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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
Bottle Travelled 2ooo Miles.

Tampico, Mexico September 21.-E. c. Jaurageux, well-known business man of this city while hunting along the coast of Vera Cruz recently, found bottle containing a note signed by K. Zommski, East St. Louis Elevator, Ills, and Thomas Finnegan, 10 Papin street, St. Louis. The note was dated June 10 1901, and stated that the bottle had been thrown from the Eads bridge on that date At the least calculation the bottle must have travelled nearly 2000 miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
Through Trains to Mexico.

San Antonio, September 21.-What is planned to be the record long distance train service In the west and southwest and into the interior of Mexico has been partially arranged by representatives of the National railroad of Mexico and the Gould lines, who have been in session here for the last two days. This new service will be between St. Louis and Mexico City, trains leaving each terminal Tuesday and Saturday mornings. The distance of 1900 miles will be covered in fifty-four hours, which will reduce the time from eighty to seventy hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
REAR END COLLISION.
Engineer and Fireman of Through
 Train Are Slightly Injured.

Epes. September H.-(Special)-A rear end collision of fast and local freight occurred two miles south of her at noon today The engineer. Addison; Fireman Coleman and a brakeman of the through train jumped and each sustained slight injuries. The train crew on the eaboose of the local freight saw the approach of the other train in time to get off and escaped without injury.
 Eight cars of the local were degs solished, the caboose of which was literally torn to pieces. The engine of the through freight was badly damaged and placed ac. cross the track and a number of cars at- tached were derailed After seven hours delay traffic was resumed.
 w. D. Addison. the injured engineer, lives at 2116 Avenue c, Birmingham. Henry Coleman, colored fireman. also lives in Birmingham. Both were placed on the northbound and sent home. Dr. J H. Read attended the injured men and stated that neither were seriously injured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
Too Free With Knife.

New York, September A.-opinions that within the next four years surgeons will moderate their present extensive use of the knife, were freely expressed today at the meeting of the American Association of Obstretrician and Gynecologists con vention here "Conservatism in surgery" was the topic of discussion. Papers were read by Miles F Porter of Fort Wayne, Ind, and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
THE WONDERFUL
 YOST TYPEWRITER

For more than a decade the YOST has led the typewriter procession in the beauty and neatness of it's work. The No. 10 exceeds all other writing machines in light ness of touch and noisless in running.
 A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
 We rent typeWriters with purchase privilege.
 E. E. Forbes Piano Co.,, Solo Agent, 1909 Third Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
Good Crops in Mexico.

Mexico City, September 21-Excellent re- ports on crops are being received from all over the republic, and very large cot ton crop is predicted. The mining indus try shows particularly bright outlook and all predictions of the ruin of the silver mining industry. owing to the adop- ton of the gold standard, have be,Dl contradicted by the steady progress mak- ing in that industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
Women Are Fatally Burned.

Taylor, Texas. September 21.-The two daughters of Thomas Hodon, a farmer living six miles from here, were fatally burned today by the explosion of can of kerosene which one of them was using to kindle a fire. Hodon was burned trying to save his daughters. The house and contents were destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
THE AMATEURS
Fountain Heights Lost.

The Seventh avenue baseball team took the starch out of the Fountain Heights team yesterday afternoon by defeating them in slow game by the score of to 5. The fast base running of Hand ley and the home runs by Kellog and Wertheimer were the features of the game. The score by innings was as fol- lows: RuE Seventh Avenue ........ 101 12O 210-S 10 3 Fountain Heights .......0 .010 040 009-5 g 3
 Batteries Fraleigh and Wertheimer; Brown, Kellog and Lavendolf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
WILLS HIS BRAIN.
The Estate of Gen. Isaac Mister. Will
 Amount to Over $2,0o0,o0o.

Philadelphia, September 2t-Under the provisions of the will of General Isaac Wistar, the well known financier and railroad man, which was admitted to pro- bate today, the bulk of the estate, to- gether with the brain and the right arm of the testator is bequeathed to the Wis tar institute of anatomy and biology of the University of Pennsylvania which he founded.
 The estate left by the deceased, &C., cording to the petition of the executor and trustee, is given as personal prop erty $1oo.ooo, and upwards, The actual valuatoin of the estate it Is said will amount to over $2.000O00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
St. ouIs 5. Boston 3.

Boston. September M.-st Louis won a poorly played game today Boston's hits were the better punched, but the visitors made theirs in connection with the misplays of the local team. Att tendance 1875. Score: R.H.E. St. Louis . ...... 200 GOO 050-5 Boston . .......... .000 GOO 210-3 '
 Batteries: Buchanan and Spencer; Gib- son and Armbruster. Time 1:4S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
Suicide at Hot Springs.

