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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
School Fund Is Reduced.

Florence, February 17.-(Special)-A se- rious reduction in the school fund of Lauderdale county has been caused by tIe falling off in poll tax receipts. In 19O5 the scholars received from this source S2oOo while In 1904 the amount collected was only si247. difference of s753. Out of thirty school districts only seven show an increase while some of them show a very heavy falling off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
MONTGOMERY,

Railroad company, petition for writ Of prohibition or other remedial writ, writ made peremptory Tyson and Dowdell J. J. dissenting.
 Andy Ledbetter vs. the State of Ala bama. appeal from Anniston city court; affirmed.
 James N. Brady vs. L. M. Brady, ap- peal from Fillmore chancery court; man damus awarded.
 The State of Alabama ex. rel. E. A. Turner vs Court of County Commission CTS of Shelby county, appeal from shelby circuit court: affirmed. Tyson and Dow dell J. j. dissenting.
 Denson, J.-N. j. Bell vs. Timothy M. Harris, appeal from Montgomery city court; affirmed.
 Per curiam: E. N Brown. ct als., vs. E. Van Wrinkle Machine ad Gin works, appeal from Clarke Chancery court. ap- plication for rehearing overruled.
 Bank of Luverne vs. Birmingham Fer tilizer company, appeal from CrenshaW chancery court. application for rehecr- ing overruled.
 Birmingham Southern Railroad com pany vs William Lintner appeal from Jefferson circuit court, application Tor rehearIng overruled.
 Woodward Iron company vs T. IT. Fl erndon as administrator, appeal from Jefferson circuit court. application for rehearing overruled.
 Malcomb McRea vs the State of Ala bama, appeal from Washington circuit court, rehearing granted and appeal dis missed because trial was had at time when court was not authorized to sit' and judgment is void.
 Rudolph Scheidegger ct al. ys. Joshua Terrell, appeal from Mobile circuit court, application for rehearing overruled.
 Fayette Wilson ct als. vs. John w. Miller. appeal from Bibp circuit court, rehearing granted and cause reversed and remanded.
 Henry " Davis vs. the State of Ala bana, application for rehearing con- tinued
 A. D. Lewis vs. Southern Railway com pany, ct all. appeal from Lowndes circuit court, application for rehearing over ruled
 Galloway Coal company vs. William Kelly. appeal from Walker circuit court. application for rehearing continued.
 J. c. Haas & Co.,, vs. Citizens Bank of Dyersburg. appeal from Montgomery circuit court. application for rehearing continued
 Birmingham Rolling Mill company vs. George R. Rockhold appeal from Bir- mineham city court. application for re- hearing overruled-
 Iverson F.. Watson vs w. A. Scarbor- ough. ct al, appeal from Annlston city court, application for rehearing con- tinued
 R. l.. Harnson "a M. M. Gwin, ap- peal from Bessemer city court, applica- ton for rehearing continued.
 Per curiam: Ex parte James Black. pe- tition for writ of error, award returnable Thursday April G. 1905.
 Thomas on Revenue Bill.
 Judge William H. Thomas of the city court. who decided that the state revenIe bill Is all right and will stand the test of the supreme court. said that he gave the contention very careful and serious consideration and that he found no merit in the contention that 1t was improperly ps. sed. That feature of the law which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18

the members have been out for night of it but because the new bucks have been slow to take the medicine provided for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
'DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,
guarantee

you a perma- nent cure of -rivate troubles and that you may know my guarantee is re- liable I refer you with per- mission. to the First National oank. Alabama National bank, Steiner Broth CTS. bankers.
 Jefferson Coun- { y S a V 1 n g 8 bank and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
EVIDENCE TOO WEAK
 AGAINST NEGRO Joe QuarIes is Given Verdict
 ofAcquittaI
SELMA T0BE SECOND CLASS
Present Negotiations Are Expected to Result in Decrease In Insurance Rates-other News
 of Selma.

