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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-14

Burnett's Vanilla Extract has outIiv- cd criticism. It is the finest and purest vanilla extract that can be bought. Once tried, always used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
LIVELY CONTEST ON.
Union Springs Farmers Are Profiting
 By Warehouse Competition.

Union Springs, September 16.--(Special) There is lively fight on here between the Cotton Compress company and the cotton warehouses. The former s pro- posing to weigh and store cotton free and the latter is claiming to more than off, set that in saving in insurance if stored with them Posters are being promiscu- ously circulated by both parties to the fight, setting forth the advantages offer ed. The effect has been to increase the price of cotton in the local market from 25 to 50 points ahead of the general mar ket.
 The people of this community look for ward with regret to the departure from our town of Rev. T. H. Jones and faini- ly. They will move to Montgomery very soon. MT. Jones Is the general agent of the Alabama conference in looking after the orphanage of that denomination To- cated at Summerfeld. He has a large acquaintance throughout the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
ODD FELLOWS MEET IN NEW LODGE ROOM Important Improvements Are
 Being Made GROUND FLOOR LEASED The Rev. F. H. Harrington Will Preach F at the First Baptist Church at
 Pratt City This Morning
 and Again Tonight.
GROUND FLOOR LEASED

Pratt City, September 16.-(Speeial) J. Pratt City Lodge No. 243, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, held their first meeting in their new hall in the old Love- lady building, last night, and had a very interesting session. The lodge recently purchased this building, and is having considerable repair work done on it.. Work in the arrangement of the hall has not yet been completed. When 1t Is done the Odd Fellows of Pratt City will have one of the best halls in the district. The ground floor of the building has been leased to the J. D. Hanby Hardware com pany, which will move in October 1.
 Mrs. Florman Roberts, who underwent an operation last Saturday. is doing well, and is expected to be entirely recovered in a short while.
 J. E. Wood, who has been manager of J. H. Eubank K Co.'S store al this place Tor the past three years. has resigned his place to accept one With the Earle, Terrell Company at Birmingham which position he will take next Monday He will still reside at Pratt City.
 The remains of Mrs. Ann Fulgham, who died yesterday at the residence of her son-in-law, Louie Mason, at Sandusky was buried this afternoon at Greenwood cemetery. The funeral was conducted from the residence by the Rev. w. T. Stokes.
 James Green has purchased the Atkin- son residence on Second avenue and Is having considerable improvements made on it. MT. Green was at one time a cit- izen of Pratt City, but for some time has been employed IS storekeeper for the coal company operating at Gansey. He will again make his home In this city.
 The Rev. F. H Harrington will conduct the services at the First Baptist church in this city tomorrow morning. and again at night.
 The Rev J. B. Miller, presiding elder, will hold the third quarterly conference of the Pratt City Methodist Episcopal church next Tuesday night at the church.
 The Jefferson County Male chorus will meet for practice at Foley's hall Monday night. The members of this organization are very much interested in it's success and some good work is being done at the semi-weekly rehearsals. They will con duct the singing for the mems meeting to be held at the First Methodist church by the r. M. c. A. one week from to- morrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
Most any of Easy Terms Acceptable to the Seals Company. they Prefer to Put Them Out This Way Rather Than Store Stock Until
 New Store is Completed
WElNVITE CALI
 OF INvESTIGATI0N
May Contemplating the Future-You Have Choice of the Worlds
 Makes a Lowest Prices Known

