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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
CARNEGIE GIVES TO
 COUNCILS SCHOOL
WELL KNOWN HILANTHROPIST CONTRIBUTES $1o,oo0 FOR LI- BRARY AT THE AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE.

Huntsville, March 12.-(Special )-An- drew Carnegie has given the sum of $1O,- coo for a library for the Agricultural and Mechanical college at Normal, one of the leading institutions in the south for the education of negroes.
 Professor Council was informed of the gift by letter from Mir Carnegie today. It is believed that further contributions will be made to the normal by MT. Car negie
 
 out of four. The scores made last night are as follows:
 Birmingham: Norfieet. 24 Hood, 2SS Finn, 23S; Sumner, 2Ss; Metzger, 239; total, 1194. Bessemer: LeRue, 236; M. Bullard, 2S6; J. Bullard. 247; Malone, 245; Boykn PAP; total, 1206
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Meeting of Vivian B. Y. p. u.

Vivian, March 12.-The Young Peo- ple's union of the First Baptist church held an interesting meeting on Friday night. The subject was Grace" An excellent paper was read by Miss May Sawyer. Several selections were read and the pastor made an earnest talk. At the close the union elected represen- tatves to the union convention at Hunts vlle in April and raised funds to pay expenses of the trip. The librarian an- nounced that a number of new books had been secured and placed in the li- hrarY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Annual Sale of Horsea.

spring HILL Tenn, March 12.-tSpeciaI , The Ewell farm will hold It's thirtietb annual sale of trotting and pacing horses on Wednesday, May 25
 About sixty head will be sold represent ing Ewsil farm. the property of George campbell Brown, where stands the fa- nous John R. Gentry; the Cleb,1rne farr, the property of M. c. Campbell the own. CT or Brown Hal. 2:12H; and w, F. ville, Ala.
 The offerings from EwelI farm will cor- slst or twenty-five head. including inc yearlings, the crop of 1903, and eight or ten others of different ages
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
sTHREE-coRNERED FIGHT.
Schussler, MaIey and farrell Withdraw
 From Chambers County Race.

Lafayette March 2.-(Special )-,ro per- feet combination to defeat Judge Driver for probate judge on the one primary plan, the friends of Schussler Maley, farrell and Gachet had a caucus here today.
 The former three candidates withdrew from the race and nominated Gaehet as standard bearer of the combinatio- ticket.
 This leaves a three-cornered fight be- tween Driver Gach6t and Norman. The latter was in a previous attempt 10 com tine but having incurred the displeasure of his fellow candidates was not invited to participate in today's action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Social and Personal.

The young ladies of Pratt City were de- lightfully entertained by the young men of the town last evening at The beautiful home of Mir. and Mrs. Job Going. The spacious home was beautifully decorated and over fifty guests were present. Dur Ing the evening delicious refreshments were served.
 Miss Beulah Young has returned from a pleasant trip to Bessemer.
 Miss Robinson is the guest of Miss Maud Kellum at her home on Highland avenue.
 A number of Pratt City people have arranged for trip to the state prison at No ? tomorrow afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
WILL HAVE NEW BANK.
Phenix-Girard Institution Now Ready
 for Business.

Phsiix City, March 12.-( Special )-The site for the new Phenix-Girard bank will be selected at an early date. the commit- tee having the matter in charge having several lots under consideration.
 The bank will have a capital stock of s25, 900. the greater portion of which is owned by local merchants. w. D. Hol- loway of Montgomery. the well known Alabama banker, will be president of the institution
 It is understood that as soon as the bank is erected and open for business, plans will be perfected for establishing wholesale ~houses and possibly cotton warehouses in Phenix City and Girard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Barnes simms Passes Away.

Opelika. March Special L)-Barnes Simms. one of Lees oldest citizens, died here last night at the age of P. He lived with his kinsman. Capt. J. H. IT, win. on Railroad avenue. Deceased was highly thought of by all yho knew him. He had been an invalid for years and some days ago he was taken quite i'll with pneumonia. The funeral takes place tomorrow morning and the burial will be had at the city cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Golden Cross Elects Officers.

