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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
WALKER TRUCKERS
 TO MEET SATURDAY
WILL CONSIDER COOPERATION WITH COTTON GROWERS Asso- IMPROVEMENTS OF JASPER AND VICINITY.

Jasper, February 6-(SpeciaL )-W. G. Davis. president of the Farmers and Truckers association of Walker county. has called meeting of that association to be held in Jasper on next Saturday the IS. In addition to other business the as scciation will probably consider the mat ter of cooperation with the Southern Cotton Growers association, looking to a reduction of the acreage in 1905
 It is reported that the commissioners court now in session here has requested the governor to send state examiner here a early as possible to investigate the matter of the receipts and disburse- ments books of ex-Treasurer Miller, which were found burned a few days ago. The examiner is expected here any day. J. L. Norris who has been at work on the books for MT. Miller, has not yet made statement of the condition of the treasury. but 1t is learned that he will be ready in a day or two.
 The severest weather this section has ever known has prevailed here for the past five days and traffic has been se- riously interrupted. The thermometer has registered degrees below zero and snow and ice to depth of three inches have covered the ground for several days. The cold weather found many people without coal and 1t has been almost im- possible to supply the demand for fuel.
 w. T. Savage, a well known citizen of Oakman, died at his home last Saturday after a short illness.
 L. P. Jones died at Corona Monday af- ter a long illness. Deceased was broth er-in-law of II. P Gaines of Jasper, and was well esteemed in his community.
 Robert Kilgore, Jr died at his home in West Jasper Monday afternoon, after an illness of only a few days. He leaves a wife and children.
 Marion Earnest who killed his wife near Drifton about two weeks ago is still at large. Sheriff Jack Moore has returned from few days search for Earnest but he was not able to capture the man.
 Work on the new lines of the Southern Bell Telephone company in Walker coun- ty is proceeding as rapidly as possible. The right of way Is being secured from Jasper to Carbon Hill by way of the new mines of the Townley Mining company. line will also be constructed to Corona by way of Cordova, Parrish, Gayoso and Oakman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Jockey Club Grants Racing Dates.

New York, February 16,-The stewards of the jockey club granted the following racing dates at a meeting today:
 Queens County Jockey club spring meeting, Aprinl 15 to April "A; Metropoli- tan Jockey club, spring meeting, April 25 to May 8; Westchester Racing associa- ton, spring meeting, May to May "A; Brooklyn Jockey club, spring meeting, May 25 to June IA; Coney Island Jockey club, summer meeting. June 15 to July 25; Saratoga association, July to Au- gust 25; Coney Island Jockey club, au- tumn meeting, August 26 to September 6; Brighton Beach Racing association, au- tumn meeting, September 25 to Septem- Der 30; Brooklyn Jockey club, autumn meeting. September Il to September 23; Westchester Racing association, autumn meeting. October to October IA Metro politan Jockey club, autumn meeting, October 16 to Novcs-oer 16; Queens County Jockey club, autumn meeting. November Z to November 15: Washington Jockey club, autumn meeting, November IS to December 2; Maryland Jockey club, April 1e to April 20, inclusive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
DIES IN CHAIR.
Mrs. w. T. Simpson Was Conversng
 With Daughter.

Florence, February al.)-While sitting in her chair. conversing with her daughter-in-law Mrs. w. T. Simpson, Sr.. expired suddenly last evening at 7:SO o'clock She had been suffering from slight attack of plurisy, but was able to be about the house. While talking her head dropped forward, and when Mrs. w. T. Simpson, Jr. reached her she was dead Heart failure was the cause. =
 Mrs. Simpson came to Florence about four years ago from Eufaula, Ala, and her remains were taken back there this morning to rest beside those of her hus- band, who died in November, 1903. She was the mother of Mrs Dean of Eufaula, Mrs. Keesee of Clarksville, Tenn, Dr. Lee Simpson of Georgia, Mrs. Cargtll of Columbus, Ga., and w. T. Simpson of this city.
 The deceased was n years of age She belonged to a family prominent in the social and business circles of the state, and her sudden death was a shock to her many friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
DOORS ARE CLOSED
 ON SWAYNE TRIAL
AdmissibiIity of Certain Evi-
 dence iSiArgued at Length
BAILEY PRESENTS VIEWS
Says Proceedings Are Not Criminal In Character and Testimony Be- fore House Should Not Be
 Excluded for That.