Hot Springs, September 21.-A. Sand strom, a visitor here from Star Lake, Wis.,, committed suicide today in the government reservation by shooting. The bullet entered behind his right ear and penetrated the brain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
At Louisville.

Louisville, Ky. September 21.-Haviland at to 1, won the Louisville Hotel handi- cap the feature of the card at Churchill Downs this afternoon, after being heavily played. Phil Finch. the favorite in the betting. not getting in the money. Only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
Changes in Queen and Crescent.

Cincinnati. O.. September 21-Several changes in the operating department of the Queen and Crescent service were announced today. H. H. Waite becomes superintendent of the Chattanooga divis- ion succeeding M. w. Mcguire. resigned; C. F. Riehey is named for superintendent of the Cincinnati division The offices Of superintendent of car service has been abolished and the superintendent of trans portation taxes 1t place, R. F. Boswell being named as superintendent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
Shreveport 5, Nashville 1.
Atlanta fl. Little Rock 3.
Montaomerv 3. Memphls 2.

Montgomery. September H-Montgom- cry won an exciting game in the last half of the ninth inning today. Attend anee 15OO. Score: R.H.E. Memphis :. ..............1O1 GOO 0OO-2 6 ? Montgomery :. ..........000 oil 0O1-S 9 0
 Batteries: Clarke and Hurlburt; Stark ell and Yeager. Time :45 Umpire, Ehret.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22

WANTED-Twenty expe- rienced sewing women on suits. ten experienced sew ing women on coats, steady positions and good wages.
 Simpson Outright Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,

you q perunA- nent cure oE private troubles and that you may know my guarantee is re- lia bls refer you with per- mission. to the First National oank. Alabama National bank, Steiner Broth era bankers, Jefferson Coun- { y s a V i n gs hank aAA $A>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22

On Oct 1st The Eagle Sa- loon moves up 4 doors to 1909 2ud.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22

The Eagle, c. A. Dorsey, proprietor, moves to 1909 End on Oct. l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
At Toronto.

Toronto Ont, September 21.-Long
 shots were winners at Woodbine today. Clear track and fast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22

Wanted-Indoor messen- ger boy. Apply Postal Tele- graph-Ca Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22

GDUn rT>. the cold-cure that does the ONIF=IIs work in hours, and will
 not make you sick. Try it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22

When it prints good. 1t is good cut The Gawk Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING.
PIttshura e.a, PhIIadeIphIa 1.e.

Pittsburg, September H.-Pittinger' s good pitching defeated Pittsburg in the first game and the ease with which Brady was found in the second reversed the result. Attendance 5650. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
At Florence. Ala.

Florence September 21.-(Special 1.-The second days attendance at the races was large and the weather fine. Close finishes and fine sport were the order of the day. Summary:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDING.
chicaoo 3.6, New York 2-2.

New York, September 21-Chicago won beth games of todays double header with New York. Timely batting was a feature in both games. Attendance G0O0 Scores:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
Philadelphia 2, Cleveland |.

Philadelphia. September 2l-In the eigth Inning with the score tied Monte Cross doubled and scored the winning run on sacrifice and an out. Attendance 75s2. coora. R IT E
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-22
Detroit :, Washington i.

Washington, September a.-Detroit easily defeated Washington in the open ing game here today Mulin and Kitson were puzzles to the local batsmen, while Hughes was hit hard. Attendance 1o3i.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-01-02
s2f-oa's CAREER.

The sn7A disappears and we look
'nto he cradle and bahola a male
child kl.cr Running The gauntlet Of
me2sIos humps and caickenp0x he
enters cAcoi ~ tho Gge Of - he is
q ra.rhceded. freckio3-iaee1 boy and
THO terror Ct the noigaoorheod. AZ
El2 ta Is tao apprentice in a printing
offcc At lS n9 has acquired two
cases II long primer aad m army
p7csa and is tbc ciiioe Of country
new PAP :, at 20 he is marriel A.
50 h. f. baidlealeI sto9psaouldafca
'ar1 the father Of l7gga family Al
So h. o corpse Ia caeap pine
coffin aud as 800 dclinquent auhacrit
orJ ne past his bier for The last look
they arr heard tc say He Was n
good fellow, bus he coada't save his
money. Ex.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-01-02
10000 BALES OF COTTON nor.
Deserted 3y 5hivarlsa Hegr5se, Pia-t
ers Make Sacrifice to Boost
Prices.

