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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27

WANTED-All the people 10 know that
 Waterbury Drug Co.,, corner East Main and Spring streets, is the best and cheapest place. to buy drugs and medicines of all kinds. Special inducements 10 cus- toners. besides Green Tracing Stamps with every purchases
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27

WANTED-To move your furniture a. reasonable pricess Also severai fIrstf class turnouts to lot. double CT single rub beF tires of all desosipticns. A. M. Larson livery and trucking stabie. corner Water and North Elm streets. Main office 8l South Main street. fslaphone 253-4.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
FOR RElg.

IOR .RENT-Nicely furnished front + room. all new furniture, for one or two gentlemen. Inquire at Democrat of- flee. 7-25-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27

ITo RENT--0ne large room in the Ho-
 lohan block, now occupied by Forbes Music House. Also one Hal of six rooms All modern Improvements. P. Hciohan, l4o South Main street. 7-25-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27

ITO RENT--A tenement of $ rooms, l4s I Bishop street. 7-26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27

T ,OST-Meerschaum pipe on July IS, be- l1 tween South Main street and West Side dilL Reward If returned to this office.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27

r .ADY CANVAS SSERS wanied to sell ar
 II tlces used in every household daily. SIS a week easily made by energetic per son. Address Box I94, Waterbury Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
Must Know How

He cannot be sovereign who will not s4rve.-Ch Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
Thirty to tha Mila.

1E141 Ly tu tfK5 NLII0s Telegraph posts along a railway ara -~sapged 30 to the mile
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
POPULAR PENNY. WORD ADVS
WHDYED.

WANTED-Al democrats In Waterbury
 " to take their lady friends to dance at Hamilton Hall. Friday night, July zo. Bus will meet trolley at end of line. 7-26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27

WANTED-A high-class salesman for
 Connecticut; commission basis. Must give references and ho hustler. Give full particulars in first letter. Ad- dress Box 334, New Haven. Conn. 7-2l-5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27

ITO RENT-Tenement of rooms, all
 I modern improvements. Apply COT. Hill and Burton. 123-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27

ITO RENT-TwO flats in. Fitzpatrick $
 l block. at sf1e corner of East Main and Wall streets. Apply at Fitzpatricks drug store. 7-2o-3w
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27

MlDSUAAMER BAZAAR will open for
 III the benefit of St. John of the Cross Thursday, July 2e, g and 30, 1904, at Town Hall Middlebury, Conn. 7-27-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27

WANTED--Efousekeepefs to call and
 see our line of new and second hand Furniture, Stoves Clothing. Shoes. etc. Special prices on Iron Bedsteads, Springs and Mattresses, Bedsteads, $2 o8: Springs. $f.99; MastFesses. $f.9e. Abra- ham Cohen. 246 Bank sh 5-23-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
FOR SELE.

EOR SALE-C Co-Cart. nearly new. App I ply at 100 High street. 7-26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
LATE WANTS.

IT OST-Silk umbrella. with pearl handle.
 L lost on road between Cheshire and Waterbury. by way of Woicott. Finder please leave at Dem ocraf office. 7-27=9
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27

EOR RENT-Shore cottage at Fort Trum. II bull Beach for month of August Con- tains 10 rooms, is new. all furnished and rent is SIS. Inqufre 22l Bank street.,
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27
IT. 8 FOLLY

to pay rent when you can buy twos family house of eleven rooms for $3,OO0 with payment Of only $500 down. Rents for $25 per month: or, IF you had building lot that you would like to turn in as part payment Oh the place. This is a good chance te sell your lot and buy house.
 J, T. PEIEIAN.
 F BanK Street TKrs ssevAtoE-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-27

WANTED--Men or women local repre-.
 " sentafives for a high class magazine. Large commissioias. Cash pfIEes Writo J. N. Trainer. 80 Eass Wash4ng4ea square. New York. N. '. 2<featf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
PUBLIC
 MEN WERE HERE Congressman Bankhead Spent Yesterday in Birmingham. POLITICS MUCH DISCUSSED Colonel Bankhead Left Last Night for Jasper, Where He and Captain
 Hobson Will Have a
 Joint Debate Today.
POLITICS MUCH DISCUSSED

