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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
E. T. shaw & Sons. undertakers.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
WILL INVESTIGATE PLAGUE.
Deaths In India Are Assuming Enor-
 mous Proportions.

London March 23-Replying to ques- tions in the house ,of commons tonight, MT. Brodrick, secretary of state for In dia said that the latest figures on the plague in India showed that for the four weeks ending February 2S, in the Bom- bay presidency, there was 1s,475 deaths. and that for the four weeks ending March 16 in the rest of India there was i2S 55O deaths.
 The total number of deaths from the plague in the Bombay presidency from January to February s, were 2S.721 and in the rest of India from January l to March Il, SSS,Si5 MT. Brodrick said he had communicated with the viceroy of India looking to a remedy for this deplor- able loss of life, and that 1t has been decided to send out a scientific expedi- ton of experts to investigate the cause. The expedition will start Immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
GOVERNOR WELL RECEIVED.
Poles Think Attitude of Government
 Is Not conclIlatory.

Warsaw, March 2S.-The governor gem eral, General Maximovitch, arrived in Warsaw today. His official entrance into the city favorably impressed the Poles. After attending a service at the ortho- dox church, the governor general went to the Catholic cathedral where he was received by the archbishop and remained for the celebration of mass.
 This is the first occasion on which a governor general had attended Cath ollie service on assuming office since the revolution of 1881. Later the gover- nor general visited the archbishop and re- quested the support of the Catholic clergy in resoring order in Poland. The friendly attitude of the governor general is re- garded as an indication that the St. Pe- tersburg government intends the adoption of a more conciliatory policy toward Po- land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
TROUBLE IN GUATEMALA.
Revolutionists Are Being Supplied
 With Weapons.

Mexico City March 2S.-A Mexican coasting vessel recently arrived at Muege, lower California, carrying several empty cases that had been filled with Mauser rifles. The captain declared that he had passed more than 100 cases floating on the water. and that those on board had been picked up.
 It is believed that the rifles which the cases contained were furnished the forces that are now said to be planning an in- yasion of Guatemala. It Is asserted that another war in Guatemala is probable. Guatemalan rebels, in the guise of la- borers 1t Is said. are congregating at various points along the Guatemalan frontiers. The government of Salvador is reported in readiness to aid the rebels as soon as a revolution is launched.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
DECLARED vITALLY IMPORTANT
Debate Is Continued on Separation of
 Church and State In France.

Paris. March 23.-The Chamber of Depu- ties today continued the debate on the bill providing for the separation of church and state MT. Deschsvel, republican, for- mer president of the house, declared the debate was the most important since the revolution, as 1t concerned the abolition of religious regime which had ex- ister for five centuries.
 The interference of religion with po1i- tics had become intolerable while the in- reference of the state with questions of conscience" was equally odous There fore the time had come to place each upon separate and independent basis M. Deschavel referred to the United States as showing the beneficial effect of the entire separation of church and state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
THE LEGAL RECORD.

which he Is alleged to have been over- paid as salary.
 Demurrers on the original bill of the complainant and motion to dismiss for want of equity were sustained by Judge Ferguson. The laws adopted by the gen. eral assembly with regard to this matter were therefore declared to be unconsti- tutional. Upon authority from the City Council. Capt. Edward D. Smith, city att torney. represented MT. Drennen and the city, while MT. Griffin was represented by Cabaniss & Weakley. It is not known whether or not an appeal from the de- cision of the lower court to the supreme court will be taken.
 Judge Ferguson had the case under ad- vicement for some time before rendering a decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
Favorable to the Mayor.

Judge Charles w. Ferguson, presiding in the first division of the city court os Birmingham, has rendered a decision declaring that the City Council of Bir- mingham had the right to fix the salary Of Mayor Drennen at $S6o0 per year, if the body saw fit to do so The decision was rendered in the case of George Griffin vs the Mayor and Aldermen of Birming- ham, and W. M. Drennen. The bill which was filed sometime ago by the attorneys, for MT. Griffin. attacked the action of the City Council in fixing the salary of the Mayor at s360O per year. contending that the charter of the state fixes the salry of mayors of cities of this size at s25o0 per annum or less. An effort was also made in the bill to have the Mayor return to the city treasury the amount
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
Make Partial Assignment.

Memphis. March 23.-The Sledge & Wells company, leading brokerage firm of Memphis, filed a deed of partial as- signment in the office of Registrar James c. Jones late today. The decd makes the Memphis Trust company assignee of the business properties of the firm. The firm has been in business ten years in this city, dealing in all kinds of mer- chants supplies, cotton seed products pa- pers bags, burlap bags, etc. The sched- uled liabilities of the firm aggregate about s54.000 and the assets are estimated at about s47.ooo The amount of secured debt is S12,132
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
Charges Against Postoftice Officials.