Selma, February 17-(Special )-The case of the negro Sam Williams, charged with the murder of the negro Joe Quarles, at Pleasanthill last October, has been com pleted and the defendant given a jury verdict of acquittal upon the recommen- dation of the solicitor. with the concur renee of the court.
 There was an absence of any direct proof against the negro. Quarles lived in double house near Pleasanthill Mary Chains who occupied the adjoining room she heard the report of a gun and that Quarels came reeling into her room and fell on the floor, dying shortly after wards from three buckshot wounds in his head. The woman testified at the prelim- mary hearing that Sam Williams had shot Quarels, but yesterday afternoon stated that she answered yes to all the trial, and that she did not know who fired the fatal shot. While the suspicion was strong that the right negro had been ar- rested, there was not enough evidence presented to gain a conviction, hence the motion of the acting solicitor to give the defendant a jury and acquttal.
 Selma to Get Lower Insurance.
 If the agreements and arrangements made in Atlanta on Wednesday between Mayor Atkins. Councilman Norris and Superintendent of the Water Company Worrel, representing the city, and Messrs. McFadden and Fleming, representing the Southeastern Tariff association. are ear ried out, Selma will be raised from the third to the second-class cities In the rat ing of the association. The agreement practically carries with it the establish ment of a paid fire department of five men to each of the three companies and the employment of a competent chief who shall in addition be building, alleys and streets inspector. The demand of the as- soeiation that a new station be estab lished in West Selma will be withdrawn, as will also some of the demands relating to the establishment of water mains and hydrants, the agreement reached being satisfactory both to the water company and the city.
 The city will likely purchase a lighter hook and ladder apparatus, holding the present aerial truck in reserve. The plan proposed is to hold a meeting of the council committee and the Underwriters association of the city and go over the matter in detail. Then will come a pre- sentation of the facts to the Commercial and Industrial association, from which 1t Is hoped to get the cooperation of the insured in order to meet the deficiency which will follow the first years estap- lishment of the new system. It is believed that the insured when shown that they can save money will come to the relief of the city and pay into the city treas urer a sufficient sum to meet the def1- ciency that the city Is unable to carry at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
Commissioner Poole Gratified.

Commissioner of Agriculture and Indus tries R. R. Poole was visitor to Selma today en route to Montgomery from Lin de, where he attended the meeting of the Marengo County Cotton growers on yesterday. Mr Poole expressed himself as exceedingly gratified over the success of the movement inaugurated at New Orleans which resulted in so many con- ventions yesterday and the apparent de- termination of the farmers to reduce the acreage 25 per cent and also the use of commercial fertilizers.
 Mir. Poole states that never in the history of the country has movement so extensive in its scope been pushed to such universal fruition as has the movement for the organization of the far mers of the south and he is firm in the belief that the convention to be held on February 21. will result in untold good and will ultimately accomplish the hope so devoutly wished for-ten cent cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18

Phone 276 (People's) if you want the Gawk Engraving Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18

Perhaps it is not etched enough; send 1t to the Gawk Engraving Co. Peoples phone 276.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
Thomas on Revenue Bill.

Judge William H. Thomas of the city court, who decided that the state revenIe bill is all right and will stand the test of the supreme court. said that he gave the contention a very careful and serious consideration and that he found no merit in the contention that 1t was improperly ps. sed. That feature of the law which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10

the barrels can be revolved by hand. 1t is
silver mounted and nicely made throughout
Mr.. Steiner has held strictly to the idea of
getting weapons that show the progress made
in the manufacture of pistols and revolvers, and
has not sought after any merely from senti-
mental motives, or because they belonged to
prominent persons. Nevertheless there are a
few such weapons in his collection. One that
he values highly is an old Italian piece, which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10
Il READY MADE FAMILY.
ChZdIess Couple in Detroit Haue
AdOpted Ten Waits.

