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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-18
WILL HONOR KAISER.
University Of Pennsylvania Will Honor
Him With Decree.

Berlin, Feb. II. = Emperor William
will accept the degree of doctor of
laws from the university of Pennsyl-
vania. 1t will be conferred upon him
in absentia February % at the same
time tl--t it is bestowed upon Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-18
New York Politician Dies.

Rochester, N. Y, Feb 17.-Freder-
ick Cook, former secretary Of state of
New York. died here today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-18
he had not resigned though he was not
anxious to remain in Office
To Operate Against Railroad.

FssS NPSi 0sS SN9o'iSs sAohISoS1s
st. Petersburg, Feb. II. - A Saehe-
tun, Manchuria dispatch says 11,000
Japanese troops and Chinese bandits
are reported to be in southeast Man
churia, forty-five miles northwest of
Gunshu Pass, whence they intend to
operate against the railroad. A detach-
ment of Russian frontier guards en-
countered the Japanese February IA
and defeated them.
Japanese Defeated.
The detachment, however, while
advancing were surrounded by two
regiments of japanese cavalry, four
companies of infantry and large band
Of Chinese bandits, about fifteen miles
northwest of Gunshu Pass and lost
heavily. One gun was lost and nearly
all the gun horses and number OF
gunners were killed
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-18
"Russia's EVIL Genius"

He has been classed as the most re-
dictionary member Of the imperial fam
lily and as the head Of what is referred
to as the war party and has been stig-
matized by laborers as Russia's evil
genius.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-18
Sensation At the Capital.

News Of the tragedy has created a
tremendous sensation in St. Peters
burg. Owing to the intense excitement
prevailing at Moscow few partic-
ulars are ascertainable. The tragedy
in reality was no great surprise as it
was known that the terrorists- had al
ready condemned the grand duke to
death.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
Public Aroused.

The public is aroused to a knowl-
edge of the curative merits of that
great medicinal tonic, Electric Bit
tiers, for sick stomach, liver and
kidneys. Mary H. Walters of SAC St.
Claire Ave, Columbus, o., writes:
"For several months | was given
up to die. | had fever and ague,
my nerves were wrecked, / could
not sleep and my stomach was so
weak from useless doctors drugs
that | could not eat. Soon after be-
ginning to take Electric Bitters |
obtained relief and in a short time
l was entirely cured" Guaranteed
at R. S. Freeman & Sons drug
store; price SOC.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
A Touching Story

Is the saving from death, of the
baby girl of Geo. A. Eyeler, Cum
berland, Nd. He writes: AT the
age of ii months our little girl was
in declining health with serious
Throat Trouble and two physicians
gave her up. We were almost in
despair when we resolved to try DR..
Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds. The
first bottle gave relief; after taking
four bottles she was cured and is
now in perfect health" Never fails
to relieve and cure a cough or cold.
At R. S. Freeman & Sons drug
store; SOC and $1.00 guaranteed.
Trial bottle free.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
pahomy sweet Potato.

A new variety of sweet potato hav-
ing great economic value has been ac-
climated in the experimental gardens
of Bordeaux. 1t is native Of Da-
horny and very prolific. The leaves
of the paint can be used as SUBJ
stitute for spinach, and the tubers.
containing higher percentage of SUI
gar than beets, are fine favored and
make exceptionally good food for live
stock.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
Peculiar Disappearance.

]. D. Runyan, of Butterville, O.,
laid the peculiar disappearance OF
his painful SYMPTOMS of indigestion
and billiousness to DR.. Kings new
Life Pills. He says; "They are a
perfect remedy for dizziness, sour
stomach, headache, constipation,
etc. Guaranteed at R. S. Freeman
and Sons drug store; price Csc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
1t Does More Than That.

Gloria Lung Balsam not only re-
moves the irritation but it heals the
throat and aids nature in rebuilding
and restoring to health the inflamed
organs of speech and breathing. Il
is made of healing balms and is
best for children. Sold by c. R.
Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
a Report from Switzerland.