Indianapolis. March 23.-Col. Russel B. Harrison is in receipt of a letter from B. St. John Hoyt of Pittsburg, in whica MT. Hoyt says he called the attention of the postoffice department last year to the Storey Cotton company of Philadelphia. who recently failed. and that no investiga- ton of the company was made by the de- partment Mir. Harrison at the request of Mr. Hoyt will forward the Correspondence to President Roosevelt. It is charged by intimation that some employe or employees of the postoffice department may have been protecting the company from .-.e in- vestigation asked for by MT. Hoyt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
Verdict for PlaintiH.

In the city court the jury gave ver- dict for the plaintiff for s75O yester- day in the suit of Sol Smith vs. the sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company. Suit was brought for damages to the amount of s5O00 for alleged personal in- juries
 Mary Bland sues the Travellers Insur- ance company for 5000 in this court, claiming the amount to be due on policy held by her.
 The case of Henry Redus vs. the Mill Ter Coal and Railroad company on trial in the second division resulted In a yer dict for the defendant
 There Is no docket in either division of the city court set for today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
ROMANCE ENDS IN WEDDING.
Couple Married In Columbus Had
 Never Seen Each Other.

Columbus. Ga, March 2S,-(speoiai)--A romantic marriage occurred late this af- ternoon In the parlors of the Rankin house. when Miss Ida A. Henry of this ; city was welded to MT. Samuel Miller, a prominent farmer of Richland, Mo. The couple had never seen each other before today, but had been corresponding for two years
 The groom is a member of the Board of Education of his home county and his original correspondence with Miss Henry was said to have been of a business na- ture, relating to school matters. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Mary Henry of Scale, Ala, and a member of a promi- nent Russell county family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
RIocton EIkes Elect offlcers.

Blocton, March 2S.-(Special)-A its regular meeting Wednesday night, March 22, the Blocton lodge of Elks held their annual election and the following officers were elected for tine ensuing year: pr. George W. Randall. exalted ruler; L. J. Farrar, esteemed leading knight; Wiley A. Propst. esteemed loyal knight; J. F. Gholson. esteemed featuring knight; D. M Lewis, secretary; w. R. Young, treas- urer; John Collier, tyler; l. B. Krentz- man and M. c. Davie. trustees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
Time Extended for svrians.

Washington, March 23.-Minister Powell has cabled the state department from Port au Prince that the Haytien govern ment by decree has extended from April 1 to May 15 the time allowed for Syrians holding forged naturalization American citizenship papers to withdraw from Haytl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
We'll Known Negro Dead.

w. H. Harney aged 70 years, one of the best known and most prominent negroes In this section. died this after noon at o'clock after an illness of sev- eral weeks. Harney had been employed in the postoffice for several years and had long been prominent in republican politics. He was very courteous and was well liked by both white people and negroes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
Delayed TraIns VIII Arrive.

Los Angeles. Cal, March 23-Reports from the Southern Pacific local offices state that eight of the westbound trains on that road delayed by floods will arrive in this city tonight. Four of the east bound trains that have been held here will depart today The line Is rapidly be- ing repaired, and 1t is hoped to have mat ters in such shape by tomorrow that all regular schedules may be resumed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
United States Court.

In the United States court yesterday. the Ivy Coal and Coke company was made the defendant in a suit filed by A. Latady, counsel for Joseph Bryan of Richmond, Va, trustees. to recover s6o. .1oS.
 The complaint states that 69,1oS tons of coal was removed by the defendant from the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section IS. in township 15, south, of range B. west of Huntsville, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
Circuit Court.

Business is at standstill in the circuit court this week. Court adjourned for the week Monday. and there have been nu sessions. The regular docket will be taken up again next week.
 No new cases were filed in the cir cult court yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
Investigation Continued.

The coroner's jury, which has been in session at the county court house at Bir- mingham, investigated the Virginia mines disaster, has adjourned until next Tues day morning when the Jury will meet In the Bessemer city court room.
 A number of witnesses have been sum- moned and the investigation, 1t is ex- peeted will consume several more days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Denny kavanaugh, Jr.

Denny John, the six-months-old son Of Mir and Mrs. D. Kavanaugh. died yes- terday morning at o'clock at the family residence in Elyton after a short illness from pneumonia. The funeral services will be held this morning at the residence at clock. The interment will be in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
Infant Twins.

The infant twins of MT. and Mrs. Arthur M. Strickland died Wednesday night at the home of their parents on Second ave- nue and Twenty fourth street. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock The interment was in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
weavers Strike at Fall River.

Fall River, Mass March 23-Two hun dred weavers of the Granite Cotton mills struck today. The corporation operates three large mills, and employs about 1900 hands. The grienance is understood to be the number and method of running looms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
Children Burn to Death.

