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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
Dead-Tock Cane,

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
There seems to be danger of deadlock
canal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
How Bigp
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

If we must have lock canal on the
istinlus. may We hope that the LOCKS Will
At least be large enough TO accommodate
tie ~ ton hattleship Of tho fakuze2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24

The press censor is one OF the officials In
Russia whose power is rapidly declining.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24
ii. M. WHITNEY Arainst It.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
: Henry NJ Whitney of Massachusetts, Is
not likely TO insist on third term for
President Roosevelt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-24

OIn order TO avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to TIKI STAB
should not DO addressed to any indavaous'
connected with the once, but simply to
TIKI srAR, or 10 the Editorial or rBusi-
uess Departments, according TO tenor OF
purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
BONDS ARE SOLD.
SyIacauga is Now Assured of Electric
 Light Plant.

Sylacauga, February 7.-(Special.) At a meeting of the City Council last night the sale of $24,00O of city bonds was confirmed. The bonds were sold to Mir. +. L. McEldry of Talladega, Ala, the proceeds of which vii. be used solely for the purpose of erecting an electric light and water works plant in the city.
 Contracts will be let at once and it is estimated that the plant will be completed within four months fr~m date. The present municipal admins tration. headed by Mayor T. P. John ston, have been rLtiring in their ef- forts to place these bonds and it is a source of great deal of pleasure to our citizens to know that the bonds have at last been sold and the money placed on deposit in the First National bank and the Merchants and Plan ters' bank of this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
GlNNERs REPORT.
Amount to January 1o Was 12,767,ooo
 Bales.

Washington, February IA report issued by tho census bureau today shows the quality of cotton ginned from the growth of 1904 to January l6 to be 12,767 ,600, counting round bales as half bales. These consist of l2,- 524.777 square bales, 2S9,027 round bales and yS,110 sea island bales.
 The report by states and running bales follows:
 Alabama-1, ,422, ,42G bales, and 1902 ginneries.
 Arkansas-s26,52S bales, and 244o ginneries.
 Florida-S1,S5 bales, and 279 gin neries.
 Georgia-1,9O ,9OS,66o bales. and 497i ginneries.
 Indian Territory-46S,54 bales and 509 ginneries.
 Kentucky-1sS2 bales, and five ginneries.
 Louisiana-1, ,oo5. 1928 bales, and 2223 ginneries.
 Mississippi-1. .576.S53 bales, and 4055 ginneries.
 Missouri-44,o ,o03 bales, and 76 gin neries.
 North Carolina-704,s01 bales, and 1929 ginneries.
 Oklahoma-323,72i bales, and 29S ginneries.
 South a-1.144.514 bales, and 3244 ginneries.
 Tennessee-295,132 bales, and 75S ginneries. ~
 Toxas-S,OsS,90s bales. and 44OS gin neries.
 yirginia-15,93S bales, and 126 gin nerieS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
STOCKHOLDERS IN
 ANNUAL SESSION
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BY THE ENSLEY LAND COMPANY IS DE- FERRED TO ANOTHER MEET lNG-OTHER NEWS.

Ensley, February 7-(Speeial.) 1.-The stockholders of the Ensley Land com pany met in regular annual session this morning In the offices of the company in this city. The directors were not elected today, this being deferred until a meeting which Is to be held next Tuesday morn ing.
 During the coming year the Ensley Land company has projected a number of plans looking to the development of the city and it is probable that a number of other matters will be considered along these lines next Tuesday. In the work that is now on foot is the building of a new road between Ensley and Wylam which the land company will build in con- junction with the Tennessee company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
WATERS CAUSING
 HEAVY DAMAGES
MERIDIAN ONCE MORE CONNECT ED WITH THE OUTSIDE WORLD BY WlRE-sTCRE ROBBED IN SPITE OF WEATHER.