New Orleans Jan. Las result
Of the reeant freezing weather in MIS-
siaslppi and Louisiana, negro cotton
pickers have deserted the c9tton
fields and cannot be induced to leave
their homes. L!ttlc cotton has been
picked, and conservative ost,mate
places the amount Of cotton unp!ck-
ed in Mississippi at 100000 bales. and
209,00O balcs in Louisiana.
Report say that TIE refusal Of TIC
negroes 70 work means loss OF 1T
least 100000 bales. which IS being
RAPIDLY destroyed by the cold wealth,
eT The planters are not making any
Efforts 10 gather the product, as tAe,
figure that If taey sacrifice tails cot
ion the worlds visible supply will be
decrease and pViee1 Win he az.
vanced
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-01-02
WILL TRY TO LE6ALlzE
PuGlLlSM IN ILLINOIS
Effort VIII he Made by Athletic Club
Members 10 Put Sport on
Good Basis.


An ,ffori which appears to Egh
fans to he the safest. sano ena
most sensible yet made by autAoritg
20 regulate and legalize prize igltns
viii he made with the new Legislature
in Illinois.
Pyca j II ath'ettc clrb members in
Chieagl wiIl draft and present a peti
ter era Ito measure win be taken
nn rs greeai'y aa possible
The text Of Tn bin WIN contain
s.ringe- mcacures against prizefght
ing Ct iha 'brpiser" methad. L viii
contain rales against bare knucltIe
and allow nothing less han the FIVE.
ouncc glove. Limited roun3s viii al
SO Be i~e'stel unua. Safeguards n
TIE wlg - pay-ic.sEs an1 nlysical eg-
aminatcns VIII je re ie 2 rue and Il
Is ogpac.cd that vi have a rider
. bar agt Telterwe ghts from all
the cont
Thia ia 81 crpcs "a o bring boz
ins bscf s. npint where the con
tests will IS enjoyable, wAhut being
brutal and win allow pusillsm to be
recognized as a legitimate sport
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-01-02
CROP BULLETIN FOR
MONTH or DECEMBER
WHEAT lNJuREB ro some EXI
TENT-APPLEs RoTTING IN.
sroRAeE-poTAToEs KEEP
ING WELL.

J
| The following special crop bullet II
for Illinois for The month Of Deaam
ber has been issued from the United
States department Of agriculture al
Springfield.
| These was an average daily le.
REGENCY in temperature Of about G dc.
grees until the 22ad, and an average
daily excess Of about s degrees from
the 22nd to the 27th. A severe cold
wave, accompanied by high westerly
winds, reached the state on the morn.
ms Of the 9Th; ana temperatures
near zero in the northern portion and
about 10 degrees above in the south
em, obtained until the 2eth when 1t
became decidedly warmer.
Except Ia the southern counties.
where, toward The end of the month,
beneficial rains occurred. precipitation
was -uch below the sensational ave.
rage.
Ths development Of wheat was To.
tarded BY extremely dry conditions
during October and November. II had
little sno~ protection during the
month; and, though the rains toward
the latter aarf were Of great bena-
~, the sudden chanes to very low
temperatures on the 9th to 29th
found the plant weak and small and
not IN gaal condition % Withstand,
the aeyere cold. 1t is
feared taat some injury has easuad
but lis oxtant cannot al present ID
Cora IL practically all In crib, and
much has 5oea marketed during the
month Notwithstanding tho dry
weather pssturage remained Fair an.
I'll late IN the month Rye. ana fall
sown crosses and clover have not
mad sat sfaotory growth. Fruit
trees are in good condition Potatoes
are keeping we'll but there is much
complaint that apples are rotJing in
storage.
Live stock is reported to 10 healthy
in all sections, except some cases Of
hog cholera In Greene, Dewitt IA
counties.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-01-02
FRONT ELEVATION.

work is covered with two brush coats
Of single stain. The colors are light
gray for the body light green for the
trimmings, yellow for the sash, dark
bronze green for the blinds and hrlcl,
red for the shingles.
The floors are Of narrow North Caro-
lima pine. filed and vanished, and the
walls are lathed and plastered with
patent plaster, sand finished The
stairs, dressers, etc. are Of clear kiln
dried cypress of special designs, with
plain nodded heads. and the stair
novels, rails and balusters are Of turned
and nodded oak, finished natural
The trim and other woodwork are
stained mahogany in the parlors and
halls aud oak in the dining rooms,
properly rubbed and vanished With
two coats Of brilliant flowing varnish.
Tie bedrooms and Kitchens are hnisu-
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-01-02
KAISER PRAISES
OUR PRESIDENT
EXTENDING NEW YEARS GREET
lNoS EMPEROR WILLIAM
SAYS ROOSEVELT is LEADING
AMERICA TO ADVANCED POI
SlTtON.
~ the Associated Press.

