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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
SUPT. HILL BUSY
 WITH CAMPAIGN
IS WORKING HARD FOR THE AD- ENACTMENT OF EDUCATION IN ALABAMA, AND HE WILL SOON VISIT ATLANTA.

Montgomery, January 9o.-(Special)- Superintendent of Education l. w. Hill is very busy with his campaign of edu- cation in Alabama, and during the next few days he will visit several of the coun- ties and hold institutes. He will be at Pell City, St. Clair county, February 5 and 6; Fakville, Morgan county, Februy ary 12; Birmingham, Jefferson county, February IS; Tuskegee Macon county, February 10.
 On February 23 to 25 inclusive MT. Hill will be in Atlanta, where he goes to at tend the annual gathering of the depart ment of superintendents of the National Educational association. It is expectea that all the superintendents of states counties and cities will attend this gath ering from all the states and as 1t IS the first time that the meeting has ever been held in the south, it is expected that tne south will send an unusually large repre- sentation. Alabama has been first In the point of attendance from the states Tor two years. and Superintendent Hill IS anxious that his state shall again hoid the banner.
 President Abercrombie of the University of Alabama is second vice president of tho association. and Alabama has been given two important places on the programme. Mir. Hill has been assigned to discuss the subject of increasing the efficiency Of rural schools, and Superintendent J. IL. Philips of Birmingham will discuss the question as to what omissions are ad- yisable in the present course of study and what should be the basis for the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
WHEELER DECLINES
 TO MAKE THE RAGE
IN LETTER TO FRIEND HE SAYS HE DOES NOT CONTEMPLATE BECOMING A CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS.

Scottsboro, January O.-(special) )-The following letter has been received from General Wheeler in regard to the proba- bility of his candidacy for congress from the Eighth district:
 My Dear Friend: I thank you with my whole heart for your very great kind ness and complimentary expressions about myself, which I appreciate very much. I have never contemplated for one mo- ment being a candidate for congress since I resigned in August, 1900, but I ap- preciate more than l can express, the kind feeling evidenced toward me by the people, whom I tried so hard to serve
 'I have always enjoyed my canvass for congress, as it was so pleasant to go round and meet the people. but to be a candidate now would make a stir in the district; it would take Judge Richardson from his duties, which would initiate against the interests of the district.
 Thanking you with my whole heart, believe me very truly your friend,
 JOSEPH WHEELER"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED.
Tennessee Valley Medical Society to
 Meet at Huntsville.

Huntsville, January 0-(SpeciaL)-Sec- tary T.. E. Dryer has announced the fol- lowing programme fer the meeting of the Tennessee Valley Medical society in Huntsville. February and 70:
 February 9-Chronic superative otitis media, M. R. Norman, Huntsvile; se- lected, Hugh Boyd of Scottsboro; malaral hermatura, B. T. Etheridge, Town Greek la grippe, c. F. Blanton, New Market; feeding infants, Benton Hall Huntsville; clinical observation on the use of water in treatment of diseases, E. ] Conyngton. Decatur; selected. J. F. Buraam, Madi- son; report of cases.
 February 10-Superapubic cystotomy, r. E. Baldridge, Huntsville; can.a- of the breast, F. P. Petty, New Decatur; report of cases, Dr. George F. McW horter, Riv- erton; treatment of fractures. II. II. Vest moreland Huntsville; bronclo pneumonia, Taylor H. Henry, Tuscumbla; erysipelas. T. l.. Mastin. Huntsyille selected. --dgar Rand, Huntsville; manage cent of cfin- pound fractures, W. H. S,ake Sheffield: The Doctor and the Law" [. l.. Darwin Huntsville.
 Nearly every physician in the northern part of Alabama is member of this so- ciety and a large alter dance is expected at the approaching meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
GALL STONES DRIVEN OUT College Asnta es Suffered Agony for Gall Many Remedies Tn
 Thought Nothing Could Help Him. But Was Finally
Cured by Warmers Safe Cure

