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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
DAMAGE ID CROP
 IS VERY SPOTTED Considerable Cotton Will Have
 to be RepIanted VEGE TABLES ALSO SUFFER Test Made of New Rock crusher in Selma Proves it to Be
 Satisfactory-other
 Selma News.
VEGE TABLES ALSO SUFFER

Selma, April 17.-(Speeial.)-Th ther- mometer as recorded by the government observer at this place went down to 50 degrees last night, two degrees below the frost line. Reports received from seV- eral localities disclose the fact that the damage done to growing crops was spot ted There were some cotton fields where tho plant appears to have been killed am replanting will be necessary while on the same place there are whole fields that are not injured in the slightest.
 The same holds true of gardens. On single street in Selma gardens on one side were badly damaged while those on the other were unharmed. From best in formation, 1t seems that wherever there was any moisture either in the ground on the leaves of the plants the cold kill ed the vegetation and there is no hope for resuscitation. Just how much cot ton is killed cannot be told but those who, have suffered will to some extent hastily replant. It is not too late to plant cotton there being one Dallas county farmer whose practice always Is not to put a seed in the ground until after April F.
 Rock crusher Satisfactory.
 committee of the council have had a test made of the rock orusher pur- chaser by the city, but which up to this time had not proven satisfactory and 1t is thought that the machine will now ac- complish the purpose for which 1t was bought namely, the crushing of the gravel secured from the sand bars near the city A representative of the factory that furnished the machine has been in the city for several days and has arranged the machine with the necessary appliances to crush the gravel found here and the authorities now believe they will have a street paving material which they can use without clay to bind 1t and make roadway that will be hard and with not a great deal of dust
 Death of an Aged Woman.
 Saturday night occurred the death of Mrs. Barnes at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. R. A. Anderson in North Sell ma. Mrs. Barnes was an estimable woman who came to Selma from Monroe county. Her death was not unexpected but came as severe shock to her loved ones.
 Excurslonlsts Return.
 The 400 Selmians who went down to Pen sacola yesterday to view the battleships in the harbor returned last night about midnight and report having had most delightful trip. The most of the excursion ists went aborad the battleship Alabama yesterday afternoon and viewed that mon ster fighting machine named for their be- loved state. They report having been ex- tended many coutesies aboard the boat and in Pensacola.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
LETCHER CONVICTED
 OF CRAVE CRIME
Jury at Tuskegee Finds Him Guilty of Assault With Intent to
 Murder.

Tuskegee, April Especial )-Metcalf Letcher, charged with the murder of James H. Dudley at Shorters last No vember, has been convicted of assault with intent to murder. and given a sen tence of ten years in the penitentiary. The case has been apepaled to the su- preme court.
 Julian Letcher brother of the convicted man, and Jim Rodgers, who were indicted by the grand jury for the same offense, by an agreement with the prosecution, are allowed to make bond and await the de- cision of the supreme court. They agree to accept the same final sentence as Met calf Letcher.
 The crime for which the three men were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
THE LEGAL RECORD.

months ago. The defendant has been in the county jail since the night of the shooting.
 The killing of Hamriek ls said to have been the result of family troubles Moth- ershed has been acting as inside turnkey at the county jail since he was placed there Several months ago he probably saved the life of Jailer Plnson, who was attacked by an insane prisoner. Attorneys Jesse F. Stallings and John w. Altman represent the defendant and Solicitor Fl. P. Heflln and Assistant Solicitor E. w. Winston the state
 The following cases were continued yesterday afternoon to be reset
 R. D. Coffman, murders Fred Estes. murder W. J. Armstrong, murder; George Tolbert. murder: Walter II. Anderson, murder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
SUNDAY NIGHTS FROST
 INJURIES GRAPE CROP
Fruithurst Crop Is Injured to the Ex- tent of Several 1ousand
 Dollars.