Meridian, Miss, February r. Especially The worst storm that has been in this section of the country for seven years has finally abated and the corporations that were most damaged have been put ting on large forces of laborers to hastily make the necessary repairs. Trains on the Northeastern railroad were aban- doned yesterday on account of the bridge at Enterprise being dangerous. The flood in the river there brought down logs and trees from the upper waters and these formed jam at the bridge. The structure was soon endangered and that road has been transferring passengers by boat since yesterday at noon.
 Train Dispatcher Boiling for the Mobile and Ohio railway, who left yesterday for Lauderdale, returned this morning, as he soon had the wires working properly. However, Dispatcher Middlebfook. who left at the same time for Quitman, has been having some trouble with the wires on that end of the line and trains are still running only on schedule time.
 Business has been entirely suspended here since Saturday night so far as the telegraph offices are concerned. The Western Union announced this afternoon at o'clock that they were in connection with Birmingham, Nashville and Mobile, and hoped to have Memphis and Atlanta later in the day.
 Ed Keeton was arrested he yester- day on the charge of robbing Ha:r-,gtons jewelry store on Twenty-secoHd S -enue Saturday night The police got wiri,' of the fact some time Saturday that the store would be robbed that night and Chief Bludworth decided to handle the case himself. Shortly after dark he took his station in a doorway near fhe place and began his watch. After waiting until 1:50 in the morning in the cold sleet and snow that was falling he decided that the plot to rob the store had been abandoned and he went to the station house to warm. When he returned an hour or so later he found the back door had been pried open and jewelry and umbrellas amounting in value to about $1O0 had been secured. Yesterday morning Keeton was arrested and most of the goods lost were secured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
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"Winsome Winnie"

The engagement of Paula Idwardes in "Winsome Winnie at the Jefferson the atre was closed by a matinee yesterday afternoon and performance last night. The attendance would no doubt have been larger had 1t not been for the indictment weather. Birmingham theatregoers were rather disappointed in "Winsome Win nie' because the performance did not justify the extravagant claims os che press agents. While no fault could be found with Miss Edwardes, she needs the assistance of a more uniformly balanced company. The principals seemed to be in better form last night and there was a conspicuous improvement in the sing ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
RaIn pamaoes Stocks of Goods.

Jasper, February 7.-(Special.)- )- Damage to the extent of several hun dred dollars has been done to stocks of merchandise and household furn- iture all over the city on account of leaks in the roofs of buildings caused by the congested condition of the val leys and gutters with sleet and snow. There is hardly business place in the city that has not suffered some loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
Spencer House Destroyed.

The handsome residence of Dr. l.. A. Spencer on Clarendon avenue and Twen- ty-hrst street was totally destroyed by fire this morning shortly before ' o'clock. Owing to the rapid progress made by the flames a very small part of the furni- ture was saved The total amount of the loss is estimated at s10,00o which was covered by only s250O insurance.
 So fercely did the fire burn that sev- eral of the surrounding houses were in grave danger. The home of w. H. H. Judson, opposite the Spencer residence, caught several days ago, but by the use of the chemical tanks and the help of the bucket brigade the house was saved.
 The house was built several years ago by T. Y. Huffman at a cost of nearly s7Oo0
 Dr. Spencer and family have removed to the Crawford residence, corner of Berkely avenue and Fifteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
Personal and General.

Mrs. R. r. Smith entertained several of her friends yesterday afternoon at her home on Fifth avenue.
 Mir. Chambers McAdory is confined to his room by slight illness
 MT. and Mrs. James B. Morton have re- turned from a trip to Livingston.
 Dr. Walter l.. Rush has returned from a two weeks visit to New Orleans
 Miss Myriam Johnston of Aberdeen Miss, Is the gues of the Misses Carrel, on Second avenue
 Judge J. G. Kelley of Jasper. Tenn, is the guest of his son, MT. A. O. eKlley who has been seriously i'll at his home or Fourth avenue. MT. Kelley's condition Is much improved today.
 The Beavers held a special meeting to- night for the purpose of catching up with their work, there being over seven- teen candidates waiting for initiation. De- grees were conferred on three cadidates tonight,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
Ruth Condon Is Dead.

