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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
PUPPY FEEDS OWL.
Story of s.rang Woodland Friendship
 Is Told .y Maine Hunter.

Patten, Me.-Peter, shepherd pup owned by Dick Bruce, a trapper living nine miles northeast of here. in the moose timber. distinguished himself recently by saving the life of a barn owl with which he had struck up an odd friendship Bruce Is authority for the story.
 Last spring the owl raised family of young not far from the trappers cabin and made night hideous bringing up her brood. The old owl would perch on stumps and boot in a deep bass, while the fedgelings, perched on other stumps, add ed distressing saprano and tenor accom- paniment. The racket finally got to be so annoying that Bruce took his gun and killed the youngsters. He intended to shoot the mother. too, but she possessed cunning akin to human, and try as he would Bruce couldn't get within range
 After the death of her family the old owl took up with Pete, also motherless, and he returned her affection. The at tachment grew as time went on, and 1t wasn't long before Pete began to disap- pear after meals. It eventually developed that he ate what he wanted and carried the remainder to points in the forest. where he would leave it for his winged partner to dispose of when the coast was clear Bruce lay under cover near the bait for several days, but all to no pur- pose. and he finally gave up the idea of shooting the owl.
 "The old varmint continued to hoot and saw away nights" he says, but l got used to it after fashion and concluded to let the pair go their own way. l would see them every now and then fussing around in the woods. but the moment the old owl laid eyes on me she would dig out of sight So fast that there was no getting bead on her If l wanted to. The pair had a habit of getting together on 0oonlight nights and raising fearful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
That r. c. |. Deal.

There are still some doubting Thomases In Wall street when the proposed mer- ger of southern iron properties Is men, toned. They remember the experience of last February when 1t was said that the Hoadley clique had purchased control of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company with merger plans in view.
 What did happen was this:
 After a sensational movement, ranging from 10 to 50 points in southern iron stocks, announcement was made that q majority of Tennessee Coal and Iron had been ac- quired, and that, backed by the United States steel corporation, arrangements were being made to take over the Sloss- Sheffield plants. The plans really were submitted to a well-known banking firm. but after considering the possibilities of the consolidation, a polite but positive reason was given for the refusal to act as financial sponsor A hitch in Tennessee Coal and Iron control occurred in the form of classified board of directors. Early in March. when Sloss-Sheffieid sud denly dropped from IA to ss, and Ten
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17

secret. murder or a supposed ghost, for example. may diminish the value of a whole terrace of houses by 90 per cent or more"
 A West End house agent quoted the case of so-called "eancer houses, bought a house myself some years ago. he said land then learned from a neigh bor that the previous tenant had died from malignant cancer. Risk or no risk, I got rid of 1t at the earliest possible moment. If such was my own feeling, | cannot blame the public who refuse to live in known cancer houses
 In both Scotland and Wales there are houses that are practically unlettable on account of weird legends attaching to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17

nessee Coal and Iron from 9I1a to s71s, Joseph H. Hoadley announced there is no change in the status of the merger plan, though it's consummation may be deferred until after the annual meeting of the Tennessee Coal and Iron share holders in May" Nothing further was heard of the plans until two weeks ago.
 But there Is no doubt that this time the control has really changed and there Is more ground for believing that a consol- dation is the object. How soon this can be carried out it Is doubtful If the pro- jectors themselves can tell. Consolidation of southern iron properties must come sooner or later, but 1t will take a large amount of new working capital to make such a move successful and whether this can be obtained at the present extrava- gant prices Is a question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
GHOST HOUSES STUNNED.
Market Value Greatly Depreolated by
 Legends of the Uncanny.

From the London Mall.
 "Unlucky Dalham," otherwise Dalham Hall, Suffolk, where the late Col. Frank Rhodes died, and which was referred to in yesterdays Daily Mail, is only one of nanny examples of houses with raputa- tions for bringing misfortune upon their possessors.
 "Auctioneers fight shy of mysteries of all kinds" said a prominent member of the profession yesterday. T have known of cases of eccentric men asking for haunted houses but in the usual run of events a ghost intangible tenant of any kind sends down the market value of house property to ridlculously low , figure.
 Tragedies connected with certain houses, unless notorious beyond hope of concealment, are always carefully kept
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17

ergy that can be produced And there is no sense in carrying around millions of tons of raw material like coal when we can get its product delivered to us by wire.
 Now the truth is that 1t will cost a third less to transport electrical power by wire than to carry 1t in the form of coal in railroad cars. Assume the price of coal to be $1 at the mouth of the mine, and assume the freight to be $1.90. Now we can turn that coal into cleo tricity at the mine and convey 1t by wire at less than half the cost of the freightage of coal"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES
Via Central of Georgia Railway.

