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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-26
POLL TAXES CAN
Be PAID MONDAY
Auditor SowelI Rules on the
Question
LETTERS ARE SENT OUT
Tax Can Be Paid on Both Sunday and
Monday, Inasmuch as Feb
ruary Comes on
Monday

Montgomery, January 25.-(Special)-
Auditor Sowell has sent out to the sew
eral tax collectors of the state cir
cular letter calling attention to the law
with reference to the payment of poll
taxes.
The fact that the last day of January
falls upon Sunday, a good many of the
collectors have wanted to ascertain
whether poll tax money could be paid on
Sunday, and if not ON Sunday, whether,
Monday, February l, could be substitute
ed The auditor holds that the tax may
be paid on Sunday or on Monday. The
statute and the constitution are both
very plain on the subject of the last
day for the payment of poll taxes. pro-
viding that the tax collectors shall have
no authority to receive or receipt for poll
taxes by any person after the first day
of February and before the first day of
the next October.
This means that next Monday, Feb
ruary l, will be the last day upon which
the poll tax may be paid. provided the
person so voting may desire to become
a voter in the coming elections. Per-
sons exempted include all over the age of
forty-fiye years, members of the state
militia and township school trustees. Re-
ports here are to the effect that the pay
ment of poll tax is becoming much more
frequent since the campaign has got
ten well under Roadway.
Following is the full text of Auditor
Sowelfs letter to the tax assessors:
Text of the Law.
Under cover 1 send you poll tax re-
ceipts to be used in your county for the
year commencing October /, 1903.
Under act approved February II, 1908,
the receipts furnished from this office
are the only ones to be used in cases of
the payment of poll tax. Separate re-
ceipts are to be used for each year for
which payment is made.
Under said act, tax collectors have no
authority to receive or receipt for poll
taxes due by any person after the first
day of February and before the first
day of the next October.
Special attention is called to section
of said act (see revenue code, page 12)
which provides that the collector shall,
by the 18th day of February, return to
the auditor all unused receipts and stubs
so delivered to him, or account to the
auditor for all such unused receipts and
stubs, and shall return to the auditor the
stubs of all receipts issued by him.
ITO each blank receipt is attached a
stub on which shall be entered before the
receipt is detached therefrom: the num-
Der; the name of the party paying said
tax; the date of payment and for what
year payment is made also showing
township or other district in which the
payee resides. Yours truly.
''T. L. SOWELL,
state Auditor"
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Proposed Industry PIeases EnsIey.
Social and Personal.

The Rev. ]. w. Orr, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church. has returned from
a visit to Tennessee.
l. S. Walker of Plantersville is in Ems
ley looking after business interests.
At the social meeting of The Baptist
Young Peoples union of the Wylam Bap-
fist church, the following programme
was carried out:
Song, What a Friend We Have In
Jesus" Scripture reading, Fifty-first
Psalm, by the leader; song. Just as I
Am. Without One Plea recitation,
strawberry Day" Miss Eva Smith; pa
per, "Call and Motives to Repentance"
Miss Mae Sawyer; song, 81 Need Thee
Every Hour" reading, Miss Edith Free
man; reading, Arthur Harrison paper,
Fruits of Repentance" Miss Matte
Stafford; paper, Examples of Repen-
tance," Mrs. j. w. O'Hara; general dis
cussion.
Mr.. S. P. Ward. who was murderousy
assaulted by a negro last Wednesday
night, is able to be out on the streets
again. The negro attempted to kill Mr.
Ward for the purpose of robbery. He
was frightened away. however, before his
intentions were carried out and made his
escape.
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BESSEMER ELKS
HAVE Big MEETING
TEN CANDIDATES ARE INITIATED
AND AN ELEGANT BANQUET is
SERvED-THE TRADES COUNCIL
ELECTS AND lNSTALLS.