Washington. February 16.-Aside from Senate today gave its entire attention to the Swayne Impeachment trial.
 Two hours and a half of the time given to that case was spent behind closed doors considering the admissbility of a statement made by Judge Swayne before a committee of the House of Representa- lives. The point was argued at length by d number of lawyers of the Senate It involved construction of the statute 1862 which provides that statement made by a witness called before a congressional in a criminal proceeding in a court. Sen ators favoring the admissibility of the statement, as q rule contended that the Impeachment proceedings are not crimi- nal in character, and that the Senate sit ting for the trial of Judge Swayne Is not court, in the sense in which that word is used in the statute.
 Mir. Bailey presented this view at length MT. Spooner, who agreed with him as to the admissibility of the state ment, took issue with him on the points
 
 that Judge swayne had appeared volun- tarily before the House committee, argu- ing that in doing so he removed himself from the protection of the law On the other hand, Messrs. Foraker and Me Cumber contended that the statute is so broad in scope as to apply to all wit nesses. They said it's principal purpose was to protect witnesses against the sense of fear in giving testimony before con gressional committees.
 The Senate took a recess until Il o'clock tomorrow with the intention of proceed ing with the case immediately on recon vening. Only two witnesses were exam ined today. and when they were excused the House managers announced that they would close their case with the testimony of one more witness, who has not arrived in the city.
 Meanwhile the case of the respondent will be presented as son as the legal point in controversy Is settled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
FARMERS MEET IN LEE.
Is General Disposition to Cut Down
 Cotton Acreage.

Opelilxa, February 16.-(Special.)-The county meeting of farmers to further con slider the course to pursue respecting cot ton production for this year was held this afternoon in the court house. There was a good attendance in spite of the cold. Reports from beat meetings showed that the movement is general in the county for cutting down the acreage from 25 to 90 per cent. There will te general cutting down of the amount of fertilizer used
 Supplemental beat meetings were called for February "A to secure signatures of the rest of the farmers. w. F. Boazman of this beat was named county organizer to assist beat committees in the canvass. N. P Renfro, president of the First Ma tional bank, was elected delegate to the state meeting at Montgomery, with Prof. J. F. Dugger, director of the experiment station, as alternate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
RESCUE HOME.
It Is Believed Board of Revenue Will
 Make an Appropriation.

The recent monthly appropriation of $50 per month by the city council to the Rescue Home for fallen women of the Sal vation Army will give a strong financial backing to the institution. The Board of Revenue is now considering a petition for a similar appropriation, and 1t is believ- ed that majority of the member will favor it. The city and county appro- priate monthly to all of the charitable institutions.
 Ad5utant Orchard. who Is in charge of the home, reports that everything is in good order now Several applicants have been received and the Salvation Army officers are Investigating other cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Rosson for State Auditor.

Cullman, February 16-( -(SpecaL)-J. R.
 Rosson, editor of the Cullman Democrat, authorized your correspondent in an in- terview this morning to state that he in- state primary for the office of state audi state primary for theo ffice of state audi tor. There has been some talk of MT. Rosson for this position for some time but we believe this is the nrst announce ment on authority that he would be a candidate. MT. Rosson is very popular in the state and especially In Cullman, which he has made his home for the past two years He was one of the state dem- ocratic presidential electors last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17