Fruithurst. April 17.-(Special.) IA heavy frost and freeze here last night played havoc with the fruit crop and especially the grapes, which i the principal crop in this section The mercury fell far be- low the freezing point. The grape crop promised to be the best for some years but this morning the new shoots laden with fruit buds are killed back to the old wood.
 There are from four to five hundred acres of bearing vines in the Fruithurst district and the lost to growers from last nights freeze will figure into the thousands of dollars, The Fruithurst grapes are well and favorably known and find a very renumerative market in al, the cities of the south. However, the vines will throw out new shoots and blossoms but they will not be so viz orous or prolific.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
NO DAMAGE AT ALL
 WAS DONE EXCEPT
Lightning Strikes House at Cuba And at Least Leaves the
 Frame.

Cuba, April 17.-(Special.) )-The heavy frost last night did no apparent damage to the vegetables here. Much uneasiness was felt until the sun came up and showed no damage. The prospect is good for the heaviest yield of peas. beans, cabbage and potatoes in the history of trucking at Cuba.
 Last Friday night during a thunder storm lightning struck B. A. Mays resi- dence. but aside from tearing mp a chim- ney and the floor and breaking up lamps and vases, tearing off end of a new piano and setting fire to the wall paper, no damage was done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18

People's Savings Bank and Trust conn pany, as to my honesty for my contracts. f Fully rree-fourths of my patients have been treated by some one else before call- Ing on me to be cured. Why not come as eoon as afflicted? You will save money, distressing pain and valuable time; be- mides. there is satisfaction in knowing That the very best treatment Is being !rfve1 ysu by an honest. competent phy-i nician. I have treated private troubles hs speciality in the city of Birmingham Ala. since August 8. 1887. cure all man. her of private diseases. cure many pat tients by mail treatment. Write for prtcen and terms.
 T do not use large advertisements anal false statements to attract patients whiobI merit has failed to secure. If you fail te\ be cured by such methods. give me caIll hnd get we'll .i ,ouiet in the city. tenth story of the new, Erirst National Bank building. corner of Second avenue and Twentieth street. l1soone foos and 1007. Take one of the fine lel-vators to tenth floor.
 office hours: SEQ q = 1s s:o D ~ eunday. fo q m- eo F =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
The Federal Court.

Judge Thomas C. Jones, presiding:
 Judge Jones returned from Montgomery yesterday at noon and the trial of E. T. Faulkner. the Morris avenue commission merchant, was resumed in the federal court yesterday afternoon He is charged with using the United States mails for fraudulent purposes. number of wit nesses have been summoned and the trial will probably take up the entire week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18

Why do work and worry and excess and strain and over-indulgence break down constitutions and make men and women worn out and run down and rest less and sleepless and discouraged and morose? Because they weaken the tiny, tender nerves on which life itself depends.
 Not the nerves you ordinarily think about-not the nerves that govern your movements and your thoughts.
 But the automatic nerves that. unguid- ed and unknown. night and day, keep your heart in motion-control the diges- tive apparatus-regulate your liver-op- crate your kidneys
 These are the nerves that worry wears out and work breaks down.
 It does no good to treat the ailing or gan-the irregular heart-the disordered liver-the rebellious stomach-the de- ranged kidneys. They are not to blame But go back to the nerves that control them There you will find the seat of the trouble.
 It does no good to take stimulants and narcotics, for theirs, at best, is but temporary effect which merely postpones the final day of reckoning.
 There is nothing new about this-noth- ing any physician would dispute. But remained for Dr. Shoop to apply tnis knowledge-to put 1t to practical use. Dr. Shoops Restorative is the result of a quarter century of endeavor along this very line. It does not dose the organ to deaden the pain-but 1t does go at once to the nerve--the inside nerve-the power nerve-and builds up, and strengthens it and makes it well That Is the end or all vital troubles. That Is the end o1 seepless nights and restless days. Ihat Is the end of nervousness" the end or brain flag and fatigue.
 If you are worn out, run down ana have never tried my remedy, merely write and ask I will send you an order on your druggist which he will accept as gladly as he would accept dollar n e VIII hand you from his shelves standard sized bottle of my prescription and he VIII senu the bill to me. This offer Is naoe only to strangers to my remedy. lhose who have once used the Restorative uo not need this evidence There are no conditions-no requirements. It Is open and frank and fair It Is the supreme test of my limtless belief All that ash vou to do ia to write-wr1te today. For a free order Book on DsSiep- for full dollar pno,, m the bottle you must ad- Heart. dress Dr. Shoop. Book on the Box G, 19, Ra- Kidneys. , Book for Women c'he' VIE sta.e Book for Men. which book you Book on Rheu- want. matism. Mild cases are often cured by single bottle. For sale at forty tbousano orus stores.
 Dr. ShOOD'S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
Real Estate Transfers.