Dr. Lowell Cobb, widely known through ont the South as a successful author and President of Dnval College, Atlanta, Ga, owes his life to Safe Cure. In recent letter he says:
 q suffered for three years with gail stones and thought nothing could heip me. for I had tried many different rem edies without avail, but fortunately for me one of my friends called my attention to Warmers Safe Cure and at once got a bottle as I was anxious to know what it would do for me. It acted like a charm; every dose helped me, and in four months I was cured and have had no recurrence of the trouble since. It has made new man of me, and gladly give credit where 1t is-to Safe Cure"
 Gall stones, or gravel are the result of uric acid poisoning caused by diseased kidneys and a torpid liver. As the gall stones increase in size, prolonged fts or sickness attended with great agony anict the sufferer.
 Thousands die yearly of gall stones, and never know what is the matter un- til the end is at hand. The kidneys are diseased.
 Safe Cure Is the only complete and perfect cure for gall stones. It dissolves the stones and forces them out of the system, together with all waste and pois- onous matter, without danger, and quickly brings the liver, kidneys and bladder back ables them to do their work properly and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
ARRANGEMENTS ARE
 MADE FOR BAZAAR
PRATT CITY PEOPLE ARE IN PERSISTED IN APPROACHING
 FESTIVITIES AND MANY INTER- ESTING FEATURES HAVE BEEN

Pratt City, January 30.-(Special )-The firemans bazaar will open Monday night at the city hall. Elaborate preparations have been made and the bazaar is attract ing considerable interest. All Pratt City is assisting the ladies in charge to make the fair success from every standpoint. The fancy work booths. the voting con- tests, the musical programme, and the midway will be the main features of the week.
 The following specially arranged musical programme will open the bazaar:
 Music by orchestra; vocal solo, Miss Sarah Clark; piano solo, Master Hugh Grady; song and dance. Little Susie Hazle Reckling; vocal solo, Miss Clara Maxim; piano solo, Miss Lizzie Clark; vocal solo. Miss Willie Wakefield; monologue, Mrs James A. Kirk; vocal solo. MT. James o'Hara; music by orchestra.
 The flower contest for the most popular young lady promises to be spirited The young lady who receives the highest number of votes will be awarded beau- tiful box of flowers donated by Curry of Birmingham
 The ladies who are to assist the man agers of the three booths in decorating the hall are requested to meet at the city hall Monday morning at 10 o'clock. The interior of the hall will be fixed up in elegant style. the furniture for this pur- nose having been donated by Key & Mos lev and the Stowers Furniture company.
 The Robinson Amusement company, which has twelve separate shows, will be seen all the week, being run in connection with the bazaar.
 MT. Rodgers Return.
 w. L. Rodgers, superintendent of mines for the state has returned from Speie- ners, where he has been spending two weeks vacation. and has again resumed his work as mine superintendent. MT. Rodgers was injured three months ago by an explosion at Flat Top.
 To Inspect convicts.
 Dr. Shirley Bragg physician inspector of the states convicts, will make tour of inspection of the Pratt City and Flat Top prisons tomorrow.
 Officers Installed.
 The newly elected officers for the ensu- ing year of the Alma Seay chapter of the Order of Eastern Stars were installed last night in the Masonic hall. In the absence of the grand master. Dr. Round- tree of Wylam acted in that capacity
 Mr. Carr Accidentally Shot.
 MT. Carr a well known young man of Birmingham, accidently shot himself In the arm this afternoon while hunting birds near the state prison. He was brought to this city. where he was af- rewards taken to his home in Birming- ham by his brother. Robert H. Carr, who came out for him While MT carr's wound is painful it Is not necessarily dangerous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
FARMERS PREPARE
 TO PLANT COTTON
SALE OF FERTILIZER TAGS lNDl- GATES THAT ACREAGE THIS YEAR WILL BE THE LARGEST EVER KNOWN IN THE STATE.