Fare and one-third plus 25c round trip. r4cl,ets for the general public on sale December 22. 23, 24, 25, 30 and Sl, 1901 and January 1. 19Os final limit January 1. 1906
 on December r to 24, inclusive, upon surrender of certificates, tickets will be sold to teachers and students at fare and one-third plus 25c round trip hnal limit January 8, 1906.
 Holiday excursion tickets will also be sold to certain portions of the north and west on certain dates.
 For further information apply George F Jordan, T. P. A. 1921 First avenue. Bir- mingham Ala. z-ll-lo-lo-l'-ls-Sl--S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
Baths for Armory In Buffalo.

From the Buffalo Times.
 Luxurious baths will he placed in tho sixty-ffth regiment armory at a cost of S33 O00 The baths will have brass trim mlngs marble floors, and plunge bath will also be installed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
Two Thousand in One Place.

Chilliwick. little town on the Fraser river. holds the curious record of having performed play in which no fewer than ao0 individuals took part All the char acters were red men,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
.DRS. DOz|ER & D0z|ER
 SPECIALISTS.

 supeb equip achieved reputation of which justly proud Thousands of men and women by proclaim point the others personally before prescription Thus competent druggists
 prepared patrons remedies scientific auxia rios m xRavs Violet Rays vanor and steam Baths Red and and other mode method modern discovery approved utility in the proper of Diseases Men Women.
 public another medical m se which equals ours in the horoghness of equipment
  percentage of patients
 exercising pahy and with of right and with justice pluck every experiment  iy And could public but fully could muud who would crowd for our ser Ices
 In particular apply manary doubt that Con- the lives of those affected with the deadly tuberculosis
 with other mild ajuvns the knife painful escharoics Specific Poison also cured by us with Steam Baths aided by medicines correctly prescribed
 a profession mutaed the slightest preexs omes fatal ache and pain with which they may happen to be troubled has grown be damnao Tad honesty and responsibility of the entire med founded and the light shame the greedy graft of the great in Russia blush with daily pepetrated by ambitious nhuman Women who suffer with should submitting surgical of those who had and painless without submitting surgical 
 SPECIAL MEN,
 Specific Weakness and all of private dis line of special practice confident
 
 to refun deveryd paidt to us
 established Birmingham than fifteen office We all this evidence honorable practice
  proclamatns dollar need be till cured proclaim with pride that better prepared to
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17

Hermitage. the sign painter. can be found at Seventeenth street, between First and Second avenues. 12-64t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
FOR STUDENTS AND TEAcHERs.

On presentation and surrender of cer- tifcates signed by Superintendent or off our line and in territory of South eastern Passenger Association or Central Passenger Association. Dates on sale December Is to "A. 1905. Final limit Jan uary 8, 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17

Ask ticket agents for particulars, or address
 JACK w. JOHNSON, District Passenger Agent
 Birmingham, Ala.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-04
AT HOME.
Miss Morlng Entcrtains in Honor of
Her Guest.

