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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-20
GIVE SERVICE.
Several Position, for the Panama Ca
 nal Service Soon to Be Filled.

The United States civil service commis- sion announces that examinations will be held on June IA to secure eligibles from which to make certification to fill vacancies in the positions of superintend- ent, supervisor, foreman and trackman, all in the track department under the Isthmian canal commission on the 18th mus of Panama The salaries range from s7b to s25O per month. In the examina- tion no educational tests are required.
 Full information with reference to these examinations will be furnished upon ap- pIication to s. D. Harris, secretary of tha local examining board. He is at the nOstoffice,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-20

their claims within the prescribed time. For the benefit of the latter an act was passed in April, 1901, extending the time for the filing of the claims until Janu- ary 1, 1906. Their claims have since been filed under this act, but the treasury officers have felt constrained to refer the matter to the court of claims for cover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-20
Pay for ArtiIIerymen.

Lieut.. o. II. Fucker of the Brandon Light artillery has received cheeks for tho members of the battery who attended inc brigade encampment at Owenton last fall Privates receive $S.H each for the yyeelx's service. Lieutenant Fucker is pay ing off the men at the American Trust and Savings bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-20
Hlhernlans to Meet.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold their regular meeting at the heo Mems hall on First avenue tomorrow ar ternoon at 8 o'clock. All members are re- ouested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-20
AMERICAN TRUSTSSAvINCS
 BANK FIRST AVE. AND 10TH STREET BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
THE WEATHER

Washington. May 19.-Forecast for Ala baa: Fair Saturday and Sunday light variable winds,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-20
oFFIcERs:

J. B. cobbs, President; B. F. Roden. V. President H. H. Mayberry. Treasurer; C. c Davidson. Secretary
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SEND IT

Inquiries recelved by us show that not a few people in Alabama are becoming interested in banking by mail. Per- haps you are of the num- Der. If so, send for pur booklet at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-20
DIREcToRs:

J. B. Cobbs, 1T. Fl. Mayberry B. Y. Roden J. H. Robinson. c. O. Simpson and c. o. Burns of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-20
AND SAFETY

We pay 4 per cent on swings and time depos-
 ad compound inter est semi-annually.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-20
Hodoes, Case Continued.

The case of assault with intent to m'E- der against Hugh Hodges was continued in the police court yesterday until to- day. Hodges is charged with shooting Allen Riley on the premises of the streer carnival Thursday night and also with carrying a concealed weapon Riley was not seriously injured
 When you feel all tired out and broken mn eenerally take Hoods Sarparilla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-20
Local Weather Data.

Birmingham, May 19, p. m. Maximum temperature .. .............. .o4 Minimum temperature .............. .6S Mean temperature .................... .t4 Normal temperature :. ................. IF Deficiency of temperature since Jan
 udTy l Hsio Rainfall since D. m, yesterday ..... 0 Rainfall since January ..............R. 60 Deficiency of rainfall since January S.3S
 Weather Report.
 Temperature and precipitation, as re- ported by the weather bureau for select ed southern stations during 24 hours end ing at a. m. Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-05-20
Must Pay Men.

The decision opens the way to the collection by the states of the money due from them to their soldiers which they are, by the terms of the reimbursement act. obligated to pay directly to the men without converting 1t into the state treas uries.
 Most of the states long ago collected the money to pay their troops. The orig inal act had limit to January 1. 1902 for the presentation of the claims of the government accounting officers and about one- third of the states failed to present
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
A LAXATIVE FREE
The Myers Remedy Go. Give Millions Of
Tablets Away Free. \

Are you constipatedq Many people
afflicted. are in@the habit of going to
the drug store and paying anywhere
from 10 to Is cents for laxative. Do
you know that you can get laxative tab
lets free2 Constipation is nearly always
caused by indigestion or dyspepsia. You
can see how that happens. Your. blood
failing to properly digest, lies in the
stomach and bowels until it becomes a
fermenting mass, giving off gases and
poisons which are sure to cause stomach
and bowel disorders. With every pack
age of Myers Pa-pay-a Tablets you re-
ceive package of Myers Laxative
Stomach Tonic Tablets free. Myers
Pa-pay-a Tablets are guaranteed to cure
any case of dyspepsia and are, fully
worth so cents themselves, but in or
der that you may have a complete treat
ment, we give you 20 laxative tablets
absolutely free. These Laxative Tab
lets are the best on the market, and
aside from the fact that they cure con-
stipation they will be found to be the
best stomach, liver and bowel tonic ever
sold. The Myers Remedy Co.,, Detroit,
Mich, will send you a sample absolutely
| free. Sold and recommended by Thomp-
son Drug Co. a. = -. - 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
THE WEEK AT THE 'U.'
How the Glass Of 'O5 Will Observe Its
Last Days.