 Montgomery, January so.-tspecial)-- The farmers of Alabama are preparing to plant the largest cotton crop ever known in the history of the state. 1t is too early to get anything like correct estimate of the acreage. but the sale of fertilizer tags by the department of agriculture Is taken as very accurate estimate. The sale of tags for January this year was 1103,298 as against 7661 15O for January of last year This means that 110,329 tons of fertilizers have been sold to the farmers of Alabama during January, where they bought only 76.615 tons for the correspond ing month last year.
 The January sale of tags represents a little more than one-thrd of the total sales for the year. Last year the total amount Of fertilizers sold in this state reached about 2OO,0 900 tons, whereas this year 1t Is expected that 300,00O tons will be sold. The receipts of the department will not come up to last years receipts, however. because of the reduction in the tax from 50 cents to 30 cents per ton
 Through the black belt section of the state. the planters are experiencing con siderable trouble in securing labor. Many of the negroes who made money by the present high price of cotton have declined to sign contracts for the present year. and this scarcity of labor will keep the acreage below what otherwise it would be expected to reach.
 Besides the enormous expenditures for fertilizers, the coming crop is expected to be a very expensive one. More mules have been sold in the local market this year than ever before. and the harness and wagon merchants have also reaped harvest. Many negroes who made tho crop last year with ''plow and bob-tailed steer'' have advanced to a fancy mule for the present crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
BONDS WILL BE ISSUED.
AttaIIa Votes to Put Out $2o, ,ooo to Buy
 Light and Water Plant.

Gadsden, January 30.-(Special.)- )-Attalla had an election today to decide whether or not the city would issue $20.000 refund ing bonds and the vote was 100 for and three against.
 During the boom days of 1887 Attalla issued S5O.OOO bands and built an electric light plant and water works system. The plant bankrupted the town and the city defaulted in interest.
 Judgment was secured against the city for back interest and costs to the amount of s4O000 The light plant has not been operated in five years and over slO'OO0 has been spent recently on the water plant. Bondholders have agreed to take s20.00O for the debt and hence the election today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
License Receipts Heavy.
Social and Personal.

The Fortnight club closed the season last night with a brilliant german at Nolan's hall. The hall was beautifuily decorated and Ensley's social set turned ont en mass. An orchestra from Bir- mingham furnished the music and the occasion was a most delightful one as- sembling the following
 Miss Maybele Bird. Miss liva Bird' Miss Jamie Wells, Miss Ethel Curry Miss Alice Davidson. Miss Marin Will son. Miss Corrie Jones of East Lake. Miss Beatrice Evans, Miss Quinn and Miss Haygood of Birmingham; MT Ed ward Mccormick MT. Eugene Curry, Dr. w. w. McTyiere. MT. John Byrum, MT. Edward Williams, MT. c. T. Walker, MT. Osburne, Dr. Roundtree, Mir. Bert Berry, MT. John Flautt. The chaperons were; MT. and Mrs. D. B. Bird and Mir and Mrs. Norman Shannon.
 The Rev. J w. Orr, pastor of the First Presyterian church, will preach ser mon at the morning service tomorrow or the text, Thou Shalt Not Kill.''
 Miss Bertha Phillips Is visiting rela- tives fin Fayetteville this week.
 The Rev. R. T. Bryan. returned mis- sionary from China, will deliver lec- ture at the morning service at the First Baptist church tomorrow. He will give an account of his experience in China during the Boxer war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
Judge Aston to Preside.

Montgomery, January 30.-(Special.)-- Supernumerary Judge A. H. Aston of Barbour county passed through Montgom- cry today en route to DeKalb county, where he goes to hold term of the court for Judge Bilbro. The recently enacted Lusk bill, rearranging the circuits of the state, placed the date for holding the cir cult courts of DeKalb and St. Clair coun- ties on the same date, and since the law is not yet operative as to DeKalb, it was thought necessary to have both Judges Bilbro and Pelham open the court at Pell City Monday. Judge Bilbro will hold the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
T had scrofula and erysipelas for eight cen ars, ntil l heard

Of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov- ery,D writes Mir Hilery Rooms, of Queens, w. Va. vWhen l commenced to take this medicine I weighed one hundred and thirty pounds. l have taken six bottles of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and three vials of his Pleas ant Pellets, and am glad to say feel like new man. I now weigh one hum dred and seventyrfive pounds. When I had used one bottle of the medicine I could feel it was helping me. I realize Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is the best medicine on earth."
 Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis covery purifies the blood and en- tirely eradicates the poisons that breed and feed disease. It cures scrofl1la, eczema, erysipelas, boils, pimples and other eruptions that mar and scar the skin. Pure blood is essential to good health. The weak, rundown, debilitated con dition which so many people ex- perience is commonly the effect of impure blood. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery not only cleanses the blood of impurities, but it in creases the activity of the blood making glands, and it enriches the body with an abundant supply of pure, rich blood.
 FREE. Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser is sent free on receipt of stamps to pay expense of mailing only. Send 2I one-cent stamps for the book in paper covers, or 3I stamps for the cloth bound volume. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Rnffaln N "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
FOUL GAS EXPLOSION.
German Farmers Have Narrow Escape
 While Digging We'll.

