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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
CHEATHAM SAYS HOLD
 COTTON FOR 15 CENTS

Now, on December 1, the fact that the beyond the shadow of a doubt, and only a small remnant of that left unsold, also, that the markets are bare of dry goods with future prices enormously advanced, cotton mills loaded down with contracts and orders for goods several months ahead, and only with about one-half enough cotton in sight to fill them. Will they pay 15c for cotton? Why, of course. they will if you ask it! If you do not they will take it at 5c as they have done in the past
 Decide for yourselves-let them have it at it's actual value, 15c. or let them take it at their price. 5c-it is yours do as you please, but remember that If you sell for less than it's value, 15c, you are not only injuring yourself, but every other owner of cotton Is being denied his price while you are giving yours away which prevents the advance as long as they can get it at less than its value
 Hundreds of thousands of bales are be- ing pledged to the Southern Cotton asso- citation for 15c, enough to force the price to it's value very soon unless buyers can continue to get yours that is not pledged at their price, in this event. the price cannot reach its value until yours has been taken out of the way and at their price-then the loyal ones will again reap the benefits of their associations hard work in their behalf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
FIRE AT NASHVILLE.
Property Valued at $75,ooo Destroyed
 in Heart of City.

Nashville December 1o.-Fire at an early hour this morning In the overall factory of O'Brien brothers, at the northeast cor ner of the public square, did damage to stock and building estimated at s5,0U. and for time threatened one of Nash villes most important wholesale districts. stiff wind was blowing and the ave- nue between the burning building and the Methodist Publishing house, on the south, furnished chute through which the gale rushed with tremendous force, sucking the flames with it. For a time 1t looked as If the publishing house was doomed, but It escaped with nominal damage. On the west I.yles, Black & Co.,, wholesale dry goods. were damaged to the extent of a few hundred dollars, while the showers of brands were carried to the resident sec lions. and a general confagration was at one time believed inevitable. Just north from the fire the police station Is situated and the prisoners were brought from their cells preparatory to hurried departure
 The O'Brien building was practically
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
"LINGERlNG IN THE LEGS"
Atlanta Negro Tells Judge He's Deao
 and What He Died of.

Atlanta, December 10.-(SpecaL) L)-With his mind in wildly dlsordered state and laboring under the strange hallueinaton that he is dead and in heaven, Ben Lyle, negro janitor of Miss Hannah's school for girls, 23 East Cain street, appeared this morning before Recorder Nash Broyles and created a scene in court by his insane utterances and conduct.
 The negro had been acting suspiciously about the school of late and this nom ing was taken into custody by Police Call Officers Dunton and Freeman, after which he was arraigned in police court for ex- animation.
 As soon as the negro began talking il was clearly evident he was crazy. He related his strange and remarkable story to Judge Broyles in rambling and dis connected manner and his incoherent re- marks were interspersed at frequent h. tervals with loud outbursts of laughter.
 'I am not of this world. I died yes- terday afternoon at 5 o'clock and went straight to heaven. The police came there and got me and brought me back here but I must go back. I haven't got any thing to do with this world now. That fine is already paid anyhow"
 How did the policemen find their way to heaven?" asked Judge Broyles.
 q don't know" replied the negro, and he laughed hilariously.
 Lyle was asked if he was buried after his death and he responded quickly:
 "Oh, yes, sir, l was buried
 How do you know you died yesterday?' again queried the recorder.
 Well, 1t was this way" said the ne- gro 'I had been sick for several days and was alone in my chamber. Suddenly I heard a knock on the door. l did not know who it was and at first I did not answer. Then there was a second ral I said, Yes, l am here,' and then tho voice said Well, get ready, you must go with me- Then the door opened and there was the death angel and l had to go."
 He was asked what caused his death. He replied:
 "A lingering In the legs"
 Are you crazy. Ben?' asked the re- corder.
 "No, sir" answered the negro without hesitation.
 Judge Broyles said there was no doub' but that the negro was crazy and he or dered him held in the police station until he could be examined by q physician and further steps taken to have him cared for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
EscAMBIA GRAND JURYs REPORT
Four Bills for Murder in the First De-
 gree Are Brought.

