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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
FIRST BERRIES ARE SENT FROM CULLMAN Birmingham Firm Gets the
 First Consignment CROP IS SHORT ONE-THIRD Strawberries Are as Luscious and of as Excellent Flavor as Is Usual
 With the Famous Gull
 man Varieties.
CROP IS SHORT ONE-THIRD

Cullman, April 21.--(Specal.) 1.-The first shipment of strawberries from this place this season was made yesterday. They were handled by J. D. Searcy, shipping clerk of the German Farmers Strawberry association and consigned to Douglass Bros, Birmingham. The berries were of very fine variety, large and of a very delicious flavor, which is generally char acteristic of the Cullman berry.
 Int strawberry culture of Cullman county has been for years very famous, and the grand success and thriftiness Of the different varieties have been so grat in this climate that each succeeding year has added largely to the acreage, until now strawberries cover about 25O acres of this mountain soil that was once counted absolutely worthless by even the average Alabamain.
 The German Farmers association, which was organized several year ago. and which has gradually grown from a membership of ten to fifteen to the hand some number of 150, Is largely responsible Sor the successful culture of this luscious fruit, and the steady increase of the acre. age. They also nave a very systematic mode of handling the berry. The berries are sold by the officers of the association. each shipper receiving memorandum of his shipment. In this way the berries are disposed of at the least expense and at the best market price. There is no friction nor dissatisfaction and uncertainty of the old plan, where each grower man. aged the sale of his own products, is avoided. The manager, Charles T. Deppe, is a gentleman of excellent business quail ifications and keeps in close touch with the markets so as to command at all times the best prices and shipping advantages. But the shipping clerk comes in for his share of troubles, too, and J. D. Searcy, being particularly fond of that kind of diet, therefore makes the association an ideal officer
 The crop will not be nearly so large this season as 1t was expected. owing to the recent cold wave. The yield will be cut about one-third, but from now on the market will be amply supplied with the Foro,,s Cullman strawberry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22

Peoples Savings Bank and Trust com pany. as to my honesty for my contracts.
 Fully three-fourths of my patients have been treated by some one else before calI- Ing on me to be cured Why not come as soon as afflicted? You will save money. distressing pain and valuable time; bs. sides. there is satisfaction in knowing that the very best treatment is beinS Hve1 ysu by an honest, competent phy-l sician. have treated private troubles as Q speciality in tho city of Birmingham. Ala. since August 3 1887. I cure all man. ner of private diseases I cure many pa, tients by mail treatment Write for prfces and terms
 I do not use large advertisements ana false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail tsi b, cured by such methods give me a call, and get well. |,
 My offices are the most private anal quiet in the city. tenth story of the newl First National Bank building. corner of
 Second avenue and Twentieth street Rooms 10os and io07. Take ono of the fine el-vators to tenth floor. .
 office hours: SEQ q -. 1o Sso . Rl Sunday. 10 a- m- to 1 -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Local and Personal.

Next week the baseball fans will have served for their delectation three games with Huntsville, one of the clubs that Is expected will become a part of the pro- posed Tri-State league.
 Mayor Atkins this morning assessed a fine of s25 against Mary Roberts, negro woman whh faded to obey the instruc- lions of the health department during a spell of small poX. The woman instead or remaining quarantined in her house left at night for Pleasant Hill and was the cause of others contracting the disease in that neighborhood.
 Mrs, Robert Stringfelow of Montgom- cry has been called to this city to the bedside of her grandmother, who is quite i'll.
 The friends of Judge J. IT. Stewart of Marion will regret to learn that he does not improve in health. He is at sana- tarium in this city and his friends and relatives are exceedingly uneasy about him. Judge Stewart was a member or the late constitutional, convention and Is one of Perry county's most prominent nftizong
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
WOMEN KNOCKED
 DOWN BY HORSES
MRS, FLANAGAN RECEIVED IN. JuRIES THAT CAUSED HER DEATH AT MERIDIAN AND MRS. J. E. MEADOWS WAS BADLY Hu