Bessemer, January 25-(Special )-Besse-
mer lodge, Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks. held one of the most
largely attended and most interesting
meetings in its history last night. The
spacious hall was filled to overlooking.
Representatives from the Birmingham
Bessemer and Tuscaloosa lodges were
present and the evening was spent N
initiating new members and feasting.
Ten candidates were ushered into the
mystic circles of the jolly 1lks.
The new members initiated were: John
E. Eskridge E. F. Gerber. Henry e.
Brown. w. S. Edge. B. p. Rankin.
W. p. Leonard, II. P. Partridge, Louis g..
Jordan, w. E. Benns and John E. Edge.
After the conclusion of the work an
elegant banquet was served to the MEM
bers and visitors present.
The Bessemer lodge is in a most -four
shing condition. In a few weeks the
lodge will remove into It's handsome new
hall in the new Bessemer national bank,
that is in course of construction. When
completed the new quarters will be one
of the handsomest and most up-to-date
lodge halls IN the country.
Trades Council Meets.
The Bessemer trades and labor assem-
bly, met yesterday afternoon IN it's hall
and elected and installed the following
officers for the ensuing year.
c. T. Cooke. president; George Reams,
vice president; j. II. Sullivan, recording
secretary; W.. d. Lanier, financial Sec
rotary; John S. Randle, treasurer; W..
l.. Bice, sergeant at arms; w. d. La
nier W. L. Knowlen and W. l.. Bice,
trustees.
Representatives from several other la
Dor organizations were In attendance and
made most gratifying reports in regard
to the progress being made by the To-
Gals in the district.
G. w. Price, editor of the Vidette, stat
ed that he intended to make his paper a
strictly labor publication. The assembly
recommended that all labor people give
their support to the Vidette.
Mrs. Freeman Passes Away.
Mrs. c. W. Freeman, wife of c. w.
Freeman, proprietor of the Grand hotel,
died this morning after an illness of thir-
teen days with typhoid malarial fever
Mrs. Freeman had been in an unconscious
condition for the last week and her death
was momentarily expected for the past
three or four days. The deceased was
formerly Miss Jennis Davis of Macon,
Ga, and was married to Mr.. Freeman
ten years. Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman resided
at Haleyville until year ago when they
removed to this city, where Mr. Free
man took charge of the Grand hotel.
Mrs. Freeman is survived by her hus-
band a little son nine months old. an
aged mother who lived at Haleyville, and
Mrs M. Crittenden, a sister whose home
is at Sheffield.
The remains, accompanied by relatives
and friends were carried to Haleyville
for interment
Work on Furnace Progressing.
Work on No. furnace, that is being
built by the Woodward company, Is pro-
crossing. One hundred skilled workmen
are now employed on the work and it is
estimated that the furnace will be ready
to blow in about September l.
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H0BSON OPENS HIS
RACE FOR CONGRESS
MAKES SPEECH AT GREENSBORO
WHICH is HUSIASTiCALLY
RECEIVED-LEAVES TODAY FOR
HALE COUNTY TO SPEAK.

Greensboro, January 25-(Special)-
Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson opened
his campaign for congress with a speech
In the court house tonight. This is Cap
tain Hobsons home town and he was
greeted by a large and enthusiastic aud
fence. He made an eloquent presentation
of his claims for congress, which was
frequently interrupted by applause.
Captain Hobson leaves tomorrow for the
northern part of Hale county, where he
has an appointment to speak He Will de-
liver speeches In that part of the county
for the next several days The campaign
promises to be lively one as considerable
interest is awakened in this county over
the race.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-26
PAW PAW
Stomach Troubles, Insomnia
and Nervousness
ARE BEING CURED
Ministers, M Q dical NJ Q n,
Thinkers and Workers En-
dorse This Marvellous
Vegetable Pepsin.