Brewton, December 10.-(Special.)-The cambia county circuit court completed their labors yesterday afternoon. They examined 136 witnesses and returned into open court eighty-three true bills. This is the largest number of true bills returned by any grand jury for a number of years Eeventy-nine of the indictments were for misdemeanors and four for murder in the first degree.
 The grand jury made an exhaustive re- port to the presiding judge. and among other things said: "We have examined into the condition of the county roads and find that a marked improvement could be had if the officials in charge thereof would be more diligent in their duties We have given to the report of the exam finer of public accounts submitted to us by your honor serious, careful and thor ough consideration. In our judgment no officer designated therein has been guilty of the violation of any criminal law of our state and hence no indictments have been found in this connection. We feel the necessity. however, of an immediate adjustment of the alleged indebtedness of these several officers. and we therefore recommend to the present board of county commissioners that they take prompt ac- tion in securing an adjustment of these several matters. We recommend to them that they employ. if necessary, competent legal council, and that they see to it that 70 time Is lost in having repaid into the pannfI treasurx whatever sums that may
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
SAM HAYNES KILLS
 ITASKA PERKINS
ALLEGED MURDERER IS LODGED
 IN JAIL AT BESSEMER-TWO
 WEDDINGS OF NOTE ARE AM NouNcED FOR EARLY FUTURE.

Bessemer, December 1o.-tSpecial. )-Sam Hayes, a negro, was arrested last night bv Detective Patton and Officers Christ Iieb. Jenkins and Coin on charge Of murder and was placed in the city 1aii. Haynes is charged with the murder of Itaska Perkins, another negro at the ice factory in East Bessemer at a late hour last night. Perkins was stabbed to the heart with pocket knife and died within an hour Perkins was from Atlanta, Ga, and Haynes is from Huntsville. Ala. They were members of floating gang employed on the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
 Johnson Stone.
 Mss Mary Irene Johnson of this city and Mir Anthony Stone of Birmingham will be married at the home of the bride s parents on Berkey avenue Tuesday morn ing. No cards have been issued and the wedding will be quiet home affair after which Mir and Mrs. Stone will make their home at Birmingham. The bride-to-be Is a daughter of MT. and Mrs. H. T. Johnson.
 Earle-5uck.
 MT. and Mrs. L. B. Bradley have is- sued cards announcing the marriage of their sister, Miss Evelyn Earle to MT. Perry P. Buck of this city. Miss Earle Is from Mississippi. The marriage will take place at S3O o'clock on the evening of December 20 at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. Bradley on Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
NEW COURT HOUSE
 IN WALKER COUNTY
MAY DISPLACE OLD ONE AT JAS PER-COUNTY SHOWERS CONSIDER IT-ICE AND FUEL COMPANY FORMED.

Jasper December 10-(Special)-Th or ganization of the Jasper Ice and Fuel company was effected here the past week, and the company will be incorporated within the next few days. Those who or ,ganized the company are: J. H. Cranford, president of the First National bank and of the Cranford Mercantile company; J. H. Bankhead, Jr., attorney at law; J. M Crawford, secretary and treasurer or the Cranford Mercantile company; l.. w.. LolIar vice president of the Cranford Mercantile company and D. K. Carter general superintendent of the Jasper Water, Light and Power company. These gentlemen are among Jaspers foremost business men. The company Is organized for the purpose of manufacturing ana dealing in ice and fuel. The West Alabama Ice factory, formerly operated by C. E. Thames has been purchased ana improve ments to meet the wants of the new com many will be made on the plant. Side tracks will be laid and a coal yard bullt.
 According to reports the proposition 10 erect a handsome new court house Tor Walker county at this place to cost prop ably s75OOO, is being considered by the board of county commissioners, whlch IS in session. The question has been dis- cussed at considerable length heretofore, but no action has ever been taken. It IS now thought that the matter Will pc taken up in earnest and that work Will begin on the new structure within snort while. The report does not state where the new building will be located, but II is probable that the old house will be disposed of and that the new structure will be erected on the public square Ac- cording to plans exhibited here several months ago the building will be one or handsomest in Alabama, and will be mod- ern in every respect.
 The First National bank is sending out to it's shareholders it's first semi annual dividend of 5 per cent. the directors nav ing decided to declare dividend at the regular monthly meeting this week. The bank began business on the hrst oay of June of this year. and the showing for the first six months has been eshecially gratifying to the directors and officers. The First National has deposits amount ing to nearly S200,O00 with capital stock of s50,O00
 James Parker of Atlanta. representing the Southeastern Tariff association. has been in Jasper re-rating the business DOT ton of the city and placing Jasper on a third-class basis as regards insurance rates. The new rates when issued will be considerably lower than those that pre- vail at present, and the reduction will be a great saving to the property owners Of the city. An effort will be made to or gan:ze a volunteer fiid department and thus minimize the danger of conf1agra- ten. The new ,ates aIe expected to be promulgated within the next two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11