Miss Daisy Moring gave very de-
Hghtful at Home" yesterday after
noon from S TO Z o'clock In honor of
her guest Miss Harriet Niese, of Jcr-
sey City. New Jersey. AS the guests
arrived little Miss Helen Briggs and
little Miss Ruth IvCy received their
cards at the door. they were then re-
ceiyed in the hall by Miss Morson and
Miss Manney, who ushered them into
the parlor where they were received
by Mrs. Moring who introduced them
to Miss Moring and the guest of honor
Miss .Niese and the following receiving
party: Miss Glenn, Miss Peltier, of In
diana, Miss Sims. of Virginia, and Mrs.
Charles 3. Williams.
The color scheme here being white
and green effecting scene of rare
beauty. The guests were received ut
the door leading into the dining room
from the parlor by Mrs. j. ]. Thomas,
Mrs. V. G. Register Miss Mary Ray,
Miss VILLA Norris, Miss Ruby Norris,
Miss Lucy Petty, Miss Louise Wright,
Miss Pattie Mordecai Miss Marine
Rogers This room was very taste
fully and artistically decorated the
color scheme being pink. A delicious
salad course was served here.
From the dining room they were
very graciously ushered into the Ii
brary where Mrs. Chas. Burkett pre-
sided at the punch bowl assisted by
the following young ladies': Miss Lula
Briggs, Miss Flora Creech, Miss Lula
Myatt, Miss Ellen Durham. This room
being very prettily decorated with
palms and potted plants, the color
scheme being red. Here delightful
fruit punch was served.
In the evening Miss Moring enter
tanned her young men friends assisted
bv Mr.. c. d. Harris and Mr.. c. b.
Williams, who received the guests rs
they arrived in the hall and introduces
them to the receiving party.
1t was indeed a delightful occasion
-an afternoon and evening spent IN
real pleasure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-04

PESCU'D-REECE.
\ Large Company Gather at Beautiful
IIOmc Marriage.

Yesterday morning at 1870 o'clock
at the residence of her mother, Miss
Johephine Reece was united in mar
riage to Mr.. Edward F. Pescud a
large company of friends gathered TO
witness the beautiful marriage and TO
extend. good wishes to the popular
couple and congratulations to the for
tunate groom. Promptly at en-thirty
O'Clock the bride and groom entered
the parlor to the strains of the we'd
ding march played by Mrs. n. T..
Fdgerton, of Selma, 4 friend OF the
bride. The ceremony. simple and inn
pressive was performed by Rev. Or.
r. r. Bumpas.
The house was a scene of JOY anu
loneliness Beautiful flowers and
nearly two hundred presents from
friends made the rooms Respondent.
The groom has many friends and the
bride is universally popular No bride
Of the year has had more evidences
of the esteem in which she is held by
a large circle of friends than Mrs.
Pescud. Their presence and the mul-
titude of handsome gifts show IN q
slight way the popularity of Mr.. and
Mrs. PesCud in Raleigh. The groom
is a gentleman of the highest char
acter and the bride is loved by all VINO
know her for her many virtues OF
head and heart.
After receiving the heartfelt con-
gratulations of many friends Mr.. ana
Mrs. Pescud left on the Seaboard for
MARYLAND where they viii visit rela-
atives Of Mr. Pescud. They will also
extend their bridal tour TO Baltimore,
New York and other Northern cities.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-04
THE POISON FOUND
Strychnine in Mrs. Stan
ford's Vial of Soda.
Enough of 1t to Have Killed Hundreds
The Bottle Said to Have Been
Packed in San Fran.
cisco.
(By the Associated Press.)

Honolulu. March 1.-9:56 p. M
The chemists report of the analysis of
the bicarbonate of soda, of which
Mrs Stanford took u dose shortly be-
fore her death, states positively that
the soda contained strychnina. The
bottle contained 40 drachms, &C.
grains of strychnine.
March 2.-There are indications to-
day that the police of this sity suspect
II member of Mrs. Stanford's house
hold of having placed strychnine in
the bottle of bicarbonate of soda, of
which she took a dose before retiring
Tuesday night.
High Sheriff Henry says that there
have been no further developments in
the case and that there are likely to
he no more before the holding of the
inquest tonight. DR.. III. V. Murray.
one OF the physicians who conducted
the autopsy says that death was due to
strychnne poisoning.
High Sheriff Henry denies rumor
in circulation that Miss Bertha Ber-
ner, Mrs. Stanford's secretary and
Mrs. Hunt, her maid, are under sur
VIGILANCE.
The body of Mrs. Stanford has been
cmbalmed and it probably Will be
taken to San Francisco on the Pacific
Mail Company's steamship China.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-04
United States Government,
Official Says Orrine Cures
The Liquor Habit.
SUPERINTENDENT or PUBLIC
PRINTING TELLS OF REMARK
ABLE CURE IN HIS
OFFICE.