The first week of our sale was truly remarkable one. The sales record reached the highest mark in the history of the Seals Company.
 So great are the price inducements, so easy the terms. that every reader of this paper can own piano.
 The cordial response to the announce ments of our sale has outstripped our most sanguine expectations. Every day last week our store was thronged with the good people of Birmingham, while many attended the sale from the sur rounding towns and villages, and not one was disappointed. Many expressed an open commendation of our straightfor- wardness in throwing this entire stock open to purchase at such remarkably low prices
 Remember, this is not a stock collected from here, there, and everywhere for the express purpose of sale, but it is our entire regular stock of standard instru- ments, including several carloads of our fall purchases,-the same kind of instru- ments we have been seelling for nearly a quarter of century to Birmingham people, and we have no dissatisfied GUS
 
 endorsed by the greatest living musicians. People bought pianos here last week who had not intended to purchase for year or more, and as one lady remarked: T know what have saved, for l priced the instrument bought few weeks ago, although I did not intend to buy Tor year or more. Yet felt I could not make b1oO any easier, and what have saved will go long way toward musical eouca- tion for my little girl"
 Every home ought to have a piano. Parents owe to their children the beneht of the educational and refining Influence of music in the home. Then the children would not stray elsewhere for enter tainment piano binds the family to- Rether There is no reason why any home should be without a piano, for at this sale the prices and terms are such that every reader of this paper can buy now.
 Of course, everybody understands that we are forced to vacate our present store on short notice. the building having been leased by Mir c. A. Dorsey. Our new location, 2017 First avenue, not being ready for occupancy we are practically obliged to close out our entire stock or store 1t, which would not only cost con siderable, but ten chances to one the selling qualities would be damaged to such an extent that we would rather ac- cent cost and less for them than take the chances and pay the expense of stor- age.
 Plain Ficures-one Price to All.
 We marked all of these fine instruments in plain figures, even regardless of cost, before the sale began-marked them so low that we were sure they would sell rapidly-but we want to say that the bus mess done during the first week of the sale was simply record-breaker.
 Choice of Many Makes.
 you have choice at this sale of many of the worlds best makes-Weber, Kim hall. Fischer, Crown, Knabe, Marshall & Wendell, Whitney Hinze Kurtzmann,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17

I guaranteed, stool and scarf given with each instrument Every Piano Guaranteed Fully. Remember, we guarantee every piano we sell and if for any reason you may be at all dissatisfied we will gladly ex- I change for another piano. any time you say
 ] There can be nothing fairer than this, can there?
 Beautiful Upri9hts at Nearly Half Price In order to close out before removal we are offering a large number of hand some cabinet grand pianos, comprising the very best makes, at one-third to one-half off regular price. Here, for instance, is one in handsome San Domingo mahogany case, former price $375; sale price $231. Another in ma hogany case, former price $So0, sale price $19S. And still another French walnut case, former price $40O, at the very special price of $243. Another in English oak case, former price $325. sele price S1S7.
 We will make the terms to suit you on any of these-$10 to $25 down; $5 to 10 | monthly.
 We sold yesterday two of those beauti- full $2o0 and s250 uprights, one in ma hogany at $97 30 monthly; the other in oak for S129 cash.
 Then we, sold yesterday three of those standard grade uprights. our regular $275, $500 and $350 styles; two of them went for $147 and $16S on payment of $S per month; the other was closed out for $l9S cash.
 You see in this sale the buyers are nak- ing their own terms Don't be backward in stating how you wish to pay. Your terms will suit us. l It will pay you to buy now. i Better come in tomorrow and make your selection
 Your promise to pay sS, s5, s6. $7 or slO
 per month will send a piano to your home.
 Then you can play while you pay.
 The pianos we quote are simply sam
 pies of the bargains at this sale. But the stock is limited and it will pay 1 you to call early Monday morning.
 Square Pianos and Organs. l It would be almost shame not to give | your little boy or girl one of these good 1 square pianos or used organs that we
 are offering at almost any price and terms in order to clear them out before removal time
 Just think of itl A piano in good playing condition set up in your home with free stool and cover. all for $14. Or q splendid playing organ for $S. $5 or $S and others a little higher and some for less on payment of fifty cents week and upward.
 There are dozens of them No one should miss this sacrifice removal sale. Customers are surprised at the values and many express themselves that the opportunities for buying are better than they expected.
 Come and see for yourself. Come sure Monday These bargains will not last but few days. Store open nights until 9 o'clock to &C., commodate those who cannot call during the day
 SEALS PIANO AND ORGAN co. 1909 Second ave. Opp. P. o. Bell phone 1059. Peoples 6l2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
GIVEN TWENTY YEARS
 ON MURDER CHARGE
Emmett Parham Is Tried for Wife Murder at MouIton and Will
 Appeal His Case.