he found due by any officer or ex-onicer of this county. We are pleased to state that the report of the examiner ltseli eN- onerates all of the several officers lrofn any criminal conduct in the matter oi their alleged indebtedness, or ihdepteo' ness to the county. We find that the pro hibition law of this county has been vio- lated to an alarming extent. We nave exhausted every means in our power to apprehend the guilty parties. This unlaW- ful practice should be stopped, ana we call lnon every law-abiding citizen and each man who has the public welfare and the civilization of our county al heart to aid and assist the officers of the coun- tv to put a stop to this unlawful traffic in our county.
 The following marriage licenses were is sued by Judge Brooks during the past week: J. F. Brown and Miss Annie Em- mons of Hammac: Burress Evans ana Miss Mary Stone of Boykin; J. A. Boone and Miss Fannie C. Brown of Local VII liam St. Clair and Mrs. Mary Hanle Bag gett of Foshee; H. D. flnlay ana "iss Ethel Owens of Pollard.
 Material is being placed on the ground for repairs to be made to the second story of I. M. Davidson's residence on the cor ner of Parker and St. Joseph avenues which was recently destroyed by 1re' An other story will be added to the l. in the rear of the building.
 Tax Assessor W. J. Holland reports tax collections as being very good dnriils sne past week or two. but poll taxes are pc ing paid extremely slow. There are III the county possibly 15Oo poll tax payer and out of this number only lSo nave paid up so far. .os
 J. H. Newton has sold his naval storeS manufacturing business ten miles south- east of Brewton to w. H. Barber or Moui- trie, Ga who will take charge m few days. MT. Newton is negotiating TOT another location near town.
 The Alabama state convention of Uni versalists has been in session at the Uni versalist church here since Friday. "A number of delegates are in attendance The session will close tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES Via Central of Georgia Railway.

Fare and one-third plus 25c round trip. Tickets for the general public on sale December 9. g, 24. 25. 30 and 3l. 1901 and January 1. 1906, final limit January 4. 1906.
 on December + to 24 inclusive. upon surrender of certificates, tickets will be sold to teachers and students at rare ana one-third plus Poe round trip hnal limit January s. 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. lz-lI-io-io-i'-i'--i--o 70
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11

gutted, the loss on it being estimated at S150O0, fully insured. The stock loss is $6o 900, with full insurance.
 While the fire was in progress fire call ed part of the department to blaze at 419 Broad street, the building occupied by A. Booth & Go. The flames were stopped before any great damage was done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
PILGRIMAGE TO SHRINE.
Mexicans in Great Number Visit Our
 Lady of Guadaloupe.

Mexico City, December 10.-Enormous excursions of pilgrims to the shrine of Our Lady of Guadaloupe are coming here over the various railways eentering in this city. One party of 25Oo will arrive from Vera Cruz tomorrow.
 Archbishop Esidolh, apostolic visitor on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
Get the Habit.
 Use Ambrosia Flour.

Holiday Sale and Luncheon
 Tho ladies of the Five Points Methodist church will conduct a holiday sale and serve luncheon at l3 N. 2Oth St. (building formerly oc- cupied by Postal Telegraph h Co.) ] beginning Wednesday. Dec. 18th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
Will Mint American Money.

Mexico City, December 10.-The ex- change and currency committee has up to date received in gold from abroad in exchange for silver pesos belonging to the reserve fund si,4s6,750 in American gold coin The mint will proceed to coin this gold into Mexican money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
Mrs wInsIow,s soothinq Syrup.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for thsir CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It sOOTHS the CHILD. SOFTENs the GUMS. ALI-AYS sll PAIN. CURES WIND COLO. and b tvs- ty-five cents a bottla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11

the present vatican. suffered a slight hemorrha8e during his visit to PuebIa. ow- ing to the change of altitude. Physicians declared 1t of slight character, though the illness of the prelate at first oceA. stoned much alarm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11