Mr.. John Schneeberger of Ashta-
bula, Ohio, writes that Gloria Tonic
was put to a very severe test by his
sister in Switzerland, who had been
an invalid from rheumatism for 40
years, with the result that it com
pletely cured her. Sold by c. R.
Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
Fiendlsh Suffering.

Is often caused by sores, ulcers
and cancers that eat away your
skin. VIM. Beda1l of Flat Rock,
Mich, says: have used Bucklin' S
Arnica Salve, for Ulcers, Sores and
Cancers. 1t is the best healing
dressing | ever found" Soothes
and heals cuts, burns and scalds.
Csc at R. S. Freeman & Sons drug
store; guaranteed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
Almost Beyond Belief!

ssFor the last 16 years." writes
Mr.. Frank Nargang of New Hamp-
ton, Iowa, Il have suffered severely
from rheumatism and | owe my
complete restoration to that wonder
full remedy, Gloria Tonic. | used
twelve boxes in ALL" Sold by c. R.
Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
There Is no Ne ed

To go into the science of cough.
It will only cost you Csc for bottle
of Gloria Lung Balsam. Gloria
Lung Balsam has fooled many a
doctor. 1t has relieved and stop
ped coughs that were treated as
consumptive indications Best for
children. Sold by C. R. Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
A Stubborn Case!

Mr.. VIM. Hessler of Muscoda,
Wis, writes: while taking the
first box of Gloria Tonic for my
rheumatic trouble I could not stand
on my feet, while taking the second
box | could walk across the room
by pushing a chair ahead of me,
and after taking the third box |
could husk corn and feed sixty head
of hogs" Sold by C. r. Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
Save a Trip for Health.

You need not visit California.
You can cure your cough at home.
Use Gloria Lung Balsam and your
cough will disappear. 1t is made
of healing balms and best for chill
dren. Sold by c. R. Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
Don't Cough and Cough

But quit. Use, Gloria Lung Bal
sam and you won't be able to cough.
There will be nothing to cough
about. 1t is made of healing balms
and the best for children. Sold by
c.. r. Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
His Excuse.

Mr.. Hope Spriggins Jones says of
poetry: Il don't write it for a Twin;
| Just write it cause the rest o. the
world seems to be tacklin' of it, an !
might as we'll have whirl at it as
ANYBODY ATLANTA Constitution.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
Cure for Leprosy.

An East India medical journal re-
ports the discovery, by Capt. Rost, OF
cure for leprosy. 1t is 'leprolin," a
substance analogous 70 Koch's "tuber-
culin.''
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
Mechanical Author.

The late Guy Boothby, author or
many novels, called himself a mechan-
ical author He worked with the phon-
ograph and rarely wrote line with
pen or typewriter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
Wonderful Results.

Mrs. c. A. Smith of Holland,
Mich. tells what a marvellous RENE
dy Gloria Tonic" is. She writes:
After suffering the tortures of
rheumatism for years and after
vainly employing doctors it was
"Gloria Tonic" which completely
cured me- Sold by c. R. Tag
CART.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
Go to Aid Lepers.

Three sisters of charity sailed from
Vancouver, B. c., by the steamship
Empress of India recently to spend
their lives in the leper colony at Ku-
mamtu, Japan, where there are 400
leperS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
Movina-pay Superstition.

A family must never move except
in the light or increase of the moon.
This will secure prosperity and in
crease of possessions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
Rule for Soap MAKING.

If woman is making soap and a
man stirs it, all will be we'll and the
soap will be fine, but if woman
comes the soap will spoil in the max
Exchange.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
AiasI Alas!

I've an utter contempt for riches, mind;
For dollars and bonds and deeds,
But, alas! my contempt is not the kind
Familiarity breeds.
PHILADELPHIA Press
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
Perfect In quality.
Moderate In prIOe.

Word from Br'er Williams.
81 wants riches" said Brother Will
liams, 'but not de kind dat takes
wings en- everything else dey kin lay
dey hands on" Atlanta Constitution.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17
German Domestics Save Money.