Huntsville. Marsh -(SpeciaD-Spring City commandery of the Golden Cross has been organized here by Deputy Su- preme Commander c. F. Thompson. The membership of the new lodge is com posed of many prominent citizens and the newly elected officers are Messrs. J. R. Roberts. E. E. Ragan. w. l.. Russell, A. G. Proctor. A. c. Snitzler, Charles F. Jackson, O. B. Laxson. s. 10. McGe- hee, W. N. May and P. l.. Hargroye.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
READ IT,.

The readers of today's issue of this paper will miss some very interesting facts if they fail to read the advertise ment of DTS. Dozier & Co.,, on page 30 DTS. Dozier X Co. are as frank and hon. est in what they think of unprofessional quackery as they are capable and sim cere in their dealings with their pa- tients
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
cuIIman Republicans Fall In.

cullman. March 12-tSpecial)-At inc meeting or the cullman county republican convention today. Roosevelt was endorsed TOT President. and J. O. Thompson for cnalrman Of the state executive com lni,tee. Cnarles II. Scott was endorsed for national committeeman and Sufferer for postmaster at Cullman. Beyer was en- dorsed for delegate to the national con- vention. The convention also elected dele- gates to the state and district conven- tions.
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shape. One night this week some one car ried off horse with a saddle and bride from No 1 shaft, belonging to l.. E. Gol- son. The stolen horse is a light gray The animal weighs about zoo pounds and is in good condition. A reward of $10 has been offered for it's return
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Clarke County Democrats Meet.

Thomasville. March 2.-(Special)-The county democratic committee met al. Grove Hill today and made the assess ments to cover the election expenses. A Judge John C. Anderson for associate justice of the supreme court and John T. LaclSland for circuit judge of the First judicial circuit was adopted by a vote of to l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13

book on the phases of catarrh peculiar to women. entitled Health and Beauty" It will be sent free to any address by the Peruna Medicine Co, Columbus. Ohio
 If you do not derive prompt and satls- factory results from the use-of Peruna.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Pay Day of T. C., l. 6 R. R. Go.

Wylam March 2.-(Special )-The mines of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company at Nos. f. and pay off today. Many people are on the streets and much business s being done
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Pay Day at Steel City.

This was regular semi-monthy pay day with all the citys industries and the merchants are having a fine trade this evening. Ensley is enjoying one of the most prosperous periods, ndustrially, in it's history. With the exception of the rod mill all the plants are operating on full time and are making splendid rec ords The business of the city has been constantly increasing ever since the steel mill resumed work.
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write at once to Dr. Hartman. giving A full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad- vice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus. O.
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Has Narrow Escape.

R. T. Bagby, well known mining en- gineer of this city, who is employed by the Reilly Engineering and Construction company came near being seriously in jured while attempting 70 catch a freight train at Helena yesterday. Mir. Bagby had just completed some work yesterday af- ternoon at Helena, and was at the sta tion waiting for a train on which to re- turn to this city. Seeing a freight train coming he decided to catch that in order to save considerable time He grabbed at the steps, but missing them, fell heavily to the ground. He received some severe bruises about the face and head but for tunately no one of them is considered dangerous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Council Thursday Niqht.

The board of aldermen will hold its regular semi-monthly meeting Thursday night and the session will probably be one of the most important ones this year successor will probably he named to the late Hardy White in the First ward. Those who have been promi- nently mentioned for the place are r. J. Rodgers Lee Cowart and T. l.. Sugg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Miners Will Hold Meetinq.

The executive board of Local No 664 United Mine Workers of America. will hold an important meeting next Monday night at 7:30 o'clock. Some special busl- ness will require the committees att tention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Mrs. Mitchum Is III.

Wylam. March 12.-(SpeciaL)-Mrs T c. Mltchum has been critically i'll for g number of days and is still quite low.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
AN ARTISTIC TREAT.

It cost you nothing to look at the bes1u- tiful new designs of wall paper at lfnod- crate prices, on display at Rollas' Wall Paper and Art Store, @U22 lst ave,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Pe-ru-na a Specific Re- storative That Has Stood
 the Test or Time.
Women Fear La Grippe and Catarrh-Pe-ru-na a Re-
 liable Protection.