Puhlic men from all sections of Ala bama dropped in to Birmingham yester- day and politics was the theme or the hour. One of the most conspicuous ngures observed on the streets was that or Coi John H. Bankhead, congressman from the sixth Alabama district who Is just now having a lively tilt with Capt. Richmond P. Hobson. the former naval officer.
 Colonel Bankhead looks none the worse for wear as a result of his joint debates with Captain Hobson and laughed heartily when reminded of the sharp thrusts the two debaters had made at each other He left last night for Jasper, where he meets Captain Hobson today and though he made no definite statements his con- versation gave the impression that some thing lively would be doing.'
 Among the prominent public men from counties outside of Jefferson who called to see Colonel Baknhead yesterday were Judge Mobley and Edward Meredith, of Greene county; Charles H. Allen of Sum- ter, NJ. B. McCollum of Jasper, who is here attending United States court and Charles E. Waller of Hale, former speak CT of the Alabama house of representa- tives and at one time a formidable can didate for governor. Alfred Tunstall of Hale. late speaker of the lower house, and George w. Jones of Montgomery. were al- so here.
 The gathering of these well known Ala bamians was accidental but when several of them were observed in conversation at the Metropolitan hotel it was the general impression that an important conference had begun. Frying reporters ascertained. however. that each little cluster of these visitors was talking about different sub ject. Some talked railroad commission, some talked Hobson and Bankhead. and others satisfied themselves with dropping down to county affairs.
 Several Birmingham citizens went to Jasper last night to hear the joint debate between Colonel Bankhead and Captain Hobson this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Smallpox Under Control.

c. Wheeler, county health officer, has reported to the city council that the small pox contagion Is now thoroughly under control. Only twenty-nine patients are confined in the pest house and there has been no deaths in several weeks. The Dallas mill sewer, constructed from Huntsville to Dallas, at a cost of s7000, has been completed and is now in use John Monteith's heirs have made appli- cation to the city council for a fran chise for a telephone company. The mat ter is in the hands of the executive com mittee of the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
MEARS APPOINTED.
Cashier Promoted to Freight Agent for
 Central Railway.

J. w. Mears has been appointed freight agent in Birmingham for the Central of Georgia railway, to succeed Col. A. H. Stevens, resigned. The appointment was announced yesterday by Superintendent Crawford of the Columbus and Birming- ham division of the road while he was in Birmingham.
 MT. Mears has been with the Central for about ten years and for the past five years has been cashier at the freight house. He is considered well qualified for his new duties. During the recent ab- sence of Col Stevens MT. Mears acted as agent.
 Col. Stevens resigns on account of his i'll health and has asked to be relieved on March 10. He will seek dry climate. hav- ing accepted position as traveling rep resentative for the state of Texas for the Travellers Insurance company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Campaign of Salvation Army Comes to
 close-Ten Recruits.

The seven days campaign of the Sons of Thunder of the Salvation Army comes to an end tonight. The last services will be led by Staff Captain John Berriman of Atlanta, who has been in charge of the campaign. After the regular services tonight ten recruits will be received into the rank of the local Salvation Army corps and in addition to this little girl will be dedicated to the church. The public is cordially invited to attend the last meeting of the campaign. Captain Berriman will take for his subject, 'The Real Thing
 The services last night were largely at- tended. Captain Berriman led, his sub feet being, "A Kiss in the Dark"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
CONVENTION CALL
 BY REPUBLICANS
REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE NINTH CONGRESSIONAL Dls- TRlcT WILL MEET IN BIRMlNG- HAM, AT NOON, MARCH 10.