There is a childless couple in Detroit with
ten children. No, it is not a riddle, but fAc4
The paradox is explained by saying that, al
though this remarkable couple have offspring
of their flesh and blood, yet they have
adopted ten little waits into their hom6 Ths
McGregors (the names of the couple are young
and wealthy and are making the rearing Of 0r-
phans and outcasts their hobby.
The McGregors now have ten in their hon1e,
but they hope soon to have five more at which
number they will keep their peculiar family. In
order to do this they bought five acres and q
handsome cobblestone house in Highland Park,
one of the best parts of Detroit Here they
have lawn for the children's playground whe4
the weather is fair and an immense porch and
nursery when the storm king is abroad. They
have youngsters of all shapes and sizes. There
is the pulling infant Of year who is amazed
to find that its chubby little fist will not go
down its throat There is the little maid who
Is so fearful lest Of the two nurses will
tread on her dollhouse. There is the ronping
youngster with dozen summers on his back
and dreams of marbles in his head. He IL the
Oldest of the family, the baby being the young
est All of them are either orphans or unfoEtu-
nate waits Two Of them, alas, are crtpples
Each child has a room Of its own At the homo
there are three meals cooked every day. The
children are taught to regard each otner aS
brothers and sisters. Mrs. McGregor is called
mother and Mr. McGregor father" Those
that are old enough attend the Detroit pubic
schools Further, they are given to understand
that q college course will be open to them
should they wish to take it. If one Of the boys
wishes to forego this course, with its terrible
periIs Of football and hazing, the McGresOTs
VIII start him off into business
Here and there over the country, also, the
McGregors have wards Out in San Francisco
they have a little Chinese daughter" Sing
Loo is the name of this little almond eyed
maid, who is being rapidly divorced from her
joss sticks. 1t can easily be believed that Sing
Loo loves her Mclean mamma, who takes an
interest in her, as, without an operation, she
would find it hard to love one Of her own stony
faced race. Sing Loo is attending English
school. where, deep in the mysterious Of slate
and pencil" she dreams of the day when she
can proudly strut forth as real American
young
Away down amid the sandhills Of Mexico the
McGregors have another little ward This tnne
it is a bouncing young Mexican boy. SpTtnEed
here and there amid the mountains Of Ken
lucky and Tennessee are more Of their wards
These are the rough, uneducated youngsters to
whom going to school is as rare as untattered
pants The McGregorS struck out into a new
line of charity when they built two churches
for the negroes in certain rural regions OF South
Carolina But the youngsters in their homo in
Detroit afford them their chief source OF de-
light.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10

Washington restaurant about his luxurious way
of living Among other things he said:
Il was obliged to discharge my second coach
man last week. Though he was in many ways
an invaluable fellow, he was continually hang
ing around one of the prettier under house
maids"
Mr Simpson replied, gravely: II have been
obliged to discharge my third groom be was
always losfing In the servants' billiard room
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10

Mr.. Steiner says was purchased from an Italian
collection many years ago by Admiral Rowe
U s. N 1t is a double barrelled revolving flint
lock Its construction Is such that the barrels.
which are twelve inches long, can be removed
by hand. It is a rare old arm and there is some
beautiful ornamental work about the trigger
The collection, which is now grouped in cases
In 8 room in MI. Steiner's home. includes many
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10

other fine specimens of matchbox, wheellock
four three, two and one barrelled fintlocks as
well as more modern types of pistols and re-
volvers The collection is rapidly outgrowing its
quarters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10
WENT ONE BETTER.

The late ex-Congressman Jerry Simpson was
a plain man, but he had a sense of humor.
A rich Senator was once boasting to him in a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-10