Decatur, September 6.-(Special)- jury in the case of the state against Emmett Parham accused of murdering hia wife and placing her body on the Southern railroad track near Trinity, seven miles west of here. some weeks ago, found Parham guilty today and brought in a verdict of twenty-five years in the penitentiary.
 The case was tried at Moulton, the county seat of Lawrence county. Only circumstantial evidence was introduced. Parham will appeal to the supreme court. Mrs. Parham's body was horribly mang- led by passing trains. Prior to the find ing of her body she and her husband had been separated and on the evening of the murder they quarreled in the depot at Trinity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
MAN PUSHED FROM
 TRAIN BY NEGRO
Frank cFaynes of Greenvllle' Tenn'' Found In Serious Condition By
 Frisco Engineer

Chickasaw. September 15-(Special)- About 9:15 this morning, Frank Haynes of Greenville, Tenn, was found badly hurt beside the track one mile east of Poca- hontas. He was seen by the engineer on the Messenger Boy and the train was quickly stopped and MT. Haynes was placed in the baggage car and carried to Carbon Hill, where he was examined and cared for by the Frisco surgeon at that place.
 MT. Haynes was conscious and told how he came to be there. He boarded a freight train at Guin, early last night and was on his way to Birmingham. Soon after passing Pocahontas negro came along the train and pushed him off. The fall caused a badly crushed arm and leg and several bruises. It Is supposed his pock- etbook and hat were taken from him be- fore being pushed off the train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
Odd Fellows In Philadelphia.

Philadelphia. September 16. Odd Eel lows from almost every part of this country, Canada and Mexico are here to- day to attend the eighty-frst annual con- vention of the sovereign grand lodge. AL though the official opening of the conven- tion will not take place until Monday, there was a meeting today of the grand council of patriarchs militant. In Odd Fellows temple. It is estimated that by Monday 5O00o members of the fraternity will be in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
Show Boat Sinks.

Cairo, H., September 16-Price's show boat struck a log at the mouth of the Cache river, five miles above this city, on the Ohio, river. tonight. and sunk. The boat lies with three feet of water over her deck. The people all escaped to the towboat that was towing the show boat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17

WANTED-5o girls and,5O bright active boy s;not afraid of work and long hours. Good pay. No loafers need apply. Call at Huston Bis- cuit Co., Ave. E. and 28th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
MUSICAL AT VINCENT.
Audience Enjoys Demonstration By
 Mechanical Piano Experts.

Vincent September 6.-(Special 1.-The citizens of Vincent enjoyed d musical treat Friday night, given by the Cable company of Birmingham under the diree- tion of c. w. Upp and E. G. Burley, two of their most popular salesmen.
 Mayor Tucker introduced Messrs. Upp and Burley to the audience, and their selections on the piano operated by plano player were heartily appIauded.
 Mir Burleys explanation of the mechan- Ism and history of the piano player was both interesting and instructive.
 After the programme the young people engaged in dancing until midnight, music being furnished by the piano player and all expressed themselves as delighted with the music furnished by this instru- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
Local and Personal.