Cullman, January 3O-(Special.)-A sin. gular and almost fatal acident happened a few days ago to Joe and William Arndt, worthy German farmers who reside near town Being engaged in deepening well, the men had descended to the bot tom for the purpose of setting off a blast of powder A lighted match was soon brought into requisition so that the work could be seen. when without moments s warning the foul gas which had accumu- lated in the well ignited, stunning the men almost to insensibility. and setting fire to their clothing at the same time.
 Their cries attracted the attention of John Arndt, who happened to be near by' and by his heroic efforts the men were rescued. Medical aid was at once sum- moned and the men are slowly recovering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
RIOT NARROWLY INVERTED.
A Negro Coachman Drives Into Crowd
 at Huntsville.

Huntsville, January 3O-(Special)--A riot was narrowly averted in the streets today. when Robert Matthews, a negro coachman employed by Miss Virginia Me- Cormick of Chicago, drove his carriage into a crowd of horse traders on Court square and knocked down Leila Kelly a white man.
 A spectator claims that the negro had recklessly driven through the crowd sew eral times and when Kelly was knocked down a rush was made for the negro. Two officers ran him into a justics's off, flee, where he was arrested and kept out of reach of the crowd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
Painfully Injured.

Tuscaloosa, January so.-(special)- While hunting at Cottondale Thursday afternoon William Toxey suffered pain ful, though not serious, accident. Having failed to notice that the muzzle of his gun had become stopped with mud, he fired and the gun exploded, infiicting a painful wound in his lower jaw He immediately came to town to receive medical attention and is now getting along nicely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
Hobson Draws Good Crowds.

Tuscaloosa, January 3O.-(Special.)- Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson, candi- date for congress from this district, made his first address in Tuscaloosa county yesterday afternoon at Duncanville. De- spite the indictment weather there was good audience. This morning at 10 o'clock he spoke at Cottondale and this after noon at 3 o'clock he spoke at Northport. At both places he was greeted by large audiences,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
BRILLIANT RECEPTION GIVEN.
Honorees at Florence Function Are Capt. and Mrs. Fletcher Ashcraft.

Florence, January 29.-(special)-The home of Mrs. A. J. Ashcraft on Wood avenue, was the scene last night of a reception, elegant in every detail and largely attended. The honorees were the hostess son. Capt. Fletcher Ashcraft and his bride, who were married Tuesday evening in Dalton. Ga. Carnations and potted plants were used for the decora- tions and delightful refreshments were served. Those who assisted the hostess were: Col c. w. Ashcraft, Mrs. Eliza beth Jones, MT. and Mrs. Erister Ash craft and Miss Martha Street Ashcraft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
MEDICAL SOCIETY HAS ELECTION
DeKaIb County Doctors Name Officers
 for Ensuing Term.

Valley Head. January S0.-(Special.)-O Tuesday at a regular meeting of the De- Kalb County Medical society the following officers were elected:
 D. R. Smith ,presie cent; T. H. Appleton, vice president; W. F. Quinn, secretary T. H. Appleton. treasurer; F. F. Nichoi- son. health officer.
 The Methodist Episcopal church congre- gation at this place are preparing to make some extensive improvements on their building.
 The spring term of circuit court for De- Kalb county begins at Fort Payne next week. when candidates for all kinds and degrees vii be out in force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
KILLED BY TRAIN
 NEAR MONTGOMERY
ROBERT c. HARRIS IS RUN OVER BY FREIGHT TRAIN ON WEST DERING IN COUNTY.

Montgomery. January so.-(special.)- Robert c. Farrs, a prominent young Montgomerian, was run over by freight train on the Western of Alabama railroad early this morning and killed.
 Mn. Farris has been in i'll health for sev- eral months, but was on the streets yes terday. During the night, however, he is supposed to have wandered out into the country some four miles. where the train struck him.
 MT. Farris was very popular here. He was brother of Mrs. Harry Stringfeliow of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
COTTON BRINGS 1e CENTS.
Montgomery Pays Good Price for the
 Staple.