Meridian, Miss. April A.-(Special.)-A deplorable accident occurred at the inter- section of Twenty-second avenue and Fourth street this afternoon about 6 o'clock in which Mrs. w. T. Flanagan. wife of a merchant of this city, received injuries from which she died tonight and Mrs. J. E. Meadows, who lives at Marion, five miles from this city had her right arm dislocated.
 As the ladies, accompanied by little girl, were crossing Twenty-second ave- nue, pair of frightened horses attached to Dr. Wadsworths s buggy came tearing vehicle struck Mrs. Flanagan squarely in the forehad, knocking her down and ln- ficting injuries that tonight proved fatal Mrs. Meadows was also throyn to the pavement by the runaway team and suf- fered a dislocation of her arm
 Dr. Wadsworth was at the baseball park at the foot of Twenty-second ave- nue on the Southside, and just as his driver had brought his buggy around and had alighted to permit the Doctor to en- ter 1t, the horses became frightened, sprang suddenly forward and rushed up the avenue with the result indicated.
 G. M. Harris, old and well known citizen of Meridian, died here last night after a prolonged illness and was in- tered by the Masons in Rose Hill cem- etery. He was 70 years of age
 Every billiard and pool table and every ten-pin alley was levied upon today by the sheriff at the suit of the state reve- nue agent, Wirt Adams, for back license extending over eight years, aggregatlng in amounts ranging from $1O0 to s1O0O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Women c.amor for Entrance.

New York, April 21.-The crowds of women continued to besiege the ware rooms of the Benedict & McFarlane Blue Trading Stamp" company here. The women were angered to find a notice on the door that a receiver had been placed in charge by the federal court, and it was necessary to sum- mon policemen to keep the crowds in check. Even with these precautions some of the women managed to pass the policemen and enter the place, which was cleared with difficulty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
NEGRO HERB DOCTOR KILLED.
White Man Kills Him instantly Near
 AttalIa.

Gadsden. April 21-tSpecial) Pink Jones, white. aged about S, shot and killed Fayette Jelks, colored. aged 50, near Attalla about o'clock this after noon. Jones had threatened to kill W. &. Hathaway. on sight. and had lain in walt for him as he came along the trail com ing from his work at the furnace. Jones and the negro were together when Hatha- way came upon them. Jones commenced cursing Hathaway and threatening to kill him. Hathaway told him he was un- armed. Jones then cursed the negro with out a word of warning, emptied the con- tents of his gun into the negro's left breast, causing instant death. Jones es- caped. The negro Jelks was a herb doctor, old and inoffensive. Jones has bad repu- tation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Windham Taken to His Home.

Montgomery, April 21.-(Special.)- .)-The Rev. Sam H. Windham. the insane man who went into q room with the Rev. Sam Jones, the evangelist, yesterday and threatened to l-ill him, was taken to his .-ome in Ozark. Ala, lase this after noon. He had lit.le to say except to thank the jailers for their kindness to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Arreated for Eishinq.

Florence, April 2l. = tSpecial.) - Jack Davis of Sheffield was arrested today for fishing in Cypress creek, which has been posted by the Florence Gun and Fishing club. Davis was seen fishing while the grand jury was in session. but escaped in his boat. from the officers. who were unable to follow. This morn- ing the officers were provided with a boat and the man was captured. He was put under hundred dollar bond to ap- pear next Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
No Question About His Business.

From the Bostor Herald
 Lawyer Thomas Riley of Boston, while trying a case before jury in the supe- rior court, stood up to cross-examine a witness whose testimony was very dam aging to his case.
 "On the night in question. MT. Wit ness.' he began, "did you not have sev- eral drinks of whlsky?"
 That's my business,' answered the witness.
 q know it's your business" quickly re- sponded MT. Riley. "but were you att tending to it?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22

the wound, which was found to be quite painful, but not a dangerous one. When the wounded man was undressed the ball dropped from under his shirt. 1t had passed through the fieshy portion of the body and lodged in the clothing Mr Clarke is a man between 55 and co years of age, but pr. Raymond states that he has no fears of his recovery unless un- forseen complications arise.
 The unfortunate shooting of Mir. Clark was under misapprehension and Is deep ly regretted by Mr. Streit. The matter was investigated by Patrolman Cooper after it was reported to the police sta ton, but there was no arrest made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
First Shoot of Season.

Huntsville, April 2l.-(special.)-The first shoot of the season was held by the Huntsville Gun club this afternoon. Tho club has reorganized with about twenty members and will hold shoots every week during the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
urues Improvement of Highways.