Real estate transfers have been filed with the Probate Judge as follows:
 C. F. Crenshaw to Mrs. M. L. Daniel. lots 16 and r, block 23l. Birmingham; consideration, s1600.
 Same to same lots 10 and Ii. block 23l. Birmingham: consideration S2725.
 Same to May Williams. lot IS, block 231; consideration S10i0.
 Mrs NJ. c. Hays ct als.. to Joe Bryan. lot IA block 1s6 Birmingham; considera- ton, s1200
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
Delivers Fine Address.

Camp Hill. April H.--(Special.)-The ad- dress of Hon. J. Thomas Hefiin before Southern Industrial institute here Friday night Is said by many to be the most beautiful and entertaining ever delivered in Camp Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
Criminal Court.

FIRST DIVISION. Judge Samuel l.. Weaver presiding:
 The case against A. J. Mothershed. charged with murder in the first degree, was called in the first division of the criminal court yesterday afternoon. but 1t went over until this morning on account of the absence of M. T. McCurdy, wit ness for the state. Mothershed Is charged with killing J. IT. Hamrcl< by shooting him with a pistol at the Woodward build ing corner one night about eighteen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
Serious Damage at Huntsville.

Huntsville. April 17-(Special. .)-Hun- dreds of acres of cotton in this section was killed this morning by the frost. The damage Is serious seed and labor being lost and replantng made necessary. Grape vines, early fruits and vegetables were killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
Marrlaa. Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by the Probate Judge as follows:
 C. J. Johnsb bn of Adger and Miss N. E. Altman
 Henry J. Wlnfrey of Avondale and Miss Birdie B. Watley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18

you a perma- nent cure of srivate troubles and that yoa may know my guarantee 10 re- liable ! refer you with per mission. to the First National oank. Alabama National bank. Steiner Broth- ars. bankersv Jefferson Couns { y 8 a in 2 . L~-fr .-A sA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
Aaed Veteran Dies.

Columbus. Ga. April 17.-(special.)- Jesse Allen, aged 1o3 and the oldest white citizens of Columbus, died here today. He was veteran of the Indian. Mexican and civil wars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
VIII Give workingmen's Exposition

Paris. April 1.-The chamber of depu- ties today passed the bill providing for workingmens exposition in 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
Worn Out :?
 Run Down :?

will gladly give you a full dollars
 worth of my remedy to test.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18

When it prints good. it Is a good cut The Gawk Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
"castles in the Alr0

Governor Bob Taylor's latest at Jeff ferson theatre tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18

Nothing to deposit. Nothing to promise The dollar bottle Is free. Your Druggist. on my order will hand you a full dol lars worth and send me the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18

Hear Gov. Bob TayIor's new lecture. Castles in the Air." at Jeff ferson theatre tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
cIebourne County Case.

The governor has set Wednesday to discover. or go into investigation of the matter of the removal of the county seat of Cleburne county from Edwards vile to Hefin. A petition has been gen. erously signed asking for the election for this purpose and the date set will be one on which assistant state examiners will endeavor to ascertain whether the names signed to the petition are those of bona fide voters Until this is deter mined nothing will be done
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
Clark Reappointed.

Gen. L. V Clark has been reappointed to the brigadier generalship of the Ala bama National guard. He was first in the military at Tuscaloosa in the early eighties. He served as captain of the Tuscaloosa company and of Company G.. Second regiment Birmingham. Later he was colonel of the Second. In 1897 he was appointed brigadier general after the pas sage of the act creating the office. He lives in Birmingham and Is an insurance agent, representing large companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
Governor Pardons Williams.

The governor has pardoned Henry Will liams charged with burglary in Mobile county, and sentenced to one year in the penltentiary. The executive says of the action: This young boy has only one month to serve the state and his physical condition Is such that the end may come for him at any time. It is or dered that he be pardoned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,

guarantee you A perma-
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-06-15
EMPLOYERS AND STRIKERS DO.
ING NOTHING TO END THE
TRANSFERS sTEIkE.
GRAND JURY is STILL IN SESSION
NOT AN INDicTABLE oFFENSE TO
GIVE MONEY TO SETTLE
LABOR DISPUTES.