Berlin, Jan. l--Amba sldor Tower
called At tie palace today to present.
Neg Years sratuiatlons to she
emperor and empress If Germany
q desire" said Emperor VILLAIN,
to send o fhe president and people
I The United States my wishes for a
fortunate ana happy New Year Pres
dent Roosevelt is lsadng TIE Ameri-
ean people u an advanced position
of power aid influence In tae world
Germany looks on the increa Ing
greatness of Che Uni ed States with
out concern, because Germany has
aothing but friendly feelings toward
the people Of the United States"
During the conversation watch cen.
timed some time TIE emperor SAID.
q wlgh hat an arrangement could
he made under which American pro
fessors could come 10 our uniyersi
ties and deliver courccs Of lectures
zach yesr, end far German profsrsees
70 80 10 tie American un'yera. les
and de iYer lectures thore,
Ambassador Tower rephel th,t he
se.t confident that me Sings asi3r
Eould be welcomed in Amarca ans
be assured the emperor that ao woul
% happy - assist in carrying /, out
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-01-02
SCENE OF A NOVEL
is LAID IN CAIRO
STORY AsouNDs WITH lNci-
DENTS IN WHICH PROMINENT
cAlRolTEs FIGURED iN THE
EARLY DAYS.

"A Captain in the Ranks; a Ro-
nance Of Affair." is the title Of one
Of thu many new novels Published late
in 1901. 1t is by the well known aud
popular novelist. Georee Cary Eg
gleston
/ It is fact probably not ye-y vel.
known 70 the younger generation OF
Cairoites that Mar. Eggleston IS con.
sin Of Mr.. NJ. @ Wright, president Of
the City National bank This OF Itself
would make the book CT interest to
Cairo readers, but it has an addition.
a charm The scene of the story IS
mainly laid In this city. The aathcr
ia his preface says: The person.
ages Of the story are real, and its
events are mainly facts thinly We l.
ed
no one who Is at all coayorsant
with the Cairo Oh even a few years
ago can road the story without being
convinced Of THAT fact. ard recog-
rizc tho characters bcacath Their thin.
" yeil2d change Of name.
The he.o 81 the story is depicted as
a Captain Cfullford Duncan, young
Yirginian, ard college graduate
who hal served in tae Confederate
army until the "Eost Caase.n had gone
into history Thouga panniless, home
less and fricndloss he starts ont Il
commence life anew. An impulse
leads him to seek Cairo. He know no,
just Why, bit with that end ii view
he started across Virginia On horse
bacs but his horse Is killed BIZ acc,
lent ana ho makes the rest Of tre
Journey 10 P.ttsharg on foot. There
he eng 4ges rs work for his pas5ace all
Cairo ca q towaoat. in mealal en-
pacity
Capt " begins: III was d ntuc
aftar 0rsct en- Decoration Day May
30. lSG5-when youne Duncan wen;
ashore from tao toWGo7t al Cairo.
Then follows d description of Ohio
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-01-02
WoMEN's SYMPATHY.
Is Proverbal--cairo Women Mo Ex
ception.


How much we owe TO the sympa.
tbetie side Of womankind When 9th
ers suffer they cheerfully lend a help
ing hand They tell you the means
which brought relief to them that you
may prof. by their experience. Read
the testimony given here ~ a Cairo
woman;
Mrs. Joseph Vollner, of el5 Ninth
street. says: For quite a long TINA
my back ached and | was I'm certain
what caused II. If stopped suddenly
or lifted anything heavy | was often
compelled to scream with pain. tried
some simple make shifts, but in place
OF growing better became worse and
finally could only look after my do
nestle cares with the greatest of dIf
ficulty. One day during winter hap.
pened to read an article in neyvgpa
per which told about the qualities of
Doan's Kidney Pills and my husband
got a hox for me at Paul q. ScSuh.s
drug store. II the first had not great.
ly helped me | never would have
bought a second, and II the second
had not as far as appearances 80 rad.
ically disposed Of my baeRacho ]
could not be induced to publicly rec.
ommen the remedy
For sale by all dealers Plica 80
cents Foster-Milburn Co. Buara'o
New York, sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name-Doan's and
take no other
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-01-02
"aIP" IN TIE cArsxllLs.
aiaY Il lie Given or s7oi Made rs.
roc7 ~ Irving.