Superior, Wis, March 23-rwo small children of D. Syriang, a farmer living near Brule, set fire to the house in the absence of their parents and burned to death. They had hid under a bed for fear of whipping. for starting the fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
Real Estate Transfers.

Real estate transfers have been filed in the probate court as follows:
 Ben Meyer and Rosa 8. Meyer to Au- gusta L. Poe. part of lot [, block 7ls, Ely ton Land company survey; consideration $500.
 Andy Roberts, ct all, to S. M. Jack. F acres in section IS, township 16, range 8, west; consideration, sS400.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
MarrIaoe Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued from the probate court as follows:
 William J. Bush of Goethite to Sallie Murchinson.
 James Harrell of Louisburg to Dora Tidwell.
 J. W. Drake of Avondale to Alma Gresham.
 Otto John of Vivian to Christina Hangs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
Petitions In Bankruptcy.

Petitions in bankruptcy have been filed with the clerk of the federal court as follows:
 William J Moore. liabilities s11s5o. as. sets SIT. : Eddie Swanson, liabilities sSs.so, assets s10 exempt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
Blrminaham In Line.

A Cough will be quickly relieved by Piso's Cure for Consumption. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-24
Headaches and Neuralgia From coIds

Laxative Promo Quinine. the world wide Cold and Grip remedy. removes the cause. Call for the full name and look for signature of p. w. Grove. 25c.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Gar and sultan.

What Sultan of Turkey has ever
commanded the suppression of the Ian
guage and history of a vassal state?
What Sultan has prohibited the edu-
cation of section of his subjects
What Sultan has restricted the bene-
fits of medical science and closed his
sanitariums and watering places to a
section of his subjects? What Sultan
has ordered the massacre Of his own
subjects without proyocation? What
Sultan has tortured children to convert
them to his faith, making them kneel
upon sacks Of shot for eighteen hours
a day until they embraced Moham-
mechanism, and caused those who
would not be converted to be knouted
to death between the ranks of his sol
diers p Russia as It Really Ia
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Sneechleaa.

Two workmen were engaged in dig
ging a well when suddenly portion
of the earth gave way, falling on and
knocking down one of the men. His
companion called to him and listened
anxiously for reply.
Pat. speak, mani" cried Mike again
from above. Are We dead?"
NO. Mike" came the answer. with
a. groan. I'm not dead, but I'm
spachless."
Without more ado Mike set off for
help as fast as his legs could carry
him. Thumping loudly on the door of
Pats kinfolk, he summoned help, ex-
planning that Pat had been knocked
''spachless" and was buried by the
earth in the well.
"Who told We so?" was the unex-
pected matter of fact inquiry.
HE told me himself" retorted Mike,
indignant at his word being doubted
land, begorra, woman, il ye don't be.
lieve me come and ask him, and he'll
tell ye it's the truth I'm speaking"-
London Taller.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Mark Twaln's First Money.

While travelling recently Mark
Twain was asked by friend and fell
low passenger If he remembered the
first money he had ever earned.
'.Yes," answered Mr.. Clemens, puff.
ing meditatively on his cigar. II have
a distinct recollection of it. When |
was youngster l attended school at
a place where the use Of the birch rod
was not an unusual event It was
against the rules to mark the desks in
any manner, the penalty being a fine
Of $5 or public chastisement.
Happening to violate the rule or
one occasion l was offered the alterna
tive. told my father, and as ne
seemed to think 1t would be too bad
for me to be publicly punished, he
gave me the $5. At that period of ny
existence IS was large sum. while
whipping was Of little consequence
and so''-here Mr.. Clemens refiectivelJ
knocked the ashes from his cigar
"well,' he finally added, that wa.
how earned my first Baltimor,
Herald.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
WHEN FORKS WERE NEW

How Their Use Impressed Lady the
First Time She Saw Them.
A lady who saw forks used for the
nrst time at dinner of Henry III. of
France records her impressions" of
the occasion. Henry had in 1547 been
rendered magnificent reception in
Venice. At this entertainment forks
were used. The royal guest observed
them with much interest and imlnedi-
ately introduced them to the French
court.
1t seems from the account of the
lady, who had never used them be-
fore, that some others were in the same
predicament. She writes:
"They never touched the meat with
their fingers. hut with forks, which
they carried to their mouths, bending
their necks and bodies over their
plates.
There were several salads. These
they ate with forks, for it is not con-
sidered proper to touch the food with
the fingers. However difficult it may
be to manage it, it is thought better
to put the little forked instrument in
the mouth than the fingers.
'The artichokes, asparagus, peas and
beans were brought. 1t was pleasure
to watch them try to eat these with
their forks, for some, who were less
adroit than the others, dropped as
many on their plates and on the way
| to the mouth as they were able to gel
/ to their mouths.
"Afterward great silver basin and
pitcher of water were brought, and
the guests washed their hands, though
1t seems as If there would not be much
scent of meat and grease on them, 70,
they had touched their food only witt
| those forked instruments"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
An Exclamation,

