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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
ST. LOUIS PASSES
 A ''DRY" SUNDAY
EVERYTHING CLOSED UP AND EVEN THE RESTAURANTS SUS- PEND BUsINEss-FIRST TIME IN SIX YEARS.

St. Louis, April 16.-For the first time in six years St. Louis has been a dry" town for twenty-four hours and for the first time in it's history the 'dryness' has been complete, even side doors be- ing closed
 Not only has it been a dry Sunday, but it has been a shaveless, shneless, smokeless and almost a hungry Sunday as we'll Promptly at midnight last night the saloon lights were extinguished and patrons were requested to depart at once Barber shops imediately closed, news and cigar stands followed suit, small gro- cery stores and delicatessen stores shut up shop, and the large downtown restau- rants did not open their doors today
 $. H. Patton, a barber, was arrested thirty minutes after the legal hour for closing while he was engaged in trim ming patrons hair, and the luckless occupant of the barber's chair was forced to plead with the policeman before the barber was allowed to finish his work. The barber was then taken to police headquarters, where he was released with a warning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
CHARMING RECEPTION GIVEN.
Morgan Literary Society Welcomes
 New Students at Jacksonville.

Jacksonville, April 16.-(SpeciaL )-Ona of the most enjoyable social events of the season was the reception of the Nor gan Literary society given at the home of E. Leon Porter Friday evening, complimentary to the new students of the S. N. S.
 The following programme was carried out:
 Welcome Address-V. H. Marshall Jr., president.
 Response-L. b. Stewart
 Music-Miss Dozier.
 Recitation-Miss Watson.
 Music-Miss Barrett
 Recitation-Miss Lauders.
 Music-Miss Payne.
 Recltation-Miss Barrett
 Delicious cakes and ices were served in the dining room after which the follow ing toasts were responded to by members of the society:
 Work of the Soelety''-A F. Lokey. Our Motto Da Mini Sclre Quad Scien- dunn Est'o-H. M. Ayers
 Our Colors"-E. L. Porter
 The Outlook'-Lee James.
 Every one of the selections rendered were ably executed, and they were duly appreciated by those present The Nor gan boys were assisted in receiving by Misses Weston. Payne. Carey, Caldwell. Fannie Warlock and Mrs. c. J. Porter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
CHARGED WITH AWFUL CRIME.
Negro Is Indicted at Evergreen for
 Cremating His Wife.

Evergreen. April 16-(Special. .)-Circuit court has been in session the past week with Judge J. c. Richardson presiding and Hon. Terry Richardson of Montgomery acting as solicitor in place of C. R. Brick en, who is at Hot Springs suffering with q spinal trouble. The grand jury only returned fifteen indictments. One of these was against Hardy Watkins, a negro, who is charged with murdering his wife by throwing her on a burning brush heap and rolling here there until life was nearly extinct. She died a few mo- ments afterwards in great agony. and in her dying declaration accused her hus- band of the crime.
 The social event of this week will be the marriage on the 18th at the Baptist church of MT? John Pierce King of Bir- mingham to Miss Lucille Jay of this place. Miss Lucille is one of the most universally popular young ladies in the state. Every one who knows her holds her in the highest esteem. She is re- lated to the family of Dr. Mack Rogers of Birmingham and to many other peo- pie of that city.
 At the home of the brides father. Hon. H. A. Shields, mayor of Evergreen. on the afternoon of April 12, Miss Belle his oldest daughter, was married to MT w. Mcfarland of Dalton, Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
PREACHER AND WIFE
 WIN CHURCH BATTLE
WOMAN OF CONGREGATION WANTED NEGRO TO PREACH AND SLAPS DivlNE'S FACE. THEN HE SCRAPS.

Indianapolis, April 16.-A special to the States from Lebanon, Ind, says:
 A sensation was created here today when the Rev. John Dodge, pastor of the Holiness church. was arrested charged with having stabbed Oscar Johnson, a member of his congregation, during a quarrel which arose during a meeting held to consider the advisability of allow ing negro to preach to the congrega- tion. During a heated argument between Miss Mammie Chambers and the pastor the latter slapped the preachers face The act angered the pastors wife, who engaged Miss Chambers in a physical en- counter At this juncture it is alleged Oscar Johnson ,ook part in the encounter and almost instantly he was attacked by the Rev. Dodge. Johnson received a se- rious knife wound Tn the back. The Rev. Dodge was released under bond.
 Johnson will recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
PREACHER ELoPES.
Runs Away With Young Sister of
 His Wife.

