's
long standing record and approved abli-
ties entitle them to the proud distinction
of standing at the head of their profess
sion.
Ensley Enterprise: Drs. Dozier & Dozier
are men az much learning. experience and
proven ability, and are famous for their
great skill.
Dixie Manufacturer: Drs. Dozier &
Dozier are regular graduates in every de-
partment of medical science and stand to-
day without peer in their special line
of practice.
Labor Advocate Drs. Dozier & Dozier's
reputation as specialists has overstepped
the bounds Of Alabama and is known
throughout the entire south.
The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot
add anything to the reputation Drs
Dozie & Dozier have already acquired in
the line of their profession, but we know
them to be brother Odd Fellows that can
be relied upon to carry out every promise
they make to those needing their services.
Mountain Home; The press of BrmIng-
ham and all over Alabama speak in the
highest terms of Drs. Dozier & Dozier as
physicians and surgeons and gentlemen,
and we have no hesltancy in recommend
ing them to our patrons
Meridian Star: Drs. Dozier & Dozier. of
Birmingham, are the most worthy and
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the reporters permission to write him up
at length. saying he would not object
A 12-year-old girl of w. +. Vaughan OF
Phenix City while i'll walked through a
window last night without injury. When
missed searching party started and
found her on high bridge several hun
dred yards from her fathers residence.
She had walked up. The girl was appar-
entity none the worse for her experience.
Miss idelle Kennedy of Girard was
thrown into commissions last night by the
fear that burglar had entered the house.
She heard a noise about the house, and
when her mother entered her room she
found her in serious condition. Her con-
oition is somewhat improved today
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11
chlIo Drowned in Bath Tub.

Blanch, the little 16-months-old child
Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Sheppard, was
drowned yesterday afternoon by falling
into wash tub filled with water. The
sad accident happened shortly after 8
o'clock and Is deeply deplored by all of
the friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Sheppard
Rlanch was an exceptionally bright lit
tie girl and the untimely manner of
her death makes the occurrence all the
more pathetic.
The little child had been left in another
room while the Rev. Mr.. Stokes was
engaged in prayer with the rest of the
family. 1t is supposed that she was
playing arounG the tub when she lost
her balance and fell in.
The funeral took place this afternoon
from the residence of the little girls par
ents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11
Pay Day Brings Business.

This being general pay day with most
OF the industries in the Bessemer district
the merchants and business men of the
city did rushing business and the streets
were crowded with people this afternoon
and tonight.
The companies that paid off today were
the Tennessee company at its mines on
Red mountain and Blue Creek and rolling
mills, the Woodward Coal and Iron COM
pany at its ore and coal mines, the Ala
hama Steel and Wire company at its Vir-
ginia mines, and the United States Cast
Iron Pipe and Foundry company.
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SAYS HE WILL HAVE
A GLORIOUS TIME
GOUB BEARD is lNcARCERATEp
ON CHARGE OF LUNAcY-YoUNG
LADY WALKS OUT OF WINDOW
WHILE ASLEEP.

Columbus, Ga, September 10.-(SpecialJ
They have got me, but l am going to
have a picnic of time" declared Goub
Beard, a prominent Girard, Ala, mer-
chant when placed in jail today on a
ra rs in the Girard Jail exciting the popu-
lation who thought the Jail was burn
ing down. He said he built the fire just
to clear out the mosquitoes. He gave
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11
Common Mistake.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Godfrey--I am sorry to hear that Squat
lop is in a bad way financially. What is
the cause of it?
Scorjel-As nearly as I can learn, he
has been trying to maintain an automo-
bile position in society on bicycle in
come.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11
PASSENGERS ARE SAVED.
Excursion Steamer In Potomac Col
ides With lumber Scow.

Washington, September 10.--A pos
sible loss of Ire y averted tonight
by the prompt action of Capt Pink
Hart of the excursion steamer River
Queen, having on board about two
hundred negro excursionists bound for
Indian Head, Md. The steamer ran
Into lumber scov- about four miles
down the Potomac and sustained in
juries which caused her to fill rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11
viii Be Heard tuesday.

The hearing of Editor w. Ii. Judson
of the Bessemer Weekly, charged by Ed
itor j. III. Williamson of the Workman
with alleged criminal libel, will come
up before Judge William jackson of the
Bessemer inferior court Tuesday morning
at 10 o'clock. The incident has created
considerable interest among the people
of this city and the hearing will proba-
bly, draw a large crowd
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11
Mrs. Hemans-"Unexpursated."