T A GRIPPE Is acute epidemic ca L< tarrh. There is no remedy in the word that meets this form of catarrh as thoroughly as Peruna. During the first stage of la grippe Peruna is an unfailine remedy. People who have had la grippe and have partly recovered, but remain half sick, will find Peruna exactl, suited to their case. There is no remedy devised that will so quickly and thorough
 ly dispel the dis agreeable and se-
 rious after-ef-
 fects of la
 prigge as
 Peruna. v JaNZ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
The DeadIq Trail

Of disease is often the trail marked by a womans gown. A recent investiga- ton showed horde of microbes, includ- ing those of influenza, consumption and a dozen other varieties, gathered in the trail of a womans dress.
 The microbe is everywhere, but it's prey are the weak and feeble people whose blood is rpoor" and digestion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Work Is Progressing.

The work of building the new sanitary and sewerage systems is progressing fast. These two systems are to be erected at a cost of $60,000. J. E. Hollingsworth has the contract to install the sanitary sew CTS, and Zuoer X Co. have the contract for the storm sewers. The work is to be completed and turned over to the city by October
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
To Come Up Monday.

the citizens of West Ensley against Poundkeeper John Smith are set to come up in the inferior court Monday morn ing. It is thought, however that they will be continued until a later date as the Law trial will probably consume the entire daV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
SHOCKING AFFAIR
 OCCURS AT DOTHAN
Capt. w. w. MiIIikin Placed
 Under Arrest
coy. JELKS ISSUES PAROLE
State Convict Department Sells 27o Bales of Cotton, Receiving 15Iac Per Pound-Average Above
 500 Pounds to the Bale.

Montgomery, March 12.-(Special)-- News comes from Dothan of a shocking criminal assault committe by tle Dethan postmaster Captain W. W. Millikin. upon. his sister-in-law. Miss Snyder. The as- sault was committed, so it is reported here, on the night of the 10th, but partic- ulars are very meagre.
 Captain Milikin was immediately ar rested on a warrant sworn out by o. R. Morgan, who is also the brother-in-law of Mss Snyder and it is said that for a time the people of Dothan. discussed the proposition of taking the law into their own hands and meeting out justice. council of cooler heads prevailed, and while the deputy sheriff in charge of the accused man was escorting him from place to place to consult with friends a successful scheme was planned for the prisoners escape. large reward was at once offered for the re-arrest of Mil lilSin and last night the arrest was af- fected.
 Captain Milikin has been one of the most prominent citizens of Dothan for | many years, and his action has created a sensation throughout the wiregrass sec | tion of the state.
 Governor Issues Parole. Governor Jelks today issued a parole for ten days to Jesse c. Campbell, white convict from Mobile county, in order that he might go to the bedside of his dying mother in Mobile.
 Campbell was sentenced in July last for a term of two years on an indictment for assault to murder. He has a good record as a prisoner. and when the pet- tion for the temporary parole was pre- sented to the governor the request was very readily granted. Judge Semmes and the Rev MT. Moore were the principal petitioners.
 Convict Cotton is Sold.
 The state convict department sold 27O bale of cotton at 1512 cents The cotton will not quite reach an average of mid ding. but will little more than average 300 pounds in weight. This cotton was raised on the state farms in Elmore coun- ty and was raised by the third class convicts The state will receive about fourteen thousand dollars for the cot ton
 Seaboard Files Big Mortgage.
 mortgage for $5,0o0OOO was filed in the office of the probate judge here yes- terday by the Seaboard Air Line rail- road like copies of which will be filed in every county in the state through which the road will pass. The special tax on this mortgage amounted to s75O0 This tax wal not have to be paid in any oth- CT of the counties in the state.
 The mortgage Is made to secure the bonds of the Seaboard recently issued for the purpose of securing funds to pay an outstanding bonded indebtedness of g, 500- GOO and to secure funds for the com pletion of the Birmingham and Atlanta division of the road.
 Governor Jelks in Eufaua.
 Governor Jeks went to his home in Eufaula this afternoon to spend Sunday with his family. He expects to be in his office here on Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
MMM!Mlze!6t5?zE2s le!t5?E2