The following statement from T. w.
Palmer, Public Printer OF the United
States government liz Washington.
will bring hope of relief to thousands
who suffer from the most horrible
curse that afflicts humanity. He
writes:
MY attention was recently called
to one OF the employees of this Office
who had, through the habit OF intoyi-
eating drink. become 50 inefficient rs
TO be on the verge of dismissal
six weeks treatment with Orrine
not only cured the appetite, but prac-
tically all the signs of dissipation dis
appeared. il is a pleasure to me 70
acknowledge the value Of a remedy
which brings results SO beneficial.
Orrine is q guaranteed cure for the
liquor habit. Take or give it without
publicity or loss of time. lit can be
administered secretly in tea, coffee,
or food for which purpose No. l
should be bought. Orrine No. ?, In
pill form, is for patients who wish
to be cured of this terrible habit. The
price is 81 per box. Ask US about
Orrine-we do not hesitate to recon-
mend O-rine as the best and only
cure for. the liquor habit. Tucker
Building Pharmacy, Raleigh, y. 9.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-04
SUIT AGAINST ROANOKE.
Brought by Negro Preacher Whose In.
ilamatory Language Aroused the
People.
(Ey the Associated PICS. }

Lynchhurg. March 2.--Suit was be-
gun in the Federal Circuit court here
today by Rev. Richard Jones, colored,
against the city of Roanoke for $50,
coo damages and another against
Mayor Joel Cutchin and City Sergeant
j. y. Manuel. who are sued as in
diTiduals and not as officials for 500
00e.
Jones is the colored Baptist preach
or who was charged with preaching
an inilammatory sermon in Roanoke
shortly after the assault a year ago
on Mrs. Shield by q negro, and who
was afterwards forced to flee from a
mob and has since been residing in
Pennsylvania.
The allegation of the bill of the
plaintiff is that the city made no eff
fort to dispense the mob although the
authorities had been notified in writ
ing by the plaintiff that it had threat
cned to do him injury. In the suit
against the officials, it is claimed that
they made no effort TO protect Jones
and that they should be held liable for
such neglect.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-04
VISITORS ARE POURING IN.
All Incoming Trains Crowded WITH
Those Coming TO View the
Inauguration.
(By the Associated Prcss,)

Washington, March All the in
coming trains today brought in large
crowds of inaugural visitors. The no.
tel Hobbies are crowded and the streets
are filed with strangers. Governor
Blanchard. and staff of Louisiana,
were among the noteworthy arrivals
today and numerous civic organiza-
tons came on the afternoon trains.
Admiral Dewey will not be able to
take any part in the Inauguration
ceremonies. He has been seriously III
with the grip for four weeks. AL
though much improved he is still too
weak TO leave the house. 1t is expect
sed that with careful nursing and COM
pletc rest the Admiral will be restor-
ed to his usual good health in few
weeks.
At the conclusion of the inaugural
parade Saturday the President will re-
ceiyc at the White House and the
members Of his Rough Rider escort OF
honor and such other members of his
old regiment as may be in the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-04
Convinced She Was Poisoned.
tBy the Associated Press.)

San Francisco. March 2.-The news
received from Honolulu that strych-
nine had been discovered in the BIZ
carbonate OF soda bottle from which
Mrs. Jane Stanford took q dose short
ly before her death was convinced
most of her friends here that she was
the victim of poison, though many are
reluctant to admit that such could
have been the case. The apparent
absence OF plausible motive for such
a crime battles her acquaintance as
we'll as the detectives. Revenge or
luminosity are not regarded as possible
factors of the question, and Mrs. Stan
ford did not leave SO large an estate
as was supposed, for during her life
time she decided the property she in
herited from her husband to the re-
gents of Stanford University to be
held in trust for that institution after
death
A medical expert today said:
six hundred and siXty-two grains
of Strychnine easily would kill &C.,
persons The maximum dose admin
istered is only one-fifteenth of a
grain, while the average is one-for-
tieth of grain"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-04
TO THE INAUGURATION.
Governor and staff Leave To-day Fos
Washington.