Huntsville April 21.-Maj. w. F. Cor man, former superintendent of public roads in this county, left today for Mobile, Livington and Oneonta, where he will de- liver addresses before the county boards on bonds issues for the improvement of public highways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Mrs. wIneIow,s soo.hInu svrun

The best remedy for DILRRHOIA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask fcc "Mrs. Winslows Sc othing Syrup. take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND cOLIC. and is twenty-five cents 2 pottla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
WANTED

Boy to work in printing office. No street loafers need apply. Come to Age Herald composing room 200 o'clock this afternoon,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,
guarantee

you a perma- nent cure of yrivate troubles and that you may know my guarantee is re- liable T refer you with per- mission. to the First National oank. Alabama National ba ank.l Steiner Broth CTS. bankers, Jefferson Coun< " g a win z . bank and fhA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Manners Is Here.

Harry Manners. the hard hitting catcher of the Montgomery team of the Southern league. who has been holding out for more pay, reported here this morning He will be sent to join OBrien in Birming- ham. He is looking good for q lot of splendid work and the fans hope he will better the work of the team.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-31

Under the title Of Investing a Mil
lion Dollars a Day Henry Wysham
Lanier tells, says the Worlds Work,
how the great insurance companies
dispose OF vast funds Among other
things Mr. Lanier says: The presi-
dent Of one of the great concerns
Icons large IN the financial world;
but. when it comes TO actual invest
Ing. he is only one OF q financial COM
mittee, whose separate interests and
connections are so varied that few
projects come before them concern
ing which they do not have some out
side Cor inside) information. As a
rule, no investment is made unless
this committee agrees upon it unani-
mOusly-
To begin with, the problem is much
simplified by the fact that invest
ments now come to them. The great
companies, far from having to seek
for investments, are continually be-
sieged by a thOusand-and-One people
offering bonds and mortgages and the
like Broadly speaking, everything
comes TO them and comes before it
goes elsewhere
These applications 90 to one man,
generally the assistant treasurer, and
he investigates each one, so that it
comes before the committee accom-
panied by the information necessary
for them to pass intelligently upon
(say) the estimated value Of the land
to be mOrtgaged or full facts concern
ing the enterprise issuing the stocks
or bonds. The three qualities desired
are absolute security, adequate inter
est and a long term to suit the many
obligations maturing far in the future.
Practically a third of the insurance
assets are in railroad bonds and the
companies own about 10 per cent Of
all the $4,000, 100000 or $1,000, OOO, 900
OF outstanding bonds issued by our
railroads. A few years ago the pro-
POSED reorganization of a German
railroad with a whole great plan OF
consolidation depending upon it, was
absolutely blocked by an insurance
company, which held a large proper
ton of the bonds, until the terms we're
modified to meet its idea.
Railroad stocks and bonds and real
estate mortgages and holdings take
up three-fOurths of the vast sums the
insurance companies invest. They
hold also state and city bonds (the
former sometimes Of Reputation
a few Of United States bonds and a
great many Of those Of foreign gov
ernments Zone of our companies often
takes an entire issue of, say, $4,000,
COO of such securities), bonds Of cleo,
trio light, gas and water companies,
stocks Of trust and companies and
banks and a few miscellaneous con-
Germs and $500, 100000 of loans on
premiums to pOlicy-holders and on
collateral.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-31
Found AZ Last.

Aston, Mich, March 12th.-(Spe-
cial. )-After suffering for twenty
years from rheumatism and Kidney
Troubles, and spending a fortune in
doctors and medicines that brought
him no relief, Mr.. James Culet OF this
place has found a complete cure for
all his aches, pains and weakness, in
Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Naturally Mr.. Culet feels much elat-
ed over his cure and gives great
credit to the remedy that gave him
health.
Yes" Mr.. CuIet says, my rheuma-
tism and Kidney Troubles are all
gone and feel like a new man.
Dodd's Kidney Pills did it. Before
used them I spent a small fortune
on doctors and one remedy and anOth-
er. I cheerfully recommend DOdd's
Kidney Pills to anyone suffering from
rheumatism or Kidney Trouble"
DOdd's Kidney Pills always cure
sick kidneys. Healthy kidneys take
all the uric acid-the cause Of Rheu-
matism-out Of the blood. That's why
Dodd's Kidney Pills always cure
Rheumatism.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-31
FOR CONSIDERATION
BY The THOUGHTFUL.
A Tribute to Weather Conditions
In Western Canada.