Chicago, June 15.-The teamsters'
strike, according to the secretary of
one of the unions, seems to be taking
care of itself" Both the Transfers
Joint Council and the Employers as
sociation are doing nothing. Mean
while deliveries are being made as If
there was no strike
The grand jury is still in session,
but States Attorney Healy is appa'
rently not satisfied with the results.
John Driscoll, who said he paid $780,
900 to settle 400 strikes in Chicago.
failed to appear to give his testimony
at the time promised, but is looked for
later in the day. No indictments, 1t is
said however, charging bribery can be
voted against either employers or labor
leaders even should it be established
beyond doubt that money was paid to
have strikes called off. 1t Is possible
though, If the evidence warrants it,
true bills for conspiracy may be found.
Under the laws of Illinois it is not ali
indictable offense for an employer TO
give money to settle a strike. 1t Is
necessary to connect the receivers of
the money with conspiracy to insure
conviction.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-06-15
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
Annual Convention in Session al
Louisville.

Louisville, June 15.-The city of
Louisville during the day welcomed
the thousands who have come ito the
Farthest North" to attend the fifteenth
annual convention of the United Con-
federate Veterans. The attendance ex-
ceeds expectations and with assur-
ances of glorious weather the reunion
already promises to be success.
At several points in the city bar
racks have been provided and few
steps away from each is free restau-
rant which fourteen hours out of the
day serves meals to the wearers of the
gray. All courts have adjourned for
the remainder of the week In order
that the courtrooms may be used as
headquarters for the various state del
egations. The business side OF the re-
union-the annual convention-op
In the Horse Show building at noon.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-06-15
RUSSIA WILL WITHDRAW.
Should Japan's Terms Prove Harsh
War Will Go On.

ST. Petersburg, June 15.--With the
publication of the governments COM
munication on the status of the peace
negotiations the newspapers are filled
with a discussion of the situation. The
Russ, which most nearly reflects the
views of the foreign Office, points out
clearly that in consenting to Presi-
dent Roosevelt's appeal for confer
ence of plenipotentiaries of the two
self to conclude peace except on the
condition that the Japanese terms,
when ascertained, prove an acceptable
basis. If they are not entertainable
Russia will withdraw.
The Novoe Vremya declares that in
asmuch as Japan ruptured diplomatic
negotiations before the war 1t is proper
hat she should now define the objects
'or which she drew the sword. The
paper adds
The success Japan obtained insures
ler strategic advantages SURPRISING
inything she could kave anticipated
before the war. She is now mistress
~ tuC JdntCIh anu WiAt ANAhAAt
10 for many years to come, but If her
appetite has increased inordinately she
should remember that Russia's means
are not exhausted. Other and even
greater defeats cannot prevent Russia
from dragging on the struggle. An
other winter campaign can still be
fought in climate more rigorous than
experienced during the last campaign.
Japan must recognize now that she
has reached her zenith and that ii is
more necessary for her than for us TO
end the struggle. 1t is possible that
she will offer comparatively moderate
.erms, bearing in mind that Russia's
interests cannot be completely sacri-
.hced. An indemnity is out of the
question
The Sviet, which is as intransigient
rs ever, declares there is little hope
that the japanese terms will be accept
able. The paper adds.
Europe and America seek to humil-
late Russia, but Russia will not bear
the disgrace with light heart"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-06-15
saved by Dynamite.

Sometimes, flaming city is saved 10y
dvnamiting a space that the fire can't
cross. Sometimes. a cough hangs on SO
long, you feel as il nothing but dyna-
mite would cure it. 4. i, Gray, OF CAL
houn. Ca, writes: "Hy wife had very
aggravated cough, which kept her
awake nights. Two physician could
not help her; so she took DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. which eased her
cough, gave her sleep. and finally cured
her. Strictly scientific cure for bron-
chitis and LaGrippe. At Stoddard x
Halstead's drug store, price 5Oc. and
81 go: pua,slieed 1nalloitlsfi free,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-06-15
JAPAn OBJECTS TO PARIS.
Peace Cannot BE Framed at Capital of
Enemy's Ally.