Peoples Savings Bank and Trust com many. as to my honesty for my contracts. : Fully threeJfourths of my patients havs yheen treated by some one else before call ing on me to be cured. Why not come as coon as afflicted? You will save money. distressing pain and valuable time: be- rsides. there is satisfaction in knowing that the very best treatment is being give, you by an honest competent phy-' ! sician. I have treated private troubes ns specialty in the city of Birmingham Ala, since August 3. 1887. cure all man ner of private diseases. I cure many pa, tients by mall treatment. Write for prices and terms.
 do not use large advertisements and, ,aise statements to attract patients which : r.arit has failed to secure. If you fail to, o,r cured by such methods. give me a call, and get well. :,
 My offices are the most private and ou,et in the city, tenth story of the new, .Eirst National Bank building. corner of icac1nd avenue and Twentieth street.. . .s,nonas 1o0s and 10O7. Take one of the fine .,.vators 10 tenth floor. offre hours: s::o a. m to s:@ p Rl su,dav. 10 a. ID. to F n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
News of AlbertvllIe.

Albertville. February 16.-(Special. )-The present cold spell is the worst for years so the oldest inhabitants say. Many In town were found with small wood piles and coal. when it can be had. is being burned in open fire places. Much damage is done to fruit trees, especially peach trees.
 There have been several cases of grip in town but no very serious ones.
 The annual debate between the two societies of the agric dltural school will take place on Wednesday night ,the 22. The subject for debate is, Resolved, That Ambition Contains More of Virtue than of Vice." The affirmative will be taken by the Henry Grady society and the negative by the Victoria society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
ANOTHER STOVE ExPLoDEs.
Serious Damage Narrowly Averted Ir
 Gadsden.

Gadsden, February 16.-(Special.) )-The range of the Commercial hotel which exploded yesterday on account of the freezing up of the water pipes, came very near being disastrous affair. Miss Gyp- sy, the youngest daughter of MT. Robert Lewis. the proprietor, was standing near the range when it exploded, and her hands were severely scalded. The build ing caught fire but was quickly extin- guished.
 safe and demolished it, while the hat rack was crushed. A piece of the range went out of the window and struck the ground 75 feet off. The damage was about S200. No one was seriously hurt which was very fortunate. Only one guest was in the dining room at the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Farmers Meet in Lowndes.

Letohatchie, February 1s-(special)- One of the largest and most enthusiastic gatherings ever held in this county as- sembled at Hayneville today in farmers convention It was unanimously agreed to cooperate with the move throughout the cotton belt for reduction of acreage and to hold cotton for better prices. Dele gates were elected to the state conyen- finu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Hunts Bond Is $14.5oo.

Chicago. r'ebruary 16.-W. H. Hunt, president of the defunct Pan-Americau Banking company, was today held Is s1450O bail. President Hunt stated that he had assurances his friends would come to his assistance and would furnish the necessary security to secure his release.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Will Recover Court House.

Gadsden, February 16.-(speeial)-Otto Agricola has secured the contract for the recovering of the court house at Gun tersviIle There were several bidders but MT. Agricola. secured the contract over all competitors and the work will be done just as soon as the weather Will permit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Few Fires in Huntsville.

Huntsville, February 16.-(Special.) 1.-The fire loss in Huntsville this winter has so far been smaller than any other winter in the last fifteen or twenty years. There has not been half a dozen destructive fires during the winter and the last blaze was on January g. when a small resi- dence was burned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Married in Camp HiII.

Camp Hill. February 16.-(SpeciaL)- MT Benjamin B. Dyer and Miss Della Jester were married by Rev. J. L. Greg ory at the home of MT. John Jester, three miles north of Camp Hill, at s:so o'clock yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Immigrants Locating in Huntsville.

Huntsville, February 16.-tSpecial)- )-Im- migration agents state that an unusually large number of northern farmers have bought homes in this locality recently. Some party comes in from the north every few days looking for desirable homes and they say that more are com ing later on in the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
NOTICE.

Effective We'd n esday, Feb ruary 8, express trains for Wylam will leave Birming. ham at 9 a. m., instead of l D. m., as heretofore. Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,
guarantea

you a perma- nent cure of private troubles and that you may know my guarantee Is re- liab ble l refer you with per- mission. to the First National oank. Alabama National bank.
 Steiner Broth CTS, bankers,
 Jefferson Coun- [ y s a In g g hapk ard the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Masons Have New Home.