Ncw YAH Jan 1.-THE cot gers
at TGilisat Park, in the CabkHl
ave arranged for prsduo On next
lglf Of t1e story OF Rip Van wink e,
Fith mere than zoe Performers in tie
east
The Performance win tske place On
The srct wher re -c,ne Of the s CRY
Is laid ca Ga southern Slope Of
Kaatelsail Glove ia tle inmcGigts VI,
Unity Of Santa Cruz Falls, woich e1.
1atly apaR ra 2 Washing lrTi1g's
70 crlp.'aa ia taa Sketch Ronlt3
TIE OLD Dutch village Of Failing
Water could be no other than Palen,
tiiie az he entraace 81 che cove
Thich y fiilcd vita waterfalls.
on This 500 lugt az il has bacn rre
served By nature, viii be rs-en3c ed
R'p's aiventcro. TIC play will fl
low tie in2 af Irving ntery.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-01-02

cd in natural wood in the same man
ner. The mantels are Of quartered
dark oak. with tiled facings and plate
glass beveled mirrors. and the hard
ware ia of ornamental dark bronze.
with apple wood knobs, roses and
escutcbeons.
The house Is piped for gas and fitted
with fixtures. The sinks in tie kitch-
ems are steel gray enameled. with
backs and brackets. Tie ranges are
portable ana have boilers over them.
The bathrooms contain ali copper. open
hathtuhs. with oak rims. and the
basins arc porcelain. with marble slabs
and backs The plumbing Is Of oner
nickel work In each Of the bathrooms
This house is. designed Tor a tweaty-
Eve foot lot and can be built for 8. 200
where prices OF labor and material are
not excessive. - safx
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-01-02
COLUMBIAN REVOLUTION
WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL
by the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
Panaaa, JAM - advio frm c.
lumh.s report rhat the projected rsv,
olua5n h1s 5 / Hnuccess.ui snc
that Geaerals joaquin Keiz srI Goa.
-lies valencia. wao were at the head
Of he nioTemen5 and others. have
teen Imprisoned
Generals Urihe-Unbe. LHoas and
Cabaiiero have been appointed minis
ters 70 Brezll Argo1tina AMI VeneN.
ella. respectively.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-01-02
A WARM NEW YEARS.
BY the Associated Press.

Chicago Jan. lHFor the fast tim5
in many years, according to Forecast
er Cox. Of the local weather bureau
the United States today enjoyed New
Years. day without the temperature
at any point throughout the country
touching zero The nearest approach
20 the cipher market was al Devils
Lake, n. nsiwhore SIX degrees above
vas reported tonight
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-01-02

Constipation and piles are twins.
They XIII people inch by inch, sap life
away every day HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea viii positively cure YOU.
No cure no pay. So cents. tea or tab
lets. Paul c. Schuh & Son.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-01-02
NEW YEATS GREETINGS.
Exterted ~ Clerical Aldermen 10
King Unmarried at Rene.


Ros1e. isn Fer the first ;ime In
ne history Of united Italy clerical al.
dermen were among The officers who
went TO tke qu.rnal today 10 extend
New Years greetias1 TO King Victor
Emmanre' Il e. reported that the
clerical el3e1neH had corsalfed Pore
Plus = as to their attending the
kings reception and were adyi-ed 10
do their duty as loyal citizens.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-01-02

Trust aiagnata dndignanuy)-He
called ne a risate,
His secretary -sh1mefali
Trsst Rlagrate tstill mo-e WARMLY
Why. the greatest pi-ate that ever
lived never made half the money I am
making.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-01-02
| Ideas in Building
TWO FAMILY HOUSE
aies All Mcdern Enprovements-F,s-
tim,abd Cost $500.

ICopyririt. i2oi.fs staaloy A. Dennis, 2Sa
Erosa NEsANes Yq.e.l
he plan and design here shown
represent an attractive and comforta-
bic modern two family house, si';
rooms and bath on FIRST fioor ana seven
rooms ana bath on second tloog.
There is n cellar under the entire
house, with stone iw;'lls. cimented
door, coal bins and 'std,erooms The
furnaces of the hot air type are also
located in the cellar, one for eaeh floor.
The frame is q hentock lumber, and
the walls are covered with hemlock
boards, narrow beveltf siding ana two
ply paper. Tie bay windows, dormers,
etc. are shlngled with shingles
Tie exterior is painted two coats Of
lead ana oil paints, e be shingle
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-01-02

Birds Unable TO sly Backward.
St-snge as It may appear It is q
oct bat no bird possesses the powc,
o ~ bacl.waf0