Gadsden, February 7.-(Special.)- J. Ruth Condon, the 10-year-old daughter of Mrs. Vera Condon. who was severe ly burned several days ago while standing in front of fire died last night. The child suffered great agony for several days and nothing eased her pain. Her back from the head down to her legs was horribly burned and there were no clothes left on her person. The entire family is on starvation and the charitable peo- pie of the city are doing all they can for them. The child was buried in the potter field
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
PRESIDENT JOHN MITCHELL.
Executive Head of United Mine Work
 CTS Goes to Blocton Today.

John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers who arrived in Blrfning ham Monday, addressed a large crowd at Ensley yesterday. A report of his speech will be found in another column.
 MT Mitchell returned to Birmingham in the afternoon and he and National Board Member w. R. Farley dined at the St. Nicholas. During the evening the presi- dent received a number of visitorsNat the Metropolitan hotel, where he is stopping
 Mir Mitchell will leave early this morn ing for Blocton, where he will speak at 10 q. m. He will speak at Blue Creek to- morrow morning and at Brookslde Friday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
MRS. WEBB DISCHARGED.
Texas Authorities Did Not Insist on
 Extradition.

New York. February Mrs. Alice Webb-Duke was discharged from cus- tody today when arraigned in the police court, after having been held prisoner at the request of the authorities of Ma cogdoches county, Texas. who had noti- fled the local authorities that they had no indictment against her. An assistant district attorney told the court today that the Texas authorities did not insist that Mrs. Duke be held for extradition.
 Mrs. Duke had been indicted on a charge of obtaining S3OO0 from E. A. Blount. president oI the Commercial Ma tional bank of NacogdochSs, by false pre- tenses in connection with a tobacco farm at Redfield, Texas S--e had been held a prisoner for fourteen days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
NO VERDICT YET.
Coroner Paris is Still Investigating
 Death of Bearden.

The investigation into the death of West Bearden is still being made by Coroner Paris and the jury he empanneled last Sunday morning. As yet the jury has not reached any verdict.
 A number if witnesses are still to be examined and it will probably be this afternoon before a verdict is rendered. Coroner Paris will attempt to arrest the party he thinks guilty before the verdict is made public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
To Erect New Building.

Chief of Police c. T. Camp has leased the lot between the city hall and the Crescent Grocery company store on Nine teenth street and has let the contract for the erection of two-story brick building on the site.
 MT. Camp has leased the lot for five years and 1t is understood will conduct a grocery store on the first floor. The sec ond floor will be rented for offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
Gadsden to Have Library.

Gadsden. February 7.-(Special.) )-Gads- den is to at last secure her Carnegie building for library purposes. The deeds have been made out and will be for warded to MT. Carnegie this week and as soon as he approves of them the money will be placed to the credit of the committee here and the work of erecting the building commenced It is to cost sl00o0 and will be on Forest avenue. one of the principal streets of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
,ohn Graham Is Dead.

Gadsden, February 7.-tSpeclai.)- John Graham, who has been suffering from consumption for several years at his home in Alabama City. died last night leaving a wife and several chill dren. MT. Graham was at one time conductor on the Rome and Decatur road and was vers popular with the neonle. His remains were inferred at Forest camatary in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
At the Bijou.

Champion Jeffries seems to be giving the patrons of the Bijou theatre thir moneys worth this week with his DOT trayal of the Role of Davy Crockett and the three-round sparring exhibition at the conclusion of each performance. Nearly every one in Birmingham is anxious to have a peep" at the best fighter in world" and a good business is being done. There will befthe usual per formance tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
Maior Anrner is Dead.

Helena, Ark, February 7.-Major John H. Homer, president of the Bank of Helena end until recently president of the Arkansas Midland rilroad, IS dead at his homo here. He was form erly major general commanding the Arkansas division O, United Confeder- ate veteranS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
Thieves are Stealing Hogs.

Gadsden, Februar. 7.-(Special.)- Hog thieves are on the warpath in the western portion of the city. and Judge J. il. Lovejoy. the recent pro bate judge, has lost three fine hogs the past few nights. Last night the thieves stole one weighing about 250 pounds. So far there is no clue to the guilty ones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
White Partridge is Killed.

