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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03

chief of the United Sons of Confederate veterans this afternoon announced the appointment of L. E. Mathis of Jackson, commander of the Tennessee division, vice J. D. Newton of the same city, who was not an applicant for the place again. The appointment was made on the recom- mendation of R. E. l.. Bynum, commander of the army of the Tennessee depart ment.
 The appointment was made necessary because of the failure of the division to hold a reunion this year. Mir. Mathis was last year the adjutant and chief of staff of Commander Bynum. He is a man of prominence and has been for some years identified with the work of the sons.
 The orders carrying the appointment were issued today from the office of the commander in chief here and General Or ders No. 3. pr. Owens relates that MT. Mathis is man of strength in the organ iZation who will make the department one of the best in the organization he feels sure The commission has gone out from this office.
 Delegate Named.
 R. E. Pettus of Huntsville, has been appointed a delegate to the southern conference on immigration and quaran- tine, to be held November g and 10, in the city of Chattanooga. The governor would like 10 have it known that he will appoint any other good citizen who would like to go and speak for the state, regretting that there is no provision to pay expenses of the trip.
 The Carolin-Howard Shoe company has been Incorporated at Mobile, with a cap- ital of $10000. l.. M. Howard and others are interested.
 These notaries have been appointed: F. H. Wilson, Decatur, Miss Adele r. Hoch- stadder, Birmingham; W. V. Perkins, Tuscaloosa.
 Pensions and Exemptions.
 Speaking of the matter of pension com- plaints State Auditor J. M. Carmichael said today:
 Despite the due care that was ex- ercised by the county board of examiners of applicants for pensions and also of the state board of examiners, a number of persons have been left off the pension roll. This is to be regretted by all of our people. for all of them are in sympathy with the Confederate veterans; never theless. the state auditor Is without pow CT to go behind the action of the state board, and these omissions, which may have been committed in the matter, if such is the case, will have to be the subject of reformation hereafter, and I feel sure the legislature will see to 1t when it convenes''
 Auditor Carmichael also discussed the matter of exemptions, saying:
 There are many articles of property exempt from taxation, but, perhaps. the following Is more important to the people of Alabama at this time than any other to-wit: That cotton and other agricultural products and pig iron shall be exempt from taxation in the hands of the pro ducer. or the hands of the purchas ser, purchasing same for prompt shipment, and pig iron shall be exempt for twelve months after its production"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
Negroes Released on Bond.

Florence, November 2.-(Special Usher if o. B. Hill and Deputy Sheriff Jesse Dowdy returned from Oakland this af- ternoon with three negroes. Dennis liar ris, Will Harris and Joe Richardson. charged with shooting Tom Simpson over game of craps. Twelve negroes were in the game and warrants were sworn out for five of them. The other two have not been apprehended. The prisoners were locked up, but later released on bond in the sum of $500 each, Tom Reeder of Smithsonia going on their bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
Stranger Killed in Texas.

Paris, Tex, November PA stranger about 25 years of age was killed near here this afternoon while holding to the step rods of the northbound Frisco flyer. He was struck by a switch tar get and his throat was cut and his head almost severed, the skull being crushed. The body, which remained on the platform steps, was not discov- cred until the next stop was reached. The dead man Is thought to be Dick Williams of Hugo, I. T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
PIANO GIVEN AWAY.
M. F. Jones Receives Jesse French
 company's $450 Instrument.

The s45O Starr piano given away by the Jesse French Piano and Organ company at the state fair yesterday went to M. F. Jones of this city
 The friends of MT. Jones are congratu- lating him on securing such handsome present, and the Jesse French company. it Is said, deserve great credit for their liberality and enterprise in giving away so fine an instrument.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
PERSONAL

Mrs. s. A. Love of Marion is visiting Mrs. s. w. Jolly of 1906 South Fifteenth street
 Joseph McEwen. who has been connected with the Jobe-Rose Jewelry company in the capacity of watchmaker and special examiner for the Frisco and Southern railways and the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company, has resigned his position to accept employment else where. MT. McEwen, who is recognized as one of the most skilled workman of his kind in the south, has under considera- ton several offers, some of which may induce him to leave Birmingham. but 1t Is understood that efforts will be made to retain him here where his services have been highly appreciated and where he personally Is extremely popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
$20 Was Missing.