Atlanta, December 10.-(Special.) )-Rich- ard Cheatham, secretary of the Southern Cotton association. today made this statement regarding the cotton market:
 '"rhe cotton growers of the south, through and with the assistance of their organization, the Southern Cotton asso- citation, are slowly but surely winning the greatest commercial battle ever known to the world. They are being applauded by millions of people who are watching the great fight that is being successfully waged by them to throw off the yoke of theving and speculative manipulation that has held them so long, and has been the means of enabling the spnners to grow enormously wealthy at the expense of the poor farmer.
 ton and accepted it's advice, as given last January, to fix a price of 10c per pound on their cotton-demand it and get it did so notwithstanding there were thous- ands who decried their efforts by saying: Impossible, foolish, etc. The amount of cotton held by the loyal ones was sufficient to bring the price to 10c before the present crop was ready for market.
 ''On September ', the association ad- vised the farmers to ask He for their cotton as conditions fully warranted that price. Many fixed that price and sold for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
TO MERCHANTS. Effective Wednesday, Nov.

Gu6Ct1Vo w W0uo0oooy NOV' 18th, 1925 a. -. Bessemor freight train will % to Bes- semer via South Bessemer line and return via North Bessemor line.
 Birmingham Railway, Light
 e Power Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11

Hermitage. the sign painter, can be found at Seventeenth street. between First and Second avenues. 12-6-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
ENSLEY LODGE OF
 ELKS WILL MEET
NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP WILL BE VOTED UPoN-OFFlCERS TO BE AP- POINTED BY EXALTED RULER.

Ensley December 10.-(Special) )-Ensley lodge No. 9S7, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will meet in regular session at their hall on Avenue E tomorrow night and eleven applicants for membership will be voted upon and the new members ini- tiated
 Some appointive officers are also to be announced by Exalted Ruler Jacob Broda. It Is desired that all members attend this meeting as matters of importance to the new lodge are to be considered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11

After serious Illness Hoods Sarsaparilla a imparts the strength and vigor so much needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11

Phone 27e PeopI- 0 if you want the Gswk ErsrsviEe To.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
Notes and Personals.

Large congregations attended the first services conducted by the Rev. l.. r. Whitten at the First Methodist church to- day.
 Work is progressing very well on tine foundations for the new postoffice build ing on Avenue E considering the bad weather that has prevailed for the past two weeks. Contractor Culpepper hopes to have the building ready for occupancy by February
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-04
CALENDAR OF LOCAL EVENTS

Jan. Masquerade ball, Singing So.
oiety Vorwaerts, Loeser's
Grove.
Jan. g. Christmas entertainment,
Braga Society, Braga Hall.
jar. ho-Elks' Minstrel Show, Will
DER Hall.
jar 1O-Lecture, cart Treasures in
Rome," DR.. R. d. Grant.
illustrated; High School
Auditorium Teachers Course
in. 13-Ball, Delta Baseball Club.
Braga Hall.
IAN. 17-Annual masquerade ball,
4 Original Hebrew Ladies'
Benevolent Society, Wilder
Hall.
Jan. 19--OonceIt, auspices High
School Alumni Association,
High School auditorium.
Jan. 19-Magquerade ball, Vergnue.
gungs Club, Braga Hall.
Jan. ~26-Lecture, age of Uhivalry,"
Hon. D. P. Halsey; High
School Auditorium: leach
ers' Association Course.
Jan. 26 -Second Annual Ball, Young
Ladies' Social Circle, Wilder
Hall.
Jan. 27-Annual Ball Ra1itan Yacht
Club, Wilder Hall. -
Feb. 2-Concert, Lyric Maad( blin
Club, Wilder Hall.
Feb. 3-Masqureade Ball, ITho'
Lodge. Danish ,Hs~othS4hood,
Washington Hedl.
Feb. 3-Masquerads/Bal Thor Lodge
No. 6 Danish Brotherhood
WASHINGTON Hall.
Feb. S-AnHnal Masquerade Ball
Congregation Beth Nor
dfecai. Braga Hall.
Eel. I1-Annual BANQUET. Chamber O
Commerce, Wilder Hall.
Feb. 12-Private/ reception, Bragg
Hall
Feb. 14-Ba1. Independent Fife an,
plum Crops, Wilder Hall.
Feb. l6ILecture "1n the Footster
of Washington" illustrated
High School Auditorium
G. W. Broomall; Teachers
Course. -~-
Feb. 15-Ball, Daughters Of Pocahon
tbs, Braga Hall.
Feb. 21-Ball Washington Hose Com
pany, Wilder Hall.
Feb. 21-Brage's Masquerade, Bragg
Hall.
Feb. 22-Westminster Cadets, Bragg
Hall.
April 24-Annual Ball, Mcclellan
Hose Company, Wilder Hall
Apr. 25-First Grand Concert ant
Ball by pupils of Prof. St
Andrassy, Braga Hall
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-04
A CASE OF II.
Many Like II in Perth AmbG.