The republican executive committee of the ninth congressional district met yes terday in the office of Maj. w. Fl. Hunter and issued a call for a district convention to be held in Birmingham at noon on March 19.
 J. w. Davidson chairman of the com mittee, presided over the meeting
 The basis of representation was fixed the same as that fixed by the state com mittee. as follows: From Jefferson. 16; from Blount, '; from Bibb, 3, and from Perry 1.
 The following resolutions were adopted without opposition:
 Resolved by the republican executive committee of the ninth congressional dis trict of Alabama, That the Hon. Theo- dore Roosevelt is herby endorsed for re- election as President of the United States
 ''2 That c. S. Scott of Montgomery, be endorsed for national committeeman from Alabama.
 ''3 That J. O. Thompson Is requested to become a candidate for state chairman. and that we hereby pledge to him our support and the use of every honorable means to secure his eection'
 The republicans will nominate candi- date for congress in the ninth district, but it will be little other than a formali- ty, in the opinion of many. as the party has been much divided of late.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
PERSONAL.

The many friends of J. H. Loveman, of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, will be pleased to learn of his speedy convales- cense from an operation for appendicitis. MT. Loveman expects to be able to re- turn to business Monday morning.
 E. w. Story of Tuskegee is visiting the family of MT. and Mrs. A. B. Vandegrift
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
PATTI WILL SING
 HERE THIS MONTH
CONTRACT SIGNED FOR HER TO BE AT BIJOU THEATRE, SATuR. DAY NIGHT, MARCH 19-scALE OF PRICES NOT ANNOUNCED.

A contract has been entered into by Robert Grau of New York and Jake Wells for the appearance at the Bijou theatre on March l9 of Adelina Patti. The contract was made yesterday and notice was sent to Birmingham that the agent of Mir Grau would be in Birmingham at once to make all the arrangements.
 March 19 comes on Saturday night, and the -Dunne-Harlan company IS booked to appear at the Bijou on that night, but MT. Wells cancelled his con- tract for that night, and will play Patti instead. Details of the prices for the night have not been made, but will be an- nounced in the next day or two.
 The Bijou is one of the largest theatres in the south, and is probably capable of holding as many people as may desire to hear the famous singer, who states that this will be her last appearance before the public.
 The proposition was made by repre- sentative of MT. Grau several days ago, and was taken up with MT. Wells who finally agreed to cancel his Bijou con- pany for that night in order that Patti could appear here. It is probable that some arrangements will be made for ex- cursions into Birmingham or at least re- duced railroad rates for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Southern Iron committee.-Mat. W
Marrlaae Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday: Patrick Calliman of Birmingham to Miss Christine Theopold. R. w. Harding of Porter to Miss Mary Hood, J. M. Burrel of Ensey to Miss Ollie Crawford William Rutledge of Pratt City to Miss Hattie Nall. W. E. Snow of Birmingham to Miss Willie Turner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Attorney staIIlnas, Araument.

Attorney Stallings for the state opened the argument. The attorney began by say
 ing the defense would evidently lead the court to believe that the defendant was drunk at the time the shooting occurred, and was therefore incapable of forming an intent to commit murder. But on the other hand said MT. Stallings, "the state has made out case of murder in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03

one hour to one hour and half for each side. This was done.
 The arguments were heard in the first division of the criminal court room the docket of this court for the day having been cleared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03

higher grade The plea of drunkenness was not set up at first by the defense. The first line of defense, which was later abandoned, was that a fight occurred In the street near the barroom, and that two men followed the defendant into the place: that a scuffle or difficulty ensued in there. and that a man Inside the bar room drew a derringer-not a pistol-and fired, killing Bsnholzer who all agree was an innocent bystander."
 The attorney paid his respects to Wit nesses Willis Brewer, Jr.. and George T. Howell, who were introduced by the defense saying their testimony had been impeached.
 Attorney staIlings said that all of the evidence in the case went to show that Shugart was entirely conscious at the time of the shooting; that he pulled his pistol as he left the place. by the side door. and fired it, to keep anyone from retarding his egress in his efforts to es- cape arrest. He said the defendant had the power to discriminate as to how to take care of himself.
 He said that the higher courts have held that a man must be in state of stupifacation before he can hide behind the plea of whisky Turning to Attorney Allen, he said: You have quit your de- fense. When young Stratford, the deputy, was on the stand you did not ask him about shugart. his friend, being in state of stupifacation."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
CITY ITEMS.