Mrs. w. NJ Miner is not sure whether she was the victim of pickpocket or whether her handbag came open and two small purses dropped out. She re- ports to the police that she was in a crowd at Second avenue and Twentieth street. and suddenly noticed that her handbag was open. She investigated and discovered that her two pocketbooks con taining about $s0 were gone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
One New Case In New Orleans.

New Orleans, November 2--Only one case of fever was reported today. and no deaths. The one case really is an old one, the patient, child, having been sick for five days. but the attend ing physician could not make posi- tive diagnosis until today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
ROOF WAS BURNED.
Fire Damaged Residence to Amount of
 $500.

The roof of the residence of R. F. Wal strom, 1011 South Nineteenth street, was badly damaged by fire at o'clock yester- day morning. The blaze was caused by a defective flue It Is estimated the dam age to the roof was about $500, while the contents of the house were not dam aged more than s25.
 The house and contents are valued at $4500 and are insured for about half that amount. Timely discovery of the blaze prevented heavier loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
Thrown From Buggy and Hurt.
AttaIIa Postmaster Takes Charge.

Gadsden. November .)-John J. Stephens. the recently appointed post master of Attalla, who succeeded l.. s. Gray, took charge of the office Tuesday. Mir Stephens is a brother of Thomas Stephens of this city and is popular merchant of Attalla. MT. Gray, who has had charge of the Attalla office, has been In charge of the office the past eight years and resigned to devote his attention and time to the Attalla Mirror.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
President Refusss to Interfere.

Washington, November 2.-The Presi- dent today refused to interfere with the execution tomorrow of the sentence of death against Grant Williams in Indian Territory He was convicted of killing a man named Dolan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
Missionary Is Wounded.

London. November "A special dis patch to the Standard from Hong Kong says that Miss E. c. Patterson. a mem Der of the mission band at Lien Chau. was wounded in the massacre that took place few days ago. but escaped to the prefect's house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03

Brewing Company.-The Alabama Brewing company has just closed a large contract for additional machin- cry. which will consist of a 300-ton daily capacity refrigerator and ice ma chine The machinery. in connection with the building to be erected, will increase the capacity of the brewing department 30 per cent and the ice making capacity to 140 tons per day. The company expects to have every thing in readiness by the 1st of March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, BlfnV, Bleeding. Protrudins Piles. Druggists are authorized to re- fund money if Pazo Ointment fsiis to cure in . to 1l days boc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
Unique Process Of irrigation.

From the Scientific American.
 The Italian professor Cusmano has orig mated process which assures an ample supply of water to plants growing in regions where the dry season is of long duration. Use Is made of the Barbary nopal, the Opuntia vulgaris, fig tree which Is widely acclimated and bears figs that are excellent reservoirs of moisture. In spring ditch thirty centimeters deep and about two meters in diameter is dug at the foot of the tree that is to be protected from the drouth. This ditch is filled with the figs cut into pieces about two fingers thick: to make dense layer. they are beaten down and stems are add ed as the mass piles up. This mucilagin- ous pulp, covered with a layer of earth stores up much water and gives it out gradually, thus watering the tree long time. Professor Cusmano asserts that after four months of drouth he has found pulp still fresh, capable of support ing vegetation, and the foliage was in perfect condition.
 Thrown From Buggy and Hurt. Anniston, November 2.-(Special)-Jen Roberts of Cleburne county was thrown from his buggy on Noble street this morn- ing about 10 o'clock. sustaining painful injuries. He fell face downward on the car track, his cheek and neck being badly cut and bruised. Medical attention was quickly summoned, however. and his wounds are said to be not very serious The accident was caused by the wheels of the buggy striking the car track rails. causing the vehicle to lurch suddenly to one side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
The Figures Given.