With the ringing up Of the curtain
on the class play at the Metropolitan
this afternoon commencement week at
the university was launched, and from
now until diplomas are awarded on
Thursday the college campus will be
turned over to the members Of the
largest graduating class in the history
of the university. Over 500 degrees are
to be granted, of, which 206 are the
straight academic degree, the rest being
divided among the different depart
ments.
Tomorrow afternoon the seniors will
meet in the university armory and at
$3.50 the baccalaureate sermon will be
preached by President Northrop.
Monday will be class day and the
seniors will spend the day on the
campus planting the class ivy in the
morning and holding q series Of class
games and sports on Northrop field in
senior prom, the last party, Of tie uni
versity year, will be held in the ar
mory. '-.:
There will be no class exercises on
Memorial day, but on Wednesday the
alumni Of the university will hold class
reunions on the campus. At noon lunch
will be served to the alumni and to
the members Of the graduating, class.
In the evening Al!en dazen OF new
York city will deliver the Sigma XII
address in the university, chapel.
Thursday morning at 10 the seniors
will don caps and gowns for the last
time and assemble in the university
armory for athe final exercises Of the
week and the granting of degrees. The
commencement address will be deliv'
cred by Senator Knute Nelson and at
| the close Of the address the seniors will
be presented with their diplomas by
President Northrop. II Es.. e. . II
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27

. Carey Roofing will neither run in hot
weather nor crack in cold weather.
Absolutely guaranteed. See w. s. Mott
.Co..sTel. 376. $3.50
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27

The recent university faculty inves-
tigation is the subject OF numerous
jests in the "Pledgling' and the
"Masque of the Old Main," presented
by the class of '05 at the Metropolitan
this afternoon and to be repeated this
evening. ~-----
In the third act, Vivian Vaughn, the
vivacious actress and "fake" sorori-
ty pledgling, sets out to shock the un-
Sophisticated university girls. She re-
marks, ooh, let's be naughty and
airily pricks up a cigarette and starts
to light it, when one of the company
rem Gh don Aid The fa efhsyy
parts Of the play anything that is not
the best form is. threatened with a
Captain A. ". Guild, the popular
custodian of the university, was present
at this afternoon performance, and
altho he smiled when his name was
mentioned, it was a. sickly. smile. In
the play it is solemnly announced that
the the ( captain az has put in a claim for a
fire. And in the "Masque of the Old
Main' an entire speciality is devoted
to Captain "Guiles' - lunch room in
the old main, held dear in the memory
Of all cold grads who ever ate there.
Under the caption of the "Restaurant
Speciality" the students perrPetrate a
burlesque on Everyman: The spirits
placarded "Force,o 'Good !. Beans,'''
"Tomato Soup,' and "Cold Hash, -
enter one at a time and hold silent con-
verse; they are interrupted by the, en-
| trance Of Everysmell, - and then fade
| away to leave the king spirit in posses
| sion.
Professor f. B. Nicholson is repre-
sented as going to a party and in a
lottery he draws his own wife as a
partner and is embarrassed. Professor
?. L. McVey and '",poly CON- come in
| for several Ehits.'
The board of control is ikened to a
bottle of champagne with the cork
drawn and put back.
Hudson, the jeweler, is impersonated
! by "Mr. Budson,' and the Gopher
board that has been in such serious
| trouble, is epitomized in song the
title Of which might well be lin the
Hole.'' .-,. =.
A burlesque on sorority limitations is
! given in the third act and is an ex-
| ceedingly laughable effort. The poor
pledglings are fed on molasses, spanked
and put to bed in the attic.
How the Story Goes.
| The play opens in .Burnham IS room
at the Omega MI house. Vivian
Vaughan, the supposed pledgeling Of
Tau Chi Rho, who, as leading lady in
"The Shoplifters,' has taken the col.
lege by storm, is the subject of discus.
sion between Burnham, the hero, and
his chum, Van Worst. Burnham ex
plains that he has just been polite to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
BRILLIANT "sENIOR PROM"
It Will Be the Climax Of the Year
H.. s Socially.