/ have presented my claims, have told
the public what l honestly think of Paw
Paw, l have given away more than 1000
bottles here in Birmingham, 1 have ask
ed the physicians and the public to make
the most thorough test, and then report
at my expense. through the columns Of
the newspapers, the result of their expe-
rience.
Now, let the people who have tried this
remedy bear witness; let them tell the
truth. If it has cured them let them say
So If it has done them no good let
them say So | desire that the public shall
be the jury. and that truth shall sit in
Judgment
claim that it is a disgrace for a man
to be sick, ailing and complaining, if he
can be cured. He owes 1t to himself, he
owes it to his family, and he owes it TO
society to get well.
If Paw Paw will cure dyspepsia and all
stomach troubles, then every sufferer
from this ailment is morally bound TO
take 1t. If a person can't sleep, If a
person is nervous, if he is weak and de-
bilitated and he refuses TO take Paw Paw
then he is entitled to no sympathy or
consideration A thirsty man might as
well refuse to drink water as for man
to refuse to take Paw Paw who is suf-
fer;ng with dyspepsia and nervousness.
qualities of Paw Paw. Thousands of peo-
pie have testified that they have been
cured by it. You are bound to believe
what these people say MUNYoN
President RooseveIt's Confidential Mes
seneer Recommends Munyon's Paw
Paw.
White House,
washington, d. c., Nov 30, 1903
l,
yon's Paw Paw. My wife was great
sufferer with indigestion, heart and kid
ney troubles. with acute nervousness, and
] with the natural results o. age, com
bined with dyspepsia and indigestion. 1
purchased a bottle of Paw Paw and less
than dozen doses have made me feel
strong and energetic, and has so regu-
lated my digestion that I eat and sleep
perfectly. My wife has so far been great
ly benefited by its use, so that her trou-
bles seem now to be entirely over. 1t is
certainly a wonderful remedy.
(Signed) E. S BECKLEY.
Mr.. Beckley has for 81 years occu-
pied his present position with all the
presidents from President Lincoln down
and is favorably known to cabinet Off
GERS, senator's, department officials con-
gressmen and citizens. His candid state
ment as to the efficacy of Munyon's Paw
Paw VIII excite widespread interest IN
Paw Paw which will lead to other suffer
ers being cured.
Druggists say they have never handled
an article that sold so well and gave such
universal satisfaction. If you have dys-
pepsia or any stomach trouble, If you
can't sleep, if you are nervous If you
lack strength and Vitality. if you are
gloomy and Respondent get bottle of
Paw Paw today and try it. Know the
truth and join the great army of the
cured.
MUNYON.
Munyon's Paw Paw. large bottles, 81.
Paw Paw Laxative Pills, 25c per box.
At all druggists.
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nnIIc Cut prices at Dewbeny'.
NEW TRAIN:

Commencing January 18th
train No. 7, Queen & Cries.
cent, leaving Birmingham
5:45 A. M. runs through be-
tween Birmingham an d
Shreveport without change,
carrying Pullman Buffet
Chair makes direct con-
nection at Shreveport with
through trains of M. K.
& T. and Texas Pacific. This
is fast day train to Jackson,
Vicksburg and Shreveport
with direct Texas connection.
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STILL CAPTURED.
Revenue Officers Make a Successful
Raid on Sand Mountain.

Scottsboro, January 25.-(Speeial.) -Col-
leetor Root and Deputy Marshal Henry
Arnold raided and captured a thirty five
gallon copper still on Sand Mountain, near
Tally postoffice in this county, late Satur-
day afternoon. They also succeeded In
catching jeff Morris, the operator Of the
still and took him to Huntsville last
night to appear before the commissioner.
large quantity of mash and seven
gallons of whisky We're DESTROYED.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-26
OLD CONFEDERATE DIES.
Served in Wheeer's Cavalry and Made
Gallant Record.

Columbus, January 25.-James p. How
ard, aged 70 years, a well known citl-
zen of Russell county, Alabama, died
here this afternoon at the home of his
sister, Miss Louise Howard. He will be
buried at the Howard burying ground
near Scale, Ala
Mr.. Howard served in Wheeier's caval-
~, where he made a gallant record.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-26
WINTER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Points In Florida, Nassau
and Cuba.

Southern railway will have on sale daj,v
until April 80. round trip winter excursion
tickets to principal resorts In Florida.
Nassau and Cuba. at greatly reduced
rates. Final limit May 81 1904. Through
pullman sleeping car Birmingham to
Jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled
.'Winter Homes in Summer Lands
For reservation. detailed information.
etc. apply passenger office Morris hotel
building Telephone GIT.
j. G. LUSK,
l1-26-tf District Passenger Agent.
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Social and Personal.

Mrs. C. Brown and little son, Clar-
ence, have returned home after a visit
to relatives at Newcastle
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Bell visited Wood
lawn yesterday.
Mr.. vandergrift OF Branchville. is the
guest of his daughter. Mrs. ]. C. Phillips,
on East Highlands.
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Name Of Deceased is Drawn.

Columbus, January 125.-The John III.
Patrick murder case has been set for
Thursday in the superior court In draw
ing special panel of 1urymen from the
box to try the case the name of John
d. Irwin, the man killed by Patrick, was
drawn as Juror.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-26
ARCHITECT WILL REPORT.
Holmes to Tell What Is Required on
Birmingham Public Building.