"I herewith submit consolidated report of work done by the county tax commis- sioners under my Supervision and direc- ton for the fiscal year ending September 30. 19O5."
 Delinquent licenses collected from Oc- tober l. 1904 to October 1, 1905. State .. ..... .S37, ,42992 County. ............. 1S,l6L96
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
CITY ITEMS

Commercial Club.-The Commercial club meets this afternoon at o'clock.
 Schumann Recital.-Mr DahmPeter sen will be heard in his third lecture song recital at the Cable company's parlors tomorrow afternoon. He will have Schumann programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03

Register Gillespy of the city court held a reference in the case of Mary Holmes vs the Long Distance Telephone com nanv The report was filed with the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03

Total state x county. .s5o,597.ss Assessments on under
 valuations and es-
 capes. Increase in valuation. ..........$10 26S. .o0400 Characterization. .......... 5,577, 1850
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-18
HENDRIX COLLEGE
 PRESIDENT RESIGNS.

Conway, Feb. IT. President Stonewall Andersoq of Hendrix college rendered hs resignation to the board of trustees of that college yesterday, to take effect in June, at the close of the sea- son. The board will meet in Conway next Wednesday to con- sider the resignation, which, it is thought, will not be accepted, as Dr. Anderson is one of the .sstrongH H men in the state, and his maiS Friends hope he may be induced Io-remain at the head of the college. The institution is under the auspices of the M. E. church, South.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-18
HOUSE RAISES
 GOVERNORS SALARY.
Senate Bill Increasing Pay of Supreme Justices so Amend ed Black Bill Read Twice
 in the Senate.

Little Rock, Feb. IF. By a vote of 54 to 36 the house this morning adopted an amendment to the Smithsepate bill concern ing the increase in salary of the supreme court judges, raising the salary of the governor from $3, 900 to ,S4, 900.
 The amendment was offered by Representative John H. Keel of Jackson county, and number of speeches were made by the mem- bers favoring the increase, the concensus of opinion being that the present salary of the chief executive of Arkansas was not commensurate with the duties and dignity of the office.
 The senate McFerrin appro- priation of $25, 1000 for the main tenance of the Arkansas state guard was also up for considera- tion in the house this morning, and some opposition to the meas ure was shown, though a motion to table the bill was lost by a vote of 65 to p.
 Two amendments were offered to the bill, one reducing the ap- ,propriation to $6,OOO and the other making a reduction to $5,- GOO. The bill was finally referred to the committee on militia.
 The Black bill, abolishing the position of financial agent of the penitentiary and in other respects leaving the managemelt lt of that state institution in the same hands as at present, was read twice in the senate today and re- ferred to the penitentiary com mittee.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-18
WHY KIDNEY DISEASE
 IS DANGEROUS.
Neglect of the First Warning Symp- toms is the Prime Cause of so Many Deaths from the Dreaded
 Bright's Disease.
It is Easily Durable in the Early Stages.

Kidney diseases are so destructive to human esbecause they do not manifest alarming symptoms until the constitu- tion is seriously weakened and the strength exhausted. Then, too often, the remedies employed by many physi- clans are of indifferent or doubtful value, and the patient rapidly sinks under the disease. The wisest course is to apply reliable kidney and liver remedy on the first abpeayance of the symptoms. A little uneasiness in the small of the back, digestive troubles, bowel irregularities and disorder in the urinary organs are matters of small moment in the estima- tion of strong men and women, yet they have a serious meaning. They show clearly that the kidneys are suffering and need help, which must be forth coming at once to prevent serious, per- haps fatal consequences. A few doses of Prickly Ash Bitters at this time would prove of incalculable value ill restoring the weakened organs to health. An investment of one dollar in a bottle of Prick1y Ash Bitters when the disease is yet in the early stage will save hundreds of dollars in doctors bills, besides the suffering that would surely follow should the disease be allowed to fasten itself in the body. The excellent curative power of Prick1y Ash Bitters is not confined to the first stages of kidney disease. It is equally ef6cacious in severe or chronic cases. Physicians have used it as last resort, in cases that defed their best efforts, with the most brilliant results, and it has shown its superiority over the many so-ca11ed kidney cures, now being, loudly advertised, in instances innu- merable.
 Accept no substitute. Insist on having
 the genuine Prickly Ash Bitters with the
 large figure in red OH the front label.
 Sold at Drug Stores. SI.OO per bottle.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-18
SURVEYORS COMMENCE
 SURVEY FROM LESLIE. People of That Section Hope Road Will be Built to Little Rock and Not Searcy.
 Rock Island Building.