Only two more days remain before
the university 8 eliminating social
event, the "Senior Prom" The affair
Monday evening promises to be grand
surprise to its many patrons.
It will be news to the many towns
people, who expect to attend, that a
in that no programs are being. filed
out ahead of time this year. The old
custom Of filing the dance programs
out two or three months ahead of the
event is now thing Of the past.
George N. Morgan, chairman of the
decorations committee, refuses to say
what he has in store for the seniors
and their friends this year, and con-
tinues to say: "Just you come and
see.'' The plan and work Of decorat-
ing the big armory has been placed in
the hands Of Harrington Beard.
+ Chairman Brockway Of the gallery
committee says that the many friends
of the seniors and patrons Of the
ts prom, who do not care to dance,
will be made most comfortable and
will be we'll cared for in the gallery,
where he will hold forth on Monday
night, May 20.
The grand finale of commencement
week will be opened with concert,
which viii begin promptly at $3.50, con.
tinuing to 9 clock, when the first
number Of the dance program will be
played by an orchestra Of forty pieces,
the largest ever secured to furnish
music at senior prom.
f. Carey Roofing will neither run in hot
weather nor crack in cold weather.
Absolutely guaranteed. See w. s.. Mott
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
GAGS And GRINDS
:. H.. IN SENIOR PLAY
ToDAY's PRODUCTION HAS CLEv.
Err PLOT AND DIALOG.
The Story Has to Do with the Expert
ences of Vivian Vaughn, a Supposed
Pledgeling of Sorority Masque
of the Old MAN, a Spectacular Fea-
ture, Closes Bill. ~ >.. .',r 49,. Is.
| PROGRAM FOR COMMENCEMENT
| WEEK..

Saturday-Senlor class play at the
Metropolitan theater.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. sermon In
university armory, pm. ."...
Monday-Class day on campus.
Senior prom in armory. - y..- .
Wednesday - Alumni Day Sigma
x address in chapel, 8 PM. 49,.
Thursday - Commencement .exer-
cIses In armory, 10 am.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27

IS DEATH CAME SuDDENLY. Es@i
4 George w. Clark, 800 Eighth street S,
died suddenly at his home last evening.
He was helping his son with some work
when he began to feel faint and had to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27

fair amusement committee he will ar
range for various attractions for the
September fair. He also intends to visit
leading horsemen of the east to get them
to enter horses for the state fair races.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27

SEEKING ATTRACTIONS FOR FAIR. ,
G. M. Griggs, second vice president OF
the Minnesota Agricultural society, left
last evening for New York and other
eastern points, AS chairman Of the state
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
STATE OF MINNESOTA,

Department Of Insurance.
Whereas, The Franklin Fire Insurance Com
pany Of Philadelphia corporation organized
under the laws Of Pennsylvania, has fully COM
piled with the provisions of the laws Of this
state relative to the admission and authorization
Of insurance companies of its class
. Now, therefore, I, the undersigned insurance
Commissioner, do hereby empower and authorize
the said above-named company to transact it's
appropriate business of fire insurance in the
state Of Minnesota, according to the laws there
Of until the thirty first day Of January A D..
1906, unless said authority be revoked other
wise legally terminated prior thereto.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and affixed my official seal at St. Paul
this 31st day of January, A. D. 1905.
;: r THOMAS D. OBRIEN.
--s-. Insurance Commissioner,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27

be carried into the house. He died short
ly afterward. Mr.. Clark had lived in Min
neapolis several years, coming from Alt
kim where he was identified with Howard
De Laittre in the lumber business.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27

wEsTCHEsTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. I,
1s5 aeoes ee Tosa Ely
rell Q: Brown, secretary: Attorney to accept ser
vice in Minnesota: Insurance Commissioner
Cash capital f fScSMS IN 1904.
Premiums other than perpetuals. S2,e29, 04o. %
Rents and interest. 122, 44S.2S
values ....: 1890 6o,72e. 81
Total income s2a1,2loe4
Amount paid for losses. ......:. s., FOG, os5.es
Dividends and interest. - SO 900. 90
Commissions and brokerage. ...... 412, 40
and employees ..:............ 12e,5ee.54
ALL other disbursements. ........ 241, $50
Total disbursements ........ $2,211, 2os. e2
Excess of income over disDurse-
menus AssErS DEC. ST. iso4 ''01
Value Of real estate owned. 800. $56,976.d3
Bonds " and stocks owned :...:..:. 2,s5l,e
Cash in office and IN bank. 99,sS2 Is
Accrued interest and rents. go. q, 5s2 GO
Premiums In course of collection. $50, 1O1. 90
Total admitted assets. ....... $3.50 Al. A
LIABILITIES DEC. 81, 1904 ~
g gsRs,s 's;;s; s%a claims:
Salaries s' expenses, dividends and .0'
Al iH sfSss S AS $685. 5e9sss g
Capital stock paid up. S00OO0.00
itai ~ $2Ms, 5s7 81
Nei RISKS fSiGs ASD PREMiUiis, 1904 BusiSE ss.
year ilAo 49, $3.50 4so. $50 $50 %
Premiums received thereon. 2,711 800. So
the year ...................... 1886, $685. ss1. 90
BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA IN 1904.
Fire risks written. ............. 50, 339, 49, 90
Fire premiums received. .......... 32,573.54
Fire losses paid. 20, 239. 80
Fire losses incurred. ............. 19, 524. 80
Tornado risks written. ......... 4O6, 059. 90
Tornado premiums received. 2,252.58
Aggregate risks written ........ 2,745, 27t.oU
Aggregate premiums reeeived... VI 81, S26.l2
Aggregate losses paid. 20, 239. 81
Aggregate losses incurred. ....... 10, 524. SO
STATE OF MINNESOTA, ...~. ..
Department of Insurance. ...,.-.. -.
+ Whereas, the Westchester Fire Insurance Com
pany, corporation organized under the laws
Of New York, has fully complied with the pro-
visions Of the laws Of this state relative to the
admission and authorization of insurance compa-
MES Of its class. 81 E,> ~.
Now, therefore, I, the undersigned Insurance
Commissioner, do hereby empower and authorize
the said above named company to transact its
appropriate business of fire and tornado insur-
ance In the State Of Minnesota, according to the
uary, A. D. 1905, unless said authority be re-
voked or otherwise legally terminated prior
In testimony whereof, have hereqnto set
THOMAS D. O'BRIEN,
Insurance Commissioner.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27

FEDERAL INSURANCE CoMPANY.-Principal |
Percy ae c Ssfsey p prssdsn oE m
rotary Attorney to accept service in Mime
sofa, Insurance Commissioner. Cash capital,
T'~'o INCOME IN 1904.
Premiums other than perpetuals.. ,0S5, 61S %
Rents and interest. ID, 64S.o1
rr ssst ali Ts stss: sources: a tss
Total income s.. 1ba. aoe.so
Amount paid for loses ....... s4es, 1874. q
Dividends and interest. .......... $4,000. 90
Commissions and brokerage. ..... 221, 6S5.14
Salaries and fees Of officers,
Fl rs: q; III ;ss2
Total disbursements ......... $3.50, 1900 20
Excess Of income over disburse-
''D'' AssETs DEC. 81. 1904. '0-'01''
H Hssss I'D les sPsei:
Cash in office and in bank...... 4GOS54S1
Premiums in course of collection. 23s, 266 0S
All other admitted assets. ........ 61O.61
Total admitted assets. 500. s2,o51,57e.1o
Assets not admitted, $43, 040.67. ..s'S-.. +
aIT"T3 LIABILITIES DEC. 81, 1904. II 49,.
R eRsa iSssey reserve sea s,sAl
Salaries. expenses dividends and
Commission and brokerage: ::.:.. 21'oo1.a
Special contingent reserve. ....... IT'S, 90
All other liabilities. ............ 81. "a
Capital stock paid up........... tOO,OOO.oo
ital .......... .. $1,000, 100. "a
Net surplus -....... -. 743, 1886. 26
RISKS AND PREMIUMS. 1904 BUSINESS.
year ... " ss4, ses 1888 90
Premiums received thereon 452549. 46
Marine and inland risks written
during the year. .............. 567 ,12S, 600
Premiums received thereon. 1,S0S. 397 20
u Net amount in force at end IN p: ; y
Is Of IA year $50 ~ 10000
Fire risks written. ...,....... 81, 232, 950. 90
Fire premiums received. 14,177.30
Fire losses paid ,, s. g z 626. 76
Fire losses incurred. ......... 5,604,76
STATE OF MINNESOTA. ~. 80 -
| Department Of Insurance. - ..>,-
| Whereas, the Federal Insurance Company, a
! corporation organized under the laws Of New
Jersey, has fully complied with the provisions
| Of the laws Of this state. relative to the ad'
mission and authorization of insurance companies
| of its class, tEH<.s -. ~ So.
Now, therefore, T. the undersigned Insurance
Commissioner, do hereby empower and authorize
the said above named company to transact Its
| appropriate business of fire insurance In the
of, until the thirty-frst day of January, A.: D.
1905, unless said authority be revoked or other
wise legally terminated prior thereto. -.
~ In testimony whereof have hereunto Sc
my hand and affixed my official seal at st
Paul. this 31st day Of January, a.. D. 1905.
| : THOMAS D. aO'BRIEN, =,
!. ~ Insurance Commissioner.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
Fire, Tornado, Plate Glass, Automobile, and

wEsroHEsTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Principal office, NeW York City. ORGANIZED
ren O. Brown, secretary. Attorney to accept SER
vice in Minnesota: Insurance Commissioner
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27

WheIeas. the Alliance insurance company, Z
corporation organized under the laws Of Penn,
sylyania. has fully complied with the provisions
Of the laws of this state. relative to tbs ads
mission and authorization OF insurance csm.
panies Of It's class
Now. therefore, I. the undersigned, Insurance
Commissioner, do hereby empower and authorize
the said above named company to transact its
appropriate business Of fire insurance in the
State of Minnesota, according to the laws there-
Of, until the 31st day Of January, A. D. 1905.
unless said authority be revoked or otherwise
legally terminated prior thereto.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set
my hand and affixed my official seal at st. Paul.
this 10th day of April. A. D. 1906. 81
THOMAS D. o'BRIEN,
t.e -. s. Insurance Commissioner.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-12-21
In PRAISE OF CHAMBERLAIN
Cough REMEDY.

There is no other medicine man
ufactured that'has received so much
praise and so many expressions of
gratitude ~ Chamber lain's Cough
Remedy. 1t is effective, and prompt
relief follows its use. Grateful par
ents everywhere do not hesitate to
testify to Its merits ;or the benht of
others. 1t is a certain cure for
Group and will prevent the attact If
given at the first appearance of the
cdisease. 1t is especially adapted to
children Az it is pleasant to take and
contains nothing injurious. Mr.. f. A.
Humphrey, we'll known resident
and clerk in the store of Mr.. E.
Lock, of Alice, Cape Colony, South
Africa, says:"l have used Cham
berlMn's Cough Remedy to wald
off Group and colds in my family,
| found it to be very satisfactory
and it gives me pleasure to recon
mend it," For sale by all Dealers
-Boone, n. c., and Blowing Rock
Drug Co., Blowing Rock, N. c.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-12-21

938 O6. The amount of cOnn
ty Indebtedness on Nav. 80.
1905. 81. 254.45. This amt.
is claims that have not been
cancelled from the claim book.
The bonded court house in
debredness is $4,000 and. in
tereat. There are county
Claims in the hands of ex Shff.
Baird and Treasurer Hayes
to the amount Of several hun
dred dollars which if cancel
led would reduce the county
indebtedness very materially
Given under my hand this
Nov. 80. 1905.
J. NJ. MAY. elk Bd. Co. CONS
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-12-21
Torture OF a Preacher.

The story of the torture OF the
Rev, o. D. Moore, pastor 'oi the
Baptist church at Harpersvillp,
N. Y. will interest you. He says:
81 suffered agonies because of II
persistent cough. resulting from
the grip. had to sleep sitting up
in bed. | tried many remedies
without relief, until | took DR..
Kings New Discovery Tor co IL
sumption, coughs and co d s,
which entirely cured my cough,
and saved me from consumption,
A grand cure for diseased condi-
ton Of throat and lungs. At all
dealess; price soc. and II. TRIAL
bottles tree.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1905-12-21
4 gill can always find
pIesntA OF people to tell her
the truth. She expects her
lover to be different.
No OPIUM IN CHAMBERLAND s
CoUGH REMEDY

There is not the least danger in
giving Chamberlain's Cough I,em-
edy to small children as it contains
no opium or other harmful drug. 1t
has established reputation of more
than thirty wears as the most sue
cessful medicine in use for colds,
Group and whooping cough. 1t al
ways cures and is pleasant to take
Children like it. Sold by ali Dea-
lers-Boone, A.. -, and Blowing
Rock Drug Co., Blowing Rock, N. {