From Harpers Weekly.
A certain literary man relates the fol-
lowing incident: He was looking over
some new novels the other day in a
popular book store when nan approach
ed the counter at which he stood and adj
dressed the salesman. He spoke in a
low tone, glancing somewhat furtively
about him. "I-er-would like to see a
book that has been recommended to me
by a literary friend he said.
.'What is the title sr?' inquired the
clerk, politely.
''Why-er-I was told to ask for the
unexpurgated edition of the poems Of
Mrs. Hemans.'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11
Republican Rally.

The public is invited to attend the re-
publican rally at the Jefferson theatre
on next Thursday. the 18th instant, at S
o. clock D. m. This meeting will be ad-
dressed by speakers of national reputa-
ton.
The balcony will be reserved for ladies
and their escorts. 1t is especially desired
tina. the ladies attend. 9-10-St-su-we-th
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11
DELIGHTFUL Dance.

One of the most delightful events of the
season was the dance last night at the
armory given in compliment to Miss
Maud Allen of Montevallo. the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Carlisle. The armory
was tastefully decorated and the dance
was lead in capital style by Mr.. Henry
c. Brown assisted by Miss Allen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11
Personal and General.

Miss Alma Seay has returned from a
visit to Fernbank in Lamar county where
she has been visiting several weeks.
Miss Minnie Majors or Calera Is the
guest of Miss -eulah Young
Miss Julia McMurry of Cullman is the
guest OF Mr. and Mrs, X. C. McMurry
Miss Ethel Zuber wll leave next week
for Rome Ga, TO attend Shorter's col
lege.
Mr.. Cleveland Seay will leave the first
of next week for Charlottevill. Va, where
he will pursue the study of medicine.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11
GREAT INTEREST
IN The MEETING
Railroad Commissioners VIII
Come in Special Train
JNO. v. SMITH is PRESIDENT
Is Especially Anxious That the meet
ing In Birmingham Be Made an
Enjoyable Occasion for
the Visitors.

Montgomery, September ie-tSpecla'''-
The National Association OF Rah"as
Commissioners, which will be held IN Oh
bingham on the Is, 16 and II days u
November, 1904. will be of L ore thah VI
cinary interest. This association Is coni
posed of the members of the raliroae
commissioners of the several states nav
ing commissions, and the Interstate
c, mmerce commssi III.
The meeting in Birmingham Will be the
s-Ateenth annual meeting Of this associa-
ton, and 1t is expected that there VIII
be large attendance on this occasion.
At the last meeting of this association
in Portland, Me-, John v. Smith, presi-
oent of the Alabama railroad commission'
vas elected president, and it is upon his
Invitation that the meeting will be held
in Alabama
At this meeting outside of the address
of the president which will cover briefly
the matters to come before the associa-
tion valuable and instructive papers VIII
be read on the following subjects; Rate
making. uniform classification, grade
crossing classification of operating eN-
z, uses of electric railways, railroad tax
es and plans for ascertalring fair valu-
Sticn of railroad property, railroad
statistics, legislation, safety appliances,
delays attendant upon enforcement orders
of railway commissioners, and an adj
Dress from some prominent railroad oft
cisl.
Train Will Leave st. Louis.
A train with dining and observation cal
and five sleepers will be chartered In st
Louis at which point most of the commits
sioners will meet. Leaving st. Louis or
November ID the train will arrive at Biz
mingham on the morning of the 18th, anc
remain there for three days during the
annual session. Leaving Birmingham or
the evening of the 18th they will come t
Montgomery, arriving here about p. m
and remain until IL p. M; thence to Pen
sacola, Mobile, New Orleans and on t
Mexico City.
These annual excursions have proven o.
great benefit to the members of the asso
citation as 1t enables them to see all sec
lions of the country and to familiariz'
themselves with the various railway sys
TENS and the working of the differen
commissions of the several states through
which they pass. Since he has been OF
the commission President Smith has at
tended meetings of this association il
San Francisco, Charleston, and Portland
Me. 1t was at che last named place tina
he was honoreu by election as president
and he is very anxious that the members
of the association enjoy their stay II
Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11