In Germany the number of servant
girls who have savings bank accounts
is nearly three times as large as that
of shop girls who have them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-17

Women in Swiss Universities.
Women form nearly one-fifth of the
students at Swiss universities.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-18
Criminal Court Adjourns.

The dockets for the January term of
the criminal court of Jefferson county
having been cleared, an adjournment
was taken yesterday afternoon until
early in April, when the court will re-
convene. The spring term of the court
commences on April j. On that day the
grand jury will also meet. The grand
jury has already been summoned for SER
vice.
The capital docket win be set for trial
in the first division about the middle Of
next month. There are several important
cases to be set for trial at that time,
among them being the case of Mrs. Rosa
G Herring, who has been indicted on
the charge of killing her husband at
Weller mines The defendant is in the
county Jail. She was indicted by the
grand jury in Bessemer. but her case is
made returnable before the criminal
court.
The following cases were disposed Of
yesterday in the first division, Judge Dan
A. Greene presiding:
Tom Noble, burglary; not guilty
Walter Whitfield, larceny from person;
not guilty.
Several defendants who have been con-
victed in the two divisions of the crimi-
nal court this week, will be sentenced
today, 1t being the regular weekly sem
tence day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-18
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Rev. Or. stagg viii Deliver a Lecture
Next Monday Night.

The knights of Columbus will en-
terrain their friends on Monday night
next at their hall on the corner of
Twentieth street and Fourth avenue.
The Rev. DR.. John w. Stage, pastor
of the First Presbyterian church, has
accepted an invitation to deliver a
lecture of a humorous nature, entitled
odds and Ends" In addition to the
lecture musical programme of high
merit will be rendered by the members
of the council and friends who have
consented to aid the Knights in their
efforts to please their members and
invited guests.
The programme follows:
Vocal Trio-Miss Van Merkestyn.
Messrs. Arico and O'Brien.
Violin Solo-Mr. Oliver Chalifoux.
Vocal Solo--Miss Van Merkestyn.
Feature of the Evening-"Odds and
Ends'-The Rev DR.. John w. Stage
Quartette-Messrs. Hefin, Arico. Her
bert and O'Brien.
Vocal Solo "a Thought of You"-Mr
Charles Herbert
Bass Solo, selected-Mr. Wyatt Helm
Mrs. o. W. Colgan. accomanist
Birmingham council cordially invite
their friends and promise all an enjoyable
evening entertainment
FRANK P. O'BRIEN.
Grand Knight.
CHARLES HOUPPERT,
Lecturer
J. CARY THOMPSON,
Financial Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-18
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
DULY CELEBRATED
FATHER coYLE READS ORIGINAL
POEM AT ST. PAUL's CHURCH.
VARIED PROGRAMME AT RED
MEMS HALL LAST NIGHT.

Yesterday was st. Patrick's day and
was duly observed by the sons of Erin.
There was high mass at st. PauPs
church at o'clock. The Rev Father
Coyle occupied the pulpit He did not
preach sermon. but in lieu of a dis
course, read a beautiful poem of his COM
position on Ireland's patron Saint.
Last night the Ancient Order of Hi
bernians had a delightful entertainment
at Red Mems hall. There was music and
felieitous addresses and Rotations. The
Rev. Father Kitrick. senior assistant
priest at st. Paul's. made short but
ringing remarks and read most impress
sively the Rev. Father Coyle's poem on
st. Patrick
Hugh McGeever presided and spoke fit
tingly. He also sang solo, assisted by a
chorus. A. Latady recited tendery his
poem on the late Father O'Reilly. DIR.
o. 7. Dozior made a patriotic speech and
! Capt. Frank P. O'Brien made an elo-
quent address and sang two songs. There
were half dozen musical numbers, and
all of them were applauded.
At the conclusion of the programme
tiltie was a piOBEtSslNe tucuIe cdfu party
in the hall. The winners Of the prizes
were as follows. First lady's prize, Mrs.
John Antwine; second lady's prize. Mrs.
Rue; second lady's prize, Mrs. Theilma;
BOBBY, Mrs. John Brogin; first gentle
mans prize, P. J. Dodd; second gentle
mems prize, John Gaudin
From the Red Mems hall the Hibern-
ians and their friends proceeded to the
st. Charles cafe on Nineteenth street,
where a banquet was served.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-18
SALVATION ARMY.
Well Attended and Earnest Meetings
Staff Captain Berriman Coming.