Gadsden, February 16-(Special.)-The Masonic lodge of this city has moved into their handsome new quarters in the Sibert building on the corner of Broad and Fourth streets, where they have fitted up elegant quarters in the second story new floor was put in and hard oiled, and the wall papered and frescoed. The lodge is growing in numbers at each meeting and is composed of the very best people of the city.
 Say No when a dealer offers you substitute for Hoods Sarsaparilla. Insist upon Hoods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17

Swift's Silver Leaf Lard, 10 cents pound. A. & F. Tea Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Sale Starts Tomorrow
 Blach'S Closed

All day today. We're going to give all winter merchandise prices the final cut for this season. "Wind-up" of the Removal Sale. Folks know that the "Wind-up' unquestionably the best values anywhere in Mems and Boys wear
 This time the great semi-an- nual occasion surpasses all past records-we're going to move Spring Stocks are crowding in. We couldn't carry over goods if we wanted to. See Friday nights papers and the Age-Herald to- morrow if you wish to realize just how much prices can be re- duced by closing up shop to do 1t.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06
Ways of Horse Thieves.

A Bromley, man named Williams,
age eighty-three, described as a not
ed horse stealel, with a record of
forty-three years penal servitude,
was sent for trial on a charge of
horse stealing. 1t was mentioned that
1t was practice of horse thieves
to lame the animals in order to give
them an excuse for offering them
for sale for slaughter.-London
Chronicle.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06
Cheese From Soy Beans.

The municipal laboratory of Paris
has been examining the experiments
made by DR.. Vogel, who has manu-.
featured a very succulent cheese from
the small Chinese beans known as
SOY beans" The doctor finds that
the pulp of these beans contains
many of the caseine qualities. and
that the resulting composition is both
nourishing and pleasant to the taste.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06
Everything Was Lovely.

Society note from the klamath Res
ervation: A pleasant dance was CIV
en- here last night, and all those pres
ent report good time was had
Through a misunderstanding William
Barley shot two of the dancers, but
as neither was fatally wounded moth
ing occurred to mar the pleasure of
the occasion.-Portland Oregonian.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06
Deep Shaft Is Suggested.

A suggestion that a shaft be sunk
twelve miles for scientific exploration
has recently been made, but 1t has
been calculated that at that depth
the pressure must be about forty tons
to the square inch, which would pro-
hibit shaft-sinking by any known
method
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06
Further Particulars.

Don Quixote had gone against the
windmills with the result already re-
corded. WELL" he said, gathering
himself up, replacing his battered
stewpan on his head, and looking
around for Rosinante, that's one anti
revolutionary movement, anyhow, that
didn't amount to hucks!"-Chicago
Tribune
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06
Women in Siam.

The position of women is high in
Siam; they enjoy both in business
matters and social life a great indie.
rendence. Though polygamy is per.
mitted, it does not exist among the
great mass of the people, and in no
way affects the position of women.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06
Dottie's PRAYER.

please, God, make Mamie Ross a
good girl. Please make her a awful
good little girl. An If it amt too
much trouble, please make her so good
that can take her new doll, an she'll
think it's noble an self-sac'ficin' never
to ask for it back again. Amen!"-
Cleveland Leader.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06
BURGLARS Are SkepticaI.

On the safe of the Albina Fuel COM
pany, Portland, Ore, was the placard
Save your time. There is no money
in the safe" But burglars who could
not read or were incredulous broke it
open the other night. They found
some old books only.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06
Poverty's.

The town of Poverty has been with
out kerosene now for ten days or two
weeks. Some have actually sat in the
dark waiting for bedtime. The mo-
ton has been made to change the
name of this town.-Calhoun Star.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06
We Are Easily Switched.

When a person asks you another
question in place of answering your
question, you must watch or you will
get separated without your question
being answered-Accuracy Press Blu
reau.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06

Four carloads of seed oysters from
Fishkill landing, passed through here,
via Union Pacific and Northwestern
last week, en- route for South Bend
wash, where they will be planted.
Eastern oysters grow well in western
waters and like the striped bass,
which was brought from the Atlantic
to the Pacific coast, thrive and wax
greater than in their own native cline.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06
Food for Thought.

woman does a lot of thinking try.
ing to figure out whether the baby Is
going to be a great man or good
man.-New York Press.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06
Not Worth the Trouble.