Columbus, Ga.. February 7.-(SpeciaLl- A curiosity in the way of a white part ridge was killed yesterday by negro near Scale, Ala, and was brought to the city this morning. It was brought by Dan A. Joseph. a prominent sportsman of this city. who will mount the bird
 It is perfect specimen and every feather is completely white. A white partridge is very rarely seen, and the incident excited much interest among local hunters today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
Sullivan the Only Candidate.

The withdrawal of Alderman William G. Hurd from the mayoralty race today leaves the field open to J. J. SullinVan who, the indications are. will probably be unopposed in the primary called for March 20 Yesterday Alderman Moore retired from the race and the action of Dr. Hurd shortly afterwards, has caused Sullivan stock to rise consider ably.
 Two years ago MT. Sullivan lacked only two votes of receiving the nomination in the race against Mayor Huey.
 It is known that a movement is on foot to get out a candidate to oppose MT. Sul- livan, but so far the plan has failed, and it seems to be the general opinion that he will make the race alone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
"The Marriage of Kitty"

This afternoon and tonight The Mar riage of Kitty will be presented at the Jefferson theatre for return engage ment. Max Figman and the same com pany with the exception of Miss Girard Will appear. ''The Marriage of Kitty proved to be a delightful comedy finely acted when seen here earlier in the sea son and will no doubt draw the large crowds which 1t deserves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
Huntsville News susnends.

Huntsville, February 7.-(Special- 1.-The Huntsville Daily News, published by Stewart & Patterson. suspended publi- cation with the issue of today The news was founded in 1903 and has passed through various hands until this time. being operated under lease by the pres- cnt publishers. It's suspension leaves the Evening Tribune in control of the after noon field
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
All Are Rejoicing.

Oklahoma City, I. T.. February 7.-The announcement that the Senate had pass ed the statehood bill providing for joint admission of Oklahoma and Indian terri tory is creating enthusiasm in both terri tories Public demonstrations of rejoic- ing are taking place all over both terri tories tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
BESSEMER BOARD
 HAS BUSY SESSION
Citizens of Town Want Bank
 rupt Law Repealed
PETITION IS DRAWN UP
underWood's Help Will Be Asked. Much Business of Minor Impor- tance is nsacted-Handsome
 Home Burns.

Bessemer, February 7.-(special At a meeting of the City Council tonight the Mayor and Board of Aldermen signed a petition, bearing the names of a number of Bessemer citizens, to Congressman Oscar W. Underwood requesting him to use his influence to have the bankrupt law repealed The petition will be for warded to Mir Underwood at once
 The chief of the fire department made several recommendations to the Mayor and Aldermen, which were referred to the street and light committee Among these recommendations were: That the fire chief be given more power in eondemning de- fective chimney flues; that new hose wagon and 800 feet of hose be pur- chased; that another fire station be es- tablished on Darmouth avenue: that two more firemen be added to the depart ment.
 The members of the council present were: Mayor Huey, Aldermen Randall Moore, Simmons Dennis, Hurd and Gill ham. The annual reports of the city of ficials were received and ordered printed. The judiciary committee reported fav-
 
 eign steam laundries in Bessemer which was placed on it's third reading and passed,
 The judiciary committee reported un- favorably on the petition of the Avon dale Steam laundry, requesting that the license of foreign laundries in Bessemer be lowered.
 Judiciary Committee Reports.
 The judiciary committee reported fav- orably on the cherting and curbins ordi- nance, providing for the improvement of certain streets, with the exception of Oar mouth avenue between Twentieth and Twenty second streets. Clarendon avenue between Twentieth and Twenty streets, and Hall avenue The ordinance was ordered placed on it's third reading and passed
 The city engineer was instructed to advertise for bids for the curbng as provided in the ordinance
 The ordinance to change the boundar- ies of the several wards of the city as recommended by the city democratic executive committee, was referred to the judiciary committee.
 The petition of Rosenbaum Brothers that the license of bill posting be made the same as last year, $50. was granted
 The petition of E. II. King that he be granted a free contractors license was granted,
 The ordinance prohibiting the sale of second hand clothing in this city was placed on third reading anc passed A petition from citizens of East Besse- mer that the council endeavor to have the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company change its line that runs through an alley In East Bessemer to Dartmouth avenue, was read and a com mittee consisting of the Mayor, Alder men Dennis and Simmons was appoint ed to wait on the officials of the com pany relative to changing the ear line.
 The petition of Crotwei Brothers that l they be granted d franchise to build a sidertcak to their mill on Twenty first street was referred to the judiciary com | mittee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
"The Two Orphans"