Gadsden, April 16.-(Special)-Fr Marshall county comes news of the elope- ment of a missionary Baptist preacher and school teacher with the 17-year-old sis ter of his wife
 The Rev. W. T. Dyer of Reedbrake. ac- companied by his sister-in-law. Miss Eddy Adams. aged F years. secured horse and buggy at Guntersville to carry them to cullman county. on their way to Fl Paso, Tex, for which place they were headed.
 It seems that several years ago Dyer eloped with his wife sister of Mrs. Dyer lived with them and an infatua- ton sprang up between the two which eliminated in the second elopement
 Dyer wrote a note to the girls father that he would marry her. The heart broken wife and little child are left to shift for themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
} PLANS FOR NEW COMPANY.
New Military Organization is Proposed
 for Gadsden.

Gadsden. April 16.-(special )-Petitions for forming a new military company are being circulated in Gadsden by Capt l.. B. Rainey. of the old company. which was mustered out of the service last week and also one by H. Clay Leet formerly a member of the old company
 When Company c was mustered out last week by the order of Governor Jelks the commissions of Captain Ralney and Lieu tenants Brindley and Hill were retained, these three men not being mustered out. It is more than likely that the petition of Captain Rainey will be recognized by the military authorities and that Gadsden will yet have a splendid military com pany, composed of the very best young men of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
YOUNG MAN WON.
Charles M. Douglass of Birminqham
 Defeats Brides Relatives.

Bangor, April 6-(Special)-A romantic wedding took place In Bangor Saturday evening at o'clock. The contracting parties were Charles M Douglass of Birmingham and Miss Louise Duncan of the same place. Owing to parental ob- Jectlons they were forced to resort to strategy to accomplish their aim. The young lady's relatives sent her up to Ban gor to avoid MT. Douglass. but the young man learned of their move and caught an electric car to Boyfes where he board ed the same train with his bride
 MT. Douglass is young business man or Birmingham The ceremony. which was witnessed by few relatives and in- innate friends. was performed by Judge D. l.. Duncan. The young couple will leave for Birmingham Tuesday afternon, where they will reside in me ruture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
TRADE WAS QUIET.
Moderate Lines of Cotton Cloths Plac.
 ed in India and China.

Manchester. April 16.-The trade in cot ton cloths last week was quiet, only moderate lines being placed in India and China. The feeling prevails that the wants for some time to come will be easily satisfied.
 Rates are firm, but 1t is thought that concessions are imminent to induce fresh business Delivery difficulties also ham, per progress A few lines have been executed for Japan, and there have been moderate sales for near eastern out lets.
 Yarns were comparatively quiet. Am- erican crops remained easier. Traders are deeply engaged and quote firm rates, while some few are reported to be ac- eepting offers which they recently re- iected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
Commencement Begins May Z.

Gadsden April .-(Specia1) )-The clos ing exercises of the Seventh District Agri- cultural school at Albertsylle will take place in May. The commencement ser mon will be delivered by the Rev. II. c. Davis of the New Orleans district, where he Is presiding elder on Sunday, May |. The annual recital Of the music and elo- cution classes will take place Monday night. Tuesday will be junior day. the ex- ereises consisting of splendid essays. Wednesday will be commencement day. and the graduates will be addressed by the Hon. William II. Sanford of Mont gomery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
EXPLOSION ON IOWA.
No One Injured By Blowing of of
 Muzzle.

Washington, April 16.-A telegram from chief of staff of the North Atlantic squad ron, received at the Navy Department. states that the muzzle of one of the eight-inch guns of the Iowa blew off Friday during target practice. No one was injured.
 The telegram stated that after four of the eight-inch guns in target practice had been fired, the muzzle of the fifth eun blew off at the first round. It was of the old type guns of this calibre. mount ed on the Iowa before the Spanish war. and designed to use brown powder and consequently had a much thinner muzzle than the new type guns It had been fired successfully one hundred and three times and burst on the 104th time, with normal powder conditions. so far as now known The Navy Department has ordered a thor ough investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
MEYER WELL RECEIVED.
Brilliant Future Predicted for New
 American Ambassador.