Lecture.-The Rev. Marvin R. Heflin will lecture for the benefit of the Junior Epworth League tomorrow night, at o'clock, at the Eleventh Avenue Meth odist church, corner Eleventh avenue and Nineteenth street. South. Subject. Passing of the Old and the Coming of the New"
 Epworth League.-The executive committee of the Birmingham District Epworth League will meet at the First Methodist church next Wednesday. March g, to arrange a programme for the District Epworth League conven- tion, which convenes at the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church April IT. President R. F. Lovelady urges a full attendance of the committee.
 Southern Iron Committee.-Maj. ". A. Moody, manager of the southern iron committee, left last night for Gin cinnati, where he goes to attend the meeting of the committee which will be held there today. It is stated that it Is not likely that any changes will be made in freight rates as far as iron and steel products are concerned. The southern classification also meets In Cincinnati today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03

and I cannot believe that the attorneys for the prosecution are responsible for this. The defense has not resorted to tactics of this kind. If we had, what would have become of the testimony of J. F. McPherson and W. E. Knox, two witnesses for the state? l have too much charity in me, however, to believe for one instant that all conflicting testimony is a fit subject for prosecution for per- jury. People who live In glass houses should be very careful how they bom- bard their neighbors."
 Attorney Allen referred to J. II. Wor- rell, witness au the preliminary, as the man with the derringer,' comparing him with the man with the iron mask" ''the man with the hoe" and .'the man on horseback, in fiction. In closing his argn- ment the lawyer said: There has never been a case in the history of the state of Alabama where a man was as drunk as the defendant was at the time of the shooting, that was sent to the galows for taking the life of another"
 Court adjourned for dinner shortly after F o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Attorney Charles G. Brown.

When court met for the afternoon ses- sion at o'clock the closing argument for the defense was made by Attorney Charles G. Brown.
 MT. Brown said that unfortunately. on account of the absence of MT. Bell who is in Texas trying a case, and the illness Of Attorneys Morrow and Bradley all of whom represented the defense, and that at the request of the father of the de- fendant whom he respected highly, that he was called upon to close the case. This case is not one to be tried upon the mistakes of the attorneys at the pre- liminary hearing, if any were made then. It is a serious matter both to the state and the defense, It was indeed unfor- tunate that Mr. Banholzer, whom I learn was a reputable citizen, met his death.
 "The defendant bears an excellent char acter, the witnesses tell you, but unfor- tunately he became acutely drunk. Ban holzer was shot and afterwards died. The constitution of the United States and of the state of Alabama says, however, that every man Is entitled to bail. except for capital offenses where the proof is evil ueil UT the pTeSuIupllOD ls great The courts have held that while drunkpess does not excuse homicide. still it can assist in the determination of the degree of the homicide. This means that drunk ness will not present defense for a hom- icide."
 The argument of Attorney Brown. while not very lengthy, was regarded as quite eloquent, and he held the close attention of the many spectators who were in the court room at the time.
 Solicitor Heflin.
 The last argument in the case was made by Solicitor Hefin for the state He said in his preliminary remarks that the law in the case was plain, but that the facts were to be considered carefully
 "The other side has set up three lines of defense. At first the defense set up by them was not guilty; the second was self-defense, and the third was drunken ness and Responsibility. Now if 1t --~-~---~-~---~-~-~-~--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
THE WEATHER

Washington, March 2.-Following is the forecast for Alabama: Showers Thurs day; Friday fair. decided colder; fresh to brisk south winds becoming northwest arlN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Noise Nuisance.