The two-story brick store building,
situated at 1917 Second avenue, now
occupied by Dindinger. the printer.
This is a good inYeS tment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-10
Notice of Publication.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
In the Circuit Court. September term,
l905.-In Chancery.
Frank wainwright VS.. Harriet Bessie
Wainwright.
Affidavit OF non-residence of the de-
PENDANT. Harriet Bessie WainWI light.
having been filed in the clerks Office
of the circuit court of said county. no
tice is therefore hereby given 10 the
said non resident defendant that the
complainant filed his bill OF complaint
i'm said court, on the chancery side
thereof. on the 18th day Of July, 1905,
and that thcreupOn a summons issued
out OF said count. wherein said suit IS
now pending, returnable on the third
Monday in the month of September next
as is by law required.
defendant above named Harriet Bessie
Wainwright. shah personally be and APP
pear before said eli cult court. on the
first day Of the next term thereof, to be
holden at Rock Island, in and for the
said county. on the 18th day OF Septem-
Der next. and plead, answer or demur
to the said compliments bill OF com
plant the same and the matters and
things therein charged and stated viii
he taken as confessed, ana decree en-
tered against you according 10 the
PRAYER OF said bill.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island. Ill, July II. 1905.
SearIe < Marshall, complainant's SO
licftOFs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-10
Notiee of Publication.

state OF Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-sS-
In the Circuit Court.-In ChanceTy.
Carl l.. Wheeler VI. Maud q. Wheeler
Affidavit Of nOn-resIdenCe OF Maud 9.
Wheeler the above named defendant
having been filed in the clerks Office OF
the circuit court OF said county, notice
is therefore hereby given 10 the said
non resident defendant that the com
plainant fled his bill Of complaint ia
said court. on the ChanceTy side there
of. on the Sth day Of August 1909. and
that thercupon summons issued out
of said court. wherein said suit is now
pending. returnable on the third Mon
day in the month Of September next. as
is by law required
Now. unless you. the said nOn-resi-
dent defendant above named. Maud G.
Wheeler. shall personally be and APP
pear before said circuit court, on the
hrst day OF the next term thereof 70 be
holden at Rock Island In and for said
county. on the third Monday in SeDtem-
Der next, and plead. answer or demur
10 the said complainant bill Of com
plant. the same and the matters ana
thiHRs therein charged and stated will
be taken as confessed and n decree en-
tered against YOU according 70 the
pra yer Of said bill
GEORGE W. GAMBLE, Clerk
Rock Island. III Aug. = 1903.
Searle s. Marshall compiainants So
licitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-10
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-10
LEGAL.
Publication Notice.

EuDAAcaNAon NOTICE.
State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
County Court of Rock Island County.
10 the September Term. \. d I9OS-Pe-
iti0n to Sell Real Estate to Pay Debts
%. r Knox. administrator of the eState
of Edward Bruwalder. deceased. vs.
the un Known heirS-at-law of Edward
Bruwalder, deceased.
Andavit that the heirs of Edward
Bruwalder are unknown. having been
MED In the Office of the clerk of the
county court of Rock Island county, no
Ilce Is hereby given to the said I'M
known heirS-at-law of Edward Bru-
waider- that the said plaintiff, b F
Knox. administrator of the estate of
Edward Bruwalder. deceased. has filed
his petition in the said county court of
ROCK island county, for an order to
sell the premises belonging to the es-
tate or said deceased, or so much of it
as may be needed To pay the debts of
said deceased. and described as fol-
lows. to-wit:
Lot number twenty-siX Cas). in Ad-
amSville addition To the town of Milan
now village of Milan. And that a sum
against YOU. returnable aS-the SepTem-
Der term, \. u. 1905. OF said court to
be holden on the 4th day OF September,
a. ID. 1905. at the court house in the
city Of Rock Island. in Rock Island
county. Illinois
Now. unless you. the said unknown
shah personally he and appear before
said county court OF Rock Island Coun-
~. on the first day of term thereof. 10
be holden at the city of Rock Island. in
said county. on the 4th day Of Septem-
Der, 1905, and plead. answer or demur
to the said Complainant's petition filed
therein. the same and the matters and
things therein charged and stated will
he taken as confessed. and n decree en-
tered against YOU according to the
prayer of said bill.
Rock Island. Ill. July 81. 1905.
II. Il. HUBBARD. Clerk.
:, s r. Kenworthy. complainants So
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-10
Executors Notice.