St. Petersburg. April 16.-n0:45 D. m)- American Ambassador Meyer has been cordially received here and is making splendid impression in diplomatic and governmental circles A brilliant career, both socially and Automatically. Is pre- dicted for him.
 During the week MT. Meyer has been busy making calls on the ambassadors and ministers, and attending dinners given in his honor Friday nght the ann bassador occuped box at the Italian opera MT. Meyer will soon move into the Kleinmichael palace. where he will probably entertain on large scale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
Spanish Minister Leaves.

Mexico City. April 1G-The Spanish min ister, Marquis de Priat. has gone with his wife to Europe, and will probably not return to this capital. He was per- sonally entertained by President Diaz before his departure. The f mily of Am bassador Clayton leave here for the United States tomorrow, going to Des Molnes. Ambassador Conger is expected here the last of May, when Ambassador Clayton will retire from the diplomatic ser vice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
Shooting on Sand Mountain.

Gadsden April 16.-(Special.)- 1.-The news of a shooting affair on Sand mountain. near Bailey's chapel. few days ago. has just reached Gadsden Jeff Under wood and Alex Davis, both members of good families, were drinking and en- gagged in a row in which Underwood was shot and dangerously wounded by Davis
 Underwood was shot twice in the body and there is said to be no chance for his recovery. Both are young men, neither being over % years old. No facts lead ing up to the shooting could be learned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until 12 o'clock noon Thurs say, May l4, 1905, for constructing septic tanks and other improvements for Valley and Village creek trunk sewers Plans may be examined and specifications ob- tained at this office. The right is re- served to reject any and all bids
 (Signed) JULIAN KENDRICK.
 4-1G-Gt Chief Engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17

writes Mrs. Wesley Guy of Kemptyille, Ont. Box 6. "For eight years after my little boy was born suffered with female weakness, also sore. ness in ovarics, especially on my right side, and pain in back. Was so miserable soinetim did not know what was going to do. Tried several doctors but derived no benefit until began using Dr, Perce's Favorite Prescription Had only used four bottles, also some Of Dr. Fierce's Antiseptic and Healing suppositorles, when felt like another person. I recommend Dr. Pierce's medicines 10 all my friends, anyone wishes to write me will gladly answer"
 Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription con- tains no alcohol and is entirely free from opium, cocaine and all other narcotics.
 The dealer who offers substitute for rFavorite Prescription does so to gain the little more profit paid on the sale of less meritorious medicines. His profit is your loss therefore, accept no sub stitute.
 pr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate the bowels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17

 IPeoples Savings Bank and Trust com- pany, as to my honesty for my contracts
 Fully three-fourths of my patients have heen treated by some one eIse before call Ing on me to be cured. Why not come as soon as afflicted? You will save money, distressing pain and valuable time; be- sides. there Is satisfaction in knowing that the very best treatment is being Sfvea ysu by an honest. competent phy-i sIcian, I have treated private troubles as q speciality in the city of Birmingham Ala., since August g. 1887. cure all man. her of private diseases. cure many pat tients by mail treatment. Write for pricea and terms.
 do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which, merit has failed to secure. If you fail tsN h. cured by such methods. give me cauj knd get we'll I
 Nv offices are the most private ana, icuiet fin the city, tenth story of the new, EIrst National Bank building. corner ofl lsecond avenue and Twentieth street. t,a oous 1oos and 1o07 Take one of the fine le,-vators to tenth floor ! office hours: s:co q A to tso . ~ Vunday. 10 q m- to r =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
Claims to Be Poor Relation.

Menominee, Wis, April 16.-Joseph Rice, a poor farmer living near this city, claims to have discovered that he is a brother of the late William M. Rice, the Texas millionaire, following whose death in New York Albert T. Patrick was ar rested on a murder charge. Joseph Rice also claims that he is the rightful heir to at least four million dollars. He be- 1ieves he can prove this. and has taken legal steps to establish his claim.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
Dry Dock at Guantanamo.