During the early portion OF Febru-
airy. Of this year, the middle and
Western States suffered severely with
the intense cold and winters storms.
Trains were delayed, cattle suffered,
and there was much general hardship.
While this was the case, throughout
Western Canada, now attracting so
much attention, the weather was per
feet.
One correspondent writes I'VE are
enjoying most beautiful weather, the
gentlemen are going 10 church with
out top coats, while the ladies require
no heavier outer clothing than that
Afforded by light jackets. In contrast
with this it is interesting to read in a
St Paul paper of 18th February the
following, in double head lines, and
large bold-faeed type:
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-31

through the advice Of Mrs. Pinkham,
Of Lynn. Mass, which is given to sick
women absolutely free Of charge.
Mrs. Pinkham has for many years
made a study Of the Ills OF her sex
she has consulted with and advised
thousands of suffering women, who
to-day owe not only their health but
even life 10 her helpful advice.
Mrs. Fannie D. Fox, Of : Chestnut
Street, Bradford, Pa, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinklam =
Il suffered for q long time with womb
trouble and finally was told by my physician
that had a tumor on the womb. ! did not
want TO submit 70 an operation, 50 wrote YOU
for advice. / received youF letter and did as
you told me, and to-day am completely
cured Nv doctor says the tumOr has disap-
Deared. and am once more q well woman.
believe Lydia 4. Pinkbams Vegetable Com
pound is the best medicine IN the world for
Women.7
The testimonials which we are con-
stantlyp from grateful women
establish beyond doubt the power of
Lydia z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound to conquer female diseases.
Women suffering from any form Of
female weakness are invited TO
promptly communicate with Mrs.
Pinkham. at Lynn. Mass. She asks
nothing IN return for her advice. It IS
absolutely free, and TO thousands OF
women has proved to be more precious
than gold.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-31

arena. He remembered the great tar
in debate of 1892, which resulted in
the passage Of the notification act by
South Carolina. He could recall the
fight made by Andrew Jackson against
the United States bank
As a young man he was thrilled by
the CRY, Remember the Alamo" and
II may be said that he never ceased
to be inspired by Sam HOuston's in
junction. He saw the Republic Of Tex
as set its star in the flag Of the Union.
He saw the great West and Southwest
won into the circle Of civilization. He
felt that the war clouds were forming
as early as 1910. and he witnessed the
compromise of ten years later. By
him the "Dred Scott" decision was
heard as It came fresh from the lips
Of fancy. and Uncle Toms Cabin
was read and given his careful
thought almost the moment it came
from the press.
When the Butler-BroOks-S Sumner in
cident occurred in the Senate Judge
Reagan was a member Of Congress
His associates were the great men OF
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-31
Even Bows Learn Grating.

q have a little boy in my room who
is bound to figure in some great mu.
nicipaI scandal some day" said the
school teacher to the indianapolis
Star. Hes a lazy little fellow, and
he exasperates me because he can do
so we'll when he does work Lately
I've been giving him low grade marks
to see if that would not spur him up
a little. But, while it disturbs his
father. the yOungster himself does
not seem to mind his low rank. Yes
terday he came to me with more in,
terest in his face than I've seen for
sCme time.
Say, teacher he said, dad says il
III get a good rank this month he'll
give me $50. And I'll tell you what
III do. II you'll give me high marks
III divide the $50 with you
1T was in vain that I labOred with
him and pointed out that he had in,
suited me. Re insisted that it was
merely a way for US both to make SO
easily. II he doesn't get a Folk after
him some day I shall be very much
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-31
NERVOUS HEADACHE
MARRIED A YOUNG WOMAN's HAP.
PTNESg FOR SEVEN YEARS.
Enterfered with Her Social Duties and
Threatened to Cause Her Retire
ment-HOw she Was Cured.