The Salvation Army is having we'll
attended and earnest meetings at its
hall, 2109 Second avenue, every night.
Many converts arc reported Sunday
special meetings have been arranged,
as follows
Holiness meetings at II a. M; ju-
Nor meetings at p. M; Christian
praise meeting at p. M; prayer
meeting at $50 p. m. An open-air
meeting precedes all the meetings in
side. Good music, singing and inspir-
ing talks by Adjutant G. A. Dodd
Staff Captain ]. M. Berriman and
his secretary, Ensign A. e. Widgery,
will come Tuesday for the purpose of
swearing in some eighteen new re-
cruits as Salvation Army soldiers, the
recruits of the Especial siege" that
has been going on for the last few
weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-18
IRON CONSUMPTION
WELL MAINTAINED
GREAT IMPROVEMENT IN TRADE
coNplTIoNs-UNUsUAL ACTIN.
ITY OBSERVED IN ALL LINES.
COKE QUOTATIONS.

Rogers, Brown s. Co.'s Cincinnati report
OF yesterdays date says.
The recent marked Improvement in
trade conditions has continued and de-
Veloped to such an extent that the situa-
ton may be called distinctly active.
viewed impartially, the record of produce
tion and furnace statistics for Febru-
airy, shows that consumption is being
maintained at a point continuously in
advance Of production. however. this lat
ter may fuctuate. Unusually severe
weather conditions and short month
served TO decrease both production and
consumption, but from statistical point
of view. the results are satisfactory.
With the opening of spring. 1t Is I'M
questionably true that March will make
good In all that is expected.
From every side. come reports and
striking evidence of unusual activity in
all lines The week has been the general
foundry trade a larger factor In the
market than at any time since the first
OF the year and there are present more
numerous inquiries and purchases. AL
though the tonnage is not as great as
some weeks, when only a few big buy
ers closed, it is the general Improvement
which is so assuring. In addition to this,
the large buyers in special lines are
still interested. They all appear to have
considerable business in sight. There
are more orders being placed with the
general needs and to hurry material al
ready bought. Prompt movement of iron
due Is being called for In the south
with the merger proposition off again for
the time being, there is talk of advance
In price, one of the largest interests pre-
dieting 1t within the week. At the time
of the last southern advance, northern
furnaces paid little heed and continued
to sell as they had been doing At the
present time. conditions are reversed.
Virginia furnaces are having no trouble
maintaining their recent advance. Among
the Ohio furnaces, prices are without,
as yet, any change. The matter of de-
lveries entirely through the year ia
having increased interest for buyers and
some business has been booked through
80 JUN - III seconu anu
third quarters In some cases, at an
advance of IS and 50 cents per ton for
the third and fourth quarters.
Coke quotations are unchanged Many
operations in spite of the passing of I'M
favorable weather, are greatly hampered
by shortage of cars This is especially
true of the Pocahontas and Virginia
fields. The advance in wages to coke
makers in the connellsville region is evil
dence of the assurance for coke prospects
being held by manufacturers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-18
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.
Several Good Paying Vacancies to Be
FilIed-Three April Examinations.