| distinguished physicians in their line Of
practice In the state of Alabama.
Pratt City New Era: The publishers of
the New Era endorse and recommend Drs
Dozier & Dozier to the public as the most
reliable and worthy specialists of Ala
bama in their line of practice.
Admission Hot Blast: Among the most
noted and successful specialists in the
country are Drs. Dozer & Dozier They
have extended their business from year
TO year. and the patronage given to them
in the several surrounding states is most
gratifying. The Drs. Dozier are heightened
polished gentlemen.
Ensley Herald: Drs. Dozer & Dozier
are both men of high moral and INTEL
lectual worth. and enjoy the respect and
esteem of all who know them.
Masonic Guide: Drs. Dozier & Dozier
come from a family of prominent physi-
clans, and with their full store of medical
knowledge and their large experience in
the profession can be relied on to treat
disease In a most successful manner.
Cullman: Democrat: The editor of the
Democrat spent several hours In Drs
Dozier & Dozler's institute last Monday,
looking at the equipment. witnessing OPP
erations, etc The Drs. Dozler keep up to
the times. As quick as anything In medi-
cine or surgery Is demonstrated to be of
benefit to suffering humanity, they have
1t regardless of cost. Electricity is now
largely used in medicine and surgery.
especially In the treatment of chronic
diseases. The Drs. Dozier have all the
modern electrical appliances and give
the most scientific treatment. This in
stitute is an old established business.
having been in Birmingham for many
years. and can be depended on for hon
est professional treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11
MEM HAN CLAIMS
He WOULD HAVE
KILLED HIS BEST FRIEND FOR A
DRINK.
cRAVED WHISKY AS NO OTHER
MAN EVER DID.

Carried Bottle Ct Tonic In His Pocket.
When He Felt Like Taking a Drink
Took a Dose of Tonic-only Lost
Two Days From WorI<-Now Has
No Desire for Strong Drink of Any
Kind,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11
How a Prophccy came true.

From Paris L'Action.
Theodore Stavarche, living in the town
of Hermezin. near Jassy, writes a Buch-
Arrest correspondent, had his fortune told
sixty-five years ago by a gypsy, who said
that he would die by the bayonet.
He fought through the Russo-Turlzish
war was decorated for conspicuous brav-
cry at Plevna and Smarden, and never
received a scratch The other day, how
ever, at the age of seventy-five, he COM
mitted suicide with his grandson's bayo-
net. thus fulfilling the ancient prophe
cy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11

DR.. Louis Robinson asserts that the
aquiline nose is not merely imposing or
ornamental but is requisite to a full de-
velopment of the human voice.
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Cigarettes and Tobacco Injured Eye
siuht and Caused Catarrh.

Memphis, Tenn, Nov. III, 1899.
Mr. Chas. B. James, Memphis, Tenn.
Dear Sir:-Three weeks ago I completed
my course of treatment for the cigarette
and tobacco habits. Previous to taking
your treatment | was using from two to
three packages of cigarettes and chewing
a dimes worth of tobacco day. My
eyesight was almost ruined nay nerves
were shattered, my appetite was poor.
suffered from indigestion, / was consti-
pated and feverish. | had a hacking
cough and was constantly coughing and
splitting up tough black phlegm, had a
dull heavy feeling between my eyes. and
my nose seemed to be constantly stopped
u. my hearts action was sluggish, and
as result my circulation was poor, my
limbs often feenng benumbed. I suffered
with a kind of vertigo and a depressed
feeling, oftentimes I experienced a smoth-
ering sensation. | had lost considerable
flesh, had no energy and only weighed
one-hundred and twenty-five pounds
Since being cured l an not inclined to
procrastination; | have gained twelve
pounds; in flesh, enjoy a good appetite
ard refreshing sleep. my bowels are regu-
lar, my head has cleared up; I can now
breathe through my nose instead of my
mouth, as | was forced to do when u.s.
ing cigarettes; do not experience any
vertigo. my eyesight has been completely
restored; in. fact every organ of my body
has been invigorated and feel that am
now in normal condition. A full course
of your Tobacco Remedy did the work,
and while 1t only cost me So to be freed
from these habits, feel that the value
of the cure cannot be estimated. I be-
lieve your remedy will cure the tobacco
habit in any form, when taken strictly
in accordance with the directions on the
bottle,
Yours respectfully,
GEO II. HALST,
Specially Prepared Homo Remedies
For the cure of alcoholism, Drug Adj
dictions. Cigarette, Tobacco, and Snuff
habits will be furnisne., at the following
prices.
Full course for drunkenness. .S12. 30
Full course for tobacco habit. ~ 500
Full course for cigarette habit -. 500
Cost of specially prepared treatment
for drug addictions is dependent entirely
upon the age and PHYSICAL condition of
patient. kind and quality o, drug used,
how drug is used etc Literature and
testimonials and free samples furnished
on application.
Call at city office, No. AZ Poplar Street
or at Chas B. James private office, No.
IN Second Street, or address in confidence
James Old Homestead Sanatorium. or
Lock Box No. LOS Memphis. Tenn. 49,
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As an original stakeholder of the Penn
sylvania railroad, Col. William Davis of
Huntingdon, N. Y. uses a pass issued,
without limit in 1850.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11