Every sufferer from nervous headache
knows how completely 1t units one for
the duties and pleasures Of life ANY
little excitement, or Over-exertiOn, or IT.
regularity brings it on. Sometimes the
pain is over the whole head. Again it
is like a nail driven into the brain, OF
wedge splitting 1t open, or band tight
eniug about it. At one time it Is all in
the top Of the head, at another il IS all
ct the base Of the skull.
Most headaches can be traced to some
faulty state Of the blood. When the
blood is scanty or charged with poison,
and the nerves are imperfectly nOurished
and the digestion weak, one Of the conf
monest results Is frequent aud severe
headaches.
The important thing is to get rid Of the
diseased condition Of the blood that
causes the attack by the use Of a remedy
that viii DO the work quickly and
thoroughly. What is that remedy? The
experience OF Miss Ellen McKenna fur
nishes the answer. She says
"For more than seven years was
great sufferer from nervous headache and
dizziness. Ny stomach was disOrdered,
and became so restless that could not
sit still any length OF time. Dizziness
interrupted my work greatly At first
the attacks were not 50 severe, but they
gradually grew more violent, and finally
became so acute that was on the point
Of relinquishing my membership IN the
different organizations to which I be-
longed."
what saved you from that necessity
ga very simple thing; the call Of q
member Of one OF the climbs, who strongly
advised ne TO Try DR.. Williams Pink Pills
before giving1p. I acted on her sugges-
ton az once, and after steadily using this
great blood and nerve remedy for two
months, my headaches and my dizZi-
ness entirely disappeared.
Miss McKenna is secretary Of the
Associated Ladies' Guild, and resides at
No. g Wait street, ROxbury, Mass. DR..
Williams Pink Pills have cured many
hundreds Of similar cases, and can be
confidently recommended to drive all
pois0ns from the blood and to give needed
strength to the nerves. Every druggist
keeps them
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-31
EAGJE5 ExAN Mo SERKH
AND h45 LAST Or TIKI
GRIT lRERERHE lEllEG

Tall and rugged. every lire Of his
face indicating fndCmitable viii, there
stood upon the western bank OF the
Red river a stalwart young fellow OF
twenty years. In his hand a small
bundle tied in q blue handeFchief-his
entire wardrobe. IL his pockets a SO
bill issued by the bank Of Holly
Springs, Miss.-his entire fortune.
His face vas toward the setting sun
and he looked Texasward.
II was the afternoon Of May %, 1899,
and as the young man looked he real
lied that in all Of the great land be-
fore him there was none to whom he
might look for aid His future was his
alone. About him on every side we're
the foes Of the frontiersman. but not
for a moment did his feet falter; not
for a moment did his heart fail He
vas strong with the strength Of one
who knows himself, and without fear
he took up his journey into a strange
land.
Three score and six years after, the
young man, now in his six and eight
ieth year, had closed a marvellous ca
reer. In his life lie had served under
three flags, had hOnOTed and been hen
Ored by the people in whose cause he
was as valiant in war as he was wise
IL peace, and finally, in the fullness of
years and achievement, passed TO his
eternal rest.
Born in Sewer county, Tennessee,
Oct. 8, 1913, end dying at his home at
Palestine, Texas, March 6, 1905, the
activities of John Henninger Reagan
furnish an inspiration to all Ameri-
cans. In the Republic of Texas he
fought in many campaigns against the
Indians. In the State Of Texas ne
served the commonwealth as colonel
of its militia, justice Of the peace, sat
N its legislature and upon the bench
Then he went to Congress and was
counted one of the ablest members Of
the House, which he left in 1861 be
cause he believed it his duty TO cast
his fortunes with the cOnfederacy.
Under the stars and bars his was
high political preferment. First Post
master General CT the Confederate
States of America, he relinquished
that post to become secretary Of its
treasury. devOting his energies and
his fortune to a cause he loved and
fondly hoped might prevail. But when
the fortunes of war decreed that the
southland should not depart the Union
returned to mis- people 10 advocate con-
Citation and unity.
Ripe in experience. he again became
a legislator Of the nation, serving as
q senator from 1887 until 1891! father
IN o z-41-cfaTn
law" which as afterEard amended
by Senator CullOm Of Illinois became
the Law which is now in force.
The life of Judge Reagan links the
history Of the old with that Of the
new. His work was strenuous, his
tory-making. For more than sixty-fiYe
years and during the greater part Of
this period he was in the political