The special committee consisting of Mayor Drennen, City Engineer Kendrick and Alderman J. R. Copeland, appointed to abate the noise nuisance on Twenty first street between Third and Fourth avenues, reported that the block would be paved with bitumlnous macadam at a cost of about $l5Oo Also that the portion between the car tracks not be repaved, as there was practically no passage of wagons over that part.
 Alderman Heidt reported for the. light and telephone committee that it had rec commended that no more arc lights be in stalled until after November l. 1904. on account of the city finances. The report was adopted He explained that there ---~--------------~----- -
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Weather Report.

Birmingham, Wednesday, March Z During the past twenty-four hours ram has fallen in eastern Texas, central Ms sissippi, northern Alabama, northern Georgia and the Carolinas, while light snow is reported from New England, New York and scattered points in the nortn- west
 A storm center has developed in the central Missouri valley and reaches south to Texas; as it moves eastward 1t will probably cause rain in this state tomor- row. Continued warm weather prevails in all the gulf states.
 Weather Conditions.
 Temperature and precipitation as re- ported by the weather bureau for select ed southern stations during "A hours end- ing a. m.:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
THIN FOLKS

Should know that perfect digestion and assimilation of the food is the first essential to the putting on of solid flesh. Persons who have a weak stomach and suffer from Dyspepsia, h. digestion and Constipation are always thin, because they fail to derive prop CT nourishment from their food. Try Hostetter's Stomach Bitters at once. It will strengthen the stomach, per feet digestion and build up firm. solid flesh. 1t never fails.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Question Answered.

'I would not say the man was drunk to stupification. Complete stuphcation is accompanied by paralysis. There are dif- ferent degrees of intoxication. When the state of stupifcation is reached a man is dead drunk. This is acute alcoholism. It may result from one drunk. There are many cases where crime is committed when there is only partial intoxication. take the position that a man could be par tially intoxicated and make the race the defendant is described to have made The fact that he made an attempt to escape demonstrates that he was partly con- scious. If a man was supplied he could not have performed the physical feats he is said to have performed
 Ut is possible for a man to become drunk in an hours time. The recognition of the fact that crime had been com mtted could have caused a collapse. The alcohol, however, would be the chief fac- tor in causing a collapse. Alcohol first stimulates the brain, in a majority of cases. Ordinary alcohol effects an indi- vidual immediately. Alcohol taken on an empty stomach takes immediate effect on the brain. Physical exercise does not n- crease intoxication."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Attorney B. M. Allen.


 Attorney Allen opened for the defense. He said that he was not in the court room for any display of oratorical powers, but was there because 1t was his duty.
 We are all here for the purpose of trying a case of life and liberty regard less of any feeling whatever. Unfortun ately, perhaps, for the defendant he was not able to bring any witnesses here from points in Alabama to testify in the case.
 And I wish to say that drunkness was not an afterthought of the defense, as has been suggested by my friend, Col. Stallings. On the other hand we have presented an unanswerable proposition on the question of intoxication.
 T do not care to discuss whether Brew CT was in bar room in Birmingham or in Montgomery on the night of the shoot- ing. You all know what has happened. however. while this case has been on trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Solicitor Hehin.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Cross-Examination.


 Cross exaination:
 "Alcohol does not effect all persons alike. Some men become intoxicated from small amount of alcohol while 1t takes great deal to intoxicate others. Under the statement of facts I would say that Shugart was drunk, and do not think that he was capable of reconciliation. I don't think there is any doubt but what he was intoxicated under the statement of facts as presented"
 Dr. Wyman was the last witness. When he left the stand Solicitor Hefln an- nounced to the court that Maj. Charles Dexter, a witness from Montgomery ar- rived in Birmingham the night before and was ready to testify Judge Greene would not allow the state to introduce the witt ness, saying that an agreement was en- tered into the day before to the effect that pr. Wyman was to be the last witness. Attorney B. M. Allen for the defense of fered a proposition to submit the case on briefs without argument. The state would not agree to this, and asked the court to extend the time for the arguments from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Weather Conditions.
Precip-
WILL END TONIGHT.

W. A. MITCHELL. Observer