Estate of William Adams. deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed eXeCutriN of the last will and
testament OF William Adams, late of
the county Of Rock Island. state of IL
that she will appear before the county
court of Rock Island county, at the
county court room. in the city of Rock
Island, at the October term. ON the first
Monday in October next. at which time
all persons having claims against said
tend, for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment to the undersigned
Dated this 4th day of August, 1905.
ISBELL.A ADAMS EXecmtriX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-10
Administrators Notice.

Estate of William c. Robh. deceased.
The undeTsig ned. having been APP
william G. RObb. late of the county OF
Rock Island, state of Illinois, deceased
hereby gives notice that he will appear
before the county court of Rock Island
county, at the county court room, in the
city of Rock Island, at the October
term, on the first Monday in October
next. at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose
of having the same adjusted. All per
sons indebted to said estate are re-
quested 10 make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated 2Sth day of July, A d. 1906.
JAMES F.. MURPHY.
a I'M CT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-10
Administrators Notice.
ate of Addie d. Crawford. deceas-

ed.
The undersigned. having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of
Addie y Crawford. late Of the county
OF Rock Island. state of Illinois. deCeaS-
ed, hereby gives notice that he will ap-
pear before the county court of Rock
Island county. At the county court room.
in the city of Rock Island. at the Octo-
Der term, on the first Monday in Octo-
Der next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
potified and requested to attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested To make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated gath day of July. 4. n. 1905.
HUGH w. CRAWFORD.
~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-10
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate of George Hitler deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, Henry Hitler. executor of
he last will and testament of George
Hitler. deceased, has this day filed his
final report and settlement such in
the county court OF Rock Island county,
and hearing on said report has been set
for Sept. 4 1905. at o'clock a. m, at
which time persons Interested may APP
pear and make objections thereto, and
If no objections are sled. said report
will be approved at that time, and the
undersigned will ask for an order of
distribution, and will also ask to be
discharged.
Rock Island. Ill. July "a. 1905.
HENRY HITLER, Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-10

FOR SALE-Two east front lots 4Ox
120 Gone a corner lot). with city wa
ter and sewer connections, located
on Twelfth street, between Tenth and
front lot 3SX12O, with outbuildings
and city water connections. on Elev-
enth avenue and Twelfth street. In
Quire at 101S Twelfth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-10
FOR sALE-rARM PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-Turkey Hollow farm, four
miles west of Milan; one of best i'm
county especially well adapted for
dairy. For terms. address f. e. Buff
fun, care Argus, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-10

WE WILL BOND YOC-Executors'. ad-
ministrators', guardians. trustees, or
any kind of judicial bonds; lodge and
society officers; city, state or u. :.
government officials; contractors, po-
sitions of trust; in fact, any kind of
bond you want Except bail bonds).
Terms reasonable. Hayes & Cleave-
land. resident managers Fidelity &
Deposit company. of Maryland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-10
Old Salem chautauqua.

Eighth annual assembly will be held
at Old Salem, near Petersburg, Ill, on
Chicago, Peoria & st. Louis railway,
Aug. 9 to "a. Program includes Hon
w. J. Bryan. Col George W. Balm, Gov.
r. NJ. LaFollette, Gov. Joseph w. Folk,
Opie Reed. Rev. Sam P. Jones, and
many other prominent speakers.
Greatly reduced rates from all c.. P.
& st. l.. railway stations. Suburban
trains between Petersburg and Old Sa-
lem every 20 minutes. For complete
program and further information, ask
c., p. & st. L. agent, or address E. A.
Williams. general passenger agent, st.
Louis, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-10
HOTELS AND RESORTS.

Las VEGAS HOT SPRINGS - Located
6.767 feet above the sea. All year
round resort. A perfect place for
rest For particulars, address DR.
Daniel s Perkins, medical director
Las Vegas. n. n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-10
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WE MAKE A SPECIALITY of loaning
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wagons, etc, without removal and in
a quiet way. Call on US for quick
loans. Fidelity Loan company, room
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-10
RAILWAY TIPS.

The c.. N. & St. P. offer first class
train service to Chicago and Kansas
City, from the tri-cities, sleeping car res.
ervations made to any point desired,
for further information phone any of
their Offices,