The following case is but IL d many
similar occurring daily in Perth hmboy.
1t is an easy matter to verif} its cor
rectne,s. Surely you cannot ask for
better proof than such 4 conclusive evl-
dencc,
Paul Borrman, barber, oft31 Robin
son street, says:
al had a dull pain in myback most Of
the time, and catching cola greatly in
creased it, when | felt it in my hips and
sides. could not find any comfort III
bed, as it was a continued changing
from one position to another. When
sitting down it was the same. There
was also a difficulty with the kidney Sc
cretions, which sometimes were too fire.
qaent and at others suppressed. read
in my daily paper an account of a case
similar to mine which had been cured
by Deans Kidney Pills, so | got a box.
Alter a few days treatment | noticed~a
neutrality-suspicious.. Continuing their
use, l improved steadily until cured
PlcntNof jns. as convincing proof III
Perth Arnboy: Call at G. ". Parisen'S
drug store and ash what customers re-
port.
For stle. by all druggists. Price 30
cents. jFoster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, n.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
1
Remember the namc-Doan's-and
substitute.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-04
The Field Of Sports
GAME LAW.
Some Facts Of interest to
Sportsmen at This Season.

At this time a few ~gleanings from
the latest edition of the game laws,
according to the last Legislature, may
be of interest to sportsmen OF this
city and vicinity.
Rabbit hunters, whose season closed
Saturday, will BIZ interested, az we'll
as will dealers, in the provision that
Dealers have fifteen dogs after the
close of the season in which to dis
pose OF game"
1t is unlawful to permit dogs TO run
at large in woods or fields inhabited
by rabbits or game birds, except be-
tween the first of October and the
first Of February. For its violation
there is'a fine of $40.
The law requiring nonresident
gunnlrs to pay u license fee Of $40 sc
does not apply to cunning for wats'
wild fowl, snipe, marsh or mud hens.
Shore birds, surf suipe and bay snipe
Amay be shot between May / and De.
amber 81.
nd hens and rail ana reed birds
may only be shot between September
! and December 81.
Certain residents Of this city (and
New Brunswick) will BIO especially
and extraordinarily interested in the
fact that it is lawful to catch suckers
any day in the year, if not more often
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-04
DIED IN TIBET.

hcfs II. Nichols. American Ex-
pfOrer, Buried at Gynntse.
|EW YORK, Jan. limited States
mister COnger has cabled from Picking
hfirmation of the death of Francis
~ Nichols, the American explorer and
correspondent in Tibet. MIR. Conger
states that he received the news from
the Tibetan city Gyantse, Sunday, an
nouncing that Mr.. Nichols died Dec.
90 Of pneumonia and was buried there.
Mr.. Nichols was a native of Evans
ton, Ill. He served as q newspaper cor
respondent in the Spanish-Alnerican
war. later went to China and then
started for Tibet with II few Chinese.
He intended to study the customs OF
the country and finally penetrate to
Lassa, the ~"Fofbiddcn City" Mr..
Nichols left this country March u,
1903.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-04
ARE TIE AGAIN.
IuCsOns in for Sixth Place il
Broadway League.

The Tue SONS, Of this city, stand tied
for sixth among the twenty.t two
teams in the three-men tournament
of the Broadway League. Five teams
have won two games and lest none.
The Tucson and one other team
played four games. winning three and
losing one. No definite line Oil the
ability of the teams can b3 gained until
more games have been rolled. There
is no reason why the local bowlers
should not come out ahoad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-04

Young Corbett ard Nelson to Fight.
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 4.-Y0ung
Corbctt and Battling Nelson. the great
lightweight fighter, who recently gave
Jimmy Britt, the pride of California,
such Il hard battle in their twenty
round bout ut Mechanics pavilion
here two weeks ago, have been
matched at last. They have been
matched for Il twenty round battle the
latter part of next month. Cor6ett and
Nelson met Nov. 20. and Nelson won i'll
ten rounds. the seconds of the Denver
lite throwing up the sponge. Corbett
claimed he prepared hnrricdly and was
not in good shape.