w dStllisS AOh.
ION to Washington and the inaugu-
ration" is the theme of the military
of the State who today go with Cow
ernor Glenn to take part in the tnaugu-
ration of the President tomorrow.
Governor r. b. Glenn and large
number of military officers leave here
this morning at 1850 in a special car
over the Seaboard Air Line and on
the same train goes the Charlotte
Artillery under command of Captain
r. T.. Davidson. The wilmington
Light Infantry, in charge of Captain
w. f. Robertson go over the Atlantic
Coast Line from Wilmington.
The headquarters or Governor Glenn
and his party will be at the Hotel
Johnson on Pennsylvania Avenue, and
Thirteenth street, Northwest. The
leave for the return trip on Sunday
night.
In the party will be Governor Glenn,
Adjutant General r. r. Robertson,
Col. Francis Macon, Quartermaster-
General; Col. r. S. Young, Surgeon
General; Col -. NJ. Hodges, Judge
Advocate General; Col. Geo J.. Peter
son. Paymaster-G Lieut.-CoL +.
j. Coke, Assistant Commissary-Gen-
eraE Lieut-Col. c. Il. Hankins, As
sistant Paymaster- General; MAJOR w.
f. Massenburg, Assistant Adjutant-
General Major Jno. II. Andrews, AS
sistant Commissary- General; capt. }.
r Cannon. Assistant Adjutant-Gc'' :
eral, and the Governors personal staff
Col. c. E. Johnson, Col. Jno. ). cum
ingham, Col. u. L. Ward, Col. +. q.
James, Col John L. Cobb.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-04
THE COLORADO FIGHT.
Consideration OF Renorts on Contest
Postponed Because of WoIcott's
Death.
;Ry lac Asgociatea Pres. }

Denver, Colo, March 2.--Consiier-
alton of the reports of the commit
tee which heard tae evidence IN
1s.in,s II. Icabouy's 80 lttst for H.
Office of governor. was postponed to-
day on account of the death of Ed
ward &. Wolcott.
Fourteen Republican members, a
majority of one. signed the report il,
favor of BUSTING Adams and seating
Peabody, but six of the committeeman
declared that thew reserved the right
20 vote as they saw fit.
The nine Democratic members
made a report recommending the dis
nlssal Of the Peabody contest be-
cause no case had been made.
The report which may prove to be
the most important, prepared by VIII
liam ii. Griffith. chairman of the
committee, says Adams has enough
votes to give him good sized plural
ity, and the election.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-04
STUCK IN PANAMA MUD.
1t looks as if the Canal Bill Were IA
Gone GoSliDg.
lRv die Associated Prcss.

Washington. March AT a final
meeting of the conferees on the Pan
anna Canal Bill today the futility OF
attempting a compromise was admit
ted and the conferees decided to ask
for their discharge.
If this decision is accepted by the
two houses and it is the general inn
preston that it will be, the effect Will
be to kill the canal bill entirely. Under
the Spooner Act it is conceded that
the President is empowered to 80
ahead with the construction of the
canal.
Practically the only difference be-
tween the two houses was over the
provision Of House bill which abolishes
the canal commission. This was
stricken out by the Senate. The
House would not accept any PROPOSE
lion that did not abolish the commits
sion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-04
Mrs. stanford wept.
fBy the Associated Press.)


Honolulu, March 1.-10:20 p. m.
delayed in transmission. Mrs.
Highton, wife of Henry e. Highton,
the we'll known San Francisco lawyer,
says that Mrs. Stanford cried when
telling her of the attempt which had
been made to poison her in San Fran
cisco and that she could not conceive
why anyone should try to do so. Dur
ing q discussion of spiritualism Mrs.
Stanford said she believed i'm spirits
and intended to establish a department
at Stanford University for the investi-
CATION of psychic phenomena.
Miss Berner. her secretary, says
Mrs. Stanford's maid, May Hunt.
agrees with her in the statement to the
police that the bottle containing the
strychnine was packed in San Fran
cisco five weeks ago preparatory TO
coming here and that it remained un-
touched since then until it was opened
last night by Mrs. Stanford herself be-
fore taking the Dose
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-04
WHO CHEwED THE HIDE?
\ RhinoccrOS Served Hams Hoofs
Hide and Tail, Many Women
Being Present.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, March 2.--The Canadian
camp at a rhinoceros dinner tonight
at the Hotel Astor. The menu cards
tonight announced that the 'filet OF
rhino' had been prepared from a
rhinoceros presented to the camp by
Prince Henry of Prussia.
The rhino was served hide. horns,
hoofs and tail. 1t weighed a little less
than three tons. 1t arrived from the
Berlin zoo week ago and was hauled
to the hotel in a four-horse truck.