Marshall, Feb. IF. All doubt as to the intention of the St. Louis and North Arkansas rail- road officials apparently has been settled by the sending of a corps of surveyors to Leslie on yester- days train to start the survey ing southward to Little Rock to- morrow. The surveying outfit was shipped down on yesterdays train, and men and teams have been employed to commence work tomorrow.
 It is the general opinion that the survey will be sufficiently completed by April to permit the commencement of construction work, thereby insuring an early completion of the road to some point south. It is the unani- nous desire of the citizens here that the road be extended to Lit tie Rock instead of to Searcy.
 Announcement was made yes terday by President Winchell that the Rock Island will build a line from Traskwood, Saline county, to Crossett, Ashley county. The line will be 108 miles in length and will extend through a part of the thickest and best forest land in the state. The country has never been opened up by a railroad, and the new line pro- jected by the Rock Island is looked upon with favor for this reason.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-18

Medical society are making a de- termined fight toIsecure the pas sage of the bilDcreating a state board of health and making an appropriation of $10, 900 for it's use, which has been introduced in the house by Representative Hazel of Poinsett county. Cop ies of the bill were yesterday sent out by President J. P. Run van and Secretary C.C. Stephen son to the secretaries of the va rious county associations, togeth- CT with the request that the of- ficers of the county bodies write at once to their representatives and senators, urging them to vote for the bill.
 Officers of the state association declare that the only hope of stamping out the smallpox cpl demic in this state lies in the passage of this bill, and that un- less there is some concerted ac- tion such as is proposed in the bill smallpox will be as prevalent fifty years from now as it is at present.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-18
GRAND DUKE SERGIUS
 VICTIM OF BOMB.
Uncle of Car and Most Tyran- nical of Grand Dukes Blown to Pieces in Ancient Rus
 sian Capital.

Moscow, Feb. 1T. While Grand Duke Sergius was driving today from the Nicholas palace through the senate quarter his carriage was followed by two cabs.
 At the law courts a sleigh in which were two men, one of whom was dressed as a work ingman, went quickly ahead of the grand dukes carriage.
 The sleigh then slowed up to allow the carriage to pass, and at that moment a bomb was thrown beneath his carriage.
 The carriage was blown to pieces, nothing but the four wheels remaining.
 The grand duke was killed in stantly. His head was blown off, actually being separated from his body, which was fright fully mangled.
 On the arrest of the murderers, neither of whom was known to the police, one of them coolly said:
 ASSASSINS SATISFIED.
 II don't care, l have done my job."
 An immense crowd gathered at the spot and made a demonstra- tion against a number of stu dents who commenced scattering revolutionary proclamations.
 Within a few minutes of the explosion, which occurred at 3 D. m., people might have been seen gathering up pieces of wood and clothing as mementoes of the tragedy.
 When the Grand Duchess Eliz- abeth, widow of the Grand Duke Sergius, was informed of the oc- currence she immediately went to the scene of the assassination without waiting to put on hat or cloak.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-18
IN SOCIETY. NN~1N~NN,~>N~N~A
SMALL WHIST PARTY.

Mrs. J. L. Jones gave a very delightful whist party Friday afternoon to a small number of friends in honor of her mother, Mrs. T. E. Morrison. There were two tables of players and delicate refreshments consisting of fruit salad in orange shells, creamed oysters, yeast biscuit, pickles and coffee were served.
 Those present were Mesdames Gustave Jones, w. W. McMinn, c. R. Hite, E. L. Maris, B. M. Crow, B. w. Stainback, B. B. Bond and o. D. Watson.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-18
HON. WILL WRIGHT
 ON THE BENCH. Iii Cas Before Circuit Court Wind in Judge Fulkerson
 as Disqualified Sat- urday.