WILL POSITIVELY CURE Kidney and Liver Disease. Rheumatism. Psfck Haadache. Erysipelas, Scrofula, Ca. tarrh Iraigestion. Neuralgia. Nervous. ness, Dysperia, syphilitic Diseases. Con- stipation, 12, zs,65o people were treated in 1903. 3c. A, druggists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
AFTER EFFECTS OF GRIP
T the appearance of the first symp-

| A T the appearance of the first symp- "A toms of grip people should stay indoors and take Peruna in small doses (teaspoonful every hour) until the symptoms disappear. This will prevent a long. disastrous sickness and perhaps fatal results.
 Without raising the discussion as to whether la grippe is produced by a spe- cihc microbe or not at least this much is certain and admitted by all 1t will pro duce chronic catarrh if not promptly and properly cured
 l It leaves a person haggard, weak, sal low. frazzled-o,:t. mucous membranes all congested. appetite changeable, di- gestion capricious and just about empties 1 life of all meaning or desrabillty.
 There is no remedy in the world that meets the conditions produced by la grippe better than the remedy. Peruna. Peruna strengthens as it renovates soothes while 1t stimulates, heals as 1t expurgates.
 1 Pe-ru-na Reaches the Source of Ca
 tarrhal Extraordinarily
 Mucous Membranes. It reaches the source of all diseases of the mucous membranes by it's action on the vasa-motor system.
 Every person who has had la grippe during the last year should take a course of Peruna. No one need expect perfect recovery unless they do so The grip has produced catarrhal Inflammation of the whole mucous membrane and good health is impossible until these are re- stored to normal condition This Peruna will do A great many remedies have been suggested for this condition from time to time but Peruna appears to be the only remedy that has any substantial value in these cases.
 It has stood the test of forty years ex- perience and still occupies the unique position of being the leading If not the only) specific remedy for the after-ef- fects Of Ia grippe.
 The Disagreeabe After-Effects of La
 Grippe Promptly Relieved by Pe-
 ru-na
 Mrs. T. W. Collins. Treasurer Inde-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13

pendent Ofder or Good Templars. of Everett, w a s h.. writes.
 After having a severe attack of Ia grippe l suffer ed with dyspepsia, and had either to starve or suffer from what I was eating.
 T used Peruna u uta 1 AAAII -.s...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
s'SAFE CURE" CURES WEAK KIDNEYS


 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
"sonny Jimsv Tuesday Niqht.

For the first time the Sonny Jims. ' the local theatrical company will appear at Foley's opera house Tuesday night. The company is composed of local talent, and has q strong cast The troupe has been rehearsing Tor some time. and will put on a first-class performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13

Mrs J T La Barre, 451 Syracuse N Y writes:
 Last winter neqecIno Was unable to eat sleep by qrppe t me nearly helpless The doctors not seem to gain strength he advised climate could afford neither cided to try Peruna for change spoken of very nIghv pleased set in almost Gradually mypans less ened strength increased was fully stored"-Mrs. J. T. La - -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
ARE YOU RulLplNe2

The place for sash and doors BIRMINGHAM PAINT & GLASS co.
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La grippe has been so often epidemic in this country that 1t has come to be an epidemic disease. Every winter we have more or less of it. It fs difficult to dls- tinguish Ia grippe from severe cold. There are many points of similarity. the difference being mainly in the after effects. which can only ba. averted by taking Peruna during the acute stages of the disease.
 Peruna is the acknowledged catarrh remedy of the age. Dr. Hartman, the compounder of Peruna, has written a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Foundry Has Prosperous Month.
Appreciate Ase-HeraId's Efforts.

'"The people of Bessemer appreciate the Age-Herald's efforts for this city in the fight to secure the Synodlcal college" said leading business man today. The Age-Herald has not only aroused the citi- gems of this city, but has gotten all of Birmingham district interested in the movement. That this city will secure the college is not doubted by any close ob- serving man in the district and it will be due greatly to the hard pull that is being made by the Age-Herald."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13

Dnnvc All books, Bibles, Prayer OuukO books and Hymnals; also 1T n0c7 game boards and dolls at
 Al UUol cost. DEWBERRY'S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
WORK ON ARTISAN WELL COMPLETED Pratt City Will Have Abundant
 Water Supply R. I. BAGBY IS INJURED In Attempt to Board Train Young Man Has Dangerous FaIl-Home
 Talent Mnstrels Tues
 day Night.