Montgomery, January 30.-(Special.)- Sixteen cents was paid for cotton on the streets of Montgomery today.
 R. s. McWhorter, leading merchant of Haynesville, and a large planter of Lowndes county, was in Montgomery to. day. He sold while here 300 bales of cot ton to Fiske at 15 15-16 cents which was was about $75 a bale.
 MT. McWhorter is a prosperous mer- chant as well as planter, and he says the people of his county are in excellent finan- cial condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
eoop DEPOSITS FOUND.
Plantation Near kymuIga Has vaIu-
 able Iron Ore.

Anniston, January 30-(Special.) )--Charles Charbonnier of this city has on his plan tatlon near Kymulga deposits of iron ore that promise handsome returns. As yet the ore has not been worked. and the prospecting has been limited, but samples brought here this week indicate excellent quality.
 The deposits extend over forty acres. The place is adjacent to that of Locke, Mountain & Co.,, from which some of the best ore In the state has been taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
Socialists Will Meet.

Gadsden, January 3O.-(Special.) 1.-The socialists have called meeting in Cher okee county for February 6. It is ex- pected that they will put out candidates for county officers. The socialists held their meetings in Cherokee county two years ago but accomplished little.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
Prominent Lawyer Dies.

Anniston, January 30.-Captain Frank Martin, prominent lawyer of this city
 died this afternoon at the home of his father at Jacksonville. He was a promi- nent member of several fraternal orders, being exalted ruler of the Elks at the time of his death. He died of typhoid pneumonia, and was sick only two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
REPUBLICANS MEET
 IN MONTGOMERY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF MONT GoMERY COUNTY ORDERS MASS MEETING FOR FEBRUARY 17 TO NAME DELEGATES.

Montgomery January S0.-(special)- The executive committee of the republican party met here today and ordered a mass meeting for February r to nominate delegates to the state convention to be held in Birmingham May 1O
 The mass meeting will elect eight dele gates to the state convention, with half a vote each.
 The Roosevelt wing of the party was in complete control of the committee and strong resolutions commenting the ad- ministration were passed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
Neuro Shoots Another.

Tuscaloosa, January 3O.-(SpeciaL)- John Vines was shot and seriously wound- ed in the side yesterday afternoon at Castle Hill It appears that Vines and another negro were playing in the snow. when the latter became enraged and shot Vines in the side with a shot gun. Vines was immediately brought to the city, where he received medical attention. The other negro has made his escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
Governor Not Well.

Montgomery January O.-(specia1)- Governor Jelks went to his home in Eufaula today to spend Sunday with his family The governor has not been well for several days. and has not been at the office. Ills physicians say that his illness has not been of a serious nature, hut extreme caution was advised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31

tarrnal diseases his success with Peru na has been un- paralleled. He says: Since the epidemic of la grippe in 1s0 l have used Peruna invariably in my treatment of this disease. This rem edy so exactly meets all the symp- toms of la grippe that 1t is folly to lose any time ex- perimenting with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
Social and Personal.

Mrs. w. w. Borden is very i'll at her home on East Highlands.
 Miss Vivian Cook delightfully."- entertain ed a number of her friends last evening at her home on Fourth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
Social and Personal.

A. Kohn of Cincinnati was in the Mar vel City today looking after business matters.
 The Rev. MT. McClung will preach at the First Cumberland Presbyterian church at the morning and evening service Sum day.
 V. c. Watkins of Cincinnati Is stopping at the Grand.
 A number of Bessemerites are contem- plating taking in the Mardi Gras in New Orleans next month.
 Allen Kennedy of New Orleans is at the Grand. Birmingham today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31

Congressman Geo. Henry White. of Tarboro, N. C.
 If you do not derive prompt and satis- factory results from the use of Peruna write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad- vice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus. o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31

Julian segundo, Condo ve ovies, Span ish count.
 Hon. P. J. Megrew. Superintendent U. S., Capitol Police Force, Washington, D. c.
 Mrs. M. c. Cooper, of the Royal Acade- my of Arts London, England.
 Mrs. Theophie Schmitt, BAIT Wabash Ave, Chicago. III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
We Can Escape Dread La Grippe
 If We Eradicate Our Catarrh.
Our Reporters Talk With Dr. Hartman Concerning Pee
 ru-na and La Grippe.

During Dr. Hartman's experience of over forty years in the treatment of ca