The Age-Heraid Engraving Depart.
ment makes --ood cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11

The medical officer for Crewe says that
ten thousand children die every year
in England from measles alone.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-09-11

I have moved to 2223-2225
End Ave. two blocks east of
Q Id location. w. s. Brown.
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The Turkish minister of the navy IL
said to be worth $12,OOO,OOo. His salary lie
$500 a year
Svenska monitoren., 1904-09-02

sina armar. Han var radd for att
den ljufva synen skulle f~orsvinna.
- Jag ar beredd till OGDEN for att
blifva hos dig.
Hon log, frigjorde den arm, han
hade lagt ON hennes halls, pekade ned
mot jorden och SADIE:
- Sc dit ned! Du ar dod!
Han sag langt, langt borta / en-
m0rk, Oyster atelier sin liflosa kropp
och pa slit bleka anlete den halfopp-
ma munnen, som bildade EFT svart hal.
Den kropp han der sag tycktes honom
alldeles frammande. Men smart Dor
jade den f0rsvinna fran hans syn. bet
Illus, som omgaf honom, bar honom,
liksom driven af en- osynlig makt,
upp mot oandligheten.
Henryk Sienkiewicz.
Svenska monitoren., 1904-09-02

dr0jde / de langsta mere We
men slutligen b0rjade dol frysa a mat
tie ge seq opp / byn. Den forste dol
motto va Peter, men ha BILE hemla
f0rskrackt a trodde att han sau spo-
gen pa lysa dan. De hjalpte int att
Rosenqvest vinkade pau honom a ba
att han skulle vanta. Peter spraung
ofver falten a kom hem ma hjartat |
~halsgroben. Hemma satte han seq
forst a lasa | psalmbogen, men mar
int de hjalpte, tog han seq tvau kon-
jagare, a hjartklappningen slappte
honom. Emellertid kommo Rosen-
qvest a hans fru / sett 0mkliga till
stand tie Andreas pau Sonnena, som va.
min k0ttslige farbror, a der fingo dol
babe klar tie launs a mad a ada. Sin
den stonnen brigade Andreas a Ro-
senqvest bjuda hvarandra te seq pa
gille, te dess att Rosenqvest spelte
konkurs som sd tidt herrskab gor, a
flottade udomsogns.
Liza rasande geek de for Godtemp-
lar-Persson i sion. I ongdomen, mems
han sob, va han mayer och sau nd som
lent folk, men sen han bleet n0kte-
rist, hamnades den allvisa naturen a
ga honom EFT hull, sa han kunne int
gau tvau sti udan a STAMINA a pusta.
En- gazing va han ude ma batsman
Ramon a dro hvittling. Ude a sion,
just som dol som bast halade opp
hvittlingarne, tog batsman seq en- fe-
skasyb. Dau BILE Godtemplar-Person
arg, a der uppstod en- hedsig desputa-
ton ON brannvinets n0tta a forderf.
Men Godtemplar-Person orerade och
faktade ma armarna sa valdsamt att
han tog 0fverbalansen pa t0ften a
drasade i sion. De va stopp omojligt
a fau'en opp i bauden. TIE sest slo
batsman, som allri var raudvill, en-
lima ON Person onner och
rodde pa de viset i lam ma honom.
De va liasom en- stor pram eller pram
f0ljer i slab after skudan.
- Skolle de NIL inte va godt a ha
letta conjak tie de mona t~oddyvannet?
fragte bassman och skrattade.
Men Person svarte int udan bara
jamrade seq.
Dau dol komme i lam, hade han
int moet lifskraft qvar. F0rst sin
bassman Ramon halt iva syba len
qvecknade han te.
Sim dess har han emellertid allri
pau Observation-Disclosures prisat vannets
absolute notta.