"Look!" exclaimed lady to her COM
panion at the matinee, there is Mrs.
Oldine in that box. Her hair is Jet
black now, but I'm positive it was
streaked with gray the last time sa W
her"
Every true, dear" replied the other,
but you know her only brother died
three months ago."
What has that got to do with the
color of her hair?" asked the FIRST
speaker.
why, don't you understand re-
kjoined her friend. "She's in mourn
ing"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
A SOFT Answer.

Mrs. Newcomer-Good morning! II
this Mrs. Teachem's private school7
Mrs. Blinks (hotly) Indeed it isn't.
This is private house, and these are
my own children.
Mrs. Newcomer (hastily)-I thought
it must be a school, because the children
looked so cultivated, and educated, and
scholarly, and-and refined, you know.
Mrs. Blinks (genially)-Oh, yes, OF
course. Come in and sit down. Lucy,
call in your six brothers and five sisters,
and introduce them to the lady, while
get ready to go around with her and
show her where Mrs. Teachem's school
isl
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
ODD FREAKS OF LIGHTNING.
Sometimes 1t Makes F1ash1iRht Photo.
graphs on Its Victim.

Sometimes 1t Makes F1ash1iRht Photo
graphs on Its Victim.
One Of the fantastic tricks which
lightning plays upon It's unfortunate
victims is kind of fashlight photog-
raphy. There are numerous instances
Of this which are more or less ''authen-
ticated," but they seem almost too
wonderful to be believed. One Of these
ts of young man in New Jersey who
was struck by lightning and was taken
In an ambulance to the hospital at
once. There seemed to be no wound
except small mark on the back, but
while the doctors and nurses were ex-
amining him a picture began to devel-
op on the skin. Soon before the won
dering eyes of the watchers appeared
a perfect picture of Christ nailed to
the cross. The explanation is that on
the wall opposite the bed on which the
young man lay was the picture which
was reproduced ON his skin.
Another instance Is Of man who
was struck by lightning. and on his
chest were red marks, resembling ths
tree, with all its branches, under which
the man was standing when he was
killed. From France comes the story
Of q peasant girl who was driving q
cow from the pasture when she was
overtaken By storm, and she and the
cow took refuge under the tree. A bolt
Of lightning killed the COW and stunned
the girl. When she recovered con.
sciousness she found on her chest q
picture Of the cow she had been drtv.
Ing.
The chatelaine of the castle of Bena.
tonnaire was sitting in chair in hel
salon when the chateau was struck by
lightning. She was uninjured, but OF
the back Of her dress was found a per
feet copy Of the chair on which she
had been sitting, down to its minutes1
ornament These are q few Of the
many strange pranks which lightning
plays upon us.-Chicago Chronicle.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
500 Reward. S1OO.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
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that science has been able to cure IN all its
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acting directly upon the blood and mucous
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foundation Of the disease, and giving the pa
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and assisting nature in doing Its work. The
proprietors have no much faith In its curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
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Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Hoods S Jdrsaparili0
and Pills

Make the blood pure, vigorous and
rich, create appetite, give vitality,
strength and animation, and cure
all eruptions. Have the whole family
begin to take them today.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has been used In
our family for some time, and always with
good results. Last spring was all run
down and got bottle Of 1t, and IS usual
received great benefit" Miss BEuzAz
BoYcE, Stowe, vt.
Hoods 8arsaparllla promises 70
cure and keeps the promise.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
He Rides Wheel. /.

"Look out for the man riding along
side a car on bicycle" remarked a
Central detail detective the other day.
ssThe street car workers have q new
dodge, and the man on the bicycle Is
part Of the game. He's the outside
man. as 1t were
"A CRATER gets on the car and the
car is followed by the guy on the
wheel. When the goods watch or
scarfpin-is taken by the fellow on the
car he throws it to his pal on the
wheel, who gets away with it. II the
guy on the wheel sees trouble ahead on
the car he gets away, but not without
first getting the stuff from his partner
if he can.
Its a slick game, and puzzled us
for while, but we tumbled to it by
recognizing one Of the crooks on a
wheel Chicago Inter Ocean.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
A Weil-Known Fact

Magistrate-What have you to say
to the charge Of being drunk and disor-
derly last night?
Prisoner-You know, y'r honor, that
wen q man is drunk, he thinks he's
sober, and it's the other people is drunk.
Magistrate-Um-ye I have heard
so.
Prisoner-That's how it was, y'r hon.
or. Th' perliceman was drunk.