Toxic, June 15.--The report of the
Japanese minister at Washington, M.
Takahira, telling of his interviews
with President Roosevelt and announc-
ing the proposal that the peace pleni-
potentiaries OF Russia and Japan meet
In Paris and the appointment OF NJ.
Nelidoif, the Russian ambassador to
France, as Russias chief plenipoten-
tiary, was received during the day.
Japan will refuse to have the meeting
take place In Paris, because 1t Is the
capital of Russia's ally and also ON ac-
count of the great distance from Japan
and the delay involved. 1t Is expected
that Japan will propose that the plen-
ipotentiaries meet at some point close
to the theater of war.
The Japanese plenipotentiary has
not yet been selected.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-06-15

20 inquiries, that ne could not discuss
the nature of his conference with the
president. Asked IL there were any
indications of a hitch in the peace ne
gotiations the ambassador replied that
there were not. He added that thus
far no decision had been reached as
to the place or time of holding the
peace conference. He said that he
could not mention the locations under
consideration, but indicated plainly
that as far as he was aware the nego-
tiations were proceeding smoothly
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-06-15
GLOOMY FoREsoDlNGs.
ST. Petersburg Paper Prints Remarka.
Bile Interview.

st. Petersburg, June 15.--The Sloyoe
publishes a remarkably sensational In
teryiew. filed with the gloomiest fore
bodings, with M. Witte, president OF
the committee of ministers. The Rus
sian statesman's name is not men
toned, but the veil OF his identity can
be pierced by the yeriest tyro. He evil
IDENTIFY spoke with the profound con-
viction that the affairs of state are
going from bad TO worse and under
personal irritation produced by the in
trigues which compel him to sit idle
during the present crisis. Every word
was black with pessimism.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-06-15
CREATES CONSIDERABLE STIR
Sinking OF British ship by Russian
Vessel.

London, June ia considerable
stir has been created in shipping cir
cles as result of the sinking Of the
British steamer st. Kilda by the Rus
sian auxiliary cruiser Dnieper in the
China sea. The foreign Office has been
owners of the ship and cargo urging
that action in the matter be taken.
The foreign Office is awaiting details
but in the meantime has drawn the
attention of the Russian government to
the reports SO far received.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-06-15
FIGHTING IN MANcHuRIA.
General Linevitch Reports Minor EN-
gagements.

ST. Petersburg, June 15.-In a dis
patch TO the emperor, dated June 13.
General Linevitch says the Russians,
after fight June IL, occupied the viii
lagos of Syfongoy, Chilipou and Chalk
hedzi. The same day another detach-
ment approached the mines near Chalk
hedzi. A Japanese company evacuated
the mines and retired southwest.
where it was reinforced by battalion
OF Japanese with quickfiring guns.
The Japanese detachment on the
Mandarin road has retired south to
Minhuagay and the Russian advance
posts have resumed their positions at
Yandiline pass, on the MinhuagaY
road.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-06-15
is A DEAD ISSUE.
Teamsters' Joint Council Shelves the
Controversy.

Chicago, June 15.-The TeamsterS
Joint Council apparently has come to
the conclusion that the strike is
dead issue" For the first time since
the original strike against Montgomery
Ward & Co. was called the controversy
was sheived in the council meeting as
an "unimportant" matter of business.
II don't see that the strike needs
much attention any more" said Will
lam Kelly, secretary of the Coal Team
sters' union. mo, won't admit that
we are beaten, but | mean to say that
we have matters In hand SO well that
We can afford now to let the strike
take care of ITSELF"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-06-15
Major General Baird Dead.

Washington, June 15.--General Abb
salon Baird, u. S. A., who was major
general of volunteers during the Span
ish war and inspector general of the
army from September, 1885, to August.
1888. died during the day near Re-
lay. Md.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-06-15

Peking, June 15.-ln German and
other circles here the prospects oi
peace between Japan and Russia are
considered remote. 1t is supposed that
Japan intends to infiict final and
crushing blow upon the Russian army
in Manchuria before considering any
proposition for peace.