The sale of seats for "rhe Two Or phans' at the Jefferson theatre next Fri day night will begin this morning at the box office. The co -I.pany numbers nearly. 100 persons and the principals are all famous stars. It is said to be the largest and strongest dramatic organization that has ever gone on tour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
Appointment to Be Made.

The appointment of the third justice of the peace, which has been held up by the governor for few days. is expected to be made this week. The applicants for the justieeship are Judge C. H. Mandy and j. R. Acuff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE JEFFERSON.

This afternoon and tonight-"Thes 4 Marriage of Kitty" s
 Friday night-"The Two Or . phans." All star cast. Saturday afternoon and night.- | "The Billionaire" {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
AT THE BIJOU.

All the week, with matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, James J. Jeffries in "Davy Crock
 ett.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
RATES ARE as FOLLOWS.
SHIP YOUR GOODS
 BY THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY

which operates on 27,000 miles of first-clas' railroads, with connections with other com reuies. to all points accessible by express
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-08
TWO NEW STARS ARE ADDED
 TO FAIR C0LUABIA'S DIADEM
(contInue4 from First Paue)

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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1905-05-04
For Growing Girls.

West Pembroke, Me.s April "a
Mrs. A. l.. Smith; of this place, says
that Dodd's Kidney Pills are the best
remedy for growing girls. Mrs. Smith
emphasizes her recommendation by
the following experience:
my daughter was thirteen years old
last November and it is now two years
since she was first taken with Crazy
Spells that would last a week and
would then pass off. In a month she
would have the spells again. At these
times she would eat very little and
was very yellow; even the whites OF
her eyes would be yellow.
"The doctors gave us no encourage
melt, they ali said they gould In9te help
her. After taking one box Of Dodd's
Kidney Pills, she has not had one bad
spell. OF course, we continued the
treatment until she had used in. all
about a dozen boxes, and we still give
them to her occasionally when she is
not feeling we'll. Dodd's Kidney Pills
are certainly the best medicine for
growing girls" I
Mothers should heed the advice OF
Mrs. Smith, for by 50 doing, they may
save their daughters much pain and
sickness and ensure a healthy, happy
future for them. !.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1905-05-04
EYEGLASSES lei FAD.
Odd Fancy INDUCED in by New York
Woman Collector.

Odd Fancy INDUCED in by New York
Woman Collector.
About the oldest fancy in which q
collector has INDUCED is that Of Mrs.
BERTHE Delafield, who seems to be bent
on getting together all the eyeglasses
in the country. She already has hun
dreds of them, with a history to al
most every pair. Many Of the srec-
tacles came from Maine, where the
old-fashioned kinds, with extension
bows and side lights, were worn long
er than anywhere else in the Union.
They are bound in horn, pewter, lead.
silver, gold, tortoise shell and even
rubber-the last named dating from a
period when the word had no special
significance as applied to the eyes.
Prominent in the collection is a pince-
nez said to have been worn by EN-
press Eugene. Mrs. Delafield has also
a monocle believed to have been the
property of Lord Beaconsield, and,
whereas it's history is not guaranteed,
it is easy to believe the dashing "Diz-
zy" would wear one of those things.
even when premier. The prettiest
specimen is a lorgnette that belonged
to Madam de Maintenon.-New York
Press.