Washington, January 25-The supervis-
ing architect has received a telegram
from its agent Idr. Holiness who recent
~ inspected the Birmingham public build
ing, to the effect that he will file his re-
port early next month. and submit a
sketch of what Is required in the way If
itnnroyements
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Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing syrup

Mrs. WILSON'S SOOTHING Syrup.
The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold
by druggists in every part of the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow !
Soothing Syrup and take no other kind.
Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHES tina
CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS
all PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC. and is
twenty-five cents a bottle.
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Mrs. Edna BiddIe Dead.

Scottsboro, January 25-tSpeclaLl-Mrs'
Edna BiddIe, wife of Thomas Biddle and
daughter CT Mr.. and Mrs. Hogue, died at
her home on Sand Mountain, OF consump-
ton few days ago.
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Social and PesonaI.

Mr.. T. C. Burgess of Tuscaloosa was a
visitor to the Marvel City yesterday.
The Rev. ID. p. Taylor. pastor of the
First Christian church. left this morning
for Kentucky for a visit of several weeks.
s. w. Johnson of Blocton was in the
city today.
The Rev. Dr. William Francis Ireland
Of Atlanta preached to a large congrega-
tions last night at the First Methodist
church
Mr.. II. Emerson of Joplin, Mo-, is stop
ring at the Grand.
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Supreme Court Reports Ready.

Montgomery, January 25.-(special.)-
The 18th volume of the supreme court re-
PORTS of Alabama have been received by
the secretary of state and are ready for
distribution.
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EVERYTHING READY
FOR STARTING WORK
Repairs on Ensley Steel Plant
About Finished
THE PEOPLE ARE JUBILANT
Organization of the Various Depart
ments Completed Today-Town is
Pleased at Proposed Indus
try to Manufacture Cars.

Ensley, January 25.-(Special EVERY
thing is ready for the steel plant to re-
sumo work early tomorrow morning. The
organization of the different departments
was perfected today. While 1t will per-
haps be the last of the week before any
steel is made. most of the departments of
the plant will be put in operation. The
people of Ensley are jublant over the
prospects.
The plant was closed down ten weeks
ago for repairs and improvements Dur
ing this time a large force of men have
been steadily at work Work is still in
progress and 1t may be several weeks be-
fore it is completed. The plant has been
renovated in most of the departments.
When all the improvements are completed
the mill win be modern in every respect
Trial Consumed Entire Day.
The cases of Ed Ellis and win Wren,
charged with working a swindling scheme
ON several merchants of Ensley, came
up before Mayor Scott in the police court
today. Ellis was fined 500 and Wren
was fined $50.
The trials consumed the entire day
Wren and Ellis were represented by At
torney Martin and the city by City At
torney Boyd. 1t is alleged that Ellis and
Wren swindled several merchants last
Saturday night while getting bills
changed.
Proposed Industry PIeases Ensley.
The announcement in Sundays Age
Herald that Ensley had been selected as
the location for a large car plant was read
with considerable delight by the citizens
of this city. Engineers have surveyed
the proposed site and it is stated that in
three or four weeks work on the plant
will be begun.
Much credit for the new industry being
ing located in the Steel City is due to
the untiring efforts of Captain Sharpe,
of the Ensley Land company
w. G. Pillkington, president of the
Southern Street Car Manufacturing COM
pany. in speaking of Captain Sharpe's in
fluence in securing the industry. said:
Captain Sharpe was untiring in his eff
forts to secure a car plant. He was more
instrumental than anyone else in causing
the industry to be located in Ensley."
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ALABAMA NEWS.


The Advertiser Junior issued by the
employees of the Montgomery Adver-
tIser. to commemorate the annual din
ner to Editor Screws and General Man
ager Glass, has created a pleasing stir
among state newspapers.
The general assembly of the Southern
Presbyterian church viii convene next
May in the city of Mobile. 1t is esti-
mated that the delegates will number
about three hundred and the occasion
will be one of much Importance to the
Gulf city. Extensive preparations for en-
tertainment will be made.
Hon Charles Lane, editor of the Hunts
vile Tribune, continues i'll at his home
In Huntsville. to the regret of numerous
friends in Alabama.
There is a great political stir in all
parts of Alabama and candidates are
now so numerous that 1t is impossible
to remember all their names There are
seventeen asprants for the principal
state offices and county candidates are
legion.
1t is reported that smallpox is spread
ing in Jackson county and in other parts
of the state cases are reported. There is
a growing tendency for a general vac
cination.
Selma boasts that she will possibly have
a candidate for the presidency But
whether the matter Is a joke or serious
is rather hard to determine.
Further details Of the MoundviIle storm
continue to arrive and it will be long
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pnnHc Cut prices at Dewberry's
dunno Clearance Sale.
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Work on Parsonage Progressing.