This morning negro snatched a watch from another one at the corner of Wash ington and Selma streets and jumped into a buggy standing near. The owner of the watch got bicycle and followed, catching the would-be thief about a mile from the place where the watch was taken. He brought the thief back to the city and turned him over to the po- lice.
 A wedding of considerable interest to Selmans will take place "Wednesday af- ternoon, when Dr. w. F. Allen, Jr., will lead to the altar Miss Willie Emma Ap- person. The young couple will leave im- mediately after the ceremony for Chat tanooga on their wedding journey.
 The Rev. w. D. Spurlin of Demopolis will fill the pulpit at the Broad Street Presbyterian church during the Illness of the Rev. A. A. Little, who was operated upon yesterday for appendicitis.
 Miss Julia Bates. after spending few days with Mrs. J. C. Privett. has re- turned to her home in Uniontown.
 Miss Florence Goode of Gastonburg is the guest of Mrs. B. B. Holloman.
 The Academy of Music will open for the season Monday night with the Lovers and Lunatics company as the attraction This company comes to Selma after a week at the Bijou in Birmingham.
 Circuit court convenes in this city on Monday at noon. Judge Miller will pre- side and Solicitor J. F. Thompson will be after the law-breakers. There Is con siderable speculation among the people generally as to whether or not any blind tiger indictments will result from the grand jury and whether any convictions vill follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17

Union tailor made suits and trousers. We are sell ing them at less than half price. Made up and uncall- ed for-must close them out at once.
 BOOTH & CO,
 1926 End Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
Governors Family.

Mrs Jellxs and Miss Catharne Jelks, wife and daughter of Gov William D. Jelks. came up today from Eufaula, and the family will hereafter be at home at the Stradford residence near the capitol. It Is one of the cosiest in the city and admirably located for the comfort of the executive
 Governor Jelks has been a resident of the capitol since his elevation to the high office of Governor, but has not broken up housekeeping at Eufaula, where his family spent some of the time among old associates and happy surroundings. The duties of the office having grown lately. the Governor finds that 1t is best to have his family here all the time and has moved up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
SELMA WANTS PAID FIRE DEPARTMENT Definite Steps Taken by City
 Council CITY IS TO RUN HOSPITAL Ordinance Is Adopted Providing for Administration of the institution. Other News of Selma and.
 Dallas County.
CITY IS TO RUN HOSPITAL

Selma September 16.-(Special) )-Selma has taken one more step toward securing a paid fire department. Yesterday after noon at an adjourned meeting of the city council the building inspection ordi- nance was passed after considerable elm- nation and amendment. still further step was in the council authorizing the mayor to order the water company to put in the additional hydrants and larger mains stipulated in the demands of the Southeastern Tariff association before re- rating the city. It is not expected that the fire department will be established on an all paid basis before about Jan uary 1, as the city expects to go slow but will have all points covered before the additional expense is incurred.
 City Will Run Hospital.
 "The poor we have with us always" and Selma expects to be in better shape to care for the unfortunates this winter than ever before. Heretofore the Socie- ty of United Charities, owners of the Selma infirmary property, have received a monthly contribution of $75 from both the city and county and have cared for the poor to the best advantage possible. The county has established poor house and will care for it's own indgents. The Society of United Charities thereupon made a proposition to the city to lease it's property to the city at nominal rate and turn over to 1t the management of the hospital, etc. The city accepted the proposition at the meeting of the council yesterday afternoon and passed an ordinance for the government of the hospital. This ordinance provides for a -sut. aI.z and city physician shall be ex-officio members, the rest consisting of two ladies from the city at large and one citizen from each ward of the city. The council yesterday named the following as the board:
 V. B. Atkins, mayor, ex-officio.
 I. L. Skinner, M. D., city physician, ex- offleio.
 Mrs. Eugene Robbins Sr., city at large.
 Mrs Isaac Schwarz, city at large.
 J. H. Nunnelee, first ward
 H. H. Stewart, second ward.
 Simon Maas third ward
 F. K. Marshall, fourth ward
 J. T. Knowlen, fifth ward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
No Baldwin Coroner.