Washington Auril l6.-The Navy De- partment has completed the plans for the dry dock for the natval station and dock yards at Guantanamo. This dock will be of the largest type and equal in dmen- sions to the dock contemplated in the Charleston navy yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17

much because 1t is more than nature asks.
 By the nse of Doctor Pierce's Favorite Pre- scription ma ternity is made
 practically
 painless, and a quick convales. ence is assured in almost ev- cry case.
 sI am pleased to give my testi. mony and wish I could find words strong enough to induce other suf- fercrs to use pr. Pierce's Favorite
 Prescrintion.n ?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
baDq Costs Too Much

When the price paid is the mothers health and happiness. The father doesn't realize as he romps with the child what years of wifely suffering must be set against the baby's laughter.
 Chronic invalidism is high price to pay for the painful joy of maternity, yet 1t is at such cost that many woman becomes mother. Such price is too
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
Mrs. Shaw Is Better.

Baltimore. April 16-Mrs. Leslie NJ. Shaw, wife of Secretary of the Treasury Shaw. who has been a patient for several weeks in sanitarum here. left for Washington today. accompanied by Sec retary Shaw. Mrs. Shaw has been con valescent for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
Shoots Hlsen Through Head.

vicksburg, Miss. April 16.-J. Hampton Griffing. prosperous planter of Clai- borne county in fit of despondency shot himself through the head at his home near Martin, inficti9g a fatal wound
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
Mrs. wIneIow,s soo.bIno svr,,,

The best remedy tor DILRRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part or the world Be sure and ask fo. '.Mr=. Winslow's Se othing Syrup" an take no other kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC. and is twenty-five cents pottla-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
Alabama chautauqua, Anniston, Ala.

On account of the above occasion the Southern railway will sell tickets to An niston and return at the rate of one and one-thrd fare plus 25 cents Tickets will be sold April 16 to 21 inclusive, with final limit returning April 23. 1905
 4-i2-td J. N. HARRISON. D. P. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17

What! You haven't heard about the quartertoReP Call the "GAWK." Peoples phone 276, Age Herald building. Gawk Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17

"vulcan." the man who painted him is located at Hs N. 2oth st. Hermitage. of course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
courtmartiaI !s Proceeding.

St Petersburg. April 16.-The courtmar- tial of Lieutenant General Stoesse is proceeding behind closed doors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,

you a perma- nent cure of rivate troubles and that you may know my guarantee is re- liable ! refer you with per- mission, to the First National oank. Alabama National bank, Steiner Broth- ers, bankera Jefferson Couns | y g a V 1 n gs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17

Have moved to City Hall, corner 4th avenue. A. s. Smith, JeWeler. Dr. James Sharp, Graduate Optician.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-17
WEEKLY AVERAGES
 OF CLEARING HOUSE
OFFICIAL BANK STATEMENT FOR WEEK IS FAVORABLE, SHOWING AN IMPORTANT INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF CASH.