Work on the new parsonage of the First
Methodist church that is being erected on
Third street. is progressing rapidly The
building is to have two stories and will
be a neat and modern residence.
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Death of Prominent Citizen.
Little Child Dies.

Sue Swain. the little 20-months-old Cir
of Mr.. and Mrs. M. w. Swain, died yes
terday morning. The remains were taken
to Oakman for interment
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SHEVLIN ELECTED
MEMBER OF BOARD
WELL KNOWN CITIZEN OF PRATT
CITY WILL REPRESENT SIXTH
WARD IN COUNClL-PROMIN
CITIZEN PASSES AWAY.

Pratt City, January 25.-(Special) AT a
meeting of the mayor and board of alder
men tonight, Mike Shevlin well known
and prominent citizen of this place, was
elected member of the council from the
Sixth ward to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of ]. M. Poole.
City Attorney Comstock was instructed
to take legal steps to collect all delin-
quent taxes and sidewalk fees. The coun-
Gil appointed February l as the day to
advertise all real estate where the own
ers had failed to pay their taxes or side
walk fees. After the property is adyer-
tised, the owners will then be given thir-
ty more days in which to pay the taxes,
with delinquencies and advertising fees
If not settled by them the property will
be sold.
The council appointed DR.. j. B. stagg
to see that all persons in the city limits
are vaccinated.
All the monthly and quarterly reports
of the city officials were read which
showed the condition of the city to be
gratifying.
Death of a Prominent Citizen.
liolhd5 i|iChciSoils 1t prominent C1llZen
of Greenville, died yesterday afternoon at
the residence of his brother. E. r. Dick
erson, of this city. after an illness of one
week, with pneumonia. Mr.. Dickerson
was visiting his brother when stricken
with the fatal malady The deceased was
forty years of age and the Oldest of
four brothers. He was formerly promi-
nent locomotive engineer. The remains
accompanied by e. r. Dickerson, were
carried to Greenyille for interment
Little Child Dies.
Sue Swain. the little 20-months-old girl
of Mr.. and Mrs M. W. Swain, died yes
terday morning. The remains were taken
to Oakman for interment.
Work on Parsonage Progressing.
Work on the new parsonage OF the First
Methodist church that is being erected on
Third street. is progressing rapidly The
building is to have two stories and will
be neat and modern residence.
To Give Ball.
The ladies' auxiliary will give grand
ball at the city hall next Thursday night
An orchestra from Birmingham will fur
nish the music and the occasion promises
to be a delightful one
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Selma boasts that she will possibly have
a candidate for the presidency. But
whether the matter is a joke or serious
is rather hard to determine.
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Hon Charles Lane. editor of the Hunts
vile Tribune. continues i'll at his home
In Huntsville. to the regret Of numerous
friends in Alabama.
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To Give Ball,

The ladies' auxiliary will give a grand
ball at the city hall next Thursday night.
An orchestra from Birmingham will fur
nish the music and the occasion promises
to be a delightful one.
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Further details OF the Moundvile storm
continue to arrive and it will be a long
time before the state forgets this great
calamity
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-23
Summary 81 the Stocks.

NEW YORK, April 23.-Mayor Nc,
Clelland signed Remsden gas bill.
Consolidated Lake Superior is now
assured of s 2,0OO.0OO Canadian govern,
ment loan.
No probability Of Union Pacific div.
idend this year.
20 roads February average net de
crease 3.18.
BradsIreet's says effects of unfavor.
able weather are reflected in reports
OF slow business.
Dun's Review complains of unsea,
sonable weather from every section
and collections slower.
Banks gained on weeks currency
movement $12, 900, 900.
Call money almost unlendable at /
per cent.
Steel and Iron reports generally in,
dictate contracting business.
IL industrials decrease 10
20 railroads advanced 20.