Hon. William s. Wright, an WE and popular young member Batesy P bar, Dy agree
 Certain cases, pre-
 ircuit court Saturday,
 Ice of Judge Fulker-
 lad been disqualified
 of connection with par
 suits.
 Image suit of the Arkan- "a Company, brought by
 Jeffery against Mckay
 1T whom Campbell 6
 hred as counsel, was stnrday morning and the ntiffs were given judgment $25O and their attachment tained.
 ne replevin suit of the Ar lsas Bank 6 Trust Company H B. B. Bond versus R. w. Indy, came up for trial in the .Efternoon, the defendant filing a demurrer.
 DIXON BROS. WIN SUIT. In the cause of Dixon Bros. Yersns Massey Bros, tried by a ury Friday afternoon, the plain iifs were given judgment, but 0eIce of appeal was filed. The isute was over a car of cedar ksts and involved about $100. goh Bros. were represented by Bs & Jeffery, and the defend by Jerry South, Phillips, in & Grant.
 OTHER PReeFHBINGs. AmericanG Grocer Company yer }. e Yancey, debt; contin- f Service on defendant. Has Rummell versus w. l.. 6mason, possession and dam 56es; continued.
 E. B. Harris versus St. L., I. M. 6 s. Ky. Co.,, damages; con- tinped-
 Lou Ella Green and Samuel Rorex, disabilities of minority removed.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-18
SECOND VICTIM
 OF HIGH WALK.

Eureka Springs, Feb. IF. Jas. lAshgrum, Centralia, Mo-, fell from an overhanging sidewalk thirty feet today and will proba- Ibly die from injuries. The acci- cident occurred near the spot where the boy, Bufford Burson, received fatal injuries in a simi- Iarmanner, and as a result of
 which R. c. Kerens is being sued for large amount.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-18

Next Monday we place on sale the biggest line of lace at 5c a yard worth s 1-4c to 121-2c. One week only. Bowen's Cash Store. 50d6t
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-02
Internal Machines Weapons Of the Subjects
Feet Blown Off
by Bomb OF an
Assassin.

LODI, Russian Poland, April 1-Po-
lice Commissioner Szabalovicz of the
second district was seriously injured
to-day by a bomb, which was thrown
at him in the street. He had been sum
moned by telephone to come to the
office of the Chief of Police, and start
ed on foot, followed by policeman.
The former noticed at the corner of
Konstantinosk and Zawarski streets a
poorly clad man carrying a basket.
As Szabalovicz approached the man
suddenly hurled a bomb, which ex-
ploded with terrific force, blowing off
the Commissioner feet and severely
wourding him in the breast. 1t is fear
ed his injuries will prove fatal. The
force of the explosion was so great that
it tore a hole in the ground two feet
deep and twelve feet in circumference.
The accompanying policeman drew
his sword and wounded the Commits
sioner's assailant on the head. When
the prisoner was searched loaded re-
volver and some cartridges were found
IN his pockets He is reported to be
dying from the sword cuts received.
The explosion was heard about five
miles away. All the windows in the
neighborhood were shattered. People
in adjoining houses were thrown to
the floor. SzabalovicZ is hated by the
Socialists. He is charged with killing
Socialist during the disturbance here
ir December last.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-02

look upon 1t as sixteen years lost
out of my life. I did not live I was
buried IN classroomi'-so utterly for
eign is any kind Of publicity to his
naturally retiring manner. Yet in his
retreat, which he called his .'bunga-
low, he managed to have some charm
ing times with his friends.
a trlenc Of so many great men,
just escaped greatness" he humorous
ly remarked. But / learned much in
the escape ! recall once sending some
Of my verses to a number of nv ia
nous friends, Tennyson among the
number, and the great diversity of
opinions expressed was a lesson in the
falfbility of human criticism. / have
them all now. and look at them occa-
sionally when I am discouraged. And
my novel. For the Pleasure of His
Company'-well. it was abused. but I
don't mind. | had Kipling's word for
it that it was a go Such fun as
had writing ii! 1t is my lifes feelings.
my inmost thoughts of things. And
now I'm ordered not to write-a man
who has lived in it. Obey? I could
not. have written every lay since
L have been up; you can't break up
habit of forty years in that way."
Boston reluctantly says good-by 10
this genial spirit, while he wings his
fight TO the land he loves so well. 10
wade knee-deep in roses and to catch
the strength Of that balmy cline. There
are few choicer spirits in American lit
erature than Mr.. Stoddard. Though he
may have Just escaped greatness"
yet he radiated enough genial purity
and childlike simplicity to attract into
his circle of friends nearly all those
Of this worlds great souls worth the
knowing.