lnlS eltA Tor the week shows:
 Loans, a,0s9,6ll, 100; increase, $S, ,S51, 800.
 Deposits $1,lS9 7O2, GOO; increase. S11. .GO1, 900.
 Circulation, $,4o79oo; increase. s2S15OO.
 Legal tenders, sSs S2S 100; increase. S65O, 600
 Specie, $2l0,9o4,sOO; increase, $2,9l9, 500.
 Reserve $294, 277, 900; increase s, ,570 200.
 Reserve required, s2S4. .925 800; increase. s2,9O0, s25.
 Surplus, $9,S52,400; increase $66s,s7
 Exchange United States deposits, s13,6O7- 525; increase, $685. 175.
 New York April 16-The Financier says:
 Last weeks official statement of the New York associated banks was favor able; 1t not only reported a small gain in surplus reserve, but an important increase in cash. The gain in the latter was $3.- 57O,20O, or about one million greater than that which was estimated upon the basis of the traceable movements of money during the week. This difference may be accounted for by the fact that many of the large country banks surrendered about this sum of public funds in addition to the maturity of the treasury call for such deposits The loans were increased SS,S51, 800, reflectng augmented stock ex-. change borrowing as the result of the buoyant speculation during the greater rart of the week; this increase in loans, may be noted, reduced the net loss through contraction of this item since March to 35-15 millions. The deposits were augmented S11 60l, 800 which was $S20,- z00 less than the sum of the increase in loans and the gain in cash; therefore, the statement showed fairly good balance
 The required reserve was increased $2,- 900 326, the result of the augmented de- posits; deductng this sum from the gain in cash left S669,S15 as the increase in sur plus reserve to $9352. 400. Computed upon the basis of deposits less those of s1702O. 300 public funds the surplus is SIS, GOT. .525. The above noted surrender of one million of public deposits and the fact that the banks turning over such funds antici- pated not only the maturity of the May 15, but also that of the July instalment, would seem to indicate that these insti- tutons are deslrious of making available as promptly as possible the released bonds against deposits for the security for speculation. Probably such surrenders of recalled public funds will gradually increase in volume in the near futura. The statement seems to confirm the im- pression which has prevailed in the last fortnight that the spring movement of currency hence to tie interior for crop planting purposes is not only over for the season, but that the return tide has set in and that it will increase in volume, thus contributing to an expansion of cash resources of the banks. The daily aver age of clearings for the week were s347, ,0OO- coo. against 345 million compared with the previous week. The clearings on Satur- day. refiecting Fridays business. were S390 05S,240 Comparisons of changes Tn loans show that eight banks gained s6,- 00O,OOO net, six banks icreased cash by 21-5 millions net
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-07-26
"Lo0king Backward "

A recent number of the Florence Blade prints an interesting story about a prOspectOr who came upon a small cave on North Butte Mountain, in Pinal county, a few days since, Gin which he found the remnants of a pros prector's outfit which had evidently been cached there twenty-seven years ago. The handles of the picks and shovels had crumbled to duss. All that remained Gf a gold pan was the rim. In d yeast powder can, which fell to pieces upon being handled, was found several location notices and a copy of the Arizona Sentinel, published at Yuma, dated August 24, 18S8."
 The Blade republishes a column of news items from the copy, which wss we'll preserved
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-07-26
SaltOn Sea Rising.

The reported falling of fhe Salton sea as published last week seems to have been not altogether correct, or if # was, the situation has been reversed, for it has since been authenticaliy re- ported to be rising at the rate of two inches day.
 For some time the company has been collecting material at available points and preparing, if forced to do so, to h,tild ''sHoe-hy" around the waters. This condition is said to have been reached and two miles of track near Salton is reported submerged and ''shoefy" is being built around it, and on higher grade. It is not expected that traffic will be interrupted materi- ally.
 Several additional worknfen, includ- ing Section Foreman Peter Monson; lefs for Saiton on Tuesday mornings train to help in the track+laying.
 Trains are still running through; and the company hopes to stand off the water u1tif it IS demonstrated whether or not the Imperial intake can be closed.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-07-26

Sparrow Purdy, one of the younger sons of the famous Sam Purdy, was in Yuma Saturday, and Sunday. The young man was born in Yuma eighteen years ago. About seven years ago Mrs. Purdy and the family moved to San Francisco, where they have since resided. Sparrow, who has grown to be handsome young nfan of fine dGs dress, is D traFelng salesman for Kohler & Chase, San Francisco, the largest music house on the coast. Sparrow is making $ tour of the terri tory in the interest Of the firm. He went to Phoenix Monday.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-07-26
A New Machine Gun.

A new machine gun has been per fected which can fire 451 bullets in a minute. It consists of two magazines, each containing ten barrels, and has the advantage of being able to increase or diminish it's range as mdy be neceS- sary. H0stetter's Stomach Bitters also has a decided advantage over all other medicines in that it has been before the public for over 50 years, and also that it has neverkEown to fail in any case of stomach, liver or kidney disor- der. Thousands of men and women everywhere use it exclusively because they have found it very safe and reli- able. It positively cures loss of appe- tite, sick or nervous headache, bloat- ing, nausea, constipation indigestion, dyspepsia, cramps, diarrhoea, female complaints or malaria, fever and ague Be sure to try a bottle at once.