There has not been coroner in Bald win county for many years, and though the matter has been brought to the att tention of the Governor. 1t is announced that he will not appoint one unless the situation demands it in greater measure than at this time until there is set- clement of the row over whether the court house shall be at Daphne or Bay Minette.
 Sheriff J. M. Armstrong, who has been ordered to hold court at Daphne, where the supreme court holds the court house shall be, was in the city today and held up his hands in refusal when asked to discuss the question. He says he has said his say about it and will now be quiet.
 The trouble of Baldwin, rapidly beeom- ing one of the best counties in the state, dates back some time, and the fight be- tween Daphne and Bay Minette has been thrashed out in all the courts, Daphne winning at the last try before the su- preme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
SCHOOL BOOK MEN
 SQUAR|NG THINGS Complaints of Governor Will
 Probably be Adjusted GEN. w. c. OATES RETURNS Rufus A. o'Rear Tells of the Strength Colonel Bankhead Is Showing in
 Walker county-other News
 of Montgomery.
GEN. W. c. OATES RETURNS

Montgomery. September 16.-(Special.)- The school book agents are with the officers at the state capitol today in mum bers and have been mixing to a generous extent following the instruction of the Governor to the attorney general to bring suit on bonds for alleged failure to have books here at all times in sufficient numbers as to provide for the schools. Several conferences have been held to- day, all of which have brought out the late developments of the situation.
 There is nothing to add to the situa- tion from yesterday. The agents of the publishers have been trying to get every thing fixed up and will do so it is thought at this time It is quite likely now that the Fair, a store here, will be made the depository for the whole south ern part of the state, as 1t has been of the local territory. Negotiations to this end are now on.
 The trouble with the arithmetics to be furnished by Silver Burdette & Go. will be cleared up at once. It is due, relates the general agent, Haviland Stevenson, of New York, to a confused condition responsible for all the trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
Every Plano Guaranteed FuIIY.

Brewster and numerous others all fully guaranteed. stool and scarf given with each instrument.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
Bankhead In Walker.

Rufus A. ORear. land clerk in tha oI- flee of the state auditor, has returned from week at his home in Jasper, where he went to meet with the county school board of which he is a member. He is very enthusiastic on the school question and has done some hard work for 1t in his county.
 MT O'Rear was impressed with the strength Congressman Bankhead has shown in Walker county, giving it as his opinion that he will get many more votes there next time than he did before. Capt. R P. Hobson, who Is now making hard fight for the county. in his effort to beat Congressman Bankhead for the democrat ic nomination, has not the following that he had before. says MT. O'Rear, who can tell of many men who have expressed in tention to vote for the congressman this time who did not before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
Delay In Contract.

There has been a delay in letting the contract for finishing the exterior of the capitol for the reason that some of the samples of work did not meet the ap prova1 of Secretary of State McDavid, who had 1t in hand. There will be some other showings made and probably 1t will be let out next week.
 MT. McDavid is in Birmingham today, having been called there on business He will get back some time Monday at which time the contract will no doubt be let. In the mean time the wiring for the cellar Is being pushed and the new vaults are being finished up.
 With the coming of the fall there will be q new roof and many other improve ments. making the old building look very spic and span. There is no change in the situation for general enlargement, the selection of plans suiting the supreme court judges and displeasing the other members of the commission being the last action taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17


 Gen. William c. Oates, former con- gressman and ex-governor, a colonel in the Confederate army and a brgadier general in the union army during the Spanish-American war. has returned from a trip to California, and looks greatly benefited by the outing. He saw many Alabamians and says he found them all leaders in the communities in which they reside.
 A. H. Fisher of Baltimore, has been appointed commissioner of deeds for Ala bama. resident in Baltimore.
 Assistant State Examiner c. F. Sed- berry Is in the city. after trip to sev- eral counties in the discharge of his duty.
 w. R. Dortch of Gadsden, has been here several days this week He came down first with Congressman Burnett Of the Seventh district, who went from here to Portland, Ore, to the fair.