Pratt City, March 2.-(Special)- 1.-The work of sinking deeper one of the artesian wells of the Pratt City water works, has been completed. The well is now 4O5 feet deep and it is thought will afford an abundant supply of water Before the work was commenced it was only 25S feet. The water supply of the city has been furnished by two artesan wells. About three months ago, owing to the dry win ter, the supply began to get low and the city council decided to have one of the wells dug deeper. The contract was let at once but the worK of drilling was necessarily so slow that It was not fnish- ed until today
 Pratt City was one of the first cities in the Birmingham district to adopt muni- cipal ownership and with one exception is the only one in the district that owns its own water plant.
 Odd Fellows Have Meeting.
 The Pratt City lodge l. 0. o. F. held an interesting and largely attended meet ing in their hall last night. A number of representatives from other lodges were present and during the evening an elab- crate repast was served. The third de- gree was conferred on the following can didates: Charles Baety. George Taylor I. J. Levy. T. J. Carter, Walter Gubson, L. E. Golson.
 Brings Big Business.
 This was general pay day in the Pratt City district All the mines and other in- dustries had their regular semi-monthly pay day. As results the merchants of the city have enjoyed a heavy trade this af ternoon and tonight All the mines and other industries and most of the coke ovens have all been running on full tune curing the past two weeks. and the streets present a lively scene.
 Horse and Bicycle Missing.
 Some time yesterday some one rode of on the bicycle belonging to T. L. Wag- goner, the popular loan man. who con- ducts a business on First avenue. The wheel is Sterling make and was in fine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Purchase New Ambulance.

The Sweet Kennedy company has re- gently made many improvements in it's undertaking establishment. A new white ambulance has been purchased and will arrive in a few days. Mason Corburn of Birmingham. an expert undertaken. has been employed by the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Brings Biq Business.
Horse and eicvcIe Missino.

Some time yesterday some one rode off on the bicycle belonging to T. L. Wag- goner, the popular loan man. who con ducts a business on First avenue. The wheel is a Sterling make and was in fine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
COUNCIL MEETING
 TO BE IMPORTANT Much Business to Come Before
 BeSsemer Body TO GRANT FRANCHISES Pipe Foundry Has Unusually Prosper ous Month-Much Interest In Movement In New Synod
 l. icaI College.
 

Bessemer, March 12-(Special) )-The mayor and aldermen will hold one of the most important meetings of the year at it's regular semi-monthly session next Tuesday night. The question of grant Ing two street railway franchises to two proposed electric car companies will be decided by the board. Two members of the school board will also be elected for the ensuing year.
 The Bessemer and Blocton, and Brook wood Railway company, composing some of the city's leading business men, has asked for a franchise to run its line in certain parts of the city. The Bessemer and Jonesboro Street Railway company will also ask for a franchise to run its lines on certain streets of the city.
 The board will name two successors to Robinson, whose terms expired at the meeting of the board last week. MT. Ran dle stated to the board that owing to pressure of business he would not stand for reelection. The school board then recommended that Alderman W. w Hol- lingsworth be elected to fill the vacancy by the retirement of MT. Randle
 Foundry Has Prosperous Month.
 During the month just past, the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry com pany had one of the most prosperous months in it's history. The company has, it is stated. orders enough for pipes to keep that department working contin- 11l for ho
 The amount of orders shipped during February broke all former records The company paid the Frisco System alone over s@,OoO for prepaid freight on iron pipe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Hessemer WIns AaaIn.

\ The Bessemer Rifle club defeated the
 Birmingham club last night in a close Icontest by just 12 points. This is the third \ac-saAt that the Marvel City las won
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Work Completed.

The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company has completed its double track on the North Bessemer line from East Brighton to Brighton. The track laid is about mile in length.
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To Have Spring Openings.

During the week, commencing on Maish a. most of the dry goods stores of this city will have their spring openings. On the 21st and 22nd Erlck & Leftovits will have their regular spring sale of lace. On each day of the sale between the hours of 80 and 9:30 concert will be given by an orchestra from Birmingham.