The United States civil service COM
mission announces examinations, as
follows:
April 26, for bookkeeper in the de-
partmental service, at salaries ranging
from $500 to $1,000 per annum. The
age limit is 20 years and over, and
applicants from Alabama are espe-
cially desired by the commission. Re-
quests should be made for Form No.
3U4.
April 26, for inspector of clothing
(male), at salary of 5000 per annum,
in the quartermaster's department at
large, New York. The age limit is
20 years or over. Requests should be
made for Form No. 1893.
April 26 and 27, for forest assistant
in the bureau of forestry of the De-
partment of Agriculture and of assist
ant forester in the Philippine forest
service; one at 1880, one at $1,000 and
four at $1,000 per annum.
Full information with reference to
these examinations will be furnished
upon application to S. d. Harris, sec
rotary of the local examining board.
He is at the postoffice.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-18
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers
have been filed in the probate court:
II. X. Miner to Central Trust COM
pany, lot No. Z in subdivision A. of
block No. 1o7, Birmingham, consideration
$780,
Steiner Brothers to Central Trust COM
pany, lot No. 6, in subdivision B Of block
No. lO6, Birmingham. consideration
$2527 SO.
w. @. Oliver to Jane NJ Whelan, lots
Nos. IA and 10 in block No. 49, Brming-
ham. consideration $4,000
Birmingham Lumber company to Jo-
seph Brewer, lots 5, 6 and In block No.
1853, Birmingham, consideration s4l05.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-18
Circuit Court.

Judge A. A. Coleman, presiding:
The case of VIII Cooper VS. the Bir-
mngham Railway, Light and Power com
pany resulted in a verdict by the jury for
the defendant The verdict was return
ed late yesterday afternoon. Suit was
brought for damages for alleged personal
injuries.
Rich King through his attorney, Ro-
land T. Shugart has filed suit in the
circuit court against w. II. Barnard
asking for damages to the amount of
$500 for alleged personal injuries The
plaintiff sets forth in his complaint that
he was assaulted and beaten by the
plaintiff, without cause. on March 16,
1905, hence the suit.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-18
HIGH SCHOOL WORK.
Brick Work in Basement About Com
pIeted-Plans for New Buildings.

Work is progressing rapidly on the new
Birmingham High school, located on the
corner of Seventh avenue and Twenty
fourth street, north. All of the brick
work In the basement has about been
completed and the work of laying the
white limestone coping for the first floor
has commenced.
The Board of Education will open bids
on March 27 for the plans and specifica-
tions for the new Baker and Five Points
grammar schools. The former will be
erected on a lot recently purchased by
the Board of Education on the corner
of Twenty-thrid street and Thirteenth
avenue, while the latter will be erected
in Drennen park at Five Points.
1t is expected that a number of archf-
tects will submit plans and specifications
for the new schools.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-18
PAVING WORK PROGRESSING.
Contractors for Eighteenth Street I'm
provements Are Making Roadway.

Contractors are making progress In the
work Of paving Eighteenth street from
Avenue A to Fourth avenue with vitri-
fed brick pavement. There are twenty or
more tracks across Eighteenth street be-
tween Avenue A and Morris avenue, and
considerable work in raising the rails will
have to be done before the Wtrifed brick
is laid along that part of the street.
Just as soon as Eighteenth street is
completed the contractors will break
ground for the pavement along Morris
avenue from Eighteenth to Nineteenth
streets and Twenty-second to Twenty
fourth streets. Work is also progressing
along Twentieth street, and Fifth avenue
which are to be paved with bituminous
macadam.
Next week the United States Wood Pre-
serving company, which has the contract
for paving a part of Highland avenue
with creosoted wooden blocks. will go to
work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-18
WELL KNOWN SHOE MAN.
Alexander e. Little Stops on His Way
to Mexico.

Alexander e. Little. who is head OF the
great concern which manufactures sorosis
shoes, passed through birmingham yes
terday in a private car en- route TO Mex
leo.
Mr. Little's car remained here for sew
eral hours, during which time he enter
tanned d. Rich, of the Arm OF d. & A.
Rich, who are exclusive agents In this
city for Sorosis shoes.
Mr. Little was accompanied by members
of his immediate family. His success as
q shoe manufacturer In Lynn, Mass, has
been phenomenal His plants are now
turning $500 pairs of sorosis shoes daily.
which is said to be entirely inadequate to
supply the demand.