Have you ever noticed that the &C.
quaintances you go out of your way
70 make or strive to keep are seldom
vital or beautiful?
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06
Zulus Are Great Runners.

The rate at which the Zulus can
run in an emergency is astonishing.
Some will cover as much as fifty miles
in six hours. Eight miles an hour is
common.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06
Calamity of "Grand Monarque."

Louis XIV. never passed even a
chambermaid without touching his
hat, and always stood uncovered in
the presence of a lady.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06
g Change Of copy re-
LONG, ceived too late for
AA correction Of els
play ad. 1888 tel
ephones in Salt Lake May !.
Rocky0MOuntdinD Bell Telephone Co.
Mexican Pumpkin.

A curious plant has recently been
found in Mexico. 1t is similar to
pumpkin, with rough, corky bark,
resembling that of an oak. 1t has
been named palma"
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06
Hardy FloWerinq Plants.

Perpetual snow is the only limit to
Towering plants. In Tibet these have
been found growing freely at heights
of from 10000 to $4,000 feet.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06
Schools in Bangkok.

The primary schools of Bangkok are
now attended by over 10000 pupils of
both sexes.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-05-06

,s them in two, and uproots tele-
sh hape noles and splinters them, as has
pm done there on two occasions al
ready this spring.
Mavor Glasmann, of Ogden, was
.ot invited to go to Los Angeles,
n nT with the rest of the boys today.
mo asserts that he does not feel at all
had about it, because whenever he
, u~ TO 20 to Los Angeles he can
wot transportation via the Southern
spocific. But he is holding up the fact
that he was not invited against for
mer Senator Kearns, who he believes
is responsible for his being snubbed
The Craftsman for the month OF
Nav has an excellent article on Mar
nnis Ito. prime minister of Japan, that
ie worth reading, and has several
other excellent features which COM
mend it. This magazine is one of the
hest published, and is the very best
of it's class.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-31
SEVEN TIMES WED
MAY MARRY AGAIN.
Mrs. Leech Not at All Dismayed
by Unfortunate Elk
perience. 4; 4

st. Adams, w., March 31:-Mrs. Ma
Abraham Clark, one of the signers Of
the declaration Of independence,
brought a suit in Justice Spaulding, s
court this week to- recover damages
from her landlords, J cannon Brothers,
and the surprising discovery was made
that she had been married seYen times,
It was generally supposed here that
Leech, who died six months ago from
excessive cigaret smoking, was her first
and only spouse. :,.". VII. ~:
Mrs. Leech IS marital experiences have
been unfortunate. 4. In the course Of
her testimony she said that she had
been married to her first husband but
a short time when he was killed in an
accident. Her: second husband proved
to be bigamist, and her marriage to
him was annulled. This was great
shock to the woman, but she decided
to try a third time. Inside q month
after the third ceremony her husband
her on bread and water for fortnight.
It didn't take her long to get a divorce
from him on the ground Of extreme
cruelty. .@@., -
Number four was not quite as bad,
but they could not get along, and final
ly the courts granted divorce for in
%e2a dStEer Of te~Rsr 9 Thy ssS
separated. The fifth husband was taken
with asthma Immediately after his
marriage and grew worse SO rapidly
that the end came in three months.
Number six proved a Tartar. He be-
came what Mrs. Leech calls ,"obstrep-
erous," and one day, after an alterca
ton, he shut her in a room and kept
her on bread and water for five weeks.
All this time the woman couldn It even
get a breath of fresh air. One night
She managed to escape and a divorce
followed The husband, who proved
to be bigamist, was O. E. Juskins, q
race-horse owner. She met him in Fort
Scott, Kan, in 1887, and was very hap
by until she found he had another wife
living in Rutland, this state.
Mrs. Leech says that she still has
faith in mankind and may marry again.
She is still young woman and hand